Abstract: A multilayer barrier film comprises an oriented outer film and a sealing layer attached to the oriented outer film, and the oriented outer film has 1) a first exterior layer containing a first polymeric material having a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of greater than or equal to 10 gram·mil/100 in2/day, 2) a first EVOH layer adjacent to the first exterior layer, 3) an interior layer adjacent to the first EVOH layer, and 4) a second EVOH layer adjacent to the interior layer, the multibarrier film exhibiting rapid recovery of oxygen transmission barrier after exposure to a retort process.

Abstract: A multilayer barrier film for food packaging comprises an outer layer comprising a first polymeric material having a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of greater than or equal to 10 gram·mil/100 in2/day; a first inner layer adjacent to the outer layer, the first inner layer comprising a first retortable grade ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer; a second inner layer adjacent to the first inner layer, the second inner layer comprising a second polymeric material having a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of greater than or equal to 10 gram·mil/100 in2/day; a third inner layer adjacent to the second inner layer, the third inner layer comprising a second retortable grade EVOH copolymer; and a sealing layer adjacent to the third inner layer; wherein the first polymeric material is not a retortable grade EVOH copolymer. Excellent recovery of oxygen barrier over time is achieved by these films and retortable containers made therefrom.

Abstract: To reduce the amount of staining that occurs during the in-package retort processing of food products, a packaging film is used including a white multilayer film, the white multilayer film having a sealing region on the exposed surface of the packaging film, a white region containing white pigment and a blocking region located between the white region and the sealing region, where the combined thickness of the sealing region and the blocking region is at least 70% of the thickness of the white multilayer film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for efficiently creating a full backup image of a client device by efficiently communicating backup data to a backup server using a change tracking log, or track log. A present full backup image can be created using a track log that is associated with a previous full backup image. The client device can determine whether files, which were included in the previous full backup image, have or have not changed using the track log. The client device can transmit changed file data to the backup server for inclusion in the present full backup image. The client device can also transmit metadata identifying unchanged file data to the backup server. The backup server can use the metadata to extract a copy of the unchanged file data from the previous full backup image for inclusion in the present full backup image.

Abstract: A medical table provides the functionality needed for hip and knee arthroplasty at a cost that is acceptable for smaller patient care centers. Such a table can use a sliding mechanism to maintain traction during positioning of a patient's leg. The table also can utilize a knee arthroplasty attachment to provide for precise knee positioning, such as by using a sliding assembly attached to a spar of the table. The table can include a pair of actuators providing for both lateral tilt and trendelenburg motions, which reduces the complexity from previous tables. The table also can include a removable power/control module, which allows for quick and easy replacement of damaged components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for efficiently creating a full backup image of a client device by efficiently communicating backup data to a backup server using a change tracking log, or track log. A present full backup image can be created using a track log that is associated with a previous full backup image. The client device can determine whether files, which were included in the previous full backup image, have or have not changed using the track log. The client device can transmit changed file data to the backup server for inclusion in the present full backup image. The client device can also transmit metadata identifying unchanged file data to the backup server. The backup server can use the metadata to extract a copy of the unchanged file data from the previous full backup image for inclusion in the present full backup image.

Abstract: A system that facilitates the automatic tagging of contextual metadata information to a file as the file is being created. The system facilitates the automatic association of data with a user context, and includes a data operations component that associates with data operations being performed on a data. These data operations include standard data operations such as read, write, delete, move, copy, paste, etc., that are normally associated with data operations. The system further includes a tagging component that facilitates automatic tagging of contextual information to the data when the data is created. That is, when the data is first saved, the tagging operation of the contextual information is performed on the data. Subsequent save operations simply overwrite the existing data in the storage location. Thus, data and applications can be grouped based on the identity of the tag.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lower of cost or market value monitoring includes a process for lower of cost or market value monitoring and notification whereby data representing the identification and purchase price of an inventory item is obtained and the market value of the inventory item is automatically monitored on a periodic basis. Data representing the purchase price of the inventory item is then periodically compared with data representing the market value of the inventory item and when the market value of the inventory item decreases below the purchase price of the inventory item a notification/alert is generated bringing the drop in market value of the inventory item below the price paid for the inventory item to the user's attention.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying quantities of inventory items in multiple units of measure includes displaying an inventory item listing, including a desired quantity of the inventory item, on a user interface and/or display screen. The inventory item listing is then activated by a user through a user interface device within the context of the present transaction. Once the inventory item listing is activated, the quantity of the inventory item desired is displayed in a multiple units of measure display in multiple units of measure associated with the inventory item and within the context of the present transaction.

Abstract: A radio/telephony interoperability architecture that facilitates intercommunications between a security services network, elected officials and/or emergency services network and a telephony management system for one-way and two-way security and/or emergency teleconferencing communications. The telephony system creates a session in which one or more session participants can communicate with front-line mobile radio operators (e.g., first responder personnel) and radio band components. Mobile radio systems can be accessed via circuit-switched and packet-switched networks with communications capable of existing between horizontal services entities (e.g., city fire and police) and vertical entities (e.g., city, state, and federal agencies and personnel). Furthermore, the presence of participants and potential participants is provided to authorized users to facilitate the establishment of such conferences. Notifications and alarms are used to alert participants and potential participants of important events.

Abstract: A method of controlling a cellular device includes determining a velocity of the cellular device and temporarily disabling a short messaging service function of the cellular device in response to the velocity while a voice function of the cellular device remains enabled.

Abstract: A pad washing system is provided. This system includes a filter device that further includes: a filter component having a textured top surface and at least one baffle formed on the underside thereof; a filter support apparatus adapted to receive the filter device, wherein the filter support apparatus further includes: a base, a plurality of vertical support columns formed integrally with the base, a plurality of caps mounted on top of the vertical columns, and a plurality of biasing members disposed between the caps and the tops of the vertical columns; a bucket for receiving both the filter device and the filter support apparatus; a threaded rim attached to or formed integrally with the top edge the bucket; and a splash guard mountable within the threaded rim.

Abstract: In some embodiments, during a restore operation, a restore program executes in a restore environment on the restore system. The restore program may create a client environment to which a backed up client may be restored, which may include one or more client volumes. The restore program may create a directory structure to restore shadow copy component files, and may mount one or more of the client volumes to the directory structure. The shadow copy component files may be restored to the restore volume(s), and the files restored to directories that are beneath a mount point in the directory structure are restored, through the mount, to the client volume(s).

Abstract: A pad washing system is provided. This system includes a filter device that further includes: a filter component having a textured top surface and at least one baffle formed on the underside thereof; a filter support apparatus adapted to receive the filter device, wherein the filter support apparatus further includes: a base, a plurality of vertical support columns formed integrally with the base, a plurality of caps mounted on top of the vertical columns, and a plurality of biasing members disposed between the caps and the tops of the vertical columns; a bucket for receiving both the filter device and the filter support apparatus; a threaded rim attached to or formed integrally with the top edge the bucket; and a splash guard mountable within the threaded rim.

Abstract: A system is described for monitoring the swing path of a golf club head and for monitoring flight characteristics of a golf ball following impact. A processor utilizes data from spaced apart spaced sensor arrays in determining the club head speed and head angle of a golf club during the swing phase of the club. Image capture devices captures successive images of the ball after impact, and the system processor generates data reflecting ball flight characteristics based on a comparison of the images.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of a proliferative disorder are provided in which a subject in need of such treatment is administered an effective amount of a compound selected from: compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X1 and X2 are independently H, Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2, and Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and compounds of formula (II) wherein X3 and X4 are each independently H, Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2; Y is (C2–C6)alkylene or (C2–C6)heteroalkylene; and Z is Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2.

Abstract: A data management tool. The tool is a unified, horizontal system for communications, organization, information processing, and data storage. The tool operates seamlessly with existing platforms, and is a common workflow layer that is automated with a scalable, relational database. The tool uses one or both of a relational and object database engine that facilitates at least many-to-many relationships among data elements. The highest contextual assumption is that there exists an entity that consists of one or more users. The data storage model first assumes that files are associated with the user. Thus, data generated by applications is associated with an individual, group of individuals, and topical content and not simply with a folder, as in traditional systems.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for expanding a free end of a tube by use of a fluted spinning tool. The fluted spinning tool of the present invention, when rotated at a predetermined speed into the free end of the tube, produces a combination of force, rotation, and heat which results in uniform expansion of the free end of the tube. Further, the fluted spinning tool of the present invention allows for the rapid and efficient production of expanded tube parts, such parts being evenly formed with minimal bias on the expanded free ends of the tubes.

Abstract: A manually operable fine powder applicator has a pouch with an outer wall of pliant porous fabric and a layer of fabric adjacent the opposite side of the pouch. Space between the layer and the pouch forms a pocket such that the applicator can be worn on a hand. Fine powder stored inside the pouch can pass through the porous wall to the outside surface of the applicator usually upon tapping or shaking. This exposed powder is transferred to an object bearing coarse particulate matter to be removed, such as beach sand, by contacting the applicator to the object. Gentle wiping action mixes the powder with the particulate matter and tends to easily and quickly remove particulate matter from the object. Cleanup does not require water or other liquid agents.