Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and program product for integrating a service external to a database into a database such that the service may be easily invoked from the database. Preferably, the service is a web service available over the internet The service may be invoked from any of a number of invoking mechanisms of the database. In a first specific embodiment, the mechanism comprises a user-defined function within an SQL statement. In a second specific embodiment, the mechanism comprises a virtual table. In a third specific embodiment, the mechanism comprises a stored procedure. In a fourth specific embodiment, the mechanism comprises a trigger. In a fifth specific embodiment, the mechanism comprises a federated table accessed via a nickname and implemented using a wrapper.

Abstract: An adjustable frame for dispensing stackable items. The adjustable frame includes a first panel having a first edge, a first-panel-dispensing-end, and a first major surface. The major surface is configured to guide stacked items prior to dispensing. A second panel has a second edge, a second-panel-dispensing-end, and a second major surface. The second major surface is configured to, in combination with the first major surface, guide stacked items prior to dispensing. An adjustable panel has a third edge and a third major surface. The third edge is detachably securable in one of a plurality of locations on the second major surface of the second panel. The adjustable panel can be positioned proximate to any one of the plurality of locations to accommodate items of various sizes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a utility for automatically sanitizing transmitted messages based on stored sanitization rules. In one embodiment, an automatic data sanitizer module (900) sanitized formatted data from an external source system (902) according to stored sanitization rules for release to an external destination system (904) so that the destination system receives only that portion of the original data for which it is authorized access. The module (900) generally includes an Input Comms module (906), a Message Processor (908), an Output Guard ((10), a Downgrader (914) and an Output Comms module (912). The Input Comms module (906) supports the communications protocol dictated by the external source system (902). The Processor (908) sanitizes the message according to the rules written for the specific external system (904) under consideration. The Guard (910) verifies the modifications performed by the Processor (908).

Abstract: A controlled release system using a feedback-responsive controller reversibly changes the pH of the aqueous microenvironment of a biologically active compound sequestered in an aqueous-fluid-penetrable, aqueous-insoluble biocompatible material; the pH change is effected in response to a change in the concentration of the target compound in the aqueous medium surrounding the insoluble material; as a result of the pH change, the aqueous solubility and therefore the release rate of the active compound is reversibly changed.