Abstract: A system and method for transparently transmitting aural signals across a wide area network (WAN). The system of present invention is connected to one or more of a private branch exchange, a key telephone system, a telephone, a facsimile machine, and a modem, for example. In the case of voice transmission, a user places a telephone call using the same procedure that is used when placing a telephone call over a conventional public switched network. The aural signals are translated into a format that is compatible with the local area network (LAN) and the translated signals are transmitted to a router or a switch that connects the LAN to the WAN. The data is transmitted across the WAN to a router or switch coupled to a second LAN. The data is then sent to a destination central site unit or PC which translates the signal into a format that is compatible with the telephone system connected thereto.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting aural signals across a wide area network (WAN) from a local phone coupled to a computer, e.g., a PC-phone, to a remote phone coupled to a KTS, PBX, or PSTN, for example. This capability is provided by the gateway unit of the present invention. The system of the present invention is quickly installed in a server or a personal computer coupled to a local area network. The system is connected to one or more of a PSTN, a private branch exchange, a key telephone system, a telephone, a facsimile machine, and a modem. In the case of voice transmission, a gateway unit translates received telephony signal into a format that is compatible with the telephone system or equipment connected thereto. The present invention can provide a voice quality that approaches, equals, or exceeds the voice quality of conventional telephone switched networks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the bonding by adhesion of a cover to a shaped padding, in particular of polyurethane foam, especially for the production of seat cushions. The process includes the step of arranging a cover (1) in a cold-shaping device (2) and fixing it thereto by means of a holding frame (3), then placing an adhesive (4) on the internal walls of the cover (1). The surface of the padding (5) intended to cooperate with the internal walls of the cover (1) is subsequently heated to a high temperature. After a predetermined temperature has been reached the heating is interrupted and the thus heated foam padding (5) is applied to the internal walls of the cover (1) coated with adhesive (4), so as to bring about instantaneous transmission of heat by direct contact with the adhesive (4) leading to extremely rapid setting thereof. The cold-shaping device (2) is then opened and the padding(5) equipped with its cover (1) is removed.

Abstract: Cushions are produced from padding of polyurethane foam cast in situ in a textile covering. There are disposed successively in a mold (1) a textile (2) overlaid by a foam sheet (3) with cells that are open and communicating, and then a fluid-tight film (4), e.g. of glue. The composite (5) thus obtained, adapted to constitute the covering of the cushion, is held against the internal wall (6) of the mold (1) by suction, and then there is cast in the mold (1) a foaming mixture of polyurethane (7) which expands and hardens after closing of the mold (1). Finally, a microperforation of the fluid-tight film (4) is effected, thereby to confer on it good permeability to water vapor and permitting also to generate, by the effect of suction, an underpressure in the foam (8) in the course of hardening, such that the resulting padding of foam (8) will have, after polymerization and demolding, constituent cells (11) that are open and communicating.

Abstract: To improve the oil supply and to prevent retarded dripping of oil from an oil burner nozzle when the burner flame has been extinguished, oil supply members are made of a heat-insulating material and positioned in the interior. The oil supply in the nozzle is provided by a oil filter with one or a plurality of solid porous bodies having narrow oil supply conduits. It has been shown that a porous plastic material, in particular a sintered plastic material, is advantageously suited for this purpose. The nozzle head, which can be screwed directly into the oil pre-heater, may comprise a metal with good heat conducting properties or a ceramic material and, in contrast thereto, the oil supply members submerged into the oil are made of a heat-insulating material.

Abstract: A traffic analyzer (16) for a local area network (10) having multiple stations (14) that exchange message packets (24) receives selected ones of the message packets (24). The analyzer (16) stores a message packet table (TABLE(0)-TABLE(6)) and generates a table pointer (P) as a function of both the source address (S) and the destination address (D) of each received packet (24). A record (S,D,N) of each received packet (24) is stored in the table entry (TABLE(P)) associated with the table pointer value (P) for the respective received packet (24), where N is equal to the number of received packets having the source address S and the destination address D.

Abstract: A local area network timing analyzer responds to a signal on a local area network to generate a carrier detect signal which is indicative of the presence or absence of signaling activity on the local area network. The carrier detect signal alternates between two logic states indicative of packets and gaps between packets. The timing analyzer stores an array of timing entries, and individual ones of these timing entries are indicative of the time duration of individual gaps and packets. These timing entries are sorted and otherwise used to display timing information for the local area network.

Abstract: A sound-absorbent material is made by compressing foamed synthetic plastics material so as to rupture the walls of at least some of the cells therein. Preferably a slab of polycarbodiimide foam is compressed to about 50% to 66% of its initial thickness while cold or at a temperature below 120.degree. C., and is moulded to shape while below 120.degree. C., being bonded if desired to one or more sheets of covering or strengthening or decorative fabric or felt or other facing material.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a process for moulding cellular polycarbodiimide, characterized in that it consists essentially in heating a panel by radiation and direct contact in a mould-die assembly, in compressing this panel when the foam reaches its softening point, so as to increase its density, in deforming it and rendering the material less friable, more elastic, smooth, calendered and of higher mechanical quality, while retaining its inherent qualities of non-inflammability, and finally in slightly cooling the mould after the moulding, for example by means of an air jet, so as slightly to harden the moulded product before the die is withdrawn and the said product is withdrawn from the mould.

Abstract: An auto-expansible cushioning bag constituted by a completely closed envelope of flexible, impervious and transparent material, and by at least two hermetically closed sachets, likewise of flexible, transparent and impervious material, which are integrated into the envelope and contain the ingredients necessary for the production of a foam of polyurethane or the like. The one sachet contains a mixture of polypropylene glycol ("polyol"), activators, water from which CO.sub.2 gas is generated to cause the expansion, and possibly a supplementary inflating agent, such as trichlorofluoromethane, and the other contains an isocyanate.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a plant-growing device comprising a container of which the lower part forms a water reservoir with a sight-glass, a plate covering the reservoir and supporting a mass of rooting medium, and a water-supply channel for the introduction of water to the reservoir, the plate being foraminous for the aeration of the rooting medium and penetrated by tubes of which the lower ends dip into the water in the reservoir, the tubes containing capillary material and being selectively closable.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a moulded light-weight panel and its manufacture, the panel comprising sheets of foamed material and cardboard, which may be corrugated, impregnated with a solution of elastomer which becomes polymerized to bond all the components of the panel together in a mould. Reinforcing and fastening elements may be incorporated in the panel.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a moulded light-weight panel and its manufacture, the panel comprising sheets of foamed material and cardboard, which may be corrugated, impregnated with a solution of elastomer which becomes polymerized to bond all the components of the panel together in a mould. Reinforcing and fastening elements may be incorporated in the panel.

Abstract: At least one polyurethane cellular support sheet is impregnated in different zones with one or more polymerizable polyurethane mixtures and then molded while polymerization occurs to produce a shaped panel with zones or portions of different stiffness, and with or without one or more cover materials or inserts or fastening elements.