Abstract: A headphone holder and storage case includes a simple hinged lid with attachments means on the outside surface which can conveniently attach to the back of the front seat headrest. As such, the case faces the backset, and as it is opened presents itself directly to the rear seat occupants. According to one embodiment of the invention, the hinge includes 90° stops so that the bottom section of the case which includes the storage compartments is held in a convenient near horizontal orientation 90° from the vertically oriented lid without any side access restriction. The storage space portion of the case includes a horseshoe-shaped storage compartment which is configured to dimensionally receive the headphones. A central section has individual cavities which function as separate containment pockets for extra fresh batteries so that they are available as spares if needed.

Abstract: A method of generating a computer program, the method comprising: independently compiling a plurality of source code modules to generate a plurality of respective object modules comprising a plurality of respective threads explicitly designated by a user to be executed in parallel; in each of the object modules, inserting at least one symbol indicative of a property of the object module's thread potentially conflicting with a corresponding property of a thread of another of said object module as a result of parallel execution of those threads; executing a linker to perform a linking process on said object modules, the linking process comprising: assessing the symbols in conjunction with one another to determine whether a conflict exists between the threads of two or more of the respective object modules; and linking the object modules to generate a computer program in which said threads are executable in parallel, wherein the linking is performed in dependence on said assessment.

Abstract: A method comprising: independently compiling a plurality of modules of source code to generate a plurality of respective object modules comprising a plurality of respective parallel threads explicitly designated by a user to be executed in parallel on a target platform; in each of the object modules, inserting at least one symbol indicative of a usage of a resource of the target platform associated with the respective thread; executing a linker to perform a linking process for linking the object modules, wherein the linking process comprises assessing the symbols in conjunction with one another, and based on the assessment generating an indication relating to a usage of the resource required for execution of the threads in parallel.

Abstract: A gateway enables communications between a personal area network, such as a Zigbee network, and an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The gateway includes a first interface device for connecting to the personal area network, a second interface device for connecting to the IP network, and a gateway controller. In one embodiment, the gateway controller allocates ports on an IP interface to one or more clients in said personal area network, stores a routing table in memory for relating said clients in said personal area network with their corresponding ports, and transfers messages between said personal area network clients and said IP network based on entries in said routing table. In other embodiments, the gateway may function in conjunction with a gateway proxy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety alert and lighting system comprising a power source, an AC connection, a battery pack connected to the AC connection, a lighting system connected to the battery in the battery pack, one or more sensor devices and a relay. The relay will cause the lighting system to be activated and powered by the battery in certain selected situations. The lighting system is activated when power from the power source is interrupted or when a sensor device triggers the relay. The activated lighting system powered by the battery allows the inhabitants of a home to find candles or flashlights, in the circumstance of a power outage, or to exit the home safely if an unsafe environment, such as smoke, is detected by a sensor device.

Abstract: A light treatment device including an outer housing, a light emitting assembly in the housing and operable to emit light through an opening in the housing, the light emitting assembly including a plurality of LEDs capable of generating less than 2,500 lux at 12 inches.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for removably attaching a drive bay support to a main computer chassis. The clamp assembly includes a clamp support having a hook portion and at least one clamp link for pivotally attaching the clamp support to the drive bay support. The clamp asssembly is in a clamped position when the clamp assembly is pivoted about the drive bay support such that the hook portion of the clamp support engages a hook portion of the main chassis. The clamp assembly is in an unclamped position when the clamp assembly is pivoted about the drive bay support such that the hook portion of the clamp support does not engage the main chassis.

Abstract: A plunger stand-off assembly for securing a circuit board to a computer chassis without the need for tools. The plunger stand-off assembly includes an inner component, an outer component, and a spring for causing relative movement between the inner and outer components. The relative movement between the inner and outer components securely fastens the circuit board to the computer chassis.

Abstract: An incoming call alert system for use with a portable communication device is disclosed as including an accessory unit physically separate from the portable communication device for providing an alerting signal, a wireless link between the portable communication device and the accessory unit, and circuitry electrically connected to operating circuitry of the portable communication device for providing a message exclusively to the accessory unit over the wireless link when an incoming call is received by the portable communication device, the message causing the accessory unit to activate the alerting signal.

Abstract: A process for determining the precise initial volume of the mold cavity of an injection molding machine in which a first and second section engage into seated alignment thereby forming a mold cavity. Vent valves, controlling communication between the interior and exterior of the mold cavity, are closed thereby sealing the mold cavity. An injection means begins injecting a test substance into the mold cavity. The test substance continues filling the mold cavity until the detection of a predetermined threshold level. A measuring means performs the step of measuring the amount of the test substance in the mold cavity, thereby providing sufficient information for calculating the precise initial volume of the mold cavity of the injection molding machine. The apparatus used to perform the method described herein comprises an injection molding machine with a mold cavity configured with vent valves capable of sealing the interior of the mold cavity from the exterior.

Abstract: A back plane lock down for fastening one or more circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane of a computer chassis. The back plane lock down is made of non-electrically conducting material such that the computer need not be powered down when fastening the circuit boards and/or cover plates to the back plane. The back plane lock down includes one or more sections that can be pivotally connected together by using a bracket for accommodating a wide variety of back plane configurations. Each section includes one or more tabs disposed within openings formed by ribs. Each tab includes a downwardly extending projection for insertion into an opening in the back plane to easily fasten each circuit board and cover plate to the back plane without the need for tools.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided where the article of manufacture comprises a computer usable medium having computer readable program code means therein. The computer readable program code means causes a computer to receive information, establish a molding profile based on the information, operate a molding machine to mold an article according to the molding profile, receive additional information corresponding to detected irregularities on the molded article, establish a modified molding profile based on the additional information received, and operate the molding machine to mold an additional article according to the modified molding profile. The additional information received by the computer which corresponds to detected irregularities on the molded article may be provided by a human operator, by a second computer, or by any other means.

Abstract: A filamentary tow package is prepared in which the tow is in layers of substantially vertical folds and has adjacent layers impacted with one another. Sections of the tow are alternately twisted to give helix angles varying from greater than 45.degree. in an S direction to greater than 45.degree. in a Z direction. The helix angle of the tow is increased by impacting it into layers of tow previously laid down. Removal of tow from the package is improved.

Abstract: A filamentary tow package in which the tow is in layers of substantially vertical folds and has adjacent layers impacted with one another. Sections of the tow are twisted and vary in helix angle from greater than 45.degree. in an S direction to greater than 45 degrees in a Z direction. The helix angle of the tow is increased by impacting it into layers of tow previously laid down.