Steering and control systems for a three-wheeled vehicle

A three-wheeled vehicle that includes: a single front wheel; two rear wheels; a passenger cabin; an electronic steering control unit; and a steering input device configured to send an electronic signal to the electronic steering control unit corresponding to an input received at the steering input device associated with turning the three-wheeled vehicle; wherein the electronic steering control unit is configured to counter-steer the front wheel in response to receiving the electronic signal, wherein the counter-steering of the front wheel initiates a leaning of the passenger cabin a direction of turning of the three-wheeled vehicle.

Nested sorting of data marks in data visualizations

A data visualization application receives user actions to (i) associate a first data field with a first shelf and (ii) associate second and third data fields with a second shelf. The method receives an additional user action to specify a nested sort according to data for the first and third data fields. The method generates and displays a data visualization in accordance with the received actions, including: (i) partitioning retrieved data into groups of tuples, each tuple including data for the data fields, and each group of tuples corresponding to a distinct value of the second data field, (ii) forming panes, each pane corresponding to a respective group of tuples, and (iii) within each pane, displaying data marks, each data mark corresponding to a respective tuple.

Emergency anti-hypothermia system and highly portable, inflatable emergency vest therefor

An emergency anti-hypothermia system has a thermally insulating vest that is sufficiently portable to be carried for emergency use in a pocket, purse, backpack, compartment of a vehicle, ski pole or other location, with the vest providing thermal insulation by being made with thermally insulating air impervious material that also provides for its inflation. A multiplicity of interconnected inflated chambers situated about the vest, provides thermal insulation by anti-conduction, anti-radiation and anti-convection in a highly portable system. An outer surface having radar reflective properties further improves visibility of the vest.

Rotary impact tool

A rotary impact tool includes a housing, an electric motor, and a drive assembly for converting a continuous torque input from the motor to consecutive rotational impacts upon a workpiece of at least 900 ft-lbs of fastening torque. An anvil has a bore defining a hexagonal cross-sectional shape and having a nominal width of 7/16 inches. A hammer is rotationally and axially movable relative to the anvil for imparting the consecutive rotational impacts upon the anvil. A spring biases the hammer in an axial direction toward the anvil. A battery pack has a nominal voltage of at least 18 Volts and a nominal capacity of at least 5 Ah. The rotary impact tool has an overall weight including the battery pack that is less than or equal to 7.5 pounds. A ratio of the fastening torque to the overall weight is greater than or equal to 120 ft-lbs per pound.

Process for the preparation of acrylate esters from alkyl lactates

Catalytic hydroesterification of alkyl lactates give alkyl 2-(propionyloxy)propanoates, starting from alkyl lactate, carbon monoxide, ethylene gas, and a palladium catalyst. Pyrolysis of alkyl 2-(propionyloxy)propanoates gives acrylate esters.

Determining an attenuation environment of a satellite communication terminal

Described techniques and apparatuses relate to determining an attenuation environment surrounding a satellite terminal in a satellite communication system. The satellite terminal may receive signals from an auxiliary satellite system, and determine aspects of an attenuation environment that may affect communications with a communications satellite system. For example, transmissions from an auxiliary satellite system may be associated with a respective location of the transmitting satellite in order to define an attenuation profile for the satellite terminal antenna assembly. Subsequent signals from the auxiliary satellite system may be compared with the attenuation map, and the comparison may be used to identify a diagnostic condition for communications with a communications satellite system. In some examples the comparison of signals to the attenuation profile may indicate an obstruction between the satellite terminal antennas and a communications satellite, or a misalignment of a satellite terminal antenna assembly.

Wax isomerization using small particle low fluoride content catalysts

Waxes, for example waxes obtained from dewaxing hydrocarbon oils, called slack waxes, and synthetic waxes such as those obtained by Fischer-Tropsch processes, are isomerized into oils boiling in the lube oil boiling range, e.g., 370° C.+, by contacting the wax under isomerization conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with an isomerization catalyst comprising a noble Group VIII metal on a small particle size refractory metal oxide support having a low total fluoride content catalyst wherein the total fluoride content is in the range of 0.1 to up to but less than 2 wt % fluoride and the support has a particle diameter of less than 1/16 inch. The small particle size refractory metal oxide support is preferably alumina or material containing alumina, preferably predominantly (i.e., >50%) alumina, more preferably an alumina such as gamma or eta. The most preferred alumina is 1/20 inch alumina trilobes. Noble metal content ranges from 0.1 to 2.0 wt %.

Method for isomerizing wax to lube base oils using a sized isomerization catalyst

The present invention is directed to a process for the catalytic isomerization of waxes to liquid products, particularly to the production of high yields of liquid products boiling in the 370° C. + range suitable for use as lube oil base stocks or blending stocks, said process employing as the catalyst a material made by depositing a hydrogenation metal component on a refractory metal oxide base, preferably alumina, fluoriding said metal loaded base using aqueous HF and subsequently crushing the fluorided metal loaded base to produce a sized material of 1/32 inch and less its largest cross-sectional dimension. Alternately the catalyst can be made by depositing a hydrogenation metal component on a refractory metal oxide base of 1/32 inch and less across its largest cross-sectional dimension and subsequently fluoriding said sized material using aqueous HF. In either case the catalyst is activated before being used by heating in a hydrogen atmosphere to from 350° C. to 500° C. for from 1 to 48 hours or more.

Aromatics saturation process for lube oil boiling range feedstreams

An improved aromatics saturation process for use with lube oil boiling range feedstreams utilizing a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component selected from the Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof on a mesoporous support having aluminum incorporated into its framework and an average pore diameter of about 15 to less than about 40 Å.

Noble metal-containing catalyst containing a specific ratio of silica to aluminum in the framework

An improved noble metal-containing catalyst containing a specific ratio of silica to aluminum in the framework suitable for use in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbonaceous feeds, which is directed at a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component selected from the Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof on a mesoporous support having aluminum incorporated into its framework and an average pore diameter of about 15 to less than about 40 Å.

Antibacterial methods and compositions

Low wattage balloon work light

A low wattage balloon work light includes an illumination unit with a light-emitting diode (LED) light bank in the range of 30 watts to 300 watts, an inflatable balloon, and a power cord to power the low wattage balloon work light.

Transgenic plants expressing enzymes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis

The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules which comprise nucleic acid sequences which encode enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of n-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexanoic acid (DHA), or variants thereof; polypeptides encoded by said nucleic acids; cells transfected with said nucleic acid sequences and products comprising said nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides and/or cells.

Transgenic plants expressing enzymes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis

The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules which comprise nucleic acid sequences which encode enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of n-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexanoic acid (DHA), or variants thereof; polypeptides encoded by said nucleic acids; cells transfected with said nucleic acid sequences and products comprising said nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides and/or cells.

Emergency anti-hypothermia system and highly portable, inflatable emergency vest therefor

An emergency anti-hypothermia system has a thermally insulating vest that is sufficiently portable to be carried for emergency use in a pocket, purse, backpack, compartment of a vehicle, ski pole or other location, with the vest providing thermal insulation by being made with thermally insulating air impervious material that also provides for its inflation. A multiplicity of interconnected inflated chambers situated about the vest, provides thermal insulation by anti-conduction, anti-radiation and anti-convection in a highly portable system. An outer surface having radar reflective properties further improves visibility of the vest.

An hiv-1 gp120 mini v3 loop and uses thereof

Systems and methods for driving an oil cooling fan of a gas turbine engine

Systems and methods for driving an oil cooling fan ( 36 ) of a gas turbine engine ( 10 ) during different modes of operation of the gas turbine engine ( 10 ) are described. A system may include a coupling device ( 40 ) configured to: transmit motive power from a power turbine shaft ( 22 ) of the gas turbine engine ( 10 ) to the oil cooling fan ( 36 ) during a first mode of operation where the power turbine shaft ( 22 ) is turning, and to decouple the oil cooling fan ( 36 ) from the power turbine shaft ( 22 ) during a second mode of operation where the power turbine shaft ( 22 ) is prevented from turning. An alternate source ( 42 ) of motive power may be configured to drive the oil cooling fan ( 36 ) during the second mode of operation.

Composite polyamide membrane subjected to further treatment with nitrous acid

Método para fabricar una membrana de poliamida de material compuesto que comprende un soporte poroso y una capa de poliamida en película fina, en el que el método comprende: i) aplicar una disolución polar que comprende un monómero de amina polifuncional y una disolución apolar que comprende un monómero de haluro de acilo polifuncional en una superficie de un soporte poroso y polimerizar de manera interfacial los monómeros para formar una capa de poliamida en película fina; ii) tratar la capa de poliamida en película fina con un compuesto de areno polifuncional que comprende 1 ó 2 anillos de benceno sustituidos colectivamente con los siguientes cuatro grupos funcionales: (a) un primer grupo funcional (w) seleccionado de: -NR4R5 y -OH, (b) un segundo grupo funcional (x) seleccionado de: -NR4R5, -OH, -COOH y -SO3H, (c) un tercer grupo funcional (y) se selecciona de: -H, - NR4R5, -OH, -COOH y -SO3H, (d) un cuarto grupo funcional (z) seleccionado de: -H, -CH3, -NR4R5, -OH, -COOH y -SO3H, en el que (R4) y (R5) se seleccionan independientemente de: -H y grupos hidrocarbilo que comprenden desde 1 hasta 10 átomos de carbono; y iii) exponer la capa de poliamida en película fina a ácido nitroso; en el que la disolución apolar comprende además al menos el 50% en volumen de un hidrocarburo alifático C5 a C20 y desde el 3 hasta el 15% en volumen de benceno o benceno sustituido con uno o más grupos alquilo C1 a C6. Method for manufacturing a composite polyamide membrane comprising a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer, in which the method comprises: i) applying a polar solution comprising a polyfunctional amine monomer and an apolar solution comprising a polyfunctional acyl halide monomer on a surface of a porous support and interfacially polymerize the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer; ii) treating the thin film polyamide layer with a polyfunctional sand compound comprising 1 or 2 benzene rings collectively substituted with the following four functional ...

Compact geared drive train

A drive train for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor connected to a low speed shaft, and a low speed shaft connected to a gearbox. The gearbox has a high speed shaft connected to a generator. The drive train includes a bearing interposed between the gearbox and the generator. A gearbox lubrication medium is at least partially contained within the gearbox, and the bearing shares the gearbox lubrication medium with the gearbox.

Compact geared drive train for wind turbine

A drive train for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor connected to a low speed shaft, and a low speed shaft connected to a gearbox (400). The gearbox has a high speed shaft connected to a generator (350). The drive train includes a bearing (385) interposed between the gearbox and the generator. A gearbox lubrication medium is at least partially contained within the gearbox, and the bearing shares the gearbox lubrication medium with the gearbox.

Compact geared drive train

A drive train for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor connected to a low speed shaft, and a low speed shaft connected to a gearbox. The gearbox has a high speed shaft connected to a generator. The drive train includes a bearing interposed between the gearbox and the generator. A gearbox lubrication medium is at least partially contained within the gearbox, and the bearing shares the gearbox lubrication medium with the gearbox.

Bioactive and/or targeted dendrimer conjugates

Booklet Maker With Crease Roller

Power tool

A power tool is supportable by a lanyard. The power tool includes a motor housing, a motor arranged in the motor housing, front housing, an output member extending from the front housing, a gear case, and a gear train arranged in the gear case. The gear train is configured to transfer torque from the motor to the output member. The power tool also includes a first fastener securing the front housing to the motor housing, and a bracket fastened to one of the front housing, the motor housing, or the gear case by a second fastener that does not secure the front housing to the motor housing. The power tool also includes a support member secured to the one of the front housing, the motor housing, or the gear case by the bracket. The support member is attachable to the lanyard.

Compounds and methods for treating depression

Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine; R is the group R 2 as defined below; R 1 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## or the group R 2 as defined below; wherein R 2 is: ##STR3## wherein R 3 is hydrogen, (C 1 -C 4 )alkyl, or (C 1 -C 4 )alkoxy, and R 4 is (C 1 -C 4 )alkyl or (C 1 -C 4 )alkoxy; or a (C 1 -C 8 )alkyl ester thereof; or a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, inhibit MAO in vivo and can be administered either alone or in combination with an aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor for the treatment of depression.

Process for preparing basestocks having high vi

A process for preparing high VI lubricating oil basestocks comprising hydrotreating, hydrodewaxing and optionally hydrofinishing. The hydrotreating step is under conditions such that the amount of conversion to 343~C minus is less than 5wt% of the feedstock and the VI increase is less than 4 VI over the feedstock. Hydrodewaxing uses a low alpha catalyst and hydrofinishing is accomplished with a catalyst based on the M41S family.

Testing system for a wireless access device and method

A system for testing a wireless access device having a plurality of radio modules is provided. The system includes a housing having an interior chamber. The interior chamber is adapted to receive a wireless access device. A plurality of probes are positioned for respective alignment with an antenna of a corresponding radio module of the wireless access device. The plurality of probes are adapted to receive radio signals from the wireless access device.

Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors

This invention also relates to pharmacological compositions containing the compounds of the present invention, and methods of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, perodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, dry eye, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart faliure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and other inflammatory disorders characterized by over-expression and over-activation of matrix metalloproteinase using the compounds.

Piperazine derivatives

Piperazine derivatives of formula

Selective dewaxing of hydrocarbon oil using surface modified zeolites

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method for selectively dewaxing a waxy hydro-carbon oil feedstock comprising contacting said waxy hydrocarbon oil stock in the presence of hydrogen with a zeolite (1) which has been chemically modified by reaction, under dry, anhydrous conditions, with an organosilane wherein the zeolite has some reactive sites capable of reacting with the organosilane and where said organosilane is: (a) capable of entering into the channels of the zeolite and chemically reacting with the reactive sites present therein, as well as (b) reacting with hydroxyl groups present on the external surface of said zeolite, and (2) which has been loaded with a catalytically active hydrogenating metal component; which contacting is con-ducted under conditions of pressure, temperature and liquid flow velocities sufficient to effect the hydro-dewaxing. Preferably the organosilane modified zeolite, either before or after the deposition of the catalytic metal component may be heated to an elevated temperature in an inert or reducing atmosphere.

Skeletal implants

This invention relates to a skeletal implant designed to provide a structure which bone can fill so as to biologically anchor the implant in position. A series of cutting edges are aligned on at least part of the surface and directed in a direction of relative movement between implant and bone. Bone removed by these edges is urged into a series of interconnecting spaces beneath the surface. Preferably a porous surface and the cutting edges are provided by perforated microcontoured sheet material. The three dimensional porosity formed by the perforations and contours results in bone debris impacted into the voids particularly at the time of implantation which will subsequently become integral with surrounding bone.

Steering and control systems for a three-wheeled vehicle

Piperazine derivatives, method of their preparation, pharmaceutial agent them containing, intermediate, and their use

Piperazine derivatives of the general formula (I), in which A, Z, R, R1, R2 and R3 are as disclosed in the Description, and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts binding to R-HTlA receptors and exhibiting antagonistic activities and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics, antidepressants, hypotensives and as agents for regulating the sleep/wake cycle, feeding behaviour and/or sexual function. There is further disclosed a method of their preparation and an intermediate resulting therefrom.

Thermal εngiνε

A system, method and apparatus for a thermal engine. The thermal engine may include a heat engine integrated with a liquid nitrogen expansion engine which uses the heat sink of the heat engine as a heat source. In an aspect, the heat engine may use the liquid nitrogen supply as a further heat sink.

4-sulfanimide-quinoline nmda antagonists

The present invention is directed to a new class of 4-sulfanimide-quinoline derivatives and to their use as NMDA antagon-fists.

Methods for reducing airborne formaldehyde.

Se proporciona un método para la limpieza del formaldehído portado por el aire. El método comprende poner en contacto el formaldehido portado por el aire con un limpiador de formaldehído de la fórmula I, en donde R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, y RA son como aquí se definen.

Procedures for designing small erythropoietin mimetics

Low power radio network

A low power radio network comprises a master radio device (10) having a routing table (20), and a plurality of slave devices (SL1 to SL6), at least one of the slave devices has an inputting device (38, 40) and other of the slave devices (SL1 to SL4) being associated with end user devices (LUM1 to LUM4) compatible with the inputting device. In order to create a functional link between at least a predetermined end user device and the inputting device, the radio network is placed in a pairing mode in which the master device (10) activates the end user devices sequentially and at the activation of the predetermined end user device, the inputting device is activated which causes the routing table to create a pairing link.

Low power radio network

A low power radio network comprises a network responsible radio device (10) having a routing table (20) and a plurality of slave radio devices (SL1 to SL6) which have been enumerated by the network responsible radio device (10) as members of the network. A new slave device is enumerated by the slave radio device detecting the periodic reference signals transmitted by the network responsible radio device (10) and automatically initiating the enumeration process to become a member of the radio network. In the interests of network security the network responsible radio device is inhibited from accepting enabling requests unless it has been enabled by a user.

Non-invasive delivery of polypeptides through the blood-brain barrier, and in vivo selection of endocytotic ligands

A treatment method and genetic vectors are disclosed for non-invasive delivery of polypeptides through the blood brain barrier (BBB), to treat brain or spinal tissue. A genetic vector is used to transfect one or more neurons which "straddle" the BBB, such as sensory neurons, nocioceptive neurons, or lower motor neurons; this is done by administering the vector in a manner that causes it to contact neuronal projections that extend outside the BBB. Once inside a peripheral projection that belongs to a BBB-straddling neuron, the vectors (or some portion thereof) will be transported to the main cell body of the neuron, through a process called retrograde transport. Inside the main cell body, at least one gene carried by the genetic vector will be expressed, to form polypeptides. Some of these polypeptides (which can include leader sequences that will promote anterograde transport and secretion by BBB-straddling neurons) will be transported by the neurons to secretion sites inside the BBB. The polypeptides will be secreted by transfected neurons at locations inside the BBB, and will then contact and exert their effects upon secondary "target" neurons located entirely within the BBB. By using this system, polypeptides that stimulate nerve growth or activity can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, impaired limbs in stroke victims, etc., and polypeptides that suppress neuronal activity can be used to treat unwanted excessive neuronal activity, such as neuropathic pain. This approach also provides new methods for delivering endocrine and paracrine polypeptides into the CNS, thereby allowing improved medical and reproductive treatments in humans, and improved ability to modulate growth, maturation, reproduction, or other endocrine-related functions among livestock, endangered species, and other animals.

Process for preparing basestocks having high VI using oxygenated dewaxing catalyst

A process for preparing high VI lubricating oil basestocks comprising hydrotreating, hydrodewaxing and optionally hydrofinishing. The hydrotreated feedstock is hydrodewaxed using a dewaxing catalyst that has been selectively activated by oxygenate treatment. The hydrodewaxed product may then be hydrofinished.

Method for stabilizing hydroisomerates

A method is described for rendering total liquid product hydroisomerates daylight stable and improving their oxidation stability, which method involves treating the hydroisomerate total liquid product with a Group VIII metal on refractory metal oxide catalyst or Group VIII metal on halogenated refractory metal oxide catalyst under mild conditions, which conditions are a temperature in the range of 170° to 270° C., a pressure in the range of 300 to 1500 psi H 2 , 0.25 to 10 v/v/hr and 500 to 10,000 SCF/B,H 2 .

Raffinate hydroconversion process

A process for producing a high VI/low volatility lubricating oil basestock. The process comprises subjecting the raffinate from a solvent extraction step (40) to a two-step, single stage hydroconversion process wherein the first step involves severe hydroconversion of the raffinate (42) followed by a cold hydrofinishing step (50).

Hydroconversion process for making lubricating oil basestocks

A process for producing a lubricating oil basestock having at least 90 wt.% saturates and a VI of at least 105 by selectively hydroconverting a raffinate from a solvent extraction zone (20) to a two ste p hydroconversion through a first hydroconversion unit (42) to a second hydroconversion unit (52) followed by a hydrofinishing zone (60) an d a dewaxing zone (74).

Microdrop dispensing device for a medical diagnostic device

System using unutilized heat for cooling and/or power generation

A sorption system is disclosed that includes a sorbent material and a fluid, in which the sorbent material and fluid in combination have a pressure index of at least 1.2.

Thermal-cycling pipette tip

A pipette tip and system for aspiration of a biological sample, distribution to a plurality of sample chambers, and thermal cycling in the pipette tip.

Security sack

A security sack comprising at least one kraft paper ply and at least one light-proof paper ply impregnated with carbon and used either on its own or as part of a lamination.

Inter-shaft bearing connected to a compressor boost system

A multi-spool gas turbine engine comprises a low pressure (LP) spool and a high pressure (HP) spool. The LP spool has an LP shaft for transferring a torque from an LP turbine to an LP compressor. The HP spool has an HP shaft for transferring a torque from an HP turbine to an HP compressor. The LP shaft is coaxially mounted inside the HP shaft. An inter-shaft bearing is mounted radially between the LP shaft and the HP shaft. The inter-shaft bearing is disposed axially between the HP compressor and the LP compressor.

CONJUGATE POETS STAR.

An improved noble metal-containing catalyst containing a specific ratio of silica to aluminum in the framework

An improved noble metal-containing catalyst containing a specific ratio of silica to aluminum in the framework suitable for use in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbonaceous feeds, which is directed at a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component selected from the Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof on a mesoporous support having aluminum incorporated into its framework and an average pore diameter of 15 to less than 40~.

Gas turbine engine with offset drive

A gas turbine engine including a gas generator module and a reduction gearbo x module. The gas generator module has an axis which extends longitudinally along a centreline of the gas generator module, and the reduction gearbox module has an axis which extending longitudinally along the centreline of th e reduction gearbox and is offset from said generator axis. The reduction gearbox is driven by an intermediate shaft angled relative to the turbine output shaft.

Low loss saw filters with non-sequential coupling and method of operation thereof

A low loss surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter (2) and method of operation thereof uses non-sequential coupling and, more particularly, cross-coupling to achieve good rejection characteristics with low loss. Strips (30) of metallization are used with a circuit formed of a thin film (12) of metallization. The strips are oriented parallel to an edge (32) of each resonator (16, 22) being cross-coupled. In a six resonator filter, the second (16) and fifth (22) resonators are cross-coupled.

Lube basestocks manufacturing process using improved hydrodewaxing catalysts

A process for producing Tube oil basestocks wherein a wax containing Tube oil boiling range feedstream is converted into a basestock suitable for use in motor oil applications by contacting it with a hydrodewaxing catalyst containing a medium pore molecular sieve having deposited thereon an active metal oxide and at least one hydrogenation metal selected from the Group VIII and Group VIB metals.

APPLICATION OF MICROGOTICS FOR A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE

Serotonin 5HT1A and 5HT1D antagonists

The present invention is directed to a new class of serotonin 5HT 1A agonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

An improved aromatics saturation process for lube oil boiling range feedstreams

An improved aromatics saturation process for use with lube oil boiling range feedstreams utilizing a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component selected from the Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof on a mesoporous support having aluminum incorporated into its framework and an average pore diameter of 15 to less than 40A.

Systems and methods for multiple analyte detection

Systems and methods for multiple analyte detection include a system for distribution of a biological sample that includes a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a plurality of sample chambers, a sample introduction channel for each sample chamber, and a venting channel for each sample chamber. The system may further include a preloaded reagent contained in each sample chamber and configured for nucleic acid analysis of a biological sample that enters the substrate and a sealing instrument configured to be placed in contact with the substrate to seal each sample chamber so as to substantially prevent sample contained in each sample chamber from flowing out of each sample chamber. The substrate can be constructed of detection-compatible and assay-compatible materials.

Apparatus for electroless deposition of metals onto semiconductor substrates

Process for the preparation of (R) - - (2,3-dimethoxyphenyl) -1- [2- (4-fluorophenyl) ethyl] -4-piperidinemethanol, intermediates for use in the preparation of this compound and processes for the preparation of some of these intermediates

Method for making a lubricating oil with improved low temperature properties

The invention relates to a process for preparing lube oil basestocks from lube oil boiling range feeds. More particularly, the present invention is directed toward a process wherein a wax containing feed is solvent dewaxed to produce at least a partially dewaxed lube oil boiling range stream, which is hydrodewaxed to produce a first lube basestock. The first lube basestock is added to an independently selected second lube basestock and additives to make a lubricating oil.

Extracranial implantable devices, systems and methods for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.

La presente descripción se refiere a métodos, dispositivos, y sistemas usados para el tratamiento del humor, ansiedad, desordenes cognitivos y del comportamiento (colectivamente, desordenes neuropsiguiátricos) vía estimulación de los elementos superficiales del nervio trigeminal ("TNS"). Más específicamente, se describen sistemas mínimamente invasivos, dispositivos y métodos de estimualción de las ramas superficiales del nervio trigeminal ubicado extracranealmente en la cara, a saber los nervios supraorbitales, supratroclear, infraorbtital, auriculotemporal, zigomaticotemporal, zigomaticorbital, zigomaticofacial, nasal y de los nervios mentales (también referidos colectivamente como el nervio trigeminal superficial).

Message routing in a radio network

A method for routing messages (80) having a short routing indicator across linked master/slave configured piconets (10,20,30). Each piconet stores a routing table (62) and at each hop a receiving master node (22) performs a reception algorithm (110) on the routing indicator, the result enabling the receiving node to identify a target node and whether that node is local to the receiving piconet or a node accessible through a piconet with which the receiving piconet is linked. In the latter instance, the receiving node performs a transmission rule (120) on the result to generate a new routing indicator which is then transmitted with the message to the identified piconet.

A method for making lube basestocks

A method to produce high quality lube oil products involving hydrotreating a waxy feed to produce a hydrotreated feed and subsequently hydrodewaxing the hydrofinishing the waxy feed.

Serotonin 5HT1A agonists

Process for preparing basestocks having high vi

Portable support handle to assist users to safely exit and enter a motor vehicle

Process for making a lube basestock

A method for hydroisomerizing a waxy feed to favor one of VI or yield is described. The method uses a unitized pellet powder catalyst comprising a metal hydrogeneration component, a first catalytic component selected from 8, 10 and 12 ring molecular sieves and mixtures thereof, and a second amorphous isomerization component which is an amorphous inorganic oxide. Importantly, the ratio of feed and second components are present in a predetermined ratio to provide a preselected acidity favoring one of VI or yield resulting from the hydroisomerization.

Improved molecular sieve containing hydrodewaxing catalysts

A catalyst composition containing a medium pore molecular sieve having deposited thereon an active metal oxide and at least one hydrogenation metal selected from the Group VIII and Group VIB metals for use in hydrodewaxing lube oil boiling range feedstreams.

Raffinate hydroconversion process

Retard Feeder

Starburst polymer conjugates as carriers for agricultural, pharmaceutical and other materials

Vibration actuation system with independent control of frequency and amplitude

Ring buffered network bus data management system

A data management system (10) for managing and distributing high-speed, real-time and archived data between diverse local and remote data sources (26) and data sinks (30). The system includes a server (12) having cache memory (14) and archive memory (18) and one or more ring buffered network bus (RBNB) modules (24). Each RBNB module features a highly modular, object-oriented design, with the RBNB module being the highest level object in the system. The RBNB modules include a plurality of ring buffer objects (42) that handles data streams from data sources, a plurality of network bus objects (44) that handle data streams to a data sinks, and RBNB control objects (40) the handle connections for the ring buffer objects and network bus objects. Data is handled by the RBNB module in data frame (68) increments based on the combination of identified channels (116) and time stamps (250).

Carpometacarpal joint prosthesis

trigeminal nerve stimulation system for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder, skin electrode unit, method for treating a neuropsychiatric disorder, and, trigeminal nerve stimulation kit for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder

sistema para estimulação de nervo trigêmeo para o tratamento de um distúrbio ou condição neuropsiquiátrico, unidade de eletrodo cutâneo, método para tratar um distúrbio ou condição neuropsiquiátrico, e, kit para estimulação de nervo trigêmeo para tratamento de um distúrbio ou condição neuropsiquiátrico. a presente divulgação diz respeito a métodos, dispositivos e sistemas usados para o tratamento de humor, ansiedade, distúrbio de estresse pós traumático, e distúrbios congnitivos e comprtamentais (coletivamento, distúrbios neuropsiquiátricos) por intermédio de estimulação dos elementos superfíciais de estimulação das ramificações superfíciais do nervo, trigêmeo localizadas extracraniamente na face, a saber o nervo supraorbital, supratraclear, infraorbital, auriculotemporal, zigomaticotemporal, zigomaticoorbital, zigomaticofacial, infraorbital, nasal e mentoniana (também aludido coletivamente como o nervo trigêmeo superficial) são aqui divulgados. trigeminal nerve stimulation system for the treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder or condition, skin electrode unit, method for treating a neuropsychiatric disorder or condition, and trigeminal nerve stimulation kit for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder or condition. The present disclosure relates to methods, devices and systems used for the treatment of mood, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive and behavioral disorders (collectivities, neuropsychiatric disorders) by stimulation of the superficial elements of stimulation of the superficial branches of the body. nerve, trigeminal located extracranially on the face, namely the supraorbital, supratrachlear, infraorbital, auriculotemporal, zygomaticorbital, zygomaticofacial, infraorbital, nasal, and mentonian nerves (also collectively referred to as the superficial trigeminal nerve) are disclosed herein.

Hydroconversion process and production of lubricating oil basestocks

A paraffins-rich raffinate from the solvent extraction of a lubricating oil feedstock is treated by two-stage hydroconversion followed by hydrofinishing. A preferred subsequent step comprises dewaxing. A lubricating oil basestock having at least 90 wt.% saturates and a VI of at least 105 may be obtained.

Method for treating depression

2-Amino-3-(3'-hydroxyphenyl)-3-butenoic acid or 2-amino-3-(3',4'-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-butenoic acid can be used to treat depression either alone or in combination with an extracerebrally acting AADC inhibitor.

Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool

A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.

Small molecule mimetics of erythropoietin

The invention features computer-assisted methods for identifying molecules which will bind to the EPO receptor and act as an erythropoietin (EPO) mimetic. Preferred EPO mimetics identified using the method of the invention act as agonists of the EPO receptor in one or more in vitro or in vivo biological assays of EPO activity.

Process for preparing fluoro-alkyl-amine derivatives

USE OF (E) -2- (P-FLUOROFENETIL) -3-FLUOROALILAMINA IN THE TREATMENT OF ELZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

La presente invención se relaciona con un método para el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Elzheimer en un paciente que necesita del mismo, que comprende administrar al paciente una cantidad terapéuticamente efectiva de la (E)-2-(p-flourofenetil)-3-fluoroalilamina o su sal farmacéuticamente aceptable.

Process for preparing basestocks having high vi

A process for preparing high VI lubricating oil basestocks comprising hydrotreating, hydrodewaxing and optionally hydrofinishing. The hydrotreating step is under conditions such that the amount of conversion to 343~C minus is less than 5wt% of the feedstock and the VI increase is less than 4 VI over the feedstock. Hydrodewaxing uses a low alpha catalyst and hydrofinishing is accomplished with a catalyst based on the M41S family.

Use of (E)-2-(p-Fluorophenethyl)-3-Fluoroallylamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

The present invention relates to a method of treatment for Alzheimer's disease in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of (E)-2-(p-fluorophenethyl)-3-fluoroallylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

METHOD FOR PREPARING HALOGENATED ALILAMINS THAT INHIBIT LISIL-OXIDASE

Raffinate hydroconversion process

Integrated engine and transmission units for rotary wing aircraft

A power plant and transmission arrangement (100) for a helicopter wherein th e helicopter engine (102) is integrated to the helicopter transmission (106) t o form therewith a single unit rigidly mounted to the helicopter frame (110). By so integrating the engine to the helicopter transmission the center of gravi ty of the engine can be placed closer to the rotor mast (112) of the helicopter , thereby enhancing the stability and the handling characteristics of the helicopter.

Raffinate hydroconversion process

A process for producing a high VI/low volatility lubricating oil basestock. The process comprises subjecting the raffinate from a solvent extraction step (40) to a two-step, single stage hydroconversion process wherein the first step involves severe hydroconversion of the raffinate (42) followed by a cold hydrofinishing step (50).

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Method for secure reliable point to multi-point bi-directional communications

Systems and methods for sending secure reliable point to multi-point communication on any communication infrastructure. The infrastructure is not required to conform to any specifications other than to be capable of point to point communications. The system consists of a protocol that allows for Secure Reliable point to multi-point communications irregardless of the support for such communications. This invention does not rely on the Internet or ATM or any other point to point or point to multi-point communications infrastructure.

Apparatus for electroless deposition of metals onto semiconductor substrates

An electroless deposition system is provided. The system includes a processing mainframe, at least one substrate cleaning station positioned on the mainframe, and an electroless deposition station positioned on the mainframe. The electroless deposition station includes an environmentally controlled processing enclosure, a first processing station configured to clean and activate a surface of a substrate, a second processing station configured to electrolessly deposit a layer onto the surface of the substrate, and a substrate transfer shuttle positioned to transfer substrates between the first and second processing stations. The system also includes a substrate transfer robot positioned on the mainframe and configured to access an interior of the processing enclosure. The system also includes a substrate a fluid delivery system that is configured to deliver a processing fluid by use of a spraying process to a substrate mounted in the processing enclosure.

Integrated process for catalytic dewaxing

An integrated process is disclosed for dewaxing hydrocarbon feedstocks in a sour environment. The process includes hydrotreating, dewaxing, hydrofinishing or combination thereof wherein there is no disengagement between any of the process steps.

Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool

A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.

Serotonin 5HT1A and 5HT1D agonists

Raffinate hydroconversion process

A process for upgrading a wax-containing feedstock to produce a wax and a hi gh VI/low volatility lubricating oil base stock. The process comprises subjecting the raffinate from a solvent extraction step (2 0) to a two step, single stage hydroconversion (42) process wherein the first step involves severe hydroconversion of the raffinate followed by a cold hydrofinishing step (50).

Vibration actuation system with independent control of frequency and amplitude

Vibrational energy generated with a pneumatic vibrator (22) is controlled to independently adjust the amplitude and the frequency. A mechanical resonator (14) is used to adjust the frequency. The controlled vibrational energy can be applied to equipment, such as a heat exchanger to mitigate fouling.

A method for making a lubricating oil with improved low temperature properties

The invention relates to a process for preparing lube oil basestocks from lube oil boiling range feeds. More particularly, the present invention is directed toward a process wherein a wax containing feed is solvent dewaxed to produce at least a partially dewaxed lube oil boiling range stream, which is hydrodewaxed to produce a first lube basestock. The first lube basestock is added to an independently selected second lube basestock and additives to make a lubricating oil.

Interior rearview mirror with display

System using unutilized heat for cooling and/or power generation

A sorption system is disclosed that includes a sorbent material and a fluid, in which the sorbent material and fluid in combination have a pressure index of at least 1.2.

Reduction of fouling in heat exchangers

A method for reducing the formation of deposits on the inner walls of a tubular heat exchanger through which a petroleum-based liquid is flowing comprises applying one of fluid pressure pulsations to the liquid flowing through the tubes of the exchanger and vibration to the heat exchanger to effect a reduction of the viscous boundary layer adjacent the inner walls of the tubular heat exchange surfaces. Reduction of the viscous boundary layer at the tube walls not only reduces the incidence of fouling with its consequential beneficial effect on equipment life but it also has the desirable effect of promoting heat transfer from the tube wall to the liquid in the tubes. Fouling and corrosion are further reduced by the use of a coating on the inner wall surfaces of the exchanger tubes.