Abstract: A network service is made available on a device capable of operating on a first network that is coupled to a second network via a Network Address Translator (NAT). One or more User Datagram Protocol (UDP) messages with an entity of the second network. Based on the exchange of UDP messages, an IP address and port used by the NAT on the second network is determined for purposes of accessing the device on the first network via the second network. The IP address and port are registered with a discovery service of the second network. Network services are requested from the device via the second network using the IP address and port obtained via the discovery service. In one arrangement, the exchange of UDP messages involves the use of Simple Traversal of UDP Through NATs (STUN) messages.

Abstract: A telephone set includes a cradle for receiving a selected electronic device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The cradle comprises a cradle base and a cradle cover coupled to the cradle base. The cradle cover includes a support for selectively securing the selected electronic device thereto. Means for coupling the cradle to the telephone set, which preferably comprises a snap device, is provided. A connector is coupled to the cradle in order to enable communication between the selected electronic device and the telephone set. The cradle can be selectively removed from the telephone set by decoupling the cradle base from the telephone set.

Abstract: A holder for a flexible vinyl tube used to siphon water from a fish aquarium has been designed to be affixed permanently to the inside wall of a drainage container. The holder consists of a plastic pipe attached to a curved plastic plate. The inside wall of the pipe is sized and or configured to exert an appropriate and predetermined degree of pressure against the siphon tube. When inserted in the holder, the tube is held in place. When in use, lateral and downward pressure lock the tube in place vertically but also allows for the tube to be swivelled.

Abstract: A telephone set includes a cradle for receiving a selected electronic device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The cradle comprises a cradle base and a cradle cover coupled to the cradle base. The cradle cover includes a support for selectively securing the selected electronic device thereto. Means for coupling the cradle to the telephone set, which preferably comprises a snap device, is provided. A connector is coupled to the cradle in order to enable communication between the selected electronic device and the telephone set. The cradle can be selectively removed from the telephone set by decoupling the cradle base from the telephone set.

Abstract: A laterally movable wiper arm assembly cleans curved interior surfaces of automobile and truck windshields. The wiper blade is movable on two curved tracks; one at the top of the windshield and one at the bottom of the windshield, with a vertically oriented telescoping wiper blade movable laterally therebetween. The telescoping arm support permits the vertical blade to tilt into the corners at the bottom of the windshield, to cover a larger proportion of the area, since the bottom of a windshield is longer than the top. The blade or wiping pad is supported with a resilient foam layer attached to a flexible substrate, which is adjustably attached to a rigid support arm following the windshield contour.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for stimulating increased PSA production by prostate cancer cells, comprising the steps of reducing the amount of iron available to the prostate cancer cells; and causing increased PSA production. In another aspects of the present invention, there are provided prostate cancer diagnostic kits comprising a first container containing an iron chelator; and second container containing a free-PSA-specific antibody, wherein the free-PSA-specific antibody is detectable. Also provided as part of the present invention are methods for diagnosing prostate cancer in a human, comprising reducing the amount of available iron in the human, and subsequently testing PSA levels.

Abstract: A desk frame (1) for trader desks is described including a first lateral support (2), a first vertical support (5), and a first cross support (11) interconnected to each other at respective ends, a second lateral support (21) superposed onto the first lateral support (2), a diagonal support (23) interconnected to the second lateral support (21) and inclined at an angle with respect to an axis of the second lateral support (21), and a third lateral support (24) interconnected to the diagonal support (23). Supports may be interconnected to each other by three-way corner connectors (67) or angled connectors (73), and they may be directly connected to one another by adding an insert (20) seated within an indentation of a support and a fastener engaging the insert. The desk frame (1) is strengthened by two-way gussets (114) and three-way gussets (84) located at junctions of supports.

Abstract: A desk frame (1) for trader desks is provided comprising a first lateral support (2), a first vertical support (5), and a first cross support (11) interconnected to each other at respective ends, a second lateral support (21) superposed onto the first lateral support (2), a diagonal support (23) interconnected to the second lateral support (21) and inclined at an angle with respect to an axis of the second lateral support (21), and a third lateral support (24) interconnected to the diagonal support (23). Supports may be interconnected to each other by three-way corner connectors (67) or angled connectors (73), and they may be directly connected to one another by means of an insert (20) seated within an indentation of a support and a fastener engaging the insert. The desk frame (1) is strengthened by two-way gussets (114) and three-way gussets (84) provided at junctions of supports.

Abstract: A nosing assembly (10) is provided for a desk work surface (14) having a front end portion (12) and comprises a lower block (18) attached to the underside of the desk work surface, the lower block having a first exterior surface (19). A nosing (22) is attached to the first exterior surface, and substantially surrounds and conforms to the first exterior surface. The desk work surface is thereby provided with a nosing to protect the desk work surface and users thereof.

Abstract: Specific N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists are useful in the prevention and treatment of neurodegeneration in various pathological states.

Abstract: A mechanical face seal has a first seal face member mounted in fixed rotational and radial relationship to one component and sealed with respect thereto; abutment means mounted in fixed rotational and radial relationship to a second component and sealed with respect thereto; and a second seal face member interposed between the first seal face member and the abutment means. Spring means is arranged to apply an axial load between the first and second seal face members, said second seal face member having opposed faces, one of said faces being maintained in sealing engagement with a corresponding face on the first seal face member under the axial load applied by the spring means and the other face being sealed with respect to a corresponding face on said abutment means.

Abstract: A mechanical face seal comprises a first seal face member associated in fixed relationship and sealed with respect to one component, a second seal face member associated in fixed rotational relationship and sealed with respect to a second component and a third seal face member interposed between the first and second seal face members. Springs are provided to urge the second seal face member towards the first seal face member and maintain the first, second and third seal face members in sealing engagement. The sealing faces of the first, second and third seal face members are inclined, so that the first and second seal face members impose a radial load on the third seal face member. Two such seal assemblies may be provided co-axially of one another to provide a double seal.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the wear of the sealing faces of a mechanical face seal comprising; positioning a probe radially of the axially moveable seal face member of the seal or a component which moves axially with the seal face member; producing a signal which is directed radially outwardly from the surface of the seal face member or component so that it may be picked up by the probe; and arranging the surface of the seal face member or component such that there is a change in signal, indicative of the wear on the sealing faces, as the seal face member moves axially with respect to the probe.

Abstract: A sealing member for sealing an axially movable face seal member to an associated component comprises an annular body of graphite or other predominantly carbon-containing material of U-shape or C-shape in cross-section formed around a supporting annular core.

Abstract: A printing machine comprises a rotary print drum adapted to receive type and a rotary transfer roller located adjacent to the drum for transferring ink from an ink supply to type mounted on the drum. A transfer drive couples the drum to the transfer roller so that rotation of the drum effects rotation of the roller, the transfer drive comprising roller means arranged to contact both an end surface of the drum and an end surface of the transfer roller.