Abstract: A smart and virgin contact fuser service assembly is disclosed for servicing a toner fuser assembly and includes (a) a cleaning device including a cleaning member having virgin cleaning portions on a cleaning surface, the virgin cleaning portions being feedable in a single pass into cleaning contact with a fuser first surface of a fuser member being cleaned; (b) an oiling device including an oiling member having virgin oiling portions on an oiling surface, the virgin oiling portions being feedable in a single pass into oiling contact with a second surface of a fuser member being oiled; and (c) a controller connected to the cleaning device and to the oiling device for selectably and controllably feeding the virgin cleaning portions and the oiling portions in response to a measurable condition of the surface of the fuser roll.

Abstract: A system, method, and program for optimizing a wireless network having at least data communication between computer devices selectively connected thereto, and at least one of the computer devices is a remotely located wireless device. The wireless device has a resident network optimization application that causes the selective transmission of network status data to at least one other computer device on the wireless network, and either the data-receiving computer device or another computer device on the wireless network optimizes the wireless network based upon the received network status data.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the deleting and reloading of software application components on a wireless device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, pager, or other computer platform. The wireless device has one or more resident executable software applications wherein each application has one or more application components and application-associated data, such as software licenses and user-specific data. The wireless device selectively deletes one or more application components of the resident software applications without loss of the application-associated data to clear resources on the wireless device, and selectively prompts a backup device coupled to a wireless network to transmit deleted application components that need to be reinstalled on the wireless device to execute the application.

Abstract: A novel system and method for delivering personal computer (PC) based content through a server based relay system using really simple syndication (RSS). The mechanism of the present invention is operative to stream any type of PC content such as directories, files, video, audio, etc. A multimedia server (MMS) resides on the user's source computer (the “server”) and a multimedia client (MMC) resides on the destination or target computing device (the “client”). The MMS converts (i.e. translates or renders) files and resources to be delivered as an RSS document which can be further “stylized” through HTML style sheets (like XSTL) and delivered to anything capable of consuming web pages, such as an ordinary Internet browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer or a specialized reader (i.e. the MMC). The invention provides a user with complete access to the content on their PC through the MMS content server that resides on their source PC.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for sampling sterile liquids in a pharmaceutical environment. The system can include a nesting station, the nesting station including one or more divert valves, a manifold, disposed partially within the nesting station, the manifold comprising one or more tubes, an input valve, coupled to the manifold, the valve being designed and dimensioned to control the flow of liquid into the manifold, and one or more sampling pouches, each sampling pouch coupled to one of the tubes. Each of the divert valves can be used to selectively control the flow of liquid from the manifold, into the sampling pouches.

Abstract: A simulator is disclosed which includes an image generator that includes a forward display system and a peripheral display system to provide a field of view. The forward display system utilizes a forward projection system to provide forward imagery with high-resolution. The peripheral display system utilizes a helmet-mounted display system to provide peripheral imagery. The forward and peripheral imagery are merged by the image-generator so as to provide a full field of view with as much high-resolution imagery as possible.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an optimizing operations at a contact center. In one embodiment, an integrated contact center comprises: a content recorder configured to record content of plurality of agent interactions; an analytics component configured to perform speech analysis on at least a portion of the agent interactions, and further configured to evaluate the interactions based on a plurality of criteria, producing a score; and a quality monitor configured to associate the analyzed interactions with interaction metadata.

Abstract: A pet waste retriever for use with a disposable container includes an outer frame defining a central passageway and having a handle end, and an opposite container end defining an opening in communication with the passageway. An inner frame is dimensioned for sliding engagement in the passageway and has a grip end associated with the handle end and a jaw end associated with the container end, the jaw end provided with at least one jaw. The inner frame is assembled into the outer frame without the use of tools.

Abstract: A protective dust covering for articles of clothing hanging in a closet. A flexible plastic or fabric sheet incorporating a stiffening spline is adapted to be mounted to the under side of a shelf, or to the closet bar and positioned to drape over the clothing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synaptic network remodeling by means of extranuclear RNA splicing. The present invention also provides methods of extranuclear RNA splicing, and methods of protein translation based on extranuclear RNA splicing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an integrated process for optimizing operations at a contact center. In one embodiment, the method comprises: defining contact center business goals; planning at least one campaign to implement the goals; scheduling and deploying a workforce in accordance with the campaign to produce agent-customer interactions; measuring agent performance on the interactions to produce quality metrics; analyzing the metrics to produce a rating; combining quality metrics to produce performance indicators; and using the performance indicators in the planning step of a second campaign or another iteration of the first campaign.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating a path query are disclosed. The path query corresponds to a query tree including a plurality of query nodes. At least one query node corresponds to at least one predicate and is at a level. The predicate(s) are evaluated for previous query node(s). The method and system include scanning data nodes of a document and determining if the data nodes match the query nodes. The method and system also include placing data related to the data node in match stacks corresponding to matched query nodes. The data for the query node(s) include attribute(s) corresponding to the predicate(s). The method and system further include propagating a matching of the at least one query node backward to a matching of the at least one previous query node.

Abstract: An orthodontic tensioning assembly, comprising a tensioner attachment body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the tensioner attachment body has an opening adapted to removably receive a dental anchorage structure, and wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body is adapted to removably couple a tensioning element.

Abstract: A field-installable fusion spliced optical fiber connector including a ferrule, a fiber stub, a splice cover defining a longitudinal passage therethrough, a crimp body coupled to the splice cover, a biasing spring and a connector housing. A ferrule handling block is used for handling the ferrule during connector assembly and a splice cover handling block is used for handling the crimp body, the splice cover and the spring during connector assembly. A fusion splice point of the fiber optic stub and a field fiber is positioned within the longitudinal passage of the splice cover. A method for assembling a field-installable fusion spliced optical fiber connector.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising HDPE, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising HDPE provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure.

Abstract: In methods and apparatus for cleaning a wafer, a cleaning liquid is sprayed or jetted in a direction generally tangent to the circular edge of a spinning wafer. This enhances removal of contaminants from areas near the edge. Re-deposition of contaminant pieces or particles back onto the wafer is reduced because the direction of the spray carries the contaminant off of the wafer. Insoluble contaminant films, such as post etch residue, may be removed via one or more of the pressure of the cleaning liquid, the effects of higher process temperatures from heating the cleaning liquid, and by the chemical composition of the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting receptor tyrosine kinases and for treating disorders mediated thereby. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising HDPE, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising HDPE provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure.