Use of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells in Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Congestive Heart Failure

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells in cardiac indications. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of providing cardiac muscle to a subject in need thereof , said method comprising administering to the subject , in an amount effective to provide new cardiac muscle , isolated expanded human multipotent non-ES , non-germ , and non-embryonic germ cells that express telomerase , have undergone 10-40 cell doublings in culture , and have a normal karyotype , wherein the existing cardiac muscle is damaged by disease or injury.13. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 12 , non-germ cells further express one or more of oct4 claim 12 , rex-1 claim 12 , rox-1 claim 12 , or sox-2.14. A method of providing cardiac muscle to a subject in need thereof claim 12 , said method comprising administering to the subject claim 12 , in an amount effective to provide new cardiac muscle claim 12 , isolated expanded human multipotent non-ES claim 12 , non-germ claim 12 , and non-embryonic germ cells that express oct4 claim 12 , have undergone 10-40 cell doublings in culture claim 12 , and have a normal karyotype claim 12 , wherein the existing cardiac muscle is damaged by disease or injury.15. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 14 , non-germ cells further express one or more of telomerase claim 14 , rex-1 claim 14 , rox-1 claim 14 , or sox-2.16. A method of providing cardiac muscle to a subject in need thereof claim 14 , said method comprising administering to the subject claim 14 , in an amount effective to provide new cardiac muscle claim 14 , isolated expanded human multipotent non-ES claim 14 , non-germ claim 14 , and non-embryonic germ cells that have undergone 40 cell doublings in culture and have a normal karyotype claim 14 , ...

Ocular Imaging

A system for performing quasi-elastic light scattering and fluorescent ligand scanning on a subject's eye includes a light source configured to transmit light toward the subject's eye, a lens configured to focus light sent from the source and scattered by the subject's eye, a measurement reflector disposed to receive at least a portion of the focused light and configured to reflect a first portion of the received light, a camera configured and disposed to receive the first portion of the received light and configured to provide indicia of an image corresponding to the first portion of the received light, and a processor coupled to the camera and configured to analyze intensities of light in the image to determine a location of a reference point corresponding to an interface of a portion of the eye. 1. A system for performing fluorescent ligand scanning on a subject's eye , the system comprising:a light source configured to transmit light toward the subject's eye;a first microscope objective configured and disposed to focus light sent from the source toward the subject's eye to produce a focused spot of light to impinge the eye;an actuator coupled to a movable first lens and configured to position the focused spot of light sent from the first microscope objective through the movable first lens within the subject's eye;a lens configured to focus light sent from the source and emitted from the subject's eye;a detector configured and disposed to receive a first portion of the received light and configured to provide indicia of an image corresponding to the first portion of the received light; anda processor coupled to the detector and configured to analyze intensities of light in the image to determine a location of a reference point corresponding to an interface of a portion of the eye;the processor being configured to perform fluorescent ligand scanning by analyzing intensity of light emitted from a portion of the subject's eye, a location of the portion of the ...

Collapsible Debris Chute and Debris Removal Method

A collapsible chute for conveying materials with a tubular main body of flexible material with an entrance opening, an exit opening, and a body portion between the entrance and exit openings. A first reinforcing band is fixed to surround the body portion adjacent to the entrance opening, and a first plurality of loops is spaced along the first reinforcing band. A second reinforcing band is fixed to surround the body portion spaced from the first reinforcing band and spaced from the exit opening, and a second plurality of loops is spaced along the second reinforcing band. A third reinforcing band can be fixed to surround the body portion between the first and second reinforcing bands, and a third plurality of loops is spaced along the third reinforcing band. A method for debris removal comprises affixing the entrance opening of the body portion of the main body to an opening of a building structure and evacuating debris through the main body of the collapsible chute. 1. A collapsible chute for permitting the conveyance of materials , the collapsible chute comprising:a tubular main body with an entrance opening, an exit opening, and a body portion between the entrance opening and the exit opening wherein the main body is formed from a flexible material;a first reinforcing band fixed to surround the body portion of the main body;a first plurality of loops fixed to the first reinforcing band and the body portion of the main body wherein the first plurality of loops are spaced along the first reinforcing band;a second reinforcing band fixed to surround the body portion of the main body spaced from the first reinforcing band; anda second plurality of loops fixed to the second reinforcing band and the body portion of the main body wherein the second plurality of loops are spaced along the second reinforcing band.2. The collapsible chute of wherein the first reinforcing band is fixed to the body portion of the main body adjacent to the entrance opening.3. The collapsible ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SERVER SIDE COOKIES BY A DEMAND SIDE PLATFORM

The present disclosure is directed to methods for identifying a user by a demand side platform (DSP) across advertiser exchanges. The method includes establishing, by a DSP, a cookie mapping for a user. The cookie mapping includes a mapping of user identifiers for the user from advertisement exchanges to a user identifier assigned by the DSP for the user. The DSP stores to the cookie mapping a first mapping to the user identifier of the DSP, comprising a first user id received by a bidder from a first exchange and a first exchange id for the first exchange. A bidder inserts a pixel into a bid for an impression opportunity to a second exchange. The pixel includes a key to the cookie mapping and a second user id for the user and a second exchange id. The second user id is received by the bidder from a second exchange. 1(a) establishing, by a demand side platform executing on one or more server, a cookie mapping for a user, the cookie mapping comprising a mapping of user identifiers for the user from one or more advertisement exchanges to a user identifier assigned by the demand side platform for the user;(b) storing, by the demand side platform to the cookie mapping, a first mapping to the user identifier of the demand side platform, the first mapping comprising a first user id received by a bidder from a first advertisement exchange of a plurality of advertisement exchanges and a first exchange id for the first advertisement exchange; and(c) inserting, by the bidder, into a bid for an impression opportunity to a second advertisement exchange a pixel, the pixel comprising a key to the cookie mapping and a second user id for the user and a second exchange id, the second user id received by the bidder from a second advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges.. A method for identifying a user by a demand side platform across a plurality of different advertiser exchanges, the method comprising: This present application is a continuation of and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC FLEET PARTITIONING

A system for automatic fleet partitioning includes client devices and a device management server having tag definition and tag assignment repositories. The server receives and stores, in the tag definition repository, definitions with tag assignment criteria; and for each client device: obtains a client identifier and attribute set; for each tag assignment criterion satisfied by the attribute set, associates a corresponding tag name with the client identifier in the tag assignment repository; and for each tag assignment criterion not satisfied by the attribute set, disassociates the corresponding tag name with the client device identifier. The server receives a command to transmit control data to a subset of the client devices associated with a selected tag name; retrieves, from the tag assignment repository, the client identifiers associated with the selected tag name; and transmits the control data to the subset of the client devices. 1. A system for automatic client device fleet partitioning , comprising:a plurality of client devices; receive a plurality of tag definitions, each including a tag assignment criterion, for storage in the tag definition repository;', (i) determine whether the client attribute set satisfies the tag assignment criterion of each tag definition;', '(ii) for each tag assignment criterion satisfied by the client attribute set, associate a corresponding tag name with the client identifier in the tag assignment repository; and', '(iii) for each tag assignment criterion not satisfied by the client attribute set, disassociate the corresponding tag name with the client device identifier in the tag assignment repository;, 'for each of the plurality of client devices, obtain a client identifier and a client attribute set for the respective client device and, for each client device, 'receive a command to transmit control data to a subset of the client devices associated with a selected tag name;', 'retrieve, from the tag assignment repository, one ...

MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ARRANGEMENT

This invention relates to modular building construction apparatus and in particular to a mould having movable framework used to construct a basic building module where any miss-alignment at the junction of framework elements is enough to make the imperfection noticeable. If the imperfection is a ridge it will be readily apparent on the inside surface of the formed building module and it will not be disguised by painting over it. What is disclosed is a movable corner arrangement for a mould for forming at least one of the inner corner surfaces of a mouldable building module. The inner mould for a mouldable building module has an upper support panel for forming the ceiling surface of the building module and a plurality of movable side walls that depend from the upper support panel using flexible peripheral edge elements. The side walls have mould facing side wall surfaces movable to a position to form corresponding internal wall surfaces of the mouldable building module. The movable side walls are movable inwards and away from their respective formed internal wall surfaces to release the formed building module from the inner mould. A movable corner arrangement is used to form the internal corners of the mouldable building module located between adjacent movable side walls. The movable corner arrangement includes a corner post having at least one side wall abutment surface; a corner post support coupling adapted to adjust the vertical and sideways position of, and verticality of the corner post with respect to the desired position of adjacent movable side walls such that the mould facing surface of the corner post is flush with the mould facing surface of respective adjacent movable side walls during the moulding process. 1. A movable corner arrangement for a mould for forming at least one of the inner corner surfaces of a mouldable building module , the inner mould for a mouldable building module having an upper support panel for forming the ceiling surface of the ...

CHEMICAL RESISTANT EVAPORATION CONTROL STRUCTURES

The invention relates to chemically resistant structures that float on top of a liquid to reduce the level of evaporation from the liquid. The liquid could be in a small container or vat, or in a larger pool, pond, or reservoir. The structure is preferably a foamed material of a polyamide or fluoropolymer, or may be a hollow or foamed structure having a polyamide or fluoropolymer outer layer. The structures covering the liquid may consist of a single structure or two or more discrete structures that partially or fully cover the surface of a liquid. The covering is especially useful where the fluid contains toxic, reactive or corrosive substances. One preferred structure is a polyvinylidene fluoride foam structure (such as a KYNAR from Arkema Inc) at about 0.1-36 inches in length/diameter. 1. A chemical resistant floating structure , wherein the outermost layer of the structure comprises a fluoropolymer or a polyamide , wherein said structure comprises a foamed structure , a coated structure , or a multi-layer structure.2. The structure of wherein the density of the structure is from 0.3 to 0.98 g/cc.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said structure is a foam.4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said structure is a hollow structure.5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said fluoropolymer is a polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymer or copolymer having at least 70 weight percent of vinylidene fluoride monomer units.6. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said polyamide is PA-6 claim 1 , PA-10 claim 1 , PA-11 claim 1 , PA-12 claim 1 , PA-6 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 , PA-10 claim 1 ,12 claim 1 , PA 6 claim 1 ,10 or PA-10 claim 1 ,10.7. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said structure is in the shape of a marshmallow claim 1 , cube or box.8. The structure of claim 7 , Wherein said marshmallow-shape structure has a diameter of from 0.5 to 12 inches claim 7 , and a length of from 0.5 to 12 inches claim 7 , wherein said length is within +/−25% of the diameter.9. The structure of ...

Multipotent Adult Stem Cells and Methods for Isolation

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells. 163-. (canceled)64. A method for treating parietal infarction in a subject , the method comprising administering isolated expanded human non-embryonic non-germ cells , the cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture , wherein the cells express telomerase and have a normal karyotype , to the subject in a therapeutically effective amount and for a sufficient time to treat parietal infarction in the subject.65. The method of wherein stroke is treated in the subject.66. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 64 , non-germ cells further express oct4.67. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 64 , non-germ cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal claim 64 , ectodermal claim 64 , and mesodermal embryonic lineages.68. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 67 , non-germ cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal claim 67 , ectodermal claim 67 , and mesodermal embryonic lineages.69. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 66 , non-germ cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal claim 66 , ectodermal claim 66 , and mesodermal embryonic lineages.70. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 69 , non-germ cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal claim 69 , ectodermal claim 69 , and mesodermal embryonic lineages.71. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 64 , non-germ cells have undergone greater than 40 cell doublings.72. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 66 , non-germ cells have undergone greater than 40 cell doublings.73. The method of wherein the non-embryonic ...

METAL NANOSHELL-COATED BARCODES

The present invention relates to barcodes coated with metal nanoshells and to methods of making the metal nanoshell-coated barcodes. The metal nanoshell-coated barcodes of the present invention have applications in detection systems, including multiplex detection systems. 1. A barcode , the barcode comprising a metal nanoshell-coated microbead having one or more populations of fluorophores.2. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the fluorophores include organic fluorophores claim 1 , inorganic fluorophores claim 1 , or a mixture of organic and inorganic fluorophores.3. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the microbead is a polymeric microbead.4. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the microbead comprises a single polymer system of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 1 , including analogues or derivatives of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride).5. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the microbead comprises a mixed polymer system of polystyrene and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 1 , including analogues or derivatives of these polymers.6. The barcode of claim 5 , wherein the ratio between polystyrene and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 5 , including their analogues or derivative claim 5 , ranges between about 4:1 to about 1:1 in mass.7. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the fluorophores are quantum dots (QDs).8. The barcode of claim 7 , wherein the microbead is a polymeric microbead.9. The barcode of claim 7 , wherein the microbead comprises a single polymer system of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 7 , including analogues or derivatives of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride).10. The barcode of claim 7 , wherein the microbead comprises a mixed polymer system of polystyrene and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 7 , including analogues or derivatives of these polymers.11. The barcode of claim 10 , wherein the ratio between polystyrene and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) claim 10 , including their analogues or derivatives claim 10 , ranges between about ...

System and Method for Automatically Classifying Printable Images

A method for classifying a printable image to be printed comprising: receiving, at a printing device, print data representing the printable image to be printed; generating an image of the printable image based on the print data; classifying the image to obtain a format associated with the printable image; printing the printable image according to the print data; and updating a counter associated with the format. 1. A method for classifying a printable image to be printed , the method comprising:receiving, at a printing device, print data representing the printable image to be printed;rendering the printable image based on the print data;classifying the image to obtain a format associated with the printable image;printing the printable image according to the print data; andupdating a counter associated with the format; inputting the image into an image classifier to obtain an image classification;', 'inputting the image into a keyword detector to obtain a keyword classification; and', 'reconciling the image classification and the keyword classification to obtain the format associated with the printable image., 'wherein classifying the image comprises2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein reconciling the image classification and the keyword classification comprises inputting the image classification and the keyword classification into an ensemble classifier to obtain the format associated with the printable image.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:updating a stock level of a media stock type for the format based on the counter for the format; andsending a notification to a client device when the stock level of the media stock type falls below a threshold stock level.9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. ( ...

User Assembled Content Delivered In A Media Stream Via A Virtual Community

A system and method for a user to send a message to a group of users of a streaming media service. The message is directed to a specific group and is sponsored by an advertising entity. The message is transmitted to the group with a sponsor message when a member of the group either accesses or logs into the streaming media service. When a user logs into the streaming media service the message is presented to the user based at least in part on their membership in the group along with a sponsor advertisement.

CRANK ONLY EXERCISE MODE

Methods and systems for exercising a genset are disclosed herein. The method includes detecting whether the genset is in a first mode or a second mode, and activating a plurality of exercise cycles of the genset. Activating the plurality of exercise cycles comprises, in response to detecting the genset is in the first mode, ignite fuel to activate the genset during each of the plurality of exercise cycles of the genset; and in response to detecting the genset is in the second mode, cranking the genset without igniting fuel during at least a first subset of the plurality of exercise cycles. 1. A method for exercising a genset , comprising:detecting whether the genset is in a first mode or a second mode; and in response to detecting the genset is in the first mode, igniting fuel to activate the genset during each of the plurality of exercise cycles of the genset; and', 'in response to detecting the genset is in the second mode, cranking the genset without igniting fuel during at least a first subset of the plurality of exercise cycles., 'activating a plurality of exercise cycles of the genset, wherein activating the plurality of exercise cycles comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating the plurality of exercise cycles further comprises claim 1 , in response to detecting the genset is in the second mode claim 1 , igniting fuel to activate the genset during a second subset of the plurality of exercise cycles.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the first mode and the second mode is selected via an operator panel of the genset.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising scheduling the first subset and the second subset of the plurality of exercise cycles to activate periodically in response to detecting the genset is in the second mode.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising alternating between the first subset and the second subset of the plurality of exercise cycles during every other exercise cycle in response to detecting the genset in the ...

METHOD TO DETERMINE UNIT LOAD STABILITY

A method of using computer based models for determining the stability of a unit load is disclosed. The method includes representing one or more packages and a domain space. The method further includes configuring the packages within the domain space, containing the packages to form a unit load, simulating conditions on the unit load, and determining the stability of the unit load. 1. A method of simulation , comprising:representing a plurality of packages;representing a domain space;configuring the plurality of packages within the domain space;containing the plurality of packages to create a unit load;simulating conditions on the unit load; anddetermining the stability of the unit load.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of packages comprises a plurality of primary packages claim 1 , a plurality of secondary packages claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of primary packages are deformable.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein configuring the plurality of packages within the domain space comprises configuring the secondary packages and the primary packages and wherein the primary and secondary packages are of different sizes and shapes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein configuring the plurality of packages within the domain space comprises configuring interlocking packages.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein containing the plurality packages to create a unit load comprises containing the packages by a restraining element selected from the group consisting of a wrapping material claim 1 , an enclosing panel claim 1 , one or more corner posts claim 1 , a tray claim 1 , a hood claim 1 , a strap claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein containing the packages within the domain space may include inputting parameters for the wrapping material selected from the group consisting of initial modulus claim 1 , reloading modulus claim 1 , yielding stress claim 1 , failure strain claim 1 , and ...

MULTIPOTENT ADULT STEM CELLS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells. 163-. (canceled)64. A cell culture comprising isolated expanded human multipotent , non-embryonic , non-germ cells that are derived from bone marrow and can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal , ectodermal , and mesodermal embryonic lineages and express telomerase , said cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture.65. A cell culture comprising isolated expanded human multipotent , non-embryonic , non-germ cells that are derived from bone marrow and can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal , ectodermal , and mesodermal embryonic lineages , express telomerase , and have been obtained by culture of non-embryonic , non-germ tissue , the telomerase-expressing cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture.66. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 10 cell doublings.67. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 10 cell doublings.68. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 20 cell doublings.69. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-express ng cells have undergone 20 cell doublings.70. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 30 cell doublings.71. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 30 cell doublings.72. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 40 cell doublings.73. The cell culture of wherein the telomerase-expressing cells have undergone 40 cell doublings.74. The cell culture of wherein the cells are genetically modified.75. The cell culture of wherein the cells are ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SERVER SIDE COOKIES BY A DEMAND SIDE PLATFORM

The present disclosure is directed to methods for identifying a user by a demand side platform (DSP) across advertiser exchanges. The method includes establishing, by a DSP, a cookie mapping for a user. The cookie mapping includes a mapping of user identifiers for the user from advertisement exchanges to a user identifier assigned by the DSP for the user. The DSP stores to the cookie mapping a first mapping to the user identifier of the DSP, comprising a first user id received by a bidder from a first exchange and a first exchange id for the first exchange. A bidder inserts a pixel into a bid for an impression opportunity to a second exchange. The pixel includes a key to the cookie mapping and a second user id for the user and a second exchange id. The second user id is received by the bidder from a second exchange. 1. (canceled)2. A computer-implemented method for verifying a user across a plurality of advertisement exchanges and determining a bid for an impression opportunity on an advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges , the method comprising:establishing, by a computer system, a cookie mapping for a user, the cookie mapping comprising a mapping of one or more user identifiers for the user used by one or more advertisement exchanges to a common user identifier for the user;receiving, by the computer system, a first biddable request to bid for a first impression opportunity on a first advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges, wherein the first biddable request comprises a first user identifier used by the first advertisement exchange to identify the user;inserting, by the computer system, into a first bid for the first impression opportunity a pixel comprising a key to the cookie mapping, and placing the first bid for the first impression opportunity;mapping, by the computer system, the first user identifier to the common user identifier, wherein the mapping the first user identifier to the common user ...

MULTIPOTENT ADULT STEM CELLS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells. 163-. (canceled)64. A method for promoting wound healing in a subject , the method comprising administering the cells described below to the subject in a therapeutically effective amount and for a sufficient time to the wound to promote the wound healing in the subject:(a) isolated expanded human non-embryonic, non-germ cells, the cells having undergone at least 10-40 doublings in culture, wherein the cells express oct4 and have a normal karyotype;(b) isolated expanded human non-embryonic, non-germ cells that are obtained by culture of non-embryonic non-germ tissue, the cells having undergone 40 cell doublings in culture, wherein the cells have a normal karyotype;(c) isolated expanded human multipotent non-embryonic non-germ cells that can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages; the cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture; or(d) isolated expanded human non-embryonic non-germ cells, the cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture, wherein the cells express telomerase and have a normal karyotype.65. The method of (a) wherein the non-embryonic claim 64 , non-germ cells further express one or more of telomerase claim 64 , rex-1 claim 64 , rox-1 claim 64 , or sox-2.66. The method of (a) wherein the non-embryonic claim 64 , non-germ cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal claim 64 , ectodermal claim 64 , and mesodermal embryonic lineages.67. The method of wherein the non-embryonic claim 66 , non-germ cells further express one or more of telomerase claim 66 , rex-1 claim 66 , rox-1 claim 66 , or sox-2.68. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SERVER SIDE COOKIES BY A DEMAND SIDE PLATFORM

The present disclosure is directed to methods for identifying a user by a demand side platform (DSP) across advertiser exchanges. The method includes establishing, by a DSP, a cookie mapping for a user. The cookie mapping includes a mapping of user identifiers for the user from advertisement exchanges to a user identifier assigned by the DSP for the user. The DSP stores to the cookie mapping a first mapping to the user identifier of the DSP, comprising a first user id received by a bidder from a first exchange and a first exchange id for the first exchange. A bidder inserts a pixel into a bid for an impression opportunity to a second exchange. The pixel includes a key to the cookie mapping and a second user id for the user and a second exchange id. The second user id is received by the bidder from a second exchange. 1. (canceled)2. A computer-implemented method for verifying a user across a plurality of advertisement exchanges and determining a bid for an impression opportunity on an advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges , the method comprising:receiving, by a demand side platform, a first biddable request to bid for a first impression opportunity on a first advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges, wherein the first biddable request comprises a first user identifier used by the first advertisement exchange to identify a user;assigning, by the demand side platform, a demand side platform user identifier for the user and mapping the first user identifier to the demand side platform user identifier;placing, by the demand side platform, a first bid for the first impression opportunity on the first advertisement exchange;receiving, by the demand side platform, a second biddable request to bid for a second impression opportunity on a second advertisement exchange of the plurality of advertisement exchanges, wherein the second biddable request comprises a second user identifier used by the second advertisement ...

Media Processing Device with Enhanced Media Processing Efficiency and Connectivity Features

An example disclosed method includes querying, via a logic circuit, a media processing device memory for files that can be stored to a USB storage device, the USB storage device being connected to a USB Host port of the media processing device; receiving a selection of one of the files to be stored to the USB storage device; determining, via the logic circuit, if the selected one of the files is a particular type of file, and if the selected one of the files is the particular type of file, converting the selected one of the files from a first representation to a second representation; and storing the selected one of the files in the second representation to the USB storage device. 1. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program instructions , the at least one memory and the computer program instructions being configured to , in cooperation with the at least one processor , cause the apparatus at least to:query a media processing device memory for files that can be stored to a USB storage device, the USB storage device being connected to a USB Host port of the media processing device;receive a selection of one of the files to be stored to the USB storage device;determine if the selected one of the files is a particular type of file, and if the selected one of the files is the particular type of file, convert the selected one of the files from a first representation to a second representation; andstore the selected one of the file as converted to the second representation to the USB storage device.2. The apparatus of wherein the at least one memory and the computer program instructions are further configured to claim 1 , in cooperation with the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the apparatus to:determine if the USB storage device is connected to the USB Host port; andif the USB storage device is not connected, cause an error message to be displayed.3. The apparatus of wherein the first representation is an ...

Interactive Platforms To Share Information And Disseminate Messages

A method to publish information that can preferably only be retrieved by either a select set of users or all users. The information is published on a map, tied to a physical location. Each piece of information is associated with a viewing radius. Retrieval of the published information is based on those other users' physical location. The number of users that retrieve and collect the information can be limited. 1. A method of publishing information , comprising:receiving a selected information to be published;receiving a location to be associated with the selected information;associating the selected information with the location;publishing the selected information on a map at the location; andassigning a viewing radius to the selected information on a map, wherein the selected information can only be retrieved by a user physically located within the viewing radius from the selected location;verifying a location of the user; andproviding the selected information to the user.2. The method of publishing information according to claim 1 , further comprising:setting a number of times the selected information can be retrieved.3. The method of publishing information according to claim 1 , further comprising:specifying a class of users that can retrieve the selected information.4. The method of publishing information according to claim 1 , further comprising:providing a triggered alert based on at least one of a classification of the selected information, a geolocation of the user; a geolocation of the selected information; a quality of the selected information as judged by other users, and a provider of the selected information.5. The method of publishing information according to claim 4 , wherein there is a plurality of selected information and each respective item of selected information is provided in a specified order.6. The method of publishing information according to claim 5 , wherein the specified order is determined by a provider of the selected information.7. The ...

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

A non-invasive method of diagnosing an amyloidogenic disorder, or a predisposition thereto, in a mammal, said method being characterised by: illuminating a mammalian ocular lens with an excitation light beam; detecting light signals emitted from the supranuclear or cortical region of said lens; and analysing said detected light signals by quasi-elastic light scattering (QLS), Raman spectroscopy or fluorimetry to detect protein aggregates in said supranuclear or cortical region; wherein the presence or an increase in the amount of aggregates in said region as compared with a normal control value indicates that said mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing an amyloidogenic disorder.

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

System for continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems and apparatus combinations for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Multi-stage ultrafiltration process

This invention relates to a method for ultrafiltering heavy hydrocarbons containing detrimental qualities of metals and CCR, said method comprising feeding the heavy hydrocarbons to a first ultrafiltration stage wherein the feed is contacted with an ultrafiltration membrane thereby producing a first permeate and a first retentate and feeding the first permeate to a second ultrafiltration stage wherein the first permeate is contacted with an ultrafiltration membrane which is the same as the ultrafiltration membrane in the first ultrafiltration stage to recover a second permeate of significantly reduced metals and CCR content and a second retentate. The second permeate can be sent to subsequent ultrafiltration stages utilizing the same membrane with permeate from each such stage being used as feed to the next subsequent downstream stage. Retentate from the different stages can be recycled to the feed of the previous upstage ultrafiltration stage or can be combined with the retentate streams from the various ultrafiltration stages.

Multiponent adult stem cells and methods for isolation

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.

Assay utilizing multipotent adult stem cells

The present invention relates generally to mammalian multipotent adult stem cells (MASC), and more specifically to methods for obtaining, maintaining and differentiating MASC to cells of multiple tissue types. Uses of MASC in the therapeutic treatment of disease are also provided.

Multipotent adult stem cells, sources thereof, methods of obtaining and maintaining same, methods of differentiation thereof, methods of use thereof and cells derived thereof

The present invention relates generally to mammalian multipotent adult stem cells (MASC), and more specifically to methods for obtaining, maintaining and differentiating MASC to cells of multiple tissue types. Uses of MASC in the therapeutic treatment of disease are also provided.

Multipotent adult stem cells

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.

Multipotent adult stem cells and methods for isolation

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.

Multipotent adult stem cells and methods for isolation thereof

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

ALZHEIMER'S EYE DISEASE DIAGNOSIS

Η εφεύρεση χαρακτηρίζει μέθοδο διάγνωσης ή παροχής πρόγνωσης αφορώσα την κατάσταση της Ασθένειας Alzheimer σε ένα θηλαστικό με επαφή οφθαλμικού ιστού με ανιχνεύσιμα-επισημασμένη ένωση, η οποία συνδέεται προς μια αμυλοειδή πρωτεΐνη. Μια αύξηση στη σύνδεση της ένωσης προς τον οφθαλμικό ιστό συγκρινόμενη προς κανονικό επίπεδο ελέγχου σύνδεσης δεικνύει ότι το θηλαστικό υποφέρει από Ασθένεια Alzheimer ή είναι σε κίνδυνο ανάπτυξης Ασθένειας Alzheimer.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

OKULAR DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

OCULAR DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

Compuesto lipofílico marcado de manera detectable que comprende un fluoróforo que se une a una proteína amiloide en el tejido ocular para su utilización en un método de diagnóstico de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer en un mamífero, comprendiendo el diagnóstico poner en contacto el tejido ocular con el compuesto, donde un aumento de la unión de dicho compuesto a dicho tejido ocular en comparación con un nivel de control normal de unión indica que dicho mamífero padece o está en riesgo de desarrollar la Enfermedad de Alzheimer. Detectable labeled lipophilic compound comprising a fluorophore that binds to an amyloid protein in the eye tissue for use in a diagnostic method of Alzheimer's disease in a mammal, the diagnosis comprising contacting the eye tissue with the compound , where an increase in the binding of said compound to said ocular tissue compared to a normal level of binding control indicates that said mammal suffers or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

A method of diagnosing Alzheimer' s disease in a mammal is described. It comprises contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labelled compound which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer`s disease

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular imaging

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

A detectably-labelled compound which binds to an amyloid protein is described to be used in the manufacture of a medicament for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The use comprises contacting an ocular tissue with the detectably-labelled compound. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Ocular diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Alzheimer's Disease in a mammal by contacting an ocular tissue with a detectably-labeled compound, which binds to an amyloid protein. An increase in binding of the compound to the ocular tissue compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

A non-invasive method of diagnosing an amyloidogenic disorder, or a predisposition thereto, in a mammal, said method being characterised by: Illuminating a mammalian ocular lens with an excitation light beam; Detecting light signals emitted from the supranuclear or cortical region of said lens; and Analysing said detected light signals by quasi-elastic light scattering (QLS), Raman spectroscopy or fluorimetry to detect protein aggregates in said supranuclear or cortical region; Wherein the presence of an increase in the amount of aggregates in said region as compared with a normal control value indicates that said mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing an amyloidogenic disorder.

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

Ocular imaging

A system for performing quasi-elastic light scattering and fluorescent ligand scanning on a subject's eye includes a light source configured to transmit light toward the subject's eye, a lens configured to focus light sent from the source and scattered by the subject's eye, a measurement reflector disposed to receive at least a portion of the focused light and configured to reflect a first portion of the received light, a camera configured and disposed to receive the first portion of the received light and configured to provide indicia of an image corresponding to the first portion of the received light, and a processor coupled to the camera and configured to analyze intensities of light in the image to determine a location of a reference point corresponding to an interface of a portion of the eye.

Ocular imaging

A system for performing quasi-elastic light scattering and fluorescent ligand scanning on a subject's eye includes a light source configured to transmit light toward the subject's eye, a lens configured to focus light sent from the source and scattered by the subject's eye, a measurement reflector disposed to receive at least a portion of the focused light and configured to reflect a first portion of the received light, a camera configured and disposed to receive the first portion of the received light and configured to provide indicia of an image corresponding to the first portion of the received light, and a processor coupled to the camera and configured to analyze intensities of light in the image to determine a location of a reference point corresponding to an interface of a portion of the eye.

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

Visible fluorescence spectral diagnostic for laser angiosurgery

A method of diagnosis of the type of tissue in an artery, including distinguishing artery wall from atheromateous plaque is described, in which a catheter with one or more optical fibers is enclosed at a distal end by an optical shield transparent to light radiation and wherein the proximal end of the catheter and optical fibers are coupled to a source of optical radiation. The catheter is inserted into an artery until the optical shield is brought into contact with a suspected arterial lesion or other tissue to be diagnosed. An optical fiber is selected and light coupled from the source at a wavelength of about 480 nm enters the proximal end of the optical fiber and is transmitted by the selected optical fiber to the distal end out the optical shield and impineges on the suspected lesion. The scattered and fluorescence light is returned to the proximal end of the selected optical fiber, and is coupled to a spectral analyzer wherein the fluorescence or scattered light excited by said light is analyzed to determine if the material contacted by the optical shield and, in particular, the portion irradiated by the incident light from the selected optical fiber is healthy arterial tissue or plaque or other material. This determination is made by observing at the proximal end of the selected fiber the fluorescence excited by the light to analyze the spectral profile in the range of 520-610 nm, where peaks occur. A determination is made from the ratios of fluorescence peak heights at 550 nm and 600 nm and the valley at 580 nm, or by analyzing other fluorescence wavelengths, whether the tissue being analyzed is artery wall, plaque, blood, or other tissue.

Multipotent adult stem cells, sources thereof, methods of obtaining and maintaining same, methods of differentiation thereof, methods of use thereof and cells derived thereof

The present invention relates generally to mammalian multipotent adult stem cells (MASC), and more specifically to methods for obtaining, maintaining and differentiating MASC to cells of multiple tissue types. Uses of MASC in the therapeutic treatment of disease are also provided.

Outboard motor lubrication

INHIBITOR OF THE AGGREGATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULINS; NUCLEIC ACID OF SUCH INHIBITOR; VECTOR AND CELL GUEST WITH SUCH NUCLEIC ACID; PROCEDURE TO MAKE SUCH INHIBITOR; PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION THAT UNDERSTANDS IT; USE OF THE INHIBITOR TO TREAT IN

Armor piercing projectile

Process of making pectous product

Multipotent adult stem cells and methods for isolation

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Removable valve

Eye imaging

Sistema para desarrollar un escaneo de ligandos fluorescentes en el ojo de un sujeto, comprendiendo el sistema: una fuente de luz (204) configurada para transmitir luz hacia el ojo del sujeto (168); un primer objetivo de microscopio (205) configurado y dispuesto para para enfocar luz enviada desde la fuente hacia el ojo del sujeto (168) para producir un punto de luz enfocado de modo que incida en el ojo; un actuador (215) acoplado a una primera lente móvil (203) y configurado para posicionar el punto de luz enfocado enviado desde el primer objetivo de microscopio (205) a través de las primeras lentes móviles (203) dentro del ojo del sujeto (168); una lente (209) configurada para enfocar la luz enviada desde la fuente y emitida desde el ojo del sujeto (168); un detector (19) configurado y dispuesto para recibir una primera parte de la luz recibida y configurado para proporcionar indicios de una imagen correspondiente a la primera parte de la luz recibida; y un procesador (82) acoplado al detector (19) y configurado para analizar las intensidades de luz en la imagen para determinar una localización de un punto de referencia correspondiente a una superficie de separación de una parte del ojo caracterizado porque el sistema comprende además una memoria (84) que comprende instrucciones legibles y ejecutables por un ordenador para controlar el procesador (82) para generar un escaneado de ligandos fluorescentes mediante el análisis de la intensidad de luz emitida desde una parte del ojo del sujeto, una localización de la parte del ojo del sujeto que se está seleccionando en relación al punto de referencia, el análisis de la intensidad de la luz emitida desde la parte del ojo del sujeto de la cual se está determinando una propiedad física del material en la localización seleccionada basada en la fluorescencia; y porque la memoria (84) comprende además instrucciones legibles y ejecutables por un ordenador para controlar el procesador (82) para correlacionar magnitudes de ...

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Multipotent adult stem cells, sources thereof, methods of obtaining and maintaining same, methods of differentiation thereof, methods of use thereof and cells derived thereof

Multipotent adult stem cells and methods for isolation

The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.

Dentifrice composition

Modular fireplace assembly

A modular fireplace burner assembly replacement method comprises providing a burner assembly positioned on a floor of a fireplace, turning off the gas source, decoupling a gas connection of the burner assembly from the gas source, removing the burner assembly from the fireplace, altering the burner assembly, positioning the burner assembly on floor of the fireplace, coupling the gas connection to the gas source, and turning on the gas source. The step of altering the burner assembly may include repairing the burner assembly or one or more subcomponents thereof, performing maintenance on the burner assembly or one or more subcomponents thereof, cleaning the burner assembly or one or more subcomponents thereof, or replacing the burner assembly or one or more subcomponents thereof.

Viscous dampening means

Fish lure

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Metal nanoshell-coated barcodes

The present invention relates to barcodes coated with metal nanoshells and to methods of making the metal nanoshell-coated barcodes. The metal nanoshell- coated barcodes of the present invention have applications in detection systems, including multiplex detection systems.

Tube holder and method

TUBE HOLDER AND METHOD The configuration of a thickened tube holder which flares outwardly at its downstream portion leaving an undercut which is engaged by a rocker arm spring loaded assembly. The pour tube is provided with a collar at its upstream portion, and an undercut mount immediately beneath the collar. Means are provided to induce a vertical force component on the undercut mount in the form of a clamping member which secures the pour tube holder to a depending pour tube mount. In all of the embodiments, compression is induced in the pour tube holder and at the interface between the pour tube and the pour tube holder to inhibit aspiration. Quick disconnect is also provided, and quick makeup for changing pour tubes and pour tube holders. The method of the invention contemplates securing a pour tube holder in a compressive state and to a pour tube in a compressive relationship in which the forces induced to cause the compressive relationship do not act upon the flat plate portion of the tube holder, but rather within the body of the pour tube holder and upon the depending portion of the pour tube holder collector nozzle and the upstream collar portion of the pour tube.

Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition

Multipotent adult stem cells, sources thereof, methods of obtaining and maintaining same, methods of differentiation thereof, methods of use thereof and cells derived thereof

Suture collet

Multipotent adult stem cells, sources thereof, methods of obtaining and maintaining same, methods of differentiation thereof, methods of use thereof and cells derived thereof

Metal nanoshell-coated barcodes

The present invention relates to barcodes coated with metal nanoshells and to methods of making the metal nanoshell-coated barcodes. The metal nanoshell- coated barcodes of the present invention have applications in detection systems, including multiplex detection systems.

Peptides with .beta.1 integrin subunit dependent cell adhesion modulating activity

Peptides capable of modulating .beta.1 integrin subunit dependent cell adhesion which includes a C-terminal aromatic amino acid residue and an amino acid residue having a lipophilic alkyl side chain as the penultimate Cterminal residue are provided. These "LipAr" C-terminated peptides are typically capable of modulating the .beta.1 integrin subunit dependent adhesion of cells, such as Ramos cells.

Integrated microchip genetic testing system

A genetic testing system includes a miniaturized thermal cycling device and an integrated, unitary microchip based detection device with microfluidic controls, on chip electronics. The genetic testing system further uses dipped or coated polymeric materials on processed silicon as a means to facilitate amplification chemistry.

Advanced prospecting features for generating targeted business-to-business sales leads and mailing lists

Advanced prospecting features (310) for generating targeted business-to-business sales leads and mailing lists allow users to save time and money by having the ability to preview (206) all leads prior to purchasing, by suppressing (200) (312) previously licensed lists against new lists, by analyzing (208) a list prior to purchasing it, searching on both primary and secondary standard industry classification (SIC) codes and by having the ability to dedupe duplicate records in a list.

Managing attributed-tagged index entries

The invention herein provides method and apparatus for managing attribute-tagged index entries contained in an index by assigning or tagging an index entry attribute indicator to a newly inserted index entry (that is, at the time when a key data value is inserted into the index, the key data value becomes a newly inserted index entry and an attribute indicator is tagged to the newly inserted index entry). The index entry can be placed anywhere within the index. Once a group of attribute-tagged index entries have been inserted into the index, the attribute identifiers can be switched off instantaneously (that is, the attribute associated with the attribute indicators is disabled).

Diverter valve for exhaust system of internal combustion engine

DIVERTER VALVE FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 8620 Leo T. Klimazewski St. Louis, Missouri ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A forced air control valve for an air injection system in an internal combustion engine has a diaphragm operated main valve member responsive to the vacuum from intake manifold to divert air from the exhaust system to atmosphere. A separate shifting or diverter valve for the exhaust system is temperature responsive and when the main valve member is open permits the supply of air to the exhaust manifold upstream of a catalytic converter only during cold engine operation. During warm engine operation when the main valve member is open, the separate shifting valve diverts the air to the catalytic converter. Upon deceleration during cold engine operation the separate diverter valve is s?ifted to divert air from the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. A temperature sensitive overheat switch is operable upon over-heating of the catalyst to vent the forced air to atmosphere.

Garment-pressing machine

Forced air control valve for exhaust system of internal combustion engine

FORCED AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE Leo T. Klimazewski James A. McNairy Abstract of the Disclosure A forced air control valve for an air injection system in an internal combustion engine is shifted during cold engine operation to divert air flow to the exhaust manifold upstream of a catalytic converter bed to supply air to the exhaust gases for further combustion prior to entry in the catalytic converter. A diaphragm operated main valve is responsive to a vacuum from the intake manifold for diverting air to the exhaust manifold and a temperature activated vacuum switch shuts off the vacuum when the engine warms up. Upon deceleration during cold engine operation the control valve is shifted to divert air away from the ex-haust manifold.

Transmission control unit

Polypeptides with fibronectin activity

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A composition which can bind heparin and pro-mote cellular adhesion and neurite outgrowth is pro-vided which consists essentially of a polypeptide of the formula: or mixtures thereof. Medical devices such as prosthetic implants, per-cutaneous devices and cell culture substrates coated with the polypeptide composition are also provided.

Nut-lock.

Easel hinge construction

ROY, LEO T. IMPROVED EASEL HINGE CONSTRUCTION Abstract of the Disclosure An easel hinge for supporting picture frames and the like comprising an outer hinge plate and an inner hinge plate, both having curled barrels, the inner barrel being positioned within the outer barrel for relative rotational movement therewith without the use of a separate hinge pin. Positive stop means are provided for limiting the degree of angular separation between the plates in their fully open position, which stop means include at least one opening positioned in the outer barrel and a tang upwardly projecting from the inner barrel and extending into said outer barrel opening. The full arcuate separation between the plates causes the tang to engage a lower edge in the outer plate in part defining the outer barrel opening.

Eel trap

Method for maintaining parallelism in database processing using record identifier substitution assignment

In one implementation, a method for sustaining database processing parallelism of one or more parallelized processes to build one or more index pages using pseudo record identifiers (PRIDs) is disclosed. The method comprises generating one or more PRIDs for one or more respective internal record formats (IRFs), inserting said generated PRIDs into a respective index key, generating a relational index of the PRID and a predetermined record identifier (RID) respectively determined in relation to said IRF, and building one or more index pages in relation to the relational index by comparing said RID and said PRID for their respective IRF in said relational index, and determining which one of said RID or said PRID to insert into said index page.

Ocular diagnosis of alzheimer's disease

Process for manufacturing cellular concrete

Managing attribute-tagged index entries

The invention herein provides method and apparatus for managing attribute- tagged index entries contained in an index by assigning or tagging an index entry attribu te indicator to a newly inserted index entry (that is, at the time when a key data value is inserted into the index, the key data value becomes a newly inserted index entry and an attribute indicator i s tagged to the newly inserted index entry). The index entry can be placed anywhere within the index. Once a group of attribute-tagged index entries have been inserted into the index, the attribute identifiers can be switched off instantaneously (that is, the attribute associated with the attribute indicators is disabled). For example, an attribute identifier can be used to defer accessibility of appropriately attribute-tagged index entries until a predetermined time later when the attribute can be disabled and thus allow users to access the attribute-tagged index entries without having to remove the attribute indicators from the index).

Continuous processing of powder coating compositions

A method for producing a coating powder is provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid in the form of a gas, effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Duplicate digital date recording apparatus for enhancing bit error rate performance of a data storage medium

Apparatus for enhancing the bit error rate performance of a storage medium, such as magnetic tape, magnetic disk, optical disk, or an equivalent thereof, includes two data transmission channels for recording in duplicate a stream of data bits corresponding to an information-bearing signal, each recorded bit stream being potentially influenced by a pattern of statistically distributed recording surface defects. During playback, error detection and correction circuitry for each channel provides an alarm signal synchronized with each uncorrected error condition in the corresponding stream of playback bits. A control circuit, responsive to the alarm signals from each channel, serves to interleave error-free bits from one channel, to the exclusion of error bits from the other channel, to provide a single continuous stream of relatively error-free bits corresponding to the information-bearing signal recorded.

HEAT RESISTANT POWDER COATING.

Un polvo para recubrimiento resistente al calor está constituido por: A)aproximadamente entre 20 y 85% en peso, en base al contenido de resina deA) más B) de una resina de silicón que tiene entidades orgánicasseleccionadas de arilos y alquilos de C1-C4, un grado de sustitución deaproximadamente 1.5 o menos, y un contenido de -OH de aproximadamente 2.5y 7.2% en peso; B) aproximadamente entre 17 y 80% en peso, en base alcontenido de resina de A) más B) de una resina acrílica que tiene unnúmero de ácido de aproximadamente 20 y 100 y un número hidroxilo deaproximadamente 5 o menos; C) agentes de reticulación reactivos al ácido,a una estequiometría de aproximadamente 70 y 110% de la funcionalidadácida de la resina acrílica B). La presente invención está dirigida a unrecubrimiento de polvo que usa polvos de recubrimiento que producenacabados resistentes al calor, y más particularmente a polvos pararecubrimiento basados en resinas de silicón.