Abstract: A system and method is provided using a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system. The method includes applying an off-resonance radio frequency (RF) pulse using a radio-frequency coil that is spatially inhomogeneous to induce a B1-dependent resonant frequency shift in spins in a subject and, in the presence of the off-resonance RF pulse, applying a frequency-modulated, frequency-selective RF excitation pulse to spatially encode the spins in the subject. The method also includes acquiring NMR data from the subject that is spatially encoded and reconstructing the NMR data to produce a report of internal materials forming the subject.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting dump data collection receives an on demand data (ODD) dump request, pauses one or more scan loops, transfers dump data to an ODD dump buffer space, unpauses the scan loops, and offloads dump data from the ODD dump buffer space to the storage device. The apparatus may also prioritize dump data for transfer to the ODD dump buffer space, load balance dump data for transfer to the ODD dump buffer space, and schedule offloading of the dump data from the ODD dump buffer space to non-volatile storage.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system and article of manufacture, wherein a first application executes at least two threads corresponding to a simultaneous multi-threaded processor whose resources have been acquired by the first application. The at least two threads are synchronized before releasing the simultaneous multi-threaded processor to a second application.

Abstract: A method is provided for testing a post installed anchor rod to determine the stresses on the anchor rod. The method comprises the steps of providing a linear hydraulic actuator comprising a cylinder, a piston slideable therein in response to a change in hydraulic pressure, and a longitudinal opening formed in the piston for receiving the anchor rod, positioning the anchor rod in the opening, releasably securing a fastener onto the anchor rod to a position in contact with the piston, actuating the linear hydraulic actuator to induce a force on the fastener and thereby a tensional stress on the anchor rod, and measuring elongation of the anchor rod resulting from the tensional stress.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for handling a fabric failure. A module intercepts a signal indicating a failure of a path in a fabric providing a connection to a shared device. The module generates an interrupt to a device driver in an operating system providing an interface to the shared device that is inaccessible due to the path failure. The device driver requests information from the module on a status of a plurality of devices that are not accessible due to the path failure and receives information indicating the inaccessible device. The device driver reconfigures to discontinue use of the inaccessible device.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for configuring shared devices over a fabric. A module in a first processing complex configures a first part of a fabric enabling communication with a set of devices accessible through the first part of the fabric. The module detects a located device accessible through a second part of the fabric, wherein a second processing complex is designated to configure the second part of the fabric and the located device. The module determines whether the second processing complex is available in response to detecting the uninitialized device. The module passes to a device driver in the first processing complex an uninitialized property for the located device. The device driver requests the module to configure the second part of the fabric to enable access to the located device over the second part of the fabric in response to determining that the located device has the uninitialized property.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein in certain embodiments, a plurality of logical memory blocks corresponding to a memory in a computational device are allocated. An attribute is associated with at least one logical memory block, wherein the attribute indicates whether the at least one logical memory block can be swapped from the memory, and wherein physical blocks corresponding to the at least one logical memory block are contiguous.

Abstract: A determination is made as to whether a configuration indicator associated with a resource indicates a delayed configuration of the resource, wherein the resource is shared by a plurality of processing complexes via a bus, and wherein if the delayed configuration of the resource is indicated then the resource is prevented from being configured during initial program loads of the plurality of processing complexes. The resource is configured by only one of the of plurality of processing complexes that shares the resource, in response to determining that the configuration indicator associated with the resource indicates the delayed configuration of the resource.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for handling a fabric failure. A module intercepts a signal indicating a failure of a path in a fabric providing a connection to a shared device. The module generates an interrupt to a device driver in an operating system providing an interface to the shared device that is inaccessible due to the path failure. The device driver requests information from the module on a status of a plurality of devices that are not accessible due to the path failure and receives information indicating the inaccessible device. The device driver reconfigures to discontinue use of the inaccessible device.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting dump data collection receives an on demand data (ODD) dump request, pauses one or more scan loops, transfers dump data to an ODD dump buffer space, unpauses the scan loops, and offloads dump data from the ODD dump buffer space to the storage device. The apparatus may also prioritize dump data for transfer to the ODD dump buffer space, load balance dump data for transfer to the ODD dump buffer space, and schedule offloading of the dump data from the ODD dump buffer space to non-volatile storage.

Abstract: Provided is a method for handling a fabric failure. A module intercepts a signal indicating a failure of a path in a fabric providing a connection to a shared device. The module generates an interrupt to a device driver in an operating system providing an interface to the shared device that is inaccessible due to the path failure. The device driver requests information from the module on a status of a plurality of devices that are not accessible due to the path failure and receives information indicating the inaccessible device. The device driver reconfigures to discontinue use of the inaccessible device.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein in certain embodiments, a plurality of logical memory blocks corresponding to a memory in a computational device are allocated. An attribute is associated with at least one logical memory block, wherein the attribute indicates whether the at least one logical memory block can be swapped from the memory, and wherein physical blocks corresponding to the at least one logical memory block are contiguous.

Abstract: A catheter connection adapter is provided which allows for a user-friendly and mistake-proof connection of a multiple lumen catheter from a dialysis patient to a source of dialysis fluid. The connection adapter contains at least two ports, e.g., one for inflow and one for outflow, and may have a tapered gap between the ports so that an interference fit is made when the ports are inserted into the catheter. In addition, the ports may have a unique key and lock configuration with the catheter such that a fit can only be made when the catheter lumens and the ports are in proper alignment, and the ports may be unconnected to one another so as to provide separate fluid paths for inflow or outflow. The connection adapters are advantageous in that they will allow a multiple lumen catheter to be manually connected to other dialysis equipment following implantation in a patient.

Abstract: A monopole system has a free standing monopole tower and at least one collar assembly positioned around the tower having a plurality of radially projecting arms with holes. A plurality of anchor assemblies, each coupled to the ground around the tower and including a bracket having an aperture. A plurality of guy cables coupling one leg of each collar assembly with an aperture of an associated bracket.

Abstract: A reinforcing assembly and method provide for reinforcement of an existing tower. An exemplary reinforcing assembly forms a reinforcing structural network that surrounds at least a portion of the existing tower. The reinforcing assembly includes reinforcing legs that attach to existing tower legs, such as at section joints. Each reinforcing leg mounts adjacent to a corresponding tower leg. Each reinforcing leg, which may be made any desired length through interconnection of consecutive reinforcing leg sections, is cross-braced with one or more other reinforcing legs to surround and reinforce the existing tower. Bearing plates, if included at reinforcing leg ends, may be bolted together to form extended length reinforcing legs. Further, the bearing plates may be bolted together with existing tower leg flanges at section joints. The reinforcing assembly may further include braces, bottom kits, mounting accessories, etc.

Abstract: A catheter connection adapter is provided which allows for a user-friendly and mistake-proof connection of a multiple lumen catheter from a dialysis patient to a source of dialysis fluid. The connection adapter contains at least two ports, e.g., one for inflow and one for outflow, and may have a tapered gap between the ports so that an interference fit is made when the ports are inserted into the catheter. In addition, the ports may have a unique key and lock configuration with the catheter such that a fit can only be made when the catheter lumens and the ports are in proper alignment, and the ports may be unconnected to one another so as to provide separate fluid paths for inflow or outflow. The connection adapters are advantageous in that they will allow a multiple lumen catheter to be manually connected to other dialysis equipment following implantation in a patient.

Abstract: A transfer set body for use in transferring dialysis fluid into and out of a patient using an implanted multiple lumen catheter is provided which has a generally cylindrical housing capable of receiving and containing multiple lumen tubing therein, a proximal clamping end which provides pressure so as to pinch off the tubing when it is desired to prevent flow through the tubing, and a distal connection end which allows the tubing to be connected to a source of dialysis fluid and to a drain or other device for collecting or recycling spent dialysate. The transfer set body also features an internal structure of a size and shape which positions the multiple lumen tubing in the body in proper orientation and alignment to allow efficient clamping of the tubing and to ensure that the inflow and outflow lumens are properly aligned.

Abstract: A trace facility for a computer system attachment network, a method for operating that network, and trace tools in the network. The network has a plurality of the trace tools, each connected to a communication path, the trace facility providing a system wide trace. The trace facility comprises at least one trace buffer at each trace tool. Each trace tool has an address filter selecting an address range of information on the bus, the information being communicated on the bus as events, and storing the selected event information in the trace buffers, thereby conducting a trace. A breakpoint connection is provided interconnecting each of the trace tools. A trace tool control at each trace tool responds to a trace stop command addressed to the trace tool, to stop the trace at its address filter and trace buffer, and to issue a breakpoint signal on the breakpoint connection to all the interconnected trace tools.

Abstract: A cable gripping block is provided with sectional cover plates for easy and quick removal, where the cover plates are secured to the cable gripping block by cylindrical tenons projecting from the cable gripping blocks, through cavities in the sectional cover plate. The tenons absorb any transverse forces generated by the clamping action of the cable gripping block.