Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.

Abstract: A crown assistive device includes a plurality of clips adapted to be fitted over teeth, each clip shaped with a curved exterior and an interior with an edge adapted to contact a crown, wherein the clips are spaced apart with openings to receive floss, and the ends of the clips on a first side are connected with a first bar and the ends of the clips on a second side are connected together as a second bar.

Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.

Abstract: The invention relates to TNFR1 binding proteins, in particular those which are capable of preventing dimerisation of TNFR1 chains, and to their use in therapy.

Abstract: This thermoplastic elastomer is present in a substantially solid state suitable for use as a binder for a propellant, explosive, and/or gas generant of a supplemental restraint system. The thermoplastic elastomer is formed from a composition including A blocks which are crystalline at temperatures below about 75° C. and B blocks which are amorphous at temperatures above about ?20° C. The A blocks are derived from oxetane derivatives and the B blocks are derived from oxiranes and derivatives thereof. The A blocks and B-blocks are end-capped with a diisocyanate having a first isocyanate moiety that is substantially more reactive with the terminal groups of the blocks than the second isocyanate moiety, whereby the more reactive first isocyanate moiety is capable of reacting with the terminal groups of the blocks, leaving the less reactive second isocyanate moiety free and unreacted.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer is present in a substantially solid state suitable for use as a binder for a propellant, explosive, and/or gas generant of a supplemental restraint system. The thermoplastic elastomer is formed from a composition including A blocks which are crystalline at temperatures below about 75° C. and B blocks which are amorphous at temperatures above about ?20° C. The A blocks are derived from oxetane derivatives and/or tetrahydrofuran derivatives. The B blocks are derived from oxetanes, tetrahydrofuran, oxiranes, and derivatives thereof. The A and B blocks are end-capped with at least one diisocyanate and linked with at least one difunctional oligomer having two functional groups which are reactive with free and unreacted isocyanate moieties of the diisocyanate.

Abstract: A process is provided in which at least one polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of at least three, preferably four, serves as a polymerization initiator. The polyol initiator is optionally, although preferably, reacted with a catalyst to form a catalyst-initiator complex, which is then used in the polymerization of glycidyl nitrate. The resulting polyfunctional poly(glycidyl nitrate) has a functionality substantially equivalent in number to the hydroxyl functionality of the polyol. The poly(glycidyl nitrate) is cross-linked with at least one aromatic diisocyanate having at least one aromatic ring and two isocyanate moieties bonded directly to the at least one aromatic ring. Examples of the aromatic diisocyanate include toluene diisocyanate, phenylene diisocyanate, and/or methylene di-p-phenylene diisocyanate.

Abstract: A process for the removal of organic impurities from sulfuric acid utilizing either liquid or super critical carbon dioxide is provided. The process comprises providing a solution of sulfuric acid contaminated with at least one organic compound and subjecting the solution to countercurrent extraction with one of supercritical carbon dioxide and liquid carbon dioxide. Processes for removing organic contaminants from a waste stream generated in the manufacture of trinitrotoluene are also provided.

Abstract: A remote monitoring system providing diagnostic and remedial functions to a computer system. The remote monitoring system comprises a service center and a diagnostic agent. The diagnostic agent is located proximate to the monitored computer system and electronically coupled to the monitored computer system such that the diagnostic agent can retrieve information about the various states of the monitored computer system. The diagnostic agent stores the retrieved information and further processes it for future use. Such information includes fault monitor information, accounting information, system performance information, and system management information. In addition, the diagnostic agent has control over the monitored computer system allowing it to perform diagnostic and remedial functions. Further, the diagnostic agent is electronically coupled to a service center located remotely to the monitored computer system.

Abstract: An enhanced cache line directory entry includes at least one affinity bit that indicates an affinity for a particular type of cache line ownership. The affinity bit is used to modify a request for a cache line in accordance with the indicated affinity. The affinity bit may represent an affinity for read-only requests, and the affinity bit may represent an affinity for read-write requests. For example, if an I/O affinity bit is in the set state and an I/O device requests a cache line with read-write permission, the request may be converted to a read-only request in accordance with the indicated affinity. As another example, if a processor affinity bit is in the set state and a processor requests a cache line with read-only permission, the request may be converted to a read-write request. Software control of the affinity bits enables system performance to be tuned and cache coherency operations can thereby be reduced.

Abstract: An enhanced cache line directory entry includes at least one affinity bit that indicates an affinity for a particular type of cache line ownership. The affinity bit is used to modify a request for a cache line in accordance with the indicated affinity. The affinity bit may represent an affinity for read-only requests, and the affinity bit may represent an affinity for read-write requests. For example, if an I/O affinity bit is in the set state and an I/O device requests a cache line with read-write permission, the request may be converted to a read-only request in accordance with the indicated affinity. As another example, if a processor affinity bit is in the set state and a processor requests a cache line with read-only permission, the request may be converted to a read-write request. Software control of the affinity bits enables system performance to be tuned and cache coherency operations can thereby be reduced.