Abstract: The invention refers to an apparatus for positioning medical treatment devices or treatment supporting devices (2) by a transportation means (1) to move said devices (2) to a predetermined position, said transportation means (1) including an automatically guided transport system (3, 7), and to a corresponding method and the use of an automatically guided transport system to perform said positioning tasks.

Abstract: A method for managing a network, the network comprising partitioning the network into at least one subnet, the at least one subnet including a plurality of clients, selecting one of the plurality of clients to be operable as a subnet controller, and selecting another of the plurality of clients to be operable as a successor subnet controller, the subnet controller and the successor subnet controller being operable for determining health of the plurality of clients within the at least one subnet.

Abstract: A system and method for providing network access includes identifying an available network resource, providing an access token to the available network resource, tracking the access token, and terminating the access token.

Abstract: The invention relates to a timing disc fitting for an encoder system. It consists of a timing disc hub (1) which can be plugged to a motor shaft (2) and to which there is fixed a timing disc (3). In accordance with the invention, the timing disc hub consists of a metallic heat-conducting material to which, on one side, a plastic insulating material is adhered. In the flange plane (1a) of the timing disc hub (1) there are arranged projections or lugs (5, 6, 7) which engage correspondingly shaped indentations, recesses or cut-outs (3a, 3b) in the timing disc (3).

Abstract: A storage shed for attaching to the railing at the edge of a deck, such shed having an enclosure assembly mounted on the deck railing while being held in place by doors. The shed preserves deck floor space by hanging principally within and on the outside of the deck railing, and provides a stable storage container that may securely hold a variety of items. The shed can be finished to match the deck or the building to which the deck is attached. A plurality of shelves, hooks, drawers, pegboard, hangers, and partitions within the shed can be arranged for convenient storage of a variety of items.

Abstract: A method and system for searching a network in which a server locates an idle client coupled to the network to perform a search, receives an acceptance notification from the client, stores the search status and stores the search result.

Abstract: A method for using a utility at an end user device is provided. The method includes assigning an elevated access right to a remote user identifier and a limited access right to an end user identifier, where the limited access right prevents access to the utility at the end user device. The utility is accessed at the end user device using the remote user identifier, where the utility allows the remote user identifier to select an administrative tool at the end user device. The administrative tool is launched according to the elevated access right while the limited access right of the end user identifier is maintained. At least one administrative task is performed at the end user device using the administrative tool.

Abstract: Novel mounting devices for attachment to an apparatus, the apparatus configured to receive and/or transmit radiation flux (e.g. satellite dishes for communications or electromagnetic power focusing) are described and claimed herein. The inventive mounting devices are configured to allow rotational movement of the apparatus at a required position.

Abstract: A storage shed for attaching to the railing at the edge of a deck, such shed having an enclosure assembly mounted on the deck railing while being held in place by doors. The shed preserves deck floor space by hanging principally within and on the outside of the deck railing, and provides a stable storage container that may securely hold a variety of items. The shed can be finished to match the deck or the building to which the deck is attached. A plurality of shelves, hooks, drawers, pegboard, hangers, and partitions within the shed can be arranged for convenient storage of a variety of items.

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating operating systems are disclosed. A computer includes a disk drive that stores an operating system to be updated. The computer creates a backup image of a first partition of the disk drive, then deletes the first partition to create free space on the disk drive. The computer also places an image of a maintenance operating system into the free space, wherein the maintenance operating system is operable to manage an operating system update. Thereafter, the computer updates the stored operating system under control of the maintenance operating system.

Abstract: A mounting (1) comprises a transparent spherical shell (2), which holds a reflective mirror (4) for collection and concentration of radiation flux. A second membrane (7) is affixed to maintain a pressure differential across the two approximate hemi-spheres separate by the mirror (4). A quantity of water (13) is contained within the shell (2) acting as ballast. The lower portion of the shell (2) rests on a toroid (9), which is affixed to a base (10). Both the toroid and the vessel created by the inside surface of the toroid (9) and base (10) is filled with water (11,12). The shell (2) is buoyantly supported within the vessel by the water (12,13) while being restrained within the boundaries of the toroid (9) and base (10) but free for rotational movement as required to track the sun.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide for remote tracking of the reboot status for a plurality of user terminals. Each user terminal runs a start-up routine capable of creating a record of information about the terminal, including reboot status. The record of information is stored in log file on a file server, along with the records of information from other user terminals. A collection routine executed by a central server collects the log files from the file servers and stores the records in a database. Based on the records stored in the database, various status reports may be generated that reflect, among other things, a reboot status associated with the user terminals over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention track assets by collecting information from assets. Information for tracking assets is collected based on a query. The person creating the query specifies a lifetime, a scope, and one or more parameters for collecting the information. The lifetime indicates a period of time for maintaining the results of the query in storage. When the lifetime expires, the results of the query are removed from the storage. When a query is created, a server updates a query index and creates temporary storage space for the query's results. Periodically, the client polls the server and accesses the query index to determine whether any queries are pending for that client. The client collects the information from the appropriate assets and provides the results to the server. The server then stores the results in the temporary storage space.

Abstract: The invention refers to an apparatus for positioning medical treatment devices or treatment supporting devices (2) by a transportation means (1) to move said devices (2) to a predetermined position, said transportation means (1) including an automatically guided transport system (3, 7), and to a corresponding method and the use of an automatically guided transport system to perform said positioning tasks.

Abstract: A decorative safety attachment for screen doors and windows for enhancing visibility and thereby preventing inadvertent walk-through, injury to persons or pets, tearing of the screen itself, or damage to other components or property. The attachment includes an array of attachment pins which can be conveniently inserted into and removed from an ordinary screen mesh.

Abstract: A carrying case for conventional throwing darts is disclosed in the form of a plastic box and mating plastic cover. The box or tray has a pair of tabs extending from one side for attaching the tray to a dart player's belt and a cover latching tab or boss on the opposite side. The lid or cover includes open slots passing around the belt tabs so that the tray may be worn with or without the cover being in place and includes an opening which cooperates with the latching boss to hold the cover in place. The tray is filled with a resilient material into which darts may be stuck and supported freeing the player's hands while waiting his turn to throw. The tray has a flat bottom and may rest upright on a horizontal surface as an alternative to being worn by the player.

Abstract: A multi vitamin and mineral dietary supplement composition for oral administration containing, per unit dose,(a) one or more divalent dietary mineral components selected from the group consisting of bioavailable calcium and magnesium, and in the further presence or absence of one or more additional non-ferrous mineral and vitamin components, adapted to be released in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and(b) a bioavailable iron component, present in controlled release form, so adapted so as to be subsequently released in a controlled manner lower in the gastrointestinal tract, and a method of preventing or treating iron deficiency using such compositions.

Abstract: A catalytic slurry process for effecting the conversion of a hydrocarbonaceous black oil charge stock is disclosed and which process possesses improved efficiency by the addition of antifoamant.

Abstract: A solids dispersant comprising an oil-soluble salt is added to catalytic slurry of hydrocarbonaceous charge stock to reduce coke deposits in conversion at temperatures above about 400.degree. F. Dosage is about 0.0001% to 1% of a condensation product of an epihalohydrin and equimolar amount of C.sub.12 -C.sub.40 alkylamine.