Abstract: A method to optimize use of available storage capacity of a plurality of sequential data storage media, wherein the method provides (M) sequential data storage media each comprising a plurality of blockids, where the (i)th sequential data storage medium comprises an (i)th available storage capacity, and where (M) is greater than or equal to 2, and where (i) is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to (M). The method then receives source data comprising a plurality of segments, determines a quantum of data to store, determines if the quantum of data to store is substantially equal to an (i)th available storage capacity. If the quantum of data to store is substantially equal an (i)th available storage capacity, then the method writes the source data to an (i)th sequential data storage medium.

Abstract: A plurality of storage subsystems and a plurality of storage devices are maintained, and wherein each storage subsystem includes at least one storage device of the plurality of storage devices. A plurality of storage groups is generated, wherein each storage group includes one or more storage devices selected from the plurality of storage devices, and wherein the one or more storage devices selected in each storage group are included in at least two different storage subsystems. The plurality of storage groups is adjusted based on: (a) usage statistics of the data, wherein the usage statistics are stored in a log file; and (b) properties and organization of the data stored in a plurality of data structures.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for implementing Serviceability Level Indicator Processing (SLIPs) for storage alterations in a computer system is provided. A plurality of storage release requests is analyzed to identify an address monitored by a storage alteration slip. Upon identification of the address, the storage alteration slip is disabled and an initialization slip is re-enabled.

Abstract: The ergonomic handle for a fuel cap pivotably engages to a top surface of the cap and is movable between a stowage position lying against part of the top surface of the cap and engaging against and activating a locking mechanism of the cap upon pivoting into such stowage position, and an upright functional position where the handle is pivoted to a position perpendicular to the cap. The handle comprises a planar, substantially A-shaped base section having a cutout therein overlying a lock of the locking mechanism of the cap and a horizontally disposed top rounded graspable grip section including indentations on an underside thereof for fingers and extended terminal end thumb tabs to aid in applying torque to the cap.

Abstract: The ergonomic handle for a fuel cap pivotably engages to a top surface of the cap and is movable between a stowage position lying against part of the top surface of the cap and engaging against and activating a locking mechanism of the cap upon pivoting into such stowage position, and an upright functional position where the handle is pivoted to a position perpendicular to the cap. The handle comprises a planar, substantially A-shaped base section having a cutout therein overlying a lock of the locking mechanism of the cap and a horizontally disposed top rounded graspable grip section including indentations on an underside thereof for fingers and extended terminal end thumb tabs to aid in applying torque to the cap.

Abstract: The fuel nozzle support funnel comprises a top conical section and a bottom smaller opening neck section. The top conical section has a top rim configured to seat over the fuel inlet opening of a truck fuel tank with the top conical section extending into the fuel tank. The bottom smaller opening neck section depends into the tank from a bottom smaller opening edge of the top conical section and has an inner sleeve therein made of a frictional material non reactant with diesel fuel. The inner sleeve and surrounding smaller opening neck section are of a diameter sufficient to allow passage therethrough of a fuel nozzle of a fuel pump. The top conical section has a plurality of openings therein through which air can escape during fueling to maintain the pressure within the tank constant.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-readable medium for emulating an application in a non-production computer system are presented. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes the steps of: receiving a first input that selects an application from all applications on a production computer system; receiving a second input that selects specific control files and data files that are to be utilized in an emulated version of a selected application on a non-production computer system; migrating a copy of instructions file from the selected application from the production computer system to the non-production computer system; migrating a copy of the specific control files and data files from the production computer system to the non-production computer system; and executing the copy of instructions files, while using the copy of the specific control files and data files, in the non-production computer system.