Abstract: A system (100) for refining a metal oxide can include a target material (110) and at least one energy source (120) associated with the target material (110). The target material (110) can include a metal oxide to be reduced to a metallic element. The energy source (120) can be configured to apply an energy input (130) to the target material (110). The energy input (130) can include as oscillating component having a frequency that is resonant with a molecular resonant frequency of at least one component of target material (110). Additionally, a method of refining a metal oxide can include supplying an energy input to a target material that includes the metal oxide to reduce the metal oxide to a metallic element. The energy input can include an oscillating component having a frequency that is resonant with a molecular resonant frequency of at least one component of the target material.

Abstract: A communications cable payout bag includes: a main compartment configured to hold a communications cable package; a shoulder strap attached to the exterior of the bag; a pair of handle straps attached to the exterior of the bag, wherein each handle strap is shorter than the shoulder strap; a cable payout passageway between the main compartment and the exterior of the bag; and a closure mechanism configured to close the main compartment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and methods of producing electronic, digital signage that is customizable by a user through a user interface which allows the user to create digital displays specific for the needs of the user's business. In particular, the digital signage system and methods employ a template, modules occupying space within the template, with each module possessing media content displayed in the module and a theme for the template providing a background and coloration for the template. Each module utilizes media content such as a single image or video file, or alternatively, can utilize category content that is comprised of one or more images or video files. To prepare a digital signage advertisement, one or more layouts are combined in sequence and arranged by the user with the schedule, frequency and duration determined automatically or by a user according to the particular needs of the user.

Abstract: A communications cable payout bag includes: a main compartment configured to hold a communications cable package; a shoulder strap attached to the exterior of the bag; a pair of handle straps attached to the exterior of the bag, wherein each handle strap is shorter than the shoulder strap; a cable payout passageway between the main compartment and the exterior of the bag; and a closure mechanism configured to close the main compartment.

Abstract: A system, method, and processor readable medium for normalizing documents using extensible markup language (XML). The system may determine a type of object repository storing at least one object. The object may include metadata. The system may then identify the object stored in the object repository. At least one portion of the one object may be extracted from the repository, wherein the portion is extracted in extensible markup language (XML) format. Preferably, some of the metadata is preserved. The metadata preserved may include at least one of author, title, subject, date created, date modified, list of modifiers, and link list information. The portion may then be transmitted to a processor. The processor may perform one or more processes on the portion. A mapping may be performed that maps at least one field in the object with a field designation identifier. The processor may include at least one of a full-text engine, a metrics engine, and a taxonomy engine.

Abstract: A disposable kit is provided that comprises a foldable warning sign, protective gloves, a dustpan and scraper for use in cleaning up broken objects or spilled particulate or powdered solid matter, a pad containing super-absorbent polymer for use in cleaning up spilled liquid matter, and a waste disposal bag sufficiently large to contain both the cleaned-up matter and the other elements of the kit following use. A low-profile, under-shelf bracket to support and store the kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining the location of splices and of calculating event start and end locations, the type of loss estimate, and LSA cursors locations and lengths, which will be used to calculate the power loss at splices in optic fibers in a cable.

Abstract: A system, method, and processor readable medium for normalizing documents using extensible markup language (XML). The system may determine a type of object repository storing at least one object. The object may include metadata. The system may then identify the object stored in the object repository. At least one portion of the one object may be extracted from the repository, wherein the portion is extracted in extensible markup language (XML) format. Preferably, some of the metadata is preserved. The metadata preserved may include at least one of author, title, subject, date created, date modified, list of modifiers, and link list information. The portion may then be transmitted to a processor. The processor may perform one or more processes on the portion. A mapping may be performed that maps at least one field in the object with a field designation identifier. The processor may include at least one of a full-text engine, a metrics engine, and a taxonomy engine.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (One) wherein A1, A2, A3, and A4 independently H, halogen, or methyl; E is —N═ or —CH═; G is O═ or S═; J is —O—, —NH— or —NT1— wherein T1 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; L1, L2, and L3 are independently H, halogen, cyano, methyl, monohalomethyl, dihalomethyl, or trihalomethyl; M is —S—, —S—(═O), or —S(═O)2—); and Q is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl. The compounds are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: A mail box construction including a security compartment housed beneath a regular conventional mail compartment. The bottom of the conventional portion of the mail box is formed by an extension of a hinged door which is in a substantially horizontal position when the mail box door is opened and which lowers into a declined position when the mail box door is completely closed. When the door closes the mail drops into a locked safety compartment for later retrieval. An outgoing mail shelf is carried on a sidewall of the conventional mail compartment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a small compact nuclear reactor operating in the epithermal neutron energy range for supplying power at remote locations, as for a satellite. The core contains fuel moderator elements of Zr hydride with 7 w/o of 93% enriched uranium alloy. The core has a radial beryllium reflector and is cooled by liquid metal coolant such as NaK. The reactor is controlled and shut down by moving portions of the reflector.