Abstract: A method and system for adding configuration files for a user. The method receives an identification of the user. Then, the method locates user profile information which identifies configuration files, a source folder that contains the configuration files, and a destination folder in which to copy the configuration files. For each identified configuration file, the method copies the configuration file to the appropriate folder or deletes the configuration file from the appropriate folder. The method also stores location information identifying the location of the destination folder. Then a computer program can retrieve the location information and can access the configuration files in the destination folder during configuration of the computer program.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticating access to heterogeneous computing services is provided. In a preferred embodiment, logon providers are configured into the computer system, which provide secure access to their services by requiring authentication of user identification information using a logon mechanism. According to this embodiment, a user designates a primary logon provider to provide an initial logon user interface. The user enters identification information when this user interface is displayed, for example a user name, a password and a domain. The computer system executes a logon sequence, which first invokes the primary logon provider to collect identification information and to authenticate the user for access to services provided by the primary logon provider. The system then authenticates the collected identification information to provide the user access to operating system computer services.

Abstract: Sprinkler head mounting system for connecting a sprinkler head to a horizontal water supply pipe in an irrigation system (e.g., an agricultural irrigation system). In one embodiment the mounting system includes (a) a U-shaped tubular member connected to the water supply pipe, (b) a flexible tubular member coupled to the U-shaped member, (c) a conduit having inlet and outlet portions, (d) a riser connected to the outlet portion of the conduit, and (e) a counter-weight carried by the conduit for balancing the weight of the riser and sprinkler head. The mounting system prevents vibration from the sprinkler head from being transmitted to the water supply pipe.

Abstract: An I.sup.2 t monitoring circuit utilizes a multiplier to provide a signal that is representative of the squared value of a monitored current. The squared signal minus a DC level is provided as an input to a voltage-to-frequency converter and the output of the voltage-to-frequency converter is provided as an input to a down counter. The down counter is configured to decrement a stored value in response to the frequency of pulses received from the voltage-to-frequency converter and provide a signal in response to the magnitude of the stored value being decremented to a first predetermined magnitude. Periodically, the magnitude of the stored value in the down counter is refreshed to a second predetermined magnitude. When a signal is received from the down counter to indicate that the magnitude of the stored value has been decremented to the first predetermined magnitude, the signal is latched and a continuing signal is provided to indicate that a trip should occur.

Abstract: Improved holder specially adapted for disposable floor mats to be placed adjacent entryways to factories, industrial buildings, or the like or for use in connection with clean rooms, hospitals, laboratories. The holder includes a flat base adapted to hold the mat and at least one hingedly connected side flap adapted to fold over on top of an edge of the mat and securely retain it in position. Means are included to hold the flap against the mat in a closed position to firmly resist movement that would cause wrinkles or bunches in the mat which could cause trips or falls. In accordance with the invention, the base support includes at least one hand hole adjacent the edge of the base and located so as to be covered by the flap in the closed position. By means of the hand hole, direct pressure may be applied directly against the flap or by pressing against the mat so as to overcome the holding means and greatly facilitate opening of the flap to release the mat when desired.

Abstract: An animated toy for use in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a body member having a pictorial representation of the upper body of a runner thereon, a leg member including plural leg portions resistant to air passing thereby pivotally mounted on the base member adjacent the pictorial representation of the upper body portion of the runner for providing the illusion of the runner running on rotation of the leg member due to air passing the leg member and means for mounting the animated toy on the vehicle on closing of the vehicle window on a support member for the toy.