Abstract: A bend limiter/strain reliever is provided for maintaining optical fiber bend limits at exit portals of a optic fiber closure for the closure's entire range of motion, from being fully closed to being fully open. Bend limits are maintained as optical fiber is directed on paths through a closure exit portal between the closure interior and wire brackets on the closure exterior. Fibers are retained, organized and strain relieved by the bend limiter/strain reliever such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. The curved surface of the bend limiter/strain reliever allows the closure to be accessed without excessive bending of so routed optical fibers. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius.

Abstract: A system and method for testing the integrity of a pair of optical fibers that are received by a specific customer facility through the optical fiber network of a telecommunications provider. In one embodiment, the system contains a monitor and test access module including a wavelength division multiplexer for each pair of optical fibers that lead to a customer facility and an optical tap and monitoring circuit for monitoring the optical signal transmitted from the customer facility. Monitoring of the optical signal generated from the customer location gives an indication of the general quality of the fiber optic connection. A remote fiber test system that includes an optical time domain reflectometer can be coupled through the monitor and test access module. The optical fibers can be tested one at a time, or the two optical fibers leading to the same customer facility can be looped together and tested at the same time.

Abstract: The use of substituted 5-phenylpentan-1-ols, 5-phenylpentanals, 5-phenylpentanitriles, 5-phenylpentanoic acid and lower alkyl esters thereof and 5-phenylpentanyl esters of C1-C6 aliphatic acids as fragrance materials is disclosed. The subject fragrance materials are, in large measure, novel compounds. The subject materials possess unique fragrance notes and are cost-effective materials.

Abstract: A twenty eight pair cabling system comprises a conductor termination array having twenty-eight pairs of termination ports. The termination array is able to engage seven four-pair cable conductors and seven four-pair connecting blocks. Row marking surfaces have been moved, making room for expanding the prior art termination array by three port pairs. The termination array and cable organizer assembly is the same length as the old wiring block, resulting in increased wiring density.

Abstract: A method and assembly for optically connecting a first grouping of optical fibers with a second grouping of optical fibers. To form the optical connection, the optical fibers in the first grouping and the second grouping are set into two separate arrays. A plurality of collimating elements are positioned proximate both arrays. The collimating elements correspond in both number and orientation to the optical fibers. As a result, any light signal emanating from either the first array or the second array will pass through a collimating element and will become substantially collimated. The first array and the second array are oriented with respect to one another so that each collimated element is at least partially aligned with a collimating element from the opposing array. Accordingly, light emitted from one fiber element in one array will be focused on an optical element in the opposing array without the optical fibers being precisely aligned.

Abstract: A system and method that determines risk exposure for a selected site by using adjacency analysis to identify and process sites that may not be visible to the user on a display unit. The system determines the risk exposure for a selected site by using geographical adjacency to evaluate other sites for potential impact. The system geographically stores hazard sites and sensitive receptor sites. Moreover, the system creates and stores a sphere of influence and a sphere of receptivity for each hazard site and sensitive receptor site, respectively. For the selected site, the system calculates a sphere of evaluation based on a geographical location of the selected site and a given radial extent. The system determines if the sphere of influence or the sphere of receptivity intersects the sphere of evaluation and outputs the results of the intersection analysis to the display unit.

Abstract: A cap for protecting an electrical terminal from corrosion having a base which is insertable upon the terminal, a tapered section designed to guide and surround a mate to the terminal as it is being connected, and a removable top which protects the terminal before connection. The tapered section deforms during the connection operation to surround the mating terminal and seal the connection from corroding species.

Abstract: A patch cord tracing system and method for tracing patch cords in a telecommunications patching system. The system includes a plurality of tracing interface modules that attach to the patch panels in a telecommunications closet. On the patch panels in a telecommunications closet are located a plurality of connector ports that receive the terminated ends of patch cords. The tracing interface modules mount to the patch panels and provide a sensor, an LED and a tracing button to each of the connector ports. The sensor detects whenever a patch cord is connected to, or removed from, a connector port. Accordingly, by connecting a computer controller to the various sensors, the computer controller can monitor and log all changes to the patch cord interconnections in an automated fashion.

Abstract: A wiring block for telecommunications and data management has a combination cable organizer for routing cabling and conductor termination array for wiring connections. A conductor termination array is mounted on the upper edge of a plate. Guide walls extend across the plate front surface, defining channels for directing the cable conductors across the plate front surface for retaining the cable conductors. The cable conductors are sheathed up to the termination array.

Abstract: A method and system that minimizes pilot signal overlap and radio frequency (“RF”) interference by estimating changes in pilot coverage for different traffic channel loading and power conditions. Once base stations are positioned, a terminal for measuring received pilot signal strengths, such as a mobile station or pilot scanner, is used to collect and generate the baseline pilot survey data, which is then stored on a disk or tape. Base station transmit pilot EC/IOs, i.e., traffic channel loads on forward links, are also stored on disk or tape. The invention uses two adjustment factors associated with transmit power and traffic channel loading to optimize for different RF conditions, specifically for different base station transmit power or forward link loading conditions. For each RF condition, the methodology calculates the changes in the baseline pilot survey data. This reflects what EC/IOs a mobile station would receive under the given conditions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an apparatus for monitoring pipetting operations, and in particular the ejection of a first liquid from a pipetting needle having a tip immersed in a second liquid. The apparatus comprises a light source that irradiates the second liquid with a light beam, and light receiver which receives the light beam emerging from the second liquid and delivers an output signal which corresponds to the received light intensity. To improve the accuracy and reliability of pipetting operations, the apparatus is provided with a light receiver adapted for continuously delivering intensity signals (Un); first storage means for storing previously determined threshold values (S); second storage means for storing intensity signals (Un) delivered by the light receiver and evaluation parameters (Bm, Am/Atot) derived therefrom; and at least one logic circuit for comparing the evaluation parameters (Bm, Am/Atot) with the threshold values (S) and for delivering a resulting output signal (E, F).

Abstract: I/O-efficient methods and apparatus are provided for the d-dimensional join problem in one, two, and three dimensions, and are also generalized for arbitrary higher dimensions. Let N be the total number of rectangles in the two sets to be joined, M the total amount of memory available, B the disk block size, and T the total number of pairs in the output of the join. Define n=N/B, m=M/B, and t=T/B. For one and two dimensions, I/O-optimal join methods are provided that run in O(nlogmn+t) I/O operations and have utility to temporal and spatial database systems. For dimensions d≧3, methods are provided that run in O(nlogm(d−1) n+t) I/O operations, which is within a logm(d−2)n factor of the currently known lower bounds.

Abstract: A protective cable cover separates cable routing from patchcords and cross-connect wire in a wiring trough. The cable cover is placed over the cable conductors on a wiring block cable organizer. The cable cover may be removed to allow for the addition or replacement of building cables without having to remove any adjacent patchcords. A circuit designation strip and row marking pads are provided to designate rows and circuit connections. A strike engages a latch on a patchcord plug to releasably retain the plug in engagement with the connecting block. Mounting holes are formed integral with the cable cover to engage latches on the cable organizer for releasably mounting the cable cover on the cable organizer.

Abstract: Non-steroidal anti-infammatory after shave preparations to aid in the prevention and treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and a method of delivering the ingredients of the preparation to affected areas of the skin. Formula I comprises ethanol, salicylic acid, propylene glycol, glycerine, fragrance, at least one compound for reducing skin irritation and at least one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent wherein said non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent is an NSAID drug, a naturally occurring herbal compound containing an anti-inflammatory component or combinations thereof. Formula 11 comprises water, hydrolyzed oat flour, sorbitol, methylparaben, petrolatum, lanolin, cetyl alcohol, sunflower seed oil, stearic acid, propylparaben, triethanoloamine, a preservative, and at least one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent wherein said non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent is an NSAID drug, a naturally occurring herbal compound containing an anti-inflammatory component or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A single walled container for storing hot or cold foods or liquids having a layer of insulation comprised of void containing particles held together with a binder applied to the outer part of the sidewall. The insulation layer provides a controlled amount of insulation which is sufficient to prevent pain to the fingers yet it transmits sufficient heat to warn the user of the temperature of the container's contents. The binder may be any thermoplastic or thermoset resin, and other ingredients may be added to the binder to control viscosity, density, or color.

Abstract: A support assembly for retaining a laser module of the type having a solid state laser, an optical connector and an optical fiber extending between the laser and the optical connector. The support assembly includes a baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A removable spool extends upwardly from the top surface of the baseplate, wherein the spool is sized to have the optical fiber wound therearound. A laser receptacle disposed on the top surface of the baseplate. The laser receptacle is sized to receive the solid state laser in a first predetermined position and orientation. A connector holder is also disposed on the top surface of the baseplate. The connector holder receives and retains the optical connector at a second predetermined position and orientation.

Abstract: An easy-to-use, user-specific documentation customized according to the local environment and needs of the end-user is disclosed. The environmental if-statement feature allows the user to specify the documentation relevant to his or her local environment and needs. The automated translation feature allows the user to create end-user documentation in various languages while working with software screens in his or her native language. The button label feature allows the user to automate the creation of button labels for individual telephones or for groups of telephones in a large system. The platform sharing feature allows similar software applications to share a common platform and user interface with each application contributing to a complete set of master end-user documents.

Abstract: A novel and useful apparatus for delivering an anesthetic locally to the cervical region of a female is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises a ring having a surface and at least one depression on the surface. An anesthetic composition comprising an anesthetic agent and an excipient are placed within the at least one depression. The ring is comprised of a pharmaceutically acceptable inert material that is biocompatible. Furthermore, the ring is of sufficient size such that it can be inserted into the vaginal canal of a female. In the vaginal canal, the anesthetic agent is immediately released from the anesthetic composition and directly anesthetizes the cervical region.

Abstract: A thermally insulated sleeve is adapted to fit over a cup. The sleeve has a sidewall having an inside surface and an outer surface. The sidewall is adapted to seal the sidewall upon itself and to form a seam. A thin thermally insulating coating having a controlled thickness is supported by the sidewall. The thin thermally insulating coating is comprised of a binder and void containing particles, ranging from 0.1 microns to 200 microns in size, adapted to being restricted by the binder. A heat-activated adhesive is supported by the inside surface of the sidewall. When the sleeve is heated the heat activated adhesive bonds the sleeve to the cup.

Abstract: The present invention is an intelligent optical transmitter module that is used to produce optical test signals. The optical transmitter module contains a solid state laser and a microprocessor. The solid state laser produces the test signals which are used to test optical fibers in an optical fiber network. The laser is both monitored by and controlled by the microprocessor. In one embodiment, backface monitoring and optical output coupling power monitoring (using an optical tap) are accomplished within the module in order to more accurately reflect the state of the laser. The microprocessor reads data regarding the performance of the solid state laser which may be output to another control device. The control device utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself. The microprocessor enables the output levels of the solid state laser to be adjustable by way of a digital to analog converter.