Abstract: A soil resist, oil and water repellent agent comprising a dispersion of a polyfluoro organic compound having at least one of a urea, urethane, or ester linkage, at least one anionic non-fluorinated surfactant, a nonfluorinated vinyl polymer, and amorphous silicon dioxide, particularly useful on fibers and yarns containing residual spin finish.

Abstract: The number of messages required in networks where both location and presence services are deployed may be reduced, by retrieving presence data from messages otherwise intended to provide only location information. Thus, information determined in a location service scheme is utilized to provide a presence service as well. A location server requests mobile subscriber (MS) information from a Core Network (CN) Node (i.e. HLR, MSC, etc.) that can be used in determining the Location of the MS. A single message aggregates retrieval of information for two services, specifically, for both location and presence.

Abstract: The number of messages required in networks where both location and presence services are deployed may be reduced, by retrieving presence data from messages otherwise intended to provide only location information. Thus, information determined in a location service scheme is utilized to provide a presence service as well. A location server requests mobile subscriber (MS) information from a Core Network (CN) Node (i.e. HLR, MSC, etc.) that can be used in determining the Location of the MS. A single message aggregates retrieval of information for two services, specifically, for both location and presence.

Abstract: A soil resist composition comprises a) a polyfluoro organic compound having at least one urethane or urea, b) 1,3-propanediol, and c) a surfactant, the soil resist composition having freeze thaw stability.

Abstract: A method of imparting soil resistance to a substrate comprising applying to the substrate a composition comprising a) a polyfluoro organic compound having at least one urethane or urea, b) 1,3-propanediol, and c) a surfactant, the soil resist composition having freeze thaw stability.

Abstract: A soil resist composition comprises a) a polyfluoro organic compound having at least one urethane or urea, b) 1,3-propanediol, and c) a surfactant, the soil resist composition having freeze thaw stability.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of at least one soil resist agent and at least one additive which is maleic anhydride, and a method of providing soil resistance to fibrous substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: A vaginal wall which has been damaged by one or more prolapsed organs may be repaired by a surgical procedure including the steps of: (a) mobilizing the vaginal epithelium off of the underlying fascia of at least a portion of the damaged vaginal wall; (b) positioning a reinforcing material over the exposed fascia; (c) re-fixing the vaginal epithelium over the reinforcing material; and, thereafter, (d) locating an intra-vaginal splint into the vagina such that the splint supports the vaginal wall and prevents substantial movement and displacement of the reinforcing material.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of at least one soil resist agent and at least one additive which is maleic anhydride, and a method of providing soil resistance to fibrous substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: The number of messages required in networks where both location and presence services are deployed may be reduced, by retrieving presence data from messages otherwise intended to provide only location information. Thus, information determined in a location service scheme is utilized to provide a presence service as well. A location server requests mobile subscriber (MS) information from a Core Network (CN) Node (i.e. HLR, MSC, etc.) that can be used in determining the Location of the MS. A single message aggregates retrieval of information for two services, specifically, for both location and presence.

Abstract: The number of messages required in networks where both location and presence services are deployed may be reduced, by retrieving presence data from messages otherwise intended to provide only location information. Thus, information determined in a location service scheme is utilized to provide a presence service as well. A location server requests mobile subscriber (MS) information from a Core Network (CN) Node (i.e. HLR, MSC, etc.) that can be used in determining the Location of the MS. A single message aggregates retrieval of information for two services, specifically, for both location and presence.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for designing a plastic article having a desired appearance. The process includes having a desired appearance and then obtaining fabrication parameters from the set of virtual article parameters. The present invention can include steps for characterizing an appearance of a target article (target article appearance) and then fitting virtual article parameters to the target article appearance.

Abstract: An operational process for product distribution includes grouping product into groups when the product is in a first sort level and sorting the groups of product, in a first pass operation, to a second level sort. The method further includes sequencing the second level sort product including late arriving product, in a second pass operation, into a sequence of product. A machine readable code can also be used to implement the functionality of the operational process.

Abstract: An article or postal mail conveyor or transportation system which has an in-line mechanism integrally incorporated therein that has been specifically constructed and assembled so as to enable mail tray and mail tub receptacles, which may initially be disposed upon the conveyor or transportation mechanism in improperly oriented states or dispositions, to be automatically moved to properly oriented dispositions or states such that the mail tray and mail tub receptacles can in fact be processed further by automated apparatus or equipment without encountering or causing operational difficulties. The mechanism for re-orienting the mail trays or mail tubs comprises a four-sided tubular housing within which conveyor rollers are disposed upon the four walls of the tubular housing such that any one of the walls of the tubular housing can effectively serve as the floor member of the housing along which the mail trays or mail tubs can be conveyed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for designing a plastic article having a desired appearance. The process includes having a desired appearance and then obtaining fabrication parameters from the set of virtual article parameters. The present invention can include steps for characterizing an appearance of a target article (target article appearance) and then fitting virtual article parameters to the target article appearance.

Abstract: The number of messages required in networks where both location and presence services are deployed may be reduced, by retrieving presence data from messages otherwise intended to provide only location information. Thus, information determined in a location service scheme is utilized to provide a presence service as well. A location server requests mobile subscriber (MS) information from a Core Network (CN) Node (i.e. HLR, MSC, etc.) that can be used in determining the Location of the MS. A single message aggregates retrieval of information for two services, specifically, for both location and presence.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and protecting the optical backplane that permits adequate cooling of electronic components near the optical backplane and maintains optical connectors of the optical backplane in a predetermined and substantially static arrangement is provided. A cartridge for supporting and arranging an optical backplane includes a base. An upper portion couples with the base. The upper portion has one or more optical connector slots for supporting one or more optical connectors of the optical backplane. The optical backplane mounts within the upper portion such that the upper portion together with the base bends the optical backplane to a curvature having a radius of curvature within a predetermined acceptable range.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and protecting the optical backplane that permits adequate cooling of electronic components near the optical backplane and maintains optical connectors of the optical backplane in a predetermined and substantially static arrangement is provided. A cartridge for supporting and arranging an optical backplane includes a base. An upper portion couples with the base. The upper portion has one or more optical connector slots for supporting one or more optical connectors of the optical backplane. The optical backplane mounts within the upper portion such that the upper portion together with the base bends the optical backplane to a curvature having a radius of curvature within a predetermined acceptable range.

Abstract: A grip such as a golf grip is applied to a handle by initially engaging it with a guide which embraces the handle. The guide is pushed down over the handle, causing teeth to be pushed outwardly and engage the mouth of the grip and its inner bore. Air is injected into the grip by a pump via a cap hole valve to cause the grip to expand. The grip is simultaneously pulled onto the handle by pulling the guide down the shaft. The guide is then removed by pulling a tab which causes a part to be torn off.

Abstract: A grip such as a golf club grip (2) is applied to a handle (3) by initially engaging it with a guide (10) which embraces the handle (3). The guide (10) is pushed down over the handle (3), causing teeth (I ) to be pushed outwardly and engage the mouth of the grip (2) and its inner bore. Air is injected into the grip (2) by a pump (27) via a cap hole valve to cause the grip (2) to expand. The grip (2) is simultaneously pulled onto the handle (3) by pulling the guide (10) down the shaft. The guide (10) is then removed by pulling a tab (15) which causes a part to be torn off.