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Andrew C. Gallagher, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20080208791 | RETRIEVING IMAGES BASED ON AN EXAMPLE IMAGE - A method is disclosed for retrieving images relevant to an example image from among a plurality of stored images, each of the stored images being associated with metadata of different types, including retrieving set(s) of images from the stored image(s) for each different type of metadata that are based on similarities of the metadata of each different type with the example image; displaying the retrieved set(s) of image(s) organized according to each different type of metadata; and the user selecting one or more particular set(s) of retrieved image(s). | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080218612 | CAMERA USING MULTIPLE LENSES AND IMAGE SENSORS IN A RANGEFINDER CONFIGURATION TO PROVIDE A RANGE MAP - An electronic camera for producing an output image of a scene from a captured image signal includes a first imaging stage comprising a first image sensor for generating a first sensor output and a first lens for forming a first image of the scene on the first image sensor, and a second imaging stage comprising a second image sensor for generating a second sensor output and a second lens for forming a second image of the scene on the second image sensor, where the lenses have different focal lengths. A processing stage uses the sensor output from one of the imaging stages as the captured image signal and uses the images from both imaging stages to generate a range map identifying distances to the different portions of the scene. | 09-11-2008 |
Chad Gallagher, Glenmoore, PA US
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| 20090126282 | GUTTER CLEANING DISPENSER - A gutter cleaner dispensing system which delivers an eco-friendly mixture of enzymes and bacteria to a gutter system. The mixture is spread through the gutter system, populating and multiplying while producing large quantities of digestive enzymes. These organic compounds break down scum and debris resulting in a clean and self-maintaining gutter system. | 05-21-2009 |
John Henry Gallagher, Haverford, PA US
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| 20080280251 | Dent-Chew Brush - The Dent-Chew Brush is an oral appliance designed similarly to a mouth guard, in that it has two inverted channels in which the teeth are positioned when it is placed into the mouth. In its completed design it provides the user with the ability to brush all three exposed surfaces of the teeth of the upper and lower bite, the gingival margin, and the surface of the tongue. The completed process produces clean teeth and freshened breath that is comparable to a traditional brushing. The appliance will provide military personnel in the field the same level of oral hygiene as traditional brushing but without the need for water or a dentifrice. Additionally, the market includes anyone who desires to brush their teeth at their discretion using a completely self contained appliance. The Dent-Chew Brush is a single use disposable piece that is water soluble and bio-degradable. | 11-13-2008 |
Joseph E. Gallagher, Mechanicsville, PA US
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| 20120128943 | SEAM AND SEAM TAPE - A seam comprising a first piece of laminated fabric, a second piece of laminated fabric, a layer of adhesive hydrostatic polymer, and a seam tape wherein the first and second pieces of laminated fabrics are coupled together at a common border with the layer of adhesive hydrostatic polymer to form a seam, and wherein the seam tape is at least partially coupled along the seam. A method of forming a seam comprising stacking, in order, a first piece of laminated fabric, at least one strip of adhesive hydrostatic polymer, and a second piece of laminated fabric, ultrasonically coupling the first piece of laminated fabric, strips of adhesive hydrostatic polymer, and second piece of laminated fabric together, wherein at least a portion of adhesive hydrostatic polymer from the strips of adhesive hydrostatic polymer is extruded through the seam, and applying a seam tape along at least a portion of the seam. | 05-24-2012 |
Keven J. Gallagher, Plymouth Mtg, PA US
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| 20100242402 | POLYESTER RESIN BINDER - The present invention relates to a composition of at least one cation of an element selected from Group IIA elements, transition metals, Group IIB elements, Group IIIA elements, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, As, Sb, Bi, Te, and Po and at least one polyester resin, which can be used as a low VOC binder for the manufacture of fibrous insulation. | 09-30-2010 |
Kevin Gallagher, Plymouth Meeting, PA US
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| 20110256790 | THERMAL INSULATION CONTAINING SUPPLEMENTAL INFRARED RADIATION ABSORBING MATERIAL - A thermal insulation product includes an infrared radiation absorbing and scattering material dispersed on fibers forming a porous structure. The infrared absorbing and scattering material can include borate compounds, carbonate compounds, and alumina compounds. | 10-20-2011 |
Kevin P. Gallagher, Gibsonia, PA US
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| 20080210120 | HEAT RELEASABLE COMPOSITE COATINGS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are heat releasable multi-component composite coatings. These coatings include an under coating and an over coating deposited over at least a portion of the under coating. The under coating is deposited from a coating composition that includes a film-forming resin and thermally expandable capsules having an average diameter of 5 to 25 μm. The over coating layer has a 60 degree gloss of no more than 60 gloss units. | 09-04-2008 |
Kimberly Gallagher, Green Lane, PA US
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| 20100112046 | FORMULATIONS OF SUBEROYLANILIDE HYDROXAMIC ACID AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition or crystalline composition with a specific dissolution profile, which comprises suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a process of producing said crystalline composition or pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also provides compositions with a specific particle size distribution. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100119596 | FORMULATIONS OF SUBEROYLANILIDE HYDROXAMIC ACID AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition or crystalline composition with a specific dissolution profile, which comprises suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a process of producing said crystalline composition or pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also provides compositions with a specific particle size distribution. | 05-13-2010 |
Michael J. Gallagher, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20090056222 | CYCLONIC REACTOR WITH NON-EQUILIBRIUM GLIDING DISCHARGE AND PLASMA PROCESS FOR REFORMING OF SOLID HYDROCARBONS - A reactor for reforming a hydrocarbon, and associated processes and systems, are described herein. In one example, a reactor is provided that is configured to use non-equilibrium gliding arc discharge plasma. In another example, the reactor uses a vortex flow pattern. Two stages of reforming are described. In a first stage, the hydrocarbon absorbs heat from the wall of the reactor and combusts to form carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water. In a second stage, a gliding arc discharge is use to form syngas, which is a mixture of hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide. The heat generated by the combustion of the first stage transfers to the wall of the reactor and heated products of the second stage mix with incoming hydrocarbon to provide for partial recuperation of the reaction energy. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100168499 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AIR DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION - A method for decontaminating bioaerosol with high concentrations of bacterial, viral, spore and other airborne microorganisms or biologic contaminants, in flight at high flow rates. A plasma screen created across the flow of air contaminated with airborne biologic agents renders contaminants non-culturable within millisecond. The technology may cooperate with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It may be particularly beneficial in preventing bioterrorism and the spread of toxic or infectious agents, containing airborne pandemic threats such as avian flu, sterilizing spaces such as hospitals, pharmaceutical plants and manufacturing facilities, treating exhaust ventilation streams, minimizing biological environmental pollutants in industrial settings, improving general air quality, and preventing sick building syndrome. | 07-01-2010 |
Raymond G. Gallagher, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20080315024 | Composite Spacer Strip Material - A composite spacer strip material for manufacturing spacers for window units, comprises a first layer made of an elastically-plastically deformable material, preferably a plastic material, and at least one second layer made of a plastically deformable material, preferably metal or curable matrix or a composite layer or a multi-layer material, which at least one second layer is materially connected to the first layer to form the composite spacer strip material, which composite spacer strip material extends in a longitudinal direction with a predetermined width in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and a predetermined thickness in a thickness direction perpendicular to the longitudinal and width directions, wherein the first layer extends over the complete width in the width direction, and wherein the at least one second layer extends over at least a part of the width in the width direction. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100031591 | COMPOSITE SPACER BAR FOR REDUCING HEAT TRANSFER FROM A WARM SIDE TO A COLD SIDE ALONG AN EDGE OF AN INSULATED GLAZING UNIT - The subject application is directed to a composite spacer bar for use in glazing units. The spacer bar includes a low-thermally conductive inner component and a low-thermally conductive outer component that partially encases the inner component. The inner component has four walls of a predetermined thickness that define a chamber containing a low-thermally conductive material. The thickness of the outer component is substantially less than the thickness of the inner component. The outer component also includes a rear wall having an irregular profile and associated longitudinal edges, with the inner component configured to engage the longitudinal edges of the outer component. The longitudinal edges also include a portion that extends a predetermined distance into the top wall of the inner component. The composite spacer bar is also configured to receive a linear key member that is configured for insertion into the chamber so as to join ends of the spacer bar. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100275538 | SPACER ARRANGEMENT WITH FUSABLE CONNECTOR FOR INSULATING GLASS UNITS - A spacer frame arrangement for insulating glass units, comprising a spacer profile body extending in a first direction and having a predetermined cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first direction, the predetermined cross section defining a hollow inner space of the spacer profile body with predetermined dimensions in the plane perpendicular to the first direction, and a connector comprising a connector section adapted to be inserted in the first direction into the hollow inner space of the spacer profile body by having a cross sectional shape perpendicular to the first direction which corresponds, with predetermined tolerances, to the cross section of the spacer profile body limiting the hollow inner space, at least the outer surface of the connector section facing the inner surface of the hollow inner space of the spacer profile body after insertion of the same being made of a fusable material, preferably a material fusable by melting the same, wherein the connector section is inserted into the hollow inner space of the spacer profile body and the outer surfaces of the connector section and the inner surface of the spacer profile body facing each other are connected by fusing. | 11-04-2010 |
Shawn Gallagher, Erie, PA US
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| 20110061629 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine including a first and a second bank of cylinders. One example method comprises, adjusting engine injection timing based on a first temperature of a first intake of the first bank and a second temperature of a second intake of the second bank. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110066351 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE PERFORMANCE - Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media are provided for operating a vehicle including an engine that may be automatically shutdown in response to AESS conditions. In one example, the method comprises, determining an AESS emission credit corresponding to an amount of AESS operation; and adjusting an engine operating parameter based on the determined AESS emission credit. Further, in another example, the method comprises retarding injection timing in response to manifold air temperature, wherein an amount of retard is adjusted responsive to an amount of AESS operation. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120080010 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A COMMON RAIL FUEL SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a common rail fuel system for an engine of a vehicle, such as a locomotive, comprises a higher-pressure fuel sub-system and a lower-pressure fuel sub-system, wherein a pressure limiting valve, is in fluid communication with to the higher-pressure fuel sub-system to relieve excess pressure. In a condition where pressure of the higher-pressure fuel sub-system is below a desired and expected threshold, it is possible that the pressure limiting valve is open. An example method is provided to close the pressure limiting valve and determine if opening of the pressure limiting valve is the cause of the pressure being below the threshold or if a leak is present in the common rail fuel system. In this manner, unnecessary disabling of the engine is avoided and, if a leak is present, the leaking sub-system is identified. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120089278 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine including a first and a second bank of cylinders. One example method comprises, adjusting engine injection timing based on a first temperature of a first intake of the first bank and a second temperature of a second intake of the second bank. | 04-12-2012 |
Shawn M. Gallagher, Erie, PA US
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| 20100043753 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE FUEL INJECTION EVENT IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A controller, in electrical communication with the one or more of the injectors and a high-pressure fuel pump, generates a first signal responsive to which the valve in the injector opens or closes and a second signal responsive to which the high-pressure fuel pump increases or decreases the pressure level in the fuel accumulator. The system may also include one or more sensors to detect a pressure within the air manifold and to detect the pressure within the fuel accumulator. The controller is programmed to calculate an in-cylinder gas pressure. When the engine is operating at a maximum engine load and the in-cylinder gas pressure reaches or exceeds a maximum pressure limit, the controller transmits one or more signals to adjust the fuel injection timing and/or adjust the pressure in the fuel accumulator to maintain NO | 02-25-2010 |
Shawn Michael Gallagher, Erie, PA US
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| 20080245341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LOCOMOTIVE SMOKE EMISSIONS AND NOISE DURING A TRANSIENT OPERATION - A system and/or method of controlling smoke or noise emanating from a diesel engine wherein a throttle is drivingly coupled to the diesel engine, and wherein an operator of the engine changes a throttle position. The system may comprise a high pressure fuel pump in fluid communication with a fuel reservoir, a fuel accumulator, in fluid communication with the high pressure fuel pump, one or more injectors that are in fluid communication with the fuel accumulator and each of the fuel injectors. A main controller transmits a signal in response to a change in the throttle position. A fuel injection controller, in electrical communication with the main controller, in response to one or more signals relative to a transient operation, transmits one or more signals relative to fuel injection parameters of a fuel injection made during the transient operation. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090025908 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING VISCOUS FUEL SUPPLIED TO DIESEL ENGINES - A heat transfer system is used for heating a viscous fuel supplied to a diesel engine. The heat transfer system includes a heat exchanger provided at a predetermined location within the heat transfer system. A hot fluid and viscous fuel are circulated in a heat exchanging relationship within the heat exchanger to heat the viscous fuel supplied to the engine from a first temperature to a second temperature. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090044515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A system is provided for removing particulate matter from a diesel particulate filter. The diesel particulate filter includes at least one diesel particulate filter unit to filter particulate matter from diesel engine exhaust gas received from a diesel engine. The system includes a sensor positioned adjacent to at least one diesel particulate filter unit, where the sensor is configured to determine the extent of particulate matter trapped within the diesel particulate filter unit. The system further includes an engine controller coupled to the sensor and the diesel engine, where the sensor is configured to output a first alert signal to the engine controller upon determining that the trapped particulate matter exceeds a predetermined threshold. The engine controller is configured to increase the temperature of the diesel exhaust gas entering the diesel particulate filter upon receiving the first alert signal. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044530 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A system is provided for removing particulate matter from a diesel particulate filter. The system includes an engine controller coupled to the diesel engine, and to a locomotive controller. The locomotive controller includes an algorithm to create a trip plan to optimize the performance of the locomotive along a route in accordance with a power setting of the diesel engine at each location along the route. Each sensor is configured to output a first alert signal to the engine controller once the trapped particulate matter exceeds a predetermined threshold. Upon receiving the first alert signal, the engine controller communicates with the locomotive controller to determine a time region or distance region within the trip plan when the power setting exceeds a power threshold. The engine controller increases the temperature of the diesel exhaust gas entering the diesel particulate filter during the time region or distance region. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090078236 | System and Method for Controlling the Fuel Injection Event in an Internal Combustion Engine - A controller, in electrical communication with the one or more of the injectors and a high-pressure fuel pump, generates a first signal responsive to which the valve in the injector opens or closes and a second signal responsive to which the high-pressure fuel pump increases or decreases the pressure level in the fuel accumulator. The system may also include one or more sensors for detecting a temperature of air in an air manifold, a pressure within the air manifold and a barometric pressure. The controller is programmed to estimate an in-cylinder gas density using data received from the sensors. The controller accesses a database having data representative of one or predetermined in-cylinder gas densities that are associated with one or more predetermined fuel injection parameters. The controller then generates one or more commands indicative of the fuel injection parameters that are associated with a predetermined in-cylinder gas density. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110126516 | System and Method for Removing Particulate Matter from a Diesel Particulate Filter - A system is provided for removing particulate matter from a particulate filter, which includes at least one particulate filter unit. The system includes an engine controller coupled to each sensor and the engine, and a locomotive controller coupled to the engine controller. Each sensor continuously outputs a first alert signal to the engine controller, including the current load and the loading rate of one or more particulate filter units. The engine controller determines a projected load and projected loading rate of the one or more particulate filter units along the route, and a time gap or distance gap based on the trip plan along the route until the one or more particulate filter units are fully loaded. Additionally, the engine controller determines a time region or distance region within the respective time gap or distance gap filter unit, based on at least one of the current load, the loading rate, the projected load, the projected loading rate, and the time region or distance region. | 06-02-2011 |
Shawn Michael Gallagher, Lawrence Park, PA US
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| 20110283682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGENERATING A PARTICULATE FILTER - Various methods and systems are provided for a vehicle with an engine. In one example, a method includes identifying an approaching tunnel. The method further includes, responsive to a particulate load of a particulate filter, the particulate filter disposed in an exhaust treatment system of an engine of the vehicle, initiating regeneration of the particulate filter at a selected distance before the tunnel such that regeneration is performed before the vehicle enters the tunnel. | 11-24-2011 |
Timothy Francis Gallagher, Collegeville, PA US
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| 20100016318 | ANTHRANILAMIDE INHIBITORS OF AURORA KINASE - The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula: | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100081650 | Antimicrobial Compounds - Cyclohexane and cyclohexene derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof useful in methods of treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly man. | 04-01-2010 |
William F. Gallagher, Stewartstown, PA US
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| 20090265943 | Portable Band Saw - A portable band saw includes a serviceable/replaceable bumper system for allowing the band saw to be easily repaired if damaged from being dropped. An auxiliary handle is adjustably mounted to the band saw and is releasable from its position if subjected to a large force so as to avoid damage to the handle and tool housing. An adjustable guide shoe includes a toolless adjustment. The front and rear section of the band saw are disposed on opposite sides of a polymeric field case. Compression rods are used to isolate compression forces from the polymeric field case. An electric box assembly including a plastic component box is disposed between the field case and a front section of the band saw. A crash guard is mounted adjacent to the field case and includes a sight guide along an edge thereof and a rear blade guard formed integrally therewith. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120077424 | ANGLE GRINDER - An angle grinder is provided including a trigger assembly for selectively actuating the angle grinder. A particle separation assembly is provided for the removal of any dust, particle, or artifacts that may have entered into the housing of the angle grinder. A brush biasing system is also provided to ensure proper and efficient operation of the motor of the angle grinder. An overload monitoring system is included to monitor the loading on the motor. A clutch mechanism is also included to prevent overloading on the motor of the angle grinder. A gear wheel lock mechanism is also provided to prevent the wheel spindle from rotating during installation or removal of a grinding wheel on the wheel spindle. An anti-locking flange system is also included to prevent the over-tightening of the flanges and the grinder wheel during the operation of the angle grinder. A gear case labyrinth feature is also provided. | 03-29-2012 |
William J. Gallagher, Easton, PA US
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| 20110258630 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BATCH PROCESSING IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided mechanisms and methods for batch processing in an on-demand service environment. For example, in one embodiment, mechanisms include receiving a processing request for a multi-tenant database, in which the processing request specifies processing logic and a processing target group within the multi-tenant database. Such an embodiment further includes dividing or chunking the processing target group into a plurality of processing target sub-groups, queuing the processing request with a batch processing queue for the multi-tenant database among a plurality of previously queued processing requests, and releasing each of the plurality of processing target sub-groups for processing in the multi-tenant database via the processing logic at one or more times specified by the batch processing queue. | 10-20-2011 |
William J. Gallagher, Howard, PA US
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| 20110264861 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UTILIZING BYTECODE IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING PROVIDING MULTI-TENANT RUNTIME ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS - Execution of code in a multitenant runtime environment. A request to execute code corresponding to a tenant identifier (ID) is received in a multitenant environment. The multitenant database stores data for multiple client entities each identified by a tenant ID having one of one or more users associated with the tenant ID. Users of each of multiple client entities can only access data identified by a tenant ID associated with the respective client entity. The multitenant database is a hosted database provided by an entity separate from the client entities, and provides on-demand database service to the client entities. Source code corresponding to the code to be executed is retrieved from a multitenant database. The retrieved source code is compiled. The compiled code is executed in the multitenant runtime environment. The memory used by the compiled code is freed in response to completion of the execution of the compiled code. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110265066 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING BYTECODE IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING TRANSLATION OF APEX TO BYTECODE - Techniques and mechanisms for conversion of code of a first type to bytecode. Apex provides various unique characteristics. When converting to bytecode, these characteristics are handled to provide bytecode functionality. Some of the unique characteristics of Apex include Autoboxing, SOQL, Properties, Comparisons, Modifiers, Code coverage mechanisms and Sharing mechanisms. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110265069 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTION OF TENANT CODE IN AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF SHARED RESOURCES AND INLINE GOVERNOR LIMIT ENFORCEMENT - A method for evaluating bytecode in an on-demand service environment. A request to compile source code is received in a multitenant database environment. One or more limit enforcement mechanisms is/are inserted into the source code to monitor utilization of one or more corresponding resources within the multitenant database environment. The source code is compiled to generate executable code. The executable code is executed within the multitenant database environment. Resource utilization is evaluated for the one or more resources in response to executing code corresponding to at least one of the limit enforcement mechanisms. | 10-27-2011 |
William John Gallagher, Easton, PA US
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| 20080267209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORE AND FORWARD ROUTING FOR DISTRIBUTED DESTINATIONS - The present invention enables a store-and-forward service providing an efficient and reliable forwarding of messages stored in a message queue to a distributed destination. It provides customers with high availability and scalability for applications such as JMS queues and topics. It achieves load balancing and failover amongst all individual members of the distributed destination while ensuring that each message is delivered exactly once. | 10-30-2008 |