Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium for identifying communications received from potentially untrustworthy entities. More specifically, in one embodiment the invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an electronic communication for a receiving entity from a sending entity; accessing social media profile information for the sending entity from a social media network; and analyzing the social media profile information of the sending entity pursuant to determining whether the received electronic communication is from a potentially untrustworthy entity. Certain embodiments use the determination as to whether the received electronic communication is from a potentially untrustworthy entity to assess whether the received electronic communication is a reconnaissance communication, such as a phishing email.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium for identifying communications received from potentially untrustworthy entities. More specifically, in one embodiment the invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an electronic communication for a receiving entity from a sending entity; accessing social media profile information for the sending entity from a social media network; and analyzing the social media profile information of the sending entity pursuant to determining whether the received electronic communication is from a potentially untrustworthy entity. Certain embodiments use the determination as to whether the received electronic communication is from a potentially untrustworthy entity to assess whether the received electronic communication is a reconnaissance communication, such as a phishing email.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for establishing a communications connection is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a digital subscriber line access multiplexer to a communications device, a plurality of parameters each representing a different indication of a same feature of the digital subscriber line access multiplexer. Each parameter is correlated with one or more communications settings. The method also includes establishing a plurality of digital subscriber line connections with the communications device. Each connection corresponds with a particular one of the parameters. The method also includes selecting one of the connections as meeting a predetermined criteria. The method also includes identifying one of the parameters that corresponds to the selected connection. The method also includes establishing a digital subscriber line connection with the communications device using at least one communications setting correlated with the identified parameter.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for establishing a communications connection is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a digital subscriber line access multiplexer to a communications device, a plurality of parameters each representing a different indication of a same feature of the digital subscriber line access multiplexer. Each parameter is correlated with one or more communications settings. The method also includes establishing a plurality of digital subscriber line connections with the communications device. Each connection corresponds with a particular one of the parameters. The method also includes selecting one of the connections as meeting a predetermined criteria. The method also includes identifying one of the parameters that corresponds to the selected connection. The method also includes establishing a digital subscriber line connection with the communications device using at least one communications setting correlated with the identified parameter.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for establishing a communications connection is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a digital subscriber line access multiplexer to a communications device, a plurality of parameters each representing a different indication of a same feature of the digital subscriber line access multiplexer. Each parameter is correlated with one or more communications settings. The method also includes establishing a plurality of digital subscriber line connections with the communications device. Each connection corresponds with a particular one of the parameters. The method also includes selecting one of the connections as meeting a predetermined criteria. The method also includes identifying one of the parameters that corresponds to the selected connection. The method also includes establishing a digital subscriber line connection with the communications device using at least one communications setting correlated with the identified parameter.

Abstract: A line state analyzer (42, 116) is provided for determining if two asynchronous digital subscriber line modems (12, 34) have entered a training stage or if some error has occurred prior to entering the training stage, and to assist in determining which of the modems is at fault. The analyzer includes a frequency detection circuit (50) to detect the various signals exchanged by the modems prior to entering the training stage. The information detected by the detection circuit is presented on a visual display (51, 123). Operator perceptible indicia (51, 119) may be provided to assist the operator in identifying what the line state analyzer has determined.

Abstract: Method and equipment are disclosed for production of nitrogen and carbon dioxide by a dual phase combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel and air, the exhaust products of the second phase of combustion being treated in a monoethanolamine absorber by which the carbon monoxide is absorbed and the nitrogen and carbon dioxide separated. The first stage of the dual phase combustion is effected in one or more combustion prime movers or engines and the second phase of combustion is effected by the addition of fuel to the exhaust products of the engine or engines; and a compressor is driven by each engine and the separated gases are separately passed through engine-driven compressors.

Abstract: A system for the transmission and conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to available heat, power and light. The system is particularly adapted for use with natural gas, artificial gases or any of the LPG fuels such as propane, butane, etc. According to the system of the invention, the fuel gas is mixed with air preferably in the amount providing the stoichiometric ratio to oxygen and is stored under pressure and ultimately transmitted to burner elements which are hermetically sealed except for the inlet and discharge ports, such as tubes, power sources, such as captive and free piston devices and gas turbines and light sources. The system includes special forms of equipment for mixing and pressurizing the gas and air in the correct ratio and special forms of equipment for establishing and controlling the combustion processes.

Abstract: The energy conversion system disclosed is especially adapted for use with hydrocarbon or fossil fuels, for instance natural gas, with which substantial quantities of water vapor are developed when the fuel is burned, for instance in an engine, such as a turbine or a cylinder and piston internal combustion engine. In the system according to the present invention increased efficiencies are achieved by employment of a special form of power package capable of much more effectively utilizing the waste heat of the exhaust gases than has been practicable heretofore. The application also discloses tube-in-tube type of heat exchangers for use in the disclosed and also in other energy conversion or transfer systems.

Abstract: A system for the transmission and conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to available heat, power and light. The system is particularly adapted for use with natural gas, artificial gases or any of the LPG fuels such as propane, butane, etc. According to the system of the invention, the fuel gas is mixed with air preferably in the amount providing the stoichiometric ratio to oxygen and is stored under pressure and ultimately transmitted to burner elements which are hermetically sealed except for the inlet and discharge ports, such as tubes, power sources, such as captive and free piston devices and gas turbines and light sources. The system includes special forms of equipment for mixing and pressurizing the gas and air in the correct ratio and special forms of equipment for establishing and controlling the combustion processes.

Abstract: A system for the conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to heat, the system being particularly adapted to the use of the available heat in the heating of a fluid, especially water. The system includes a special form of heat transfer device by which the available heat, particularly of natural gas, may be transferred to a water supply in a heat exchange device of special construction.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed in a form particularly adapted for use in the handling of viscous liquids, such as viscous oil, on a barge. The technique includes provision of an engine for driving an oil pump, heat exchange mechanism through which the oil is pumped and arranged to effect heat transfer from the engine to the oil in order to maintain the oil at a temperature sufficiently high to facilitate pumping, for instance for the purpose of delivery of the oil at the destination of the barge.

Abstract: A sensor alarm has a sensor for detecting heat, smoke, noxious gases, and the like and an alarm for warning of an alarm condition coupled to the sensor. The sensor alarm is attached to a support plate. An angled arm is formed at the upper edge of the plate to provide an inverted channel-shaped member fittable over a door top and having stiffly resilient pads for forcibly cocking the door top open, when the door is closed and latched, to provide a path for gaseous passage so that room occupants are provided with an early warning of an alarm condition.

Abstract: A system for the conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to heat, the system being particularly adapted to the use of the available heat in the heating of a fluid, especially water. The system includes special forms of heat transfer devices by which the available heat, particularly of natural gas may be transferred to a water supply in a heat exchange device of special construction.

Abstract: A system for the transmission and conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to available heat, power and light. The system is particularly adapted for use with natural gas, artificial gases or any of the LPG fuels such as propane, butane, etc. According to the system of the invention, the fuel gas is mixed with air preferably in the amount providing the stoichiometric ratio to oxygen and is stored under pressure and ultimately transmitted to burner elements which are hermetically sealed except for the inlet and discharge ports, such as tubes, power sources, such as captive and free piston devices and gas turbines and light sources. The system includes special forms of equipment for mixing and pressurizing the gas and air in the correct ratio and special forms of equipment for establishing and controlling the combustion processes.

Abstract: A supporting or stabilizing device, especially for a moving vehicle, in which at least one rod is provided mounted on a support frame, such as the underneath side of a counter top, with the rod being movable axially from an idle position wherein it is disposed substantially entirely within, or beneath, the support frame to an extended position wherein it extends outwardly frm the support frame. When the rod is extended outwardly from the support frame, it serves as a supporting or stabilizing member for an individual positioned in front of the support frame. The rod may be associated with a second like rod spaced from the first rod so that when both rods are extended, an individual can take a position between the rods and be supported or stabilized thereby. The rod, or rods, are slidable in support brackets and a retaining device is provided for retaining each rod in axially adjusted positions in the supporting brackets.

Abstract: A system for the transmission and conversion of the potential energy of hydrocarbon fuels to available heat, power and light. The system is particularly adapted for use with natural gas, artificial gases or any of the LPG fuels such as propane, butane, etc. According to the system of the invention, the fuel gas is mixed with air preferably in the amount providing the stoichiometric ratio of oxygen and is stored under pressure and ultimately transmitted to burner elements which are hermetically sealed except for the inlet and discharge ports, such as tubes, power sources, such as captive and free piston devices and gas turbines and light sources. The system includes special forms of equipment for mixing the gas and air and special forms of equipment for establishing and controlling the combustion processes.

Abstract: Air-abrasive equipment is provided for prophylaxis or tooth cleaning purposes. Provision is made for directing not only the air-abrasive stream or jet but also for directing a stream of warmed water, preferably in the form of a curtain surrounding the air-abrasive stream and serving to enhance the cleaning action and also to entrain the abrasive particles so that they may readily be withdrawn or removed through a liquid suction system.