Abstract: A method and apparatus that minimizes saturation caused by power transfer in a communication system transformer, such as a transformer found in a Power-over-Ethernet system. A magnetic flux imbalance causing saturation in the transformer is detected. A compensation current is injected into a winding to minimize the magnetic flux imbalance and saturation.

Abstract: A gas sensor arrangement for detecting a combustible gas comprises a detector wire in thermal contact with a catalyst and a compensator wire. The wires are in the form of pellet resistors (pellistors) and in a constant current bridge arrangement. An electrical circuit connected to the detector wire and to the compensator wire is arranged to detect a difference between the resistance of the detector wire and the resistance of the compensator wire to provide an output signal to indicate the presence of a combustible gas. The electrical circuit is 15 further arranged to derive a correction signal from a measurement of the resistance of the compensator wire for correcting the output signal for temperature variation. The ambient temperature is thereby measured using the voltage across the compensator wire. The correction can be implemented in hardware or software.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a stator and clutch assembly in a torque converter. The stator has a segment radially disposed between stator blades and a stator axis. The one-way clutch has a plate connected to a hub. The segment forms a portion of the clutch and the stator is axially displaceable to control operation of the clutch. A displacement element urges the stator in a first axial direction. The stator is arranged to move in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, in response to pressure from fluid in the torque converter. In some aspects, the displacement element is selected from the group consisting of a coil spring and a wave spring. In some aspects, the one-way clutch is arranged to disengage when the stator is sufficiently displaced in the first direction and to engage when the stator is sufficiently displaced in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that comprise an expectorant, an extended release antitussive, and an extended release decongestant. Specifically, the compositions comprise guaifenesin, phenylephrine tannate, and dextromethorphan tannate. The present invention also includes methods for using these compositions for treatment of patients suffering from, for example and without limitation, coughing, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and/or nasal obstruction.

Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for speed negotiation for twisted pair links in fibre channel systems are disclosed. Aspects of a method may include communicating data between fibre channel host devices communicatively coupled via a twisted pair link based on a common speed negotiated between the fibre channel host devices. At least one available speed may be determined for the communication of data between the fibre channel host devices over the twisted pair link. The determined available speeds for each of the fibre channel host devices may be exchanged via at least one fast link pulse signal. The common speed negotiated may be a highest available speed for the communication of data between the fibre channel host devices.

Abstract: A fall arrest device includes a U-shaped member (3, 5) adapted to accommodate a track (7) of a fall arrest system. A cam member (15, 17; 81, 83; 87, 89), including an actuating arm (21; 85) and a cam portion (19), is pivotably mounted on the device such that the cam portion is movable towards the U-shaped member so as to lock the track between the cam portion and an internal surface of the U-shaped member in the event of a fall. Biasing means (22) urges the cam member to a position in which the cam portion is adapted to allow the track to pass between the cam portion and the internal surface of the U-shaped member. Actuating means (27; 93) is adapted, in the event of a fall, to engage with the actuating arm or the cam member and to cause the cam member to pivot against the biasing force of the biasing means such that the cam portion locks the track.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an efficient manner to systematically remove data from a memory that has been transferred or copied to disk storage, thereby facilitating faster querying of data residing in the memory. In particular, memory containing data received from data sources is partitioned into a fixed quantity of buckets each associated with a respective time interval. The buckets represent contiguous intervals of time, where each interval is preferably of the same duration. When data arrives, the data is associated with a timestamp and placed in the appropriate bucket associated with a time interval corresponding to that timestamp. If a timestamp falls outside the range of time intervals associated with the buckets, the data corresponding to that timestamp is placed in an additional bucket. Data within the oldest bucket in memory is periodically removed to provide storage capacity for new incoming information.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing DC offsets in a communication system are described. In a first aspect, a feedback loop circuit reduces DC offset in a wireless local area network (WLAN) receiver channel. The frequency response of the feedback loop circuit can be variable. In a second aspect, a circuit provides gain control in a WLAN receiver channel. The stored DC offset is subtracted from the receiver channel. First and second automatic gain control (AGC) amplifiers are coupled in respective portions of the receiver channel. In a third aspect, a feedback loop circuit reduces DC offset in a WLAN receiver channel. The feedback loop circuit includes a storage element that samples and stores receiver channel DC offset. The loop is opened, and the DC offset stored in the storage element is subtracted from the receiver channel. Circuits for monitoring DC offset, and for providing control signals for controlling the frequency response of the DC offset reducing circuits are also provided.

Abstract: An activity-based itinerary planning tool permits a trip planner to incrementally build an itinerary, starting at a selected entry point and adding activities in a step-by-step manner, by taking into account commute times for different types of transportation and entry/exit conditions for particular activities/facilities, in order to present the user with lists of all activities/facilities that can be reached from the entry point or from already-selected activities/facilities. Also, an electronic marketplace for consumers and suppliers of activities to meet and exchange. Consumers are given search tools for narrowing all possible activities to those a consumer can actually perform and attend, based on their proximity and performance criteria. Suppliers are given tools to enter activities into a central repository, and set constraints to prevent unqualified consumers from purchasing.

Abstract: Methods, composition, and intermediates are disclosed that are useful for making 4-Tetrazolyl-4-phenylpiperidine Compounds according to Formula I, where Ar1 is —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthryl or -(5-7-membered) heteroaryl, each being unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R2 groups; Ar2 is phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthryl or -(5-7-membered) heteroaryl, each being unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R2 groups; Z1 and Z2 are each independently a —(C1-C4 alkyl) group; R1 is —(CH2)nC(O)N(R3)(R4) where R3 and R4 are each independently H or —(C1-C4 alkyl); R2 is halogen, —C1-C3 alkyl, —O—(C1-C3 alkyl), —NH(C1-C3 alkyl) or —N(C1-C3 alkyl)2; n is an integer ranging from 1 to 4; m is an integer ranging from 0 to 4; and, in certain embodiments, the phenyl moiety attached to the 4-position of the piperidine ring of a compound according to Formula I can be optionally substituted with one or more R2 groups.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an easily openable container includes an elastic member that is connected to the container when the closure is in an open condition. Thus, the elastic member is at rest when the cover closure is open and spring-biases the closure to an open condition. When the closure is closed against the spring-biasing of the elastic material, the elastic member is stretched and held stretched when the closure in the front of the closure is engaged, such as by a snap closure or any other releasable connection. When the locking mechanism is released, the closure pops open by contraction of the elastic member.

Abstract: A snap hook having a hook shank and a gate keeper. The hook shank includes a main body and a hook member that has a hook bowl and a hook bill. The hook bill and the main body define a gateway opening therebetween. The gate keeper has an outer face and has an open position and a closed position. The hook bill ends in a spigot and the gate keeper further includes a generally correspondingly dimensioned receiver such that when the gate keeper is in its closed position the spigot is at least partially received within the receiver, with the spigot and receiver thereby resisting movement of the gate keeper when a force directed in a generally inward direction toward the main body is applied to the outer face of the gate keeper.

Abstract: Artifacts in the reconstructed volume data of cone beam CT systems can be removed by the application of respiration correlation techniques to the acquired projection images. To achieve this, the phase of the patients breathing is monitored while acquiring projection images continuously. On completion of the acquisition, projection images that have comparable breathing phases can be selected from the complete set, and these are used to reconstruct the volume data using similar techniques to those of conventional CT. Any phase can be selected and therefore the effect of breathing can be studied. It is also possible to use a feature in the projection images such as the patient's diaphragm to determine the breathing phase. This feature in the projection images can be used to control delivery of therapeutic radiation dependent on the patient's breathing cycle, to ensure that the tumor is in the correct position when the radiation is delivered.

Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for jointly managing digital assets and non-digital assets. According to the method, a database is maintained that includes one or more digital assets and records corresponding to one or more non-digital assets. A request may be received to perform an action on an asset identified in the database. In response to the request, a determination is made as to whether the request is to perform an action on a digital or non-digital asset. If the request is to perform an action on a digital asset, a first workflow is performed for completing the action on the digital asset. If the request is to perform an action on a non-digital asset, a second workflow is performed for completing the requested action on the non-digital asset.

Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for storing files in an official file repository. According to the method, a generic interface is exposed that includes a first method for requesting that a file be stored in a file vault. A record series is maintained that identifies one or more document types that may be stored in the file vault along with a location for each file type within the file vault where files of the type should be stored. A call may be made to the first method including the file to be stored in the file vault. In response to the call, a location for storing the file in the file vault may be identified based on the contents of the record series. Once the location has been identified, the file is stored in the identified location if the file type is in the record series. If the file type is not in the record series or the necessary property values are not received with the call, the file is placed in a holding zone portion of the file vault.

Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for formula-based document retention. According to the method, a retention formula and a retention action are defined for one or more items. The retention formula is utilized to calculate a retention date for each item. The retention action specifies the action that should be taken on or after the retention date. The retention date for one or more items is initially calculated using the retention formula for the items. A retention service may be periodically executed to identify any items having a retention date earlier than the current date. If any items are identified that have a retention date earlier than the current date, the retention service recalculates the retention date for these items utilizing the corresponding retention formula. If the recalculated retention date for any item is still prior to the current date, the retention action for the item is executed.

Abstract: A system and associated method write data from an in-memory database to a disk database in an efficient manner and with a relatively short lag time. The integration of data from in-memory to disk is achieved by limiting the operations of the in-memory database to insert only. The system shortens lag time by reducing the number of transactions required to transfer data from in-memory database to disk memory. The system compiles into an RDBMS, knowledge about the structure of the in-memory database, and then uses the end of the transaction callbacks from the RDBMS to keep the in-memory database and the disk memory in synch. The RDBMS includes a daemon that runs periodically to find records in the in-memory database that have not yet been written to the RDBMS, and then writes the found records to the RDBMS as part of a single transaction. If the transaction completes successfully, the in-memory database is updated to reflect which records have been “flushed” to the RDBMS.

Abstract: A linear accelerator comprises a series of accelerating cavities, adjacent pairs of which are coupled via coupling cavities, in which at least one coupling cavity comprises a rotationally asymmetric element that is rotateable thereby to vary the coupling offered by that cavity. A control means for the accelerator is also provided, adapted to control operation of the accelerator and rotation of the asymmetric element, arranged to operate the accelerator in a pulsed manner and to rotate the asymmetric element between pulses to control the energy of successive pulses. A beneficial way of doing so is to rotate the asymmetric element continuously during operation of the linear accelerator. Then, the control means need only adjust the phase of successive pulses so that during the brief period of the pulse, the asymmetric element is “seen” to be at the required position.

Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for accessing policy information associated with e-mail folders. According to the method, a user interface is provided that allows a user to navigate between one or more folders for storing data, such as e-mail folders. A selection of one of the e-mail folders may be received through the user interface. In response to the selection, a determination is made as to whether the selected folder is an organizational folder. If the selected folder is an organizational folder, an organizational policy statement associated with the selected folder is displayed within the user interface. The organizational policy statement may comprise data identifying a retention period for e-mail messages stored in the e-mail folder, data identifying the e-mail folder, data identifying an intended use for the e-mail folder, and a selectable link that may be utilized to access additional information regarding the organizational policy statement.

Abstract: A method and computer-readable medium are provided for generating usage rights for an item based upon rights to access the item. According to the method, a request is received at a document management system for an item stored in a library. In response to the request, access rights to the item for the requester are determined and usage rights are generated based upon the access rights. An encrypted file is then created that contains the item and the usage rights for the item. The location of the item in the library may also be included in the protected file. When an attempt is made to store the item back in the library, a comparison is made between the location where the item was previously retrieved from (as specified within the item) and the requested location in the library for saving the item. The item is only saved in the library if the two locations match.