Abstract: A method and system for exchanging clinical trial operational data by using a centralized shared server system connected to a plurality of shared servers. The system and method manage a plurality of clinical trial-related applications by creating a plurality of tables stored within the shared database of the shared database system connected to a centralized shared server system within a virtual network for updating and sharing among clinical trials. The current system and method allow exchanging clinical trial operational data between a centralized shared server system and a plurality of shared servers to delegate responsibility to other clinical trial organization users for producing subsets of clinical trial operational data with limited data access rights.

Abstract: The current method and system allow sharing and integrating clinical trial operational data for easy accessibility of operational data, reusable predefined field identifiers and operational data for context and tables, and centralized use of operational data for conducting clinical trials based on semantics as well as syntax for consistency. The current system and method manage a plurality of clinical trial-related applications by creating a plurality of tables stored within the shared database of the shared database system for updating and sharing among clinical trials. The tables are logically organized by a plurality of operational data, and each table contains predefined data field identifiers associated with the plurality of operational data.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a plurality of data processing tools, an atomic information repository, and a plurality of generated translation engines. Each data processing tool processes data in accordance with an associated data model, and in the process generates access requests for accessing data in accordance with its associated data model. The atomic information repository stores data items using an organization in an atomic data model which corresponds to the combination of the data models associated with all of the tools. Each translation engine is associated with one of the tools. Each translation engine receives an access request from its associated tool in the associated tool's data model and performs a translation operation to translate the request to the repository's atomic data model, and initiates an access operation with the repository in connection with the translated access request.

Abstract: This arrangement permits a central processing unit, which can differentiate between code and data fetches, to execute code from any number of pages of data memory without loss of access capability to any of the corresponding pages of program code memory. The page of data memory, corresponding to the program code memory page containing the control transfer programs, may not contain executable programs.

Abstract: An expansion device for refrigeration systems replaces capillary tubes and automatic expansion valves. A housing is provided having an inlet tube for connection to the liquid line from the condenser and an outlet tube for connection to the evaporator. The outlet tube has a valve like seat in its inner end and orifice grooves formed in the seat. A steel ball is movably disposed in the housing such that liquid refrigerant during compressor operation forces the ball into the seat thereby forming an expansion orifice between the ball and the seat.

Abstract: A coolant system for an internal combustion engine equipped with a radiator, involving the use of a reservoir utilized in a semi-hermetically sealed relationship with the engine and radiator, such that only rarely does additional coolant liquid need be added to the coolant system. This system has the safety of a pressure cap set to release in the pressure range of between 10 and 20 pounds per square inch, but no readmission valve is utilized in the cap, thus excluding unwanted atmospheric air from the coolant system. The reservoir is preferably insulated and of elongate configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for the fabrication of cylindrical structures (26) by filament winding of resin impregnated filaments around a novel cylindrical mandrel assembly (10) whereby the mandrel assembly (10) and fabricated cylindrical structure (26) are easily separated after curing of the resin impregnated materials.The invention utilizes an inner, hollow cylindrical mandrel member (11) onto which a metal cable (12) is wound over afterwhich segmented outer mandrel sections (13) are connected to the inner mandrel member by fastener devices (20) installed from the inner side of the inner mandrel member (14). The resin impregnated filament is then wound over the outer mandrel segments (13) and cured in a conventional manner. After curing, the fasteners (20) are removed from the inner side of the inner mandrel (11), and the cable (12) is removed by pulling it from one end of the mandrel assembly (10).

Abstract: The arrangement described herein provides for simple control and minimal program impact of a central office switching system for interfacing multiple custom calls. This arrangement employs a few simple trunks connected in a loop around configuration. The arrangement shown considers the connection of a telephone subscriber to a call waiting subscriber who is already engaged in another custom calling subscriber's call waiting call.

Abstract: The arrangement described herein provides for simple control and minimal program impact of a central office switching system for interfacing multiple custom calls. This arrangement employs a few simple trunks connected in a loop around configuration. The arrangement shown considers the establishment of a three way call by a three way calling subscriber who is already engaged as a non-control party in another custom calling subscriber's call waiting call.

Abstract: The arrangement described herein provides for simple control and minimal program impact of a central office switching system for interfacing multiple custom calls. This arrangement employs a few simple trunks connected in a loop around configuration. The arrangement shown considers the connection of a three way calling subscriber to a call waiting subscriber who is actively engaged in a prior telephone call.

Abstract: The arrangement described herein provides for simple control and minimal program impact of a central office switching system for interfacing multiple custom calls. This arrangement employs a few simple trunks connected in a loop around configuration. The arrangement shown considers the connection of a three way calling subscriber, who is a non-control party in a second custom caller's three way call, to another telephone subscriber.

Abstract: An engine pressure-vacuum cooling system with a horizontal coolant storage tank wherein the cooling system is pressurized during engine operation and maintained under vacuum when the engine is inoperative. After filling the system with coolant, during the initial engine warm-up cycles air is purged through a one-way valve and the cooling system thereafter sealed against further entry of air. The storage tank includes a means for confining sludge and other debris to the tank and a means for warning when the system vacuum exceeds a pre-determined level.

Abstract: A method of applying substantially consistent and uniform coatings of a corrosion preventive compound to metallic cable lengths is disclosed which involves the immersion of the cable into a liquid coating compound of controlled viscosity followed by wiping the cable with a compound-containing material upon withdrawal of the cable from the compound.

Abstract: A method to eliminate stresses and consequent warping in elevated-temperature cured adhesive bonded parts with different coefficients of thermal expansion.

Abstract: In a phase-change refrigeration circuit including a compressor, condenser and evaporator and connecting conduits all charged with a phase-change refrigerant, each of the compressor, condenser and evaporator having an input and output, the improvement comprising a heat exchanger including a container filled with a liquid convection fluid with the container enclosing a portion of the circuit such that the convection fluid is in heat-conducting relation to the system refrigerant flowing through the said enclosed portion. One such heat exchanger filled with convection fluid may be disposed between the compressor and the condenser of the system to enclose the conduit extending therebetween. Another such heat exchanger container filled with convection fluid may be used to enclose the evaporator of a high-stage circuit and the condenser of the low-stage circuit, the high-stage and low-stage being cascaded together.