Abstract: A zip includes: a pair of stringer tapes, each of which supports a row of teeth; the teeth on the two tapes being mutually opposing and capable of interdigitation thereby to fasten one stringer tape to another; a slider, adapted to move along and whose motion is guided by the rows of teeth, the slider being adapted to cause interdigitation of the teeth as a result of motion along the teeth in a first direction, and to disconnect the teeth by motion along the teeth in a second direction; wherein the first and second stringer tapes are formed of a matrix of threads interspersed with a waterproof material.

Abstract: A system for protecting a surface of an electronic device includes a protective film and a liner. The protective film includes an adhesive-coated surface. The liner, which covers the adhesive-coated surface until the protective film is secured to the surface of an electronic device, includes a main element that covers a majority of the adhesive-coated surface and a strip element that covers a smaller strip of the adhesive-coated surface, which strip is located adjacent to an edge of the adhesive-coated surface. One or both of the strip element and the main element of the liner may also include a tab for facilitating their removal from the adhesive-coated surface of the protective film. Methods for using the system to apply a protective film to a surface, such as a surface of a display screen, of an electronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for generating predicted cardinality statistics for grouped aggregation functions included in database queries. In general, characteristics of a database query are determined, and are then supplied to a probability function configured to generate a predicted cardinality statistic. The generated statistic represents a prediction of the probable cardinality of the results of a grouped aggregation function in the event that the query is executed. The predicted cardinality statistic may be used by a query optimizer to determine an efficient query plan for executing the database query.

Abstract: Disclosed is a utility tool assembly for use with a handbrake wheel found on most railroad cars and locomotives. The handbrake utility tool assembly includes a dual directional hook head and a slot formed within the head for engaging the air brake retainer valve. The handbrake tool in a further embodiment includes a telescoping handle with a quick connect/disconnect handle assembly for engaging a locking mechanism as the inner handle is extended. The tool includes an anti-flagging or anti rotation locking mechanism so that the tool's head does not rotate uncontrollably.

Abstract: A zip slider comprises: a body (200) having two channels through which opposing rows of zip teeth may be respectively fed into a single channel in which the zip teeth are forced into interdigitation; upper and lower jaw members (114, 140) mounted on the body (200) and defining a slot between them; a biasing member (180), pivotally mounted on the body (200), and being pivotable in a first direction between a rest position and a deflected position, wherein pivoting of the biasing member (180) out of the rest position permits insertion of a loop of a pull tab into the jaws (114, 140) and, in the rest position, the biasing member (180) prohibits removal of the pull tab from the jaws (114, 140).

Abstract: A zip fastener comprises two opposing and mutually engageable rows of zip teeth each being mounted upon a respective stringer tape; first and second sliders movably mounted upon the teeth, each slider being movable forward along the teeth to cause interdigitation of the teeth thereby to fasten the zip and backwards to cause extradigitation and unfastening of the zip, the sliders being mounted on the teeth in opposing directions such that motion of the sliders towards and away from each other results in the same action (e.g. fastening or unfastening) on the zip teeth; a docking member, mounted upon the teeth and being movable along the teeth, the docking member being mounted between the two sliders; and each slider being engageable with the docking member thereby to fasten the zip.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for the use of polycycloolefins in electronic devices and more specifically to the use of such polycycloolefins as gate insulator layers used in the fabrication of electronic devices, the electronic devices that encompass such polycycloolefin gate insulator and processes for preparing such polycycloolefin gate insulator layers and electronic devices encompassing such layers.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for the use of polycycloolefins in electronic devices and more specifically to the use of such polycycloolefins as interlayers applied to fluoropolymer layers used in the fabrication of electronic devices, the electronic devices that encompass such polycycloolefin interlayers and processes for preparing such polycycloolefin interlayers and electronic devices.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for the use of polycycloolefins in electronic devices and more specifically to the use of such polycycloolefins as gate insulator layers used in the fabrication of electronic devices, the electronic devices that encompass such polycycloolefin gate insulator and processes for preparing such polycycloolefin gate insulator layers and electronic devices encompassing such layers.

Abstract: A clamp is provided that incorporates a plurality of flexible links with V flexures between the links to maintain even spacing of the links before and during installation. Each link has multiple segments joined around at least one flexure point, and a floating band surrounding the links to distribute clamping pressure that is produced along a circumference of contact points. The clamp provides evenly distributed clamping pressure by increasing the number of clamping contact points between the clamp and articles being joined. The clamp has non-limiting applications for clamping target tubes or as a vacuum flange for ISO fittings. A clamp can produce a vacuum tight seal between a target tube and end block or end support flange of a rotary magnetron without resort to tools, and as such is rapidly secured in place.

Abstract: A power up detection method for a memory device and a memory device are disclosed. In a first phase, a test word is read from a read-only memory (ROM) row of a memory array of the memory device, and the test word is compared to predetermined ROM row data. If the test word matches the predetermined ROM row data, a second phase may be performed. In the second phase, first user data is read from a user-programmed row of the memory array at a first time. Second user data is read from the user-programmed row of the memory array at a second time different from the first time. The first user data is compared to the second user data. Successful power up of the memory device is determined when the first user data matches the second user data.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and managing information taken from tokens, like credit cards and gift cards, includes a portable computing device (PCD). The PCD may support a token recognizer that may comprise hardware and/or software that may reside in memory of the PCD. The token recognizer may work in combination with a camera. The token recognizer may comprise a broad recognizer module and an optical character recognition (“OCR”) module. The camera of the PCD may capture images of one or more physical tokens. These captured images of the physical tokens may be processed by the token recognizer so that digital images as well as data provided by the physical tokens may be maintained in memory of the PCD for later presentation to the user. These later presentations on the PCD may be used for account management and for conducting transactions, such as making payment at a point-of-sale (POS) terminal.

Abstract: A cannula insertion tool includes a body having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a grip located between the first end portion and the second end portion. The body defines a channel extending through the first end portion and the grip. The insertion tool also includes a slider having a drive member and an actuator. The drive member is positioned within the channel of the body. The actuator extends outwardly from the second end portion of the body. The insertion tool further includes a needle coupled to the drive member adjacent the first end portion of the body. The needle is movable with the slider between a retracted position, in which the needle is positioned substantially within the first end portion of the body, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the needle extends outwardly from the first end portion of the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to identification of a transcriptional signature of RalA and RalB GTPase proteins that is present in human cancer cells, and methods of treating the cancer, methods of diagnosis of the cancer, methods of determining predisposition to the cancer, methods of monitoring progression/regression of the cancer, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating the cancer, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarker of the cancer, as well as other methods and assay systems based on the signature.

Abstract: Provided is a system including at least one server configured for executing one or more system level applications to manage first and second type system components. The first and second type system components are responsive to first and second type interface standards, respectively. The system also includes a graphical user interface (GUI) configured for displaying data associated with the first type system components in accordance with the first type interface standards. An application, representative of the second type system components, is displayed via the GUI in accordance with the first type interface standards.

Abstract: An abrading device for abrading a floor structure comprises a first abrading assembly and a second abrading assembly. The first and second abrading assemblies each have a rotationally driven contact roll provided with a sleeve having a plurality of cutouts formed in a pattern thereon. An abrading belt is trained over the sleeve. A first oscillation assembly is connected to the first abrading assembly and oscillates the contact roll of the first abrading assembly in a first direction via a linear, reciprocating motion. A second oscillation assembly is connected to the second abrading assembly and oscillates the contact roll of the second abrading assembly in a second direction via a linear reciprocating motion. The first and second abrading assemblies consecutively abrade a top surface of the floor structure with the pattern formed by the cutouts on the respective sleeves to form a distressed visible pattern thereon.

Abstract: System and methods of cellular communications network are described herein. In one system, an antenna array is described. The antenna array has a first beamforming arrangement for producing uplink beams and a second beamforming arrangement for producing downlink beams. The first and second beamforming arrangements are different from one another. The wireless communication network communicates with a mobile station by use of the uplink and downlink beamforming arrangements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking packets in a processor architecture verification system are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the method comprises identifying a completion event associated with the transfer of a packet across a point to point link network of a virtual bus interface; creating an identification for the packet; and storing data associated with the packet in a database, the data being indexable by way of the identification.

Abstract: A communications system and method for communicating geographic location-based information to a client computer operating in a communications network is disclosed. The system involves the use of a geographic location-based records database, a client profile database containing at least one user preference, a means for receiving at least one request from a client computer, the request including information about a location of the client computer, and a means for parsing the request to identify the location of the client computer. The system and method involve identifying a set of information records from the database that are relevant to the location of the client computer and the user's preferences, an algorithm that computes a statistical result from the information records, and a communications network for communicating the result to the client computer.