Abstract: A method for managing a business process in an enterprise includes executing a business process model, wherein executing the business process model comprises generating a plurality of business level messages associated with business level tasks, generating one or more system level messages associated with system level tasks to be performed by one or more enterprise subsystems, wherein the one or more system level messages are in a common format that is accessible by the one or more enterprise subsystems, and broadcasting the one or more system level messages over a communication channel communicably coupling the plurality of enterprise subsystems. A system includes a communication channel carrying system level messages in a generic format, a plurality of business subsystems communicably coupled to the communication channel, adapters operable to translate messages from the generic format into associated business subsystem specific formats and vice versa.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst comprising a titanium or vanadium zeolite, a binder, and zinc oxide, wherein the catalyst is preparing an aqueous mixture of the zeolite, a binder source, and a zinc oxide source, and subjecting the mixture to rapid drying. The catalyst is useful in olefin epoxidation.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst comprising a titanium or vanadium zeolite, a binder, and zinc oxide, wherein the catalyst is preparing an aqueous mixture of the zeolite, a binder source, and a zinc oxide source, and subjecting the mixture to rapid drying. The catalyst is useful in olefin epoxidation.

Abstract: The invention is a process for epoxidizing an olefin with hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising a noble metal and a titanium or vanadium zeolite in a solvent mixture comprising water, methanol, and a C3-C6 aliphatic ketone. This process surprisingly gives significantly reduced by-product glycol and glycol ethers formed by the unwanted ring-opening of epoxides.

Abstract: Phosphine and/or phosphine oxide promoters are effectively separated from propylene oxide reaction solvents through use of a membrane effective to retain the phosphine and/or phosphine oxide.

Abstract: A common transactional logging system (a “virtual logging system”) that presents to one or more log clients the appearance that each log client is interacting with a dedicated logging system. In reality, the virtual logging system is multiplexing multiple virtual log streams, including log records, for each log client into a single transactional log.

Abstract: A packaging system for a component is disclosed. The packaging system comprises a box and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert. The packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert. The insert comprises a main panel, a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube, a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube and a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tube panels and the first and second side tube panels may include at one or more cutouts to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert.

Abstract: A packaging assembly comprising a standard molded cushion solution that can accommodate variations in dimensions of predetermined products, including weight, while providing protection to an equipment component (or other fragile or breakable item) enclosed therein, ease in use during pre-packing and packing of an equipment component for transport, shock protection during transport, and is economically suited for its end use, is provided for. The present invention is a molded, cushion having interlocking columns which adjust the contacting areas of the cushion in relation to the product height and/or weight differences. The present invention is advantageously designed using specific geometries and interlocking columns which, contrary to traditional designs, benefit from the stressing and flexing characteristics of paper fiber.

Abstract: A vehicle theft system adapted for cooperation with a security service provider over a network comprising a security service provider coupled to a network, a police network coupled to the security service provider through the network, a customer unit in communication with the security service provider, and the security service provider being configured to notify the police network in the event of a theft of the customer unit.

Abstract: A modular assembly of software is configured to perform a particular function. The modular assembly includes a plurality of atoms. Each of the plurality of atoms is designed to execute a defined task. The modular assembly also includes a plurality of maps that invoke a portion of the plurality of atoms allowing for the execution of events that include a portion of the defined task. The modular assembly also includes a map engine that is in communication with each of the plurality of maps. The map engine coordinates an order and timing for the starting of each of the plurality of maps wherein the map engine modifies the order and the timing based on the inputs and variables received thereby before and during the operation of the plurality of maps. Each of the plurality of atoms are defined sets of code, e.g., objects. These atoms each include a design element classifying a type of executable, identifying inputs required to operate the executable and identifying a purpose of the atom.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the location of individuals, such as parolees, includes a wearable device worn by the individual and a portable device operatively coupled to the wearable device. The portable device is operatively coupled to a monitoring system through a wireless telephone network. The portable device transmits periodically encrypted location information as well as status information across the wireless network to the monitoring system. The monitoring system tracks the location of the individual and alerts the appropriate authorities when the individual violates a rule, such as a condition for parole. The portable device increases the time between transmissions when the individual is within a specified home location and reduces the time between transmissions when outside the specified location.

Abstract: An intelligent data management utility is disposed between a storage system and a data source to automatically and transparently initiate appropriate data management operations without interfering with normal data flow between the data source and the storage system. According to one embodiment, the intelligent data management utility resides within a storage controller and includes a mechanism for intercepting events, such as file activity. Based upon the file activity (e.g., file creation, file open, file read, file write, file close, and the like), the intelligent data management utility invokes one or more appropriate data management applications using a tightly-coupled transport and policy store. The transport queries the policy store for actions to be performed and invokes the appropriate data management application or applications. Upon completion of the data management tasks, status is returned through the transport to the file system filter.

Abstract: A system for holding a device in a computer system, the computer system including a drive cage for holding the device, is disclosed. The system comprises a first rail coupled to one side of the device and adapted to fit into the drive cage and a second rail coupled to the device at a side opposite the one side and adapted to fit into the drive cage, wherein the first and second rails are coupled to the device without requiring a tool. Computer systems utilizing the system in accordance with the present invention, will be better equipped to handle the acoustic vibrations created during the operation of different types of drives such as Direct Access and Storage Devices (DASDs). Accordingly, this will enable computer system manufacturers to incorporate faster DASDs without acoustically coupling the DASD to the chassis. Furthermore, by employing a screw-less rail, PC manufacturers and users will no longer be required to use a tool to remove the attached rails.

Abstract: A common logging system (a “virtual logging system”) that presents to one or more log clients the appearance that each log client is interacting with a dedicated logging system. In reality, the virtual logging system is multiplexing virtual log streams, including log records, for each log client into a single transactional log.

Abstract: A common transactional logging system (a “virtual logging system”) that presents to one or more log clients the appearance that each log client is interacting with a dedicated logging system. In reality, the virtual logging system is multiplexing multiple virtual log streams, including log records, for each log client into a single transactional log.

Abstract: A packaging system for a component is disclosed. The packaging system comprises a box and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert. The packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert. The insert comprises a main panel, a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube, a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube and a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tube panels and the first and second side tube panels may include at one or more cutouts to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert.

Abstract: A battery adapter having a base unit, a battery holder coupled to the base unit, the battery holder configured to receive a battery therein, and a circuit arrangement having a first connection arrangement, a second connection arrangement, a third connection arrangement and a processing arrangement, each of the first connection arrangement, the second connection arrangement and the third connection arrangement configured to receive power from an external power source and configured to provide said power to the processing arrangement, the processing arrangement configured to at least one of charge and discharge the battery.

Abstract: A system and method for matching applicants to job openings. Applicants may apply for posted positions and employers may screen applicants based on various prescribed qualifications. Applicants may be tested using standard or employer-provided test questions. The system and method are suitable for implementation using one or more programmed computers and/or a computer network such as the Internet.

Abstract: A Pitot static tube cover made out of a rigid material skeleton covered with a ceramic braid. A cross-bar with holes is provided so that the Pitot static tube cover may be mounted or dismounted by a pole from the ground.