Abstract: A signal conditioning circuit is described which can facilitate dual mode use of a connector circuit, e.g., audio mode or data mode. In other words, a headset or alternatively, a data interface may be coupled to the connector circuit and signal conditioning circuit, depending on the mode of the device. In accordance with this disclosure, the signal conditioning circuit operates in audio mode without the need for conventional blocking capacitors in the speaker channels. Moreover, in some embodiments, the signal conditioning circuit also provides backwards compatibility with conventional connector circuits that include such blocking capacitors.

Abstract: A system and method for processing a packet such as an inbound RDMA write packet in a network communication system. When processing the packet, a prefetch may retrieve a header of the next packet or, in the case of the inbound RDMA write packet, the prefetch may additionally retrieve an inbound RDMA send context. Subsequent to the prefetch beginning, processing of the packet may be completed and much of the overhead for processing of the next packet may have already completed. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A dispenser for retaining electrical wire by standing on a floor or mounting on a wall stud, the dispenser has a support assembly for providing a base for use on a floor, a bracket assembly for coupling to a wall stud and a central mast assembly for holding the electrical wire. The central mast assembly selectively mount upright upon the support assembly and the bracket assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved methods and apparatus for radiolabeling, particularly methods and apparatus for large scale in-line radiolabeling of products, such as proteins and antibodies.

Abstract: A dispenser retains a plurality of elongated items such as tie wraps while permitting convenient, quick and easy access. The dispenser includes a housing that defines a chute. A strap attaches to the housing to enclose the chute and, in turn, retain the items. During removal of items, a holding tension is maintained on the remaining items. After emptying, the dispenser can be refilled and used repeatedly. A ball joint couples a mounting feature to the housing so that the dispenser can be mounted at a desirable location and adjusted to a desirable dispensing position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to inventory management associated with providing components and materials (“components”) to customers, with particular regard to monitoring and managing value-added services, for example programming, assembly and aggregating services that are performed on the components, and further to disseminating information directed to inventory management. The present invention effectively reduces the required number of inventory storage locations compared to prior inventory management systems. Additionally, information sharing directed to customer demands, inventory levels, advance shipping notices, work in process, and delivery and replenishment is improved by processes of the present invention. Moreover, the invention provides direct replenishment of inventory after components are delivered to customers.

Abstract: A method of inserting an unreinforced fiber optic member into a duct is disclosed. An elongate, flexible pull cord is inserted into the duct and is attached adjacent its rearward end to the fiber optic member adjacent a forward end thereof. The forward end of the fiber optic member is then introduced into the duct, and fluid such as air is caused to flow along the duct to cause the pull cord and fiber optic member to move into the duct.

Abstract: A switching system (100) inserts H.320 multi-media protocol-terminating resources (156) into an existing call dynamically, only when the resources are needed, and also removes the resources from an ongoing call dynamically, when the resources are no longer needed, whereby the switching system can provide call features such as hold, conference, disconnect, drop, and transfer, to an H.320 multi-media call and can do so spontaneously, whenever desired during the call, without tying up the resources for the duration of the call even when they are not needed. To extend these capabilities to both single-channel and multi-channel multi-media ISDN BRI calls, the switching system associates a plurality of calls that constitute the individual channels of a multi-channel call and treats the associated calls identically and in unison for purposes of insertion and removal of resources and the providing of features.

Abstract: Certain phosphocholine derivatives having substantial antifungal therapeutic activity are disclosed. The phosphocholine derivatives may be chemically synthesized, enzymatically prepared or extracted from the plant Irlbachia alata. The phosphocholine derivatives are useful in treating fungal infections including those which are dermatophytic, systemic, ophthalmic and vaginal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the preparation of 1,1-cyclopropanedimethanol cyclic sulfite which comprises: (a) contacting 1,1-cyclopropanedimethanol with dialkylsulfite in the presence of a base; and (b) removing from the reaction mixture the alcohol reaction by-product. This process is incorporated in the additional novel processes for preparing 1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropaneacetonitrile and 1-(thiomethyl)cyclopropaneacetic acid.

Abstract: A luggage securer which uses the vacuum of an engine in order to steadfastly hold an article to a predetermined location on a vehicle. The luggage securer includes a vacuum receiving chamber, and a conduit which extends from the vacuum source to the vacuum receiving chamber. At least one valve is disposed within the conduit. At least one other conduit extends from the vacuum receiving chamber to the predetermined location on the vehicle where the article is to be steadfastly held.