Abstract: In a virtualized computer system, a network frame is transmitted from a virtual machine using a network interface device, possibly through a virtual switch, by copying only a part of the network frame to the transmit buffers that have pre-translated mappings from guest physical addresses to hypervisor virtual addresses and to machine addresses. The length of the part of the network frame that is copied to the transmit buffers may be variable.

Abstract: Absorbent articles are disclosed having extended waistbands. More particularly, the absorbent articles include a back waistband and/or a front waistband that encircle a portion of the circumference of the waist opening. The absorbent article includes a front portion attached to a back portion by a pair of stretchable side areas. Each of the side areas are made from at least two panels that are connected together along a vertical attachment area. In accordance with the present disclosure, a waistband is incorporated into the article that extends over the entire front portion or the entire back portion and terminates at opposite ends on opposing side areas. Each end of the waistband, however, terminates prior to the vertical attachment areas leaving a gap in between. The presence of the gap has been found to provide various benefits and advantages including improved stretch properties for donning the article.

Abstract: The disclosed method and apparatus involves the use of sequential filters for the purification of liquid. The sequential filters may each produce rejects that can be processed separately in their respective treatment apparatus, which can be fine-tuned to the specific reject that it treats. Alternatively, the first reject may be treated while the second reject may not be treated. The rejects (whether treated or not) may be combined into a combined flow and then be recycled in the sequential filters.

Abstract: A portable personal headlamp utilizes an array of light-emitting diodes on the front face of a circuit board. Arc-shaped projections on the front face of a finned heat sink are in heat-conducting relationship with printed conductors on the rear face of the circuit board, which partially surround one lead of each light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A portable personal headlamp utilizes an array of light-emitting diodes on the front face of a circuit board. Arc-shaped projections on the front face of a finned heat sink are in heat-conducting relationship with printed conductors on the rear face of the circuit board, which partially surround one lead of each light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A remote cable system for wirelessly transmitting an input wired signal to a remote playback device having a transmitting component for receiving the input wired signal and transmitting the input wired signal as a wireless RF signal and a receiving component for receiving the wireless RF signal and transmitting the wireless RF signal as an output wired signal to the remote playback device.

Abstract: A method and system in a computer for tracking requests for deviations, such as deviations to products, is provided. The computer system receives information associated with a request for deviation. After a review of a request, the computer system receives an indication of a decision for the request resulting from the review. When requested by a user, the computer system generates a report indicating open items identified during the review. Once the open items have been completed, the computer system receives an indication that an open item has been completed. When a final decision for the request is reached, the computer system receives an indication of the decision.

Abstract: A dual open console for use with a vehicle. The console includes a lock assembly that allows opening of only one side of the console at a time. The lock assembly includes a pivot bar engaging locks on both sides of the lid of the console. The pivot bar operates to ensure that the lock on one side of the lid remains engaged when the lock on the other side is released.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating semiconductor devices having sub-micron gate electrodes using angle and direct evaporation techniques. A first and second photoresist layer are formed atop a substrate and the second layer is selectively processed to form an edge with a well controlled profile. A first metal is evaporated at a first angle and the edge of the second photoresist layer shields a portion of the first photoresist layer form metal deposition which defines a patterned opening of desired width. The patterned opening is now etched in a well controlled manner to expose a portion of the active channel region of the device, and a desired height is defined by the distance from the first metal layer to the exposed channel region. A second layer is deposited by evaporation at a second angle thereby forming a plug in the channel region wherein placement of one edge of the plug is determined by the height and the second angle.

Abstract: A device for controlling maximum speed and/or acceleration of a diesel engine by means of a spring-loaded valve located upstream on the air inlet manifold. The valve, which normally is open, operates on a pressure differential basis and is designed to close when maximum speed is exceeded. By sending the air flow rate to the engine, the air flow can be shut off when it exceeds a rate corresponding to an excessive engine speed.

Abstract: Sodium tetraborate based carrier coatings for wire drawing are prepared by dispersing a water insoluble fatty acid metal salt in a sodium tetraborate coating bath. The carrier coatings on rod are made resistant to atmosphere moisture by heating at an elevated temperature.Carrier coatings on wire rod provide a vehicle to pick up the wire drawing lubricant in the soap box and carry the lubricant into the die. Since the coated wire rod is often stored for long periods between coating and drawing it is susceptible to corrosion from atmospheric moisture.

Abstract: Sodium tetraborate based carrier coatings for wire drawing are prepared by dispersing a water insoluble fatty acid metal salt in a sodium tetraborate coating bath. The carrier coatings on rod are made resistant to atmospheric moisture by heating at an elevated temperature.Carrier coatings on wire rod provide a vehicle to pick up the wire drawing lubricant in the soap box and carry the lubricant into the die. Since the coated wire rod is often stored for long periods between coating and drawing it is susceptible to corrosion from atmospheric moisture.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe two principal carrier coatings for drawing rod are based on borax or lime. Lime carrier coatings have two main disadvantages. First, it is difficult to apply a lime coating since the lime floats in the water. Secondly, the lime coating flakes off lime particles in the work area causing disagreeable breathing conditions and dirty work areas.