Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of superoxide dismutase 1, soluble. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding superoxide dismutase 1, soluble. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of superoxide dismutase 1, soluble expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of superoxide dismutase 1, soluble are provided.

Abstract: This novel silent operating mode for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) reduces noise and emissions compared to traditional HEV operating modes. It is a complementary series of software control functions that allows the vehicle to operate with reduced noise and emissions where specifically needed, while phasing-in engine power where allowed. The method utilizes an energy storage system budget associated with a modal quantity of energy allocated for the mode, and is adapted to automatically adjust the operation of the vehicle to accommodate deviations from the budgeted energy amount. The mode also adjusts the vehicle operation in conjunction with changes in the parametric conditions of the ESS.

Abstract: An automated voting system comprising single or multiple voting stations for controlling and being a voting station simultaneously. The voting system includes an integrated pointing device with graphical user interface for displaying the ballots. The voting stations may or may not be interconnected and indeed may operate as a single unit as a complete polling station. The voting system will track the number of votes and continuously display the number of votes cast on a counter system as it clearly displays the voter intent. The automated voting system also provides security for the voter and the system both internal and external. The external security system may be controlled by the polling authorities while the internal security system operates independently. The automated voting system is also capable of providing multiple ballot styles in one or more voting units and provides a touch electronic keyboard for write-in candidates.

Abstract: A method is described for use with a server serving requested records among a multiplicity of records, and with a predetermined list of record identifiers, and with a first file containing information about records corresponding to the record identifiers. The method comprises the steps of: selecting at least two of the record identifiers from the list; for each one record identifier of the record identifiers: presenting a request to the server with respect to the record identifier; receiving a record from the server, said record corresponding to the record identifier; parsing the record, thereby deriving received information of interest from the record; comparing the received information of interest with corresponding information in the first file; and annunciating any difference between the received information of interest and the corresponding information in the first file.

Abstract: A method and apparatus reports alarm events detected by an alarm system having a plurality of users, each user having a name and identified by an identifier other than the name. The system detects an event of interest relating to a user, creates a data stream indicative of the event and indicative of the identifier of the user, extracts from the data stream the identifier of the user, determines the name of the user based upon the identifier of the user, selects a message recipient based upon the event of interest, creates a text message addressed to the selected message recipient, the text message communicating the name of the user and communicating information indicative of the event of interest, and transmits the text message via a global communications network.

Abstract: A system and method for reliabe delivery of datagram protocol data unit (PDU) packets generated by a network oriented application at a first computing network element to a second computing network element across a network. The method steps include: at the first computing network element, capturing generated datagram packets destined for the second computing network element; determining a size of a payload associated with the datagram and communicating the size of the payload to the second computing element via a reliable connection-oriented transport service PDU; communicating the actual payload to the second computing element via the reliable connection-oriented transport service PDU; and, at the second computing network element, utilizing payload size and payload to reconstruct a datagram PDU including the payload for a network application at the second computing network element. By this technique, reliable datagram PDU transport over the network is ensured.

Abstract: A system and method for reliably delivery of datagram protocol data unit (PDU) packets generated by a network oriented application at a first computing network element to a second computing network element across a network. The method steps include: at the first computing network element, capturing generated datagram packets destined for the second computing network element; determining a size of a payload associated with the datagram and communicating the size of the payload to the second computing element via a reliable connection-oriented transport service; communicating the actual payload to the second computing element via the reliable connection-oriented transport service; and, at the second computing network element, utilizing payload size and payload to reconstruct a datagram PDU including the payload for a network application at the second computing network element. By this technique, reliable datagram PDU transport over the network is ensured.

Abstract: A method of redirecting content requests among content distribution network peers. In operation, a client sends a request for content to a content distribution network (CDN). When this CDN does not currently have the capacity to deliver the content, the CDN refers to one or more content distribution tables to see if the neighbour peers are able to provide this content. The content distribution table is populated at the time of distribution of the content. When the neighbour peer has this content, the request is redirected to the neighbour peer. In redirecting request, an address of the neighbour peer is appending to the previous address such that each peer receiving the request knows where the request came from and where it has been previously.

Abstract: A framework for service personalization based upon a users personal profile is provided. The framework includes a method of providing service personalization (SP) in which a user agent identifies itself as being service personalization enabled to being a SP session. A SP engine assigns a unique identifier to the user agent for tagging all subsequent traffic from that subscriber. The SP engine establishes direct communications between the user agent and an appropriate entity for obtaining information on the location of the subscriber profile and derives personalization rules to form a personalization rule module that encodes criteria for performing personalization functions on user traffic. When a specific subscriber request for content is received, the SP engine invokes the personalization rules of the personalization rule module for application to content requested. It is important to note that the personalization rules can be invoked in one of four places, in two general categories.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive articles and methods, particularly stretch removable adhesive articles that are preferably for use in adhering to skin or like delicate surfaces. Preferably, stretch removability of the article occurs as a result of the selection of a stretch removable pressure sensitive adhesive. In one embodiment of the articles and methods, the adhesive and backing delaminate upon removal. In another embodiment of the articles and methods, the backing includes a predefined tab located in a central location of the backing.

Abstract: The present invention is a safety shield assembly having a shield and a collar for connecting the shield to a fluid handling device whereby the shield may be pivoted with respect to the collar. Preferably, the safety shield assembly may be used with a needle assembly, an intravenous infusion set a syringe, a catheter or other fluid handling devices or assemblies that contain piercing elements.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of using a safety shield assembly having a shield and a collar and more particularly a method of using a safety shield assembly with a fluid handling device whereby the shield may be pivoted with respect to the collar. Preferably, a method of using a safety shield assembly with a needle assembly, an intravenous infusion set a syringe, a catheter or other fluid handling devices or assemblies that contain piercing elements.

Abstract: A navigation and mobile communication satellite system including a Geo-Mobile (GEM) satellite (14) and a plurality of Global Position System (GPS) satellites (50). The GEM satellite (14) is in operative communication with at least one ground segment (12) and at least one user segment (16), and includes a GEM processor for providing communication services to the user segments (16). The GPS network is also in operative communication with at least one of the user segments (16) and at least one of the ground segments (12). The GPS network provides navigation data to the user segment (16). Each of the ground segments (12) include a gateway station (28) for receiving the navigation data and uplinking the navigation data to the GEM satellite (14) such that the navigation data is rebroadcast to the user segments (16) at a higher power than from the GPS network alone. In this manner, the GEM system provides a navigation signal at a much higher power than the present GPS system.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for assembling a safety shield assembly and more particularly a method for assembling a safety shield assembly with a fluid handling device. Preferably, the safety shield assembly may be assembled with a needle assembly, an intravenous infusion set a syringe, a catheter or other fluid handling devices or assemblies that contain piercing elements.

Abstract: An automated voting system comprising single or multiple voting stations for controlling and being a voting station simultaneously. The voting system includes an integrated pointing device with graphical user interface for displaying the ballots.

Abstract: A fail-safe varistor includes either a fail-short or a fail-open device. Both devices include a fusible, electrically conductive material that melts before the varistor fails due to overvoltage. In the fail-open device, the fusible, electrically conductive material joins separated portions of the leads. The material also may join at least one of the leads directly to a ceramic disk of the varistor. Upon reaching the predetermined temperature, the varistor melts causing a circuit including the varistor to open. In the fail-short device, the material melts creating a short between the leads. This short causes a fuse or a breaker to open the circuit.

Abstract: A stackable pallet for transporting gas containers is provided. The pallet includes a frame structure for supporting the gas cylinders. The structure includes a lower end having a lower locking structure. The upper end has an upper locking structure shaped and dimensioned to be mateable with the lower locking structure of another like pallet to lock the pallets in a stacked arrangement. The pallets may form part of a stackable pallet system which includes a plurality of pallets, some of which may be locked together in a stacked arrangement to the bed of a trailer or other vehicle.

Abstract: A knock-down cart for pressurized gas cylinders has a castered base defining a platform with an aperture formed centrally therethrough. An elongated mast is formed by vertical posts spaced by cross bars and having an upper end receivable through the platform aperture from the bottom thereof, and coupling structure fixed to the lower end of the mast and dimensioned to prevent passage through the aperture and bolted to the base. A retaining frame includes two H-frames respectively U-bolted to the mast posts above the base and having their ends interconnected by end rails secured by bolts to nuts fixed to the cross members. A manifold support is U-bolted to one of the mast posts above the retaining frame, and a cover has a central aperture receiving the mast therethrough and is U-bolted to the mast posts above the manifold support.

Abstract: A plug-in lamp socket assembly is provided that maintains connections sealed to the environment between the electrical lamp leads, electrical socket contacts and circuits of the circuit carrier. The assembly has a lamp socket member for receiving a lamp in an aligned manner. A cap plate connects to the lamp socket member and is non-removable therefrom. The lamp socket has tabs that require proper alignment of the tabs for insertion into a circuit carrier having circuits molded therein. An O-ring seals the removable connection between the lamp socket, cap plate, assembly and the circuit carrier. The circuit carrier is sealed to the lens housing.