Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing, manipulating, retrieving, and forwarding state, e.g., context and other information, used to support communications sessions with one or more end nodes, e.g., mobile devices, are described. Various features are directed to a mobile node controlling the transfer of state from a first access node to a second access node during a handoff operation thereby eliminating any need for state transfer messages to be transmitted between the second access node and the first access node during handoff. Other features of the invention are directed to the use of a core network node to store state information. State information stored in the core node can be accessed and used by access nodes in cases where a mobile node does not send a state transfer message during a handoff, e.g., because communication with the first access node is lost or because such messages are not supported.

Abstract: Heat activated means are provided for applying areas of external pressure to the periphery of the panel portion of a cathode ray tube envelope during heat processing. The pressure is directly related to the heat cycle to which the tube envelope is subjected, and induces a state of compression in particularly the panel portion thereby minimizing the occurrence of implosions.

Abstract: Heat activated means are provided for applying areas of external pressure to the periphery of the panel portion of a cathode ray tube envelope during heat processing. The pressure is directly related to the heat cycle to which the tube envelope is subjected, and induces a state of compression in particularly the panel portion thereby minimizing the occurrence of implosions.