Abstract: The present invention provides a multipurpose host system for processing and displaying invasive cardiovascular diagnostic measurement data. The system includes a an external input signal bus interface. The bus interface receives data arising from cardiovascular diagnostic measurement sensors. Measurement processing components receive data from particular sensor types. Based on the received data, the processing components render diagnostic measurement parameter values. A multi-mode graphical user interface includes display components corresponding to data received from particular sensor types. The user interface provides recommended action prompts that guide a user through a series of actions.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous ceramic honeycomb articles, such as filters, which are composed predominately of a cordierite composition. The ceramic honeycomb articles possess a porous microstructure characterized by a unique combination of relatively high porosity (>45%), and moderately narrow pore size distribution wherein greater than 15% and less than 38% of the total porosity exhibits a pore diameter less than 10 ?m, and low CTE wherein CTE?6.0×10?7/° C. (from 23° C. to 800° C.). The articles exhibit high thermal durability and high filtration efficiency coupled with low pressure drop. Such ceramic articles are particularly well suited for use in filtration applications, such as in diesel exhaust filters. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing the porous ceramic honeycomb article.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a plurality of processing nodes into a parallel-processing database system are described herein. Each of a plurality of processing nodes connected by a network receive software and one or more configuration files related to the intended function of the processing node. The software may include homogeneous agent software, one or more library dynamic-link libraries (DLL), and the like. The configuration file is used to configure the homogeneous agent to operate as the intended node in a global-results processing matrix, a general-purpose query processing matrix, or a index-base query processing matrix. Another node or nodes may be configured to convert query-based programming code to intermediary source code in a common programming language and then compile the intermediary source code into a dynamic link library (DLL) or other type of executable.

Abstract: A method for distributing and sorting data among a plurality of nodes is described herein. After receiving a portion of a data set (e.g., a database), each node sorts its portion and estimates a partitioning of the sorted dataset among the nodes based in part on its own sorted data portion. Each node then provides a representation of its estimated partition to a master node. The master node, using the provided estimated partitions, determines a tentative partitioning and submits the tentative partitioning to each node. Each node then determines the effect the tentative partitioning using its data portion. If the effect is acceptable for each node, the tentative partitioning plan is used to partition the data. Otherwise, the tentative partitioning plan is repeatedly revised by the master node and considered by the nodes having data portions until an acceptable or optimum partitioning is determined.

Abstract: A system and method for scheduling database operations to one or more databases in a parallel-processing database system are described herein. After a query server generates a dynamic-link library (DLL) or other executable representative of one or more database operations to a database, the query server notifies a scheduling services module of the generation of the DLL and submits the DLL to a query agent. The query agent notifies the scheduling services module of its receipt of the DLL. Based on any of a variety of considerations, the scheduling services module schedules a time of execution for the DLL by one or more processing matrices that store the database. At the scheduled time, the scheduling services module directs the query agent to submit the DLL to the indicated processing matrices. The scheduling services module also can be adapted to monitor the execution of previously submitted DLLs by one or more processing matrices and adjust the scheduled times of execution for subsequent DLLs accordingly.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a plurality of processing nodes into a parallel-processing database system are described herein. Each of a plurality of processing nodes connected by a network receive software and one or more configuration files related to the intended function of the processing node. The software may include homogeneous agent software, one or more library dynamic-link libraries (DLL), and the like. The configuration file is used to configure the homogeneous agent to operate as the intended node in a global-results processing matrix, a general-purpose query processing matrix, or a index-base query processing matrix. Another node or nodes may be configured to convert query-based programming code to intermediary source code in a common programming language and then compile the intermediary source code into a dynamic link library (DLL) or other type of executable.

Abstract: A composition, method and kit comprising a compound for the inhibition of the binding of ?4?1 integrin to its receptors, for example VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) and fibronectin and other therapeutic compounds for the control or prevention of diseases states in which ?4?1 is involved.

Abstract: A system and method for scheduling database operations to one or more databases in a parallel-processing database system are described herein. After a query server generates a dynamic-link library (DLL) or other executable representative of one or more database operations to a database, the query server notifies a scheduling services module of the generation of the DLL and submits the DLL to a query agent. The query agent notifies the scheduling services module of its receipt of the DLL. Based on any of a variety of considerations, the scheduling services module schedules a time of execution for the DLL by one or more processing matrices that store the database. At the scheduled time, the scheduling services module directs the query agent to submit the DLL to the indicated processing matrices. The scheduling services module also can be adapted to monitor the execution of previously submitted DLLs by one or more processing matrices and adjust the scheduled times of execution for subsequent DLLs accordingly.

Abstract: A battery dispenser and a refill for a battery dispenser are provided. In one embodiment the battery dispenser includes a housing that has an opening, a landing, and a push element capable of advancing batteries from inside the housing to the landing external to the housing. The position of at least one of the push element and the landing is adjustable to enable the battery dispenser to dispense batteries that are one of at least two distinct physical sizes. A refill for the battery dispenser includes a base, a plurality of batteries disposed on the base and a retainer that contacts the batteries and is connected to the base. The refill base can cooperate with the dispenser to adjust the height of the landing or the push element.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: A system and methods for parallel processing of queries to one or more databases are described herein. One or more databases may be distributed among a subset of slave nodes of a global-results processing matrix. A query to the database may be generated using a query-based high-level programming language. The query-based source code then may be converted to intermediary source code in a common programming language and then compiled into a dynamic link library (DLL) or other type of executable. The DLL is then distributed among the slave nodes of the processing matrix, whereupon the slave nodes execute related portions of the DLL substantially in parallel to generate initial query results. The initial query results may then be provided to master node of the global-results processing matrix for additional processing, whereby the master node is adapted to execute one or more associated portions of the DLL on the initial query results.

Abstract: Assisting navigation of a first browser executing on a first data processing system is provided by navigating, responsive to a second browser executing on a second data processing system, to identify information to be displayed using the first browser on the first data processing system. An identifier is request to associate with the identified information and the identifier is dynamically generated responsive to the request for an identifier. The identifier is associated with the identified information to be displayed using the first browser such that the identified information may be retrieved using the identifier.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a flashlight are provided. In one representative embodiment a flashlight includes a light source, a housing and at least two battery locations inside the housing. Each battery location inside the housing can accommodate at least one of at least two batteries, each of which can be a different size. The flashlight also includes an electro-mechanical structure that prevents a closing of an electrical circuit that electrically couples the batteries to the light source, when one of the at least two batteries in the flashlight is a different size than another.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an etch process of a substrate that includes receiving a first signal having a first wavelength, deriving a second signal based on the first signal and combining the first signal with the second signal to produce a composite signal having a composite wavelength less than the first wavelength. The method further includes identifying one or more inflection points of the composite signal and determining an etch rate of an etch process by evaluating the inflection points and elapsed time between the inflection points.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: A system and methods for parallel processing of queries to one or more databases are described herein. One or more databases may be distributed among a subset of slave nodes of a global-results processing matrix. A query to the database may be generated using a query-based high-level programming language. The query-based source code then may be converted to intermediary source code in a common programming language and then compiled into a dynamic link library (DLL) or other type of executable. The DLL is then distributed among the slave nodes of the processing matrix, whereupon the slave nodes execute related portions of the DLL substantially in parallel to generate initial query results. The initial query results may then be provided to master node of the global-results processing matrix for additional processing, whereby the master node is adapted to execute one or more associated portions of the DLL on the initial query results.

Abstract: A system and methods for parallel processing of queries to one or more databases are described herein. One or more databases may be distributed among a subset of slave nodes of a global-results processing matrix. A query to the database may be generated using a query-based high-level programming language. The query-based source code then may be converted to intermediary source code in a common programming language and then compiled into a dynamic link library (DLL) or other type of executable. The DLL is then distributed among the slave nodes of the processing matrix, whereupon the slave nodes execute related portions of the DLL substantially in parallel to generate initial query results. The initial query results may then be provided to master node of the global-results processing matrix for additional processing, whereby the master node is adapted to execute one or more associated portions of the DLL on the initial query results.