Abstract: A system that is configured for determining the value of one or at least one incoming call and routing the call for processing based on this determined value. In one embodiment, the system routes very low value calls to an automated system for processing, and directs all other calls to human operators for processing. In another embodiment, the system assigns at least one agent to one or more of a plurality of groups of agents based on the agent's talent for performing a particular task. For example, the most talented agents at handling a particular type of call are assigned to a first group, and the second most talented agents at handling this type of call are assigned to a second group. In one embodiment, the most important calls are routed to the first, “most talented” group for processing, and less important calls are routed to the second group for processing.

Abstract: A system for improving vision that can diagnose monochromatic aberrations within a subject's eyes, apply the wavefront correction, and then enable the patient to view the results of the correction. The system comprises a laser for producing a beam of light; a corrector; a wavefront sensor; a testing unit; optic means for directing the beam of light to the corrector, to the retina, from the retina to the wavefront sensor, and to the testing unit; and a computer operatively connected to the wavefront sensor and the corrector.

Abstract: A modular outdoor kitchen comprises a plurality of weather-resistant outdoor kitchen modules. Each module comprises a frame having a plurality of outer faces. The modules are releasably connected together in mating arrangement. A plurality of weather-resistant fascia panels are provided on at least a portion of the pluralities of outer faces of the frames. Each fascia panel includes at least one exterior surface that simulates the appearance of an outdoor building material. The modular outdoor kitchen substantially has the appearance of a built-in outdoor kitchen that is substantially constructed of the outdoor building material when the plurality of outdoor kitchen modules are connected together.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which is useful for treating bladder over-activity or urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A system for laser machining includes a laser source for propagating a laser beam toward a target location, and a spatial light modulator having individual controllable elements capable of modifying a phase profile of the laser beam to produce a corresponding irradiance pattern on the target location. The system also includes a controller operably connected to the spatial light modulator for controlling the individual controllable elements. By controlling the individual controllable elements, the phase profile of the laser beam may be modified into a desired phase profile so as to produce a corresponding desired irradiance pattern on the target location capable of performing a machining operation on the target location.

Abstract: A method for reducing alcohol desire or dependency in a human can comprise the steps of administering a chelate or a combination of chelates to a human having alcohol dependency symptoms or an unwanted desire for alcohol. Ligands that can be used include carnitine, naturally occurring amino acids, and various thiamine molecules. Metals that can be used include nutritionally relevant metals, including copper, zinc, and manganese, to name a few.

Abstract: An herbal composition for combating inflammation, comprising therapeutically effective amounts of Japanese knotweed, Devil's claw, grapeskin, and syzygium is provided. Also provided is an herbal composition for treating a cough and/or common cold, comprising therapeutically effective amounts of Japanese knotweed, lobelia, echinacea, slippery elm, Devil's claw, adhatoda, vitamin C, grapeskin, and syzygium. An herbal composition for alleviating menstrual discomfort, comprising therapeutically effective amounts of Japanese knotweed, chaste tree berry, Mexican wild yam, dandelion, Devil's claw, grapeskin, and syzygium is provided. Also provided is an herbal composition for soothing muscles and joints, comprising therapeutically effective amounts of Japanese knotweed, N-acetyl D-glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, D-glucosamine hydrochloride, methylsulfonylmethane, grapeskin, syzygium, and Devil's claw. Methods of using the herbal compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A system for laser machining includes a laser source for propagating a laser beam toward a target location, and a spatial light modulator having individual controllable elements capable of modifying a phase profile of the laser beam to produce a corresponding irradiance pattern on the target location. The system also includes a controller operably connected to the spatial light modulator for controlling the individual controllable elements. By controlling the individual controllable elements, the phase profile of the laser beam may be modified into a desired phase profile so as to produce a corresponding desired irradiance pattern on the target location capable of performing a machining operation on the target location.

Abstract: A seating system configurable between a one-person and a two-person configuration, comprising a bed with front and rear portions, a bench with front and rear portions, and a backrest. The backrest is moveable between a first position immediately aft of the front bench portion whereby the seating system is in the one-person configuration, and a second position immediately aft of the rear bench portion whereby the seating system is in the two-person configuration. The rear bench portion is removable, and the seating system may be fitted with a cargo carrier in place of the rear bench portion.

Abstract: Release liners and processes for making the same are disclosed. The release liners include no more than about 1.5 micrograms/square centimeter of nonreacted silicone materials (extractables). The release liners are prepared using solvent coating of radiation curable silicone release materials.

Abstract: The technical disclosures of this invention are comprised of (1) a process for manufacturing parts, (2) techniques used for material distribution in this process, and (3) techniques used for consolidation of material in this process. The manufacturing process is an embodiment of layered freeform fabrication of parts of arbitrary geometry based on the use of bulk consolidation operations as opposed to previous methods which selectively consolidate regions of a layer at a time. In order to select which areas are consolidated, variations of material properties are created before consolidation. Two techniques are presented for creating these variations: a technique using an additive to change material properties and a technique using multiple materials distributed in an arbitrary pattern to form a layer. When an additive is used, a single material is deposited to form a layer and additive is selectively applied with an inkjet-style print head.

Abstract: Release liners and processes for making the same are disclosed. The release liners include no more than about 1.5 micrograms/square centimeter of nonreacted silicone materials (extractables). The release liners are prepared using solvent coating of radiation curable silicone release materials.

Abstract: This invention provides novel 5-HT.sub.1F agonists of Formula I ##STR1## where A--B, R,R.sup.1 and X are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of migraine and associated disorders.

Abstract: A radio communication device a first housing portion (101) and second housing portion (103). The second housing portion is movably supported on the first housing portion to move between an extended position and a collapsed position. The second housing portion projects outwardly from the first housing portion in the open position. An antenna (107) is positioned in the second housing portion, the antenna includes a first component (640, 749, 859, 969) having a first tuning characteristic and a second component (647, 748, 858, 968) having a second tuning characteristic. One of the antenna components is tuned for a preferred characteristic when the radio telephone is collapsed and the other of the antenna components is tuned to the preferred characteristic when the antenna is extended.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for manufacturing air bearing magnetic read/write heads from a composite ceramic wafer which includes a plurality of transducers. The method includes the step of removing material from the exposed surface of an outermost strip of head forming units on the wafer by contacting the strip with an abrasive held in a rigid matrix and controlling penetration of the abrasive into the strip. The processed strip then is severed from the wafer to expose the side surface of another strip for processing and the foregoing series of steps are repeated until the entire wafer has been exhausted. A unitary apparatus including a plurality of stations for carrying out the method also is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides novel 5-HT.sub.1F agonists of Formula I ##STR1## where A--B, R, R.sup.1 and X are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of migraine and associated disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.