Abstract: Plug and socket assemblies that operatively associate with a safety locking mechanism to enable plugging and unplugging ceiling and wall electrical fixtures safely and conveniently.

Abstract: Plug and socket assemblies that operatively associate with a safety locking mechanism to enable plugging and unplugging ceiling and wall electrical fixtures safely and conveniently.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a digital electronic data processor or stored digital data from damage includes a digital data unit comprising a data storage medium, a protective housing having side, top, and bottom walls defining a closed compartment which contains the digital data unit to shield the digital data therein from environmental damage. Active and passive protection from overheating and data encryption provides further data protection. The housing has at least one access port for supplying electrical power or for information transfer to or from the data unit therein. The port is sealed to prevent the introduction of environmental substances into the housing in the event of potential damage from an environmental disaster or other cause.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a digital electronic data processor or stored digital data from damage includes a digital data unit comprising a data storage medium, a protective housing having side, top, and bottom walls defining a closed compartment which contains the digital data unit to shield the digital data therein from environmental damage. Active and passive protection from overheating and data encryption provides further data protection. The housing has at least one access port for supplying electrical power or for information transfer to or from the data unit therein. The port is sealed to prevent the introduction of environmental substances into the housing in the event of potential damage from an environmental disaster or other cause.

Abstract: A computer system, program product and method enhances the operation of a communications protocol by monitoring timers associated with the protocol to determine the transmission requirements placed on a transmit queue. The number of frames to be enqueued at a particular system tick is dynamically modified to prevent queue overload. In one embodiment the expiration of timers is adjusted to prevent queue overload. In another embodiment, frame transmission at timer expiry is adjusted to prevent queue overload.