Abstract: Examples of networking hardware with network layout maps thereon are disclosed herein. Other examples, embodiments, and related methods are also described herein.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a networking hardware element (1100, 3100) capable of coupling computer network elements (1010) comprises a network diagnostic mechanism (2140) that is capable of mapping the computer network elements and that is also capable of determining a connection status for the computer network elements. The networking hardware element also comprises a display (2110, 3110, 5110) that is capable of communicating with the network diagnostic mechanism and that is also capable of displaying a network layout map (2111, 5111) of representations of the computer network elements and the connection status of the computer network elements.

Abstract: An instruction-wielding apparatus (1000, 3000) comprises two or more interaction points (1100), an instruction-holding mechanism (1200, 3200), and one or more on-product instruction cards (1300) capable of being supported by the instruction-holding mechanism. At least a first one of the on-product instruction cards (1310, 2310, 3310, 4310) comprises two or more instruction steps (1311) and two or more instruction pointers (1312). When the instruction-holding mechanism supports the first one of the on-product instruction cards, a first one of the instruction pointers (13121) points to a first physical location (1111) of a first one of the interaction points (1110), and correlates it to a first one of the instruction steps (13111). At the same time, a second one of the instruction pointers (13122) points to a second physical location (1121) of a second one of the interaction points (1120), and correlates it to a second one of the instruction steps (13112).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a networking hardware element (1100, 3100) capable of coupling together computer network elements (1010) includes a network diagnostic mechanism (2140) and a display (2110, 3110, 5110). The display is electrically coupled to the network diagnostic mechanism and is capable of displaying network information and additional information.

Abstract: A reconfigurable user interface for a modular patient monitor which selectively populates menus for operator selection based on the parameters which are available at any given time. Due to event processing, when a parameter module is added or removed from the system, the reconfigurable user interface is updated immediately to reflect the addition or subtraction of the associated parameter. A flash box in each menu provides shortcuts to the most likely menu option in response to asynchronous events such as alarms and the like. The flash box also assists the operator with the particular steps that must be followed to properly setup or operate a particular feature of the system. Since the menus are not modal, an operator may navigate the menus without making any selections or changing the state of the device.

Abstract: Novel processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of Cryptophycin compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: An extracorporeal blood processing system is disclosed which includes a variety of novel components and which may be operated in accordance with a variety of novel methodologies. For instance, the system includes a graphical operator interface which directs the operator through various aspects of the apheresis procedure. Moreover, the system also includes a variety of features relating to loading a blood processing vessel into a blood processing channel and removing the same after completion of the procedure. Furthermore, the system also includes a variety of features relating to utilizing a blood priming of at least portions of the apheresis system in preparation for the procedure. In addition, the system includes a variety of features enhancing the performance of the apheresis system, including the interrelationship between the blood processing vessel and the blood processing vessel and the utilization of high packing factors for the procedure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new processes for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzo[b]thiophenes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new process for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzo[b]thiophenes, and to novel intermediates therefor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel vinyl sulfenic acid derivatives, useful for the synthesis of benzo b!thiophenes, in particular 2-arylbenzo b!thiophenes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new process for the synthesis of vinyl sulfenic acid derivatives. These compounds are useful for the synthesis of benzo b!thiophenes, in particular 2-aryl-benzo b!thiophenes.