Abstract: Integrated table motion includes a computer-assisted device. The computer-assisted device includes articulating means; means for receiving, via a means for communicatively coupling the computer-assisted device with a table means, a table movement request from a table command means, the table means being separate from the computer-assisted device; means for determining whether the table movement request should be allowed; and means for allowing the table means to perform the table movement request based on determining that the table movement request should be allowed.

Abstract: The spindle area tube removal and installation tool includes an outer tube assembly; an inner tube assembly disposed within the outer tube assembly, the inner tube assembly having a first end and a second end; a handle assembly attached to the first end of inner tube assembly such that when the handle assembly is rotated the inner tube assembly rotates; a head assembly for gripping clamps within the spindle area; a gear assembly communicating with the head assembly, the gear assembly attached to the second end of the inner tube assembly such that when the inner tube assembly rotates the gear assembly provides a ninety degree power transfer to the head assembly, such that the head assembly rotates the clamps within the spindle area 360 degrees, allowing removal of the spindle area tube.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: Systems and methods for shipping to be executed within the framework of a social networking system or social network using information managed within the social networking system through interfaces to carriers that perform the shipping are provided. Shipping registration information for a first user of a social networking system is received, wherein the shipping registration information includes a physical address and at least one authorized payment mechanism. A request by the first user to ship a physical item to a second user of the social networking system is received at the social networking system. Shipping information including a physical address is obtained from the second user. A shipping label for shipping the physical item is generated and provided to the first user for shipping the physical item to the second user.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a welder are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an improved system and method for patient communication during MR procedures. In one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The system includes a scanner having an opening configured to receive a patient and being operable to perform a magnetic resonance imaging sequence. The system also includes a visual communication device disposed in the opening of the scanner and being operable to capture an image of the patient and transmit the image to circuitry outside of the scanner.

Abstract: A method for generating a postal indicia associated with a mailpiece is disclosed. The method includes generating an indicia data stream including a postal information segment and a security segment that is based upon the postal information segment and modifying a portion of the security segment to include additional information, thereby defining a modified indicia data stream.

Abstract: In one aspect the present invention provides methods for treating cancer in a mammal, including the step of administering to a mammal suffering from a cancer an amount of ebselen that is sufficient to inhibit the growth of the cancer. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for enhancing the chemotherapeutic effect of a platinum-containing chemotherapeutic agent administered to a mammal suffering from cancer.

Abstract: A method to provide consolidated shipping information to a server of a carrier by which a package is to be shipped in exchange for a rebate, a discount, or both, is disclosed. The method includes receiving shipping criteria including destination address information and tracking/confirmation information for the package, creating shipping payment information for the package by a postal meter, and generating consolidated shipping information from the destination address information, the tracking/confirmation information, and the shipping payment.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A water-soluble photoluminescent compound including a symmetrical skeletal structure of the formula (A) in which x may represent any integer, and in which the phenyl rings may be substituted, is disclosed. A protein detector comprising such a compound and a method of measuring the total dissolved protein content of a fluid sample are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for tuning a radio frequency coil of a magnetic resonance imaging system includes disposing a plurality of probes at selected portions of a fixture, disposing the fixture proximate to the radio frequency coil at a first location, and obtaining a first set of measurements of an output of the radio frequency coil using an automated test equipment.

Abstract: An electrode structure wherein galvanic corrosion at adhesion layers formed between electrodes and electronic or electro-optic substrates is eliminated. The electrode structure includes an electro-optic crystalline substrate, an amorphous layer disposed on the crystalline substrate, the amorphous layer having a composition substantially similar to a composition of the crystalline substrate, and a gold layer disposed directly on the amorphous layer. The amorphous layer is created using ion sputtering etching techniques that clean and activate the surface of the crystalline substrate such that the gold layer is able to adhere to it.

Abstract: An electrode structure wherein galvanic corrosion at adhesion layers formed between electrodes and electronic or electro-optic substrates is eliminated. The electrode structure includes an electro-optic crystalline substrate, an amorphous layer disposed on the crystalline substrate, the amorphous layer having a composition substantially similar to a composition of the crystalline substrate, and a gold layer disposed directly on the amorphous layer. The amorphous layer is created using ion sputtering etching techniques that clean and activate the surface of the crystalline substrate such that the gold layer is able to adhere to it.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser for dispensing liquid soap. The liquid soap dispenser includes a housing with a soap reservoir and a pressurized gas reservoir disposed in the housing. The pressurized gas reservoir is in fluid communication with the soap reservoir. A dispensing valve is provided between the pressurized gas reservoir and the soap reservoir for selectively opening and closing passage of gas from the pressurized gas reservoir to the soap reservoir. The dispensing valve has an actuator extending from the housing. An elongate flexible dispensing tube in fluid communication with the soap reservoir outwardly extends from the housing.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for verifying the integrity of each one of a number of communication paths, illustratively telephone subscriber loops, that runs between a near end location, illustratively a telephone company central office, and a corresponding remote ("far end") location(s). This system utilizes circuitry, such as a line verification module, that is located at the far end of each path to impart a selected test signal specifically a selected one of a number of sub-audible frequencies, thereto. In one embodiment, the circuitry continously transmits a test signal over the path. The level of the test signal is automatically adjusted such that this signal remains at an approximately constant amplitude regardless of whether that path is in an on-hook or off-hook condition. Central office monitoring circuitry is connected to the near end of every path being verified.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for verifying the integrity of each one of a number of communication paths, illustratively telephone subscriber loops, that runs between a near end location, illustratively a telephone central office, and corresponding remote ("far end") location(s). This system utilizes circuitry, such as a line verification module, that is located at the far end of the path to detect one or more conditions thereat (e.g. loop current and loop voltage) that are indicative of normal operation of the path, e.g. proper on-hook and off-hook conditions. As long as the path is normally operating at the far end, this circuitry would then transmit a test signal, e.g. a selected one of a number of sub-audible frequencies, over the path to the near end. This test signal is chosen to be substantially transparent to normal communication (e.g. local telephone company signalling and transmission frequencies) occurring over that path.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for selecting a single telephone line from among multiple line pairs at a location remote from the central office and isolating that line from the respective subscriber line to allow the performance of line tests on same. Line pairs are sampled sequentially for a short time interval to determine whether a signal is present within an initial detection band, that band having a range about .+-.100 hz of the test signal frequency. If a signal is found, the system shifts to a validation made to defect a signal within a range of about .+-.10 hz of the test signal frequency during a preselected long time interval. Upon finding a signal present at the end of the validation cycle, the system disconnects the selected line from its respective subscriber line and begins performing line tests to diagnose problems.