Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions, and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder wherein y is any integer from 1 to 8; z is any integer from 1 to 8; with the proviso that y and z cannot both equal 1; X is —C —(Y)k—(R1)n or SO2—(Y)k (R1)n; k is 0 or 1; Y is a cycloalkyl or polycyloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or Y is a cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a lifting assembly has a frame structure with a translatable support element. The support element has a load-bearing surface and a screw-form. The screw-form is threadedly connected to a gear which is in mechanical communication with a power source, which may be an electric motor. The load-bearing surface is fixed to a shaft of the translatable support element and at least a portion of the load-bearing surface is angularly oriented with respect to the shaft. A guide with at least one end fixed to the frame structure is adapted to adjust the rotational orientation of the load-bearing surface.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with systems and methods for network communications. In one example, a cellular telecommunications network includes a radio access network with multiple geographically distributed cells, and further includes a core network for providing cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a cellular telecommunications network bearer. The cellular telecommunications network is adapted to provide core network cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a non-cellular telecommunications network bearer via another access network including a plurality of access points. Further, the core network is configured to receive an identifier of said other access network when a device communicates with the core via an access point and selects a charge for providing telecommunications services in dependence upon the value of that identifier.

Abstract: A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.

Abstract: A system and method of generating reports is disclosed. In one embodiment, a user requests a report using a GUI on a device and the request is sent to a report generation server. The report generation server generates the report and sends the report to the requesting device. In another embodiment, a user request a report be generated and sent to another device. The report generation server generates the report according to a format and platform of the intended recipient device and delivers the report.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for generating a subset of relevant entries. In one embodiment, a module comprises an input, a mapper, an extractor, a comparer, and an output. The input accepts a request from a user and the mapper maps the request to a predetermined formula corresponding to a range of birthdates. The extractor extracts birthdate information from each of a plurality of database entries and the comparer compares the extracted birthdate information to the range of birthdates. Entries within the range are flagged and the output generates a subset of relevant entries based on the flagged entries.

Abstract: Systems and methods for control of a heating appliance blower that provide improved the transfer of heat generated in the heating appliance. By automatically timing when the heating appliance blower turns ON and OFF, the heat generated by the heating appliance can be more effectively transferred away from the heating appliance as desired by a user, for example, to improve heating efficiency of the heating appliance.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: A pulsed power source minimizes current ripple disturbance in a main power supply by dividing the pulsed load into a plurality of pulsed sub-loads. The pulsed power source includes a plurality of pulsed load power supplies, each pulsed load power supply receiving charging power from the main power supply and providing pulsed energy to one of the plurality of pulsed sub-loads. Pulsed energy delivered to each of the plurality of pulsed sub-loads is out of phase with the other pulsed sub-loads, resulting in the input current provided by the main power supply having a reduced current ripple magnitude and increased current ripple frequency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a railroad switch point having fixed rails and switching rails. The switch point includes a first railroad tie having a top side. The switch point also includes a rod positioned at the top side of the first railroad tie. The rod is coupled to the switching rails and is also coupled to a switch actuator. A first rail support is secured to the top side of the first railroad tie for supporting the fixed rails and the switching rails above the rod.

Abstract: A networked information indexing and search apparatus and method provide access, including indexing and search access, to information located on one or more intranets, the Internet, or both. The networked search apparatus, also referred to herein as a network search device or network search appliance, and method comprise configuration, indexing, and searching capabilities to facilitate networked information search and retrieval.

Abstract: A variety of methods and systems are disclosed that facilitate character creation. One embodiment of the present invention teaches receiving a first virtual character set and operating a logical algorithm on the first virtual character set to generate a second virtual character set. Another embodiment teaches a method for playing an interactive game by generating actions, behaviors and/or decisions for a virtual character. Additional embodiments teach a system for character creation.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a jet, in fluid communication with a source of diluent, extending into a mixing chamber of the dispenser. The jet includes an aperture, typically in a sidewall thereof, configured to spray the diluent. A diffuser is disposed below the jet. The concentrate is emitted into the mixing chamber. The diluent and concentrate collide in the mixing chamber to create a frothed beverage.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a diluent jet directed at a wall of a mixing chamber thereof such that a swirling descending mass of diluent is formed. A concentrate dispensing outlet ejects concentrate into the swirling mass of diluent causing turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate to create a frothed or whipped beverage. Instead of creating a swirling mass of diluent, the diluent jet and concentrate dispensing outlet may be oriented substantially directly at one another such that the streams of concentrate and diluent collide causing a turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate.

Abstract: A multiple dispenser assembly includes a nozzle having a plurality of beverage concentrate and diluent inlets and discharge outlets. An outer housing extends downwardly from the nozzle. The beverage concentrate inlets and outlets are configured to permit viscous beverage concentrates to pass therethrough in a selective manner. A diluent jet is disposed in fluid communication with the diluent outlet so as to direct diluent across a downward discharge axis of at least one of the discharge outlets to create a frothed beverage. Thus, the nozzle can accommodate a variety of beverage concentrate flavors and selectively froth at least one of the beverages.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a jet, in fluid communication with a source of non-carbonated diluent, extending into a mixing chamber of the dispenser. The jet includes an aperture, typically in a sidewall thereof, configured to spray the diluent towards the wall of the mixing chamber. A diffuser is disposed below the jet. The diffuser may be in fluid communication with a concentrate dispensing outlet so as to emit concentrate into the mixing chamber. The diluent and concentrate collide in the mixing chamber to create a frothed beverage.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods and systems for network communications. In one example of such a method, respective groups of cells are first allocated to respective location regions. Next, respective indicators are received from various devices, indicating the identity of the cell occupied by the corresponding device. Additionally, a database is maintained that includes information concerning the location region occupied by each device. In operation, when a device switches from a radio access network to another access network, the other access network receives the indicator of the identity of the cell occupied by the device and, in dependence thereon, selects the location region which the device is deemed to occupy by a core network.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns systems and methods for location updating in communications networks. In one example, when a device initiates a connection to an access network, by way of which a communications network is adapted to provide core network GSM functions to devices registered therewith over a non-GSM bearer, a core network interrogates the device to obtain, if available, data indicative of the cell occupied thereby, interrogates the core network to obtain, if available, an indicator of the identity of the cell occupied by the device, obtains, if available, data indicative of the location of the access point with which the device communicates, and, in dependence on that location, selects an access controller for communicating with the access point or instructs the device to attempt to connect to the GSM radio access network.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with systems and methods for network communications. In one example, a cellular telecommunications network includes a radio access network with multiple geographically distributed cells, and further includes a core network for providing cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a cellular telecommunications network bearer. The cellular telecommunications network is adapted to provide core network cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a non-cellular telecommunications network bearer via another access network including a plurality of access points. Further, the core network is configured to receive an identifier of said other access network when a device communicates with the core via an access point and selects a charge for providing telecommunications services in dependence upon the value of that identifier.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns systems and methods for implementing location based services in communications networks. In one example, when the GMLC of a telecommunications network receives a request for the location of a mobile terminal, an SMLC is interrogated to obtain therefrom, if available, data indicative of the location of the relevant mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may be caused to selectively switch between a GSM radio access network and another access network if no location information is derivable from one of the access networks currently used by the device.