Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly f-block metal MOFs which selectively sorb one component (e.g. para-xylene) from a mixture of components (e.g. m-/p-xylene mixture). The invention also relates to methods of producing and using said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly f-block metal MOFs which selectively sorb one component (e.g. para-xylene) from a mixture of components (e.g. m-/p-xylene mixture). The invention also relates to methods of producing and using said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly f-block metal MOFs which selectively sorb one component (e.g. para-xylene) from a mixture of components (e.g. m-/p-xylene mixture). The invention also relates to methods of producing and using said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly f-block metal MOFs which selectively sorb one component (e.g. para-xylene) from a mixture of components (e.g. m-/p-xylene mixture). The invention also relates to methods of producing and using said compounds.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for balancing management loads. Loads are analyzed for a plurality of hardware control points to form an analysis in response to receiving a notification from a hardware control point indicating that a new manageable data processing system has been discovered. One of the plurality of hardware control points is selected using the analysis to form a selected hardware control point. The message is sent to the selected hardware control point to manage the new manageable data processing system, wherein the selected hardware control point manages the new manageable data processing system.

Abstract: A communication system includes transmit and receive paths, a balancing filter, a noise generator, a detector, and an interface. The transmit path is operable to generate data for communication on a communication network. The receive path is operable to receive data from the communication network. The balancing filter is coupled between the transmit path and the receive path. The noise generator is operable to inject a noise signal on the receive path. The detector is operable to measure reflected power in the transmit path associated with the noise signal. The interface is operable to receive a plurality of sets of coefficients for configuring the balancing filter, wherein the detector is operable to measure the reflected power for each of the sets of coefficients.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a fill port for a flexible container such as a flexible self supporting dewatering or marine structure. The container includes a flexible material having at least one opening and a fill port having an inner port body and an outer port body. At least one face of the inner and/or outer port body has a plurality of cellular surfaces with cavities that do not extend through the inner and/or outer port body on which they are positioned. The cavities receive a portion of the flexible material when the inner port body, the flexible material, and the outer port body are secured together and in use, thus minimizing stresses on the flexible material surrounding the fill port by equally distributing the forces acting on this material during the filling stage and thus reducing the risk of tears or failure to the flexible container.

Abstract: Communicating and matching electronic files for a check adjustment case comprises communicating an electronic check adjustment message comprising key data relating to the case, communicating an electronic image of a document to follow (“DTF”) related to the case, associating the key data with the electronic DTF image, determining whether the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image, and linking the electronic message to the electronic DTF image in response to a determination that the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image. If the DTF image's key data does not match the message's key data, matching electronic files can comprise correcting errors in the key data associated with the electronic DTF image and performing a secondary match routine. An operator accesses the electronic message and the linked DTF image to resolve the check adjustment case.

Abstract: A communication system includes transmit and receive paths, a balancing filter, a noise generator, a detector, and an interface. The transmit path is operable to generate data for communication on a communication network. The receive path is operable to receive data from the communication network. The balancing filter is coupled between the transmit path and the receive path. The noise generator is operable to inject a noise signal on the receive path. The detector is operable to measure reflected power in the transmit path associated with the noise signal. The interface is operable to receive a plurality of sets of coefficients for configuring the balancing filter, wherein the detector is operable to measure the reflected power for each of the sets of coefficients.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for balancing management loads. Loads are analyzed for a plurality of hardware control points to form an analysis in response to receiving a notification from a hardware control point indicating that a new manageable data processing system has been discovered. One of the plurality of hardware control points is selected using the analysis to form a selected hardware control point. The message is sent to the selected hardware control point to manage the new manageable data processing system, wherein the selected hardware control point manages the new manageable data processing system.

Abstract: An apparatus for calibration and testing of pressure switches which are typically used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. The apparatus can be used to test, set or adjust a pressure switch to the manufacturer's specifications. The apparatus includes an exterior housing with an on/off switch, two vacuum nozzles, and a bypass control valve mounted thereon, with the inside of the housing including an air compressor in communication with the nozzles and the bypass control valve. The air compressor typically operates from a battery power supply located within the housing. A pressure measuring device, such as a differential pressure gage, and a conductivity indicator are typically used in conjunction with the device to calibrate adjustable pressure switches and to test and diagnose faulty pressure switches.

Abstract: A system and method for generating well qualified sales leads to a service provider, using a novel buckslip, brochure or coupon promoting a product or service not usually carried by a retailer. The buckslip has a universal product code (UPC) barcode which can be scanned at a retailer's point-of-sale device, along with the customer's retail loyalty card or other unique identifier that is linked to a database of customer contact information. The buckslip provides instructions to the customer to contact the service provider to purchase the service. In a daily process, the service provider sends a list of the customers who have purchased the service, to the retailer. The retailer then sends a list to the provider with contact information for interested customers who have not yet purchased the service, within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: The mechanization of a hot air engine cycle consisting of almost constant temperature compression, heat added from regeneration at constant pressure, heat added at constant volume, adiabatic expansion, and heat rejected to regeneration. Almost constant temperature compression is achieved by using a multi-stage-intercooled compressor. Heat is added at constant pressure by means of an exhaust gas to compressed air heat exchanger. Combustion heat is added at constant volume by means of a piston arrangement in the expansion cylinder. Adiabatic expansion takes place all the way to ambient pressure. The engine has dynamic braking by compressing air into storage to slow down the load. A clutch is used to disconnect the compressor, and the compressed air in storage is used to operate the engine. This results in an increase in maximum work output equal to the work of compression.

Abstract: Communicating and matching electronic files for a check adjustment case comprises communicating an electronic check adjustment message comprising key data relating to the case, communicating an electronic image of a document to follow (“DTF”) related to the case, associating the key data with the electronic DTF image, determining whether the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image, and linking the electronic message to the electronic DTF image in response to a determination that the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image. If the DTF image's key data does not match the message's key data, matching electronic files can comprise correcting errors in the key data associated with the electronic DTF image and performing a secondary match routine. An operator accesses the electronic message and the linked DTF image to resolve the check adjustment case.

Abstract: The mechanization of a hot air engine cycle consisting of constant temperature compression, heat added from regeneration at constant pressure, energy stored, heat added at constant volume, adiabatic expansion, stored energy used, adiabatic expansion, and heat rejected to regeneration. Constant temperature compression is achieved by using a multi-stage-intercooled compressor. Heat is added at constant pressure by means of an exhaust gas to compressed air heat exchanger. Energy is stored in the compressed air tank. Heat is added at constant volume by means of a two-piston arrangement in the expansion cylinder. Adiabatic expansion takes place. Energy from storage is used. Adiabatic expansion takes place all the way to ambient pressure. The displacement of the resulting engine can be varied while the engine is running. The engine has dynamic braking by means of an alternator charging a battery. The battery power is used to drive a compressor.

Abstract: Improvement to an internal combustion engine with heat exchanger to allow changing the displacement of the engine while the engine is operating by adding compressed air storage container 36, movable wall 11, fixed stop 6, bias spring 38, adjustable stop 40, adjustable stop controller 44, telescoping connecting rod 25, and pusher piston 15. In the resulting engine, compressed air from compressed air storage container 36 moves through heat exchanger high-pressure side 8 and on into cylinder 12. When the desired amount of air is in cylinder 12, inlet valve 10 closes, fuel is then added, burned, and expanded. When the pressure in cylinder 12 decreases, movable wall 11 moves back down against fixed stop 6 as expansion continues. Telescoping connecting rod 25 and pusher piston 15 enable almost constant volume heating, and keep a vacuum from forming at low power operating conditions.

Abstract: The Mechanical Freezer of this invention closely approaches an ideal freezer cycle composed of constant temperature compression, expansion, and constant volume heating (load transfer) by using power piston 106 that power input shaft 50 moves up and down and displacers 104 and 105 that are moved by cam 108. When power piston 106 moving up and additional displacer 105 moving down come together, fluid is forced through additional heat sink 41 where it is cooled as it is compressed. When additional displacer 105 and primary displacer 104 come together, fluid is forced through primary heat sink 40 where it is cooled as it is compressed. After compression, the cooled fluid is expanded by power piston 106 along with displacers 104 and 105 moving down. When displacers 104 and 105 then move up, fluid is forced through load 30 and load 30 is cooled.

Abstract: Communicating and matching electronic files for a check adjustment case comprises communicating an electronic check adjustment message comprising key data relating to the case, communicating an electronic image of a document to follow (“DTF”) related to the case, associating the key data with the electronic DTF image, determining whether the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image, and linking the electronic message to the electronic DTF image in response to a determination that the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image. If the DTF image's key data does not match the message's key data, matching electronic files can comprise correcting errors in the key data associated with the electronic DTF image and performing a secondary match routine. An operator accesses the electronic message and the linked DTF image to resolve the check adjustment case.

Abstract: Various skylight connectors are disclosed. A sheet is integrally formed with tabs along opposed axial edges of the sheet, and the sheet can be bent into a tubular configuration with the tabs along one edge engaging tab holes along the other edge and vice-versa to hold the sheet in the tubular configuration. Also, a skylight dome fastener adaptor includes a hollow body, and ribs are formed on the outer surface to engage a hole in a skylight dome to impede rotation of the body in the hole when a fastener is disposed in the adaptor and threadably engaged with a dome flashing. Additionally, various quick connect zip ties and clips are disclosed for quickly and easily engaging components of a skylight assembly.

Abstract: Various skylight connectors are disclosed. A sheet is integrally formed with tabs along opposed axial edges of the sheet, and the sheet can be bent into a tubular configuration with the tabs along one edge engaging tab holes along the other edge and vice-versa to hold the sheet in the tubular configuration. Also, a skylight dome fastener adaptor includes a hollow body, and ribs are formed on the outer surface to engage a hole in a skylight dome to impede rotation of the body in the hole when a fastener is disposed in the adaptor and threadably engaged with a dome flashing. Additionally, various quick connect zip ties and clips are disclosed for quickly and easily engaging components of a skylight assembly.