Abstract: A mobile node comprises: a plurality of network interfaces, each with a respective device driver; a network layer; a multi-interface driver capable of communication with each network interface by way of the respective device driver for that network interface, the multi-interface driver handling communications from the network layer to any of the network interfaces; the multi-interface driver switching from a first one of the network interfaces to a second one of the network interfaces by changing the one of the plurality of network interfaces with which the multi-interface driver communicates, while hiding the switching from the network layer.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device which may be mounted to the front of a tractor and which is operative to fold over corn stalks and the like before they engage the front tires of the tractor. The device positions dragging units in front of each of the front tires of the tractor, whereby the dragging units are dragged over the ground in front of the tires when the tractor is moving. The weight of each of the dragging units is sufficient to cause it to substantially fold over corn stalks and the like prior to their engagement with the front tires of the tractor, thereby greatly minimizing wear to the tires caused by engagement with the corn stalks and the like.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite such as a carpet or carpet tile which in at least one embodiment incorporates a layer of stabilizing material and a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet and above a layer of compressed particle, recycled and/or rebond foam or cushioning material and having special applicability to the residential market, especially the residential do-it-yourself market. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the residential carpet tile has a high twist frieze face, a polyurethane rebond foam cushion, and a non-square shape providing for interlocking with adjacent or abutting carpet tiles.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite such as a carpet or carpet tile which in at least one embodiment incorporates a layer of stabilizing material and a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet and above a layer of compressed particle, recycled and/or rebond foam or cushioning material and having special applicability to the residential market, especially the residential do-it-yourself market.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-peptidic factor Xa inhibitors which are useful for the treatment of arterial and venous thrombotic occlusive disorders, inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A scheme for authentication, dynamic key generation and exchange provides means for authentication of mobile nodes and networks, and for generation of per session, per node, security association and encryption keys for encrypting/decrypting communications between a mobile node and an access point in wireless local area networks. The scheme utilizes the same infrastructure and authentication information for both data link layers (layer 2) and network layers (layer 3). This scheme is particularly applicable to networks adhering to the IEEE 802 LAN family of standards.

Abstract: A scheme for authentication, dynamic key generation and exchange provides means for authentication of mobile nodes (22) and generation of per session, per node, encryption keys for encrypting/decrypting communications between a mobile node (22) and an access point (24) in wireless local area networks (50). The scheme utilizes the same infrastructure and authentication information for both data link layers (layer 2) and network layers (layer 3). This scheme is particularly applicable to networks adhering to the IEEE 802 LAN family of standards.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-peptidic factor Xa inhibitors which are useful for the treatment of arterial and venous thrombotic occlusive disorders, inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. The factor Xa inhibitors provide compounds having Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein Q is phenyl, benzyl, pyridyl, thienyl, indolyl, quinolinyl, benzothienyl, biphenylyl, or imidazolyl; any of which can include one or more optional substituents independently selected from halo, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C1-3 alkoxy, C1-3 alkyl, methylenedioxy, carboxamido, acetamido, or amidino; X is methylene, carbonyl, or sulfonyl; Z is methylene, ethylene, or propylene; M is methylene or ethylene; and R1 R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite which in one embodiment incorporates a glass layer of stabilizing material disposed within a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet surface such that the adhesive material extends in covering relation away from each side of the stabilizing material and performs the dual functions of securing the stabilizing material at a defined position below the underside of the primary carpet and forming an attachment surface for an adjacent layer of underlying recycled foam or rebond foam cushioning material.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite such as a carpet or carpet tile which in one embodiment incorporates a layer of stabilizing material and a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet and above a layer of compressed particle, recycled and/or rebond foam or cushioning material.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite which in one embodiment incorporates a glass layer of stabilizing material disposed within a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet surface such that the adhesive material extends in covering relation away from each side of the stabilizing material and performs the dual functions of securing the stabilizing material at a defined position below the underside of the primary carpet and forming an attachment surface for an adjacent layer of underlying recycled foam or rebond foam cushioning material.

Abstract: An improved low weight cushioned flooring, floor covering, carpet, carpet tile, and method is provided. The low weight, cushioned carpet includes a low weight primary carpet having a base and a plurality of pile-forming yarns projecting outwardly from one side. A layer of reinforcement material is bonded to the base on the side opposite the pile forming yarns. The reinforcement layer is adjacent to and may be embedded in, a cushion layer of a polymer such as a polyurethane. An apparatus and process for forming the low weight cushioned carpet or carpet tile of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmacuetically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists NKA, useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmacuetically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists NKA, useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for pattern dyeing of textile substrates in which the dyeing is done in two stages. In the first stage, a dye is uniformly applied in a manner that allows the dye to fix on contact. The uniformly dyed substrate is then moved under a series of spaced arrays, each array being associated with a separate color and being comprised of a plurality of individually controlled liquid dye applicators. Liquid dye of a given color is selectively applied through one or more dye applicators as the substrate passes under the array associated with that color. The applied dye remains unfixed until the substrate passes under all the arrays and the patterning is complete, whereupon all dye applied by the dye applicators is fixed by steaming or other appropriate application of energy to the substrate.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, Q.sup.4 and Q.sup.5 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists NKA, useful for the treatment of asthma etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board.