PEA LINE EX 08250826

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX 08250826. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX 08250826, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX 08250826 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX 08250826, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line EX 08250826 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11547.2. A plant of pea line EX 08250826 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11547.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line EX 08250826 claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11547.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line EX 08250826 claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11547.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. ...

PEA LINE EX08240782

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX08240782. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX08240782, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX08240782 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX08240782, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line EX08240782 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11901.2. A plant of pea line EX08240782 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11901.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line EX08240782 claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11901.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line EX08240782 claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-11901.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. The method ...

System and method for providing an interactive data-bearing mirror interface

An interactive interface of an embodiment of the present invention comprises a mirror surface; a sensor configured to receive an input from a user; a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor; the processor configured to identify a user identification based on the input, retrieve user specific content associated with the user identification; and identify one or more interactions with the user, wherein the processor comprises a speech processor and a video processor; and an output configured to display content associated with the user identification and responsive to the interactions on the mirror surface.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An example system includes one or more handsets and a base unit including interface circuitry. The interface circuitry is configured for landline communication over a telephone network landline, wireless communication with one or more handsets and wireless communication with one or more cellular telephones, each of the one or more cellular telephones being adapted for communication over a cellular telephone network. The interface circuitry is further configured to allow the handsets to make or receive landline or cell phone calls. 1. A system comprising:one or more handsets; anda base unit including interface circuitry configured for landline communication over a telephone network landline, wireless communication with the one or more handsets and wireless communication with one or more cellular telephones, each of the one or more cellular telephones being adapted for communication over a cellular telephone network,wherein the interface circuitry is further configured to allow the handsets to make or receive landline or cell phone calls.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the handsets output caller identification information for received calls.3. The system claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein the handsets comprise a display for displaying the caller identification information.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the display displays a list comprising one or more of the cellular telephones available to make a call.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the handsets further comprise an input device for selecting one of the cellular telephones from the list and wherein the interface circuitry is responsive to the selecting to make the call using the selected cellular telephone.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the interface circuitry is incorporated into a base unit.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the base unit comprises a keypad.8. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the base unit comprises a display.9. The ...

PEA LINE EX 08260893

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX 08260893. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX 08260893, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX 08260893 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX 08260893, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line EX 08260893 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-12488.2. A plant of pea line EX 08260893 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-12488.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line EX 08260893 claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-12488.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line EX 08260893 claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-12488.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. ...

HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS BONDED TO POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES

Described herein is a hydrogel-containing multilayer article and methods of making, said hydrogel-containing multilayer article comprising: (i) a polymeric substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and (ii) a cured aqueous coating composition thereon wherein the coating composition comprises: (a) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof: (b) at least 2 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a water-soluble type I photoinitiator; and (d) an acid or salt wherein a water insoluble type II photoinitiator is localized at the interface between the hydrogel coating and the polymeric substrate. 1. A method of making a grafted hydrogel comprising the steps in the order of:(a) obtaining a polymeric substrate having an abstractable atom;(b) coating the polymeric substrate with a Type II photoinitiator to form a dried coated substrate;(c) applying an aqueous composition to form an aqueous coated substrate, wherein the aqueous composition, wherein the aqueous composition comprises (i) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof; (ii) 2-20% wt water-swellable clay, and (iii) a water soluble Type I photoinitiator, and (iv) a salt or acid;(d) curing the aqueous coated substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate comprises at least one of polyolefin claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , and polyester.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate is flexible.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate is coated with a water insoluble Type II photoinitiator.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is performed by coating a liquid comprising the Type II photoinitiator and a solvent onto the polymeric substrate followed by removing the solvent to form the dried coated substrate.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the liquid comprises at least 0.1 wt % of water insoluble Type II photoinitiator.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

Programmatic Generation Of Media Content Digests

According to one implementation, a system for programmatic generation of media content digests includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a system memory storing a media content digest software code. The hardware processor executes the media content digest software code to identify a media content for use in generating a content digest, the media content including a timecode of the media content, to access a metadata describing the media content and indexed to the timecode, and to identify one or more constraints for the content digest. In addition, the hardware processor executes the media content digest software code to programmatically extract content segments from the media content using the metadata indexed to the timecode and based on the one or more constraints, and to generate the content digest based on the media content from the content segments. 1. A system comprising:a computing platform including a hardware processor and a system memory;a media content digest software code stored in the system memory; identify a media content for use in generating a content digest, the media content including a timecode of the media content, the content digest being an abbreviated version of the media content;', 'access a metadata describing the media content, the metadata being indexed to the timecode;', 'identify at least one constraint for the content digest, the at least one constraint including at least one of a time duration provided by a user for abbreviating the media content and a media consumption history of the user;', 'programmatically extract a plurality of content segments from the media content using the metadata indexed to the timecode, wherein extracting the plurality of content segments is tailored according to the at least one of the time duration provided by the user for abbreviating the media content and the media consumption history of a user; and', 'generate the content digest, as the abbreviated version of the media content ...

Graph-Based Media Content Evaluation

According to one implementation, a system for performing graph-based media content evaluation includes a computing platform having a hardware processor, and a system memory storing a media content evaluation software code and a graph database. The hardware processor is configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to receive a query from a system user, and to identify one or more media content evaluation metrics corresponding to the query. In addition, the hardware processor is configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to search the graph database for a media content data relevant to the one or more media content evaluation metrics, and to retrieve the media content data from the graph database. The hardware processor is further configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to generate a report responsive to the query using the media content data. 1. A system comprising:a computing platform including a hardware processor and a system memory;the system memory storing a media content evaluation software code and a graph database; receive a query from a system user;', 'identify at least one media content evaluation metric corresponding to the query;', 'search the graph database for a media content data relevant to the at least one media content evaluation metric;', 'retrieve the media content data from the graph database; and', 'generate a report responsive to the query using the media content data., 'the hardware processor configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to provide a graphical user interface (GUI) claim 1 , and wherein the query is received from the system user via the GUI.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising displaying the report to the system user via the GUI.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the report comprises a visual ...

FIBRIN COMPOSITION, METHOD AND WOUND ARTICLES

A method of forming a fibrin hydrogel composition is described. The method comprises forming an aqueous solution comprising fibrinogen, fibrin-forming enzyme, and a fibrin hydrogel forming salt. The fibrin hydrogel forming salt concentration is greater than or equal to the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel. The method further comprises reducing the salt concentration below the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel. In some embodiments, the aqueous solution further comprises a plasticizer. A fibrin composition is also described comprising a fibrin hydrogel having a fibrin concentration ranging from 0.1 to 10 wt-%; and a fibrin hydrogel forming salt. The fibrin hydrogel forming salt has a concentration less than a threshold concentration to form the fibrin hydrogel. The fibrin hydrogel or dehydrated fibrin hydrogel can be in various physical forms such a sheet, foam, or plurality of pieces. Also described are methods of forming a fibrin article, wound dressings and a method of treatment of a wound. 1. A method of forming a fibrin hydrogel composition comprisingforming an aqueous solution comprising fibrinogen, fibrin-forming enzyme, and a fibrin hydrogel forming salt; wherein the fibrin hydrogel forming salt has a concentration greater than or equal to the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel;reducing the salt concentration below the threshold concentration to form a fibrin hydrogel.2. The method of wherein the fibrin hydrogel forming salt comprises calcium salt.3. The method of wherein the threshold concentration of the aqueous solution is at least 0.45 wt %.4. The method of wherein the aqueous solution further comprises a plasticizer.5. The method of wherein the plasticizer comprises a sugar alcohol claim 4 , an alkane diol claim 4 , or a combination thereof.6. The method of wherein the solution further comprises a buffering agent.7. The method of further comprising forming the fibrin hydrogel into a sheet claim 1 , foam ...

REMOVABLE FILM FORMING GEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR APPLICATION

Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the film forming polymer is selected from the group consisting of polydiorganosiloxane polyurea claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamine claim 1 , polysiloxane carbonate claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the film forming polymer is a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the polydiorganosiloxane polyamide is a polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polymer comprises a guanidinyl-containing polymer.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is an aminopolymer functionalized with one or more guanidinyl groups.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is guanidinylated polyethyleneimine.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Brookfield viscosity of the composition is at least 100 claim 1 ,000 cps and no greater than 500 claim 1 ,000 cps.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the volatile solvent is selected from the group consisting of isooctane claim 1 , hexamethyldisiloxane claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. A film useful as a conformable bandage claim 1 , wherein the film exhibits an upright MVTR of at least 300 g/m/24 hours claim 1 , a Skin Adhesion of at least 50 g/inch and no greater than 900 g/inch claim 1 , an elongation of at least 100% claim 1 , and an ultimate tensile strength of at least 0.3 MPa claim 1 ,wherein at least a portion of the film has a thickness of at least 2 mils ...

ROTOR POSITION INDICATION SYSTEM

A rotor position indication system for a milling machine is provided. The rotor position indication system includes a height-adjustable rotor having a plurality of cutting tools and a front impact point. During a cutting process, the rotor removes a layer from a ground surface creating a milled ground surface. The front impact point is a point on the ground surface where cutting will stop if the cutting process is terminated. Further, the rotor position indication system includes a light emitting device configured to emit a light signal. The light signal aligns with the front impact point and shows the front impact point. 1. A rotor position indication system for a milling machine , the rotor position indication system comprising:a height-adjustable rotor having a plurality of cutting tools and a front impact point, wherein during a cutting process the rotor removes a layer from a ground surface creating a milled ground surface and the front impact point is a point on the ground surface where cutting will stop if the cutting process is terminated; anda light emitting device configured to emit a light signal, the light signal illustrating the front impact point.2. The rotor position indication system of claim 1 , wherein the light signal illustrates the front impact point by pointing to a side plate at a position corresponding to the front impact point of the rotor.3. The rotor position indication system of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting device is adapted to move based on a movement of the rotor.4. The rotor position indication system of further comprising:a bracket mounted on the milling machine, wherein the light emitting device is coupled to the bracket.5. The rotor position indication system of claim 3 , wherein the light emitting device is mounted on at least one side plate of the machine claim 3 , such that the light signal is configured to extend perpendicular to the at least one side plate.6. The rotor position indication system of claim 4 , wherein the ...

MICROBIAL DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a first adhesive composition adhered to a portion of the first major surface. A number of particles of a substantially dry first microbial growth nutrient composition are distributed in the first adhesive composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition is adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch, further comprising a porous membrane filter are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample using the devices are additionally provided. 1. A microbial detection device , the device comprising:a body member comprising a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface;a first adhesive composition adhered to a portion of the first major surface;a plurality of particles of a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition distributed in the first adhesive composition;a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition; anda cover sheet attached to the body member, wherein the cover sheet comprises a first major surface facing the body member.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second adhesive composition adhered to a portion of the first major surface of the cover sheet.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of particles of a substantially dry claim 2 , second microbial growth nutrient composition distributed in the second adhesive composition.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of particles of the second microbial growth composition comprise a plurality of clusters of particles of the second microbial growth ...

MICROBIAL DETECTION DEVICES INCLUDING ADHESIVE MASKED NUTRIENTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface, a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are additionally provided, using the devices. 1. A microbial detection device , the device comprising:a body member comprising a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface;a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface;a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition;a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition; anda cover sheet attached to the body member, wherein the cover sheet comprises a first major surface facing the body member.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a substantially dry claim 1 , second microbial growth nutrient disposed on a portion of the first major surface of the cover sheet.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second microbial growth nutrient composition comprises a second microbial growth nutrient and at least one cold-water-soluble gelling agent.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising a second adhesive composition adhered to the second microbial growth nutrient composition.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second adhesive composition disposed on a portion of the ...

COLD PLANER WITH A REAR-MOUNTED ROTARY BROOM AND A CARRIAGE SYSTEM

A cold planer is disclosed. The cold planer includes a frame and a set of ground engaging members disposed adjacent to a rear end of the frame. The cold planer further includes a rotor disposed adjacent to the set of ground engaging members and configured to engage with a work surface. The cold planer further includes a rotary broom operatively coupled to the frame adjacent to the rear end thereof and disposed behind the rotor to sweep residual material from the work surface. 1. A cold planer comprising:a frame;a set of ground engaging members disposed adjacent to a rear end of the frame;a rotor disposed adjacent to the set of ground engaging members and configured to engage with a work surface; anda rotary broom operatively coupled to the frame adjacent to the rear end thereof and disposed behind the rotor to sweep residual material from the work surface during a milling operation of the cold planer.2. The cold planer of claim 1 , wherein the rotary broom moves to a first position relative to the frame when the rotor is distal from the work surface and moves to a second position relative to the frame when the rotor is engaged with the work surface.3. The cold planer of claim 2 , wherein in the first position claim 2 , the rotary broom is raised above the work surface.4. The cold planer of claim 2 , wherein in the second position claim 2 , the rotary broom is in contact with the work surface.5. The cold planer of comprising a mounting bracket slidably coupled to the frame adjacent to the rear end thereof and moveable in a vertical direction to move the rotary broom between the first position and the second position.6. The cold planer of comprising an articulation member movably coupled to the mounting bracket claim 5 , the articulation member configured to couple with the rotary broom.7. The cold planer of claim 1 , wherein the rotary broom is actuated by a hydraulic system of the cold planer.8. A cold planer comprising:a frame;a set of ground engaging members ...

BEAN VARIETY SVGV2089

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGV2089. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of bean line SVGV2089 and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGV2089 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGV2089, including the pods and gametes of such plants. 1. A bean plant of bean line SVGV2089 , a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-126745.2. A bean seed that produces the plant of .3. A plant part of the plant of claim 1 , wherein the plant part comprises a cell of the plant.4. A bean plant having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of the plant of .5. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of the plant of .6. A bean plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 5 , wherein said plant has all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of bean line SVGV2089.7. A method of vegetatively propagating the plant of claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) collecting tissue capable of being propagated from the plant of ; and'}(b) propagating a bean plant from the tissue.8. A method of introducing a trait into a bean plant claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'sub': '1', '(a) utilizing as a recurrent parent the plant of by crossing the plant with a donor bean plant that comprises a trait to produce Fprogeny;'}{'sub': '1', '(b) selecting an Fprogeny that comprises the trait;'}{'sub': '1', '(c) backcrossing the selected Fprogeny with a plant of the same bean line used as the recurrent parent in step (a) to produce backcross progeny;'}(d) selecting a backcross progeny comprising the trait and the morphological and physiological ...

Deriving and Using Interaction Profiles

Systems and methods for deriving and using an interaction profile are described. In one described method, a plurality of metrics indicating a level of satisfaction for search results is determined. The metrics comprise at least one of click-duration data, multiple-click data, and query-refinement data. The values of the metrics for a plurality of instances of an object, such as search results from a search engine, are determined. An interaction profile for the object, based at least in part on the values of the metrics for a plurality of instances of the first object, is then determined. This interaction profile may be used in a variety of ways, such as determining the quality of ranking algorithms and detecting undesirable search results.

PEA LINE DLSC709-1058

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated DLSC709-1058. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line DLSC709-1058, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line DLSC709-1058 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line DLSC709-1058, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line DLSC709-1058 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120551.2. A plant of pea line DLSC709-1058 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120551.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line DLSC709-1058 claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120551.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line DLSC709-1058 claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120551.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second ...

REMOVABLE FILM FORMING GEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR APPLICATION

Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. 1. A film forming gel composition for use as a conformable film bandage , the composition comprising:a silicone containing, film forming polymer;a tackifier comprising a silicate tackifying resin;a coagulant comprising a cationic polymer;and a volatile solvent,wherein a film cast from the composition is self-supporting on a biological substrate and can be peeled off the substrate without substantially compromising the integrity of the film such that at least a portion of the film is removable in a single continuous layer.2. The composition of claim 1 , comprising:a) 10-30 wt. % film forming polymer;(b) 3-20 wt. % tackifier;(c) 60-80 wt. % volatile solvent; and(d) 0.5-20 wt. % cationic polymer;each based on the total weight of the gel composition.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone is selected from the group consisting of polydiorganosiloxane polyurea claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamine claim 1 , polysiloxane carbonate claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the polydiorganosiloxane polyamide is a polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide.5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising 0.1-15 wt. % silicone surfactant claim 1 , based on the total weight of the gel composition.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the coagulant comprises a guanidinyl-containing polymer.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is aminopolymer functionalized with one or more guanidinyl groups.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the guanidinyl- ...

Removable Film Forming Gel Compositions Featuring Adhesion Promoters

Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. 1. A gel composition for use as a conformable film bandage , the gel composition comprising:a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide;an aminosilicone; anda volatile solvent;wherein the aminosilicone is an amine functionalized silicone that contains pendant groups comprising at least one of a primary amine, a secondary amine, a tertiary amine, or a quaternary ammonium group, andwherein a film cast from the gel composition is self-supporting on a biological substrate and can be peeled off the substrate without substantially compromising the integrity of the film such that at least a portion of the film is removable in a single continuous layer.2. The gel composition of claim 1 , comprisingabout 5 to about 30 wt. % polydiorganosiloxane polyamide;about 1 to about 35 wt. % aminosilicone; andabout 50 to about 80 wt. % volatile solvent,each based on the total weight of the gel composition.3. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the polydiorganosiloxane polyamide is a polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide.4. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminosilicone has an amine number greater than 25.5. The gel composition of claim 4 , wherein the aminosilicone has a ratio of amine number to viscosity less than 1.0.6. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminosilicone is selected from the group consisting of: aminodimethicones claim 1 , trimethylsilylamodimethicones claim 1 , aminoethylaminopropylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.9. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminosilicone comprises at least one silicone quaternary compound selected from the group consisting of: silicone quaternium-12 claim 1 , ...

THIN-FILM CULTURE DEVICE FOR ENUMERATING MICROORGANISMS

A microbial detection device and methods of use are provided. The device comprises a water-proof pouch that includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the first and second wall portions. The filter membrane divides the pouch into first and second compartments. A dry, cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the pouch in the first compartment and an absorbent pad is disposed in the second compartment. A sealable sample port provides access to deposit a liquid into the first compartment. 1. A microbial detection device , comprising: a first wall portion having an inner surface and an outer surface;', 'a second wall portion having an inner surface and an outer surface;', 'a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the inner surface of the first wall portion and the inner surface of the second wall portion, the membrane filter having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface;', 'a first compartment defined in part by inner surface of the first wall portion and defined in part by the first major surface of the membrane filter;', 'a sealable sample port that provides access to deposit a liquid into the first compartment;', 'a second compartment defined in part by the inner surface of the second wall portion and defined in part by the second major surface of the membrane filter;', 'wherein the membrane filter permits passage of aqueous liquids from the first compartment to the second compartment and prevents passage of particles of a predetermined size from the first compartment to the second compartment;, 'a water-proof pouch comprisinga dry cold water-soluble gelling agent adhered to the pouch in the first compartment; andan absorbent pad disposed in the second compartment.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pouch comprises a deformable first wall portion disposed opposite the membrane filter in the first compartment.3. The device of claim 1 ...

Fibrin-coated wound dressing

A fibrin-coated wound dressing article having a flexible film layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the flexible film layer, and a fibrin powder layer disposed on a surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer opposite the flexible film layer. Methods of making and using fibrin-coated wound dressing articles are included.

PEA VARIETY SV0969QH

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV0969QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV0969QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0969QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0969QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV0969QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120708.2. A plant of pea line SV0969QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120708.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV0969QH claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120708.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV0969QH claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120708.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. The method of claim 9 ...

PEA VARIETY SV8112QH

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV8112QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV8112QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV8112QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV8112QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV8112QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120693.2. A plant of pea line SV8112QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120693.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV8112QH claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120693.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV8112QH claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120693.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. The method of claim 9 ...

PEA VARIETY SV7688QF

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV7688QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV7688QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV7688QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV7688QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV7688QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120692.2. A plant of pea line SV7688QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120692.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV7688QF claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120692.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV7688QF claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120692.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. The method of claim 9 ...

Removable film forming gel compositions and methods for their application

Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SPINAL CORD CELLS

Described here are systems and methods for deriving both spinal motor neurons and brain microvascular endothelial cells from induced pluripotent stem cells using distinct methods and combining them in a chip format. Neurons cultured alone in chip microvolume displayed increased calcium transient function and chip-specific gene expression. When seeded with endothelial cells, interaction further enhanced neural function, elicited vascular-neural interaction, niche gene expression with enhanced in vivo-like signatures arising from the chip co-cultures. Development of novel media formulations further allow for improved readout of differentiation process, by eliminating additives that otherwise confound differentiation processes and resulting phenotypes. 1. A method of generating spinal neural progenitor cells (spNPCs) comprising:providing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs);differentiating iPSCs into neural ectodermal cells by culturing in neural induction media; anddissociating neural ectodermal cells, replating on a cell culture substrate and further culturing the replated neural ectodermal cells in differentiation media to generate spNPCs.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the iPSCs are cultured in neural induction media for a period of about 5-7 days.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the replated neural ectodermal cells are cultured in differentiation media for a period of about 5-7 days.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neural induction media comprises one or more of: LDN193189 claim 1 , SB431542 claim 1 , and CHIR99021.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell culture substrate is matrigel.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the differentiation media comprises one or more of: ascorbic acid claim 1 , retinoic acid claim 1 , SAG.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising freezing the spNPCs.8. A cryopreserved solution of spNPCs made by the method of .10. A cell culture media comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00009', 'claim 9'}, 'the cell culture ...

ANALYZING LANGUAGE UNITS FOR OPINIONS

This application addresses techniques for personalizing natural language generation by conversational agents. These solutions allow for human-like, large scale opinion expression using a consistent style or personality. Training sentences may be retrieved and a vocabulary may be built based on an analysis of the training sentences. The sentences may be analyzed to determine: (1) whether they express an opinion; (2) whether the opinion is positive or negative; (3) whether the sentence fits in the context of the currently communication; and (4) whether the sentence came from a person with first-hand experience of the topic. Further classifications may be made based on characteristics such as the age or gender of the person expressing the opinion. These opinions may be entered into a repository and used for opinion expression, for example by using the statements directly in a conversation or by training a language generation model with the opinions. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising retrieving the language data from a messaging service claim 1 , a social networking service claim 1 , a media sharing service claim 1 , or a review service.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vocabulary is generated based at least in part on a term frequency/inverse document frequency analysis.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising classifying the remaining language units based on one or more of age claim 1 , gender claim 1 , geographical location claim 1 , language of person expressing the opinion.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the vocabulary directly at an artificial intelligence for opinion expression.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying machine learning logic to generate a language model based on the vocabulary.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising classifying the remaining language units based on personalities expressed in the remaining language units.9. The medium of claim 8 , further storing instructions for ...

ANALYZING LANGUAGE UNITS FOR PERSONALITY

This application addresses techniques for personalizing natural language generation by conversational agents. These solutions allow for human-like, large scale opinion expression using a consistent style or personality. Opinion statements may be retrieved and categorized. These opinion statements may be entered into a database and used directly for opinion expression. A model, such as an artificial neural network, may be generated or parameterized based on these opinions. Within the model structure, a personality embedding space may be defined. The embedding space may be used when generating new sentences, or to classify newly-generated or existing sentences. Thus, the model may be used to find further examples of opinions in the same style, or to generate entirely new opinion sentences in a given style. 1. A method comprising:accessing a plurality of opinion statements;using the plurality of opinion statements to generate a language model;identifying a personality embedding space within the language model, the personality embedding space representing a portion of the model that encodes information about personality characteristics of an input rather than a topic of the input, the personality embedding space being a d-dimensional space divided into a plurality of regions of d-dimensional space, each region associated with a personality characteristic;accessing a new input opinion statement; andusing the personality embedding space to classify a personality of the new input opinion statement as a personality characteristic represented by a d-dimensional vector mapped to one region in the d-dimensional space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model is an artificial neural network (ANN) comprising a layer and a preceding layer claim 1 , the layer comprising a first set of nodes and a second set of nodes in which no node of the preceding layer interconnects to a node in the first set and a node in the second set claim 1 , the first set forming the portion of the ...

Advanced Search Page with Dynamic Generation of a Search Query String

Systems, methods, and computer software for generating a search query involve displaying a search query entry page that includes multiple fields for entry of search parameters. User input defining at least a portion of a search query for at least one of the fields is received. A formatted search query having a format associated with a predetermined search engine is dynamically generated based on the received user input, and the formatted search query is displayed. 1. A computer-implemented method of generating a search query , the method comprising:receiving user input for a search query entry web page received over a network from a server and displayed on a user interface of a client device, the displayed search query entry web page including search query component fields for entry of search parameters, each search query component field in the search query entry web page corresponding to a different search operation, wherein the received user input includes search parameters, including character strings entered by a user, in a selected plurality of search query component fields that define at least a portion of a search query;dynamically generating, at the client device and substantially simultaneously with the user input being received in the selected plurality of search query component fields, a formatted search query character string based on the received user input including the received character strings using one or more scripts included in the search query entry web page and executed on the client device, wherein the formatted search query character string has a predefined format associated with a predetermined search engine, the predefined format including a string of characters indicating the search parameters and the search operations corresponding to the selected plurality of search query component fields; anddisplaying, substantially simultaneously with the received character strings entered by the user in the selected plurality of search query ...

HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS BONDED TO POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES

Described herein is a multilayer article comprising: a. a polymer substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and b. a hydrogel coating thereon wherein the hydrogel coating has a water content of at least 10 wt % and is covalently bonded to the polymer substrate, and wherein the hydrogel coating is derived from an aqueous composition having a pH less than 9.5, the aqueous composition comprising: (a) a hydrophilic monomer selected from at least one of (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide; (b) at least 0.1 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a first initiator, wherein the first initiator is water-soluble and is a Type I photoinitiator; and (d) a second initiator, wherein the initiator is water-soluble and is a Type II photoinitiator; and (e) an acid. 1. A multilayer article comprising:(i) a polymeric substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and(ii) a hydrogel coating thereon wherein the hydrogel coating has a water content of at least 10 wt % and is covalently bonded to the polymer substrate, and wherein the hydrogel coating is derived from an aqueous composition having a pH less than 9.5, the aqueous composition comprising:(a) a hydrophilic monomer selected from at least one of (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide;(b) at least 0.1 wt % of a water-swellable clay;(c) a first initiator, wherein the first initiator is water-soluble and is a Type I photoinitiator; and(d) a second initiator, wherein the second initiator is water-soluble and is a Type II photoinitiator; and(e) an acid.2. The multilayer article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer substrate comprises at least one of polyurethanes claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , and polypropylene.3. The multilayer article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer substrate is substantially free of a primer.4. The multilayer article of claim 1 , wherein the first initiator is 2-hydroxy-4′-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methyl propiophenone.5. The multilayer article of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous composition is substantially free of ...

PEA VARIETY SV1036QF

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV1036QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV1036QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1036QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1036QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV1036QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120707.2. A plant of pea line SV1036QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120707.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV1036QF claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120707.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV1036QF claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-120707.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. The method of claim 9 ...

PEA VARIETY SV0371QF

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV0371QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV0371QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0371QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0371QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV0371QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122918.2. A plant of pea line SV0371QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122918.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a plant part thereof claim 2 , having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV0371QF claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122918.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV0371QF claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122918.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , the method comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. ...

Hair Care Composition

Hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alpha methylene lactone, or a mixture thereof, wherein the sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alpha methylene lactone each have a molecular weight of less than 500 grams/mole; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. 1. A method of chemically modifying the internal region of a hair shaft , comprising (1) applying to hair a first composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of the first composition of a non-polymerized monomer selected from the group consisting of a sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound , an alpha methylene lactone , and a mixture thereof , wherein the sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alpha methylene lactone each have a molecular weight of less than 500 grams/mole when applied to the hair; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier; wherein the non-polymerized monomer is non-polymerized when applied to the hair; and (2) applying to the hair an initiator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of the first composition of at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of an ethylenic monomer claim 1 , a crosslinker claim 1 , and mixtures thereof claim 1 , wherein the additional compound has a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mole.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of the first composition each of an ethylenic monomer and a crosslinker claim 1 , wherein the ethylenic monomer and the crosslinker each have a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mole.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ethylenic monomer is selected from the group consisting of mesaconic acid claim 2 , tert-2-pentenoic acid claim 2 , tiglic acid claim 2 , tiglic acid esters claim 2 , furan-3-acrylic acid claim 2 , 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid claim 2 , maleamic acid claim 2 , 3- ...

PEA VARIETY SV1391QH

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV1391QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV1391QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1391QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1391QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV1391QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122922.2. A plant of pea line SV1391QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122922.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a plant part thereof claim 2 , having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV1391QH claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122922.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV1391QH claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122922.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , the method comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. ...

PEA VARIETY SV7401QH

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV7401QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV7401QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV7401QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV7401QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV7401QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122920.2. A plant of pea line SV7401QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122920.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a plant part thereof claim 2 , having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV7401QH claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122920.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV7401QH claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-122920.9. A method of producing seed claim 2 , the method comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant.10. ...

PEA VARIETY SV2165QH

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV2165QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV2165QH and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV2165QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV2165QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV2165QH , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124089.2. A plant grown from the seed of .3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule claim 3 , a leaf claim 3 , and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV2165QH claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124089.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed claim 6 , and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV2165QH claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124089.9. A method of producing pea seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant and allowing seed to form.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the plant of pea line ...

Pea variety sv6844qg

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV6844QG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV6844QG and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV6844QG with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV6844QG, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

PEA VARIETY SV1231QF

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV1231QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV1231QF and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1231QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1231QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed of pea line SV1231QF , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124091.2. A plant grown from the seed of .3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule claim 3 , a leaf claim 3 , and a cell.5. A pea plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the pea plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of pea line SV1231QF claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124091.7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed claim 6 , and stalks.8. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV1231QF claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124091.9. A method of producing pea seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second plant and allowing seed to form.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the plant of pea line ...

BEAN VARIETY SVGG2050

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGG2050. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGG2050, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGG2050 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGG2050, including the pods and gametes of such plants. 1. A bean plant of bean line SVGG2050 , a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124087.2. A bean seed that produces the plant according to .3. A plant part of the plant according to claim 1 , wherein the plant part comprises a cell of the plant.4. A bean plant having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the plant according to .5. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of the plant according to .6. A method of vegetatively propagating the plant according to claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) collecting tissue capable of being propagated from the plant according to ; and'}(b) propagating a bean plant from the tissue.7. A method of introducing a trait into a bean plant claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'sub': '1', '(a) utilizing as a recurrent parent the plant according to by crossing the plant with a donor bean plant that comprises a trait to produce Fprogeny;'}{'sub': '1', '(b) selecting an Fprogeny that comprises the trait;'}{'sub': '1', '(c) backcrossing the selected Fprogeny with a plant of the same bean line used as the recurrent parent in step (a) to produce backcross progeny;'}(d) selecting backcross progeny comprising the trait and the morphological and physiological characteristics of the recurrent parent bean line used in step (a); and(e) repeating steps (c) and (d) three or ...

Bean variety svgg2053

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGG2053. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGG2053, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGG2053 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGG2053, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

BEAN VARIETY SVGN6196

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SVGN6196. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGN6196, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGN6196 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGN6196, including the pods and gametes of such plants. 1. A seed that produces the plant of .2. A plant of bean line SVGN6196 claim 2 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124086.3. A plant part of the plant of .4. The plant part of claim 3 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , an ovule claim 3 , a leaf claim 3 , and a cell.5. A bean plant claim 2 , or a part thereof claim 2 , having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the bean plant of .6. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of the plant of .7. The tissue culture according to claim 6 , comprising cells or protoplasts from a plant part selected from the group consisting of embryos claim 6 , meristems claim 6 , cotyledons claim 6 , pollen claim 6 , leaves claim 6 , anthers claim 6 , roots claim 6 , root tips claim 6 , pistil claim 6 , flower claim 6 , seed claim 6 , and stalks.8. A bean plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 6 , wherein the regenerated plant expresses all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of bean line SVGN6196 claim 6 , a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-124086.9. A method of producing bean seed claim 2 , comprising crossing the plant of with itself or a second bean plant and allowing seed to form10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the plant of bean line SVGN6196 is the female parent.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the ...

ROTARY MIXER WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ADDITIVE DISTRIBUTOR

A rotary mixer has a mixing chamber with a rotor to reclaim the work surface. The rotary mixer has a supply container located on the frame adjacent to the front end thereof. The supply container contains an additive for mixing with the reclaimed work surface. A transport assembly connects the supply container to a distribution assembly. The distribution assembly is located in front of the mixing chamber and receives the additive from the transport assembly and deposits the additive on the work surface. 1. A rotary mixer comprising:a frame defining a front end;an operator station disposed on the frame;a mixing chamber supported from the frame, the mixing chamber having a rotor to reclaim a work surface;a supply container located on the frame in front of the mixing chamber, the supply container configured to contain an additive for mixing with the reclaimed work surface and having an opening in a bottom surface;a transport assembly connecting the supply container to a distribution assembly wherein the transport assembly receives additive through the opening in the bottom surface; andthe distribution assembly located in front of the mixing chamber and at a distance from the supply container, the distribution assembly receiving the additive from the transport assembly and depositing the additive on the work surface.2. The rotary mixer of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to measure and control an amount of the additive being deposited on the work surface.3. The rotary mixer of claim 1 , wherein the transport assembly gravity feeds the additive from the supply container to the distribution assembly.4. The rotary mixer of claim 1 , wherein the transport assembly includes a conveyor designed to move the additive from the supply container to the distribution assembly.5. The rotary mixer of further comprising a controller configured to control an amount of the additive moved from the supply container to the distribution assembly.6. The rotary mixer of ...

DEVICES AND KITS FOR THE PROPAGATION OR STORAGE OF MICROORGANISMS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING

Devices for the propagation or storage of microorganisms are provided including a first layer that has a first portion of a surface of the first layer, to which a first water-swellable gelling agent comprising a first clay is affixed. The devices further include a second layer that is separable from the first layer and has a first portion of a surface of the second layer, to which a second water-swellable gelling agent is affixed. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are provided. The methods include providing a device, separating the first layer from the second layer, adding an aliquot of a sample containing at least one microorganism onto the first or second water-swellable gelling agent to form an inoculated device, laminating the first layer back to the second layer, and incubating the inoculated device. Kits and methods of making the devices are also provided. 1. A device for the propagation or storage of microorganisms comprising:a) a first layer that comprises a first portion of a surface of the first layer, to which a first water-swellable gelling agent comprising a first clay is affixed; andb) a second layer that is separable from the first layer and comprises a first portion of a surface of the second layer, to which a second water-swellable gelling agent is affixed.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first layer further comprises a second portion of the surface.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second water-swellable gelling agent comprises a second clay.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first clay comprises at least one platelet shape.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is sterilized with ionizing radiation.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first water-swellable gelling agent is affixed to the first layer by an adhesive claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is disposed on the first portion only of the surface of the first layer.7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second portion of the first ...

PEA VARIETY SV7441QC

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV7441QC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV7441QC and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV7441QC with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV7441QC, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. 1. A pea plant of pea line SV7441QC , a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-125801.2. A pea seed that produces the plant of .3. A plant part of the plant of claim 1 , wherein the plant part comprises a cell of the plant.4. A pea plant having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of the plant of .5. A tissue culture of regenerable cells of the plant of .6. A pea plant regenerated from the tissue culture of claim 5 , wherein said plant has all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of pea line SV7441QC.7. A method of vegetatively propagating the plant of claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) collecting tissue capable of being propagated from the plant of ; and'}(b) propagating a pea plant from the tissue.8. A method of introducing a trait into a pea plant claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'sub': '1', '(a) utilizing as a recurrent parent the plant of by crossing the plant with a donor pea plant that comprises a trait to produce Fprogeny;'}{'sub': '1', '(b) selecting an Fprogeny that comprises the trait;'}{'sub': '1', '(c) backcrossing the selected Fprogeny with a plant of the same pea line used as the recurrent parent in step (a) to produce backcross progeny;'}(d) selecting a backcross progeny comprising the trait and otherwise comprises all of the morphological and ...

Apparatus and method for a child containment system

A child containment system or playard can include a frame and soft goods panels. The frame can include a top frame assembly and one or more legs extending down therefrom in a use configuration. The legs can be pivotable with respect to the top frame assembly to a stored configuration, where the legs are substantially parallel with portions of the top frame assembly. The playard can also include top rail soft goods attached to at least a portion of the top frame assembly. A first portion of the bassinet base can be stored in a cavity of a first portion of the top rail soft goods and a second portion of the bassinet base can be stored in another cavity of a second portion of the soft goods. The first and second base portions can be coupled together when needed and stored in the cavities when not in use.

Removable Film Forming Gel Compositions Featuring Adhesion Promoters

Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. 1. A gel composition for use as a conformable film bandage , the gel composition comprising:a silicone containing, film-forming polymer;an amine-rich adhesion promoter; anda volatile solvent;wherein a film cast from the gel composition is self-supporting on a biological substrate and can be peeled off the substrate.2. The gel composition of claim 1 , comprising about 5 to about 30 wt. % silicone containing claim 1 , film-forming polymer;about 1 to about 35 wt. % amine-rich adhesion promoter; andabout 50 to about 80 wt. % volatile solvent,each based on the total weight of the gel composition.3. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone containing claim 1 , film-forming polymer includes at least one of polydiorganosiloxane polyurea claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamine claim 1 , polysiloxane carbonate claim 1 , polydiorganosiloxane polyamide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The gel composition of claim 3 , wherein the polydiorganosiloxane polyamide is a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide.5. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine-rich adhesion promoter has an amine number greater than 25.6. (canceled)7. The gel composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine-rich adhesion promoter is at least one of an aminopolymer claim 1 , an aminosilicone claim 1 , and chitosan.8. The gel composition of claim 7 , wherein the aminosilicone includes pedant mono- or diamine groups.9. The gel composition of claim 1 , further comprising:an MQ silicate tackifying resin.10. The gel composition of claim 1 , further comprising:an antiseptic agent, wherein the antiseptic comprises at least one of octenidine, chlorhexidine salt, alexidine salt, ...

Improvements to telephone meters

Integration of multiple query revision models

An information retrieval system includes a query revision architecture that integrates multiple different query revisers, each implementing one or more query revision strategies. A revision server receives a user's query, and interfaces with the various query revisers, each of which generates one or more potential revised queries. The revision server evaluates the potential revised queries, and selects one or more of them to provide to the user.

Microbial detection devices including adhesive masked nutrients and methods of using the same

Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface, a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are additionally provided, using the devices.

Method and Composition for Maintaining Hair Dye Color

A method of preventing color loss from dyed hair comprising the application of a hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate, or a mixture thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier wherein the sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate undergo polymerization inside the hair fibers.

Device for enumerating microorganisms

A microbial detection device and methods of use are provided. The device comprises a water-proof pouch that includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the first and second wall portions. The filter membrane divides the pouch into first and second compartments. A dry, cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the pouch in the first compartment and an absorbent pad is disposed in the second compartment. A release liner removably adhered to the first adhesive layer.

Resealable tray container

A container for food product includes a film affixed to a food tray. The film forms a tap of the container and has an access opening. The sealing label, adhesively sealed to the top around the opening, is resealable when a tab of the sealing label is pulled back. The sealing label is resealable against the top layer to seal the opening when the label is moved back against the top. In one form, the sealing label extends along the top of the container and seals along a portion of the film which is affixed to one or more top end surfaces of walls forming the tray.

Method and an apparatus for measuring distant echo delay in an echo cancelling arrangement

ABSTRACT: A method and an apparatus for measuring distant echo delay in an echo cancelling arrangement. The delay of the distant echo in an echo can-celling arrangement comprising a near echo canceller, a delay line and a distant echo canceller is measured in accordance with a method which comprises the following steps: - transmission, by modulation of a carrier, of a data sequence having a periodic autocorrelation function with sidelobes of negative or zero value, this sequence having a duration at least equal to the maximum value of the delay to be measured and a number of elements determined by the accuracy desired for measurement of the delay; - calculation of the correlation function between the data of a next transmitted sequence and the data formed by demodulating the received signal and storing calcu-lated samples of the correlation function in a memory; - determining, among the samples stored, the sample cor-responding to the maximum of the correlation function and the rank of that sample.

Removable film forming gel compositions and methods for their application

Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.

Hydrogels, articles comprising hydrogels, and methods thereof

Described herein is a hydrogel having a water content of at least 10 wt%. The hydrogel is derived from an aqueous composition comprising: a hydrophilic monomer comprising at least one of (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylamide; at least 0.1 wt% of a water-swellable clay; at least 0.1 wt% cellulose nanocrystals; and a photoinitiator. Also disclosed herein are methods of making hydrogels and articles thereof.

Bean variety SVGN6196

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SVGN6196. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGN6196, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGN6196 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGN6196, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Methods and compositions for spinal cord cells

Described here are systems and methods for deriving both spinal motor neurons and brain microvascular endothelial cells from induced pluripotent stem cells using distinct methods and combining them in a chip format. Neurons cultured alone in chip microvolume displayed increased calcium transient function and chip-specific gene expression. When seeded with endothelial cells, interaction further enhanced neural function, elicited vascular-neural interaction, niche gene expression with enhanced in vivo-like signatures arising from the chip co-cultures. Development of novel media formulations further allow for improved readout of differentiation process, by eliminating additives that otherwise confound differentiation processes and resulting phenotypes.

Method of two-way radiocommunication between fixed stations and mobile stations

ABSTRACT: The invention relates to a method of two-way radiocommunication between fixed stations and mobile stations permitting effective utilization of available radiocommunication channels. All the fixed stations transmit in a first radio path of multiplexed communi-cation channels and all the mobile stations transmit in a second radio path of multiplexed communication channels, each pair of communication channels in the first and second paths being capable of handling two-way communi-cation between any one of the fixed stations and any one of the mobile stations. As a result, the known motion of cellular patterning, and in particular the distribution of frequencies or time intervals between cells, is no longer implemented in the invention, at least as regards the routing of communications. Nevertheless, this notion is retained for exploiting a channel called a semaphore channel serving the procedure of establishing links. When the channels are time-division multiplexed, in accordance with the TDMA-type method, only two numerical paths are utilized. When the channels are frequency-division multiplexed, in accordance with the FDMA-type method, only two frequency bands are allocated to radiocommunicatons.

Communication systems and methods

Users can make landline, wireless and/or Internet calls from a conventional landline communication device (102). If the communication device (102) is on a wireless call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the landline. Likewise, if the communication device (102) is on landline call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the wireless telephone (108). Wireless and landline calls may also be conferenced together.

Device for growing microorganisms

A device for growing microorganisms. The device includes a body member comprising a self-supporting, water-proof substrate having upper and lower surfaces; a hydrophobic spacer element adhered to the upper surface of the substrate forming side walls to retain a predetermined amount of liquid in contact with the substrate, wherein the hydrophobic spacer element has a hole therein; a fluid control film in the hole of the hydrophobic spacer element; a cover sheet having an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface, the cover sheet adhered to at least a portion of the body member; and a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the cover sheet; a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition; and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition.

Communication system for landline and wireless calls

Users can make landline, wireless and/or internet calls from a conventional landline communication device. If the communication device is on a wireless call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the landline. Likewise, if the communication device is on a landline call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the wireless telephone. Wireless and landline calls may also be conferenced together.

Method and composition for maintaining hair dye color

A method of preventing color loss from dyed hair comprising the application of a hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate, or a mixture thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier wherein the sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate undergo polymerization inside the hair fibers.

Methods and compositions for spinal cord cells

Tetraalkyl-phosphonium-clays, process for their preparation and their use for gelling organic liquids

Visual syntax builder for space vehicle control

A method for graphically assisting system commanding can comprise the steps of: receiving a user-specified command; retrieving from a command database a command template corresponding to the specified command, the command template including at least one operational parameter corresponding to the specified command; for each retrieved operational parameter in the command template, adding to a graphical user interface (GUI) a GUI element corresponding to characteristics of the operational parameter; and, displaying the GUI. The user interface elements can include drop down boxes, sliders and text fields. The method can further comprise the steps of: for each GUI element in the GUI, accepting a value; and, formatting a command string containing the accepted values.

Communication systems and method

Users can make landline, wireless and/or internet calls from a conventional landline communication device. If the communication device is on a wireless call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the landline. Likewise, if the communication device is on a landline call, that call may be placed on hold to answer an incoming call on the wireless telephone. Wireless and landline calls may also be conferenced together.

Removable Film-Forming Gel Compositions Featuring Adhesion Promoters

Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. In some cases, the film-forming gel composition can include lidocaine.

Hair care composition

Hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alpha methylene lactone, or a mixture thereof, wherein the sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alpha methylene lactone each have a molecular weight of less than 500 grams/mole; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Thin-film culture device for enumerating microorganisms

Mixtures of alpha- and beta-chlordane and process for their preparation

System and method for scene change triggering

A triggering system and process for a form reader is shown using a histogram of the optical scene. The form reader is open on three sides with a camera facing a platen on to which a form is placed. The camera converts the light rays reflected from the platen into a video stream that is sent to a processor. A change in content of a first light intensity level contrasted to the content of a second light intensity level is used to determine when the form enters the scene. Illustratively, the first light intensity level represents black levels and the second light intensity levels represent white levels. A threshold is pre-determined that isolates the first light intensity content, and when the first light intensity content remains constant (after the presence of a form) the form is deemed to be still wherein the system may then read the information on the form.

Halogenation process

Nut device having an automatic positive locking

NUT DEVICE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC POSITIVE LOCKING ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The device has a screwthreaded collar 9 constituting a brake and trapped in a cavity 5 of a nut 2 with respect to which it is connected to rotate and axially movable in the cavity between a first position in which its screwthread 12 is in phase with the screwthread 3 of the nut and a second position in which the screwthreads are no longer in phase. The collar has a device 13 adapted to cooperate with a complementary device 34 of a shaft 18 on which the nut is screwed so as to be immobilized in rotation on this shaft when the screwthreads of the collar 9 and the nut 2 are no longer in phase. For mounting the nut device, a tool is provided which comprises a hollow sleeve 20 defining a cavity adapted to receive the nut 2, an arrangement 29 for retaining the nut in a resilient manner and an arrangement 32 for maintaining the collar 9 in the first position at the inner end of the cavity 5 in opposition to the action of the second ring 15 when the nut is retained in the sleeve.

Removable film-forming gel compositions featuring adhesion promoters

Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.

Halogenation process

Hair care composition.

Una composición para el cuidado del cabello que comprende de aproximadamente 0.1% a aproximadamente 20% de un compuesto de sulfopropil metacrilato, una alfa metileno lactona, o una mezcla de ellos, en donde el compuesto de sulfopropil metacrilato y la alfa metileno lactona tienen, cada uno, un peso molecular menor de 500 gramos/mol; y un portador dermatológicamente aceptable.

Methods and compositions for spinal cord cells

Described here are systems and methods for deriving both spinal motor neurons and brain microvascular endothelial cells from induced pluripotent stem cells using distinct methods and combining them in a chip format. Neurons cultured alone in chip microvolume displayed increased calcium transient function and chip-specific gene expression. When seeded with endothelial cells, interaction further enhanced neural function, elicited vascular-neural interaction, niche gene expression with enhanced in vivo-like signatures arising from the chip co-cultures. Development of novel media formulations further allow for improved readout of differentiation process, by eliminating additives that otherwise confound differentiation processes and resulting phenotypes.

Integration of multiple query revision models

An information retrieval system includes a query revision architecture that integrates multiple different query revisers, each implementing one or more query revision strategies. A revision server receives a user's query, and interfaces with the various query revisers, each of which generates one or more potential revised queries. The revision server evaluates the potential revised queries, and selects one or more of them to provide to the user.

Hair care composition

Query Revision Using Known Highly-Ranked Queries

An information retrieval system includes a query revision architecture providing one or more query revisers, each of which implements a query revision strategy. A query rank reviser suggests known highly-ranked queries as revisions to a first query by initially assigning a rank to all queries, and identifying a set of known highly-ranked queries (KHRQ). Queries with a strong probability of being revised to a KHRQ are identified as nearby queries (NQ). Alternative queries that are KHRQs are provided as candidate revisions for a given query. For alternative queries that are NQs, the corresponding known highly-ranked queries are provided as candidate revisions.

Packaging for smoking articles, a blank for forming said packaging, methods of packaging smoking articles and of making said packaging

Described herein is packaging (1000, 3000) for smoking articles (1100), the packaging (1000, 3000) being configured to transform between a flat configuration and a box configuration; wherein: the box configuration comprises a front wall (1120), a back wall (1130), a top wall (1140), a bottom wall (1150), a left side wall (1160) and a right side wall (1170), each wall being formed of at least one panel; and the left and right side walls (1160, 1170) are respectively formed of left and right side panels (1060, 1070) which overlie respective left and right edge portions (2031, 2032) of a back panel (1030) in the flat configuration, the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) configured to be pivoted inwards respectively from left and right edges (1033, 1034) of said back panel (1030) as part of a transformation from the flat configuration to the box configuration.

DEVICE FOR CULTIVATION OF MICROORGANISMS

DISPOSITIVO PARA CULTIVO DE MICRORGANISMOS. Um dispositivo para cultivo de microorganismos. O dispositivo pode incluir um substrato autossustentável à prova d?água tendo uma superfície voltada para o interior e uma superfície voltada para o exterior; uma folha de cobertura tendo uma superfície voltada para o interior e uma superfície voltada para o exterior, a folha de cobertura aderida a pelo menos uma parte do substrato; uma superfície microestruturada na superfície voltada para o interior da folha de cobertura, em que a superfície microestruturada compreende uma pluralidade de microestruturas; um agente substancialmente gelificante seco e uma composição de nutriente de crescimento microbiano substancialmente seca dispostos na superfície microestruturada da película microestruturada ou em uma parte da superfície voltada para o interior do substrato. DEVICE FOR CULTIVATION OF MICROORGANISMS. A device for culturing microorganisms. The device may include a self-supporting waterproof substrate having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface; a cover sheet having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface, the cover sheet adhered to at least a portion of the substrate; a microstructured surface on the inward facing surface of the cover sheet, wherein the microstructured surface comprises a plurality of microstructures; a substantially dry gelling agent and a substantially dry microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on the microstructured surface of the microstructured film or on an inwardly facing portion of the substrate.

Gelling films, articles containing gelling films, and methods of making and using the same

Films comprising a pluralities of particles of a water-soluble gum and a water-soluble polymer that contacts at least part of a surface of the water soluble gum particles, at surprisingly high coat weight. Articles comprising such films on substrates. Methods of making and using such films and articles. Dispersions useful for making such films and articles.

Pea variety SV0823QG

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV0823QG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV0823QG and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0823QG with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0823QG, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV3946QB

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV3946QB. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV3946QB and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV3946QB with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV3946QB, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV2165QH

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV2165QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV2165QH and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV2165QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV2165QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV0962QB

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV0962QB. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV0962QB and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0962QB with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0962QB, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV1231QF

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV1231QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV1231QF and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1231QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1231QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV7441QC

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV7441QC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV7441QC and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV7441QC with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV7441QC, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV5685QG

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV5685QG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV5685QG and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV5685QG with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV5685QG, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV5795QE

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV5795QE. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV5795QE and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV5795QE with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV5795QE, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea line 08250833

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated 08250833. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line 08250833, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line 08250833 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line 08250833, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV1036QF

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV1036QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV1036QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1036QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1036QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV0969QH

The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV0969QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV0969QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0969QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0969QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Pea variety SV6844QG

The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV6844QG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV6844QG and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV6844QG with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV6844QG, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Synthesis of 1-hydroxyethyl formamides and n-vinyl formamides

Processes and systems for producing N-vinyl carboxylic acid amides are provided herein. According to some aspects of the present invention, a process for producing an N-vinyl carboxylic acid amide is described that eliminates interim solids handling steps during formation of the intermediate compounds, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing cost. The processes and system described herein may be used for the synthesis of N-vinylformamide and its intermediates, including 1-hydroxyethylformamide and 1- alkoxyethylformamide, or for the synthesis of N-methyl,N-vinylformamide and its intermediates, including N-methyl,1-hydroxyethylformamide and N- methyl,1alkoxyethylformamide.

Compositions comprising scleroglucan, articles containing the same, methods of making, and methods of using

Compositions and articles comprising scleroglucan that can be used for culturing and enumerating microorganisms even after exposure to sterilizing doses of radiation. The compositions also include one or more water swellable polymers other than scleroglucan, such as guar gum, locust bean gum, or xantham gum. Also described are methods of making and using the same.