Abstract: A method, comprising: receiving, by an admission controller, a deployment object associated with code that is desired to be deployed to a production system; detecting, by a first responder, whether the deployment object is associated with a change ticket and, when the deployment object is not associated with a change ticket, submitting a change ticket that is associated with the deployment object, the change ticket being submitted by the first responder; detecting, by a second responder, whether the change ticket, that is associated with the deployment object, is allowed, and, when the change ticket is allowed, authorizing a deployment of the code, the deployment being authorized by the second responder; and deploying the code to a production system when the deployment of the code has been authorized by the second responder, the code being deployed by the admission controller.

Abstract: A method, comprising: receiving, by an admission controller, a deployment object associated with code that is desired to be deployed to a production system; detecting, by a first responder, whether the deployment object is associated with a change ticket and, when the deployment object is not associated with a change ticket, submitting a change ticket that is associated with the deployment object, the change ticket being submitted by the first responder; detecting, by a second responder, whether the change ticket, that is associated with the deployment object, is allowed, and, when the change ticket is allowed, authorizing a deployment of the code, the deployment being authorized by the second responder; and deploying the code to a production system when the deployment of the code has been authorized by the second responder, the code being deployed by the admission controller.

Abstract: A software development platform comprising one or more user-selectable modular units containing a vertical stack of back-end business logic. One or more user-selectable modular units containing domain model components. One or more user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components. A virtual appliance comprising application-specific logic that includes one or more of the modular units containing the vertical stack of back-end business logic, one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing the domain model components and one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components.

Abstract: A forwarder for use within an internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone is provided. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks.

Abstract: A software development platform comprising one or more user-selectable modular units containing a vertical stack of back-end business logic. One or more user-selectable modular units containing domain model components. One or more user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components. A virtual appliance comprising application-specific logic that includes one or more of the modular units containing the vertical stack of back-end business logic, one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing the domain model components and one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components.

Abstract: A forwarder for use within an internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone is provided. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks.

Abstract: An internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks.

Abstract: A generic catalog build process which takes information and combines and displays the information in a number of ways, such that the process allows incorporation of a plurality of different builds in an organized and extensible way. Such a generic catalog build process advantageously lowers maintenance cost and development cost of for generating catalogs.

Abstract: An internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks.

Abstract: An internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks.

Abstract: A computer communications network comprises a plurality of interconnected ATM switches forming a WAN or LAN area network over which ATM cells are transmitted, and a plurality of user devices including LAN interface adapters for connection to one or more to local area networks (LANs). An interface device connects at least some of the respective ATM switches to the LAN interface adapters. The interface adapts the ATM cells for transport over the LANS. The user devices can thus communicate through the LAN interface adapters transparently with the wide area network.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions designed to reduce or prevent bacterial infections (for example pneuomococcal infections), nasal carriage, nasal colonization, and central nervous system invasion. Provided herein is a composition comprising a pneumococcal neuraminidase, phosphocholine, pneumococcal teichoic acid, pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid, or an antigenic portion of either neuraminidase, phosphocholine, pneumococcal teichoic acid, pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid. Optionally, the composition can comprise any combination of a pneumococcal neuraminidase, a phosphocholine, a pneumococcal teichoic acid, a pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid or an antigenic portion of any one of these. Optionally the agents are detoxified. Further provided are methods of making and using the compositions disclosed herein. Specifically provided are methods of generating antibodies in a subject comprising administering to the subject an agent or composition taught herein.

Abstract: A high frequency cable for the 0.5 MHz to 1000 MHz range including at least one twisted pair of conductors forming at least a part of a core, the core being covered by a sheathing, and the sheathing have a cross-sectional external shape in the form of a reuleaux polygon.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing distributed communication routing includes a route computation engine operably coupled to a plurality of forwarding engines within a logically distributed router. Registration information is provided to the route computation processor by the forwarding engines, and the forwarding engines are recognized and identified by the route computation processor in response. The registration information includes information regarding interfaces or connections amongst the forwarding engines and external routers and other external destinations. The route computation processor provides control information to at least one of the plurality of forwarding engines for distributed routing maintenance and/or specific data forwarding operations.

Abstract: A computer communications network comprises a plurality of interconnected ATM switches forming a WAN or LAN area network over which ATM cells are transmitted, and a plurality of user devices including LAN interface adapters for connection to one or more to local area networks (LANs). An interface device connects at least some of the respective ATM switches to the LAN interface adapters. The interface adapts the ATM cells for transport over the LANS. The user devices can thus communicate through the LAN interface adapters transparently with the wide area network.

Abstract: A computer communications network comprises a plurality of interconnected ATM switches forming a WAN or LAN area network over which ATM cells are transmitted, and a plurality of user devices including LAN interface adapters for connection to one or more to local area networks (LANs). An interface device connects at least some of the respective ATM switches to the LAN interface adapters. The interface adapts the ATM cells for transport over the LANS. The user devices can thus communicate through the LAN interface adapters transparently with the wide area network.

Abstract: A computer communications network comprises a plurality of interconnected ATM switches forming a WAN or LAN area network over which ATM cells are transmitted, and a plurality of user devices including LAN interface adapters for connection to one or more to local area networks (LANs). An interface device connects at least some of the respective ATM switches to the LAN interface adapters. The interface adapts the ATM cells for transport over the LANS. The user devices can thus communicate through the LAN interface adapters transparently with the wide area network.

Abstract: A router for sending and receiving data over a virtual connection in a packet-switched network, such as a frame relay network, includes a device for detecting congestion in received data packets, and a device for adjusting the transmission rate of packets into the network when congestion is detected.

Abstract: An adjustable produce display rack is described which includes a planar base having a first end, a second end, and an upwardly projecting front rail at the first end. At least two intermediate supports are provided. Each of the intermediate supports has a first end, a second end, a bottom and a top. The first end is angled toward the second end at an upward angle extending from the bottom toward the top. The intermediate supports are locked to the planar base in a selected position relative to the first end and the second end of the planar base. An upper support member is pivotally mounted to each of the at least two intermediate supports. The upper support member has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is angled at an angle compatible with the first end of the intermediate support such that the first portion of the upper support overlies the first end of the intermediate support.

Abstract: A therapeutic inhalator variably proportions and mixes a plurality of pressurized therapeutic gases at a high volume flow and supplies them on a demand basis rate to a patient from a mixing chamber inside a body of generally cylindrical configuration. Gases, such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrous oxide, are delivered from separate supply circuits to separate demand valves. Demand valves located at the inlet portals of the inhalator body are capable of delivering gas to the mixing chamber when unblocked by an aperture in the wall of the mixing chamber which acts as a proportioning member by regulating which of the inlet portals are coupled to the mixing chamber and what extent each portal is exposed. There are one or more apertures in the proportionary member. The mixing chamber communicates the mixed gases to the patient via a wide-mouthed opening which fits over the nose and mouth.