Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of providing data comprises receiving an XML document. The XML document includes data from a data repository. A SOAP message is generated. The SOAP message is configured to receive a value associated with a selected one of a name-value pair and an XML attribute and configured to receive XML text. The XML document is embedded as the value within the SOAP message. The XML document is designated in the SOAP message as character data such that a SOAP parser does not parse the XML document.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a processor. The system also includes one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media embodying software that is operable when executed by the processor to perform certain operations. The operations include receiving a credit application request from an applicant directed to a credit entity. The credit application request includes a product selection. The operations also include determining a relationship strength between the applicant and the credit entity. The operations also include receiving a plurality of responses to requests for applicant data. The operations also include determining an applicant classification based at least in part on one or more of the product selection and the relationship strength. The operations also include determining, based on the applicant classification, one or more applicant data collection rules.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises receiving a request to aggregate data associated with a customer. The method determines a first identifier associated with the customer that identifies the customer and a second identifier that identifies a household associated with the customer. Data associated with the second identifier is aggregated and communicated in response to the request.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of providing data comprises receiving an XML document. The XML document includes data from a data repository. A SOAP message is generated. The SOAP message is configured to receive a value associated with a selected one of a name-value pair and an XML attribute and configured to receive XML text. The XML document is embedded as the value within the SOAP message. The XML document is designated in the SOAP message as character data such that a SOAP parser does not parse the XML document.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises receiving a request to aggregate data associated with a customer. The method determines a first identifier associated with the customer that identifies the customer and a second identifier that identifies a household associated with the customer. Data associated with the second identifier is aggregated and communicated in response to the request.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that is composed of a first plurality of zones. The zones are capable of being separately driven in order to accumulate or transport cartons. A sensor is disposed within each zone for sensing the presence of a carton within the zone, and an actuator allows movement of the sensor between an up position wherein the sensor is capable of contacting the cartons and a down position wherein the sensor is not capable of contacting the cartons. The actuators are adapted such that when the conveyor switches from an accumulation mode to a transportation mode each actuator provides a signal to an adjacent, upstream zone to begin conveying cartons only when the zone senses the absence of a carton within the zone. A novel method for using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that is composed of a first plurality of zones. The zones are capable of being separately driven in order to accumulate or transport cartons. A sensor is disposed within each zone for sensing the presence of a carton within the zone, and an actuator allows movement of the sensor between an up position wherein the sensor is capable of contacting the cartons and a down position wherein the sensor is not capable of contacting the cartons. The actuators are adapted such that when the conveyor switches from an accumulation mode to a transportation mode each actuator provides a signal to an adjacent, upstream zone to begin conveying cartons only when the zone senses the absence of a carton within the zone. A novel method for using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that is composed of a first plurality of zones. The zones are capable of being separately driven in order to accumulate or transport cartons. A sensor is disposed within each zone for sensing the presence of a carton within the zone, and an actuator allows movement of the sensor between an up position wherein the sensor is capable of contacting the cartons and a down position wherein the sensor is not capable of contacting the cartons. The actuators are adapted such that when the conveyor switches from an accumulation mode to a transportation mode each actuator provides a signal to an adjacent, upstream zone to begin conveying cartons only when the zone senses the absence of a carton within the zone. A novel method for using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that is composed of a first plurality of zones. The zones are capable of being separately driven in order to accumulate or transport cartons. A sensor is disposed within each zone for sensing the presence of a carton within the zone, and an actuator allows movement of the sensor between an up position wherein the sensor is capable of contacting the cartons and a down position wherein the sensor is not capable of contacting the cartons. The actuators are adapted such that when the conveyor switches from an accumulation mode to a transportation mode each actuator provides a signal to an adjacent, upstream zone to begin conveying cartons only when the zone senses the absence of a carton within the zone. A novel method for using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boat accessory locking devices. A first such locking device consists of a locking mechanism designed to be affixed between structure on a boat and structure on a pair of oars to lock the oars to the boat in a manner preventing theft. The second locking device consists of a lock for the oar locks of a boat which includes a compartment designed to receive the oar locks, a cover and a lock.

Abstract: A method for cleansing organically fouled anionic exchange resins is disclosed wherein, in addition to cleansing with caustic and/or brine, the fouled resin is contacted with an effective diethylene glycol compound or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning organically fouled anion exchange resins are disclosed. In addition to cleaning with brine and/or caustic, the fouled resins are contacted with an aqueous solution comprising an effective cleaning agent having the formula R--O--H wherein R is alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) or hydroxylated alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4). Isopropanol is preferred.