Abstract: With an offer server computer system: receiving a first digital image file, a first mapping of product codes to audience segment identifiers, and a temporary price reduction (TPR) offer dataset; mapping a target identifier for an end user device of a consumer to an audience segment identifier; in response to determining, based on the audience segment identifier, that the TPR offer dataset has a product code and a retailer identifier that map to the audience segment identifier, and an effective date value that includes a current date value, and the retailer identifier corresponds to a retailer location within a specified distance of a then-current location of the end user computing device: creating and storing a digital offer dataset comprising both the first digital image file and a second digital image file that presents data elements of the TPR offer dataset; causing transmission of the dataset to the end user device.

Abstract: With an offer server computer system: receiving a first digital image file; receiving a first mapping of product codes to audience segment identifiers; receiving a temporary price reduction offer dataset; mapping a target identifier for an end user device of a consumer to an audience segment identifier; in response to determining, based on the audience segment identifier, that the TPR offer dataset has a product code and a retailer identifier that map to the audience segment identifier, and an effective date value that includes a current date value, and the retailer identifier corresponds to a retailer location within a specified distance of a then-current location of the end user computing device: creating and storing a digital offer dataset comprising both the first digital image file and a second digital image file that presents data elements of the TPR offer dataset; causing transmission of the dataset to the end user device.

Abstract: With an offer server computer system: receiving a first digital image file; receiving a first mapping of product codes to audience segment identifiers; receiving a temporary price reduction offer dataset; mapping a target identifier for an end user device of a consumer to an audience segment identifier; in response to determining, based on the audience segment identifier, that the TPR offer dataset has a product code and a retailer identifier that map to the audience segment identifier, and an effective date value that includes a current date value, and the retailer identifier corresponds to a retailer location within a specified distance of a then-current location of the end user computing device: creating and storing a digital offer dataset comprising both the first digital image file and a second digital image file that presents data elements of the TPR offer dataset; causing transmission of the dataset to the end user device.

Abstract: A software program, for allowing users to manage the execution of a complex set of steps toward the solution of complex system analysis problems. The set of steps is termed a recipe. A step is a small focused task designed to accomplish a single, well-defined goal. This invention allows recipes to be easily switched, recorded and reused and for steps to be dynamically reconfigurable based on what the user does.

Abstract: A method of semi-automatic data collection, data analysis and model generation for performance analysis of computer networks and software is provided. The invention provides a graphical user interface which indicates the overall data flow in the performance analysis process and guides the user through the proper sequence of steps in that process. Underneath the graphical user interface, the invention provides software tools which include novel data pipeline for transformation of network traces, resource data and application data into organized hash tables, and further into spreadsheets for introduction into computer network simulation programs. The invention also provides novel algorithms for recognizing transaction and parentage between transactions from low level network trace data. The invention further provides novel methods of visualization of trace data and transaction and parentage associations.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a discrete event simulation model of a production network including a client and a plurality of servers on a plurality of network tiers connected by a network comprising the steps of executing a business function from the client on the production network, gathering resource data from the plurality of servers, normalizing the resource data, calculating a consumption of resources used by the plurality of servers, estimating a transaction cost associated with the consumption of resources and building a discrete event simulation model from the transaction cost.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that preparing a discrete event simulation model of a production network is provided including a client and a plurality of servers connected by a network comprising the steps of initiating a single business function trace test on the production network; gathering network from trace data from the network; deriving a transaction summary from the network flow trace data; initiating a single business function load test on the production network; gathering resource data from the plurality of servers; normalizing the resource data; gathering web log data from at least one server from the plurality of servers; calculating a number of business functions running on the production network; calculating a consumption of resources used by the plurality of servers; calculating a business function cost associated with the consumption of resources; creating a business function profile from the transaction summary and the business function cost; and building a discrete event simulation model from the bus

Abstract: An apparatus for the removal of suspended solids and entrained oil from an aqueous solution is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a vessel having a top, bottom, side walls and end walls, with a flow inlet aperture at an upstream end and a flow outlet aperture at a downstream end. A first baffle extends downwardly from the top of the vessel downstream of the inlet and a second baffle extends upwardly from the bottom of the vessel downstream of the first baffle, with a first hopper for solids collection located upstream of the second baffle and a second hopper downstream of the second baffle. A removable coalescing media pack is located downstream of the second hopper, while a plurality of angled plates are located downstream of the coalescing media pack.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for producing pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like product. The apparatus provides real-time monitoring of the pharmaceutical product and can provide real-time control. The apparatus monitors the dosage both before and after it has been added to a carrier substrate. The apparatus can provide monitoring of each pharmaceutical product that is processed.

Abstract: A software program, for allowing users to manage the execution of a complex set of steps toward the solution of complex system analysis problems. The set of steps is termed a recipe. A step is a small focused task designed to accomplish a single, well-defined goal. This invention allows recipes to be easily switched, recorded and reused and for steps to be dynamically reconfigurable based on what the user does.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like product is provided. The apparatus and method dispense a liquid dose onto a carrier substrate. The apparatus and method provide for continuous movement of the carrier substrates during the process. The apparatus and method reduce batch dosage errors and provide real-time release of the product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for producing pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like products. The apparatus and method provide real-time monitoring of the pharmaceutical product and can provide real-time control. The apparatus and method can monitor the dosage both before and after it has been added to a carrier substrate. The apparatus and method can provide monitoring of each pharmaceutical product that is processed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for producing a plurality of products or processing a plurality of samples via dispensing. The apparatus and method provide real-time monitoring of the products/samples and can provide real-time control. The apparatus and method can monitor the liquid both before and after it has been added to a carrier substrate. The apparatus and method can provide monitoring of each product/sample that is processed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like product is provided. The product provides an active agent that is not substantially absorbed into a carrier substrate. The active agent can be formed into a film on the surface of the carrier tablet or in a recess in the carrier tablet.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like product. The method provides real-time monitoring of the pharmaceutical product and can provide real-time control. The method monitors the dosage both before and after it has been added to a carrier substrate. The method can provide monitoring of each pharmaceutical product that is processed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical dosage forms are produced by injection molding a mixture of an agent and a polymer under pressure, in the presence of a gas or supercritical fluid. Rapid release of the pressure causes the mixture to form a microcellular or supermicrocellular solid. The release of pressure takes place in the mold. The process is especially useful for producing durable flash-dissolve and gastro-retentive tablets.

Abstract: An apparatus for the removal of suspended solids and entrained oil from an aqueous solution. Using either wire mesh or corrugated coalescing material made of an oleo-philic material and an oleo-phobic material. An inlet chamber that serves as a pre-coalescing vessel and reduces the velocity of the incoming fluid in an unhindered manor. The vessel contains five strategically placed baffles that gently change the direction of flow throughout the vessel. And four solids collection hoppers located under the vessel three of which have perforated plates that insure the solids become trapped beneath said plates. A coalescing media cleaning device consisting of strategically placed tubes throughout the coalescing media pack the evenly distributed bursts of air bubbles produced by this device agitates the accumulated solids thus releasing the solids into the fluid stream.

Abstract: A photochromic grey coloring 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran of formula (1) wherein R1 is selected from mono-, di- or poly-substituted aryl groups, mono-, di- or poly-substituted naphthyl groups and mono-, di- or poly-substituted heteroaryl groups, wherein at least one substituent is a nitrogen containing group, including amino, C1-C20 and C6-C20 alkylamino, C1-C20 and C6-C20 dialkylamino, C2-C20 dialkenylamino, C2-C20 or C4-C20 di(polyalkenyl)amino, arylamino, diarylamino, C1-C20 alkylarylamino, tetra (C1-C10 linear or branched alkyl) guanidino and cyclic-amino groups and at least one of R7 and R9, which may be the same or different, is selected from C1-C20 N alkylamino C1-C20 N-alkylamido, C1-C20 N,N-dialkylamido, amido, nitro, amino, C1-C20 alkylamino, C1-C20 dialkylamino, C2-C20 dialkenylamino, C4-C20 di(polyalkenyl)amino, arylamino, diarylamino, C1-C20 alkylarylamino, or cyclicamino groups.

Abstract: Azophenyl compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an o-, p-directing substituent; R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted .beta.-hydroxyalkyl group; R.sub.3 is an aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group which is mono- or poly-cyclic and is substituted or unsubstituted; and wherein the benzene ring A may contain one or more further substituents. The compounds are useful as dyestuffs (if they are themselves colored) or as intermediates in the preparation of dyestuffs.