Abstract: A method for enhancing port allocation procedures in a computer network by reserving specific ports to particular users and processes. Access protocol for ports are modified to enable a system administrator to defined/pre-select particular users and processes that may access the specific ports. A table structure is provided with the list of users and processes with bind authority for the particular port. When a bind request is received the ID of the user or process is confirmed against those within the table of the requested port. Bind access is provided only when the user ID or process ID matches one that is within the table. The port is allocated to the user/program until the user/process is complete, and other requests for access to the port are ignored until final completion of the ongoing process, even when a temporary disconnect of the port occurs.

Abstract: A low friction pool cover reel to assist in retrieval and deployment of swimming pool covers onto the surface of water in a swimming pool.

Abstract: A system comprising a moving radar, a processing device, and a phase difference determination device is used to monitor a target. The moving radar has first and second phase centers that transmit and receive signals normal to a direction of movement of the radar. The processing device receives first and second ones of the received signals from the first and second phase centers, respectively, and performs a target motion compensation and target acceleration correction for each of the first and second received signals to produce first and second images. The phase difference determination device determines a phase difference image from a comparison of the first and second images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions and in particular to aqueous agrochemical compositions containing a water soluble agrochemical active ingredient and an amine adjuvant; preferably triethylenediamine (TEDA) or a salt thereof; or tetramethylethylenedianmine (TMEDA) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions and in particular to aqueous agrochemical compositions containing a water soluble agrochemical active ingredient and an amine or a salt thereof, or short-chain alkyl quaternary ammonium salt adjuvant The amines, amine salts and short-chain alkyl quaternary ammonium salts of the present invention are preferably selected from diethylamine or a salt thereof, ethanolamine or a salt thereof, triethanolamine or a salt thereof, a tetrapropylammonium salt and a tetrabutylammonium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions and in particular to aqueous agrochemical compositions containing a water soluble agrochemical active ingredient and an adjuvant; preferably cyclic amines or cyclic amides having at least one tertiary amine group or tertiary nitrogen. The amines or amides of the present invention are preferably an amine or amide selected from quinuclidine or a salt thereof, N-(aminopropyl)morphiline or a salt thereof, 1-(2-hydroxethyl-2 imidazolidinone) and aminoethylpiperazine or a salt thereof.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition having as an adjuvant a phosphonate or an alkoxylated derivative or dimer thereof. Preferred phosphonates are bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-2ethylhexylphosphonate, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-octylphosphonate and bis-(butyl)butylphosphonate.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for analyzing code. A valuation component, which provides a value for analyzed code is comprised of a tokenization component, hashing component and numerical valuation component. As code is transferred through the components, a numerical value for the code is generated. The valuation may occur through hashing, probability analysis and comparison against a proscribed code indicator.

Abstract: A convenient and efficient carrier for athletic shoes and the like is provided. The carrier has a connecting strap that is of a predetermined length. The connecting strap has two ends, with each end affixed to a quick release member. The quick release member is comprised of an engaging barrel portion and a heel barrel portion, with the heel barrel portion affixed to the end of the connecting strap. The engaging barrel portion is adaptable for connecting to a shoe that has a securing member inserted into the shoe's heel. The securing member has a tool portion and a receiving barrel portion, with the tool portion capable of boring a hole into the heel of the shoe and the receiving barrel portion allowing for connecting to the engaging barrel portion of the quick release member. Once the quick release member is connected to the securing member in the heel of the shoe, the carrier can be utilized to transport shoes.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture for software demonstration are disclosed. Apparatus include a server that provides, via a network, a program or programs to be demonstrated to a user. The user uploads the code that the program will execute. Results are then supplied after execution, and may be made available to the user in a number of ways. Methods and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a system including a host, a primary storage subsystem coupled to the host, a cache coupled to the host and separate from the primary storage system, a secondary storage subsystem, and a data mover coupling the primary and secondary storage systems, data is temporarily cached for future storage in the primary storage subsystem so as to preserve timestamp information and maintain data consistency for asynchronously mirroring the data at a secondary subsystem.

Abstract: A portable data collection device is provided for reading fluorescent indicia, such as barcodes. The device includes a housing with a pivotable image capture module. The image capture module includes an adjustable aperture, a color detector array for imaging light received through the aperture, and a removable flash module to provide ultraviolet light. Optics in the image capture module focus the light received through the aperture onto the detector array, in which the detector array is movable with respect to the lens to provide proper focus of an image onto the detector array. The adjustable aperture has an iris wheel to control the amount of light received by the detector array. A programmed controller is provided in the housing which operates responsive to a user interface to image and decode indicia, or capture color digital images in memory.

Abstract: A system 100 including a central processing unit 101 operates in response to a set of instructions for processing information. A port 134 provides access to selected circuitry forming a part of the system by an external device. A set of non-volatile programmable security elements 136 selectively enable and disable the operation of the interface to provide a private environment for processing the information.

Abstract: In a system including a host, a primary storage subsystem coupled to the host, a cache coupled to the host and separate from the primary storage system, a secondary storage subsystem, and a data mover coupling the primary and secondary storage systems, data is temporarily cached for future storage in the primary storage subsystem so as to preserve timestamp information and maintain data consistency for asynchronously mirroring the data at a secondary subsystem.

Abstract: A method for sending a message from one host (16) to at least one other host, both of which are attached to a hardware subsystem (12) that is bidirectionally coupled to a mass data storage unit (14) includes (a) transferring a Send Message command through a channel (18) from a first attached host to the hardware subsystem, the Send Message command having at least one second attached host as an intended recipient; (b) buffering (20) at least a message payload portion of the Send Message command at the hardware subsystem and generating an unsolicited interrupt in the at least one second attached host; and (c) in response to the unsolicited interrupt, transferring a Request Message command through a channel from the at least one second attached host to the hardware subsystem for obtaining at least the message payload portion buffered at the hardware subsystem.

Abstract: A gun case with retractable legs includes a gun case that has a top and a bottom and is capable of enclosing a gun. A frame is connected to the bottom of the gun case. The frame has an upper end and a grounded end, a first leg and a second leg are pivotally held at a pivot point to the frame. Each leg has a pivoted end, pivotally attached to the frame, and a foot. Each leg is movable from a closed position, wherein it lies against the bottom of the gun case, to an open position, wherein it is pivoted away from the bottom of the gun case and the foot of the first leg being moved away from the foot of the second leg.

Abstract: A soft sided gun case with retractable legs comprises a gun case, and a pair of retractable legs connected to a bottom of the gun case.

Abstract: A portable hand-held image recording device for generating and storing information representative of a two dimensional image includes a compact image scanning apparatus, a microprocessor, memory, and associated control software. The compact image scanning apparatus includes a light emitting diode array to provide a source of light, a focusing element to create a scan line on the image, a lens array to transmit light reflected off of the image, and an image sensor to convert the light reflected off of the image into electronic information. A scanning subassembly is provided to accurately track movement of the recording device across the image and to incrementally scan discrete portions of the image by controlling energization of the light emitting diode array.

Abstract: A database management system ensures consistency between primary and mirrored backup copies of a database, despite occurrence of a suspending condition interrupting the normal process of mirroring the primary database. One or more primary controllers are provided, each having a data storage unit with multiple primary data storage devices. Multiple secondary controllers each have multiple associated secondary data storage devices, each secondary controller being coupled to one primary controller. One or more primary databases reside on the primary devices, with a corresponding number of secondary databases residing on the secondary devices. Each secondary database mirrors a corresponding primary database. Either a host, attached to a primary controller, or one of the primary controllers itself, maintains a map cross-referencing each primary and secondary database with the primary and secondary devices containing portions thereof.

Abstract: An electronic thermostat having high and low voltage control capability and varied functional capabilities. The thermostat is particularly suited for use with fan coil heating and cooling units.