Abstract: The invention relates to a printer component for monitoring usage on non-network printers. The printer component includes a desktop component installed on a network computer to which a non-network printer is attached. The desktop component is for obtaining printer status information from each non-network printer attached to the network computer. The printer component also includes a server component installed on an external server. During installation of the desktop component, a job listener is attached to the network computer to obtain printer status information for each non-network printer. When the desktop component obtains printer status information, a socket server is started to listen to a port and return non-network printer objects. The server component mergers information obtained from the desktop component with previously stored printer information to provide printer status information for all network and non-network printers within an enterprise.

Abstract: A movement mechanism joins an X-ray source and X-ray detector unit, adapted to rotate about the subject of the imaging. The movement mechanism comprises at least two parts adapted to be mutually turnable. In addition, the X-ray source and X-ray detector unit are located in different parts in the movement mechanism.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are provided. The method, for example, can—in certain embodiments—include transforming printer data into an extensible markup language (XML). The method can also include encapsulating the transformed printer data. The method can further include transmitting the encapsulated printer data. The transforming the printer data and the encapsulating the printer data can be designed so as to maintain security, reliability, and privacy of the printer data. The method can also, in some embodiments, include capturing complete printer data by reading the encapsulated printer data. The method can further include scanning a network to obtain the printer data, before transforming the printer data into the XML. The scanning can include at least one of the following scans: a simple network management protocol scan, a non shared desktop printers scan, or a jet direct scan.

Abstract: A standalone printer monitoring device comprising a processing unit, a memory capable of communicating with the processing unit, a network interface interconnected to the processing unit wherein the network interface is configured to receive DC power over a network to power the device, a printer discovery engine configured to discover a plurality of printers on a network, a printer patrol engine configured to patrol the printers discovered by the printer discovery engine, and a reporting engine configured to report to a centralized repository information collected by the printer patrol engine.

Abstract: A garment includes a moisture barrier layer and a thermal barrier layer connected to the moisture barrier layer by at least one seam extending along a perimeter portion of the thermal barrier layer and enclosing a space between the moisture barrier layer and the thermal barrier layer. The garment also has an inspection port in the thermal barrier layer, the inspection port spaced apart from the perimeter portion of the thermal barrier layer, wherein the space between the moisture barrier layer and the thermal barrier layer is accessible through the inspection port.

Abstract: A handheld device comprises a housing, a motor, and a thermally conductive pad disposed in a space between the motor and the housing. Heat generated by the motor can be conducted by the thermal pad to the housing or to an internal fluid passage generally extending the length of the motor. In some embodiments, the thermal pad is configured to maintain the temperature of the housing in accordance with industry guidelines.

Abstract: A dental handpiece is provided with a collar that moves along an outer surface of the handpiece. A contact is secured to the collar. The collar interfaces with an electrical circuit that extends within the dental handpiece. The contact is removable from the collar and the contact defines an electrical connection between a cutting tool used with the dental handpiece and the electrical circuit that extends within the dental handpiece.

Abstract: A handheld medical device comprises an internal flow passage that is in axial alignment with an output drive shaft. The drive shaft is powered by a motor assembly that is offset from the internal flow passage and the output drive shaft. The drive shaft and the motor assembly can be connected by a gear train. A collet mechanism can be used to secure a surgical implement to the handheld medical device. A first button assembly and a second button assembly can be positioned on diametrically opposed portions of the handheld medical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a foil of synthetic material composed of a first synthetic compound and a second synthetic compound, in which the first synthetic compound consists of a polymer and the second synthetic compound consists of a plastomer. The invention also relates to a synthetic fibre and to an artificial lawn suitable for sports fields, consisting of a substrate to which synthetic fibres according to the invention are fixed. Surprisingly, it has become apparent that when the fibres are according to the invention made from a combination of synthetic materials in which the first synthetic compound is a polymer and the second synthetic compound is a plastomer, the fibres will only exhibit a very minor any tendency to split, or even no such tendency at all, not even after stretching, also in the case of very intensive use in an artificial lawn.

Abstract: The information management and database system of the present invention comprises a flexible, self-referential table that stores data. The table of the present invention may store any type of data, both structured and unstructured, and provides an interface to other application programs. The table of the present invention comprises a plurality of rows and columns. Each row has an object identification number (OID) and each column also has an OID. A row corresponds to a record and a column corresponds to a field such that the intersection of a row and a column comprises a cell that may contain data for a particular record related to a particular field, a cell may also point to another record. To enhance searching and to provide for synchronization between columns, columns are entered as rows in the table and the record corresponding to a column contains various information about the column. The table includes an index structure for extended queries.

Abstract: A upset forging machine assembly (20) including a pair of gripper dies (22, 24) for gripping forging stock in a closed position and movable to an open position for receiving stock and removing a forged part. A gripper drive mechanism (34) moves the gripper dies (22, 24) between the open and closed positions. A header (84) is removably clamped to a header support member (36) by multiple pairs of studs (72) extending from the header support member (36) with each stud (72) having a head (78) disposed in an associated channel (90) in the header (84). An actuation mechanism (92, 94) moves the studs (72) between a clamped position and a release position. A tool punch (142) is supported by the header (84) for upsetting the forging stock. Having the header (84) clamped to the header support member (36), a header drive mechanism (46) moves the header support member (36) to a forging position is when the gripper dies (22, 24) are in the closed position.

Abstract: The information management and database system of the present invention comprises a flexible, self-referential table that stores data. The table of the present invention may store any type of data, both structured and unstructured, and provides an interface to other application programs. The table of the present invention comprises a plurality of rows and columns. Each row has an object identification number (OID) and each column also has an OID. A row corresponds to a record and a column corresponds to a field such that the intersection of a row and a column comprises a cell that may contain data for a particular record related to a particular field, a cell may also point to another record. To enhance searching and to provide for synchronization between columns, columns are entered as rows in the table and the record corresponding to a column contains various information about the column. The table includes an index structure for extended queries.

Abstract: A distributed storage system provides a method and apparatus for storing, retrieving, and sharing data items across multiple physical storage devices that may not always be connected with one another. The distributed storage system of the present invention comprises one or more `partitions` on distinct storage devices, with each partition comprising of a group of associated data files. Partitions can be of various types. Journal partitions may be written to by a user and contain the user's updates to shared files. In the preferred embodiment, journal partitions reside on a storage device associated with a client computer in a client-server architecture. Other types of partitions, library and archive partitions, may reside on storage devices associated with a server computer in a client-server architecture. The files on the journal partitions of the various clients may, at various times, be merged into a consolidation file or a file resident within the library partition.

Abstract: A distributed storage system provides a method and apparatus for storing, retrieving, and sharing data items across multiple physical storage devices that may not always be connected with one another. The distributed storage system of the present invention comprises one or more `partitions` on distinct storage devices, with each partition comprising of a group of associated data files. Partitions can be of various types. Journal partitions may be written to by a user and contain the user's updates to shared files. In the preferred embodiment, journal partitions reside on a storage device associated with a client computer in a client-server architecture. Other types of partitions, library and archive partitions, may reside on storage devices associated with a server computer in a client-server architecture. The files on the journal partitions of the various clients may, at various times, be merged into a file resident within the library partition.

Abstract: The information management and database system of the present invention comprises a flexible, self-referential table that stores data. The table of the present invention may store any type of data, both structured and unstructured, and provides an interface to other application programs. The table of the present invention comprises a plurality of rows and columns. Each row has an object identification number (OID) and each column also has an OID. A row corresponds to a record and a column corresponds to a field such that the intersection of a row and a column comprises a cell that may contain data for a particular record related to a particular field, a cell may also point to another record. To enhance searching and to provide for synchronization between columns, columns are entered as rows in the table and the record corresponding to a column contains various information about the column. The table includes an index structure for extended queries.

Abstract: An enhanced book includes, in addition to printed material, enhancing material such as additional text, graphics and sounds, the nature of which is limited solely by the ability to store the additional information in digital format, stored in a memory device attached to the book, together with a connector for allowing the enhanced book to be connected to an external computing device for accessing and presenting the enhanced information to the reader.

Abstract: A hard shelled safety helmet comprises a protective rim configuration for the helmet and a shock absorbent liner therefor. The rim extends within a groove formed in the liner.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an elongated tubular label holder having a contact adhesive backing by diagonally extending adhesive strips relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated tubular label holder, the adhesive coatings extending over a major proportion of the width of the tubular label holder whereby, relative to total area of the rearward face of the tubular label holder upper and lower width-edges are firmly securable along the elongated length of the tubular label holder; the adhesive strips are spaced-apart and define diagonal spaces which provide cut-lines (imaginary) for the cutting thereof when the data insert card is in a withdrawn state; the data insert card is provided or cut with a full portion which when in the inserted state extends beyond the diagonally-cut open-end edge of the elongated tubular label holder as a handle-grasping area.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an upright divider and support element is provided by an elongated wire backing having attached to the top wire a metal index tab adapted to carry a securely-held insert for noting data thereon pertaining to whatever is stored in various folders or files supported by the elongated wire backing which wire backing has an integral and continuous wire base forming centrally thereof and spaced-away from the upright divider and support element, a wire portion forming a downwardly-extending U-shaped structure which is inserted through an opening in a base plate structure, and locked when inserted through the opening, by a pin key or pin locking-element inserted through the U-shaped structure beneath the underside of the plate structure.