Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for receiving an indication about an amount of background IOs a background scheduler is capable of performing on a plurality of applications, wherein the indication may be based upon, at least in part, one of host IO latency and a rate of the host IO latency being at one of a plurality of levels. One or more applications of the plurality of applications on which to perform the background IOs may be determined. The background IO applications to be performed on the one or more applications of the plurality of applications may be scheduled based upon, at least in part, one of the host IO latency and the rate of the host IO latency being at one of the plurality of levels.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for receiving an indication about an amount of background IOs a background scheduler is capable of performing on a plurality of applications, wherein the indication may be based upon, at least in part, one of host IO latency and a rate of the host IO latency being at one of a plurality of levels. One or more applications of the plurality of applications on which to perform the background IOs may be determined. The background IO applications to be performed on the one or more applications of the plurality of applications may be scheduled based upon, at least in part, one of the host IO latency and the rate of the host IO latency being at one of the plurality of levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube joint for joining first and second tubes located in a fired heater for heating process fluids, e.g., process heaters and heated tubular reactors both with and without catalyst. The tubes are joined in face-to-face contact, e.g., by welding the tube joint of the first tube to the tube joint of the second tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube joint for joining first and second tubes located in a fired heater for heating process fluids, e.g., process heaters and heated tubular reactors both with and without catalyst. The tubes are joined in face-to-face contact, e.g., by welding the tube joint of the first tube to the tube joint of the second tube.

Abstract: A computer readable media containing instructions for a processor to implement a plurality of steps comprising: accessing a time constraint for an entitlement, determining whether the time constraint has been satisfied, and responsive to the determination that the time constraint has been satisfied, modifying the entitlement, wherein the duration of the entitlement is less than the duration of the license for the digital content.

Abstract: A light comprises a light body for supporting an illumination light source and for receiving a battery, a first light source disposed in the light body for selectively providing illumination; a cover for receiving an optional second light source; a switch for selectively energizing the first light source, the optional second light source, or both; and a circuit structure for receiving electrical potential and providing electrical connections among the first light source, the optional second light source, the switch, and the terminals.

Abstract: A data processing system is disclosed in which a plurality of central processing units have access to all the system resources, i.e., have a peer relationship. During initialization of the data processing system, all the system resources are allocated to the individual central processing units according to a preselected distribution procedure, the identification of available resources thereafter being stored in the files of the individual central processing units. During the operation of the data processing system, the resources can be reallocated by a predetermined procedure. The central processing units entering such a relationship are required to include apparatus and/or software procedures that prevent access to system resources not assigned thereto. A mail box procedure, using locations in the main memory unit permit communication between the central processing units and are used in the dynamic allocation of resources.

Abstract: A penile rigidity and tumescence monitor and apparatus including a transducer apparatus (20) for providing output signals indicative of penile rigidity and tumescence throughout a penile tumescent event. A control apparatus (22) being operatively interconnected to the transducer apparatus (20) for providing control thereover. A control apparatus (22) also provides for acquisition and storage of penil rigidity and tumescence data represented by the output signals received from the transducer apparatus (20). The transducer apparatus (20) includes readily detachable loop-like portions (38) enabling replacement of the loop-like portions (38).

Abstract: Tray for wheel chairs or the like is supported by cantilever suspension, on knobs of which those on one side are movable by one-handed manipulation in a direction away from the attached ends of said knobs, to permit easy installation on, and removal from, said chair.