Abstract: A method for processing a point-in-time copy of data associated with a logical storage volume where the data to be copied is stored in a striped or parallelized fashion across more than one physical source volume. The method includes receiving a point-in-time copy command concerning a logical volume and distributing the point-in-time copy command in-band to each of the physical source volumes containing a portion of the striped data. The method also includes establishing a point-in-time copy relationship between each physical source volume and one of a corresponding set of multiple physical target volumes. The method further includes copying the data stored on each physical source volume to the corresponding physical target volume. The in-band copy command and the striped data may be distributed over I/O channels between a server and the physical storage and processed sequentially.

Abstract: Trailer tongue scale including a frame having at least one angularly disposed strut; a sleeve connected to and supported by the angularly disposed strut; and a force sensitive device connected to the frame such that the frame supports the force sensitive device; and a force indication device operable with the force sensitive device to reflect an amount of a force imposed upon the force sensitive device, the reflected amount being indicative of a force measurement; and a force transmission rod assembly disposed to move within the sleeve and disposed in operative communication with the force sensitive device and disposed to be operatively connected to a trailer tongue and thereby receive a force therefrom and transmit that force to the force sensitive device which provides for the force indication device to reflect the amount of that force. The scales may alternatively be disposed to provide an adjustable height.

Abstract: A Fibre Channel router used to join fabrics. EX_ports are used to connect to the fabrics. The EX_port joins the fabric but the router will not merge into the fabric. Ports in the Fibre Channel router can be in a fabric, but other ports can be connected to other fabrics. Fibre Channel routers can be interconnected using a backbone fabric. Global, interfabric and encapsulation headers are developed to allow routing by conventional Fibre Channel switch devices in the backbone fabric and simplify Fibre Channel router routing. Phantom domains and devices must be developed for each of the fabrics being interconnected. Front phantom domains are present at each port directly connected to a fabric. Each of these is then connected to at least one translate phantom domain. Zoning is accomplished by use of a special LSAN zoning naming convention. This allows each administrator to independently define devices are accessible.

Abstract: A Fibre Channel router used to join fabrics. EX_ports are used to connect to the fabrics. The EX_port joins the fabric but the router will not merge into the fabric. Ports in the Fibre Channel router can be in a fabric, but other ports can be connected to other fabrics. Fibre Channel routers can be interconnected using a backbone fabric. Global, interfabric and encapsulation headers are developed to allow routing by conventional Fibre Channel switch devices in the backbone fabric and simplify Fibre Channel router routing. Phantom domains and devices must be developed for each of the fabrics being interconnected. Front phantom domains are present at each port directly connected to a fabric. Each of these is then connected to at least one translate phantom domain. Zoning is accomplished by use of a special LSAN zoning naming convention. This allows each administrator to independently define devices are accessible.

Abstract: A semi-submersible fish feeder (1) for use in fish farms and aquariums which provides a feeding chamber (3) that floats below the surface of water and thereby enables edible materials such as food or medicine to be more controllably and evenly distributed to fish. A buoyancy aid (2) and ballast chamber (7) allow the depth of the feeding chamber within the water to be controlled. The feeding chamber is typically a volume of edible material enclosed by a net (10) through which fish can eat.

Abstract: A bundle of cellulose acetate fibers is bonded together with a water-soluble fiber-to-fiber bonding agent. The water-soluble fiber-to-fiber bonding agent may include 60-99 wt. % of a water-soluble binder and 40-1 wt. % of a plasticizer. As to the specific components, the water-soluble fiber-to-fiber bonding agent may be a mixture of a water-soluble polymer and glycerol triacetate. The bonded fibers are wrapped in a paper having opposing ends secured together with a water-soluble plug wrap adhesive. A plurality of cuts are made to extend more than one half way through the bundle wrapped fibers. The plurality of cuts may extend more than one half way through the bundle without extending completely through the bundle and may extend from a plurality of different directions.

Abstract: A measured magnetocardiography signal has a relatively small heart signal mixed with a large noise signal. To produce a heart signal having a reduced noise content, the times of occurrence of a time-series of isoelectric intervals of the measured signal is first determined and a time-series isoelectric artifact curve is formed from the measurements made at those times of occurrence. A time-series non-isoelectric artifact curve for other times is determined from this information. The time-series isoelectric and nonisoelectric artifact curve is subtracted from the measured magnetocardiography time-series signal to yield a time-series heart amplitude signal having reduced noise and undistorted form.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles, such as smoke filters, which contain fibers that have complex geometry in combination with tobacco smoke modifying agents such as flavorants. The fibers are preferably made of a polyester such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and preferably are capable of spontaneously transporting water or n-decane on their surfaces. The articles of the invention result in improved delivery of the tobacco smoke modifying agent to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles, such as smoke filters, which contain fibers that have complex geometry in combination with tobacco smoke modifying agents such as flavorants. The fibers are preferably made of a polyester such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and preferably are capable of spontaneously transporting water or n-decane on their surfaces. The articles of the invention result in improved delivery of the tobacco smoke modifying agent to the user.

Abstract: A protective cover entirely of soft, deformable, cushioning material such as high density, closed cell foam rubber or plastic is of elongated, hollow tubular configuration with an outer imperforate, closed end, a cylindrical side wall, and an inner open end so that it may be sleeved over a water spout projecting over a bathtub to cushion the user in case of accidental contact or fall. The bottom of the cover is closed except for a water discharge opening in the cylindrical side wall near the closed end, for the passage of water from the spout tip. The closed end is extra thick and shaped as an animal head to appeal to youngsters. The bottom of the cylindrical side wall is longitudinally split to permit expansion over a spout.

Abstract: Reinforced, impact modified thermoplastic polyester compositions are provided which comprise a poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin, a poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin, a fibrous glass reinforcement alone or in combination with a mineral reinforcing filler and, as an impact modifier therefor, a polyolefin or olefin based copolymer resin. The polyolefinic impact modifier is easily dispersed in the compositions and provides significantly improved impact strength in surprisingly small amounts, in comparison with corresponding compositions which are unmodified.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of a nitrogen containing plasticizer.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprised in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of a phosphazene.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of an oligomeric-polymeric oxalate.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of an organic plasticizer.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and minor amount of an oligomeric-polymeric plasticizer.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of an organic carbonate.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of organic oxalates.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of an oligomeric-polymeric organo phosphorus ester.

Abstract: A plasticized polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of a urea.