Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for providing smart file import and drag-and-drop functionality in a graphical user interface environment. As a file is dragged and dropped onto a set of folders using an explorer-like interface, the system automatically determines into which folder the file should be placed. If the folder does not already exist, then it is automatically created. A similar process can be used for file imports. The system is particularly useful for manipulating Java, Java derivative, or Java-related source files (including JAVA, JWS, CTRL, JWI, JAR, class files, etc.) in a Java application development environment, since in this type of environment the location of the file within the folder tree can be very important. Other embodiments of the invention include an icon-display mechanism which denotes to the user that the Smart Drop processing will take precedence over the normal drop behavior.

Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis for aiding or enhancing a user's foot and ankle movement, wherein the orthosis comprises at least one strut member, a calf shell, a foot shell, and a plurality of segments. Gaps formed between adjacent segments, an uppermost segment and the calf shell, and a lowermost segment and the foot shell have gap widths, wherein gaps at a higher location have larger gap widths than those at a lower location. Therefore, in dorsiflexion, the gaps close in series from bottom to top, gradually increasing the orthosis stiffness, creating a progressive dorsiflexion stop, and decreasing the magnitude of loads transferred into the user. In plantar flexion, the gaps similarly decrease in series from bottom to top, gradually increasing the orthosis stiffness, creating a progressive plantar flexion stop, and decreasing the magnitude of loads transferred into the user.

Abstract: A system and method to update a patch index such that one or more properties in the patch index are associated with the patch, wherein the patch includes one or more components for the target software system; updating a class path at run-time for the target software system such that the patch associated with each one of the one or more properties supersedes prior patches for the same property; and wherein a component can include a class.

Abstract: A knee orthosis comprising of at least one deflection limiter (66) separated by gaps (10) on one or more struts (67), which are attached to a thigh shell (18) and a calf shell (68). The stiffness of the brace can easily be controlled in sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes whereby a person may obtain improved gait.

Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis for aiding or enhancing a user's foot and ankle movement, wherein the orthosis comprises at least one strut member, a calf shell, a foot shell, and a plurality of segments. Gaps formed between adjacent segments, an uppermost segment and the calf shell, and a lowermost segment and the foot shell have gap widths, wherein gaps at a higher location have larger gap widths than those at a lower location. Therefore, in dorsiflexion, the gaps close in series from bottom to top, gradually increasing the orthosis stiffness, creating a progressive dorsiflexion stop, and decreasing the magnitude of loads transferred into the user. In plantar flexion, the gaps similarly decrease in series from bottom to top, gradually increasing the orthosis stiffness, creating a progressive plantar flexion stop, and decreasing the magnitude of loads transferred into the user.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for providing smart file import and drag-and-drop functionality in a graphical user interface environment. As a file is dragged and dropped onto a set of folders using an explorer-like interface, the system automatically determines into which folder the file should be placed. If the folder does not already exist, then it is automatically created. A similar process can be used for file imports. The system is particularly useful for manipulating Java, Java derivative, or Java-related source files (including JAVA, JWS, CTRL, JWI, JAR, class files, etc.) in a Java application development environment, since in this type of environment the location of the file within the folder tree can be very important. Other embodiments of the invention include an icon-display mechanism which denotes to the user that the Smart Drop processing will take precedence over the normal drop behavior.

Abstract: A locking and centering apparatus for fastening the ferrule to the casing in a rotary printing machine, the present invention comprises a plurality of resilient catch members mounted on a first locking ring, the locking ring being carried on the casing. The catch members engage end portions of the ferrule and are biased into engagement therewith by a second locking ring carried on said first locking ring.

Abstract: A printing machine with rotary screens particularly adapted for printing fabrics in which a squeegee-mounting tube extends through each screen supported by a pivotable arm which turns about a vertical axis making it possible to move the arm completely away from the entrance to the screen to facilitate squeegee placement and removal; the height of the arm being adjustable by a composite jack on the axis of rotation of the arm for expediting screen changing or cleaning operations.