A system and method for implementing a control channel in a packet switched communications network. In a computer network, such as a local area network (LAN) it is known to utilize the Ethernet for distributing communications between stations. The Ethernet employs a standard frame format that includes header frames and, in particular a preamble frame which may be used to provide synchronization information between switching devices or nodes. The preamble frame is not required in a Gigabit Ethern...

An automated parking garage. The garage comprises a multi-floor building having a plurality of vehicle storage racks in a storage area for storing a loaded pallet or an unloaded pallet. An entrance-level floor of the building includes an entry/exit station (EES) on for receiving a vehicle, the EES having an exterior entrance through which the vehicle is driven and, an opposing interior entrance that provides access to the storage area and through which the loaded pallet is transported, the loade...

A trap is disclosed in which first and second co-acting jaws are provided for pivotally engaging a member of a captured animal, wherein the first and second jaws are configured for pivotal displacement between an opened position and a closed position. Levers are loaded with a biasing force for loading the first and second jaws into the closed position. A retaining arrangement is provided for retaining the first jaw in the opened position, wherein the retaining arrangement releases the loaded fir...

The disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for allocating a print job among multiple printers. The apparatus includes one or more computer workstations that are communicatively coupled to a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled to plural multifunction peripherals (MFPs) for printing. The system provides a user an option of designating a print job as a tandem mode job, wherein a controller utilizes the multiple MFPs in printing the job in order to decrease the overall print t...

A tack box for storing objects by a person engaged in equestrian activities. The tack box has multiple detachable walls and at least one removable saddle rack mounted on one of the walls. The container may be broken down into multiple pieces for ease of transportation. The front of the tack box opens via two doors and a flip top panel on the lid to gain maximum access to the contents of the box.

A locking arrangement (1) for releasably locking a wear tooth (2) to a tooth adaptor (3); the wear tooth (2) being defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of opposed sidewalls, each sidewall having an elongate slot (5) therethrough; the tooth adaptor (3) being of generally complementary shape to receive said wear tooth (2), and having an elongate cavity (6) on each opposed side thereof adapted to substantially align with a respective slot (5) of said wear tooth (2) when said wear tooth i...

A system for the encryption and decryption of data employing cycle stealing to accelerate data processing operations. The cycle stealing is employed by using level sensitive latches in a microcode controller system for storing addresses and code words. The microcode controller system controls the data path hardware for executing the encryption/decryption operations.

A transistor bias circuit is provided that is capable of biasing an amplifier transistor having a control terminal, a current-sink terminal, and a current-source terminal in order to control inter-modulation and linearize the output corresponding to radio frequency and microwave frequency ranges. Additionally, an embodiment of the present circuit is capable of dynamic power control. The transistor bias circuit according to the present invention utilizes a leakage current to alter the electrical ...

Iron (1) for garments includes curved base surface (2) wherein cross-section of curved base surface (2) in longitudinal direction and/or transverse direction is substantially semi-elliptical shape. Iron (1) includes handle (5) which allows movement of iron (1) in all directions across a surface.

A system for automatically selecting communication frequencies for wireless communication devices (e.g., base unit, access point, and controller) being added to an existing wireless network. The operating frequencies, evaluated signal strength, and loads are used in determining the most suitable operating frequency. This automatic selection process eliminates the problems inherent in manual frequency selection.