Abstract: Described herein are novel metal complexes, especially ruthenium complexes, represented by the formula (1): wherein L1 is a N-heterocyclic carbene ligand, L2 is a neutral phosphine ligand, preferably tricyclohexyl-phosphine, and process of catalyzing olefin metathesis reactions, especially tetra-substituted olefin metathesis reactions.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a novel metal complex of the formula (1), the parameters of which are as defined in the description of the invention, as well as use of the metal complex of the formula (1) in the olefin metathesis reactions.

Abstract: A license control module manages the downloading of a software application so the software application can be executed without requiring a separate activation key. In addition, the license control module can incorporate into the software application vendor-defined user customization information to customize the software application. A client computer makes a request to download a software application, and the request is received by a server. The server incorporates licensing information into a download manager to generate a customized download manager that is specific to the download request and that is downloaded by and delivered to the client. The client executes the customized download manager, which in turn downloads the software application and associates the licensing information with the software application, altering the functionality of the application upon execution (e.g., allows it to operate or customizes it to the user, etc.).

Abstract: Dolorimeters and methods of use thereof are provided. The dolorimeters comprise an integral apparatus having sensor means having a property which varies according to pressure or force applied to the means and a reporter means. The dolorimeter can be worn on a finger or thumb of a practitioner and allows for quantification of pressure or force applied to a patient. The reporter may send an audible, light or radio signal. The dolorimeter is further provided with means for calibration and an initiator to initiate calibration.

Abstract: An oceanographic mapping system comprises a narrow beam acoustic transmitting transducer, a beam scanning system and controls for controlling the timing of the transmitted pulses and the movement of the bearing scanner. A receiver is also provided to receive the echoes generated by the acoustic pulses and a range calculated as provided for determining the delay between the transmitted pulses and their corresponding echoes. A mapping system is also provided which communicates with the range calculator and the beam scanner and is operable to process the range and bearing signals that generate the profile of the target area. The method of mapping includes the step of transmitting a series of acoustic signals before the first echo generated by a signal of the transmitted series is received by the receiver, thereby to increase the speed at which mapping can be accomplished.