Abstract: A method to detect a computer virus may be utilized by a virus detection routine which monitors electronic messages transmitted by an electronic mail (e-mail) application. Random numbers may be generated and associated with specific e-mail addresses in a distribution list or electronic address book. Each time the e-mail application transmits an electronic message, the virus routine may be invoked to inspect recipient addresses of the outgoing message. If the e-mail addresses corresponding to the random numbers match one or more of the recipient addresses, the virus routine may alert a user of potential virus activity.

Abstract: Flexible, fire resistant, layered reflecting and photoluminous material is provided which combines the advantages of a light reflective component and a luminescent component in a fire resistant structure which meets National Fire Protection Association standards for inclusion in firefighter's protective clothing. The material includes a first layer of microspherical glass bead or prismatic light reflective plastic material having an underlying surface formed with a plurality of minute prism-like formations projecting therefrom at regular spaced intervals and an overlying substantially smooth light transmissive surface; a second layer containing a homogeneous blend of a resin containing effective amounts of a fire retardant, photoluminescent and, optionally luminescent additives; and a third layer which is a fire retardant fabric. The layers are joined at a first region such that the prism-like formations are substantially disabled or destroyed.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for interconnecting computer peripherals with portable and desktop computers and other digital devices. More specifically, the present invention includes a system and method for simultaneously connecting multiple portable computer peripherals to a single portable computer interface slot, for connecting portable computer peripherals to a desktop computer, and for connecting a portable ZIP™ drive to a portable computer. A system for providing a supplemental power supply for the computer peripheral is also provided.

Abstract: A service monitor and a browser monitor determine performance metrics on both a server and a client in connection with a distributed application running on a network. While applicable to other types of distributed application data, an example is described in which a Web page is requested by a user running a browser program on the client computer. In response, the server transmits the requested Web page, along with JavaScript code that defines a browser monitor, to the client. A browser monitoring function controlled by this code determines a plurality of different performance metrics related to the access of Web pages by the client. In addition, the server monitor determines performance metrics specific to its function in providing the Web page to the client. A correlated performance metric is determined by combining a server performance metric with a browser performance metric.

Abstract: Flexible, fire resistant, layered reflecting and photoluminous material is provided which combines the advantages of a light reflective component and a luminescent component in a fire resistant structure which meets National Fire Protection Association standards for inclusion in firefighter's protective clothing. The material includes a first layer of microspherical glass bead or prismatic light reflective plastic material having an underlying surface formed with a plurality of minute prism-like formations projecting therefrom at regular spaced intervals and an overlying substantially smooth light transmissive surface; a second layer containing a homogeneous blend of a resin containing effective amounts of fire retardant, photoluminescent and, optionally luminescent additives; and a third layer which is a fire retardant fabric. The layers are joined at a first region such that the prism-like formations are substantially disabled or destroyed.

Abstract: A gas supply (30) supplies pressurized gas to a nozzle (1) such that a flow of gas is discharged through an aperture (77) defined between a lip (3) of the nozzle and a vibrating diaphragm (9). A liquid dispenser (42) introduces a metered quantity of liquid into the gas flow such that the liquid droplets are atomized by the vibrating diaphragm. The diaphragm is held under tension so that it is vibrated by the gas flow. The supply of gas may be a manually operated displacement or diaphragm pump or may be a pressurized gas container. Metered doses may be dispensed for oral inhalation without providing external energy source for the vibration of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A method of treating contact lenses comprising the use of an iodine-chromophore to indicate neutralization of oxidative disinfectants.

Abstract: A composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting of contact lenses that employ an electrical field applied to a lens that causes contaminating deposits to migrate therefrom is described. The composition of the invention includes a pair of component materials having different electrochemical potentials wherein the materials are substantially contained in a form wherein each material remains sufficiently physically separated when in contact with opposite sides of the lens such that the difference in electrochemical potential between the two materials is sufficient to cause charged contaminating deposits to migrate from the lens. The method of the invention requires placing a contaminated lens between a pair of component materials having different electrochemical potentials wherein physical separation is maintained, preferably, by including one of the components in a gel while the other component is in solution or another gel.

Abstract: Contact lenses are cleaned by contacting the lenses with a composition containing an effective amount of one or more cyclodextrins. The compositions can also be employed at elevated temperatures or may contain suitable antimicrobial agents in order to simultaneously clean and disinfect the lenses.

Abstract: An apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus is provided. The apparatus includes a remote transmitter, a receiver/stimulator, and an electrode. The receiver/stimulator is activated by an electromagnetic signal generated by the transmitter. In response, the receiver/stimulator generates an electrical stimulus pulse which is administered to the individual through the electrode. The receiver/stimulator and electrode are worn by the individual. Stimulation indicator means on the receiver/stimulator provides a positive indication that the stimulation has been administered to the individual. Various characteristics of the electrical stimulus pulse may be adjusted to vary the individual's perceived averseness of the stimulus. A method of treatment utilizing the apparatus of this invention is also provided.

Abstract: An evaluation system for computer performance resulting from user generated information at a remote workstation. The system 6 includes interfaces 8, 9 between the computer 5 and the workstation 14 and means 10 for recording user generated information and computer responses and times associated therewith. A processor 11 identifies known commands and responses to produce a user profile taking into account the user thinking time and typing rate or intercharacter times. The playback block 12 allows repeated reproduction of the original user's actions with the original delays including thinking times and intercharacter times associated therewith. During playback, the response times of the computer for commands and character echo times are measured and stored for analysis by block 13. Such analysis allow statistics for different system configurations or load conditions to be provided.

Abstract: A dual bluff body vortex flowmeter includes a flow passage having first and second ends and a vortex-responsive sensor disposed in the passageway between its ends. A parallel pair of circularly cylindrical bluff bodies are disposed one each between the sensor and the two ends of the passage. The downstream portion of each bluff body faces towards the sensor, so that the sensor is responsive to vortices shed from either the first or second bluff body, when fluid flows in the passage from the first to second end, or from the second to the first, respectively. The sensor is preferably a piezoelectric device mounted in a cantilever beam disposed between the first and second bluff bodies and connected to the interior wall of the flow passage.

Abstract: This invention relates to ester derivatives of 4-hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione (4-OH-4-A), including the acetate, heptanoate, dodecanoate, hemisuccinate and benzoate esters of 4-OH-4-A.This invention also relates to a method of using the esters in the inhibition of estrogen biosynthesis.