Abstract: A communication circulation system in a network that includes a communication circulation device coupled to a plurality of terminals. The communication circulation device receives a content message from one of the terminals and circulates the content message in a content space established by the communication circulation device. The content message has a tag that corresponds to an area of interest. When another content message is encountered that has a tag that matches the tag of the content message, subscribers of both content messages are informed so that communication between the subscribers may be established.

Abstract: Fish, such as salmon, are caused to move along a predetermined path until the leading part of the fish hits a lever to initiate a cycle of operations comprising: a) holding the fish by releasable holding means, b) stunning the fish, c) killing the fish in such manner as to effect exsanguination thereof, and d) releasing the killed fish.

Abstract: A video decoder provides an interface enabling a User to create, manage and maintain favorite service lists for facilitating User navigation through a complex array of multimedia services. The on-screen display interface system generates an abbreviated menu list of favorite multimedia services available from both local and remote sources to enable navigation through user selected favorite services. A database associates individual services and corresponding menu items in the favorite services menu with their respective sources and supports service selection, tuning and acquisition. Additional abbreviated lists of favorite multimedia services, comprising sub-sets of parent service lists, are also hierarchically displayed in response to User command in order to facilitate and focus a search for a desired service.

Abstract: A method and system for consolidating multiple mailboxes into a single universal mailbox. The system comprises an agent, a user database, an application database and a mail repository. The agent searches a user database to determine the list of messaging systems the user subscribes to. The agent then recalls from the application database the procedures for accessing the messaging systems and logs onto each messaging system in turn to retrieve any new messages. The agent notifies the user of new messages according to a predefined notification method.

Abstract: A portable display system is provided for use by exhibitors at tradeshow and other events that is comprised of a plurality of display stands and display-stand connectors. The individual display stands are comprised of a free-standing frame and a rollable panel that is attached to the frame for viewing. Multiple display stands may be easily connected and arranged relative to each other to create larger displays, for example, a substantially-curved wall or a triangular tower. The exhibitor has the flexibility of using the display stands individually or connected together.

Abstract: A rotary internal combustion engine (200) of the type having a rotor assembly (216) supported in a housing (210) for rotation about a longitudinal axis (217), the housing having two spaced apart end plates (212, 213) and the axis being the axis of rotation of an output shaft (218) operatively connected at one end to the rotor assembly, the other end being free and passing through an aperture in one of the end plates, the rotor assembly including a plurality of pistons (231 to 238) mounted for reciprocating movement in respective cylinders (228) arranged in spaced relation around the longitudinal axis, and cam follower means (254) operatively connected to each piston and adapted to coact with undulating cam track means (225) supported around the axis of rotation and between the end plates, characterized in that the undulating cam track means includes an annular track mounted to a support stem or shaft (219) disposed substantially centrally thereof and extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis, the su

Abstract: A cellular phone network provides location-based information to a user of a cellular phone. The cellular phone network includes a plurality of antennas coupled to at least one server. The server is coupled to a database. Stored on the database is a plurality of location-based information that is indexed to the plurality of antennas. The cellular phone transmits communication signals to one of the antennas. A phone call is established between the server and the user, and the server receives an identification of the antenna that the user transmits to. The server then queries the database and retrieves information local to the user. This information is then presented to the user in the form of menus.

Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging system for displaying color flow images includes a receiver which generates color flow signals corresponding to frames obtained from different pulse repetition rates and different numbers of transducer stimulations per beam position. The color flow signals are selected and combined to enable visualization of fluid (e.g., blood) flow dynamics while maintaining segmentation of fluid flow from other tissue.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for calculating the inter-slice spacing in a data volume and registering the slices of that volume using SAD calculations. The resulting transformed data volume is then three-dimensionally reconstructed using a projection technique. If during scanning the probe is translated in the Z direction and at the same time is shifted in the X and/or Y direction, the SAD value will be artificially high. By translating two adjacent images with respect to each other in the X direction and then in the Y direction, and searching for the minimum SAD value, the amount of shift in the X and/or Y direction can be determined and that shift can then be removed. Also by rotating two slices with respect to each other and looking for a minimum SAD value, rotational motion of the probe during scanning can be removed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions having a modified release profile for once daily dosing of metronidazole, methods for making the pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating a microbial infection with once daily dosing of the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are provided. The compositions given once daily exhibit substantial bioequivalence to immediate release metronidazole given three times per day. The compositions of the invention comprise:(a) a first portion of metronidazole which is about 59 wt % to about 79 wt % metronidazole;(b) about 1.5 wt % to about 3.0 wt % of an aqueous insoluble poly(meth)acrylic acid ester copolymer which is aqueous permeable, aqueous expandable and pH-independent;(c) about 0.1 wt % to about 2.

Abstract: A drillbit with a flexible nozzle system is provided to address bit- and bottom-balling situations. In one embodiment, a given nozzle can have an mounting member which is oblong or another shape so as to be installable into different positions where, in one position, the bit-balling problem is addressed, while in the other, the bottom-balling problem is addressed. Other shapes that provide this flexibility can also be employed. The nozzle body can also be made with a symmetrical mount, with the outlet askew such that the symmetrical mount, when placed in a strategically located nozzle opening, can address bit- or bottom-balling situations by a simple reversal of the orientation where multiple orientations are available for the base. Alternatively, in the area between adjacent cones, multiple nozzle installations can be provided to independently address the bit-balling and bottom-balling situations between adjacent cones.

Abstract: An integrated pocket folder for holding an article, such as a computer diskette or the like, where the article is held in a secondary pocket created by an opening in the cover of the pocket. In one embodiment of the invention, a folder has a rear pocket cover attached at a folded portion to a front pocket cover to form a pocket therebetween. The folded portion includes a fold of material of at least one of the rear and front pocket cover. The front cover has at least one first cut therethrough, which is positioned on the front pocket cover so as to form a secondary pocket between the cut and an inner surface of the fold. Methods of manufacturing the folder are also presented.

Abstract: A slash jacket for holding an article on the front cover is provided, where the article is held in a retaining pocket in a lower portion of the front cover. The retaining pocket is formed by a single cut on the front cover and communicates to the inside of the slash jacket. The retaining pocket is formed by a simple cutting process step at the time of manufacturing the form from which the slash jacket is fabricated. The slash jacket may also include a retaining tab on the front cover for retaining the article held in the pocket. The pocket is preferably cut so as to prevent the upper lip of the first cut from catching on any portion of the object inserted therein. Additional features of the slash jacket include an index tab along the side of the slash jacket, and tick marks to secure the die cut flaps forming the pocket and securing tab. The upper portion of the front cover may be cut to be parallel with the top edge of the back cover, so as to expose a greater portion of any documents contained therein.

Abstract: Time-dependent, geographically localized information is provided to a mobile communication system. A geographic location identifier associated with a location of the mobile communication system is received. An address of a resource server is associated with the geographic location identifier; the resource server stores time-dependent, geographically localized information. The address of the resource server is sent to the mobile communication system.

Abstract: An end turn arrangement for turns in a rotor where individual windings are stacked in tapered radial slots in the rotor, with successive turns having a smaller width in a radial inward direction, the end turns of the individual turns of each stack being vertically aligned along a common edge. The end turns are separated by blocking separators, each including a first anchor component having a first planar exterior surface and a second planar interior engagement surface; and a second slide component having a first non-planar exterior surface and a second planar interior engagement surface; the anchor and slide components having mating guide elements permitting the anchor and slide components to move relative to each other along a straight assembly path.

Abstract: A communication network includes a database for storing information specific to called parties, an announcement system for announcing the information to calling parties prior to the call completion and a switch for completing the call connections between calling parties and called parties. The calling parties hear the announcements that identify the called parties and are able to avoid misdialing.

Abstract: Genes and methods for optimizing levels of substrates employed in the biosynthesis of copolymers of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) in plants and bacteria via manipulation of normal metabolic pathways using recombinant DNA techniques are provided. This is achieved through the use of a variety of wild-type and/or deregulated enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of aspartate family amino acids, and wild-type or deregulated forms of enzymes, such as threonine deaminase, involved in the conversion of threonine to P(3HB-co-3HV) copolymer endproduct. By these methods, enhanced levels of threonine, .alpha.-ketobutyrate, propionate, propionyl-CoA, .beta.-ketovaleryl-CoA, and .beta.-hydroxyvaleryl-CoA are produced. Also provided are methods for the biological production of P(3HB-co-3HV) copolymers in plants and bacteria utilizing propionyl-CoA produced through a variety of engineered metabolic pathways. Introduction into plants and bacteria of an appropriate .beta.-ketothiolase, .beta.

Abstract: Genes and methods for optimizing levels of substrates employed in the biosynthesis of copolymers of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) in plants and bacteria via manipulation of normal metabolic pathways using recombinant DNA techniques are provided. This is achieved through the use of a variety of wild-type and/or deregulated enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of aspartate family amino acids, and wild-type or deregulated forms of enzymes, such as threonine deaminase, involved in the conversion of threonine to P(3HB-co-3HV) copolymer end product. By these methods, enhanced levels of threonine, .alpha.-ketobutyrate, propionate, propionyl-CoA, .beta.-ketovaleryl-CoA, and .beta.-hydroxyvaleryl-CoA are produced. Also provided are methods for the biological production of P(3HB-co-3HV) copolymers in plants and bacteria utilizing propionyl-CoA produced through a variety of engineered metabolic pathways. Introduction into plants and bacteria of an appropriate .beta.-ketothiolase, .beta.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to producing a luminescent screen used in a cathode ray tube (CRT) suitable for monochromatic or chromatic images, such as, those utilized in televisions, computers or data monitoring equipment, which require CRTs. The method of the present invention produces an ablative layer of the luminescent screen having a smooth surface with reduced surface distortions, such as, streaks and waviness, which are typically produced by conventional coating processes. When a reflective aluminum film is deposited on such a smooth ablative layer, the reflective aluminum film is also provided with a smooth surface, since it typically conforms to the underlying smooth surface of the ablative layer. As a result, CRT images having reduced distortions are produced.

Abstract: A high pressure mold assembly and method for holding a sheet of material such as glass while molding a gasket or other molded portion on the sheet from a thermoplastic or other moldable material such as PVC at high pressures of at least 2000 psi. The assembly and method provides an improved holding feature which reduces the percentage of broken sheets of material and yet controls the flash or overflow of the moldable material out of the mold cavity. The mold assembly includes a first mold section and a second mold section. The first mold section includes a first seal receiving surface which receives a first resilient seal while the second mold section has a second seal receiving surface which receives a second resilient seal. The seals engage and hold the sheet therebetween and accommodate variations in the sheet. Each of the seals is adapted to press and seal against the sheet for preventing the flow of the molten material along the sheet while under high pressure of between about 2,000 psi and 5,000 psi.