Abstract: A method of treating a substrate to seal the surface and inhibit microbiological growth using a low VOC coating composition including from about 30% to about 50% by weight of a soy methyl ester emulsion, from about 15% to about 25% by weight of a cationic acrylic resin polymer and from about 25% to about 55% by weight of water and allowing the composition to cure. The coating composition resists microbiological growth while in liquid form as well as following application and curing. The coating composition may be employed to treat architectural surfaces such as masonry and concrete and soft surfaces such as wall coverings and currency. Additives such as pigments, mineral fillers, surfactants, flattening agents and flame retardants may also be included.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring data in a telecommunications network. The apparatus includes a memory in which a packet memory length is stored. The apparatus includes a mechanism for determining a link length for the packet that will be sent into the network based on the memory length and at least one parameter, where the link length correctly corresponds to the packet's physical line bandwidth usage in the network. The apparatus includes a mechanism for sending the packet having the link length to the network. A method for transferring data in a telecommunications network. The method includes the steps of storing in a memory a memory length of a packet. There is the step of determining a link length for the packet that will be sent into the network based on the memory length and at least one parameter, where the link length correctly corresponds to the packet's physical line bandwidth usage in the network There is the step of sending the packet having the link length to the network.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing data. The apparatus includes a memory having locations where the data is stored. The apparatus includes an admitting mechanism for admitting the data to the locations in the memory. The apparatus includes a managing mechanism for managing and identifying which locations the data is to be stored in the memory. The managing mechanism is connected to the memory. The apparatus includes a buffer for storing the data the admitting mechanism has admitted for storage in the memory until the managing mechanism has identified which location the data is to be stored in the memory. The buffer is connected to the admitting mechanism, the managing mechanism and the memory. An apparatus for storing data. The apparatus includes a memory having minimum guaranteed amounts of storage corresponding to connections. The apparatus includes a mechanism for changing dynamically the minimum guaranteed amount. The changing mechanism is connected to the memory. A method for storing data.

Abstract: 15A sealing closure for use with a container includes a top wall, an annular skirt, and a resiliently flexible annular flange. The annular skirt extends downwardly from the top wall. The annular flange extends downwardly from the top wall and radially outwardly toward the annular skirt. One or more stop ribs can be provided extending downwardly from the top wall and radially inwardly from the annular skirt to limit upward deflection of the annular flange.