Abstract: The present invention, in various embodiments, provides techniques for allocating resources for efficient use by a program. In one embodiment, a method implementing the techniques comprises the steps of identifying an I/O device connected to a storage device storing data associated with the program, and allocating memory arrays and a processor both of which having a shortest distance to the I/O device. In one embodiment, the resources reside in a plurality of nodes each of which includes one or a combination one or more of an I/O device, memory arrays, and a processor. Further, the resources are grouped in a node if they are on the same system bus or if they are connected to a chip providing point-to-point links to resources. In one embodiment, the relative distance between the resources is stored in a table embedded in firmware portable from one operating system to another operating system.

Abstract: Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp, a plate and an elongated stiffener member. The plate has an indented portion receiving a hanger rod and maintaining the hanger rod at a fixed location relative to the stiffener apparatus when clamped in place.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus in which a UNIX operating system can be configured or tuned without rebooting the system. Advantageously, the present invention is directed to a dynamic mechanism for updating kernel parameters which is persistent and lasts across reboots. The present invention provides a dynamic kernel tunable framework for changing tunables in a kernel without rebooting. A graphical user interface displays and is used to change graphical values and settings of dynamic tunables.

Abstract: A computer program, which is a user interface for exploring and analyzing information in a plurality of analysis environments, comprises the steps of receiving information to be analyzed, generating data objects, each of which has a plurality of associated attributes, creating a first visualization frame that has a plurality of first elements. The first visualization frame is created by arranging each of the data objects according to at least one of its plurality of attributes, and the attributes remain associated with the respective data objects. The final step creates at least one second visualization frame by manipulating individual first elements of the first visualization frame according to a second one of the plurality of attributes and arranging the data objects according to a second one of the plurality of attributes. The attributes remain associated with the respective data objects.

Abstract: A concrete insert with a C-shape and having a flat bottom plate and a top plate connected by a side plate with the planes of the top and bottom plates being parallel, each of the top plate and bottom plate containing a hole with centers of those holes lying on the same axis, and means associated with the top and bottom holes to engage a threaded support rod.

Abstract: Apparatus for bracing a structural component against sway and seismic disturbances includes a strip structure having attachment portions for attaching the strip structure to a support and a threaded connector retention enclosure forming an enclosure interior. A threaded connector has an enlarged head located within the enclosure material and is for the purpose for receiving a threading bracing rod. The strip structure can be bent to change the angle of inclination of the rod.

Abstract: An anchor assembly for use in adhesively bonding an anchor consisting of a threaded anchor member having an adhesive release coating its threaded portions and having a hollow end dimensioned to receive the threaded portion connected to the end of the threaded portion and extending from it to provide a space within the adhesive in which the threaded portion of the assembly can be contained.

Abstract: An insert for attaching at least one object to a concrete structure includes an insert element in the form of a plate defining an aperture. An elongated connector shaft is positioned in the plate and extends through the plate. The elongated connector shaft is threaded along at least portion of the length thereof. An anchor element is affixed to the elongated shaft for embedment in concrete when the insert apparatus is attached to a concrete structure. The plate is secured between two female connectors threadedly engaged with the elongated connector shaft. The outermost female connector can be unthreaded from the elongated connector shaft even after the concrete has hardened.

Abstract: A brace to prevent a pipe from moving longitudinally within a hanger in the event of swaying motion of a structure, the device including a pipe hanger braced against swaying in both the transverse and longitudinal direction of the pipe and a brace that is firmly fixed to the pipe to prevent relative motion between the brace and the pipe in the longitudinal direction of the pipe, the brace being further firmly fixed to the hanger to prevent relative motion between the brace and the hanger.

Abstract: A concrete insert having a U-shaped part with two legs and a bridge between them, the bridge having a hole in which an internally threaded coupling is engaged with a friction fit, a bolt threaded in the coupling to extend above the bridge so that the position of the coupling with respect to the U-shaped element can be set by tapping the bolt and held by friction against the side of the hole in the bridge.

Abstract: A lateral brace for a hanger suspended from a rod for pipes, electric cables or the like, the lateral brace having two, slotted interlocking pieces which interlock when slots open in opposite directions so that the two interlocked pieces can form a hole surrounding the rod and thereby brace it to a structure without removing a hanger from its supporting rod.

Abstract: A pipe hanger assembly having a springy, U-shaped hanger with top horizontal shoulders which contain slots and a separate hanger attachable to a suspending rod, the hanger having projections that engage the slots and retain the hanger in position by interlocking the hanger with the slots.

Abstract: A pipe support for supporting an insulated pipe including a pipe supporting surface having springy lateral extensions which extend upwardly from the pipe supporting surfaces to embrace the pipe around more than half of its circumference, a hanger engaging surface connected to and separated from the pipe support surface by structural elements so that the distance between the pipe support surface and the hanger engaging surface is at least the wall thickness of insulation.