Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to bone fixation devices, including intramedullary fixation or fusion devices. The various devices disclosed include an intermedullary device having a proximal member and a distal member that is articulable in relation to the proximal member. The proximal and distal members have ends that are movably coupled to form a joint that can be actuated to reduce a fracture and realign the bone after insertion of the device into the bone.

Abstract: A storage assembly for corded salon tools, particularly a storage assembly adapted for the storage of one or more corded hair styling tools in a compact configuration with easy access and a reduced risk of cord entanglement.

Abstract: A storage assembly for corded salon tools, particularly a storage assembly adapted for the storage of one or more corded hair styling tools in a compact configuration with easy access and a reduced risk of cord entanglement.

Abstract: A storage assembly for corded salon tools, particularly a storage assembly adapted for the storage of one or more corded hair styling tools in a compact configuration with easy access and a reduced risk of cord entanglement.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon waste-gas recycling method having the steps of: transporting a hydrocarbon waste-gas composition, which is generated during a hydrocarbon storage-tank cleaning process, from a storage tank that is being cleaned to a fuel-gas blend controller; blending the hydrocarbon waste-gas composition with a second hydrocarbon gas-phase composition to thereby create a third gas-phase composition; and using the third gas-phase composition to fuel a combustion engine.

Abstract: A process for obtaining an increase in the concentration and/or production of milk protein and/or improving reproductive performance. The process includes administering to a mammal a composition including at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or a derivative thereof, and at least one feed supplement, wherein the combination is administered in an amount such that the mammal absorbs 1 g to 95 g of the at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or the derivative thereof, per day.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for implementing by a filter tool are provided. The filter tool includes abstracting code to create filter stack components and combining the filter stack components into a filter stack. The filter tool also includes publishing the filter stack within an interface of the development environment application and performing a quality assurance test utilizing the filter stack as published.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for executing an achievement-based workflow tool to perform a quality control check of a product are provided. The quality control check includes assigning to each asset of the product an achievement from an achievement type list to produce assigned achievements and executing a set of tests associated with each achievement assigned to each asset of the product. Further, the quality control check includes creating a certificate detailing results of each set of tests and comparing the certificate against the achievement type list to determine which of the assigned achievements been earned by the product.

Abstract: A process for obtaining an increase in the concentration and/or production of milk protein and/or improving reproductive performance. The process includes administering to a mammal a composition including at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or a derivative thereof, and at least one feed supplement, wherein the combination is administered in an amount such that the mammal absorbs 1 g to 95 g of the at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or the derivative thereof, per day.

Abstract: A competitive environment in which merchants compete for sales in a reverse auction format in which there are many sellers and a single buyer is disclosed. Merchants purchase prominent placement on product search results lists based on a negotiable per-sale fee. A customer discount is derived from the per-sale fee negotiated with each merchant. The customer discount may be shared with customers by subtracting the customer discount from a merchant market price. The result is a final customer price that determines the merchant's position in the product search results list. Merchants having the lowest final customer price are placed at the top of the search results list, while merchants having higher final customer prices are placed further down the list. Merchants may influence their position on the search results list by agreeing to pay a different amount for each sale.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for specifying network address translation for a set of packets. A first set of instructions is sent to a forwarding agent specifying criteria for designated packets that are designated to undergo network address translation. A matching packet is received from the forwarding agent that matches the specified criteria. A network address translation scheme is determined for the matching packet. A second set of instructions are sent specifying the network address translation scheme for packets associated with the matching packet.

Abstract: A network is disclosed that includes a first tier of forwarding agents connected to a first tier of network devices. A second tier of forwarding agents is connected to a second tier of network devices. A service manager is configured to receive a packet from one of the forwarding agents; determine the tier of the forwarding agent; and send an instruction to the forwarding agent directing the forwarding agent to forward the packet to a network device connected to the tier of forwarding agents that includes the forwarding agent.

Abstract: It is described a process to obtain increased milk production and/or greater milk protein concentration using supplements with a fatty acid mixture or through production of specific fatty acids within the animal. The process or the supplementation of the product described in this invention (supplements formulated with fatty acids mixtures and with adequate levels of metabolizable protein) allows greater efficiency and/or better quality and/or a healthier mammal with improved productivity. The process includes supplementation of specific types of fatty acids with or without ruminal protection to ruminants and, generally, a diet with metabolizable protein energy ratio greater than the one suggested by the state of the art. The process may include the production of the said compounds (conjugated fatty acids) on the animal itself from fat, certain compounds and microorganisms added to the diet capable of modifying the environment of the gut.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling access to a server. Instructions are sent to a forwarding agent that instruct the forwarding agent to forward packets to a service manager from clients attempting to establish a client connection to the server. A client connection is established with the client. A server connection is established from the service manager to the server and data is transferred from the server connection to the client connection.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing a plurality of network services. The method includes receiving at a forwarding agent a plurality of matching instructions corresponding to a specified flow from one or more service managers and storing the plurality of matching instructions on the forwarding agent having a forwarding agent network interface. A packet for the specified flow at the forwarding agent is received on the forwarding agent network interface. A highest service priority matching instruction stored on the forwarding agent is determined. The packet is processed according to the highest priority matching instruction. A next highest service priority matching instruction stored on the forwarding agent is determined and the packet is processed according to the next highest service priority matching instruction.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for specifying network address translation for a set of packets. A first set of instructions is sent to a forwarding agent specifying criteria for designated packets that are designated to undergo network address translation. A matching packet is received from the forwarding agent that matches the specified criteria. A network address translation scheme is determined for the matching packet. A second set of instructions are sent specifying the network address translation scheme for packets associated with the matching packet.

Abstract: A system and method are described for gathering statistics about packets. The method includes determining at a service manager statistics that are to be gathered for a flow and sending instructions to a forwarding agent from the service manager detailing how to gather statistics for the flow. The forwarding agent is implemented on a network device and the forwarding agent is operative to receive statistics gathering instructions for a flow from the service manager. A report is received at the service manager of statistics gathered at the forwarding agent according to the instructions sent by the service manager.

Abstract: A network is disclosed that includes a first tier of forwarding agents connected to a first tier of network devices. A second tier of forwarding agents is connected to a second tier of network devices. A service manager is configured to receive a packet from one of the forwarding agents; determine the tier of the forwarding agent; and send an instruction to the forwarding agent directing the forwarding agent to forward the packet to a network device connected to the tier of forwarding agents that includes the forwarding agent. filed Jul. 2, 1999 (Attorney Docket No. CISCP519) entitled SENDING INSTRUCTIONS FROM A SERVICE MANAGER TO FORWARDING AGENTS ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/347,126, filed Jul. 2, 1999 (Attorney Docket No. CISCP520) entitled DISTRIBUTION OF NETWORK SERVICES AMONG MULTIPLE SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT CLIENT INVOLVEMENT, filed Jul.

Abstract: The present invention alters mammary synthesis of fat to improve milk quality. These changes in milk composition represent improvements in nutritional quality consistent with contemporary dietary recommendations. Of special importance is the disclosure of new data relating to specific conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), potent naturally occurring anti-carcinogens. In the course of an investigation to enhance milk content of conjugated linoleic acid, it was discovered that abomasal infusion of a single TFA isomer caused a marked milk fat depression. This observation was unexpected because the prior art has consistently shown that body fat and milk fat always show reciprocal changes in lactating cows and indicated that CLA's generally reduced body fat in growing animals. The current disclosure demonstrates that an increase in milk fat content of a specific TFA isomer, trans-10 C18:1. (Griinari et al., 1997, 1998) causes MFD.

Abstract: The invention is to a puzzle toy which includes a solid body having a plurality of bore holes extending completely through the solid body such that each bore hole extends between two faces of the solid body. Some of the bore holes intersect with other bore holes such that pins inserted into the bore holes would interfere with at least one other pin in a bore hole. Some of the pins have at least one notch along its length to allow an interfering pin to partially pass through without interference. Each pin extends through a slide that moves the pin to one side after it is removed from its respective hole.