Abstract: A system for innately monitoring a computer system. All address and data signals transferred over the system bus. Certain ones of the address signals are selected as related to the operating conditions of the computer system. A data filter selects data signals which correspond to the selected address signals and the selected address and data signals related to operating conditions of the computer system are then stored, either in a register if the selected address and data signals are composed of dynamic information requiring frequent status updates or in a first-in, first-out memory, when the selected address and data signals are composed of less dynamic information.

Abstract: A system manager for a computer system. The system manager transparently monitors signals transferred between computer system components along a system bus and stores objects related to the monitored signals in an object space. Information related to operating conditions within the system can then be provided from the object space. Later, the object space can be updated and the updated object space used to provide updated information regarding the operating conditions of the system.

Abstract: A power supply for a computer system manager, wherein the power supply has its own secondary power source operable when input power to the system manager no longer meets preset threshold values. The power supply functions in one of a discrete number of power modes depending upon the amount of energy available from either the computer input power or the secondary power source. The power supply switches to one of the group of power modes to conserve secondary power when the computer input power is no longer available. The power modes are controlled by a power mode controller which selectively directs power to discrete components of the system manager as a power conservation technique. The power mode controller always energizes the random access memory of the system manager in order to maintain data integrity.

Abstract: A traveling culvert/tunnel forming structure including upright waler assemblies positioned in transversely spaced relation on each side of said forming structure, the waler assemblies being adapted to receive forms on outside surfaces thereof. Horizontally adjusted header assemblies are supported at opposite ends by the spaced upright waler assemblies. Collapsible braces are disposed between the upright waler assemblies enabling the upright waler assemblies to move towards and away from one another. Multi purpose mounting brackets are mounted in rows on the upright waler assemblies which brackets are positioned inwardly from the waler assemblies. Rows of casters are swivelly mounted on the brackets inside of the rows of upright waler assemblies beneath the header assemblies. A pair of rows of leveling jacks are provided for elevating the forming structure and its casters out-of-contact with a ground supporting surface. The leveling jacks each have an upstanding jack shaft.

Abstract: An improved baby pacifier including a fillable reuseable nipple, a handle, and a cover that locks into place with a tilt, snap and twist motion. The pacifier includes a sealing plug to removably secure the nipple to the main body and seal the nipple filling inside the nipple. The main body of the pacifier includes a mating flange which extends outwardly from the outer surface of the main body about the entire circumference except for a discontinuous portion which forms a gap. The cover includes bosses on its interior surface to matingly engage the mating flange on the main body so as to secure engagement of the cover to the main body and prevent a child from removing it. The pacifier further includes a shield extending from the outer surface of the pacifier and including safety holes to prevent asphyxiation in the event the pacifier is swallowed.

Abstract: A blind riveting tool head for placing blind breakstem rivets is provided with a stem-disposal device which comprises a flexible hose connected to the rear end of a passage running rearwardly through the head from the rivet-placing jaws. An air injector at the junction of the head and the hose supplies both a flow of air rearwardly along the hose to assist broken-off stem portions rearwardly therealong, and also a flow of air forwardly along the passage through the head.

Abstract: A panel mounted at the rear of a truck having a flatbed which is capable of functioning as either a tailgate or a loading ramp. In the tailgate configuration, a longitudinal edge of the panel is pivotally secured across the rear edge of the truck bed. In its upright position, the panel forms an end wall enclosing the bed, and in its down position, it forms a flush, horizontal extension of the bed. The panel is placed in its loading ramp configuration by rotating one corner along a vertical axis until a side edge contacts the rear edge of the truck bed. The side edge is then pivotally secured adjacent the rear edge of the bed, with the top surface of the panel flush with the top surface of the bed.

Abstract: An all-electronic print rate control system for a high-speed column sequential dot matrix printer, using a permutation code input signal, an input storage register with a capacity of at least three code words, for storing the input data and a print timing oscillator. The control system comprises a print clock, including a plurality of countdown circuits connected to the oscillator, for generating a normal print rate timing signal and a fast print rate timing signal; the print clock can also generate a variable print rate timing signal in which the initial column intervals are longer than in the normal print rate timing signal and the concluding column intervals are preferably shorter than in the normal signal. A print clock control selects one of these print rate timing signals to control the printing speed in each print cycle, depending on printer conditions in the prior cycle; the variable signal is used whenever the printer has actually come to rest for any appreciable interval.

Abstract: An all-electronic control system for a high-speed column sequential dot matrix printer, using a permutation code signal of given pulse rate p comprising a series of individual code words each including a fixed number of data pulses preceded by a start pulse; the control system comprises a plural-stage FIFO storage register with a capacity of at least three, and preferably four or more, code words, for storing input data, as during a carriage return of the printer. A print timing oscillator having a frequency f is coupled to countdown means that develops a normal print rate signal f/n and a fast print rate signal f/m, where f >>p and n>m. A print rate selector selects one of the print rate signals, to control the printing speed of the printer, depending on whether a code word is stored in a given stage of the storage register.