Abstract:
A computer implemented method, a data processing system, and a computer program product for presenting a user guide for supplementing game play. An exemplary method includes querying a source of data containing game guide data corresponding to a game. The game is executing on a data processing system. The source of data is external to the game. The method also includes presenting, while the game is executing in a foreground, the game guide data to the user in a dynamic window.
Abstract:
An apparatus for disintegrating bales of agricultural materials such as hay. The apparatus includes a processing tub and is provided with a novel adjustable fork-lift adapted to raise bales of different size and configuration into the processing tub.
Abstract:
A network storage system includes a virtual file system (“VFS”) that manages the files of the network storage system, and a storage center that stores the files. The VFS and the storage center are separated, such that a client accesses the VFS to conduct file system operations and the client accesses the storage center to upload/download files. The client accesses the network storage system through one or more storage ports. The storage center includes a plurality of distributed object storage managers (DOSMs) and a storage cluster that includes a plurality of intelligent storage nodes. The network storage system includes additional storage centers at geographically disparate locations. The network storage system uses a multi-cast protocol to maintain file information at the DOSMs regarding files stored in the intelligent storage nodes, including files stored in disparate storage centers.
Abstract:
Methods for defining engineering requirements in an electronic environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing at least one of a set of master requirements and a set of version requirements to be applied to the electronic product definition, and referencing an electronic reference document from at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements, the electronic reference document including one or more particular engineering requirements to be applied to the electronic product definition. Alternately, a method includes defining a callout linked to the at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements, the callout being adapted to supercede a conflicting engineering requirement set forth in at least one of the set of master requirements and the set of version requirements.
Abstract:
A system for directing light from a luminaire. The system for directing light from a luminaire, according to the present invention, includes a source of light. A first reflecting device is installed in the luminaire for reflecting light from the source of light and directing substantially indirect lighting from the luminaire. The first reflecting device is formed with an opening. The opening allows unreflected light to pass through the first reflecting device to a second reflecting device mounted in the luminaire. The first reflecting device includes a window mountable in the opening for diffusing light. The first reflecting device also includes a lens. The second reflecting device is a multiple surface reflector assembly for directing a combination of direct lighting and luminous lighting from the luminaire through and along a fascia that is engageable with the luminaire.
Abstract:
Use of a compound of formula (I): wherein X is optionally substituted aminoalkyl, optionally substituted alkylene or an interactive group; Y and Z may be the same or different and are selected from N, O, S and C(R′) wherein R′ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted alkenyl; ---- is a double bond unless the attached Y or Z group is O or S in which case it is a single bond; and R1 to R11 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, a sterically hindering group and an electron donating group; or any two of R1 to R11, Y, Z, NH and R′ may together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted ring which may contain heteroatoms, provided that at least one of R1 to R11 is an electron donating group and that when X is NCH3, Y and Z are N and R1, R2 and R4 to R11 are hydrogen, then R3 is not OH or OCH2CH3; and salts thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pro-drugs thereof and/or tautomers thereof, as a radioprotector. Also provided is a method of protecting a subject from radiation damage, a method of protecting biological materials from damage caused by radiation or cytotoxic agents and certain novel compounds of formula (I). Processes for the preparation of the novel compounds of formula (I) are also provided.
Abstract:
An overhead lighted exit sign and mounting includes a substantially rectangular box shaped sign housing with an electric light therein. A substantially cylindrically shaped two part hollow hinge is mounted on the top wall of the housing with one part fixed to the housing. The second part of the hinge is secured to a plate adapted to be secured to an overhead electrical box. Apertures are formed in the top wall of the housing, the two parts of the hinge and the plate to allow electrical wires to pass from the electrical box to the electric light within the sign without being exposed. The hinge allows the sign to pivot out of the way in the event that it is struck by an object being carried therebelow without the sign being broken from its support or otherwise being damaged.
Abstract:
A radiosensitizer for use in radiotherapy comprises a halogenated DNA ligand. The susceptibility of DNA to radiation damage is enhanced by causing or allowing the halogenated DNA ligand to bind to the DNA before subjecting the DNA or the locus thereof to ionizing or ultraviolet radiation. Radiation damage in DNA is also induced by causing or allowing a halogenated DNA ligand to bind to DNA and irradiating the DNA and said bound ligand or the locus thereof with ionizing or ultraviolet radiation.
Abstract:
A post-accident network probe and a method of using such a probe are disclosed. The probe is configured to be deployed in a confined environment (e.g. an underground mine), typically after an accident has occurred, in order to establish a connection with the wireless network, or a portion thereof, located therein. The probe generally allows the rescuers to determine the position of potentially trapped miners and can allow the rescuers to have access to environment-related information collected by the network, to get vital signs information, and/or to communicate with the trapped miners. The probe can be deployed using different access methods such as bore holes (existing or new), ventilation shafts, preventive installations of probes, etc. Notably, since the probe establishes a connection with the network, the location of the probe does not have to be exactly where the miners are located as long as the miners are tracked by the network.