Abstract: An integrated system for transactionally managing main memory and storage devices derived from the interfaces and methodologies historically associated with dynamic memory allocation. The methodology has a wide range of applicability including areas such as hardware storage devices (i.e. firmware), operating system internals (i.e. file systems) and end-user software systems.

Abstract: A ventilator system (10) comprising: a ventilator (110) operable to provide forced mechanical ventilation; a breathing pattern controller (111) configured to operate the ventilator according to a breathing pattern; and a breathing pattern communication unit (112) operable to in use transmit a trigger signal, according to the breathing pattern. The ventilator system (10) may further comprises an associated medical device (113), with the breathing pattern communication unit (112) configured to transmit a trigger signal to the associated medical device (113).

Abstract: An integrated system for transactionally managing main memory and storage devices derived from the interfaces and methodologies historically associated with dynamic memory allocation. The methodology has a wide range of applicability including areas such as hardware storage devices (i.e. firmware), operating system internals (i.e. file systems) and end-user software systems.

Abstract: A rectangular box for packaging and transporting bottles is constructed from a one piece blank having sections that can be removed to display the bottles at the point of sale without removing the bottles from the box and which allows the box to be converted to a bottle carrier.

Abstract: A method and system for performing a task on a computer is provided, in which the procedure is organized into multiple stages. Each stage of the task has an associated sub-task. Requests for the procedure are represented by “work packets” that stored in a holding area at each stage, such as a stack or a queue, until it is advantageous for a processor to execute them. Each work packet contains data and/or instructions for performing the sub-task of the stage. When a processor is available, it finds a stage having unexecuted work packets and executes a batch of work packets by repeatedly performing the sub-task of the stage. This repeated execution of a sub-task allows a processor to maximize its native time-saving mechanisms, such as cache. The invention may advantageously be used as an alternative to conventional thread-based programming.

Abstract: A product containerisation system created by attaching at least one product (X) to one side of a planar sheet (103) by overlaying a polymeric film (101) over the product and one side of the planar sheet by a skin packing process, and there folding the planar sheet into an erected container or package, in which the polymeric film is selected and arranged such that twisting the product (X) and overlying film about an axis (105) transverse to the planar sheet shears the polymeric film generally around the perimeter (107) of the product adjacent the planar sheet.

Abstract: A boiling water reactor is chemically decontaminated by circulating a decontamination solution through reactor recirculation loops and the annulus region of a reactor pressure vessel that surrounds the central core region while bypassing the central core region. The decontamination solution may also be circulated between the annulus region and a lower internals region while bypassing the central core region. The solution dissolves or breaks down metal oxide layers on the surfaces of the boiling water reactor. The metal oxide layers in the central core region and the activated metal ions contained in these layers, which do not substantially contribute to personnel exposure, are not released and, therefore, do not need to be removed from the solution.

Abstract: A boiling water reactor having a reactor pressure vessel with two recirculation loops hydraulically connected thereto is decontaminated by installing plugs in the outlets of jet pump ram's head manifolds located within the reactor pressure vessel to isolate the recirculation loops from the reactor pressure vessel. A monitoring gas is bubbled into some of the ram's head manifolds through the plugs to monitor the process pressure within the manifolds and riser pipes connected with the manifolds. The level of the decontamination solution in the riser pipes can be determined by determining the differential pressure due to the vertical height of the decontamination solution in the loops.