Abstract: A method and system for transferring data bytes includes a first memory adapted to store a plurality of multiple-byte data words including header field bytes and one or more data field bytes. The system also includes a second memory adapted to store data field bytes transferred thereto from the first memory. A controller coupled to the first and second memories reads a data word including the header field byte and the one or more data field bytes out of the first memory. The system also includes a data packer coupled to the controller and the second memory. The controller and data packer cooperate to transfer the one or more data field bytes of the first data word read from the first memory to the second memory. The data packer stores only the one or more data field bytes in the second memory contiguously with a previously transferred and stored data field byte.

Abstract: A two-piece electromagnetic shield includes an electrically conductive first cover and an electrically conductive second cover. The first cover has a plurality of mating protrusions approximate a lower edge of the first cover. The second cover has a plurality of mating recesses approximate a lower edge of the second cover, which each receive one of the mating protrusions of the first cover to interlock the first and second covers. The mating protrusions are formed on different first mating arms that extend from the lower edge of the first cover.

Abstract: A hanger assembly 100 couples to a T-bar grid for supporting an electrical box 104. The hanger assembly 100 includes an elongated support bar 106 having a male portion 108 that telescopes within a female portion 110 for varying the length of the elongated support bar 106. A pair of vertical supports 112 couple to the T-bar grid 102 and have a plurality of mounting positions 114 for setting a height between the elongated support bar 106 and a ceiling tile mounted within the T-bar grid 102. The vertical supports 112 also allow for aslant mounting of the elongated support bar 106. A support bracket 118 mounts the electrical box 104 to the elongated support bar 106 and a pair of tile supports 120 extend between the elongated support bar 106 and the ceiling tile 116 on each side of the electrical box 104.

Abstract: An information collection system includes a network of connected electronic communications devices. The devices permit design of a survey questionnaire. The survey questionnaire is communicated over the network to another device communicatively connected to the network. A response to the survey questionnaire is input to the device that receives the survey questionnaire. The response is communicated over the network to other devices of the network. A database saves the response with all other responses. Information from responses are compiled and processed. Reports are generated of the survey results. The system is particularly useful to rate vendors and products from vendors, for example, in a supply function or operation of an enterprise.

Abstract: A method and system for transferring data bytes includes a first memory adapted to store a plurality of multiple-byte data words including header field bytes and one or more data field bytes. The system also includes a second memory adapted to store data field bytes transferred thereto from the first memory. A controller coupled to the first and second memories reads a data word including the header field byte and the one or more data field bytes out of the first memory. The system also includes a data packer coupled to the controller and the second memory. The controller and data packer cooperate to transfer the one or more data field bytes of the first data word read from the first memory to the second memory. The data packer stores only the one or more data field bytes in the second memory contiguously with a previously transferred and stored data field byte.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transmitting graphical representations is disclosed. The present invention has an image generator (112) that generates an image (114) of a head (106) with facial features, including an eye portion (202) that correlates to an eye (240) in the head (106). The apparatus also has a non-updating tracker (116) that searches for an eye target image of the eye (240) in the head (106). The eye portion (202) correlating to the eye (240) is positioned at the target image located by the non-updating tracker (116). The apparatus also has an updating tracker (118) that searches for an updated eye target image when the non-updating tracker (116) is unable to locate the eye target image. The updating tracker (118) also positions the eye portion (202) at the updated eye target image and updates the updated eye target image with the eye portion (202). The updating tracker further determines the location of the eye portion (202).

Abstract: A handheld ultraviolet inspection lamp that has a housing with a grippable handle portion with a first finger indentation with an on/off trigger switch received within a recess therein, a bulb chamber portion with a filter lens, and a bulb assembly with a bulb and a reflector, the bulb assembly being positioned within the bulb chamber portion.

Abstract: A method and assembly for preserving solder connections of components mounted on a thin laminate circuit board during wave soldering of leaded components to the circuit board. The method generally entails supporting the circuit board on a pallet with pedestals that contact the surface of the circuit board directly opposite surface-mount components on the board. The pallet also includes an access directly opposite leaded components assembled to the board so that their leads are exposed. The pallet and board assembly are then placed on a wave soldering apparatus and wave soldered while applying and maintaining a force to the circuit board that ensures contact between the pedestals and the surface of the board opposite the surface-mount components, so that the leads of the leaded components are soldered to the circuit board.

Abstract: An integrated circuit die includes a plurality of semiconductor cells and first and second power supply conductors. The power supply conductors have different relative polarities and are electrically coupled to the plurality of semiconductor cells. A power supply de-coupling capacitor is formed within the die and is electrically coupled between the first and second power supply conductors.

Abstract: A selective call receiver (100) comprises a receiver (104) for receiving a message and a controller (112) having the capability of determining the length of a received message. At least one of at least two displays (110, 120) is selected to display the received message according the received message length.

Abstract: Surfactants useful as dispersing aids in the preparation of compositions comprising a hydrophilic colloid having hydrophobic particles dispersed therein have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is H or methyl provided that when each n=1, each R is methyl;M is a cation; and,n is an integer from 1 to 6.Such surfactants offer coating, photographic property and processing advantages when incorporated in photographic materials comprising a support bearing a plurality of hydrophilic colloid layers including at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer wherein at least one of the underlying hydrophilic colloid layers of the material contains hydrophobic particles dispersed therein with the aid of the surfactant.

Abstract: Surfactants useful as dispersing aids in the preparation of compositions comprising a hydrophilic colloid having hydrophobic particles dispersed therein have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is H or methyl provided that when each n=1, each R is methyl;M is a cation; and,n is an integer from 1 to 6.Such surfactants offer coating, photographic property and processing advantages when incorporated in photographic materials comprising a support bearing a plurality of hydrophilic colloid layers including at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer wherein at least one of the underlying hydrophilic colloid layers of the material contains hydrophobic particles dispersed therein with the aid of the surfactant.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a material possessing glucose tolerance factor activity and capable of binding with insulin including the steps of (i) contacting a eukaryotic cell mass with a mixture of water and alcohol to form a water phase and an alcohol phase; (ii) separating the alcohol phase from the water phase and isolating a water phase extract; and (iii) subjecting the water phase extract to gel exclusion chromatography, eluting all material having a molecular weight of approximately 720 to 1120 to obtain a material possessing glucose tolerance factor activity and capable of binding with insulin.

Abstract: A process for purifying dithiochrome from a natural source is disclosed. The process comprises: (i) contacting a eukaryotic cell mass with a mixture of water and an alcohol; (ii) separating the alcohol phase from the water phase and obtaining a water phase extract; (iii) subjecting the water phase extract to a sulfhydryl exchange chromatography matrix; (iv) washing said chromatography matrix; and (v) treating said chromatrography matrix with an active thiol to obtain dithiochromate; a material capable of binding with insulin. Dithiochromate may be used to treat patients suffering from elevated blood glucose or suboptimal glucose kinetics. An adduct of this compound with insulin may be used to treat patients for type I diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of precipitating for use in photography a silver halide emulsion employing a gelatino-peptizer containing alkylated methionine and to an emulsion produced by this process. A variety of advantages can be realized, including an increase in the population of twinned grains and a higher yield of thin tabular grains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shuttering system which has a series of connector or distance elements, the elements having formations which receive complemental formations in the shuttering panels, the portions outside of the formations being capable of being broken off or removed when the shuttering panels are removed, leaving the remainder of the element in the wall.