Abstract: A channel filler is used in a table having a planar surface, where the table has a width and a length, and a plurality of cushions fixedly attached to planar surface. The channel filler includes a compressible body portion configured to compressibly fit into a channel formed between adjacent cushions. The channel extends along the width of the planar surface and is defined by a distance between the adjacent cushions. The compressible body portion has a cross-sectional shape configured to be removeably retained in the channel so as to provide a smooth transition along an upwardly-facing weight-bearing surface of the cushions and between the adjacent cushions.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to cost effectively monitor and control distributed devices within a cable television network are disclosed. In particular, a gateway transponder and a device transponder are provided. A device transponder can be associated with a device other than a power supply located in a cable television network. The device transponder provides an efficient mechanism for exchanging control messages between a device where the transponder resides and a network operator management system. A gateway transponder can be associated with a network power supply. A gateway transponder serves as a gateway between a network operator management system and a set of device transponders. In a further feature of the present invention, a very simplified management protocol is provided that simplifies Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging and reduces the size of management messages that are exchanged between a gateway transponder and a device transponder.

Abstract: A cover positioned over a sink to provide a temporary work surface. The cover includes an upper surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a plurality of integral support ribs. The bottom surface also has an integral hook for hanging the cover from the side of the sink for storage.

Abstract: A cable splice enclosure made up of: (1) a splice enclosure tube having two compressible ends with annular ledges inside the compressible ends; (2) first and second compressible grommets adapted to be inserted into the compressible ends; and (3) two outer shells adapted to be fastened to said first and second compressible ends of the cable splice enclosure tube. The outer shells have an inclined outer end portion that: (1) holds the compressible grommets in abutted relation to the annular ledges; and (2) compresses the compressible ends, which, in turn, radially compresses the grommets to form a watertight seal around the cables to be spliced. In a different embodiment, which is suitable for enclosing butt-splices, the splice enclosure tube has an open compressible end and a closed end. The open compressible end of the butt-splice enclosure tube uses the same parts and works the same as both ends of the splice tube extender.

Abstract: An enclosure for protecting cable splices having a pair of outer shells, a pair of inner shells, an extender between the pairs of inner and outer shells, and clips inside the inner shells for resisting forces applied to the spliced cables that would tend to separate the spliced cables. The cables to be spliced are passed through a hole in the outer shell, inner shell, and compressible grommets in the inner shells, and space for the cable splices is provided by the extender tube. As the outer shells are threaded onto the extender tube, a seal is formed around the splice by the compression of the grommets and the joining of the inner ends of the inner shells with the ends of the extender tube.

Abstract: A cable splice protector for protecting one or more cable splices located in an inner recess defined by the combination of a first inner shell and a second inner shell, an outer recess for containing the two inner shells including a first outer shell and second outer shell, the cable splice being compressively sealed from the element where the spliced cables pass through apertured grommets associated with the first and second inner shells.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a remote pilot unit is provided wherein both the pilot receiver and the pilot transmitter are calibrated. A test signal of a known magnitude is applied to the pilot unit and the magnitude actually received by the pilot receiver is determined. The two magnitudes are compared and a correction signal is determined. To calibrate the remote transmitter, a signal of a nominal magnitude from the transmitter is applied to a measurement device and the determination is made by the measurement device of the actual magnitude applied. The actual magnitude and the nominal magnitude are compared and a transmitter correction signal is determined. The receiver correction signal and the transmitter correction signal are stored in permanent memory within the pilot unit. This process is repeated at a plurality of frequencies to provide a signature for both the transmitter and the receiver.