Abstract: A method of coordinating the presentation of multiple modes of interaction for network-based electronic content can include receiving a markup language document of a first modality and identifying within the markup language document a reference to another markup language document of a second and different modality. The markup language document of the first modality can be modified by removing the reference. The modified markup language document of the first modality can be provided to an associated browser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to menstrual absorbent articles, such as female sanitary napkins which are designed to be worn in and attached to a thong slips or G-string undergarment. In general absorbent articles for wearing with and attached to an undergarment should be designed to follow the shape of the undergarment where they are attached. For a thong slip this results in a sanitary napkin or panty liner having a wider front end and a narrower rear end. This design can also he described as triangular shape or trapezoidal shape. According to the present invention such thong shaped menstrual absorbent articles are provided in a construction in which the kind and amount of material, in particular for the absorbent core, and construction of the article, is selected such that the flexure resistance of the article remains below a critical value.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for measuring, calculating, recording and monitoring significant system parameters for a local communication network of the type used in industrial automation applications. The apparatus is disclosed in the context of a network employing the DeviceNet protocol.

Abstract: A device for monitoring power conditions in the power leads of a communication network or power distribution bus includes a microprocessor 54 which measures the voltage on the power leads and computers a filtered bus voltage, Vbus, and a time-averaged bus voltage, Vave. From these, the microprocessor determines whether overvoltage, undervoltage or ripple conditions exist to actuate associated visual indicator intermittently (LEDs 57, 58, 59), or surge, brownout or transient conditions to actuate the associated indicators (LEDs 57, 58, 59) constantly for their associated slot times in a display cycle. The device may be in the form of a compatible terminator or a Tee for the network or power bus.

Abstract: A universal communication system (UCS) consists of a number of communication modules that connect automation devices including controllers, sensors, actuators and input/output components to various communication networks. Each module transfers data between an automation device and the network using network-specific services and protocols. All modules present the same physical, electrical and logical interface to the automation device. Configuration data that customizes the presentation of the device and its data to the network is stored in non-volatile memory in the communication module. In this way, a single device design can support multiple network types by using appropriately configured modules.

Abstract: A portable test meter is disclosed for measuring, calculating, recording and monitoring significant system parameters for a local communication network of the type used in industrial automation applications. The meter is disclosed in the context of a network employing the DeviceNet protocol. For each network parameter of interest, a rotary switch selects a desired one for display. An auto search mode selectable by the operator, increments through selected network parameters and compares measured or calculated values against stored data representing acceptable, marginal, or unacceptable conditions, and an associated visual indicia is displayed for each unacceptable or margin condition detected.

Abstract: A portable test meter is disclosed for measuring, calculating, recording and monitoring significant system parameters for a local communication network of the type used in industrial automation applications. The meter is disclosed in the context of a network employing the DeviceNet protocol. For each network parameter of interest, a rotary switch selects a desired one for display. An auto search mode selectable by the operator, increments through selected network parameters and compares measured or calculated values against stored data representing acceptable, marginal, or unacceptable conditions, and an associated visual indicia is displayed for each unacceptable or margin condition detected.

Abstract: A food or cosmetic composition containing a dextran composition synthesized by a dextran sucrase enzyme produced by a strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. crenzoris. The food or cosmetic composition is prepared by fermenting a food or cosmetic composition containing sucrose with the strain, or the strain is cultured in a culture medium containing sucrose and the dextran composition produced is incorporated into a food or cosmetic substance.

Abstract: A food or cosmetic composition containing active dextran sucrase enzymes which are produced by a strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. cremoris and which synthesize dextran. In addition to culturing the strain in a food or cosmetic composition containing sucrose to obtain a composition containing the active enzymes, the strain may be cultured in a culture medium containing sucrose to obtain a culture product containing the active dextran sucrase enzymes which may be isolated from the culture product and incorporated into a food or cosmetic substance.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article which is substantially flat prior to use for wearing adjacent a body discharge area, having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core intermediate the topsheet and backsheet. The absorbent core has a body facing surface and a garment facing surface, and has an expanding layer for expanding the article into a tridimensional structure while being worn by a user. The expanding layer includes a number of smaller expanding elements that are activated by body fluids, are decoupled from one another, and are capable of expanding substantially in only one direction upon activation by body fluids.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is provided which is substantially flat prior to use for wearing adjacent a body discharge area having a longitudinal centerline and a lateral centerline orthogonal thereto, and defining longitudinal and lateral directions respectively. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious top sheet, a back sheet joined to the top sheet, and an absorbent core intermediate the back sheet and the top sheet. The absorbent core includes an expanding member for expanding the article into a tridimensional structure while being worn by a user. The expanding member is activated by body fluids. The top sheet is capable of expanding as the absorbent article expands upon activation by body fluids.

Abstract: Strains of Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. cremoris which provide, upon culturing, dextran, and the strains include deposited strains CNCM I-1692 and CNCM I-1693.

Abstract: An article is described for absorbing body fluid from a wearer. This comprises a fluid storage region (7) having a first major face on one side thereof and a second major face on the opposite side thereof, and first (6) and second (8) fluid receiving regions adjacent the first and second major faces respectively. Each fluid receiving region (6, 8) receives fluid and releases it to the adjacent major face of fluid storage region. The fluid receiving regions (6, 8) are each formed of a dry laid web of staple fibers, the web having a bulkiness, as measured under a pressure of 2 kPa, of at least 20 cc/g.

Abstract: Indirect lumbo-sacral fixation makes use of intact powerful ligaments joining the ilium to the sacrum by providing internal ilio-lumbar fixation in which tulip type pedicle screws (30) are screwed into the pedicles (46,48) at one side of the lowest lumbar vertebrae (47, 49) and are rigidly connected to a pelvic plate (31) secured by bone screws (52) to the posterior face of the adjacent ilium (51), the connection comprising a bent rod (32) having a knurled (or splined) spinal portion (33) secured in the pedicle screws by grubscrews (37) and locking screws (38) and having a non-circular male pelvic portion (35) fitting a mating female hole (40) and secured therein by a locking screw (41). Alternatively, the connection can include a universal joint between the pelvic portion of the bent rod and the pelvic plate, with three mutually perpendicular lockable pivotal connections.

Abstract: A malolactic ferment is produced from at least one malolactic bacterium strain which is cultured in a culture medium containing an assimilable nitrogen source, malic acid and alcohol. The ferment biomass is separated from the culture medium. The biomass may be concentrated and may be frozen with a cryoprotective agent or dehydrated. The biomass may be added directly to wine to effect malolactic fermentation.

Abstract: A food service facility for drive-up and walk-up patronage, a multi-purpose column, conveyor delivery structures, and menu and order display units. The food service facility comprises base level and second level housings, readily set up and removed from a site.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a food service facility for drive-up and walk-up patronage, to a method for food preparation, to a retractable menu, and to a drink dispenser and service module. The food service facility comprises base level and second level housings, readily set up and removed from a site. The food preparation method is primarily directed to pizza preparation, the pizza being incompletely cooked and stored, and then rapidly cooked to completion to provide fast food service time to patrons.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method of forming a shadow mask for a color picture tube from a flat apertured mask. The mask has an central apertured portion, a solid border portion and a skirt portion. The improved method comprises several steps. First, a flat apertured mask is placed beneath an upper punch. Next, the periphery of the mask at the skirt portion is clamped. The punch then is pressed against the mask to contour the mask in its central apertured and solid border portions. Thereafter, the periphery of the mask at the skirt portion is unclamped, and the solid border portion of the mask is pressed between a bead die and the punch to form a peripheral bead in the solid border portion of the mask. Finally, the skirt portion is swept back to substantially parallel a central longitudinal axis of the formed mask, while the border portion is held between the bead die and the punch.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (species Fragaria) which is resistant to anthracnose (Colletotrcum actatium) is late ripening and has large conical berries with a bright orange-red color.