Abstract: An alert system for alerting a clinician to an occurrence of an event detected by an implantable medical device includes a monitor and a patient management network. The implantable medical device includes a means for detecting the occurrence of the event and initiating a wireless transmission of data related to the event. The monitor is configured to receive the wireless transmission of data and transfer the data. The patient management network is configured to receive the data and store the data on a data storage device. The patient management network includes a web presentation service for creating a website from the data stored on the data storage device, the website configured to alert the clinician to the occurrence of the event.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of performing a system reverse engineering process. The method provides for an examination of the application system that requires reverse engineering by examining the entire network structure forming the system, by tracking chains of nodes and links in accordance with a predetermined tracking method, that will ensure a complete examination. The information gathered from the examination will permit formatting of the information into a form in which it represents the application system in a usable form. The method of the invention provides also for the creation of a software program or an entire software system that can be employed for carrying out the reverse engineering process.

Abstract: A two-way cable network offering high-speed broadband communications delivered via virtual private networks over a multi-channel shared media system. Bi-directional transmission of packet to ATM cell based communications is established between a head end communication controller and a number of subscriber terminal units, whereby individual cells are prioritized and routed according to a virtual connection. Virtual connections are organized to support multiple virtual private networks in a shared media CATV system. The virtual private network to which a particular STU belongs is user selectable and has the flexibility of handling multi up/downstream channels with different MAC domains. The present invention can also handle non-ATM MAC domains via the same common ATM switch. To overcome the limited number of addresses inherent to common ATM switches, a mapping/remapping function is implemented in the port cards. Furthermore, downstream as well as upstream traffic are filtered at each STU.

Abstract: Mesh communications based on a plurality of time-slots in which every time slot is associated with communications between a pair of nodes, in which at least one time-slot is associated with communications between a first node and a second node, and in which at least a second time-slot is associated with communications between the first node and a third node. The first node and the second node communicate during the at least one time-slot, while the third node awaits communications with the first node during the second time-slot. If the first node is still communicating with the second node during the second time-slot the first node does not communication with the third node.

Abstract: A wireless mesh communication protocol that dynamically assigns communication time-slots and frequencies to mesh nodes. A first node is established as a PC that sequentially polls other nodes. A second node responds at a predetermined time with information that includes database records, and then a third node responds similarly. The second node is then established as the PC and the first node is polled during dynamically allocated time-slots and on a frequency that depend on the second node's database records. The third node is then established as a PC and acts similarly. In both cases the first node responds by sending information and data records. The first node is then re-established as the PC. The first node then polls the second and third nodes at times and frequencies that depend on the first node's database records.

Abstract: A submersible fabric tub is floated in a swimming pool or other body of water, the tub having an upper floatation collar from which the flexible fabric structure of the tub is suspended. The tub has a pair of opposed bench seat portions with a deeper leg well located between them, and with enclosing end walls. A pair of access ports in an end wall connect by way of connecting hoses with an external heating or cooling water supply, by which the temperature of the water within the tub structure may be conditioned to a desired extent. The flexible floatation collar can be readily locally depressed, enabling users of the tub to readily enter or leave the tub for the surrounding body of water by swimming over the collar. The bench seat portions incorporate plastic reinforcing beams.

Abstract: A rotor for an electrical generator and a generator incorporating such a rotor, the rotor consisting of a central hub, a radially spaced concentric rim portion with rotor magnetic elements mounted upon it, and a plurality of elongate tension members extending generally between the hub and the rim, maintained substantially in tension so as to maintain the rim substantially in compression. The hub is rotatably driven by an axially spaced power drive means such as a wind or marine current turbine.

Abstract: A submersible fabric tub is floated in a swimming pool or other body of water, the tub having an upper floatation collar from which the flexible fabric structure of the tub is suspended. The tub has a pair of opposed bench seat portions with a deeper leg well located between them, and with enclosing end walls. A pair of access ports in an end wall connect by way of connecting hoses with an external heating or cooling water supply, by which the temperature of the water within the tub structure may be conditioned to a desired extent. The flexible floatation collar can be readily locally depressed, enabling users of the tub to readily enter or leave the tub for the surrounding body of water by swimming over the collar. The bench seat portions incorporate plastic reinforcing beams.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a candy, such as a lollipop, luminescent has a transparent or translucent candy; a handle containing a light source; and a light transmitting shaft having a candy end and a handle end, the candy end extendable into the candy and the handle end extendable to the handle; wherein when assembled, the light source can transmit light along the shaft from the handle end to the candy end, into the candy and outwards from the candy.

Abstract: An ultrasonic processing method and apparatus (20) can include a rotatable, ultrasonic horn member (28) that is operatively joined to an isolation member (42) which has high rigidity. Additionally, a rotatable anvil member (86) can be cooperatively positioned to provide a selected horn-anvil gap (106) between the anvil member (86) and the horn member (28). A transfer device (110) can be configured to selectively adjust the horn-anvil gap (106), and an automated drive (130) can be operatively connected to the transfer device (110) to selectively modify the horn-anvil gap (106). A force sensor (126) can be configured to detect a gap force at the horn-anvil gap (106), and an electronic processor (128) can be configured to employ an output from the force sensor (126) to monitor the gap force, and provide a drive signal to the automated drive (130) to thereby adjust the horn-anvil gap (106).

Abstract: An ultrasonic processing method and apparatus (20) can include a rotatable, ultrasonic horn member (28) that is operatively joined to an isolation member (42) which has high rigidity. Additionally, a rotatable anvil member (86) can be cooperatively positioned to provide a selected horn-anvil gap (106) between the anvil member (86) and the horn member (28). A transfer device (110) can be configured to selectively adjust the horn-anvil gap (106), and an automated drive (130) can be operatively connected to the transfer device (110) to selectively modify the horn-anvil gap (106). A force sensor (126) can be configured to detect a gap force at the horn-anvil gap (106), and an electronic processor (128) can be configured to employ an output from the force sensor (126) to monitor the gap force, and provide a drive signal to the automated drive (130) to thereby adjust the horn-anvil gap (106).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a transient connection port are provided. Further, an apparatus and method for switching between a permanent connection port and a transient connection port are provided. The apparatus and method include a permanent connection port and a transient connection port located at the rear of a rack mounted server system and the front of the rack mounted server system, respectively. The permanent connection port operates when there is an absence of a connected device at the transient connection port. When a device is connected to the transient connection port, a signal is sent to a logic switch which causes the active input to be switched from the permanent connection port to the transient connection port. When the device is no longer connected to the transient connection port, the absence of the signal from the transient connection port causes the logic switch to switch the active input back to the permanent connection port.

Abstract: A method for analysing differences in the content of successive frames of a digital video sequence to create a profile that predicts the likely perceptual significance of and allows separation and classification of different type of signal component.

Abstract: An ultrasonic processing method and apparatus (20) can include a rotatable, ultrasonic horn member (28) that is operatively joined to an isolation member (42) which has high rigidity. A rotatable anvil member (86) can be cooperatively positioned to provide a selected horn-anvil gap (106), and an automated drive (130) can be connected to an actuator (110), or other transfer device, to automatically adjust the horn-anvil gap (106). An electronic processor (128) can be configured to monitor an intermittent gap force detected from an output provided by a force sensor (126), and can provide a drive signal to the automated drive (130) to thereby adjust the horn-anvil gap (106) to operatively maintain a target, gap force value.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting when a valid configuration of I/O adapters is present in the system board of a computer. The present invention is a mechanism that allows the system user to determine the configuration of the I/O adapter cards to be used, independent of their voltage levels. More particularly, if the programmed voltage of the computer system power supply is compatible with the desired adapter card, the present invention will allow the card to be inserted and used. The present invention includes a connector that is physically capable of receiving any one of a variety of adapter cards, independent of the operating voltage level of the adapter cards. The present invention is a mechanism for detecting a valid mix of adapter cards inserted into connectors on the system board of a computer. When adapter cards having different voltage ratings are inserted into the slots, power on operations are not allowed preventing possible damage to the computer.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method of allowing a device to respond to a configuration query only if it is the true target of the query. In one embodiment of the invention, logic gates having two inputs are provided. The first input of the logic gates is connected to the signal of a bridge that selects a device when the address of the signal is referenced in the configuration query. The second input of the logic gate receives a signal indicating whether the local bus or the subordinate bus is being configured and the output of the logic gate is used to enable the device. In a second embodiment, certain signals designated to indicate the selection of a bus are used to enable devices to respond to configuration queries.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a candy, such as a lollipop, luminescent has a transparent or translucent candy; a handle containing a light source; and a light transmitting shaft having a candy end and a handle end, the candy end extendable into the candy and the handle end extendable to the handle; wherein when assembled, the light source can transmit light along the shaft from the handle end to the candy end, into the candy and outwards from the candy.

Abstract: A method to feed antennas proximal to a monopole antenna is shown. A monopole antenna is fed through a ground plane by a conventional means. A transmission feed line for an antenna proximal the monopole antenna passes through the ground plane and makes contact with the monopole antenna at some distance from the ground plane, this contact being made by a non-signal carrying conductor of the transmission line. In the special case of a coaxial feed transmission line, this non-signal carrying conductor is the outside of the outermost conductor of the coaxial feed line. After making contact with the monopole antenna the feed line then passes through or along the side of a monopole antenna to reach the antenna proximal to the monopole.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for intermittently bonding a substrate web in fabricating a blank subassembly for an absorbent article. The invention comprises ultrasonic bonding apparatus including an anvil roll, a substrate web thereon, and at least one rotary ultrasonic horn. The substrate web can comprise at least first and second layers of material. The rotary ultrasonic horn, in combination with the anvil roll, ultrasonically bonds intermittent segments of the first and second layers of the substrate web to each other. Such intermittent bonds can comprise end seals for the absorbent articles. The ultrasonic horn and anvil roll are periodically separated from each other to provide the intermittent bonding of the substrate web. An actuator apparatus periodically moves the anvil roll and ultrasonic horn from engaging contact with each other preventing bond formation.

Abstract: A detonating impact tool, such as a nailer, has a manual recycler. The recycler has a pump housing which is moved through a stroke to purge exhaust combustion gases from the tool. The tool provides pump housing which operates with a significantly reduced stroke as compared to previous manual recyclers. The tool has a return spring which automatically returns the piston and its associated driver to a rest position part way along a cylinder and forward of a vent port after each detonation. In one embodiment of the invention a restriction in the cylinder wall temporarily holds the piston at its rest position. The stroke reduction system reduces the length of travel of the pump section for easier and faster tool performance while the more compact design enhances market appeal. The reduced stroke facilitates embodiments of the invention wherein the pump housing is actuated by a squeeze lever.