Abstract: The Logic Analyzer Probe Board is a hardware design which allows convenient access to signals on a printed circuit board. On one side of the Probe Board assembly is a collection of probes that provide contact to the printed-circuit boards pads, pins, vias and test points on the non-component side of a UUT. The other side of the Probe Board assembly contains an organized collection of connectors, or headers, that connect to a logic analyzer's cable harness. When the Probe Board mates with the printed circuit board, the Probe Board taps into a printed circuit board's signal via the probe-to-pad connection and routes the detected signal via one of the header pins to the logic analyzer. The design of the printed circuit board includes test points that correspond to each signal under test. Once the layout of a printed circuit board is determined, a custom-designed Probe Board may be designed that is cable of accessing each test point.

Abstract: The gangSIMM Memory Tester is a PWA which plugs directly into a CPU's SIMM slot. The gangSIMM Memory Tester contains a known good SIMM, which is connected directly to the CPU's bus. All memory functions for this SIMM slot is provided by the gold SIMM per normal SIMM operation. The CPU bus routed to the gold SIMM on the gangSIMM Memory Tester is also routed to a test bus via a buffer which provides increased drive capacity. The test bus is distributed in parallel to N number of SIMM slots located on the gangSIMM Memory Tester throughout a second set of tri-stating buffers. During read accesses to memory involving the CPUs SIMM slot location where the gangSIMM PWA is directly plugged into, data provided by the gold SIMM is compared on an individual basis with the data provided by an under-test SIMM. This operation occurs in-parallel for all under-test SIMMs.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for compacting transactions which have committed at a disconnected client prior to sending the transactions to the server for replaying along with an iterative process for re-calculating the combined transaction in the event that replay at the server fails.

Abstract: A TCP-connection-router performs encapsulated clustering by dividing each encapsulated cluster into several Virtual EC (VECs), dynamically distributing incoming connections within a VEC based on current server load metrics according to a configurable policy. In one embodiment, the connection router supports dynamic configuration of the cluster, and enables transparent recovery which provides uninterrupted service to the VEC clients.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering from failures in the disk access path of a clustered computing system. Each node of the clustered computing system is provided with proxy software for handling physical disk access requests from applications executing on the node and for directing the disk access requests to an appropriate server to which the disk is physically attached. The proxy software on each node maintains state information for all pending requests originating from that node. In response to detection of a failure along the disk access path, the proxy software on all of the nodes directs all further requests for disk access to a secondary node physically attached to the same disk.

Abstract: A holder for the handle of a container comprises a substantially rigid, continuous wire-like member bent to form a belt receiving portion and an integral handle receiving portion. The belt receiving portion stabilizes the position of the holder and the handle receiving portion is provided with first and second locking portions through which the container handle must pass before resting at the bottom of the handle receiving portion. The container is thus maintained in a stable, convenient position when the wearer is moving his body and/or walking, freeing the user's hands for other operations while at the same time permitting convenient access to the contents of the can and further providing a sturdy and yet small and lightweight holder.

Abstract: Method for providing surge capacity and for smoothing out the flow rate of refuse in a system, wherein refuse is loaded onto a moving conveyor at variable or intermittent rates, by (1) preventing excess refuse from passing beyond a given point on the conveyor by a rotating leveler, spaced a predetermined distance from the conveyor to permit only the desired level of refuse to remain on the conveyor beyond the leveler, and (2) rotating the leveler at a speed greater than the speed of the conveyor, the direction of rotation of the leveler being opposite to the direction of travel of the refuse on the conveyor. Refuse in excess of the amount desired to be transported by the conveyor is retained behind the leveler as a rolling inventory of refuse, causing the refuse to be discharged from the conveyor at a constant and uniform rate.

Abstract: In a yarn winding apparatus that includes a pair of windup chucks alternately movable into engagement with a drive roll for winding yarn on package supports carried by the chuck, the improvement comprises a device to provide a preselected constant force between the yarn package being formed and the drive roll and to release the force while a full package is being doffed and new package is started.

Abstract: Cell culture comprising a novel cell strain in suitable nutrient medium, wherein the novel cell strain is produced by disaggregated feline embryo tissue cell and serially passaging the same from about the 20th to about the 48th passage level, so as to be cultured and subcultured with the resultant cell strains remaining substantially diploid, typically fibroblastic and substantially free from morphological transformations. Subculturing is facilitated by treatment of a confluent sheet of the disaggregated cells chelating agent before each transfer into a new batch of nutrient medium.

Abstract: This invention is a new type of couch or chair using multiple elongated reversible cushions for both the back and seat. The cushion, which may be used any place in the seat or back, has an extension on each end thereof so the back and seat cushions will interlock. The extension also overhangs the front of the couch which forms a part of the couch frame. The couch frame has four legs with the front legs supporting the arm rests and the rear legs supporting the back. A horizontal frame extending between the legs supports the seat cushions. Slats extend horizontally under the cushions for both the seat and back. The frame is formed from wood with saddlebag cushions being draped over the arms of the couch.

Abstract: In a fluid system a valve is provided with a valve closing system and this system is operated by differential switch means which detect abnormal flow conditions through the valve. The valve is tapped preferably at two locations and each location is connected to a differential pressure switch which in turn operate the valve closing system.