VERSTÄRKER FÜR LOKALE NETWERKE MIT VERDRILLTEN DOPPELLEITUNGEN

LEADER FOLLOWER ACHIEVEMENT CONTROL

AGAIN USABLE CONNECTING PIECE FOR PIPINGS

MODULATORS OF THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE OF MODULATOR

GROUND NETWORK FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING

A ground network for providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over a user coverage area via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple forward receive/transmit signal paths, comprising: a beam signal interface that obtains multiple forward beam signals comprising forward user data streams for transmission to the user terminals grouped by multiple forward user beam coverage areas; a beam weight generator that generates a forward beam weight matrix for end-to-end beamforming of transmissions from multiple geographically distributed locations to the multiple forward user beam coverage areas via the end-to-end relay; a forward beamformer coupled with the beam signal interface and the beam weight generator, the forward beamformer comprising a matrix multiplier that obtains a plurality of access-node specific forward signals based on a matrix product of the forward beam weight matrix and a vector of the forward beam signals; a distribution network that distributes the respective ...

BEAMFORMER FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A method of providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over multiple forward user beam coverage areas via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple forward receive/transmit signal paths, the method comprising: obtaining multiple forward beam signals comprising forward user data streams for transmission to a plurality of the user terminals grouped by the multiple forward user beam coverage areas; identifying a forward beam weight matrix for end-to-end beamforming of transmissions from a plurality of access nodes at geographically distributed locations to the multiple forward user beam coverage areas via the end-to-end relay; generating respective access node-specific forward signals for the plurality of access nodes, each of the respective access node-specific forward signals comprising a composite of respective forward beam signals weighted by respective forward beamforming weights of the forward beam weight matrix; and distributing the respective access node-specific ...

Method and apparatus for maximizing nitrogen removal from wastewater

A reactor and control method for maximizing nitrogen removal and minimizing aeration requirements through control of transient anoxia and aerobic SRT, repression of NOB, and control of dynamic DO concentrations or aeration interval by keeping the reactor NH4 and NOx concentrations approximately equal. Controls are provided for maximizing the potential for TIN removal through nitrification, limited nitritation, nitritation, denitrification, limited denitritation, denitritation making use of 1) real time measurement of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, 2) operational DO and the proper use of DO setpoints, and 3) proper implementation of transient anoxia within a wide range of reactor configurations and operating conditions.

CHECK GRADER-ACTUATABLE INTERFACE FOR BOARD LUMBER SCANNING

A lumber check grader-actuatable interface (10) enables a check grader (12) to interact with grade-quality measured boards (14) of lumber conveyed (18) along a flow path (16) and passing in front (72) of the check grader. The interface accurately and continuously tracks the location of each board in front of a check grader and tracks the location of the check grader's hands relative to the boards. Gestures can, therefore, be used for a selected board to perform additional actions, such as changing the grade (112) or changing the trims (114). The interface enables a check grader to walk alongside and keep pace with a board of interest as it is transported and to provide feedback to the interface about a needed change for the board of interest. By knowing which board is of interest to a check grader, the interface can display additional information for only that board without overwhelming the check grader with non-stop information overload.

AZAINDOLE DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to. modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof of formula (I), including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

POLYETHYLENE AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM

A resin comprising: polyethylene having an a parameter of between 0.20 and 0.40 and an MWD of between 1 to 6. The present disclosure is also related to methods of making improved polyethylene films and coatings comprising: a polyethylene resin having an a parameter of between 0.28 to 0.36 and an MWD of between 2 and 3.5.

PYRIDYL DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-B inding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, of formula (I), and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In one embodiment, a method comprising: receiving a datastream describing news; extracting one or more descriptions of current events from the datastream; identifying event matches based on the one or more descriptions of current events and event descriptions associated with games; and transmitting data describing event matches to a remote device is disclosed. Other embodiments are described.

Downhole Pressure Gauge and Convertor

Method and apparatus for acquiring and analyzing data relating to a physiological condition of a subject

A method for locating and marking points on a waveform includes providing data corresponding to electrocardiogram and ballistocardiogram waveforms correlated in time, searching the data to locate points corresponding to cardiac events, a location of each of the points corresponding to cardiac events being defined by a rule set, identifying and storing the points corresponding to cardiac events and outputting a visual representation including the points corresponding to cardiac events marked on the electrocardiogram and ballistocardiogram waveforms.

Polymer films having good print and heat seal properties and laminates prepared therewith

Disclosed is a laminate of a polymer film and substrate wherein the polymer film has good heat seal and printing properties. The polymer film is prepared from an isotactic polypropylene or propylene-ethylene copolymer prepared using a metallocene copolymer.

Ground assisted satellite antenna pointing system

Methods, systems, and devices are described for orienting a satellite antenna. In the methods, systems, and devices of the present disclosure, a satellite may provide multiple spot beams, each of the spot beams associated with a specific coverage area. The satellite may also transmit a wide beam downlink signal over a wide area beam having a coverage area that includes each of the spot beams. The satellite may receive an uplink beacon signal. The satellite antenna may be positioned according to azimuth and elevation determined from ground measurements of the spot beams and the satellite measurements of the uplink beacon signal.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAXIMIZING NITROGEN REMOVAL FROM WASTEWATER

A reactor and control method for maximizing nitrogen removal and minimizing aeration requirements through control of transient anoxia and aerobic SRT, repression of NOB, and control of dynamic DO concentrations or aeration interval by keeping the reactor NH4 and NOx concentrations approximately equal. Controls are provided for maximizing the potential for TIN removal through nitrification, limited nitritation, nitritation, denitrification, limited denitritation, denitritation making use of 1) real time measurement of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, 2) operational DO and the proper use of DO setpoints, and 3) proper implementation of transient anoxia within a wide range of reactor configurations and operating conditions.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Optical systems and elements with projection stabilization and interactivity

Apparatus and method related to projections and/or computing devices are described. Projections may be made from multiple computing devices to create a presentation. Various other embodiments are described.

Method and apparatus for advertising on a mobile gaming device

In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.

ELECTRICAL INSULATING TAPE WITH STEERED KLEBEUND RESIN IMPREGNATION CHARACTERISTICS

PROCEDURE FOR THE CHANNEL ROPE ADMINISTRATION

IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS FROM POLYOLEFIN MIXTURES AND PRODUCTS

PYRIMIDIN DERIVATIVES FOR USE AS MODULATORS OF ATP BINDING CARTRIDGE TRANSPORTERS

Local area network amplifier for twisted pair lines

Light delivery system and applications thereof

Method for End-to-End Beamforming

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming with Non-Overlapping Feeder and User Frequencies

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters. WO 2017/124004 PCT/US2017/ ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

MODULATORS OF CFTR

Compounds of the present invention: (see formula I) wherein R1, R1', R2, R3', R3, R4 and n are as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR").

HETEROARYL DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-B inding Cassette ('ABC') transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ('CFTR'), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS FOR TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

HETEROCYCLIC MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

MODULATORS OF ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Large block trading

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

On-Line Bulk Acquisition of Digital Products

Techniques and systems for acquisition of digital assets in a bulk fashion are disclosed. In one embodiment, upon accessing an online store, a digital asset and a quantity to be acquired (e.g., purchased) can be identified. In some cases, a discounted cost for acquisition of the quantity of the digital asset can be permitted, provided the quantity is sufficient. After payment of the discounted cost, a set of redeemable codes can be electronically provided. Each of the redeemable codes can be thereafter redeemed for acquisition of the digital asset.

ELECTRONIC SECURITIES MARKETPLACE HAVING INTEGRATION WITH ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An electronic trading marketplace (ETM) communicates with interfacing modules interfacing directly with order management systems (OMS's) at trading institutions. The interfacing modules automatically transmit orders from the OMS databases to the ETM and update the OMS databases in response to orders executed at the ETM. Traders can communicate with the ETM to anonymously negotiate trades of securities.

THIAZOLE UDN OXAZOLE AS MODULATORS OF ATP CONNECTION CARTRIDGE TRANSPORTERS

Downhole pressure gauge and convertor

Azaindole derivatives as CFTR modulators

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

Isoquinoline modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette transporters

Compounds of the present invention, of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. I R3' y, -N O (R1 )n (I) ...

System for End-to-End Beamforming

An end-to-end beamforming system comprising: a plurality of geographically distributed access nodes each having an end-to-end beam-weighted forward uplink signal output; and an end-to-end relay comprising: an array of cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements, in wireless communication with the distributed access nodes; an array of cooperating user-link constituent transmit elements in wireless communication with a plurality of user terminals; and a plurality of forward-link bent-pipe transponders, each coupled between a respective one of the cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements and a respective one of the cooperating user-link constituent transmit elements, such that receipt of superpositions of a plurality of beam-weighted forward uplink signals via the cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements forms forward downlink signals in the forward-link bent-pipe transponders, and transmission of the forward downlink signals by the cooperating user-link constituent ...

ACCESS NODE FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A method of communication at an access node of a communication system comprising a plurality of access nodes at geographically distributed locations providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over multiple return user beam coverage areas via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple return receive/transmit signal paths, the method comprising: receiving a return downlink signal comprising a composite return signal and a relay beacon signal from the end-to-end relay, the composite return signal comprising return uplink signals from a plurality of the user terminals relayed by the end-to-end relay; demodulating the relay beacon signal to obtain receive timing information; multiplexing the composite return signal with the receive timing information to obtain a multiplexed composite return signal; and sending the multiplexed composite return signal to a return beamformer. WO 2016/209332 PCTfUS2016f026815 *00 0 cz CSN Q) cu 0 c0 (D o- HLO uU (Y) G)) 0- IC) 0IQ) ...

Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A RETRIEVABLE MWD TOOL IN A NON-RETRIEVABLE ENVIRONMENT

Methods are disclosed for deploying a retrievable MWD tool in a non-retrievable environment and aligning a selected orientation of an MWD tool, as deployed in a bottom hole assembly (BHA), with a selected orientation on a tool face on the BHA. Preferred methods include providing an orienting hanger assembly (comprising a tubular inner hanger, a tubular outer collar, and a tool adapter) and attaching an MWD tool to the tool adapter. The outer collar is inserted into a BHA and the selected tool face orientation is marked on the outer collar. The inner hanger is rotated within the outer collar to align (via the alignment notch) the high side of the MWD tool to the tool face orientation transferred onto the outer collar. The inner hanger is locked to the outer collar.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In one embodiment, a method comprising: receiving a datastream describing news; extracting one or more descriptions of current events from the datastream; identifying event matches based on the one or more descriptions of current events and event descriptions associated with games; and transmitting data describing event matches to a remote device is disclosed. Other embodiments are described.

AZAINDOLE DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to. modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("AB C") transporters or fragments thereof of formula (I), including Cystic Fibro sis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

ISOQUINOLINE MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: expected biases such as long shot and favorite bias

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

Apparatus for routing electrical signals in an engine

There is disclosed herein an apparatus for routing electrical signals in an engine having n cylinders and an intake manifold, one embodiment of which comprises: (1) a generally rigid housing generally conforming in shape with and being removably attachable to a top surface of the intake manifold; (2) at least n carrier members attached to the housing and extending outward therefrom, wherein each carrier member is arranged in general proximity with a respective cylinder; (3) a plurality of conductive circuit traces arranged on or within an underside or other surface of the housing and on or within each carrier member; and (4) at least one input/output connector for connection to at least one of an external signal source, an external power source, an external signal destination, and an external power destination, wherein each input/output connector is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to at least one of the circuit traces. Each circuit trace carried by each carrier member ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVERTISING ON A MOBILE GAMING DEVICE

In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.

TRIGLYZERIDFREIE KÄSESCHNITTE UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

MODIFIED NATRIURETIC CONNECTIONS, KONJUGATE AND YOUR USES

UZM-8UND UZM-8HS-ZEOLITHZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN ON BASIS OF CRYSTALLINE ONE ALUMINOSILICAT AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR IT

RECEIVER TO THE MULTIPLE ACCESS OVER A CHANNEL

ACCESS NODE FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A method of communication at an access node of a communication system comprising a plurality of access nodes at geographically distributed locations providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over multiple return user beam coverage areas via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple return receive/transmit signal paths, the method comprising: receiving a return downlink signal comprising a composite return signal and a relay beacon signal from the end-to-end relay, the composite return signal comprising return uplink signals from a plurality of the user terminals relayed by the end-to-end relay; demodulating the relay beacon signal to obtain receive timing information; multiplexing the composite return signal with the receive timing information to obtain a multiplexed composite return signal; and sending the multiplexed composite return signal to a return beamformer. WO 2016/209332 PCTfUS2016f026815 *00 0 cz CSN Q) cu 0 c0 (D o- HLO uU (Y) G)) 0- IC) 0IQ) ...

BEAMFORMER FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A method of providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over multiple forward user beam coverage areas via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple forward receive/transmit signal paths, the method comprising: obtaining multiple forward beam signals comprising forward user data streams for transmission to a plurality of the user terminals grouped by the multiple forward user beam coverage areas; identifying a forward beam weight matrix for end-to-end beamforming of transmissions from a plurality of access nodes at geographically distributed locations to the multiple forward user beam coverage areas via the end-to-end relay; generating respective access node-specific forward signals for the plurality of access nodes, each of the respective access node-specific forward signals comprising a composite of respective forward beam signals weighted by respective forward beamforming weights of the forward beam weight matrix; and distributing the respective access node-specific ...

Method for End-to-End Beamforming

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming with Access Node Clusters

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters. WO 2017/124004 PCT/US2017/ ...

System for End-to-End Beamforming

An end-to-end beamforming system comprising: a plurality of geographically distributed access nodes each having an end-to-end beam-weighted forward uplink signal output; and an end-to-end relay comprising: an array of cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements, in wireless communication with the distributed access nodes; an array of cooperating user-link constituent transmit elements in wireless communication with a plurality of user terminals; and a plurality of forward-link bent-pipe transponders, each coupled between a respective one of the cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements and a respective one of the cooperating user-link constituent transmit elements, such that receipt of superpositions of a plurality of beam-weighted forward uplink signals via the cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements forms forward downlink signals in the forward-link bent-pipe transponders, and transmission of the forward downlink signals by the cooperating user-link constituent ...

Cross-Band System and Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters. WO 2017/124004 PCT/US2017/ ...

Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming with Access Node Clusters

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters. WO 2017/124004 PCT/US2017/ ...

Ground based antenna beamforming for communications between access nodes and users terminals linked by a satelliten and satellite therefore

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

Isoquinoline modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette transporters

Compounds of the present invention, of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Azaindole derivatives as CFTR modulators

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

Heteroaryl derivatives as CFTR modulators

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ('ABC') transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ('CFTR'), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

Ground based antenna beamforming for communications between access nodes and users terminals linked by a relay such as a satellite

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

Leash and collar with quick connect/disconnect connector

THEFT MONITORING AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SELF-SERVICE POINT OF SALE

In an embodiment, the invention provides a theft-monitoring system having one or more cameras, a data store, and a computer processor coupled to the data store and in communication through a network via a web interface with a video reviewer's computing device. The data store includes records that each include collected footage from the cameras and screen or metadata recordings. The processor is programmed, upon receiving an indication of entry of potential purchaser, to track suspicious behavior of the potential purchaser and store data representing screen, video and metadata associated therewith in the data store. The processor determines if the suspicious behavior warrants evaluation, collects relevant data based on the data stored in said data store and, in response to a determination of suspicious activity, transmits the relevant data over a network for review by an operator.

HETEROARYL DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ('ABC') transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ('CFTR'), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

TECHNIQUES FOR EMPLOYING ACCESS NODE CLUSTERS IN END-TO-END BEAMFORMING

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to-end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters.

END-TO-END BEAMFORMING SYSTEMS AND SATELLITES

End-to-end beamforming systems (500) include end-to-end relays (503, 1202, 3403) and ground networks (502) to provide communications to user terminals (517) located in user beam coverage areas (519). The ground segment can include geographically distributed access nodes (515) and a central processing system (505). Return uplink signals (525), transmitted from the user terminals, have multipath induced by a plurality of receive/transmit signal paths (1702) in the end to end relay and are relayed to the ground network. The ground network, using beamformers (513, 531), recovers user data streams transmitted by the user terminals from return downlink signals (527). The ground network, using beamformers (513, 529) generates forward uplink signals (521) from appropriately weighted combinations of user data streams that, after relay by the end-end-end relay, produce forward downlink signals (522) that combine to form user beams.

DOWNHOLE PRESSURE GAUGE AND CONVERTOR

The apparatus disclosed is a type of downhole pressure gauge to be used to measure and record pressure information about oil and gas wells. The apparatus measures flunctuations in pressure by means of a mechanical pressure sensitive device, such as a Bourdon tube, and records and stores this information by converting mechanical movement, associated with pressure changes as detected by the mechanical pressure sensitive device, into corresponding voltage changes across a potentiometer which are stored in an electronic memory board. The change in voltage over time corresponds to the change in well pressure over time, thereby providing important information to the well operator. Also disclosed is a method for measuring well pressure by means of combining a mechanical pressure sensitive device with an electrical system and an electronic memory board for storing the measurements. Also disclosed is a kit, whereby an existing downhole mechanical pressure gauge can be converted to a mechanical/electrical ...

Electronic securities marketplace having integration with order management systems

An electronic trading marketplace (ETM) communicates with interfacing modules interfacing directly with order management systems (OMS's) at trading institutions. The interfacing modules automatically transmit orders from the OMS databases to the ETM and update the OMS databases in response to orders executed at the ETM. Traders can communicate with the ETM to anonymously negotiate trades of securities.

Modulators of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator

The present invention relates to modulators of cystic fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using such modulators.

System und Verfahren zum Anbringen elektronischer Komponenten auf flexiblen Substraten

System zum Aufschmelzlöten zum Verbinden mehrerer elektronischer Komponenten mit einem Substrat, wobei das System aufweist: Einen Ofen zum Vorheizen des Substrats und der mehreren darauf angeordneten elektronischen Komponenten, eine Zusatzheizquelle, die in dem Ofen angeordnet ist, um zusätzliche Heizenergie zum Aufschmelzen des Lötmittels bereit zu stellen, eine Palette zum Tragen des Substrats, wobei die Palette zumindest einen internen Hohlraum aufweist, und ein Phasenübergangsmaterial, das in dem Hohlraum zum Absorbieren von Wärme von der Palette angeordnet ist.

Heterocyclic modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Flanged fitting for use with tubing containment system

A fitting for use with metal tubing in a jacket, the fitting including: an adapter, the adapter having a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage having a longitudinal axis for fluid flow; a body for receiving the tubing, the body positioned opposite the adapter and aligned with the longitudinal axis; a sealing member positioned between the adapter and the body; a retainer positioned external to the sealing member, the retainer receiving the adapter and receiving the body; a first flange located near the adapter and a second flange located near the body; and a fastener for drawing the first flange and second flange towards each other.

Method and apparatus for nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment

One or more reactor and one or more control methods are used for nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment to achieve measured control of maintaining high ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) oxidation rates while achieving nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) outselection, using various control strategies, including: I) ammonia and the use of ammonia setpoints; 2) operational DO and the use of DO setpoints; 3) bioaugmentation of anammox and lighter flocculant AOB fraction; and 4) implementation of transient anoxia in several reactor configurations and conditions for removal of oxidized nitrogen using anammox or heterotrophic organisms. Controls described maximize nitrogen removal with minimal aeration, through control of transient anoxia and aerobic SRT, out-selection of NOB, and control of DO concentrations or aeration interval by keeping the reactor ammonia (NH4) and oxi Подробнее

Ground assisted satellite antenna pointing system

Methods, systems, and devices are described for orienting a satellite antenna. In the methods, systems, and devices of the present disclosure, a satellite may provide multiple spot beams, each of the spot beams associated with a specific coverage area. The satellite may also transmit a wide beam downlink signal over a wide area beam having a coverage area that includes each of the spot beams. The satellite may receive an uplink beacon signal. The satellite antenna may be positioned according to azimuth and elevation determined from ground measurements of the spot beams and the satellite measurements of the uplink beacon signal.

Flanged fitting for use with tubing containment system

A fitting for use with metal tubing in a jacket, the fitting including: an adapter, the adapter having a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage having a longitudinal axis for fluid flow; a body for receiving the tubing, the body positioned opposite the adapter and aligned with the longitudinal axis; a sealing member positioned between the adapter and the body; a retainer positioned external to the sealing member, the retainer receiving the adapter and receiving the body; a first flange located near the adapter and a second flange located near the body; and a fastener for drawing the first flange and second flange towards each other.

Methods and systems for aligning irrigation systems

An irrigation system includes a central pivot and a series of mobile towers connected to the central pivot and to one another by support structure. Each mobile tower has wheels and a motor for driving at least one of the wheels. A control system for maintaining alignment of the mobile towers includes a location-determining component for determining a position or orientation of each of the mobile towers and a computing device operable to detect mis-alignment of the mobile towers based on the position or orientation of each of the mobile towers, determine a control sequence to re-align the mobile towers, and send commands to at least one of the motors for implementing the control sequence.

Modulators of CFTR

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

ACCESS NODE FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A method of communication at an access node of a communication system comprising a plurality of access nodes at geographically distributed locations providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over multiple forward user beam coverage areas via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple forward receive/transmit signal paths, the method comprising: obtaining an access node-specific forward signal for transmission via the end-to end relay to a plurality of the user terminals grouped by the multiple forward user beam coverage areas, the access node-specific forward signal comprising a composite of forward beam signals corresponding to a plurality of the multiple forward user beam coverage areas, the forward beam signals weighted by respective beam weights of a beam weight vector associated with the access node; identifying forward signal transmit timing information indicating transmission timing for the access node-specific forward signal; transmitting a forward uplink signal ...

Satellite and System for End-to-End Beamforming

A satellite (503, 1202, 1502, 3403) for providing communications between a plurality of access nodes (ANs) (515) and a plurality of user terminals (517), the plurality of ANs geographically distributed over an AN coverage area (3450) and the plurality of user terminals geographically distributed over a user coverage area (3460), the satellite comprising: a feeder-link antenna subsystem (3410) to illuminate the access node (AN) coverage area, the feeder-link antenna subsystem comprising an array of cooperating feeder-link constituent transmit elements (3419) and an array of cooperating feeder-link constituent receive elements (3416); a user-link antenna subsystem (3420) to illuminate the user coverage area, the user-link antenna subsystem comprising an array of cooperating user-link constituent transmit elements (3429) and an array of cooperating user-link constituent receive elements (3426); a plurality of forward-link transponders (410, 3430), each coupled between a respective one of the ...

Satellite for End-to-End Beamforming with Non-Overlapping Feeder and User Frequencies

Techniques for end-to-end beamforming in a wireless communication system using access node clusters that are distinct from a user coverage area are described. Forward link end-to end beamforming may involve multiple access nodes in one or more access node clusters transmitting signals that, when relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths within an end-to-end-relay, form user beams in the user coverage area. Return link end-to-end beamforming includes applying beamforming weights to signals transmitted by user terminals and relayed by multiple transmit/receive signals paths in the end-to-end relay to the access nodes to form return beam signals associated with return user beams. The access node clusters may overlap or be outside the user coverage area, and multiple access node clusters may serve one or more user coverage areas selectively or concurrently. Multiple feeder-link frequency bands may be employed by the same or different access node clusters. WO 2017/124004 PCT/US2017/ ...

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

POLYETHYLENE AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM

A resin comprising: polyethylene having an a parameter of between 0.20 and 0.40 and an MWD of between 1 to 6. The present disclosure is also related to methods of making improved polyethylene films and coatings comprising: a polyethylene resin having an a parameter of between 0.28 to 0.36 and an MWD of between 2 and 3.5.

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

HETEROCYCLIC MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette ("ABC") transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"). In one broad aspect, there is disclosed a compound of the general formula (I): (see formula I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R'3, R4, and n are described herein. In a more specific embodiment, the invention relates to a compound having the following formula: (see formula II).

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING AND ANALYZING DATA RELATING TO A PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION OF A SUBJECT

A method for locating and marking points on a waveform includes providing data corresponding to electrocardiogram and ballistocardiogram waveforms correlated in time, searching the data to locate points corresponding to cardiac events, a location of each of the points corresponding to cardiac events being defined by a rule set, identifying and storing the points corresponding to cardiac events and outputting a visual representation including the points corresponding to cardiac events marked on the electrocardiogram and ballistocardiogram waveforms.

SATELLITE FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING WITH ACCESS NODE CLUSTERS

Optical systems and elements with projection stabilization and interactivity

Apparatus and method related to projections and/or computing devices are described. Projections may be made from multiple computing devices to create a presentation. Various other embodiments are described.

Watermarking digital images with intensity specified by area

Reusable fitting for tubing

GROUND NETWORK FOR END-TO-END BEAMFORMING

A ground network for providing a communication service to user terminals distributed over a user coverage area via an end-to-end relay comprising multiple forward receive/transmit signal paths, comprising: a beam signal interface that obtains multiple forward beam signals comprising forward user data streams for transmission to the user terminals grouped by multiple forward user beam coverage areas; a beam weight generator that generates a forward beam weight matrix for end-to-end beamforming of transmissions from multiple geographically distributed locations to the multiple forward user beam coverage areas via the end-to-end relay; a forward beamformer coupled with the beam signal interface and the beam weight generator, the forward beamformer comprising a matrix multiplier that obtains a plurality of access-node specific forward signals based on a matrix product of the forward beam weight matrix and a vector of the forward beam signals; a distribution network that distributes the respective ...

Modulators of CFTR

Abstract 2016202896 The present invention relates to compounds of formula I as modulators of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator ("CFTR"), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using such modulators.

LARGE BLOCK TRADING

Systems and methods for administering trade orders are described. An embodiment comprises receiving, from a first server operated by a first trader, a communication including a first trade order and one or more selection criteria, the first trade order including at least one of a specified instrument, a specified quantity, and a specified price; determining that a database of trade orders does not contain a trade order matching the first trade order; identifying a plurality of traders satisfying the selection criteria; sending, to a plurality of second servers, a query including at least one of the specified instrument, the specified quantity, and the specified price; receiving, from a one of the plurality of second servers operated on behalf of a second trader, a positive response to the query; and facilitating execution of a trade between the first trader and the second trader for the specified instrument at the specified price.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SEEDS

An apparatus and method for the application of a treatment solution to a particle, such as a seed, is provided. The treatment apparatus generally inc ludes a plurality of collection tanks adapted to receive a respective one of a plurality of ingredients. The collection tanks are in fluid communication with a manifold having a plurality of inlets whereby a plurality of fluid p athways interconnect the collection tanks and the manifold inlets. A mixer i n fluid communication with the manifold is operative to mix the ingredients received therefrom to form the treatment solution that is then applied to th e particle or seed by a treatment application device such as an atomizer. A collection tank or a plurality of collection tanks may further be in communi cation with a respective ingredient source. A carriage assembly adapted to m oveably support a treatment application device is further provided.

MULTICOMPUTER DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF ORDER AND/OR PRICING INFORMATION

A trading platform and trading method that may allow access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computer system of a marketplace, information defining an order from an order submitter;receiving, by the computer system, information defining a first order filter based on a price deviation from a price mechanism;receiving, by the computer system, information defining a second order filter based on a price deviation from a price mechanism;determining that the order meets criteria of the first filter;in response to the determining, facilitating presentation of information identifying the order to a first participant;determining that the order does not meet criteria of the second filter;in response to the determining, facilitating presentation of the information identifying the order to a second participant.2. The method of claim 1 , in which presentation includes order querying.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the first filter is based on a relationship between size and price deviation.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the method includes receiving claim 1 , by the computer system and from the order submitter claim 1 , a plurality of orders for a single financial instrument that differ based on size and price claim 1 , in which the order is part of the plurality of orders; determining that the plurality of orders are associated with one another such that in response to determining that one order is filled the other order are cancelled.5. The method of claim 4 , in which the method includes determining that the order should be fulfilled; and in response to determining that the order should be fulfilled claim 4 , cancelling the remaining orders of the plurality of orders.6. The method of claim 4 , in which the plurality of orders are received together as an indication that the plurality of orders should be linked.7. The method of claim 1 , in which the filter is based on a ...

MODULATORS OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR

The present invention relates to modulators of cystic fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using such modulators. 125-. (canceled)27. The method according to claim 26 , wherein said condition claim 26 , disease claim 26 , or disorder is selected from cystic fibrosis claim 26 , hereditary emphysema claim 26 , hereditary hemochromatosis claim 26 , coagulation-fibrinolysis deficiencies claim 26 , such as protein C deficiency claim 26 , Type 1 hereditary angioedema claim 26 , lipid processing deficiencies claim 26 , such as amilial hypercholesterolemia claim 26 , Type 1 chylomicronemia claim 26 , abetalipoproteinemia claim 26 , lysosomal storage diseases claim 26 , such as I-cell disease/pseudo-Hurler claim 26 , mucopolysaccharidoses claim 26 , Sandhof/Tay-Sachs claim 26 , Crigler-Najjar type II claim 26 , polyendocrinopathy/hyperinsulemia claim 26 , Diabetes mellitus claim 26 , Laron dwarfism claim 26 , myleoperoxidase deficiency claim 26 , primary hypoparathyroidism claim 26 , melanoma claim 26 , glycanosis CDG type 1 claim 26 , hereditary emphysema claim 26 , congenital hyperthyroidism claim 26 , osteogenesis imperfecta claim 26 , hereditary hypofibrinogenemia claim 26 , ACT deficiency claim 26 , Diabetes insipidus (DI) claim 26 , neurophyseal DI claim 26 , neprogenic DI claim 26 , Charcot-Marie Tooth syndrome claim 26 , Perlizaeus-Merzbacher disease claim 26 , neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease claim 26 , Parkinson's disease claim 26 , amyotrophic lateral sclerosis claim 26 , progressive supranuclear plasy claim 26 , Pick's disease claim 26 , Huntington claim 26 , spinocerebullar ataxia type I claim 26 , spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy claim 26 , dentatorubal pallidoluysian claim 26 , and myotonic dystrophy claim 26 , spongiform encephalopathies claim 26 , such as hereditary Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ( ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

The present invention provides compounds of Formula I useful as modulators of ABC transporter activity, 144-. (canceled)46. (canceled)47. The method according to claim 45 , wherein said disease is selected from cystic fibrosis claim 45 , hereditary emphysema claim 45 , hereditary hemochromatosis claim 45 , coagulation-cibrinolysis deficiencies claim 45 , such as protein C deficiency claim 45 , Type 1 hereditary angioedema claim 45 , lipid processing deficiencies claim 45 , such as familial hypercholesterolemia claim 45 , Type 1 chylomicronemia claim 45 , abetalipoproteinemia claim 45 , lysosomal storage diseases claim 45 , such as I-cell disease/Pseudo-Hurler claim 45 , secretory diarrhea or polycystic kidney disease claim 45 , mucopolysaccharidoses claim 45 , Sandhof/Tay-Sachs claim 45 , Crigler-Najjar type II claim 45 , polyendocrinopathy/Hyperinsulemia claim 45 , Diabetes mellitus claim 45 , Laron dwarfism claim 45 , myleoperoxidase deficiency claim 45 , primary hypoparathyroidism claim 45 , melanoma claim 45 , glycanosis CDG type 1 claim 45 , hereditary emphysema claim 45 , congenital hyperthyroidism claim 45 , osteogenesis imperfecta claim 45 , hereditary hypofibrinogenemia claim 45 , ACT deficiency claim 45 , Diabetes insipidus (DI) claim 45 , neurophyseal DI claim 45 , Neprogenic DI claim 45 , Charcot-Marie Tooth syndrome claim 45 , Perlizaeus-Merzbacher disease claim 45 , neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease claim 45 , Parkinson's disease claim 45 , Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis claim 45 , progressive supranuclear plasy claim 45 , Pick's disease claim 45 , several polyglutamine neurological disorders such as Huntington claim 45 , Spinocerebullar ataxia type I claim 45 , spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy claim 45 , Dentatorubal pallidoluysian claim 45 , and Myotonic dystrophy claim 45 , as well as Spongiform encephalopathies claim 45 , such as Hereditary Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (due to Prion protein processing defect) claim 45 , Fabry ...

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A CARD COMBINATION AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR: WAGERING ON HANDS OF CARDS

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games. 1. A machine implemented method , the method comprising:providing first information about a set of hands of cards to a first user, wherein the first information identifies a first set of cards of a first hand of the set of hands, wherein the first set of cards of the first hand comprises at least one card of the first hand but less than all cards of the first hand;providing second information about the set of hands of cards to a second user, wherein the second information identifies a first set of cards of a second hand of the set of hands, wherein the first set of cards of the second hand comprises at least one card of the second hand but less than all cards of the second hand;for each hand of cards of the set of hands, providing third information to the first and the second users, wherein, for the hand, the third information identifies a respective number of first wagers that the hand will be a winning hand; andfor each hand of cards of the set of hands, updating the third information based on any respective additional first wagers placed after at least one of the first information, the second information, and the third information was provided.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing fourth information to the first user and the second user, wherein the fourth information identifies all cards of a third hand of the set of hands.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the first information comprises:providing first information about the set of hands of cards to the first user, wherein the first information identifies all cards of a ...

ELECTRONIC SECURITIES MARKETPLACE HAVING INTEGRATION WITH ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An electronic trading marketplace (ETM) communicates with interfacing modules interfacing directly with order management systems (OMS's) at trading institutions. The interfacing modules automatically transmit orders from the OMS databases to the ETM and update the OMS databases in response to orders executed at the ETM. Traders can communicate with the ETM to anonymously negotiate trades of securities. 1. An apparatus comprising:a computing device; anda non-transitory medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that when executed by the computing device cause the apparatus to:receive an indication of an order stored in an order management system of a trading firm;determine that no active matching counter order for the order is available for executing a trade involving the order;in response to determining that no active matching counter order is accessible, determine that a previously active matching counter order to the order existed at a time prior to receiving the indication of the order; andin response to determining that the previously active matching order existed, query a party related to the previously active matching counter order to find a counter party for the trade.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the previously active matching counter order includes at least a part that was previously fulfilled.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the previously active matching counter order includes at least a part that was previously unfulfilled.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the previously active matching counter order includes at least a part that expired.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which determining that no currently active matching counter order for the first order is accessible includes searching a set of currently active orders.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , in which the set of currently active orders includes active orders in respective databases of respective order management systems of the plurality of potential counter parties ...

PLACEMENT OF GATEWAYS NEAR SERVICE BEAMS

A method and system are presented for operating a multibeam satellite system involving positioning a plurality of service beams associated with a plurality of service beam coverage areas and positioning a feeder beam associated with a feeder beam coverage area. The feeder beam coverage area is at a proximity to at least one service beam coverage area. The feeder beam coverage area includes at least one gateway. Each of the plurality of service beam coverage areas uses a color. The at least near service beam coverage area uses at least one color from the plurality of colors. The feeder beam uses at least one color, excluding the at least one color used by the at least one near service beam coverage area. 1an antenna system configured to create a beam pattern having a plurality of different colors, such that signals associated with each color are orthogonal to signals associated with each of the other colors, the spot beam satellite being configured to receive data from a plurality of service beams and from a feeder beam, each service beam having an associated service beam coverage area and the feeder beam having an associated feeder beam coverage area,wherein the feeder beam coverage area is proximate to one or more of the service beam coverage areas,wherein the feeder beam and a service beam associated with each of the one or more service beam coverage areas proximate to the feeder beam are allocated a disjoint set of colors from the beam pattern, andwherein a set of colors allocated to the feeder beam includes all colors from the beam pattern not assigned to a service beam associated with each of the one or more service beam coverage areas proximate to the feeder beam.. A spot beam satellite comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/411,315, filed Mar. 25, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of International Application No. PCT/US2007/079567, filed Sep. 26, 2007, which claims the benefit of priority of the following U.S ...

MULTI SESSION GAMING

Example methods and devices are set forth for playing a game. In some embodiments, an inventory of game indicia is arranged in a random but established, serial order. In some embodiments, for each hand of play the player makes a wager and game indicia are displayed in order from the inventory to define a winning or losing outcome. In some embodiments, a display, as hands are played, displays the remaining constituency of the inventory and the player, before any game, can order re-shuffling and re-constitute of the inventory. Other embodiments are described. 1. A method comprising: (a) determining, by a computing device, a respective plurality of game elements from a set of game elements to make up a respective outcome, in which the set of game elements is arranged into a plurality of subsets that each include a respective at least two game elements, and', '(b) removing, by the computing device, each of the determined game elements from the set for play in subsequent rounds of the plurality of first rounds;, 'for each of the plurality of first rounds of a gameprior to play of at least some of the first rounds, displaying, by the computing device, a number of game elements remaining in each subset of the plurality of subsets after previously determined game elements have been removed from the set;saving, by the computing device, a state of the set without the determined and removed game elements at the end of a first gaming session;restoring, by the computing device, the state of the set for use in a plurality of second rounds of the game; andfacilitating, by the computing device, the plurality of second rounds using the set until an automatic restoration event.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:receiving a respective wager for each round of the first and second rounds; andproviding an award based on outcomes of at least some of the first and second rounds; and in which displaying the number of game elements includes enabling a player to deduce winning outcomes ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each of C and X is H.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein A and B are independently optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein A and B are independently selected from optionally substituted phenyl claim 3 , pyrazolyl claim 3 , pyridyl claim 3 , thiazolyl claim 3 , oxazolyl claim 3 , thiophenyl claim 3 , or furanyl.7. The method according to any one of claim 6 , wherein Ris selected from halo claim 6 , CF claim 6 , NH claim 6 , NH(C1-C6 alkyl) claim 6 , NHC(O)CH claim 6 , OH claim 6 , O(C1-C6 alkyl) claim 6 , OPh claim 6 , O-benzyl claim 6 , S—(C1-C6 alkyl) claim 6 , C1-C6 alkyl claim 6 , NO claim 6 , CN claim 6 , methylenedioxy claim 6 , ethylenedioxy claim 6 , SONH(C1-C6 alkyl) claim 6 , or SON(C1-C6 alkyl).8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said compound is selected compounds IA-1 to IA-139 in Table 1 compound I-1 to I-21 in Table 2.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein Cis H.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein{'sub': 1', '2, 'Xis selected from (C1-C4)-aliphatic, or C(O)—NH.'}13. The method according to claim 12 , said compound has one or more of the features selected from the group:{'sub': 3', '3', '2, '(a) Xis halo, CF, or NO; and'}{'sub': 2', '3', '2, '(b) Xis halo, CF, methyl, ethyl, propyl, or CONH.'}16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein Xand Care H.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein compounds of formula (IV) have one or more of the features selected from the group:{'sub': '2', 'claim-text': 5-(3′-trifluoromethylphenyl)-furan-2-yl;', '5-trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-furan-3-yl;', '5-t-butyl-2- ...

DISPLAY CHANGE AND/OR STATE SAVE IN GAME AND/OR GAME SERIES

Embodiments related to conducting a wagering game according to the rules of a base game includes defining a finite set of game indicia. In some embodiments the player plays multiple sequential game hand by placing a wager, receiving game indicia from the finite set cumulatively excluding any game indicia previously dealt, playing the game hand to completion, collecting the game indicia from the player and excluding the dealt game indicia from further play, and displaying at least the excluded game indicia or any winning combinations precluded by the excluded game indicia. In some embodiments the game hands continue in sequence until a restoration event, which may include a manually triggered restoration or an automatic restoration event, that restores the excluded game indicia. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising: (a) determining a plurality of game elements from the set of game elements,', '(b) removing the plurality of game elements from the set of game elements for subsequent rounds played using the set of game elements,', '(c) determining whether the plurality of game elements form a winning outcome, and', '(d) displaying at least one of: information about remaining game elements in the set and winning outcomes eliminated as a result of said removing; and, 'facilitating, by a computing device, a round of a game using a set of game elements by saving a state of the set when a first gaming session played ends; and', 'restoring the saved state when a second gaming session starts, in which the saved state includes information defining the game elements remaining in the set., 'facilitating, by the computing device, at least one additional round by subsequent steps (a)-(d) using the set of game elements until an automatic restoration event, in which facilitating the at least one additional round includes2. The method of claim 1 , in which the first gaming session takes place on a first gaming device and the second gaming session takes place on ...

MULTI-SYSTEM DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF DELIVERY AND/OR REFERRAL INFORMATION FOR ORDERS

Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include syndicating service providers for orders to a plurality of providers, in store delivery options, mobile device ordering, price arbitrage and/or other elements. Various other embodiments are described. 1. An apparatus comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that when executed by a computing device , causes the computing device to perform a method comprising:receiving an order for a restaurant from a user of a delivery service, in which the order includes an order to deliver a set of food items from the restaurant to the user;transmitting an indication of the order to the restaurant;determining that a plurality of delivery agents should be used to perform delivery of the set of food items from the restaurant to the user;selecting a first delivery agent to transfer the set of food items from the restaurant to a first location;selecting a second delivery agent to transfer the set of food items the first location to the user; andfacilitating delivery of the food items from the restaurant to the user using the first and second delivery agents.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which facilitating delivery includes notifying the first and second delivery agents of the first location and a time to meet at the first location to transfer the set of food items from the first delivery agent to the second delivery agent.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which facilitating delivery includes arranging an intermediary at the first location to receive the set of food items from the first delivery agent claim 1 , hold the set of food items for an amount of time claim 1 , and provide the set of food items to the second delivery agent.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , in which the order includes an order for a food item from a second restaurant claim 3 , in which the intermediary includes the second ...

PYRROLOPYRAZINE-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS

The invention relates to pyrrolopyrazine-spirocyclic piperidine amide compounds useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , independently for each occurrence:{'sup': 1', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '9', '8', '1, 'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2, 'Ris H, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, halo, CN, NRSOR, SOR, SR, SOR, NRCOR, NRCOR, CON(R), SON(R), CF, heterocycloalkyl, or a straight chain, branched, or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O, CO, S, SO, SOor NR, or two Rtaken together form an oxo group, or a 3 to 7 membered fused cycloalkyl ring, or a 3 to 7 membered spirocyclic ring;'}{'sup': 2', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '8', '9', '8, 'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'Ris H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, CN, OH, SOR, SR, SOR, COR, CON(R), SON(R), CF, CHF, or a straight chain, branched, or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O, CO, S, SO, SO, CF, or NR;'}{'sup': 3', '8', 'S', '8', '9', '8, 'sub': 2', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'Ris H, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, COR, COR, COH, CON(R), CF, CHCF, CHCHF, or a straight chain, branched, or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O, CO, S, SO, SOor NR;'}{'sup': 4', '8', '4, 'sub': 2', '2, 'Ris H, C1-C6 alkyl, halo, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, wherein up to two CHunits may be replaced by O, CO, S, SO, SO, or NR, or 2 Rtaken together form a fused 3 to 7 membered cycloalkyl ring;'}{'sup': 8', '9', '8, 'sub': 3', '2', '2, 'Ris H, C1-C6 alkyl, CF, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or a straight chain, branched, or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O, CO, S, SO, SOor NR, or 2 Rtaken together with the atoms to which they are attached form a ring;'}{'sup ...

METHOD OF MARKETING AND PROMOTING FIRST AID KIT

A method of distributing first aid kits includes providing a tool to a user. The tool includes a first list and a second list. The first list includes a plurality of different environments, and the second list includes a plurality of different first aid kits. Each of the plurality of environments is correlated to individual ones of the plurality of first aid kits. The tool identifies one of the plurality of first aid kits that is appropriate for use in a corresponding one of the plurality of environments. The method also includes receiving a communication from the user that the one of the plurality of first aid kits is desired. Furthermore, the method includes transferring to the user the one of the plurality of first aid kits. 1. A method of distributing first aid kits comprising:providing a tool to a user, the tool including a first list and a second list, the first list including a plurality of different environments, the second list including a plurality of different first aid kits, each of the plurality of environments being correlated to individual ones of the plurality of first aid kits, the tool identifying one of the plurality of first aid kits that is appropriate for use in a corresponding one of the plurality of environments;receiving a communication from the user that the one of the plurality of first aid kits is desired; andtransferring to the user the one of the plurality of first aid kits.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the tool further comprises providing to the user a third list claim 1 , the third list including a plurality of different foreseeable medical conditions claim 1 , each of the plurality of foreseeable medical conditions being correlated to individual ones of the plurality of different environments.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the tool further comprises providing to the user a severity ranking of each of the plurality of foreseeable medical conditions.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising including on ...

OSCILLATING TOOL ATTACHMENT FEATURE

A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position. 1. A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool , the clamp arrangement comprising:a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the accessory from the clamp assembly while the first clamp member remains coupled to the clamp assembly, the clamp assembly further comprising a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members; andan attachment plate that carries the clamp assembly, the attachment plate having a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position.2. The clamp arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener configured to selectively and removably extend through a portion ...

ADAPTIVE DATA RATE CONTROL FOR NARROWCAST NETWORKS

A system to provide narrowcast communications uses adaptive data rate control to individual subscribers such that the effects of precipitation or other link conditions, which are not common to all subscribers, is mitigated. The invention takes advantage of the fact that the narrowcast data consist of packets which are individually addressed to specific subscribers, or groups of subscribers. The narrowcast data is communicated on a plurality of channels, each of potentially differing data rates. The subscribers are assigned a particular channel, based upon their link quality, to receive packets addressed to them. The lower data rate channel will be less affected by adverse link conditions and are hence assigned to subscribers most likely to incur adverse link conditions. 1. (canceled)2. In a satellite communication network , a gateway for communicating with a plurality of user terminals via a satellite comprising: receive signal quality-of-reception parameters for a downlink signal from a user terminal from the plurality of user terminals over a return-channel,', 'wherein the signal quality-of-reception parameters is at least based on a carrier-to-noise ratio measured by the user terminal for the downlink signal;', 'determine downlink signal attributes for the user terminal based on the signal quality-of-reception parameters for the downlink signal received by the user terminal; and', 'generate a control signal for assignment of data packets destined for the user terminal from the plurality of user terminals to at least one attribute from the downlink signal attributes for the user terminal;, 'a control unit configured to receive the data packets destined for the user terminal from the plurality of user terminals, the data packets having an address of the user terminal;', 'receive the control signal from the control unit for assignment of the data packets to the at least one attribute from the downlink signal attributes; and', 'route the data packets for the user ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 1. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method of treating or lessening the severity of cystic fibrosis in a patient comprising the administering to said patient an effective amount of a compound the composition according to .57-. (canceled) The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/594,431, filed Nov. 8, 2006, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/734,506, filed on Nov. 8, 2005, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/754,086, filed on Dec. 27, 2005, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/802,458, filed on May 22, 2006, the entire contents of each of the above applications being incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.ABC transporters are a family of membrane transporter proteins that regulate the transport of a wide variety of pharmacological agents, potentially toxic drugs, and xenobiotics, as well as anions. ABC transporters are homologous membrane proteins that bind and use cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for their specific activities. Some of these transporters were discovered as multi-drug resistance proteins (like the MDR1-P glycoprotein, or the multi-drug resistance protein, MRP1), defending malignant cancer cells against chemotherapeutic agents. To date, ...

MULTI-STAGE CARD SELECT

Embodiments related to conducting a wagering game according to the rules of a base game includes defining a finite set of game indicia. In some embodiments the player plays multiple sequential game hand by placing a wager, receiving game indicia from the finite set cumulatively excluding any game indicia previously dealt, playing the game hand to completion, collecting the game indicia from the player and excluding the dealt game indicia from further play, and displaying at least the excluded game indicia or any winning combinations precluded by the excluded game indicia. In some embodiments the game hands continue in sequence until a restoration event, which may include a manually triggered restoration or an automatic restoration event, that restores the excluded game indicia. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising: (a) determining a plurality of respective ranks of each of a plurality of game elements with reference to the set of game elements,', '(b) determining a plurality of respective suits of each of the plurality of game elements without reference to the set of game elements,', '(c) removing, from the set for subsequent rounds played using the set of game elements, game elements that have a same rank as each of the respective ranks of the plurality of game elements,', '(d) determining whether the plurality of game elements form a winning outcome, and', '(e) displaying at least one of: information about remaining game elements in the set and winning outcomes eliminated as a result of said removing; and, 'facilitating, by a computing device, a round of a game using a set of game elements byfacilitating, by the computing device, at least one additional sequential game hand of steps (a)-(e) using the set of game elements until an occurrence of a restoration event, said restoration event including at least one of a manual and an automatic restoration event; andupon the restoration event occurring, restoring, by the gaming device, the set of ...

FREQUENCY RE-USE FOR SERVICE AND GATEWAY BEAMS

A method is presented for communicating data in a multibeam satellite system utilizing frequency re-use. The method comprises establishing uplink service beams and downlink service beams between a satellite and a plurality of subscriber terminals. A plurality of the uplink service beams are transmitted to the satellite by re-using at least one common uplink frequency channel. A plurality of the downlink service beams are transmitted from the satellite by re-using at least one common downlink frequency channel. The method further comprises establishing at least one uplink feeder beam and at least one downlink feeder beam between the satellite and a gateway terminal. The at least one uplink feeder beam is transmitted to the satellite by further re-using the at least one common uplink frequency channel. The at least one downlink feeder beam is transmitted from the satellite by further re-using the at least one common downlink frequency channel. 1receiving at a geosynchronous satellite a plurality of uplink service beams, each of the plurality of uplink service beams being associated with a different service beam coverage area which together form a combined service beam coverage area, at least one of the plurality of uplink service beams being received using a common uplink frequency and a common uplink polarization;transmitting, by the geosynchronous satellite, a plurality of downlink service beams;receiving, at the geosynchronous satellite, an uplink feeder beam using the common uplink frequency and the common uplink polarization from a gateway located within a feeder beam coverage area at least partially not overlapping the combined service beam coverage area and, in response to receiving the uplink feeder beam, forming the plurality of downlink service beams; andforming a downlink feeder beam responsive to the plurality of uplink service beams and transmitting, by the geosynchronous satellite, the downlink feeder beam.. A method for communicating data in a ...

CHROMAN-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS

The invention relates to chroman spirocyclic piperidine amide derivatives useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein all W's are CR.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein all W's are CH.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein one W is N.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least one W is NR'.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is O.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is SO.8. The compound of claim 5 , wherein R′ is C1-C6 alkyl.9. The compound of claim 5 , wherein R′ is CHor tBu.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris C1-C6 alkyl claim 1 , halo claim 1 , CN claim 1 , CON(R) claim 1 , R claim 1 , or a straight chain claim 1 , branched claim 1 , or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O claim 1 , CO claim 1 , S claim 1 , SO claim 1 , SO claim 1 , or NR.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein le is F claim 1 , CN claim 1 , or tBu.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris C1-C6 alkyl claim 1 , C1-C6 alkoxy claim 1 , OH claim 1 , OR claim 1 , N(R) claim 1 , heterocycloalkoxy claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , or a straight chain claim 1 , branched claim 1 , or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to two CHunits may be replaced with O claim 1 , S claim 1 , SO claim 1 , SOor NR.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein n is 0.15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein o is 0.17. The compound of claim 16 , wherein Ris H claim 16 , C1-C6 alkyl claim 16 , C1-C6 alkoxy claim 16 , halo claim 16 , CN claim 16 , OH claim 16 , CHF claim 16 , CF claim 16 , OCHF claim 16 , OCF claim 16 , R claim 16 , or a straight chain claim 16 , branched claim 16 , or cyclic (C1-C8)-Rwherein up to three CHunits may be replaced with O claim 16 , CO claim 16 , S claim 16 , SO claim 16 , SO claim 16 , or NR.18. The compound of claim 16 , wherein Ris H claim 16 , OCH claim 16 , OCHF ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE ACCESS OVER A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

A communication technique based on direct sequence spread spectrum signaling employs, for all users sharing an access channel, a single spreading code that has a duration sufficiently longer than the symbol length that the likelihood of confusion between users is minimized if not eliminated. The length of the spreading code is sufficiently long that contention events can occur only when two bursts occur at the receiver within one chip time of one another. 1modulating data bursts at the transmitters into symbols;spreading the symbols using a single common spreading code at a single common rate according to direct sequence spread spectrum signaling to obtain spread spectrum symbols, wherein said single common spreading code does not repeat during modulation of a data burst;transmitting the bursts of the spread spectrum symbols from the transmitters on a single shared asynchronous random access channel; andreceiving the bursts at the single common receiver wherein multiple bursts may overlap in time and wherein two transmission bursts collide only if the received bursts are separated by less than the duration of a single chip of said single common spreading code.. A method for communication of digital data from a plurality of independent transmitters to a common receiver, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/356,842 filed Jan. 21, 2009 which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11/538,431 filed Oct. 3, 2006 which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 11/431,228 filed May 9, 2006 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/531,996, filed Mar. 20, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,065,125 issued Jun. 20, 2006, which in turn claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/148,925, filed Aug. 13, 1999, all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety for all purposes. The present claimed subject matter derives priority from the earliest filed patent application.NOT ...

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON ODDS

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games. 1. A method , the method comprising:providing, by at least one processor electronically coupled to at least one memory, first information about a set of possible outcomes of an event to a user, wherein at least a part of the first information identifies a characteristic of a true outcome of the set of possible outcomes;receiving, by the at least one processor, a first wager on a first possible outcome of the set of possible outcomes from the user after providing the first information;revealing, by the at least one processor, to the user, after receiving the first wager, that a first subset of possible outcomes of the set of possible outcomes does not comprise the true outcome, wherein a second subset of possible outcomes of the set of possible outcomes comprises the true outcome, and wherein the set of possible outcomes consists of the first and second subsets of possible outcomes; andproviding, by the at least one processor, the user with an opportunity to change from the first wager to a second wager on a second possible outcome of the set of possible outcomes if the second subset of possible outcomes comprises the first possible outcome, the second subset of possible outcomes comprising the second possible outcome.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user loses the first wager if the first subset of possible outcomes comprises the first possible outcome.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first subset of possible outcomes does not comprise the first possible outcome and the second subset of possible outcomes comprises the first possible outcome ...

HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM

Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the R1-specific hydrolase is an Sn2-specific lipase.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the structured lipid is selected from the group consisiting of a cocoa butter alternative claim 1 , a synthetic cocoa butter claim 1 , a natural cocoa butter claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-dipalmitoyl-2-oleoylglycerol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-distearoyl-2-oleoylglycerol claim 1 , 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-3-stearoylglycerol and 1-oleoyl-2 claim 1 ,3-dimyristoylglycerol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said R1 ester comprises one or more of an omega-3 fatty acid claim 1 , an omega-6 fatty acid claim 1 , an omega-9 fatty acid claim 1 , or stearic acid.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said R1 ester comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of alpha-linolenic acid claim 1 , stearidonic acid claim 1 , eicosapentaenoic acid claim 1 , docosahexaenoic acid claim 1 , gamma-linolenic acid claim 1 , dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid claim 1 , arachidonic acid claim 1 , oleic acid claim 1 , palmitoleic acid claim 1 , and stearic acid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said synthesized structured lipid has a lower saturated fat content than said triacylglyceride.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said synthesized structured lipid has a lower trans fat content than said triacylglyceride.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is encoded by a nucleic acid comprising a nucleic acid sequence having at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1 and having at least one base residue change ...

PYRIDYL DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators. 5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of chloro claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , OH claim 1 , methoxy claim 1 , thiomethyl claim 1 , and trifluoromethoxy.7. The compound of claim 6 , wherein J is CH.8. The compound of claim 6 , wherein J is CF.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H or alkyl.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein W is a bond.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein W is an optionally substituted (C1-C6) alkylidene chain.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein W is selected from the group consisting of —CH— claim 1 , —NH— claim 1 , —O— claim 1 , —CO— claim 1 , and —OCH—.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of H claim 1 , OH claim 1 , heterocyclic claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , phenyl claim 1 , heteroaryl claim 1 , pyridyl claim 1 , alkoxy claim 1 , cycloalkyl claim 1 , and cyclohexyl.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein —W—Ris acyclic.15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein —W—Ris an aryl claim 1 , heteroaryl claim 1 , cycloaliphatic claim 1 , or heterocycloaliphatic ring.19. The compound of claim 18 , wherein J is CH.20. The compound of claim 18 , wherein J is CF.21. The compound of claim 18 , wherein —W—Ris acyclic.22. The compound of claim 18 , wherein —W—Ris an aryl claim 18 , heteroaryl claim 18 , cycloaliphatic claim 18 , or heterocycloaliphatic ring.33. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is selected from Table 1.34. A pharmaceutical composition comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(i) a compound of ; and'}(ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.35. The composition of claim 34 , further comprising an ...

Low heat transfer magnetic shelf attachment

A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having case structure. The merchandiser also includes a light assembly. The light assembly has a light housing and a light source coupled to the light housing to direct light generally toward the product display area. The merchandiser further includes an attachment mechanism having a magnet housing and a magnet substantially enclosed by the magnet housing. The attachment mechanism is coupled to the light housing opposite the light source to attach the light assembly to the case structure.

Satellite Architecture

A method is presented for transmitting data in a satellite system having multiple spot beams comprising (1) sending a broadband signal in a forward direction from a gateway terminal to a communications satellite for relay to at least one subscriber terminal, (2) receiving the broadband signal at the communications satellite, wherein the communications satellite comprises a bent pipe repeater having a plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers, (3) using one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers to amplify the broadband signal and no other broadband signal from the gateway terminal, to produce an amplified broadband signal, (4) sending the amplified broadband signal as one of a plurality of service spot beams to the at least one subscriber terminal, and (5) receiving and retrieving data from the amplified broadband signal at the at least one subscriber terminal. 1. A method for transmitting data in a satellite system having multiple spot beams , the method comprising:sending a broadband signal in a forward direction from a gateway terminal to a communications satellite for relay to at least one subscriber terminal;receiving the broadband signal at the communications satellite, wherein the communications satellite comprises a bent pipe repeater having a plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers, each satellite-based transmission amplifier capable of performing amplification to generate a service spot beam;amplifying the broadband signal using one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers to produce an amplified broadband signal, wherein the one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers is employed to amplify only the broadband signal and no other broadband signal from the gateway terminal;sending the amplified broadband signal to the at least one subscriber terminal, the amplified broadband signal being sent as one of a plurality of service spot beams, the one of the plurality of service ...

GATEWAY ROLLOUT

A method for providing satellite communications coverage for a geographical area includes operating a plurality of gateways including a first gateway and a second gateway. The first gateway is configured to utilize at least one first spot beam associated with at least one first coverage area, and the second gateway is configured to utilize at least one second spot beam associated with at least one second coverage area. As part of a phased deployment, the at least one second coverage area is expanded to include at least one third coverage area, and the second gateway is configured to provide relayed satellite communications to the plurality of second subscriber terminals located in the at least one second coverage area and to a plurality of third subscriber terminals located in the at least one third coverage area. 1. (canceled)2. The method of claim 11 ,wherein the at least one second spot beam comprises at least two second spot beams associated with at least two second coverage areas that are expanded as part of the phased deployment,wherein prior to expanding the at least two second coverage areas, the at least two second spot beams are configure to utilize a common color of frequency and polarization; andwherein upon expanding the at least two second coverage areas, the at least two second spot beams are configured to utilize distinct colors of frequency and polarization to reduce effects of interference with one another.3. The method of wherein upon expanding the at least two second coverage areas claim 2 , the at least two second spot beams are configured to use separate frequency bands.4. The method of wherein upon expanding the at least two second coverage areas claim 2 , the at least two second spot beams are configured to use different polarizations.5. The method of wherein adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) is used to expand the at least one second coverage area.6. The method of wherein increased transmission power is used to expand the at least one ...

Mobile gaming alert

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described.

RESOLVER TYPE SKEW SENSOR WITH GIMBAL ATTACHMENT

A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis. 1. A sensor assembly for measuring a position of a movable airfoil member , the sensor assembly comprising:a first pivot shaft attached for movement about a first axis, the first pivot shaft mountable to a movable airfoil member;a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis;at least one pivot arm attached to the second pivot shaft; anda sensor device including a sensor shaft rotatable responsive to movement of the at least one pivot arm to provide an output signal indicative of a position of the movable airfoil member.2. The sensor assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one pivot arm comprises a first pivot arm attached to a second pivot arm claim 1 , the first pivot arm pivotally attached to the sensor shaft and the second pivot arm attached to the second pivot shaft.3. The sensor assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first and second pivot arms are pivotally attached to one another to provide relative movement in parallel planes.4. The sensor assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first and second pivot arms are pivotally attached by a spherical bearing that provides for relative movement of the first and second pivot arms outside of parallel planes.5. The sensor assembly as recited in claim 3 , wherein movement of the first pivot shaft about the first axis is transverse to movement of the first and second pivot arms.6. The sensor ...

BLUNT IMPACT TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD

A blunt impact test apparatus includes an apparatus frame having track rails for positioning proximate the test structure; a track angle positioning mechanism engaging the track rails to control a slope of the track rails; and an impact cart adapted to roll on the track rails. 1. A blunt impact test apparatus for testing blunt impact against a test structure , comprising:an apparatus frame having track rails for positioning proximate the test structure;a track angle positioning mechanism engaging said track rails to control a slope of said track rails; andan impact cart adapted to roll on said track rails.2. The apparatus of further comprising an impact bumper on said impact cart.3. The apparatus of further comprising a frame lifting mechanism engaging said apparatus frame.4. The apparatus of wherein said frame lifting mechanism comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder and a piston extending from said hydraulic cylinder.5. The apparatus of wherein said frame rails are cylindrical and said impact cart comprises grooved cart wheels engaging said frame rails.6. The apparatus of further comprising at least one weight plate on said impact cart.7. The apparatus of wherein said track angle positioning mechanism comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder and a piston extending from said hydraulic cylinder.8. The apparatus of further comprising a release mechanism detachably engaging said impact cart.9. A method of testing a structure for survivability after impact claim 1 , comprising:providing a test structure for testing;providing an inclined ramp placed proximate to said test structure;placing a cart on said ramp, said cart configured to roll on said ramp; androlling said cart down said ramp against said test structure.10. The method of further comprising raising said cart to a predetermined height on said ramp.11. The method of further comprising placing at least one weight plate on said cart.12. The method of further comprising providing an impact bumper on said cart ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTC”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 148-. (canceled)5052-. (canceled)53. The method according to claim 49 , wherein one Rthat is attached to 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is aryl or heteroaryl claim 49 , each optionally substituted with 1 claim 49 , 2 claim 49 , or 3 of R; wherein Ris —ZR; wherein each Zis independently a bond or an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic chain wherein up to two carbon units of Zare optionally and independently replaced by —CO— claim 49 , —CS— claim 49 , —CONR— claim 49 , —CONRNR— claim 49 , —CO— claim 49 , —COO— claim 49 , —NRCO— claim 49 , —O— claim 49 , —NRCONR— claim 49 , —OCONR— claim 49 , —NRNR— claim 49 , —NRCO— claim 49 , —S— claim 49 , —SO— claim 49 , —SO— claim 49 , —NR— claim 49 , —SONR— claim 49 , —NRSO— claim 49 , or —NRSONR—; each Ris independently R claim 49 , halo claim 49 , —OH claim 49 , —NH claim 49 , —NO claim 49 , —CN claim 49 , —CF claim 49 , or —OCF; and each Ris independently hydrogen claim 49 , an optionally substituted Caliphatic group claim 49 , an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic claim 49 , an optionally substituted heterocycloaliphatic claim 49 , an optionally substituted aryl claim 49 , or an optionally substituted heteroaryl.54. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the one Rattached to the 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 claim 53 , 2 claim 53 , or 3 of R.55. The method according to claim 53 , wherein the one Rattached to the 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 claim 53 , 2 claim 53 , or 3 of R.56. The method according to claim 53 , ...

FLASH MEMORY BASED STORED SAMPLE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

A flash-memory based stored-sample electronic music synthesizer enables the electronic reproduction of a large number of independent voices while accommodating the exacting demands of voice continuity, minimal note-start latency, and voice synchronicity. Error correction code associated with each page of a sound sample is stored with the sound sample and is retrieved with the sound sample during playback to thereby increase the overall sample retrieval rate. 1. A stored sample music synthesizer using flash memory to store samples of sounds to be played , said synthesizer storing said samples as sets of samples of a size less than the size of the data retrievable in a single read of the flash memory and storing error correction code for the respective samples as part of each sample.2. The synthesizer of in which the error correction code for a sample is stored at the end of the corresponding sample.3. The synthesizer of in which data is retrieved from the flash memory a page at a time claim 1 , each page containing both a sound sample and error correction code for that sample.4. The synthesizer of in which the size of the sample retrieved during a read operation is on the order of a kilobyte (KiB) and the size of the error correction code for the retrieved page is on the order of several bytes.5. The synthesizer of in which the size of the sample retrieved during a read operation is a kilobyte (KiB) and the size of the error correction code corresponding to the retrieved sample is four bytes.6. The synthesizer of in which the samples claim 1 , together with the error correction code associated with them claim 1 , are stored in a NAND flash memory and are retrieved a page at a time into a sample buffer memory for subsequent playback claim 1 , each page containing both a sound sample and error correction code for that sample.7. The synthesizer of in which the error correction code for a sample is stored in flash memory adjacent the sample and in which the size of the ...

Heteroaryl Derivatives as CFTR Modulators

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

LOCK FOR POWER TOOL

A power tool including a sliding member slidably received in the power tool and a pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening. First ends of each of the lock plates are pivotably attached to a support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member. A first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support. 1. A power tool , comprising:a sliding member slidably received in the power tool;a support;a biasing member; anda pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening,first ends of each of the lock plates being pivotably attached to the support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member,each of the pair of lock plates being biased by the biasing member such that a first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support.2. The power tool according to claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of each lock plate is offset from an axis of rotation of the lock plate's pivot point.3. The power tool according to claim 1 , further comprising:a shoe for bearing against a workpiece, ...

Multidimensional digital platform for building integration and analysis

A system is provided for qualifying and analyzing data for at least one business intelligence. A platform receives source data. A data management system transforms raw data and stores it. An analytic engine is included. In operation the data management system receives first, second, and third streams of source data. The first stream is client source data, the second stream is public source data and the third stream is acquired by the data management system. The data management system organizes the first, second and third streams of data into items and their attributes. The analytic engine receives the items with their attributes from the data management system and applies logic to provide multi-dimensional analysis relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence. 1. A system for qualifying and analyzing data for at least one business intelligence , comprising:a platform that receives source data;a data management system that transforms raw data and stores it;an analytic engine;wherein in operation the data management system receives first, second, and third streams of source data, the first stream of data being client source data, the second stream of data being public source data and the third stream being data acquired by the data management system; the data management system organizing the first, second and third streams of data into items and their attributes; andthe analytic engine receiving the items with their attributes from the data management system and applying logic to provide multi-dimensional analysis relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:analysis and report preparation logic.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a user interface that a user uses to interact with the platform.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a peer network.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:adaptive intelligence logic.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the source data includes ...

Multidimensional digital platform for building integration and analysis

A method is provided for qualifying and analyzing business intelligence. At a first part of a data management system receives first, second and third streams of data. The first stream is client provided source data, the second is public source data and the third is data management system internal data previously collected and managed source data in the data management system. The three streams of data are organized into items and their attributes at the data management system. The source data is transformed at a data warehouse where it becomes normalized. Logic is applied to provide multi-dimensional analysis of transformed source data relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence. The data warehouse includes updated data from the multi-dimensional analysis. A user interface communicates with the data management system to create statistical information that illustrates impact over time and value. 1. A method for qualifying and analyzing business intelligence , comprising:receiving at a first part of a data management system first, second and third streams of data, the first stream of data being client provided source data, the second stream of data being public source data and the third stream being data management system internal data previously collected and managed source data in the data management system;organizing the first, second and third streams of data into items and their attributes at the data management system;transforming the source data into transformed source data where it is normalized relative to data management data internal data;applying logic to provide multi-dimensional analysis of transformed source relative to a scale for at least one business intelligence;transforming the data warehouse to include updated data from the multi-dimensional analysis; andcommunicating through a user interface with the data management system to create statistical information that illustrates impact over time and value.2. The method of claim 1 , ...

Methods and Systems for Content Enhancement

A method, system and computer program product for progressive enhancement of content in a browser. The method includes receiving a document with content containing a plurality of elements and parsing the received content with at least one processor. The method also includes identifying a subset of the plurality of elements that are marked for enhancement and replacing each of the element in the identified subset with their respective enhancement to obtain the document with the enhanced elements. 1. A computer-implemented method for progressive content enhancement in a web browser , comprising:receiving a document with a content containing a plurality of elements;parsing the received content with at least one processor;identifying a subset of the plurality of elements that are marked for enhancement; andreplacing each of the elements in the identified subset with their respective enhancements to obtain the document with the enhanced elements.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving receives the content from an author of the document.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying comprises using an attribute to define elements to be replaced.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the replacing comprises replacing a low fidelity version of an element with a corresponding high fidelity version of the element.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , further comprising:detecting a high fidelity version of an element when an author script inserts the high fidelity version of the element into the document.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , further comprising:detecting a high fidelity version of an element when a user agent parses a document during loading of the document in the web browser.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , the replacing further comprising:contacting a registry for a list of available high fidelity versions of an element.8. The computer-implemented method ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALIGNING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

An irrigation system includes a central pivot and a series of mobile towers connected to the central pivot and to one another by support structure. Each mobile tower has wheels and a motor for driving at least one of the wheels. A control system for maintaining alignment of the mobile towers includes a location-determining component for determining a position or orientation of each of the mobile towers and a computing device operable to detect mis-alignment of the mobile towers based on the position or orientation of each of the mobile towers, determine a control sequence to re-align the mobile towers, and send commands to at least one of the motors for implementing the control sequence. 1. An irrigation system comprising:a central pivot;a series of mobile towers connected to the central pivot and to one another by support structure, each mobile tower having wheels and a motor for driving at least one of the wheels; and a location-determining component for determining a position or orientation of each of the mobile towers;', 'a computing device operable to detect mis-alignment of the mobile towers based on the position or orientation of each of the mobile towers, determine a control sequence to re-align the mobile towers, and send commands to at least one of the motors for implementing the control sequence., 'a control system for maintaining alignment of the mobile towers, the control system comprising—'}2. The irrigation system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the control sequence includes turning some of the motors on or off claim 1 , changing the direction of some of the motors claim 1 , or increasing or decreasing the speed of some of the motors.3. The irrigation system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the computing device is further operable to determine if the mis-alignment of the mobile towers is within safe operating parameters or outside safe operating parameters.4. The irrigation system as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the computing device is operable ...

FLEXIBLE CAPACITY SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Systems and methods for supporting more flexible coverage areas and spatial capacity assignments using satellite communications systems are disclosed. A hub-spoke, bent-pipe satellite communications system includes: terminals; gateways; a controller for specifying data for controlling satellite operations in accordance with a frame definition including timeslots for a frame and defining an allocation of capacity between forward and return traffic; and a satellite including: pathways; at least one LNA, an output of which is for coupling to a pathway and to amplify uplink beam signals in accordance with the allocation; and at least one HPA, an input of which is for coupling to the pathway and to amplify downlink beam signals in accordance with the allocation, and wherein the frame definition specifies at least one pathway as a forward pathway for at least one timeslot and as a return pathway for at least one other timeslot in the frame. 1. A hub-spoke , bent-pipe satellite communications system comprising:a plurality of terminals;a plurality of gateways configured to communicate with the plurality of terminals;a controller configured to specify data for controlling satellite operations in accordance with a frame definition, the frame definition comprising a plurality of timeslots for a frame and defining an allocation of capacity between forward traffic, from at least one gateway to a plurality of terminals, and return traffic, from a plurality of terminals to at least one gateway; and a plurality of pathways;', 'at least one low noise amplifier (LNA), wherein an output of the at least one LNA is configured to be coupled to a pathway of the plurality of pathways and to amplify uplink beam signals in accordance with the allocation of capacity between forward traffic and return traffic defined by the frame definition; and', 'at least one high power amplifier (HPA), wherein an input of the at least one HPA is configured to be coupled to the pathway of the plurality of ...

PORTABLE GENERATOR COVER

A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage. 1. A portable generator cover , comprising:a roof portion configured and arranged to sit on top of a frame of a portable generator; anda strap to secure the roof portion to the frame of the portable generator.2. The portable generator cover of claim 1 , wherein the roof portion further comprises having a left side and a right claim 1 , the left side and right side hinged about a centerline forming an inverted V-shape with an apex.3. The portable generator cover of claim 1 , wherein the strap is secured horizontally between a left side and a right side of the roof portion claim 1 , and further configured and arranged to pass under a portion of the frame of the portable generator.4. The portable generator cover of claim 1 , wherein the strap is vertically secured to an apex of the roof portion and a portion of the frame of the portable generator.5. A portable generator cover claim 1 , comprising:a roof portion having a left side and a right, the left side and right side hinged about a centerline forming an inverted V-shape with an apex; anda horizontal strap connected to the left side and the right side of the roof portion.6. The portable generator cover of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical strap having one end connected near the apex of the roof portion and ...

MANAGING COMPONENTS FOR USE IN VIDEOCONFERENCES

In a method for managing a plurality of components for use in videoconferences, information about the plurality of components is received from a component manager associated with the plurality of components, wherein the information comprises component-specific and environmental information about the components. In addition, configurations for the components are determined based upon the received information. 1. A method for managing a plurality of components for use in videoconferences , said method comprising:receiving information about the plurality of components from a component manager associated with the plurality of components, wherein the information comprises component-specific and environmental information about the components; anddetermining, by a processor, configurations for the components based upon the received information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the component-specific information comprises information pertaining to functionalities of the components claim 1 , wherein the environmental information about the components comprises information pertaining to physical characteristics of the components claim 1 , and wherein determining the configurations for the components further comprises determining configurations for the components that substantially enable predetermined conditions to be provided during videoconferences while remaining within the functionalities of the components.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein receiving the information from the component manager further comprises receiving the information about the components from the component manager remotely over a network connection.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining current configurations of the components; andwherein determining configurations for the components further comprises determining the configurations as deviations from the current configurations.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein determining the current ...

ELECTRONIC SECURITIES MARKETPLACE HAVING INTEGRATION WITH ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An electronic trading marketplace (ETM) communicates with interfacing modules interfacing directly with order management systems (OMS's) at trading institutions. The interfacing modules automatically transmit orders from the OMS databases to the ETM and update the OMS databases in response to orders executed at the ETM. Traders can communicate with the ETM to anonymously negotiate trades of securities. 148-. (canceled)49. A method comprising:receiving, by at least one electronic marketplace from a computer system configured to access an order management system of a trading firm, non-binding indication reflecting open orders in the order management system, in which the open orders include at least one first order;receiving, by the at least one electronic marketplace, at least one second order;determining, by the at least one electronic marketplace, that the second order matches the at least one first order;in response to determining that the second order matches the at least one first order, transmitting, from the electronic marketplace to the trading firm, a request for acceptance of a trade fulfilling at least part of the first order and at least part of the second order;receiving, by the electronic marketplace, the acceptance by the trading firm;in response to receiving the acceptance, facilitating execution of the trade, by the electronic marketplace, without a negotiation between the trading firm and an originator of the second order regarding the trade; andsuppressing, by the electronic marketplace, evidence of the determination that the second order matches the at least one first order and the acceptance until after facilitating execution of the trade.50. The method of claim 49 , in which suppressing evidence of the determination and the acceptance includes at least one of: performing at least some actions as if the determination and the acceptance were not made claim 49 , transmitting misleading information regarding the determination and the acceptance claim ...

ORDER CANCELLATION

A trading platform and trading method that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 159-. (canceled)60. A method comprising:determining, by a computer system of an electronic marketplace, a number;counting, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the number of received first indications, in which each first indications indicates a respective first order, in which each first order defines a respective first trade;after receiving the number of first indications, receiving, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, a second indication of a second order, in which the second order defines a second trade;constraining, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace in response to having counted the number of first indications before the second indication, a cancellation of the second order for a period of time; andallowing, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the cancellation of the second order after the period of time if an acceptance to enter into the second trade is not identified during the period of time.61. The method of claim 60 , comprising:querying, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, a plurality of participants regarding the first orders; andquerying, by the computer system of the electronic marketplace, the plurality of participants for an acceptance to enter into the second trade; and62. The method of claim 61 , comprising: that no matching order is stored in an order management system associated with any of the plurality of participants, and', 'that none of the plurality of participants accepts an offer to enter into the respective first trade defined by the first order., 'for each of the first orders, determining at least one of63. The method of claim 62 , in which determining at least one of: that no matching order is stored in the order management system associated with any of the plurality of participants claim 62 , and that none ...

DECK RESTORATION IN GAME SERIES

Embodiments related to conducting a wagering game according to the rules of a base game includes defining a finite set of game indicia. In some embodiments the player plays multiple sequential game hand by placing a wager, receiving game indicia from the finite set cumulatively excluding any game indicia previously dealt, playing the game hand to completion, collecting the game indicia from the player and excluding the dealt game indicia from further play, and displaying at least the excluded game indicia or any winning combinations precluded by the excluded game indicia. In some embodiments the game hands continue in sequence until a restoration event, which may include a manually triggered restoration or an automatic restoration event, that restores the excluded game indicia. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising: (a) determining a plurality of respective ranks of each of a plurality of game elements with reference to the set of game elements,', '(b) determining a plurality of respective suits of each of the plurality of game elements without reference to the set of game elements,', '(c) removing, from the set for subsequent rounds played using the set of game elements, game elements that have a same rank as each of the respective ranks of the plurality of game elements,', '(d) determining whether the plurality of game elements form a winning outcome, and', '(e) displaying at least one of: information about remaining game elements in the set and winning outcomes eliminated as a result of said removing; and, 'facilitating, by a computing device, a round of a game using a set of game elements byfacilitating, by the computing device, at least one additional sequential game hand of steps (a)-(e) using the set of game elements until an occurrence of a restoration event, said restoration event including at least one of a manual and an automatic restoration event; andupon the restoration event occurring, restoring, by the gaming device, the set of ...

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS SURFACE PROTEIN SA1789 AND PROTECTIVE VACCINE BASED THEREON

The novel protein SA1789 from is provided as well as nucleic acid and nucleic acid sequence homologues encoding this protein. Also provided is a composition, particularly a vaccine, comprising SA1789 protein or a fragment or derivative thereof capable of generating an immune response that leads to the killing and clearance of 1. An isolated polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2 or a fragment , variant or derivative thereof , wherein said polypeptide is not SEQ ID NO: 4.2. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide differs from SEQ ID NO: 2 by up to 25 alterations.3. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2 or is a derivative thereof.4. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said derivative comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2 and one or more additional regions or moieties covalently joined to said amino acid sequence claim 1 , wherein each region or moiety is independently selected from a region or moiety having at least one of the following properties: enhances the immune response claim 1 , facilitates purification claim 1 , or facilitates polypeptide stability.5. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said derivative consists of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2 with a N-terminal methionine.6. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2.7. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide consists of the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2.8. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide is substantially purified.9S. aureus. The isolated polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein said polypeptide provides protective immunity against a strain.10S. aureus. A composition able to induce a protective immune response in a patient against infection comprising an immunologically ...

OSCILLATING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

A power tool constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure can include a repositionable tool accessory. The repositionable tool accessory can be selectively coupled to a first mounting structure on the tool. The repositionable tool accessory can include a tool accessory housing, a rod, a roller, and a locking knob. The tool accessory housing can define a first rod opening and include engaging structure that is configured to cooperatively mate with the first mounting structure. The rod can slidably translate along the first rod opening. The roller can be rotatably coupled to a distal portion of the rod. The locking knob can be movable between an unlocked position wherein the rod is freely translatable along the first rod opening to locate the roller at different locations relative to the output member, and a lock position wherein the rod is fixed relative to the tool accessory housing. 1. A power tool comprising:a tool housing;a motor disposed in the tool housing and that drives an output member;a first mounting structure arranged on the tool housing; and a tool accessory housing defining a first rod opening and having engaging structure configured to cooperatively mate with the first mounting structure;', 'a rod having a proximal portion, an intermediate portion and a distal portion, the rod slidably translatable along the first rod opening;', 'a roller rotatably coupled to the distal portion of the rod; and', 'a locking member coupled to the tool accessory housing and movable between an unlocked position wherein the rod is freely translatable along the first rod opening to locate the roller at different locations relative to the output member and a locked position wherein the rod is fixed relative to the tool accessory housing., 'a repositionable tool accessory selectively coupled to the first mounting structure, the repositionable tool accessory comprising2. The power tool of wherein the tool accessory housing further defines a second rod ...

ADAPTIVE DATA RATE CONTROL FOR NARROWCAST NETWORKS

A system to provide narrowcast communications uses adaptive data rate control to individual subscribers such that the effects of precipitation or other link conditions, which are not common to all subscribers, is mitigated. The invention takes advantage of the fact that the narrowcast data consist of packets which are individually addressed to specific subscribers, or groups of subscribers. The narrowcast data is communicated on a plurality of channels, each of potentially differing data rates. The subscribers are assigned a particular channel, based upon their link quality, to receive packets addressed to them. The lower data rate channel will be less affected by adverse link conditions and are hence assigned to subscribers most likely to incur adverse link conditions. 1. (canceled)2. A satellite communication network system comprising: [ receive a first data packet contained within the downlink signal having an address for the user terminal;', 'demodulate the first data packet using a first modulation and coding for the first data packet; and', 'derive signal information associated with the downlink signal;, 'a demodulator unit configured to, 'a frame decoder unit communicatively coupled to the demodulator unit and configured to decode the first data packet received from the demodulator unit; and', receive the signal information associated with the downlink signal from the demodulator unit;', 'determine a carrier-to-noise ratio using the signal information;', 'determine an at least one signal quality-of-reception parameter using the carrier-to-noise ratio; and', 'transmit the at least one signal quality-of-reception parameter to the gateway using a return-channel for at least adjusting a modulation and coding used by the gateway for a plurality of consecutive data packets destined for the user terminal; and, 'a signal quality calculation unit communicatively coupled to the demodulator unit and configured to], 'a user terminal for receiving a downlink signal from a ...

TRACE JUMPERS FOR DISC DRIVE SUSPENSIONS

Jumper constructions for an integrated lead flexure for a disk drive head suspension include a conductive base layer, an insulating layer over the base layer, a plurality of traces arranged on the insulating layer, and an isolated conductor layer arranged under the insulating layer. The plurality of traces include a first trace and a second trace and the isolated conductor layer is electrically isolated from the conductive base layer and electrically connects the first and second traces. 1. An integrated lead flexure for a disk drive head suspension , the integrated lead flexure comprising:a conductive base layer including an isolated portion electrically isolated from a surrounding portion of the base layer;an insulating layer over the base layer; andan interleaved array of coplanar traces over the insulating layer, the array including first, second, and third traces extending adjacent to one another, the second trace extending between the first and third traces with the first and third traces being electrically connected through the isolated portion of the base layer.2. The integrated lead flexure of claim 1 , wherein the third trace forms a complete loop.3. The integrated lead flexure of claim 1 , wherein a spacing between the first and second traces is substantially different than a spacing between the second and third traces at a location along the interleaved array where the first and third traces are electrically connected.4. The integrated lead flexure of claim 1 , wherein the first trace is of a substantially different width than the second trace at a location along the interleaved array where the first and third traces are electrically connected.5. An integrated lead flexure for a disk drive head suspension claim 1 , comprising:a conductive base layer;an insulating layer over the base layer;a trace layer arranged on the insulating layer, the trace layer including a first trace and a second trace; andan isolated conductor layer arranged over the trace layer ...

BENT PIPE BEAM SWITCHING FOR VIRTUAL UTILITY GATEWAYS

A method for communicating includes utilizing a satellite comprising receivers, transmitters, transmit switches, and a gateway switch structure. Prior to a time T, each of at least P receivers are used to receive one of at least P signals from P gateway terminals. During one frame, the gateway switch structure is used to switch the at least P signals to the plurality of transmit switches. Each of the at least P signals are switched into fixed location beams. After time T and before a time T, each of at least Q receivers are used to receive a different one of at least Q signals from Q gateway terminals. During one frame, the gateway switch structure is used to switch the at least Q signals to the plurality of transmit switches. Each of the at least Q signals are switched into fixed location beams. Q and P are non-zero positive integers and Q Подробнее

INTERFERENCE MANAGEMENT IN A HUB-SPOKE SPOT BEAM SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Conducting communications via a satellite includes using an antenna subsystem to provide fixed location spot beams. The spot beams may be assigned to beam groups according to an objective. At least one transmit-side switch may be sequentially switched to connect an output of a first pathway with different spot beams within a first beam group to establish traffic according to a first transmit beam switching pattern. At least one transmit-side switch may be sequentially switched to connect an output of the second pathway with different spot beams within a second beam group to establish traffic according to a second transmit beam switching pattern. The first and second transmit beam switching patterns may be coordinated to avoid substantial interference between traffic transmitted to a spot beam of the first beam group on a same frequency as traffic transmitted to a spot beam of the second beam group. 1. A method for conducting communications via a satellite comprising: wherein a first beam group comprises: (a) one of the spot beams illuminating a first gateway terminal, and (b) one of the spot beams illuminating a first user terminal;', 'wherein a second beam group comprises: (a) one of the spot beams illuminating a second gateway terminal, and (b) one of the spot beams illuminating a second user terminal;', 'wherein the satellite comprises a first pathway associated with the first beam group and a second pathway associated with the second beam group;, 'using an antenna subsystem of the satellite to provide a plurality of fixed location spot beams in a hub-spoke spot beam satellite communication system, the spot beams being assigned to beam groups according to an objective;'}sequentially switching at least one transmit-side switch associated with the first pathway to connect an output of the first pathway with different spot beams within the first beam group to establish traffic between a gateway and at least one user terminal, according to a first transmit beam ...

ELECTRONIC GAMING BASED ON INTERMEDIATE POINTS IN AN EVENT

Systems and methods related to gaming based on the results at intervals of a race. 1. A method comprising the steps of:from one or more sensors at a race event, receiving at least one position or time of at least one race participant at at least one intermediate point within the race event; andcomputing in a computer an adjustment to at least one rule characteristic of a computer-simulated game based, at least in part on the at least one received position or time.2. The method of claim 1 , in whichthe simulated game includes at least one of a card game, a number-based game, a slot game, a roulette game, and a fantasy sports game.3. The method of claim 1 , in which adjusting the at least one characteristic includes enabling a bonus round of the game.4. The method of claim 1 , in whichcomputing the at least one position or time includes receiving from the sensor(s) a plurality of positions of the at least one race participant at a plurality of intermediate points.5. The method of claim 4 , in whichadjusting includes adjusting based on a change in the plurality of positions.6. The method of claim 4 , in whichthe at least one race participant includes a plurality of race participants. This application claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 12/020,838, filed Jan. 28, 2008, which is incorporated by reference.This application relates in general to betting on events and, more particularly, to a system and method for gaming based upon intermediate points in a race event.In general, in a first aspect, the invention features a method. A first position of a first race participant is determined at an intermediate point within a race event. A second position of a second race participant is determined at an intermediate point within the race event. An outcome of a game is determined, based, at least in part, on the first position and the second position, in which the outcome of the game may result from a plurality of possible game actions. At least one game action is ...

PROVIDING SERVER PERFORMANCE DECISION SUPPORT

An application provides server performance decision support to end-users. The application monitors the transaction data of servers. The transaction data includes network communications as well as server specific information such as resource utilization. The application captures a sample of the transaction data. The captured sample can be random or predetermined. The sample is limited in length according to a preset time value. The application analyzes the sample to determine performance metrics for the server. The application presents the performance metrics within a business intelligence data structure to enable an end-user to data mine the performance metrics according to additional variables. 1. A method executed at least in part in a computing device for providing server performance decision support , the method comprising:monitoring transaction data of a server;capturing a sample of the transaction data of the server according to a predetermined scheme;analyzing the captured sample to determine performance metrics for the server; andpresenting the performance metrics in a business intelligence data structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the sample comprises:employing a data structure technology analysis to generate high performance queries; andanalyzing the captured sample of the transaction data according to one or more scalable algorithms through the high performance queries.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:providing self-service business intelligence to end users through the high performance queries, wherein the performance metrics are generated dynamically based on at least one of a business intelligence need of an end user and according to one or more analysis parameters provided by the end user.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:grouping the server with one or more other servers according to an operations category including at least one of: a service and a role; andanalyzing the captured sample using additional ...

MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MONITORING CLOUD COMPUTING

An application provides cloud computing master data management. The application determines a rank associated with received server information from a server. The source rank is adjusted according to evaluation of server information against naming convention standards. The source rank is used in determining a category matching the server information. An assigned category includes instructions to configure assets of a server. The application assembles configuration information from the assigned category and provides the configuration information to the server. 1. A method executed at least in part in a computing device for providing cloud computing master data management , the method comprising:receiving server information from a server;determining a source rank associated with the server information;determining at least one category for the server according to the source rank and the server information; andproviding configuration information associated with the at least one category.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one category includes a server role from the set of: a customer server claim 1 , a datacenter server claim 1 , and a service server.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating the configuration information from: relationship information with other cloud computing components, data store configuration, and executable code associated with the server information; andstoring the configuration information in a normalized data store.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:providing the configuration information from the normalized data store.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuration information includes business logic and rules to perform at least one from a set of:creating a data store in the server;deploying source code to the data store; andcreating data store objects and jobs associated with the source code in the data store.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:gathering business rules from manual and ...

UZM-39 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE

A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes have been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. 2. The process of further comprising modifying the coherently grown composite using a technique selected from the group consisting of calcination claim 1 , ion-exchange claim 1 , steaming claim 1 , acid treatment claim 1 , acid extraction claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with crystal thickness in at least one dimension of less than about 30 to about 50 nm.4. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with pore diameters of less than about 2 nm.6. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with crystal thickness in at least one dimension of less than about 30 to about 50 nm.7. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with pore diameters of less than about 2 nm.8. The process of further comprising modifying the coherently grown composite using a technique selected from the group consisting of calcination claim 5 , ion-exchange claim 5 , steaming claim 5 , acid treatment claim 5 , acid extraction claim 5 , and combinations thereof. This application claims priority from Provisional Application No. 61/578,909 filed Dec. 22, 2011, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This invention relates to a new family of aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-39. They are represented by the empirical formula of:NaMTAlESiOwhere M represents a metal or metals from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, T is the organic directing agent derived from reactants R and Q where R is an A,Ω-dihalosubstituted alkane such as 1,4-dibromobutane and Q is at least one neutral amine having 6 or fewer carbon atoms such as 1-methylpyrrolidine. E is a framework element such as gallium.Zeolites are crystalline ...

Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on odds

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.

LAYERED CONVERSION SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES

A new synthesis technique has been developed to prepare a family of coherently grown composites of at least two zeotypes. Examples of these composites are represented by the empirical formula. 2. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with crystal thickness in at least one dimension of less than about 30 to about 50 nm.3. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with pore diameters of less than about 2 nm.4. The process of wherein M is selected from the group consisting of lithium claim 1 , sodium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , rubidium claim 1 , cesium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , strontium claim 1 , barium claim 1 , zinc and mixtures thereof.5. The process of wherein the source of M is selected from the group consisting of halide claim 1 , nitrate claim 1 , sulfate claim 1 , hydroxide claim 1 , or acetate salts.6. The process of wherein the aluminum source is selected from the group consisting of aluminum isopropoxide claim 1 , aluminum sec-butoxide claim 1 , precipitated alumina claim 1 , sodium aluminate claim 1 , aluminum hydroxide claim 1 , aluminum salts claim 1 , and aluminum metal.7. The process of where the silicon source is selected from the group consisting of tetraethylorthosilicate claim 1 , silica sol claim 1 , fumed silica claim 1 , precipitated silica claim 1 , sodium silicate claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.8. The process of where the E sources are selected from the group consisting of boric acid claim 1 , gallium oxyhydroxide claim 1 , gallium sulfate claim 1 , gallium nitrate claim 1 , ferric sulfate claim 1 , ferric chloride and mixtures thereof.10. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with crystal thickness in at least one dimension of less than about 30 to about 50 nm.11. The process of wherein L is at least one microporous layered zeolite with pore diameters of less than about 2 nm.12. The process of wherein M is selected from the group ...

UZM-39 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE

A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes have been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. 2. The process of wherein the hydrocarbon conversion process is selected from the group consisting of cracking claim 1 , hydrocracking claim 1 , alkylation of aromatics or isoparaffins claim 1 , isomerization of paraffin claim 1 , olefins claim 1 , or poly-alkylbenzene such as xylene claim 1 , trans-alkylation of poly-alkybenzene with benzene or mono-alkybenzene claim 1 , disproportionation of mono-alkybenzene claim 1 , polymerization claim 1 , reforming claim 1 , hydrogenation claim 1 , dehydrogenation claim 1 , transalkylation claim 1 , dealkylation claim 1 , hydration claim 1 , dehydration claim 1 , hydrotreating claim 1 , hydrodenitrogenation claim 1 , hydrodesulfurization claim 1 , methanation claim 1 , syngas shift process and combinations thereof.3. The process of further comprising removing an effluent comprising the at least one converted product claim 1 , fractionating the effluent claim 1 , and recovering at least one converted product.4. The process of further comprising claim 3 , subjecting the effluent to partial condensation and vapor-liquid separation prior to fractionation.5. The process of further comprising recycling at least a portion of the effluent to the catalyst.7. The process of wherein the hydrocarbon conversion process is selected from the group consisting of cracking claim 6 , hydrocracking claim 6 , alkylation of aromatics or isoparaffins claim 6 , isomerization of paraffin claim 6 , olefins claim 6 , or poly-alkylbenzene such as xylene claim 6 , trans-alkylation of poly-alkybenzene with benzene or mono-alkybenzene claim 6 , disproportionation of mono-alkybenzene claim 6 , polymerization claim 6 , reforming claim 6 , hydrogenation claim 6 , dehydrogenation claim 6 , transalkylation claim 6 , dealkylation claim 6 , hydration claim 6 , dehydration claim 6 , hydrotreating claim 6 , ...

CARD SELECTION AND DISPLAY AND RESTORATION

Embodiments related to conducting a wagering game according to the rules of a base game includes defining a finite set of game indicia. In some embodiments the player plays multiple sequential game hand by placing a wager, receiving game indicia from the finite set cumulatively excluding any game indicia previously dealt, playing the game hand to completion, collecting the game indicia from the player and excluding the dealt game indicia from further play, and displaying at least the excluded game indicia or any winning combinations precluded by the excluded game indicia. In some embodiments the game hands continue in sequence until a restoration event, which may include a manually triggered restoration or an automatic restoration event, that restores the excluded game indicia. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising:for each of the plurality of first rounds of a game:(a) determining, by a computing device, a respective plurality of game elements from a set of game elements to make up a respective outcome, in which the set of game elements is arranged into a plurality of subsets that each include a respective at least two game elements, and(b) removing, by the computing device, each of the determined game elements from the set for play in subsequent rounds of the plurality of first rounds;prior to play of at least some of the first rounds, displaying, by the computing device, a number of game elements remaining in each subset of the plurality of subsets after previously determined game elements have been removed from the set;facilitating, by the computing device, a plurality of second rounds using the set until an automatic restoration event, in which the automatic restoration event includes all game elements have each of a plurality of particular numerical values being eliminated and causes the set to be restored.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the plurality of particular numerical values includes all values used in a game hand that ...

Information Aggregation Games

Games related to the aggregation of information are described. 1. An apparatus comprising:a computing device; anda non-transitory medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that when executed cause the apparatus to:determine an outcome for a future game;determine a plurality of pieces of information, in which the outcome is defined by a plurality of aspects, and in which each piece of information of the plurality of pieces of information describes a respective aspect of the plurality of aspects;prior to revealing the outcome, provide a first piece of the plurality of pieces to a first player of the future game, in which the first piece of information identifies a first aspect of the plurality of aspects;receive a first wager in the future game from the first player after the first piece of information was provided to the first player, in which the first wager includes a first amount bet that the outcome is a first particular outcome;prior to revealing the outcome, provide a second piece of the plurality of pieces to a second player of the future game, in which the second piece is different from the first piece, in which the second piece of information identifies a second aspect of the outcome;prior to revealing the outcome, allow the second player to purchase a third piece of plurality of pieces;in response to receiving a purchase of the third piece, provide the second player with the third piece;receive a second wager in the future game from the second player after the second and third piece were provided to the second player, in which the second wager includes a second amount bet that the outcome is a second particular outcome;reveal the outcome to the first player and the second player; anddetermine whether the first wagers is a winning wager based on a comparison between the outcome and the first outcome and whether the second wager is a winning wager based on a comparison between the outcome and the second outcome.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , in ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris F.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , and Ris H.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris H.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris —CHCHN(CH).6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris —CHCH(OH)CHOH.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris (R)—CHCH(OH)CHOH.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris (S)—CHCH(OH)CHOH9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCFO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Rand Rtaken together form a fused pyrrolidine ring.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCHO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris F.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCHO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , and Ris H.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCHO— claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , Ris F claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris —CHCH(OH)CHOH.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two R taken together form —OCHO— claim 1 , ...

LOT-TO-LOT ROULETTE COMBINATION

In various embodiments a single reel on a gaming device contains multiple symbols. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of roulette wheels arranged to be spun together to provide roulette numbers to be used together to determine the outcome of wagers, each of the roulette numbers having a color and a number; anda wager input interface to receive wagers from bettors, the betting interface designed to receive indications from bettors of bets and to communicate the bets to an operator of the roulette wheels, winning or losing of the bets to be determined under betting rules of the operator based on the roulette numbers generated by the plurality of roulette wheels.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of roulette wheels are mechanical roulette wheels claim 1 , each having physical pockets to receive a physical ball.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a touch screen interface to receive the wagers.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of roulette wheels are computer simulated roulette wheels.5. A method comprising the steps of:receiving wagers from bettors at a casino, the wagers to be determined by the outcome of a plurality of roulette wheels to be spun together;spinning the roulette wheels together to generate an outcome comprising a plurality of roulette numbers, each of the roulette numbers having a color and a number;when the plurality of spins end to generate the plurality of roulette numbers, paying to the bettors payouts for winning wagers that cover the generated roulette numbers according to betting rules of the casino.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of roulette wheels are mechanical roulette wheels claim 5 , each having physical pockets to receive a physical ball.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the wagers are received at a touch screen interface.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of roulette wheels are computer simulated roulette wheels.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein betting ...

LOCK FOR POWER TOOL

A power tool including a sliding member slidably received in the power tool and a pair of lock plates, each of the pair of lock plates including an opening, and the lock plates being configured such that the sliding member slides within the opening. First ends of each of the lock plates are pivotably attached to a support at a first side of the sliding member, and second ends of each of the lock plates being biased toward one another at an opposite side of the sliding member. A first contact portion of the lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support. 120-. (canceled)21. A power tool , comprising:a sliding member slidably received in the power tool;a support;a biasing member; andat least one lock plate,a first end of the at least one lock plate being pivotably attached to the support at a first side of the sliding member, and a second end of the at least one lock plate being biased at an opposite side of the sliding member,the at least one lock plate being biased by the biasing member such that a first contact portion of the at least one lock plate contacts a first surface of the sliding member at the first side of the sliding member, and a second contact portion of the at least one lock plate contacts a second surface of the sliding member at the opposite side of the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is secured with respect to the support.22. The power tool according to claim 21 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least one lock plate is offset from an axis of rotation of the lock plate's pivot point.23. The power tool according to claim 21 , further comprising:a shoe for bearing against a workpiece, the shoe extending from the power tool and mounted to the sliding member.24. The power tool ...

MOTION COMPENSATION IN A SENSOR

A physiological sensor includes an emitter configured to transmit light and a detector configured to receive the transmitted light. The sensor also includes a first accelerometer disposed on a first portion of the sensor and a second accelerometer disposed on a second portion of the sensor, the second portion opposing the first portion. The first and second accelerometers are configured to measure a change in motion that corresponds to a change in distance between the detector and the emitter. 1. A physiological sensor comprising:an emitter configured to transmit light;a detector configured to receive the transmitted light;a first accelerometer disposed on a first portion of the sensor; anda second accelerometer disposed on a second portion of the sensor, wherein the second portion opposes the first portion, and the first and second accelerometers are configured to measure a change in motion that corresponds to a change in distance between the detector and the emitter.2. The physiological sensor claim 1 , as set forth in claim 1 , comprising a third accelerometer configured to be disposed on the first portion or the second portion.3. The physiological sensor claim 2 , as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the first accelerometer is configured to generate a first signal corresponding to the change in distance in a first direction between the detector and the emitter claim 2 , the second accelerometer is configured to generate a second signal corresponding to the change in distance in a second direction between the detector and the emitter claim 2 , and the third accelerometer is configured to generate a third signal corresponding the change in distance in a third direction between the detector and the emitter.4. The physiological sensor claim 2 , as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the first accelerometer claim 2 , the second accelerometer claim 2 , and the third accelerometer are orthogonally located with respect to one another.5. The physiological sensor claim 1 , as set ...

System and Methods for Purchasing Arbitrage

Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include receiving from a user on a remote device an order for delivery of a plurality of items. Each item comprises an unique identifier. Embodiments also may include determining a location of the user; identifying at least two providers located within a radius of the user, in which each provider is capable of delivering the requested items; computing for each provider a total cost of delivery of the requested items; receive a request for a first provider to deliver the requested item; and facilitate delivery of the items. 1. A method comprising:receiving, via a processor from a user on a remote device, an order for delivery of a plurality of items, in which each item comprises an unique identifier, in which the processor and the remote device are in electronic communication over a network;determining a location of the user;identifying at least two providers located within a radius of the user, in which each provider is capable of delivering the requested items;computing for each provider a total cost of delivery of the requested items;receiving a request for a first provider to deliver the requested item; andfacilitating delivery of the items.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the at least two items comprise grocery items.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the at least two items comprise general merchandising items.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the identifier is a barcode.5. The method of claim 1 , in which the identifier is a UPC label.6. The method of claim 1 , in which the identifier is use to ensure that each provider is offering the same item.71. The method of claim 1 , in which at least one of the plurality of providers is a grocery store.8. The method of claim 1 , in which the remote device is a mobile device.9. The method of claim 1 , in which determining the location of the user further comprising:receiving indication of a GPS ...

SAFETY MONITOR FOR AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

The method determines an actual position of the end tower while the irrigation system is in operation; determines an actual angular orientation of the extension arm relative to the end tower; accesses memory and determines the desired angular orientation of the extension arm; and compares the actual angular orientation to the desired angular orientation. If the actual angular orientation deviates from the desired angular orientation by more than a threshold amount, the method shuts down the irrigation system. 1. A method of operating an irrigation system having a main boom assembly with an end tower and an extension arm pivotally supported to the end tower , the method comprising:determining desired positions for the extension arm for positions of the end tower in a field to be irrigated;storing in memory and associating data representative of the desired positions for the extension arm and data representative of the positions of the end tower;determining an actual position of the end tower in the field while the center pivot irrigation system is in operation;determining an actual position of the extension arm while the center pivot irrigation system is in operation;accessing the memory and determining a desired position of the extension arm for the actual position of the end tower;comparing the actual position of the extension arm to the desired position of the extension arm; andif the actual position of the extension arm deviates from the desired position of the extension arm by more than a threshold amount, partially or wholly shutting down the irrigation system.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the data representative of the desired positions of the extension arm and the data representative of the positions of the end tower are stored in a look-up table or non-volatile memory claim 1 , where each of the desired positions of the extension arm is associated with one of the positions of the end tower.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 165-. (canceled)6769-. (canceled)70. The method of claim 66 , wherein the patient has two copies of the defective gene.72. The method of claim 71 , wherein the patient has two copies of the defective gene.73. The method of or claim 71 , wherein the composition further comprises a mucolytic agent claim 71 , a bronchodilator claim 71 , an antibiotic claim 71 , an anti-infective agent claim 71 , an anti-inflammatory agent claim 71 , a CFTR modulator claim 71 , or a nutritional agent.74. The method of or claim 71 , wherein the composition further comprises a CFTR modulator.75. The method of or further comprising the additional step of administering to the patient a mucolytic agent claim 71 , a bronchodilator claim 71 , an antibiotic claim 71 , an anti-infective agent claim 71 , an anti-inflammatory agent claim 71 , a CFTR modulator claim 71 , or a nutritional agent.76. The method of or claim 71 , wherein the method comprises the additional step of administering to the patient a CFTR modulator.78. The method of claim 77 , wherein the compound is administered concurrently with the CFTR modulator.79. The method of claim 77 , wherein the compound is administered prior to the CFTR modulator. The present application is a continuing application of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 of co-pending International Application Serial No. PCT/US06/043289, filed Nov. 8, 2006, which claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119, of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. Nos. 60/734,506, filed on Nov. 8, 2005; 60/754,086, filed on Dec. 27, 2005; and 60/802,458, filed on May 22, 2006, the ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTC”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 161-. (canceled)6369-. (canceled)70. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 62 , wherein the additional therapeutic agent is a CFTR modulator. The present application is a continuing application of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 of co-pending International Application Serial No. PCT/US06/043289, filed Nov. 8, 2006, which claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119, of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. Nos. 60/734,506, filed on Nov. 8, 2005; 60/754,086, filed on Dec. 27, 2005; and 60/802,458, filed on May 22, 2006, the entire contents of each of above applications is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.ABC transporters are a family of membrane transporter proteins that regulate the transport of a wide variety of pharmacological agents, potentially toxic drugs, and xenobiotics, as well as anions. ABC transporters are homologous membrane proteins that bind and use cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for their specific activities. Some of these transporters were discovered as multi-drug resistance proteins (like the MDR1-P glycoprotein, or the multi-drug resistance protein, MRP1), defending malignant cancer cells against chemotherapeutic agents. To date, 48 ABC Transporters have been identified and grouped into 7 families ...

MID-LOADBEAM DUAL STAGE ACTUATED (DSA) DISK DRIVE HEAD SUSPENSION

Various embodiments concern a head suspension system having a load beam. The lead beam comprises a metal base having a proximal portion and a distal portion. Two opposing rails extend along the proximal and distal portions. The load beam has a void in the metal base separating the proximal portion from the distal portion, the void extending between the rails. A pair of microactuators is coupled to each of the proximal portion and the distal portion such that each microactuator extends across the void. The microactuators bend the rails to move the distal portion along a X-Y plane relative to the proximal portion. Additionally, the rails stiffen the load beam to resist movement between the first portion and the second portion along a Z-axis. 1. A head suspension system comprising:a base plate configured to attach to a disk drive actuation system; a major planar section having a proximal portion and a distal portion;', 'a first rail extending along a first lateral edge of the major planar section;', 'a second rail extending along a second lateral edge of the major planar section, the first lateral edge opposite the second lateral edge; and', 'a continuous void in a metal base of the major planar section, the continuous void extending from the first rail to the second rail to separate the proximal portion from the distal portion;, 'a load beam connected to the base plate along a spring region, the load beam extending distally from the base plate, the load beam comprisinga first microactuator coupled to each of the proximal portion and the distal portion and extending across the continuous void;a second microactuator coupled to each of the proximal portion and the distal portion and extending across the continuous void;a head slider having circuitry configured to one or both of read and write data magnetically; andflexure electrically connected to each of the first microactuator and the second microactuator, wherein electrical activation of one or both of the first ...

MOBILE DEVICE AUTHENTICATION

A mobile device has an authentication module that detects a proximity-based authentication component and unlocks sensitive areas of the mobile device when the proximity-based authentication component is within a desired proximity of the mobile device. If the proximity-based authentication component is not within the desired proximity of the mobile device, the mobile device automatically locks the secured areas of the mobile device. The proximity-based authentication component is separate from the mobile device in that it is not inserted or slid within the mobile device, or in any way attached to the mobile device, in order to be used. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a mobile communication component that communicates over a mobile communication network;an authentication module that automatically detects whether a separate, proximity-based authentication component is within a predefined proximity of the authentication module and, in response to detecting that the separate, proximity-based authentication component is within the predefined proximity, the authentication module automatically unlocking a secured area of the mobile device, the authentication module, in response to detecting that the separate, proximity-based authentication component is outside of the predefined proximity, automatically locking the secured area of the mobile device; anda processor, being a functional part of the mobile device and activated by the mobile communication component and the authentication module to facilitate communication, detection, locking and unlocking.2. The mobile device of wherein the separate claim 1 , proximity-based authentication component comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag claim 1 , the authentication module further comprising:an RFID reader that detects whether the RFID tag is within the predefined proximity by attempting to read the RFID tag.3. The mobile device of wherein the separate claim 1 , proximity-based authentication component comprises a ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTC”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 261-. (canceled)62. A pharmaceutical composition comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(i) a compound according to ; and'}(ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.63. The composition according to claim 62 , optionally further comprising a mucolytic agent claim 62 , a bronchodialator claim 62 , an antibiotic claim 62 , an anti-infective agent claim 62 , an anti-inflammatory agent claim 62 , a CFTR modulator claim 62 , or a nutritional agent.6469-. (canceled)70. The composition of claim 62 , further comprising a CFTR modulator.72. The compound of claim 1 , wherein T is —CF—.73. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R′ is H claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , i-propyl claim 1 , t-butyl claim 1 , F claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , CF claim 1 , OCF claim 1 , CHF claim 1 , —OCH claim 1 , —OCHCH claim 1 , —O-(i-propyl) claim 1 , or —O-(t-butyl).74. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R′ is methyl.75. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R″ is H claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , i-propyl claim 1 , t-butyl claim 1 , F claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , CF claim 1 , OCF claim 1 , CHF claim 1 , —OCH claim 1 , —OCHCH claim 1 , —O-(i-propyl) claim 1 , or —O-(t-butyl).76. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R″ is H.77. The compound of claim 1 , wherein for R claim 1 , Zis an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic chain wherein one carbon unit of Zis replaced by —CO— claim 1 , —SO— claim 1 , —SO— claim 1 , —OCO— claim 1 , —OCO— claim 1 , —CONR— claim 1 , —NRCO— claim 1 , NRCO— claim 1 , —O— claim 1 , —NRSO— claim 1 , or —SONR—.78. The compound of claim 1 , wherein in R claim ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTC”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein one Rthat is attached to 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is aryl or heteroaryl claim 1 , each optionally substituted with 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , or 3 of R; wherein Ris —ZR; wherein each Zis independently a bond or an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic chain wherein up to two carbon units of Zare optionally and independently replaced by —CO— claim 1 , —CS— claim 1 , —CONR— claim 1 , —CONRNR— claim 1 , —CO— claim 1 , —OCO— claim 1 , —NRCO— claim 1 , —O— claim 1 , —NRCONR— claim 1 , —OCONR— claim 1 , —NRNR— claim 1 , —NRCO— claim 1 , —S— claim 1 , —SO— claim 1 , —SO— claim 1 , —NR— claim 1 , —SONR— claim 1 , —NRSO— claim 1 , or —NRSONR—; each Ris independently R claim 1 , halo claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —NO claim 1 , —CN claim 1 , —CF claim 1 , or —OCF; and each Ris independently hydrogen claim 1 , an optionally substituted Caliphatic group claim 1 , an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic claim 1 , an optionally substituted heterocycloaliphatic claim 1 , an optionally substituted aryl claim 1 , or an optionally substituted heteroaryl.3. The compound according to claim 2 , wherein the one Rattached to the 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 claim 2 , 2 claim 2 , or 3 of R.4. The compound according to claim 2 , wherein the one Rattached to the 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 claim 2 , 2 claim 2 , or 3 of R.5. The compound according to claim 2 , wherein one Rattached to the 5- or 6-position of the pyridyl ring is a 5 ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including CF Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators. 1230-. (canceled)232. The method according to claim 231 , wherein Xis CH claim 231 , CF claim 231 , or O.233. The method according to claim 231 , wherein Xis CH.234. The method according to claim 231 , wherein Ais selected from phenyl claim 231 , triazinyl claim 231 , pyrazinyl claim 231 , pyrimidinyl claim 231 , pyridazinyl claim 231 , pyridyl claim 231 , thiadiazolyl claim 231 , triazolyl claim 231 , oxadiazolyl claim 231 , isothiazolyl claim 231 , pyrazolyl claim 231 , imidazolyl claim 231 , thiazolyl claim 231 , oxazolyl claim 231 , pyrrolyl claim 231 , thienyl claim 231 , furanyl claim 231 , indolizinyl claim 231 , indolyl claim 231 , isoindolyl claim 231 , benzofuranyl claim 231 , benzo[b]thienyl claim 231 , 1H-indazolyl claim 231 , benzimidazolyl claim 231 , benzthiazolyl claim 231 , purinyl claim 231 , quinolinyl claim 231 , isoquinolinyl claim 231 , cinnolinyl claim 231 , phthazinyl claim 231 , quinazolinyl claim 231 , quinoxalinyl claim 231 , 1 claim 231 ,8-naphthyridinyl claim 231 , pteridinyl claim 231 , carbazolyl claim 231 , acridinyl claim 231 , phenazinyl claim 231 , phenothiazinyl claim 231 , phenoxazinyl claim 231 , indenyl claim 231 , naphthyl claim 231 , azulinyl claim 231 , or anthracenyl.235. The method according to claim 231 , wherein each Bis independently selected from optionally substituted C6-C10 aryl.236. The method according to claim 231 , wherein each Bis independently an optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl.237. The method according to claim 231 , wherein each Bis an unsubstituted phenyl.238. The method according to claim 231 , wherein each Bis independently selected from optionally substituted C5-C12 heteroaryl.239. ...

BOAT DOCKING APPARATUS THAT MAINTAINS BOAT AWAY FROM SHALLOW WATERS

The docking apparatus of the present invention is designed and configured to maintain a floating dock with a boat attached thereto within deep enough areas of a lake, river, or the like so that the boat or dock does not collide with land as it would if the water was shallow. The water level of lakes, rivers, and the like vary depending on the time of the year. A boat that is docked for an extended period of time may collide with the floor of the lake, river, or the like as the water level decreases. The docking apparatus of the present invention has a depth sensing system that senses the water depth directly underneath the floating dock and the boat. When the water depth decreases below a predetermined level, the docking apparatus of the present invention energizes an electric motor to move the floating dock and boat along a chain and away from shore onto deeper areas where the water depth is greater than the predetermined level. 1. A docking apparatus that is attached to a floating dock that is on a lake , river , or the like and comprising:a timer electrically connected to a depth sensing system that is electrically connected to an electric motor;said electric motor having a rotating shaft to which a pulley is attached;said pulley having a plurality of pockets that pull a chain that is wrapped partially around said pulley when said electric motor is energized to: rotate said rotating shaft;said timer energizes said depth sensing system at predetermined times to sense the water depth underneath said floating dock; andwhen said water depth is lower than a predetermined level, said electric motor is energized until said water depth is greater than said predetermined level.2. A docking apparatus that is attached to a floating dock that is on a lake claim 1 , river claim 1 , or the like according to wherein said depth sensing system comprises:a hose connected to an air pump and a pressure sensor so that said air pump can inject air inside said hose, and said pressure ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING A PHARMACEUTICAL LABEL

A method and system of printing a pharmaceutical label is disclosed. The method and system includes a mechanism for receiving patient prescription information, with is entered into a prescription entry system. The vial size may be calculated based on the patient prescription information. Spacing for printing dosing indicia on a pharmaceutical label is calculated and printed on the pharmaceutical label. The pharmaceutical label may then be applied to a vial, which may include an indexing mechanism to aid tracking of doses. 1. A method of printing a pharmaceutical label , comprising:providing patient prescription information;calculating spacing for printing dosing indicia on a pharmaceutical label; andprinting the pharmaceutical label with the patient prescription information and dosing indicia thereon.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising processing an prescription order3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tracking a prescription order4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising checking available inventory of vials.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising entering a vial size.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising calculating a vial size based on the patient prescription information.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising selecting a vial size large enough to contain the entire prescription from the patient prescription information.8. The method of claim 1 , printing the indicia on a bottom edge of a pharmaceutical label.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicia are spaced equally apart according to a circumference of a vial.10. A system for printing a pharmaceutical label claim 1 , comprising:an entry system configured and arranged to receive patient prescription information;a code module configure and arranged to calculate spacing for printing dosing indicia on a pharmaceutical label;a printer configured and arranged to print a pharmaceutical label with dosing indicia spaced-apart thereon.11. The system of claim 10 , ...

OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS WITH PROJECTION STABILIZATION AND INTERACTIVITY

Apparatus and method related to projections and/or computing devices are described. Projections may be made from multiple computing devices to create a presentation. Various other embodiments are described. 1. An apparatus comprising:a processor configured to execute a plurality of instructions; anda memory on which the plurality of instructions are stored, in which the instructions, when execute, cause the processor to:receive an indication of a first position of a first mobile telecommunication device;receive an indication of a second position of a second mobile telecommunication device;determine a first portion of a presentation to be made using the first mobile telecommunication device based on the first position and the second position;determine a second portion of the presentation to be made using the second mobile telecommunication device based on the first position and the second position;transmit a first request to make a first projection of the first portion of the presentation from a first projector of the first mobile telecommunication device; andtransmit a second request to make a second projection of the second portion of the presentation from a second projector of the second mobile telecommunication device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the first position includes at least one of a first location and a first orientation claim 1 , and the second position includes at least one of a second location and a second orientation.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the indication of the first position and the indication of the second position are received together as one indication of a relative position of the first mobile telecommunication device to the second mobile telecommunication device.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , in which the indication of the first position includes an image captured by a camera of the first mobile telecommunication device and the indication of the second position includes an image captured by a camera of the second mobile ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 171-. (canceled)7375-. (canceled)76. The method of claim 72 , wherein the one Rattached to the 3- or 4-position of the phenyl ring is an aryl optionally substituted with 1 claim 72 , 2 claim 72 , or 3 of R claim 72 , wherein Ris —ZR; in which each Zis independently a bond or an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic chain wherein up to two carbon units of Zare optionally and independently replaced by —CO— claim 72 , —CS— claim 72 , —CONR— claim 72 , —CONRNR— claim 72 , —CO— claim 72 , —OCO— claim 72 , —NRCO— claim 72 , —O— claim 72 , —NRCONR— claim 72 , —OCONR— claim 72 , —NRNR— claim 72 , —NRCO— claim 72 , —S— claim 72 , —SO— claim 72 , —SO— claim 72 , —NR— claim 72 , —SONR— claim 72 , —NRSO— claim 72 , or —NRSONR—; each Ris independently R claim 72 , halo claim 72 , —B(OH) claim 72 , —OH claim 72 , —NH claim 72 , —NO claim 72 , —CN claim 72 , or —OCF; and each Ris independently hydrogen claim 72 , an optionally substituted Caliphatic group claim 72 , an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic claim 72 , an optionally substituted heterocycloaliphatic claim 72 , an optionally substituted aryl claim 72 , or an optionally substituted heteroaryl.77. The method of claim 76 , wherein the one Rattached to the 3- or 4-position of the phenyl ring is a phenyl optionally substituted with 1 claim 76 , 2 claim 76 , or 3 of R.78. The method of claim 72 , wherein Ris hydrogen or methyl.79. The method of claim 72 , wherein ring A is an unsubstituted Ccycloaliphatic.80. The method of claim 79 , wherein ring A is an unsubstituted cyclopropyl claim 79 , an unsubstituted cyclopentyl claim 79 ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE-TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 145-. (canceled)4749-. (canceled)50. The method of claim 46 , wherein the patient has two copies of the defective gene.52. The method of claim 51 , wherein the patient has two copies of the defective gene.53. The method of or claim 51 , wherein the composition further comprises a mucolytic agent claim 51 , a bronchodialator claim 51 , an antibiotic claim 51 , an anti-infective agent claim 51 , an anti-inflammatory agent claim 51 , a CFTR modulator claim 51 , or a nutritional agent.54. The method of or claim 51 , wherein the composition further comprises a CFTR modulator. This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/988,559, filed Nov. 16, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.ABC transporters are a family of membrane transporter proteins that regulate the transport of a wide variety of pharmacological agents, potentially toxic drugs, and xenobiotics, as well as anions. ABC transporters are homologous membrane proteins that bind and use cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for their specific activities. Some of these transporters were discovered as multi-drug resistance proteins (like the MDR1-P glycoprotein, or the multi-drug resistance protein, MRP1), ...

INTERACTIVE UNATTENDED PHOTOBOOTH

A value management network including photobooths interacting with a master administrative application programming interface (MAAPI), a master database and a master dashboard coupled to the MAAPI, in which the MAAPI retrieves photodata for a customer from a selected photobooth and stores the uniquely identified photodata in a database. The MAAPI collects and stores in the database a file containing a venue identifier, a customer identifier, and the photodata. The master dashboard is configured to manipulate, to create, or to delete the file in the database; and an auxiliary dashboard is coupled to the MAAPI and configured to provide the MAAPI with a data collection element pertaining to the customer. A customer datafile of the customer is provided to the MAAPI by the third-party connection, and combined in the database with the venue identifier, the customer identifier, the token, and the photodata, all accessible in the database by the MAAPI. 1. A photobooth network , comprising:a plurality of photobooths;a master administrative application programming interface (MAAPI) interacting with the plurality of photobooths;a master database coupled to the MAAPI; wherein the MAAPI retrieves photodata for a customer from a selected photobooth and stores the photodata in a database;', 'wherein the photodata is uniquely identified with the customer for retrieval from the database;', 'wherein the MAAPI collects and stores in the database a file containing a venue identifier, a customer identifier, and the photodata;', 'wherein the master dashboard is configured to manipulate, to create, or to delete the file in the database; and, 'a master dashboard coupled to the MAAPI;'}an auxiliary dashboard coupled to the MAAPI and configured to provide the MAAPI with a data collection element pertaining to the customer.2. The photobooth network of claim 1 , further comprising:a third-party connection configured to provide the MAAPI a token pertaining to the customer wherein the token and ...

Pyridyl Derivatives as CFTR Modulators

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

ROBUST BEAM SWITCH SCHEDULING

Systems and methods are described for robust scheduling of beam switching patterns in satellite communications systems. Embodiments operate in context of a hub-spoke satellite communications architecture having a number of gateway terminals servicing large numbers of user terminals over a number of spot beams. The satellite includes switching subsystems that distribute capacity to the user beams from multiple of the gateway terminals in a shared manner according to a beam group switching pattern. The beam group switching pattern is robustly formulated to continue distributing capacity during gateway outages (e.g., when one or two gateway terminals are temporarily non-operational due to rain fade, equipment failure, etc.). For example, the beam group switching pattern can be formulated to minimize worst-case degradation of capacity across user beams, to prioritize certain beams or beam groups, etc. 1. A satellite communications system for robust sharing of gateway resources between a plurality of gateway terminals and a plurality of user terminals over a plurality of fixed location beams , the system comprising: input subsystems configured to receive forward-link communications from a plurality of gateway terminals via a plurality of input beams;', 'output subsystems configured to transmit the forward-link communications to a plurality of user terminals via a plurality of output beams; and', 'a beam group switching subsystem associated with a plurality of the input subsystems and at least one of the plurality of output subsystems and configured, according to a beam group switching pattern, to sequentially couple the associated input subsystems with the at least one associated output subsystem in such a way that distributes capacity to each associated output subsystem in a shared manner from at least two of the associated input subsystems., 'a satellite comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:at least one output subsystem comprises a transmit switching subsystem ...

SATELLITE ARCHITECTURE

A method is presented for transmitting data in a satellite system having multiple spot beams comprising (1) sending a broadband signal in a forward direction from a gateway terminal to a communications satellite for relay to at least one subscriber terminal, (2) receiving the broadband signal at the communications satellite, wherein the communications satellite comprises a bent pipe repeater having a plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers, (3) using one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers to amplify the broadband signal and no other broadband signal from the gateway terminal, to produce an amplified broadband signal, (4) sending the amplified broadband signal as one of a plurality of service spot beams to the at least one subscriber terminal, and (5) receiving and retrieving data from the amplified broadband signal at the at least one subscriber terminal. 1. A method for transmitting data in a satellite system having multiple spot beams , the method comprising:sending a broadband signal in a forward direction from a gateway terminal to a communications satellite for relay to at least one subscriber terminal;receiving the broadband signal at the communications satellite, wherein the communications satellite comprises a bent pipe repeater having a plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers, each satellite-based transmission amplifier capable of performing amplification to generate a service spot beam;amplifying the broadband signal using one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers to produce an amplified broadband signal, wherein the one of the plurality of satellite-based transmission amplifiers is employed to amplify only the broadband signal and no other broadband signal from the gateway terminal;sending the amplified broadband signal to the at least one subscriber terminal, the amplified broadband signal being sent as one of a plurality of service spot beams, the one of the plurality of service ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUND VIBRATION TESTING AND WEIGHT AND BALANCE MEASUREMENT

An apparatus for lifting an aircraft may include a plurality of lifting mechanisms mounted on a supporting surface. Each lifting mechanism may be configured to impart an upward force on a component of the aircraft for lifting the aircraft off the supporting surface. The apparatus may include a beam structure configured to be mounted to the lifting mechanisms. The apparatus may also include a lifting beam suspended from the beam structure. A measurement device may be mounted to the lifting beam and may be configured to engage a jack point associated with the component to determine a weight of the aircraft when the aircraft is lifted off the supporting surface. 1. An apparatus for supporting an aircraft during ground vibration testing , comprising:a plurality of lifting mechanisms mounted on a supporting surface, each lifting mechanism being configured to impart an upward force on a component of the aircraft for lifting the aircraft off of the supporting surface;a beam structure configured to be mounted to the plurality of lifting mechanisms;a lifting beam suspended from the beam structure; anda measurement device mounted to the lifting beam and being configured to engage a jack point associated with a component of the aircraft and determine a weight of the aircraft when the aircraft is lifted off the supporting surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the jack point is associated with a landing gear of the aircraft.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the beam structure comprises a pair of generally parallel hanger beams mounted to the lifting mechanism and arranged in spaced relation to one another;each one of the hanger beams having a hanger rod extending downwardly therefrom; andthe lifting beam having opposing ends coupled to a hanger rod.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein:the hanger rod is comprised of an upper portion joined to a lower portion by a threaded sleeve; andthe threaded sleeve being adjustable to adjust a total length of the hanger rod.5. ...

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games. 128-. (canceled)29. A machine implemented method , comprising:providing, by at least one processor, first information about a set of possible outcomes of an event to users, wherein at least a part of the first information identifies a characteristic of a true outcome of the set of possible outcomes;receiving, by the at least one processor, second information, the second information being based on at least first wagers placed by the users, the first wagers being placed following provision of the first information;determining, by the at least one processor, a first set of likelihood values corresponding to the set of possible outcomes using the second information, wherein each likelihood value of the first set of likelihood values corresponds to a respective possible outcome of the set of possible outcomes;determining, by the at least one processor, that a first likelihood value of the first set of likelihood values is greater than a first threshold value or less than a second threshold value, the first likelihood value corresponding to a first possible outcome of the set of possible outcomes; andperforming, by the at least one processor, one or more first actions or one or more second actions responsively to determining that the first likelihood value is greater than the first threshold value or less than the second threshold value.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein the method is performed by one or more servers claim 29 , the one or more servers configured to communicate with one or more devices via a communications network; andwherein the first ...

MULTICOMPUTER DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF LINKED ORDERS

A trading platform and trading method that may allow access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by an alternative trading system from an order submitter, a formula defining a set of orders for a side of trading in a financial instrument, in which the formula relates price to size to define the set of orders;transmitting, by the alternative trading system, an indication of the formula and a side of the trade to a plurality of participant systems that each access respective order management systems of respective buy side participants, in which the order management systems, taken together, form a dark pool of liquidity that is accessible to the alternative trading system;receiving, by a participant system of the plurality of participant systems from the alternative trading system, the indication of the formula and the side of the trade;in response to receiving the indication of the formula and the side of the trade, determining, by the participant system, that an order for an opposite side of trading is pending in an order management system of a buy side participant that is accessible by the participant system;in response to determining that the order for the opposite side of the trade is pending, determining, by the participant system, a quantity defined by the order;in response to determining the quantity, determining, by the participant system, a price from the formula by inputting the quantity into the formula;in response to determining the price, querying, by the participant system, a trading entity for an acceptance of a trade with the price and quantity;receiving, by the participant system, an indication of the acceptance;in response to receiving the indication of the acceptance, transmitting, by the participant system, the indication of the acceptance to the alternative trading system;receiving, by the alternative trading system, the indication of the acceptance; andin response ...

GROUND ASSISTED SATELLITE ANTENNA POINTING SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and devices are described for orienting a satellite antenna. In the methods, systems, and devices of the present disclosure, a satellite may provide multiple spot beams, each of the spot beams associated with a specific coverage area. The satellite may also transmit a wide beam downlink signal over a wide area beam having a coverage area that includes each of the spot beams. The satellite may receive an uplink beacon signal. The satellite antenna may be positioned according to azimuth and elevation determined from ground measurements of the spot beams and the satellite measurements of the uplink beacon signal. 1. A method of orienting a satellite antenna , the method comprising:transmitting a plurality of downlink spot beam signals over a plurality of spot beams from a satellite, each of the spot beams associated with a specific coverage area;transmitting a wide beam downlink signal over a wide area beam from the satellite, the wide area beam associated with a coverage area that includes each of the spot beams;receiving an uplink beacon signal at the satellite;generating azimuth and elevation antenna pointing error signals using a measurement of the uplink beacon signal;generating azimuth and elevation antenna pointing bias signals using a plurality of spot beam signal strength measurements made at a plurality of ground measurement terminals, the spot beam signal strength measurements made relative to the wide beam downlink signal; andpositioning the satellite antenna based at least in part on the azimuth and elevation antenna pointing error signals and the azimuth and elevation antenna pointing bias signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of downlink spot beam signals comprise forward link communication signals.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of downlink spot beam signals comprise beacon signals generated at the satellite.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a yaw bias signal using a plurality ...

AZAINDOLE DERIVATIVES AS CFTR MODULATORS

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators. 3. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein w is 0-3.4. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein W is a bond.5. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein W is a (C1-C6) alkylidene chain wherein up to two non-adjacent methylene unit of W is optionally replaced by —O—.6. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris a C1-C6 aliphatic.7. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris C6-C10 aryl.8. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris 3-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic ring.9. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl ring.10. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein —WRis selected from the group consisting of methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , propyl claim 1 , iso-propyl claim 1 , butyl claim 1 , iso-butyl claim 1 , tert-butyl claim 1 , cyclopropyl claim 1 , cyclobutyl claim 1 , cyclopentyl claim 1 , and cyclohexyl.12. (canceled)13. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein ring A is selected from the group consisting of: a.14. (canceled)15. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Aris attached through atom G.16. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Aris attached through atom G.18. The compound according to claim 17 , wherein Gin formula IIIA is a C.19. The compound according to claim 17 , wherein Gin formula IIIB is a C.20. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein ring B is fused to a 5-6 membered heterocyclic ring having up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O.21. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein ring B is fused to a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having up to 3-heteroatoms independently selected from the group ...

CAPACITY MAXIMIZATION FOR A UNICAST SPOT BEAM SATELLITE SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are presented for improved satellite communications. The satellite system may comprises at least one gateway, a satellite in orbit configured to communicate with the at least one gateway and provide a plurality of spot beams, and a plurality of subscriber terminals. The spot beams may include a first spot beam to illuminate a first region and a second spot beam to illuminate a second region adjacent to and overlapping with the first region. The first spot beam as sent to at least one subscriber terminal may be affected by (1) interference from other signal sources including the second spot beam at a signal-to-interference ratio C/I and (2) noise at a signal-to-noise ratio C/N. Reception of signals from the first spot beam by the at least one of the first plurality of subscriber terminals may be interference-dominated such that C/I is less than C/N. 1a transmission subsystem operable to generate a plurality of service link signals;a spot beam antenna system coupled to the transmission subsystem and operable to emit to create a plurality of service link spot beam signals each in a corresponding spot beam, wherein:each of the plurality of spot beams is operable to illuminate a distinct geographic area when the satellite is placed into orbit, andportions of a first one of the plurality of spot beams overlaps a second one of the plurality of spot beams so that a signal-to-interference ratio of a first one of said service link signals in the first one of said plurality of spot beams is interference-dominated by interference caused by a second one of the service link signals in the second one of the plurality of spot beams.. A satellite for illuminating a geographic area with signals, the satellite comprising: This application is a continuation of, and claims priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/591,126, entitled “Capacity Maximization for a Unicast Spot Beam Satellite System,” filed Aug. 21, 2012, which is a continuation of, ...

ISOLATION RING ON GAP SUB

A gap sub comprises at least one, and in a preferred embodiment, two electrically isolating threaded joints in a conductive tubular collar. The threads of the joints are isolated by a non-conductive coating in accordance with the prior art. The shoulders of the joints are separated by an isolating ring. Annular faces on the ring make contact with the shoulders in the joints. The ring is made of conductive material with a non-conductive coating deployed on (1) at least one, and advantageously both, of the ring's annular faces, and (2) the interior surface of the ring. An annular recess in the collar prevents electrical contact between collar sections nearby the ring either side of each threaded joint. 1. A gap sub , comprising:a tubular drill collar sub, the drill collar sub including a conductive hollow cylindrical pin body and a conductive hollow cylindrical box body, the cylindrical pin body and the cylindrical box body configured to mate via an electrically-isolated threaded connection;at least one end of the cylindrical box body terminating with a threaded box connection, the threaded box connection including a threaded box end profile, the threaded box end profile including a planar annular box end surface on a distal end thereof, the box end surface oriented on a plane substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical box body;at least one end of the cylindrical pin body terminating with a threaded pin connection, the threaded pin connection including a threaded pin end profile configured to mate with the threaded box end profile, a first non-conductive coating deployed on threads on at least one of the threaded pin end profile and the threaded box end profile;the cylindrical pin body transitioning into the threaded pin end profile via an isolating portion, the isolating portion including a shoulder formed in the cylindrical pin body, the shoulder including a planar annular shoulder face, the shoulder face oriented on a plane substantially ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris —ZR claim 1 , e is a bond claim 1 , and Ris hydrogen.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic.4. The compound of claim 3 , wherein Ris a branched or straight Caliphatic chain that is optionally substituted with 1-3 of halo claim 3 , hydroxy claim 3 , cyano claim 3 , cycloaliphatic claim 3 , heterocycloaliphatic claim 3 , aryl claim 3 , heteroaryl claim 3 , or combinations thereof.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris an optionally substituted branched or straight Calkoxy.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris a Calkoxy that is optionally substituted with 1-3 of hydroxy claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , heteroaryl claim 1 , cycloaliphatic claim 1 , heterocycloaliphatic claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris hydroxy claim 1 , halo claim 1 , or cyano.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris —ZR; Zis independently a bond or an optionally substituted branched or straight Caliphatic chain wherein up to two carbon units of Zare optionally and independently replaced by —C(O)— claim 1 , —O— claim 1 , —S— claim 1 , —S(O)— claim 1 , or —NH—; Ris R claim 1 , halo claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —NO claim 1 , —CN claim 1 , —CF claim 1 , or —OCF claim 1 , and Ris hydrogen or aryl.10. The compound of claim 9 , wherein two adjacent Rgroups together with the atoms to which they are attached form a 5-6 membered carbocycle that is optionally substituted with 1-3 of halo claim 9 , hydroxy claim 9 , cyano claim 9 , oxo claim 9 , cyano claim 9 , alkoxy claim 9 , alkyl claim ...

PAIRED-BEAM TRANSPONDER SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more “bent pipe” satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components. 1. A satellite communications system comprising:a first gateway terminal located in a first spot beam coverage area;a first plurality of user terminals located in a second spot beam coverage area that does not overlap with the first spot beam coverage area; and an input subsystem configured to receive a gateway uplink signal via the paired gateway beam on an uplink frequency band, receive a user uplink signal via the paired user beam on the uplink frequency band, and amplify and combine the gateway uplink signal and the user uplink signal into a combined input signal;', 'a frequency translation subsystem configured to convert the combined input signal to a combined output signal at a downlink frequency band that is different from the uplink frequency band; and', 'an output subsystem configured to transmit the combined output signal to the first gateway terminal via the paired gateway beam as a gateway downlink signal on the downlink frequency band, and transmit the combined output signal to the first plurality of user terminals via the paired user beam as a user downlink signal on the downlink frequency band., 'a satellite, in ...

UZM-39 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE

A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes have been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. 2. The process of wherein the hydrocarbon conversion process is selected from the group consisting of cracking claim 1 , hydrocracking claim 1 , alkylation of aromatics or isoparaffins claim 1 , isomerization of paraffin claim 1 , olefins claim 1 , or poly-alkylbenzene such as xylene claim 1 , trans-alkylation of poly-alkybenzene with benzene or mono-alkybenzene claim 1 , disproportionation of mono-alkybenzene claim 1 , polymerization claim 1 , reforming claim 1 , hydrogenation claim 1 , dehydrogenation claim 1 , transalkylation claim 1 , dealkylation claim 1 , hydration claim 1 , dehydration claim 1 , hydrotreating claim 1 , hydrodenitrogenation claim 1 , hydrodesulfurization claim 1 , methanation claim 1 , syngas shift process and combinations thereof.3. The process of further comprising removing an effluent comprising the at least one converted product claim 1 , fractionating the effluent claim 1 , and recovering at least one converted product.4. The process of further comprising claim 3 , subjecting the effluent to partial condensation and vapor-liquid separation prior to fractionation.5. The process of further comprising recycling at least a portion of the effluent to the catalyst.7. The process of wherein the hydrocarbon conversion process is selected from the group consisting of cracking claim 6 , hydrocracking claim 6 , alkylation of aromatics or isoparaffins claim 6 , isomerization of paraffin claim 6 , olefins claim 6 , or poly-alkylbenzene such as xylene claim 6 , trans-alkylation of poly-alkybenzene with benzene or mono-alkybenzene claim 6 , disproportionation of mono-alkybenzene claim 6 , polymerization claim 6 , reforming claim 6 , hydrogenation claim 6 , dehydrogenation claim 6 , transalkylation claim 6 , dealkylation claim 6 , hydration claim 6 , dehydration claim 6 , hydrotreating claim 6 , ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NITROGEN REMOVAL IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT

A reactor and control method thereof for nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment achieves a measured control of maintaining high ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) oxidation rates while achieving nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) repression, using various control strategies, including: 1) ammonia and the use of ammonia setpoints, 2) operational DO and the proper use of DO setpoints, 3) bioaugmentation of a lighter flocculant AOB fraction, and 4) proper implementation of transient anoxia within a wide range of reactor configurations and operating conditions. 1) A reactor for biological nitrogen removal from wastewaters comprising a nitrite-shunt which targets repression of the nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) under controlled transient anoxia conditions , the conditions being controlled either along the flow-path or along the process time-line , wherein a dissolved oxygen (DO) profile switches between a lower DO-setpoint of less than 0.1 mg/L and a upper DO-setpoint of greater than 1.0 mg/L , and wherein at least one of an aeration system activation interval or the upper DO setpoint are set such that an on-line measured ammonia concentration is higher than an ammonia setpoint of 1.5 mg NH—N/L in more than 75% of the transiently aerated reactor volume (in space or time).2) The reactor of claim 1 , wherein said reactor has a limited aerobic sludge retention time just sufficient to reach the ammonia setpoint by controlled extension of anoxic periods or volume and by operating a high sludge wasting rate claim 1 , wherein the sludge wasting rate is controlled to maintain high DO setpoints (>1 mg/L) in the case of ammonia concentration control of aeration.3) The reactor of claim 1 , wherein said reactor further includes a bioaugmentation of aerobic ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) produced from a high-strength ammonia sidestream reactor claim 1 , wherein the less dense and more compressible or unattached sludge fraction is selected from the high-strength ammonia sidestream ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NITROGEN REMOVAL IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT

One or more reactor and one or more control methods are used for nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment to achieve measured control of maintaining high ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) oxidation rates while achieving nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) out-selection, using various control strategies, including: 1) ammonia and the use of ammonia setpoints; 2) operational DO and the use of DO setpoints; 3) bioaugmentation of anammox and lighter flocculant AOB fraction; and 4) implementation of transient anoxia in several reactor configurations and conditions for removal of oxidized nitrogen using anammox or heterotrophic organisms. Controls described maximize nitrogen removal with minimal aeration, through control of transient anoxia and aerobic SRT, out-selection of NOB, and control of DO concentrations or aeration interval by keeping the reactor ammonia (NH) and oxidized nitrogen (NOx) concentrations approximately equal, and maximize total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) removal through nitrification, limited nitritation, nitritation, denitrification, denitritation or deammonification making use of the aforementioned strategies. 1. A wastewater treatment apparatus , comprising:a biological nitrogen removal (BNR) reactor having a volume that is transiently aerated;an ammonia sensor for generating an ammonia concentration signal; anda controller for processing the ammonia concentration signal and for thereby causing out-selection of nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) under controlled transient anoxia conditions, the conditions being controlled either along the flow-path or along the process time-line, andwherein the apparatus is configured to cause a dissolved oxygen (DO) profile to switch between a lower DO setpoint of less than 0.1 mg/L and an upper DO setpoint of greater than 1.0 mg/L, andwherein an aeration system activation interval, the upper DO setpoint, or both are set such that an on-line measured ammonia concentration is higher than 1.5 mg/L ammonia as nitrogen, for ...

Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including CF Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators. 1228-. (canceled)230. (canceled)231. The method according to claim 229 , wherein Xis CH claim 229 , CF claim 229 , or O.232. The method according to claim 229 , wherein Xis CH.233. The method according to claim 229 , wherein Ais selected from phenyl claim 229 , triazinyl claim 229 , pyrazinyl claim 229 , pyrimidinyl claim 229 , pyridazinyl claim 229 , pyridyl claim 229 , thiadiazolyl claim 229 , triazolyl claim 229 , oxadiazolyl claim 229 , isothiazolyl claim 229 , pyrazolyl claim 229 , imidazolyl claim 229 , thiazolyl claim 229 , oxazolyl claim 229 , pyrrolyl claim 229 , thienyl claim 229 , furanyl claim 229 , indolizinyl claim 229 , indolyl claim 229 , isoindolyl claim 229 , benzofuranyl claim 229 , benzo[b]thienyl claim 229 , 1H-indazolyl claim 229 , benzimidazolyl claim 229 , benzthiazolyl claim 229 , purinyl claim 229 , quinolinyl claim 229 , isoquinolinyl claim 229 , cinnolinyl claim 229 , phthazinyl claim 229 , quinazolinyl claim 229 , quinoxalinyl claim 229 , 1 claim 229 ,8-naphthyridinyl claim 229 , pteridinyl claim 229 , carbazolyl claim 229 , acridinyl claim 229 , phenazinyl claim 229 , phenothiazinyl claim 229 , phenoxazinyl claim 229 , indenyl claim 229 , naphthyl claim 229 , azulinyl claim 229 , or anthracenyl.234. The method according to claim 229 , wherein each Bis independently selected from optionally substituted C6-C10 aryl.235. The method according to claim 229 , wherein each Bis independently an optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl.236. The method according to claim 229 , wherein each Bis an unsubstituted phenyl.237. The method according to claim 229 , wherein each Bis independently selected from optionally substituted C5-C12 ...

AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A COMBINATION OF INDICIA AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games. 1. A machine implemented method , the method comprising:providing first information about one or more sets of indicia to a first user, wherein the first information identifies at least one first indicia of a first set of the one or more sets, wherein the at least one first indicia of the first set comprises at least one indicia of the first set but less than all indicia of the first set;providing second information about the one or more sets of indicia to a second user, wherein the second information identifies at least one first indicia of a second set of the one or more sets, wherein the at least one first indicia of the second set comprises at least one indicia of the second set but less than all indicia of the second set;for at least one set of the plurality of sets, providing third information to the first and the second users, wherein, for the at least one set, the third information identifies a respective number of first wagers that each set of the at least one set will be a winning set; andfor each of the at least one set, updating the third information based on any respective additional first wagers placed after at least one of the first information, the second information, and the third information was provided.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing fourth information to the first user and the second user, wherein the fourth information identifies all indicia of a third set of the plurality of sets.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the first information comprises:providing first information about the plurality of sets ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING DATA DUMP DATA

An example of a system comprises a fingerprint calculator configured to receive data structure information and create a fingerprint as a function of the data structure information, a code generator configured to generate modified machine code, the modified machine code including the fingerprint embedded therein, a fingerprint identifier configured to identify the fingerprint in data received from a data dump, a data structure lookup table including the fingerprint and the data structure information associated with the fingerprint stored thereon, and a data interpreter configured to interpret, using data from the data dump and the data structure information, the data structure of at least a portion of the data from the data dump. 1. A system for classifying data dump data comprising:a fingerprint calculator, the fingerprint calculator configured to receive data structure information, and the fingerprint calculator configured to create a fingerprint as a function of the data structure information;a code generator, the code generator configured to generate modified machine code, the modified machine code including the fingerprint embedded therein;a fingerprint identifier, the fingerprint identifier configured to identify the fingerprint in data received from a data dump;a data structure lookup table, the data structure lookup table including (1) the fingerprint and (2) the data structure information associated with the fingerprint stored therein; anda data interpreter, the data interpreter configured to interpret, using at least some of the data from the data dump and the data structure information, a data structure.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint calculator is configured to use a cryptographic hash algorithm to create the fingerprint.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the fingerprint is an MD4 claim 2 , MD5 claim 2 , SHA-1 claim 2 , or SHA-2 hash.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data structure information comprises a type and size of a ...

CO-LOCATED GIMBAL-BASED DUAL STAGE ACTUATION DISK DRIVE SUSPENSIONS

Various embodiments concern a suspension having a DSA structure on a gimbaled flexure. The suspension comprises a loadbeam and flexure attached thereto. The flexure comprises a pair of spring arms, a tongue located between the spring arms and structurally supported by the pair of spring arms, and a pair of struts. The struts are positioned respectively between the pair of spring arms and the tongue. The longitudinal axes of the struts are offset with respect to each other. The suspension further comprises a slider and a motor mounted on the flexure. The motor has a longitudinal axis that is parallel with the axes of the struts and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the loadbeam. Electrical activation of the motor bends the pair of struts to move the slider. 1. A gimbaled flexure having a dual stage actuation (DSA) structure , comprising: a pair of spring arms;', 'a tongue located between the spring arms and structurally supported by the pair of spring arms; and', 'a pair of struts, the struts positioned respectively between the pair of spring arms and the tongue, each strut connecting a respective one of the pair of spring arms to the tongue by extending inwardly from the spring arm to the tongue, each strut elongated along a respective longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axes of the struts parallel and offset with respect to each other;, 'a flexure comprisinga slider mounting; anda motor mounted on the flexure, the motor having a longitudinal axis that is parallel with the longitudinal axes of the struts, wherein electrical activation of the motor bends the pair of struts to rotate the tongue and the slider mounting about a tracking axis.2. The gimbaled flexure of claim 1 , wherein each of the spring arms claim 1 , the tongue claim 1 , and the pair of struts are formed from a layer of metal.3. The gimbaled flexure of claim 1 , wherein the flexure is cantilevered from a loadbeam and gimbaled about a dimple of the loadbeam.4. The gimbaled flexure of claim 1 , ...

MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H or C1-C6 aliphatic.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two adjacent Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted carbocyclic or an optionally substituted heterocycle.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein two adjacent Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted heterocycle.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein 1 Ris halo.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein 1 Ris F.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R′and an adjacent Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted heterocycle.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R′and an adjacent Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 3 to 7 membered heterocycle in which one or more of the ring atoms is N claim 1 , O claim 1 , S claim 1 , or combination thereof.15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R′and an adjacent Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 7 membered heterocycle in which one or more of the ring atoms is N claim 1 , O claim 1 , S claim 1 , or combination thereof.16. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or adjuvant.17. The composition of claim 16 , wherein the composition comprises an additional agent selected from a mucolytic agent claim 16 , bronchodialator claim 16 , an anti-biotic claim 16 , an anti-infective agent claim 16 , an anti-inflammatory agent claim 16 , CFTR modulator claim 16 , or a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAXIMIZING NITROGEN REMOVAL FROM WASTEWATER

A reactor and control method thereof to maximize nitrogen removal and minimize aeration requirement through control of transient anoxia and aerobic SRT, repression of NOB, and control of dynamic DO concentrations or aeration interval by keeping the reactor NHand NOconcentrations approximately equal has been proposed. Controls described in this invention maximizes the potential for TIN removal through nitrification, limited nitritation, nitritation, denitrification, limited denitritation, denitritation making use of 1) real time measurement of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, 2) operational DO and the proper use of DO setpoints, and 3) proper implementation of transient anoxia within a wide range of reactor configurations and operating conditions. 1) A system for removing nitrogen in a reactor for biological nitrogen removal from wastewaters comprising:a) a reactor;b) an ammonia sensor that senses a concentration of ammonia in the reactor in real time and generates an ammonia concentration signal;c) a nitrite sensor that senses a concentration of nitrite in the reactor in real time and generates a nitrite concentration signal;d) a nitrate sensor that senses a concentration of nitrate in the reactor in real time and generates a nitrate concentration signal;e) a controller that receives the ammonia concentration signal, nitrite concentration signal and nitrate concentration signal and generates instructions for increasing, decreasing or maintaining a concentration of dissolved oxygen in the reactor based on a ratio of the [concentration of ammonia] to [a sum of the concentrations of nitrite and nitrate]; andf) a dissolved oxygen modulator that supplies dissolved oxygen to the reactor under control of the controller based on the ratio of the [concentration of ammonia] to [the sum of the concentrations of nitrite and nitrate].2) The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller generates instructions for increasing the concentration of dissolved oxygen if the ratio of the [ ...

CO-LOCATED GIMBAL-BASED DUAL STAGE ACTUATION DISK DRIVE SUSPENSIONS WITH DAMPERS

Various embodiments concern a gimbaled flexure having a dual stage actuation structure comprising flexure which comprises a gimbal. The gimbal comprises at least one spring arm and a tongue connected to the at least one spring arm. The dual stage actuation structure further comprises a motor mounted on the gimbal, the motor comprising a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, the bottom side of the motor facing the flexure. The dual stage actuation structure further comprises a damper located between the motor and the flexure, the damper contacting the tongue and the bottom side of the motor. The damper comprises one or both of elastic and viscoelastic material. Various other features of a dual stage actuation structure are provided. 1. A gimbaled flexure having a dual stage actuation structure , comprising:flexure comprising a gimbal, the gimbal comprising at least one spring arm and a tongue connected to the at least one spring arm;a motor mounted on the gimbal, the motor comprising a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, the bottom side of the motor facing the flexure; anda damper located between the motor and the flexure, the damper contacting the tongue and the bottom side of the motor, the damper comprising one or both of elastic and viscoelastic material.2. The flexure of claim 1 , wherein the damper reduces out-of-plane motion of the tongue during high frequency resonance modes.3. The flexure of claim 1 , wherein a generally parallel planar relationship between the tongue and the motor is maintained during activation of the motor by contact between the damper and each of the tongue and the bottom side of the motor.4. The flexure of claim 1 , wherein the damper comprises a layer of elastic material.5. The flexure of claim 1 , wherein the damper comprises a layer of visco-elastic material.6. The flexure of claim 1 , wherein the damper is located only directly between the overlap between the motor and the tongue.7. The flexure of claim 1 , ...

MOBILE GAMING ALERT

Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. Other embodiments are described. 15-. (canceled)6. A system comprising:a data storage device storing information regarding a plurality of games, wherein a game includes a wager, an event with a plurality of possible outcomes, and a payout associated with each outcome, and wherein the stored information includes, for each game, a list of mobile devices registered to receive alerts associated with the game; and receive data comprising information related to the games;', 'identify matches between information in the data and one or more games by searching game information stored in the data storage device; and', 'for each match, generate at least one alert message for each mobile device registered to receive alerts associated with the game, wherein the alert message includes a summary of information from the data regarding the game including when a game event is scheduled to occur., 'a processing device configured to7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a server configured to transmit an alert generated by the processing device to a mobile device identified as the target of the alert.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the server transmits alerts to the mobile device upon receipt from the processing device.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the server stores an alert and transmits it to the mobile device at one or more configured times prior to the scheduled gaming event.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the alert transmission times are determined at least in part by gaming preference data.11. The system of claim 6 , wherein the server is further configured to:receive a request from the mobile device that an the alert be forwarded to a second mobile device; andtransmit the alert to the second mobile device.1244-. (canceled)45. A method comprising:storing, by at least one processor, information regarding a plurality of games, wherein each game includes a wager, an event with a plurality of possible ...

Pyran-Spirocyclic Piperidine Amides as Modulators of Ion Channels

The invention relates to pyran spirocyclic piperidine amide compounds useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. 6. The compound of claim 4 , wherein Ris H claim 4 , CH claim 4 , OCH claim 4 , OCH(CH) claim 4 , F claim 4 , Cl claim 4 , CF claim 4 , CN claim 4 , or CHOH.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein A is heteroaryl or heterocyclic.18. The compound of claim 15 , wherein Ris H claim 15 , CH claim 15 , OCH claim 15 , CF claim 15 , OCHF claim 15 , F claim 15 , Cl claim 15 , CN claim 15 , or CHOH.22. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.23. A method of inhibiting a voltage-gated sodium ion channel in:a patient; ora biological sample;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'comprising administering to the patient, or contacting the biological sample, with the compound of .'}24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the voltage-gated sodium ion channel is NaV 1.7.25. A method of treating or lessening the severity in a subject of acute claim 1 , chronic claim 1 , neuropathic claim 1 , or inflammatory pain claim 1 , arthritis claim 1 , migraine claim 1 , cluster headaches claim 1 , trigeminal neuralgia claim 1 , herpatic neuralgia claim 1 , general neuralgias claim 1 , epilepsy or epilepsy conditions claim 1 , neurodegenerative disorders claim 1 , psychiatric disorders claim 1 , anxiety claim 1 , depression claim 1 , dipolar disorder claim 1 , myotonia claim 1 , arrhythmia claim 1 , movement disorders claim 1 , neuroendocrine disorders claim 1 , ataxia claim 1 , multiple sclerosis claim 1 , irritable bowel syndrome claim 1 , incontinence claim 1 , visceral pain claim 1 , osteoarthritis pain claim 1 , postherpetic neuralgia claim 1 , diabetic neuropathy claim 1 , radicular pain claim 1 , sciatica claim 1 , back pain claim 1 , ...