Abstract: A request is received to establish a requested connection in a digital cross connect between a first port and a second port. It is determined whether each of the first port and the second port are on a list of ports that are available for the connection. A command is issued to the digital cross connect to establish the requested connection.

Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.

Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.

Abstract: A system is provided for intercepting signals transmitted between a target served by a fiber optic network and a subscriber. A network is described having a phone switch at a central office configured to receive signals for transmission to and from a target, such as the target of a criminal investigation. A signal received at the central office is assigned to an analog circuit, and a monitoring device configured to intercept and monitor the signal is installed along the analog circuit at a location that allows the monitoring of communications without notifying the target that he is under surveillance. After the signal has been monitored, it is converted to a digital signal for transmission. A method is also provided for intercepting a signal transmitted between the target served by a fiber optic network and a subscriber, such that a monitoring device may be installed without alerting the target.

Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.

Abstract: A transmission is provided for converting rotary input into an oscillating output. The transmission includes a housing with an input shaft and an output shaft, and a series of gears interconnecting the shafts. The gears include a pair of rack gears on opposite sides of an output pinion mounted on the output shaft. The rack gears are held in meshing engagement with the output pinion by a carrier which is mounted upon a floating bushing on the output shaft. The floating bushing allows the rack gears and rack carrier to move side-to-side relative to the output shaft, thereby equalizing the load on the rack gears and preventing binding between the teeth of the rack gears and the teeth of the output pinion.

Abstract: A compact apparatus for carrying and storing: one or more fully rigged fishing poles, shotguns, hunting rifles, tripods, pairs of skis, or a combination thereof. Comprising three major components: (1) A protective "sleeve" that encases a selected item and that has connectors for attaching the sleeve to a "strap assembly." For encasing fully rigged fishing poles, said sleeve is a cone shaped bag with a drawstring closure and is made from a triangular shaped sheet of pliable material wherein the two elongated edges of the triangle have been seamed together and the base edge of the triangle has been hemmed. A drawstring is placed within the hem and a drawstring locking device is attached to the drawstring thereby providing the capability to control the degree of openness of the sleeves' opening.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous solutions of at least about 20 wt. % of finely divided silica and at least about 15 to 20 wt. % urea are coated on corrugated board effectively and easily by sponging, the coating having non-skid properties, the quality of printing being enhanced and warp being reduced.

Abstract: A coating composition for imparting improved scuff resistance to a substrate and a process for its use are disclosed. The coating composition comprises an aqueous emulsion of polyethylene containing from about 0.5% to about 15% of a water-soluble polyethylene oxide by weight of the polyethylene emulsion. The preferred substrate is a paper product such as paper, paperboard and linerboard.