Abstract: A molded panel for buildings is manufactured in a manner that permits the blocking tab along the upper edge of the panel to be molded in a position that is close to its final desired position. Pressure is applied to the locking tab as it cools, thereby bringing the locking tab into its final position.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to a network traffic synchronization mechanism facilitating the deployment of network devices in redundant network topologies. In certain embodiments, when a first network device directly receives network traffic, it copies the network traffic and transmits it to at least one partner network device. The partner network device processes the copied network traffic, just as if it had received it directly, but, in one embodiment, discards the traffic before forwarding it on to its destination. In one embodiment, the partner network devices are operative to exchange directly received network traffic. As a result, the present invention provides enhanced reliability and seamless failover. Each unit, for example, is ready at any time to take over for the other unit should a failure occur.

Abstract: A method for managing or treating an inflammatory, erosive, dyspeptic or reflux disorder of the proximal digestive tract of a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an ACE2 inhibitor. A therapeutic combination, useful to treat any disease or condition in which an NSAID is indicated, comprises an NSAID in an anti-inflammatory, analgesic or antipyretic effective amount and a gastroprotective agent that comprises an ACE2 inhibitor in an amount effective to protect mucosal surfaces of the proximal digestive tract from erosion or ulceration induced by the NSAID.

Abstract: A siding panel for installation in courses, includes features that allow for proper panel to panel engagement, so that the divisions between the individual panels can not be seen. Panels are joined in a friction fit after being brought together by a free panel being moved vertically upward into a frictional engagement with an attached panel. Joining is complete based frictional engagement and frictional locking between portions of each panel.

Abstract: Synchronization of network traffic compression mechanisms deployed in redundant network topologies. In one implementation, the present invention features the synchronization of compression statistics on redundant network devices to facilitate failover and load sharing operations in the management of data flows traversing computer network environments. In one implementation, compression meta data is appended to synchronization packets and transmitted to one or more partner or redundant network devices. The receiving network devices use the compression meta data to synchronize one or more data flow control processes or data structures. Implementations of the present invention also feature process flows that increase the efficiency of synchronizing compression related operations.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems allowing for network link state mirroring in intermediate network devices. A variety of intermediate network devices disposed between two network devices are operationally transparent to the two network devices. For example, a bandwidth management device disposed between a gateway router and a LAN hub or switch, is operationally transparent, to both network devices since the bandwidth management device, pacing or otherwise controlling packet flows, does not alter the essential routing or switching functions of the devices. The present invention promotes or enhances this operational transparency by mirroring the link state detected at a first network interface on other network interfaces. This functionality is highly useful in today's network topologies where information regarding failure of a link can be used to re-route traffic, alert a network administrator, and the like.

Abstract: A molded panel for buildings is manufactured in a manner that permits the blocking tab along the upper edge of the panel to be molded in a position that is close to its final desired position. Pressure is applied to the locking tab as it cools, thereby bringing the locking tab into its final position.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for creating a digital document, the digital document including content layout, additional information, and altering machine executable instructions, the method including, in response to, or subsequent to, a request or activation event, implementing the altering machine executable instructions which may apply auxiliary layout information and may apply auxiliary content information prior to altering and rendering the digital document for the event requested or activated, wherein the altering machine executable instructions may include different instructions for altering and rendering the digital document based on which request event or activation event is initiated or the medium on which the newly rendered digital document will be displayed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to a network traffic synchronization mechanism facilitating the deployment of network devices in redundant network topologies. In certain embodiments, when a first network device directly receives network traffic, it copies the network traffic and transmits it to at least one partner network device. The partner network device processes the copied network traffic, just as if it had received it directly, but, in one embodiment, discards the traffic before forwarding it on to its destination. In one embodiment, the partner network devices are operative to exchange directly received network traffic. As a result, the present invention provides enhanced reliability and seamless failover. Each unit, for example, is ready at any time to take over for the other unit should a failure occur.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for creating a digital document, the digital document including content layout, additional information, and altering machine executable instructions, the method including, in response to, or subsequent to, a request or activation event, implementing the altering machine executable instructions which may apply auxiliary layout information and may apply auxiliary content information prior to altering and rendering the digital document for the event requested or activated, wherein the altering machine executable instructions may include different instructions for altering and rendering the digital document based on which request event or activation event is initiated or the medium on which the newly rendered digital document will be displayed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to a network traffic synchronization mechanism facilitating the deployment of network devices in redundant network topologies. In certain embodiments, when a first network device directly receives network traffic, it copies the network traffic and transmits it to at least one partner network device. The partner network device processes the copied network traffic, just as if it had received it directly, but, in one embodiment, discards the traffic before forwarding it on to its destination. In one embodiment, the partner network devices are operative to exchange directly received network traffic. As a result, the present invention provides enhanced reliability and seamless failover. Each unit, for example, is ready at any time to take over for the other unit should a failure occur.

Abstract: A method and system for placing an excitable icon in or next to a screen Internet advertisement offering users the ability to print information related to the advertised product or service, which could consist of, but is not limited to, a marketing brochure or coupon. The method and system performs these tasks without noticeably altering the appearance of the web page on which the screen Internet advertisement and button are placed, opening a new browser window for the information to be displayed or redirecting the browser to the advertiser's web page.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems allowing for dynamic bandwidth management schemes responsive to the state of a plurality of access links in redundant network topologies. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a bandwidth management device that periodically queries routing systems associated with access links, conceptually grouped into a virtual access link, to monitor that load of the access links and, depending on the detected load, adjust the configuration of the bandwidth management device to avoid overloading one or more of the access links. Embodiments of the present invention increases network efficiency and help network traffic to flow more smoothly with higher throughput. In one embodiment, the dynamic link control functionality is invoked when any given access link reaches a threshold capacity level.

Abstract: A genetic algorithm architecture implements a two-stage completion genetic algorithm with respect to an evolving current population data set. The two-stage completion genetic algorithm that includes genotype and phenotype completion loops. The genotype completion loop operates to compete the current population data set based on genotype field fitness scores. The genotype completion loop also implements a phenogenesis operator used to generate a current phenotype set. The phenotype completion loop operates, concurrently with the genotype completion loop, to evaluate the current phenotype set, constrained relative to the current population data set, against a fitness function to produce phenotype fitness scores. The phenotype completion loop implements a genotype reduction operator that then determines corresponding genotype fitness scores for use as the basis for competition in the genotype completion loop.

Abstract: A method of joining surfaces comprising: providing a first surface comprising a layer of silver; interposing between the first surface and a second surface a eutectic composite which melts below 140° C.; raising the temperature of the eutectic composite to a first temperature above the eutectic temperature to at least partially melt the eutectic composite and form molten eutectic alloy; and contacting the molten eutectic alloy with silver layer of the first surface so as to cause inter-diffusion and reaction between the eutectic alloy and the silver, wherein the relative proportions of silver and eutectic composite are selected such that a non-eutectic composition forms between silver and the metals contained in the eutectic composite, the non-eutectic composition having a melting temperature higher than said first temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to methods and assays for the early determination of whether a test agent is a carcinogen. These novel methods and assays are used to correlate the pattern of differential gene expression from mammalian cells treated with the test agent with reference patterns of differential gene expression of mammalian cells treated with known carcinogens. Further, the present invention is drawn to methods of use of DNA and RNA isolated from the treated mammalian cells as well as kits comprising same. The present invention also is drawn to methods of determining whether a test agent is a carcinogen by measuring protein synthesis or post-translational modifications from mammalian cells treated with the test agent compared with mammalian cells treated with a known carcinogen.

Abstract: Payment device including a mobile terminal and a financial data storage element, wherein the mobile terminal and the financial data storage element are logically associated, and wherein the financial data storage element is coupled to the mobile terminal.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to methods and assays for the early determination of whether a test agent is a carcinogen. These novel methods and assays are used to correlate the pattern of differential gene expression from mammalian cells treated with the test agent with reference patterns of differential gene expression of mammalian cells treated with known carcinogens. Further, the present invention is drawn to methods of use of DNA and RNA isolated from the treated mammalian cells as well as kits comprising same. The present invention also is drawn to methods of determining whether a test agent is a carcinogen by measuring protein synthesis or post-translational modifications from mammalian cells treated with the test agent compared with mammalian cells treated with a known carcinogen.

Abstract: A push-pull coupling for coupling a valve spool to a coaxial cable includes a lost-motion connection which operatively disconnects the coaxial cable from the valve spool when in a first mode and positively connects the coaxial cable to the valve spool when in a second mode. Switching from the first mode to the second mode is accomplished by energizing an electromagnetic actuator within the coupling which locks components to one another to transmit push and pull motion. When the actuator is deenergized, the components move relative to one another, disconnecting the coaxial cable from the valve spool. The push-pull coupling is used in hydraulic machines to prevent operation of hydraulic cylinders when a driver is not seated on the machine so as to close a seat operated switch which energizes the electromagnetic actuator.