Abstract: The device includes a fiber optic cable, a transponder, a media converter, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to the fiber optic cable. The media converter is mountable to a bulkhead. The antenna is attached to the media converter. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna so as to form a reader which is capable of activating and interrogating the transponder when the transponder is sufficiently close to the antenna.

Abstract: The device includes first and second ferrules, first and second housings, and first and second holders. The first and second ferrules have respective first and second mating ends. The first housing has a first cantilever spring, a second cantilever spring, and a first recess for accommodating the first ferrule. The second housing has a third cantilever spring, a fourth cantilever spring, and a second recess for accommodating the second ferrule. The first holder is interposed between the first ferrule and the first and second cantilever springs. The second holder is interposed between the second ferrule and the third and fourth cantilever springs. In a connected state, the first mating end of the first ferrule contacts the second mating end of the second ferrule so that the first ferrule is in optical communication with the second ferrule.

Abstract: The device includes a housing having a recess, and a cantilever spring. The recess accommodates a ferrule. When a force is applied to a mating end of the ferrule, the cantilever spring reacts the force.

Abstract: The device includes first and second ferrules, first and second housings, and first and second holders. The first and second ferrules have respective first and second mating ends. The first housing has a first cantilever spring, a second cantilever spring, and a first recess for accommodating the first ferrule. The second housing has a third cantilever spring, a fourth cantilever spring, and a second recess for accommodating the second ferrule. The first holder is interposed between the first ferrule and the first and second cantilever springs. The second holder is interposed between the second ferrule and the third and fourth cantilever springs. In a connected state, the first mating end of the first ferrule contacts the second mating end of the second ferrule so that the first ferrule is in optical communication with the second ferrule.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing visual acuity in animals are disclosed. The compositions and methods utilize long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: The fiber optic connector includes a bulkhead connector housing, an expanded beam insert body, ferrules, ball lenses, focal length spacers, and a mating plane adapter. The expanded beam insert body is mounted to the bulkhead connector housing. The ferrules, ball lenses, and focal length spacers are mounted on the expanded beam insert body. The mating plane adapter is mountable to the bulkhead connector housing.

Abstract: The active bulkhead transceiver includes a housing, an insert body, a keying cap, a first ferrule, a second ferrule, a transmitting optical subassembly, a receiving optical subassembly, an electrical connector, a substrate, a cover, and a panel nut. The housing includes seating surface, an aperture, a first thread form, and a second thread form. The panel nut has a thread form, and a seating surface. The thread form of the panel nut is complimentary to one of the thread forms of the housing so that the panel nut is removeably mountable on the housing.

Abstract: Methods and equations are provided for predicting the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on a known diet. The methods and equations of the present invention can be used to predict the enrichment of linoleic acid and ?-linolenic acid in plasma triglycerides and n-3 and n-6 type highly unsaturated fatty acids in plasma phospholipids and neutrophil phospholipids. The ability to accurately predict the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on diet may be used to design specific diets to meet certain dietary needs.

Abstract: Dietary formulations and methods for treating, preventing or delay onset of osteoarthritis in canines and other animals are disclosed. The formulations are enriched in n-3 fatty acids and limited in n-6 fatty acids.

Abstract: The device includes a connector, a transponder, a media converter, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to the connector. The antenna is attached to the media converter. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna. When the transponder is placed close enough to the antenna, the transceiver is able to activate the transponder thus enabling the transponder to read the information deposited with the transponder.

Abstract: Methods for the reduction or prevention of oxidative stress in an animal comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising astaxanthin and/or Vitamin E are described. Also described are compositions comprising astaxanthin and/or Vitamin E, the compositions being effective for the reduction or prevention of oxidative stress in an animal.

Abstract: Methods for the reduction or prevention of oxidative stress in an animal comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising astaxanthin and/or Vitamin E are described. Also described are compositions comprising astaxanthin and/or Vitamin E, the compositions being effective for the reduction or prevention of oxidative stress in an animal.

Abstract: A pedicure treatment system includes a receptacle for immersion treatment with jet action. A recirculating circuit is coupled to a source of sanitizing agent through a metering pump. Different automated sanitizing modes are carried out according to programmed recirculation of the sanitizing agent. Automated fill control with level sensors and power drain features are provided.

Abstract: A pedicure treatment system includes a receptacle for immersion treatment with jet action. A recirculating circuit is coupled to a source of sanitizing agent through a metering pump. Different automated sanitizing modes are carried out according to programmed recirculation of the sanitizing agent. Automated fill control with level sensors and power drain features are provided.

Abstract: A method and device for generating a constellation of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) levels to represent digital data in a communication system. The constellation of Pulse Code Modulation levels are selected to have a total number of PCM levels and an upper power limit that optimizes noise performance. PCM levels are selected to increase the minimum spacing between PCM levels as great as possible while staying within the upper power limit for a constellation having a desired number of PCM levels. To minimize the power level of the selected constellation, constellation points are selected starting from PCM levels at linear values near zero to PCM levels at higher linear values. To improve noise performance, the number of occurrences of the minimum distance between PCM levels is also reduced without exceeding the upper power level. To reduce occurrences of the minimum distance between constellation points, PCM levels at the minimum distance from the previously selected PCM level may be skipped.

Abstract: An improved DC compensation method for use in conjunction with telephony signalling. The method includes defining a frame that includes at least two n-bit codewords. An unsigned codeword is then identified within the frame by applying a rule to the codewords in the defined frame. Next, a sign bit is appended to the unsigned codeword, thereby producing a DC compensating codeword. The sign bit is selected based upon a weighting function of the linear values associated with previously transmitted codewords. The remaining unsigned codewords in the frame are assigned sign bits from user data.

Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of signal impairments that introduce distortion in one or more time slots of a communication link by comparing a received training sequence of signal points with hypothetical received signal points, where the hypothetical points are predistorted versions of the training sequence, and are based on the known, predetermined training sequence of signal points. A detection matrix is formed where one dimension of the matrix corresponds to a time slot within a frame, preferably six time slots to a frame, and the other dimension corresponds to a particular impairment, or combination of impairments. The individual signal impairments are generally one or more of the following: robbed bit signaling where the robbed bit is replaced with a logic `0`; robbed bit signaling where the robbed bit is replaced with a logic `1`; robbed bit signaling where the robbed bit is replaced with a logic `1/2`; 3 dB digital attenuator; 6 dB digital attenuator.

Abstract: A method and device for generating a constellation of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) levels to represent digital data in a communication system. The constellation of Pulse Code Modulation levels are selected to have a total number of PCM levels and an upper power limit that optimizes noise performance. PCM levels are selected to increase the minimum spacing between PCM levels as great as possible while staying within the upper power limit for a constellation having a desired number of PCM levels. To minimize the power level of the selected constellation, constellation points are selected starting from PCM levels at linear values near zero to PCM levels at higher linear values. To improve noise performance, the number of occurrences of the minimum distance between PCM levels is also reduced without exceeding the upper power level. To reduce occurrences of the minimum distance between constellation points, PCM levels at the minimum distance from the previously selected PCM level may be skipped.

Abstract: An improved DC compensation method for use in conjunction with telephony signalling. The method includes defining a frame that includes at least two n-bit codewords. An unsigned codeword is then identified within the frame by applying a rule to the codewords in the defined frame. Next, a sign bit is appended to the unsigned codeword, thereby producing a DC compensating codeword. The sign bit is selected based upon a weighting function of the linear values associated with previously transmitted codewords. The remaining unsigned codewords in the frame are assigned sign bits from user data.

Abstract: A method for storing a constellation of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) levels in a condensed representation. The constellation of PCM levels is stored in a condensed representation that can be expanded to the full constellation. A 16 bit binary word stores the full constellation of selected points. The 6 most significant bits represent a number of PCM linear values at the minimum spacing between PCM linear values that should not be selected in the constellation. The 10 least significant bits represent the minimum spacing between PCM linear values selected in the constellation from the condensed representation. Using the number of PCM linear values at the minimum spacing between PCM linear values that should not be selected in the constellation, the minimum spacing between PCM linear values, and the number of selected constellation points, the full constellation can be generated from the condensed representation.