Nitrogen-efficient monocot plants

Methods of increasing nitrogen utilization efficiency in monocot plants through genetic modification to increase the levels of alanine aminotransferase expression and plants produced there from are described. In particular, methods for increasing the biomass and yield of transgenic monocot plants grown under nitrogen limiting conditions compared to non-transgenic plants are described. In this way, monocot plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application.

Solid fuel skewer suspension burning system

A skewer system comprises a skewer rod that holds tires in suspension during an incineration process where the tires are burned for fuel in a kiln such as a cement kiln or a lime kiln. In certain implementations, the skewer system also comprises a fuel advancing system to advance tires loaded onto the skewer rod into the heated gas in a stationary heat transfer station of the kiln. In further exemplary implementations, the skewer system comprises a mechanism to recover wire remnants from incinerated tires, the wire can be cut off the skewer and dropped into the kiln, or the wire itself can be burned off.

SPORTS GLOVE

A sports glove includes a palm portion having a palm side and a backside, a thumb stall extending from the palm portion, finger stalls extending from the palm portion, and a plurality of different performance zones on the palm side of the glove. The plurality of different performance zones includes at least first and second performance zones. The first performance zone has a first surface characteristic continuously extending from a first set of the finger stalls across at least a portion of the palm. The second performance zone has a second surface characteristic different than the first surface characteristic and continuously extending from a second set of the finger stalls across at least a portion of the palm. 1. A sports glove comprising:a palm portion having a palm side and a backside;a thumb stall extending from the palm portion;finger stalls extending from the palm portion; and a first performance zone having a first surface characteristic continuously extending from a first set of the finger stalls across at least a portion of the palm; and', 'a second performance zone having a second surface characteristic different than the first surface characteristic and continuously extending from a second set of the finger stalls across at least a portion of the palm., 'a plurality of different performance zones on the palm side of the glove, the plurality of different performance zones comprising2. The glove of claim 1 , wherein the first set of finger stalls comprises a pinky stall and a ring finger stall and wherein the second set of finger stalls comprises a middle finger stall and an index finger stall.3. The glove of claim 1 , wherein the first surface characteristic has a first grip ability and wherein the second surface characteristic has a second grip ability less than the first grip ability.4. The glove of claim 3 , wherein the first surface characteristic comprises an array of raised gripping projections.5. The glove of claim 4 , wherein the array of raised ...

Sports glove

A sports glove includes a palm portion having a palm side and a backside, a thumb stall extending from the palm portion, and finger stalls extending from the palm portion. The finger stalls include an inner surface and an outer surface. A first portion of the inner surface of at least one of the finger stalls includes a finger tip gripping region. The fingertip gripping region has greater grip ability than a second portion of the inner surface of the at least one finger stall.

Anti-Tissue Factor Antibodies, Antibody-Drug Conjugates, and Related Methods

Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind to human tissue factor (TF), anti-TF antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and compositions comprising the antibodies or ADCs. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the antibodies or ADCs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

PROTECTIVE PADDING ASSEMBLY FOR A SPORTS APPAREL ARTICLE

A protective sports garment comprising including an article of clothing and at least a first pad assembly having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a pad area. The pad assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart cells coupled together by a plurality of linking members, and first and second regions. Each of the first and second regions extends over at least 25 percent of the pad area. The first region is formed of a first inner layer and a first outer layer, and the second region is formed of the first inner layer and does not include the first outer layer. The first inner and outer layers are formed of first and second materials having first and second durometer values measured on a hardness scale, respectively. The second durometer value is greater than the first durometer value. The inner surface of the pad assembly engages the article. 1. A multi-layered pad assembly configured for use with an article of athletic apparel , the pad assembly comprising:a plurality of spaced apart cells, the cells including, an inner layer having an inner surface, an outer surface and a side surface and being formed of a first material having a first durometer value measured on an Asker C hardness scale, the inner surface coupled to the article of athletic apparel, and at least two of the plurality of cells including an outer layer formed of a second material, the second material having a second durometer value measured on an Asker C hardness scale, the second durometer value being greater than the first durometer value; anda plurality of linking members, each of the linking members having first and second ends, the first end connected to one of the cells and the second end connected to another of the cells.2. The pad assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the linking member is connected only to a single one of the cells claim 1 , and wherein the second end of the linking member is connected only to another one of the cells.3. The pad assembly of claim 1 , ...

Basketball sensing apparatus

An apparatus includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium to direct a processor to: receive first signals indicating a made basketball shot or a missed basketball shot by a first person during a first basketball shooting session, receive second signals indicating a made basketball shot or a missed basketball shot by a second person during a second basketball shooting session, track a number of made basketball shots by the first person and the second person, and output an indicator of a relationship of the number of made basketball shots by the first person to the number of made basketball shots by the second person at least after each made shot by of the second person while the second person is partaking in the second basketball shooting session producing the second signals.

BASKETBALL SENSING APPARATUS

An apparatus includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium to direct a processor to: receive signals indicating a made basketball shot or a missed basketball shot of a basketball by a person during a basketball shooting session, receive signals indicating a location from which each made basketball shot is made, and determine and output a user cumulative score for the person for the basketball shooting session, the cumulative score being based upon the location of each made basketball shot. 1. An apparatus comprising:a non-transitory computer-readable medium to direct a processor to:receive signals indicating a made basketball shot or a missed basketball shot of a basketball by a person during a basketball shooting session;receive signals indicating a location from which each made basketball shot is made; anddetermine and output a user cumulative score for the person for the basketball shooting session, the cumulative score being based upon the location of each made basketball shot.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user cumulative score is an ongoing user cumulative score determined and outputted after each made basketball shot.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable medium is further to direct the processor to:facilitate a virtual game by determining and outputting an ongoing virtual cumulative score for a virtual opponent during the shooting session, the virtual ongoing cumulative score for the virtual opponent being based upon time during the timed basketball shooting session of the person.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable medium is further to direct the processor to adjust scoring by the virtual opponent in response to signals authorizing redemption of experience points.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the non-transitory computer-readable medium is further to direct the processor to award the experience points in response to and based upon one or more criteria selected ...

SPORTS GLOVE

A sports glove includes a wrist portion defining an opening, a palm portion having a palm side and a backside, a thumb stall and a plurality of finger stalls extending from the palm portion. The palm side comprises a fabric layer bordering an interior of the glove, and a resilient polymer layer on an outer surface of the fabric layer. At least first and second grooves are formed into the polymer layer. The finger stalls include an index finger stall, a middle stall, a ring finger stall and a pinky stall. The first groove forms a thumb base bending line extending from at or adjacent to the opening along the palm portion to a juncture of the thumb stall and the index finger stall. The second groove forms an upper mid-palm bending line extending across the palm portion adjacent at least the pinky finger stall and the ring finger stall. 1. A sports glove for covering a hand and at least a portion of a wrist of a player , the glove comprising:a wrist portion defining an opening for receiving the hand of the player and for extending over at least a portion of the wrist of the player's wrist;a palm portion having a palm side and a backside, the palm side of the glove comprises at least a fabric layer bordering an interior of the glove to contact the received hand of the player, and a resilient rubber-like polymer layer on an outer surface of the fabric layer, at least first and second grooves formed into the resilient rubber-like polymer layer for facilitating bending of the glove;a thumb stall extending from the palm portion; anda plurality of finger stalls extending from the palm portion, the plurality of finger stalls including an index finger stall, a middle finger stall, a ring finger stall and a pinky finger stall, the first groove forming a thumb base bending line extending from at or adjacent to the opening of the wrist portion along the palm portion to a juncture of the thumb stall and the index finger stall, the second groove forming an upper mid-palm bending ...

SOLID FUEL SKEWER SUSPENSION BURNING SYSTEM

A solid fuel skewer suspension burning system for a kiln, comprises a skewer rod and a solid fuel loading system. The skewer rod has a first end and a length that extends longitudinally. The solid fuel loading system includes a fuel centering and staging area that receives fuel from a conveyor system, and a fuel loading area that receives fuel from the fuel centering and staging area. The solid fuel is inserted upon the skewer rod at the fuel loading area. The solid fuel loading system also includes a first clamp, an airlock and a plow. The first clamp holds the skewer rod and defines a first position between the first clamp and a free end of the skewer rod. The airlock is spaced from the first clamp and has a first airlock gate and a second airlock gate. The plow reciprocates substantially longitudinally in cooperation with the skewer rod to advance fuel along at least a portion of the length of the skewer rod. 1. A solid fuel skewer suspension burning system for a kiln , the system comprising:a skewer rod having a first end and a length that extends longitudinally; and a fuel centering and staging area that receives fuel from a conveyor system;', 'a fuel loading area that receives solid fuel from the fuel centering and staging area, wherein fuel is loaded onto the first end of the skewer rod at the fuel loading area;', 'a first clamp that holds the skewer rod and defines a first position between the first clamp and a free end of the skewer rod;', 'an airlock having a first airlock gate and a second airlock gate, the airlock spaced from the first clamp; and', 'a plow that reciprocates substantially longitudinally in cooperation with the skewer rod to advance fuel along at least a portion of the length of the skewer rod., 'a solid fuel loading system having2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the fuel centering and staging area further comprises a platform that a single tire at a time rests upon, which is positioned generally above the fuel loading area.3. ...

Catalyst regeneration

Apparatus for incasing product

PRODUCE INCASING APPARATUS HAVING SUPPORT CARRYING TUBULAR CASING FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT ALONG OUTER SURFACE OF SUPPORT WITH PASSAGEWAY THROUGH SUPPORT FOR PASSING CASING. TWIST APPLIED TO CASING IN SPACED RELATION TO LEADING END THEREOF PRIOR TO MOVEMENT OF CASING INTO PASSAGEWAY, LEAVING OUTWARDLY PROJECTING END WHICH ENGAGES LEADING PORTION OF CASING UPON MOVEMENT OF PRODUCT INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH CASING AND THROUGH PASSAGEWAY TO DRAW CASING INTO PASSAGEWAY.

Anti-tissue factor antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and related methods

Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind to human tissue factor (TF), anti-TF antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and compositions comprising the antibodies or ADCs. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the antibodies or ADCs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

Method for purification of carbon dioxide

Blade pitch control of a wind turbine

A control system for adjusting the pitch of variable-pitch angle blades in a wind turbine for generating electric power maintains the control signal for the variable-pitch angle blades above a minimum level representing the minimum desired angle of the variable-pitch blades. The control system includes a subtractor for generating a difference signal; a device for generating from the difference signal a first blade control signal greater than a minimum level, from a device for generating a second blade control signal greater than a minimum level, from first blade control signal and the difference signal; a device for generating a third blade control signal for adjusting the pitch of variable-pitch angle blades, from second blade control signal and power rate signal. All devices include limiters which limit their respective output signals to a minimum level representing a preset minimum blade angle.

Multi-axis positioning mechanism

The multi-axis positioning mechanism has a platform (12) supported in two axes (A1,A2) on bearings that allow the platform to tilt about two orthogonal axes. The platform is positioned by two actuators (m1,m2) which are mounted on a base (14,16). The actuators have pinions (B1,B2) with conical teeth engaging toothed segments (R1,R2) to couple the actuators to the platform. The actuators are formed by rotary motors with their shafts lying perpendicular to each other. The conical pinions are mounted directly on the motor shafts. Position indicators (I1,I2) are fixed to the bearings to measure the position of the platform relative to the base.

Coating compositions

ABSTRACT The invention concerns a coating, composition comprising a polymeric binder component and an aqueous medium containing, as a colouring component, a dyestuff soluble in the aqueous medium. Such a coating composition can be advantageously employed in a combination of coating compositions embodying the invention which combination is capable of producing a two-coat system on a surface and comprises at least a first coating composition which is water-based, contains a first colouring component and is capable of providing an undercoating, and a second coating composition capable of providing the gloss, which second coating composition is water-based and contains a polymeric binder component in an amount sufficient to impart the gloss to the said surface and a second colouring component (which may be the same as or different from the first colouring component) which is a dyestuff soluble in the water.

Flexible conduit and fitting and method for assembly

Abstract A flexible plastic conduit having a pair of longi-tudinally extending reinforcement tapes to improve the resistance to elongation of the flexible plastic conduit is provided. A fitting is also provided to cooperate with the flexible tubing to provide the proper resistance to forces trying to separate the flexible conduit and the fitting when in assembled relationship. A method for assembling the flexible conduit and the fitting is also provided.

Ancestral and cot viral sequences, proteins and immunogenic compositions

The present invention is directed to ancestral and COT nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, methods for producing such sequences and uses thereof, including prophylactic and diagnostic uses.

Enhancing the repellency of fibrous materials with fluoroalkoxyalkyl silanes or siloxanes

Battery test circuit cameras

Treatment of textile fibers

ACRYLOYL OR METHACRYLOYL CHLORIDE IS CO-POLYMERIZED WITH A FLUOROALKYL ETHER OR ESTER, FOR EXAMPLE, 1,1-DIHYDROPERFLUOROOCTYL ACRYLATE. THE COPOLYMERS ARE APPLIED TO TEXTILE MATERIALS, E.G., WOOL, TO IMPROVE THEIR PROPERTIES, FOR EXAMPLE, THEIR RESISTANCE TO SHRINKING, AND THEIR WATERAND OIL-REPELLENCY.

Apparatus for producing a gas atmosphere

Fluorinated allyl ethers and use thereof

MULTI-AXIS POSITIONER

Electromagnetic relay exposure controls

1,4-bis-(heptafluoroisopropoxy)-2,3-epoxy-butane

1,4-BIS(HEPTAFLUOROISOPROPOXY)-2-BUTENE IS OXIDIZED TO FORM THE CORRESPONDING EPOXIDE 2,3-DI((CF3)2-CF-O-CH2-)OXIRANE THIS EPOXIDE CAN BE CONVERTED INTO HOMO- OR CO-POLYMERS WHICH ARE USEFUL FOR ENHANCING THE REPELLENCY OF FIBROUS SUBSTRATES, E.G., FABRICS MADE FROM NATURAL OR SUNTHETIC FIBERS.

Noise suppressing flexible exhaust coupling

Abstract of the Disclosure A coupling unit mountable in the exhaust train of an engine immediately downstream of the exhaust manifold provides a significant reduction in engine noise levels. The coupling unit does not include a rigid liner but comprises a flexible tubular coupling consisting essentially of inlet and outlet collar portions and an intermediate dual wrapped flexible central conduit portion. The flexible dual wrapped central portion consists of a longitudinally undulating, pressure-carrying conduit member and a concentric, vibration-dampening helicoidal covering. The flexible coupling has a length to inside diameter ratio in the range of 1:1 to 8:1, and permits limited multi-axis movement of one of the collar portions relative to the other. The flexible metal coupling is effective in reducing noise levels at engine speeds in the range of from idle speed up to about 5,000 rpm.

Air cushion displacement hull water vehicle

An air cushion displacement hull water vehicle has a novel construction sos to defrictionize water flowing under the hull as the vehicle is propelled through the water. The hull includes a forward bow portion, an opposing aft end portion, a pair of sidewalls spaced from each other and extending between the forward bow portion and the aft end portion, and a bottom wall extending between the forward bow portion and the aft end portion and between the pair of sidewalls. The bottom wall of the hull is recessed to define an air cushion region. An air supply device positioned within the interior of the hull communicates with the air cushion region and is operable to supply pressurized air to the air cushion region to defrictionize water flow under the air cushion region.

Stoker

A weapon for destroying an underwater target

MODULE FOR CONTAINER, CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR COSMETIC ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME.

Artificial insemination system

An artificial insemination system and its use requires a sheath (14) which has a first lumen (20) for receiving and holding an endoscope (38), and a second lumen (22) through which semen can be injected into the uterus of the animal to be inseminated. Additionally, the sheath includes a blunt guide probe (30) which extends distally from the distal end of the sheath and a window (36) covering the distal end. When using the system, the endoscope (38) is initially inserted into the first lumen of the sheath (14). The combination of the sheath and endoscope are then inserted into the vagina of the animal, and, using the endoscope, the guide probe is directed through cervix os into the cervix until the distal end of the second lumen is positioned in the uterus. An injector filled with semen is used to inject semen into the uterus through the second lumen.

Shielded reed switch

Water conservation plant container

A container (10) for growing plants comprising a main body (11) with an open top (14) and perimeter rim (15), and a funnel-like water collection means (20) having an inner mating perimeter (21) adapted to adjoin the perimeter rim (15), an outer mating perimeter (22) of greater size than the inner mating perimeter (21) and a sloping surface (23) connecting the outer mating perimeter (22) to the inner mating perimeter (21), such that overhead water is captured and directed onto the open top (14). The water collection means (20) may be detachable. The water collection means (20) has mating edges (24) adapted to continuously and contiguously abut mating edges (24) of like containers to form a solid water capture surface in all directions when multiple containers are properly positioned. The invention provides a means to conserve water in plant nurseries by directing all water from overhead irrigation sources into the plant containers, while allowing the plants to be grown in individual containers.

Pre-tuned hybrid logarithmic yagi antenna system

A hybrid logarithmic yagi antenna system characterized by the absence of a balun or other conventional log periodic yagi antenna system balanced feed and impedance matching element. The reflector element is configured as a supporting conductive tray which provides a rugged mounting mechanism for mounting the antenna system, at its reflector end, to a support structure such as a building.

Release system for container

A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a second position.

Plants having enhanced nitrogen assimilation/metabolism

A genetic construct is taught which contains a nitrogen assimilation and/or metabolism gene and a promoter for the gene which is inducible under conditions where it would be beneficial to take-up, store or use nitrogen. The promoter can be, for example, induced by the presence of nitrate or other form of nitrogen and will be induced by application of a nitrogenous fertilizer. The stress inducible promoter btg-26 is also taught. Promoter btg-26 is isolated from the Brassica turgor gene - 26 and exhibits osmotic-stress induced expression.

Artificial insemination system

Copper coated uranium article

CANCEL NECKLACE FOR USE IN A FUEL FILLING TUBE ASSEMBLY

Se describe un collar para ser usado en un conjunto de tubo de llenado de combustible que comprende: una primera estructura de configuración semicircular (24) que tiene un primer par de extremos terminales (58a, 58b) que se encuentran en un plano vertical común, comprendiendo cada uno de los extremos terminales al menos dos medios de traba (30, 60); un borde superior (52a) que forma un talón semicircular superior (54a), un borde inferior (52b) que forma un talón semicircular inferior (54b), encontrándose el borde superior y el borde inferior en planos horizontales mutuamente espaciados uno con respecto a otro, separando una pared exterior circunferencial (56) el borde superior y el borde inferior; y una segunda estructura de configuración semicircular (34) que tiene un segundo par de extremos terminales (58a, 58b') que se encuentran en un plano vertical común, comprendiendo los dos extremos terminales al menos dos medios de traba (30', 60'), un borde superior (52a') que forma un talón semicircular superior (54'), un borde inferior (52b') que forma un talón semicircular inferior (54b'), encontrándose el borde superior y el borde inferior en planos horizontales mutuamente espaciados uno con respecto a otro, estando la primera estructura de configuración semicircular (24') y la segunda estructura de configuración semicircular (34) trabadas mutuamente por el primer y el segundo par de extremos terminales (58a, 58b; 58a', 58b'). A collar is described for use in a fuel filler tube assembly comprising: a first semicircular configuration structure (24) having a first pair of terminal ends (58a, 58b) that are in a common vertical plane, each of the terminal ends comprising at least two locking means (30, 60); an upper edge (52a) forming an upper semicircular heel (54a), a lower edge (52b) forming a lower semicircular heel (54b), the upper edge and the lower edge being in horizontal planes mutually spaced relative to each other , ...

FLEXIBLE PIPELINE

Plunge type router

Abstract of the Disclosure A plunge type router is disclosed which includes an improved depth lock system operative to exert a clamping force directly on the motor housing and which distributes the clamping force over a substantial surface area thereof whereby the motor housing may be securely retained in position without damaging or distorting the housing. An adjustable depth stop system is also provided which provides a positive, easily, accurately adjustable stop member engageable by a portion of the motor housing and an associated rack and pinion adjustment assembly operative to accurately locate the stop member so as to provide positive control of the depth of cut.

antitecid factor antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates and related methods

Trata-se de anticorpos que se ligam especificamente ao fato tecidual humano (TF), conjugados anticorpo-fármaco (ADCs) anti-TF e composições compreendendo os anticorpos ou ADCs. São fornecidos também, no presente documento, métodos para produzir e usar os anticorpos ou ADCs, tais como métodos terapêuticos e de diagnóstico.

Methods and systems for determining composition and completion of an experiment

Methods and systems for determining composition and completion of an experiment are provided. One-computer-implemented method for determining composition and completion of an experiment includes determining one or more characteristics of data acquired during the experiment and determining if the experiment is completed based on the one or more characteristics. One system configured to determine composition and completion of an experiment includes a processor configured to determine one or more characteristics of data acquired during the experiment and to determine if the experiment is completed based on the one or more characteristics. Another system configured to perform an experiment includes a measurement subsystem configured to acquire data during the experiment and a processor configured to determine one or more characteristics of the data during the experiment and to determine the composition of the experiment and if the experiment is completed based on the one or more characteristics.

Fire protective hose assembly

A flexible hose for conveying fluids and suitable for high temperature environments, in one embodiment the hose assembly comprises a thermal paint coated nipple, a core tube, a thermal insulating layer surrounding the core tube, a cover layer surrounding the thermal insulating layer, and a vented jacket surrounding the cover layer. The thermal insulating layer may be a fibrous material such as a silica fiber. The cover layer may be thermally stable up to 750° F. or higher. The vented jacket may be a wire braid having interstices therein and formed from a corrosion resistant material.

Removal of co.sub.2 from gas mixtures

ABSTRACT An improved, catalyzed process for the removal of CO2 from gas mixtures is described using a solution containing 15-40% by weight of potassium carbonate in which the absorption efficiency is enhanced by the addition of sodium or potassium vanadate equivalent to 2 to 10% by weight of V2O5 and sodium or potassium borate equivalent to 1 to 10% by weight of KBO2 in which the weight ratio of equivalent KBO2 to equivalent V2O5 is less than 1.5:1. It has been found that use of the described catalysts permits significant reductions in solution circulation rates (up to 45%), which leads to equipment and utility economies.

CONCENTRATOR SOLAR CELL SERIES COMPONENT

Resource management system

A resource management system for tracking the real-time location and status of a plurality of trucks during interaction with a plurality of batch plants and a plurality of jobsites to provide a system for managing the trucks and drivers; providing customer efficiency; and providing dispatch accountability. Vehicle-mounted sensors automatically communicate delivery status information via a wireless network, all without requiring driver intervention. The on-board personal computer (PC) or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) displays GPS maps, relays driver messages and stores performance data. The status and performance data can be reviewed in real time to allow the dispatcher to efficiently manage the truck fleet with regard to the jobsite demands and the capabilities of the available batch plants. Alternatively, the status and performance data can be reviewed at a later time to analyze and improve resource allocation. Further, the system is automated and digital, thus eliminating driver-generated forms, minimizing entry errors and lowering the data entry costs associated with producing manual load tickets.

Method of assembling flexible conduit and fitting

A flexible plastic conduit having a pair of longitudinally extending reinforcement tapes to improve the resistance to elongation of the flexible plastic conduit is provided. A fitting is also provided to cooperate with the flexible tubing to provide the proper resistance to forces trying to separate the flexible conduit and the fitting when in assembled relationship. A method for assembling the flexible conduit and the fitting is also provided.

Process for setting textiles

Wool or other protein textiles are provided with a durable set by arranging them in a predetermined pattern, and while constrained in such pattern contacting them with a hydroxylic liquid--i.e., ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycidol, glycerol, or diethylene glycol--under controlled conditions of time and temperature.

Steam-engine valve.

Fluorinated acrylic and methacrylic esters

THE PROCESS FOR PREPARING COMPOUNDS HAVING THE FORMULAE CH2=C(-R)-COO-CH2-CH(-O-CF(-CF3)2)-CH2-O-CF(-CF3)2 AND CH2=C(-R)-O-CH(-CH2-O-CF(-CF3)2)2 BY REACTING ALKALI METAL FLUORIDE WITH HEXAFLUORO ACETONE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ADDING 2,3 DIHALO-N PROPLY ESTER OF ACRYLIC OR METHACRYLIC ACID, AND STIRRING THE REACTION MIXTURE AT TEMPERATURES OF 70* TO 100*C.

Fluorinated epoxides and use thereof

1,4-bis-(heptafluoroisopropoxy)-2-butene is oxidized to form the corresponding epoxide This epoxide can be converted into homo- or co-polymers which are useful for enhancing the repellency of fibrous substrates, e.g., fabrics made from natural or synthetic fibers.

Apparatus and methods for supplying fuel employed by abatement systems to effectively abate effluents

An abatement apparatus for introducing fuel into an electronic device manufacturing effluent abatement tool, including: a manifold; a fuel source adapted to supply fuel to the manifold through a fuel conduit; and a plurality of nozzles adapted to receive fuel from the manifold; wherein the manifold is adapted to supply fuel to the nozzles at a fuel velocity greater than a flame velocity.

Highly fluorinated derivatives of copolymers of fluoroalkyl ethers and maleic anhydride

Copolymers of fluoroalkyl allyl (or methallyl) ethers and maleic anhydride are modified by conversion of anhydride units into acid fluoride groups or fluoroalkyl ester groups. These modified copolymers are useful for many purposes, including application to fibrous materials, e.g., textiles, to enhance their oil- and water-repellency.

Differential spectral topographic analysis (dista)

The present invention provides a new analysis based on Differential Spectral Topographic Analysis (DISTA). Using data from the spectral methods known in the art, DISTA is based upon the normalization of the spectra to a fixed topographic space, creating a set of spectral forms, and the summation of the absolute differences in topography between one or more reference spectra and the test spectra taken at different magnitudes of the perturbing parameter. This method allows for a sensitive estimate of the fraction of form A and form B of an entity of interest. This method also allows for the calculation of apparent free energy from the conversion of the entity of interest from a first to a second form where appropriate, and in the alternative, calculation of a fraction of structural changes.

Nitrogen-efficient monocot plants

Methods of increasing nitrogen utilization efficiency in monocot plants through genetic modification to increase the levels of alanine aminotransferase expression and plants produced there from are described. In particular, methods for increasing the biomass and yield of transgenic monocot plants grown under nitrogen limiting conditions compared to non-transgenic plants are described. In this way, monocot plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application.

Stabilization control system

Method of making an article of footwear

Fluorinated alkyl esters of acrylic (type) acids

Radial flow fan

Tissue-specific expression of target genes in plants

Methods of producing plants having tissue-specific expression of one or more target genes are taught, as are methods of producing plants having tissue-specific and environmental or developmentally-regulated expression of one or more target genes. A genetic construct is taught which contains a nitrogen assimilation and/or metabolism gene and a promoter for the gene which is inducible under conditions where it would be beneficial to take up, store or use nitrogen. The promoter can be, for example, induced by the presence of nitrate or other form of nitrogen and will be induced by application of a nitrogenous fertilizer. The stress inducible promoter btg-26 is also taught. Promoter btg-26 is isolated from the Brassica turgor gene - 26 and exhibits osmotic-stress induced and tissue-specific expression of an operatively linked gene. The present invention also provides for methods to produce plants with increased biomass and seed yield.

System and method for language instruction

A system and method for language instruction is provided. In an embodiment, a method of language instruction is provided which comprises presenting a first description of an event responsive to a first perspective and presenting a second description of the event responsive to a second perspective, wherein the first description of the event and the second description of the event are in a common language. The first and second descriptions of the event can be provided in a variety of formats, such as in audio format or as text.

Managing policy and permissions profiles

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for managing policy and permissions profiles. Individuals or organizations are permitted to author profiles utilizing a profile template and publish such authored profiles for access and adoption by others. Users are able to import desired profiles and subsequently have those imported profiles applied each time he or she accesses an application or service to which the profile pertains. User interfaces from which users may view profiles associated with them, make alterations to settings of profiles associated with them, and/or select from a plurality of profiles for a particular application or service are also provided. Still further, recommendations may be provided to users for policy and permissions profiles based upon, for instance, crowd-sourcing, profiles adopted by social network connections of a user or other users that are “like” a user, prior profile selections made by the user, and/or prior user behavior.

Walking trainer

A walking trainer for use by individuals who either through disease or injury require the use of a controlled restraint device to enable them to exercise their limbs. The device comprises aligned vertical and horizontal torso restraints positioned on vertical and horizontal supports to allow mobility of the limbs while restraining the head and torso in a predetermined position. Body contacting members of the device are padded where the padding is further provided with removal fasteners to allow for cleaning.

External gradient chromatofocusing

The invention provides novel methods for the separation of charged molecules such a proteins according to their isoelectric points (pI's) and includes the systems and buffering compositions employed for isolating charged molecules. The invention further provides for modifications to the above described chromatographic methods that enable the separation of charged molecules exhibiting virtually identical pl's by shifting both the buffer's pKa and the pl's of the eluted charged molecules while they are traversing the ion exchange column.

Safety control for a remote control system

Safety control apparatus including a remote system for turning a zone heating and cooling air conditioning unit on and off from a central control point and a safety freeze control system for simultaneously switching the unit from a normal operating mode to a heating mode at a predetermined temperature and overriding the remote control system.

Tissue-specific expression of target genes in plants

Methods of producing plants having tissue-specific expression of one or more target genes are taught, as are methods of producing plants having tissue-specific and environmental or developmentally-regulated expression of one or more target genes. A genetic construct is taught which contains a nitrogen assimilation and/or metabolism gene and a promoter for the gene which is inducible under conditions where it would be beneficial to take up, store or use nitrogen. The promoter can be, for example, induced by the presence of nitrate or other form of nitrogen and will be induced by application of a nitrogenous fertilizer. The stress inducible promoter btg-26 is also taught. Promoter btg-26 is isolated from the Brassica turgor gene - 26 and exhibits osmotic-stress induced and tissue-specific expression of an operatively linked gene. The present invention also provides for methods to produce plants with increased biomass and seed yield.

Aids ancestral viruses and vaccines

Flexible endoscope probe and method of manufacture

A flexible endoscopic probe (10) is provided. The probe includes a fiber optic image guide (24) and a lens (32) adhered to the distal end (20) of the fiber optic image guide. one or more fiber optic illumination fibers (36) surround the image guide and terminate at the distal end of the probe. These illumination fibers are held in place by a short retaining tube (38) and a potting material (40) injected into the spaces between the fibers, the image guide and the retaining tube. Depending on the application, an additional covering layer (44) can be added to provide an additional environmental barrier. A method of manufacturing the flexible probe is also provided.

Clothes drier

Tape head with support bars

A head for a tape drive system has a plurality of transducers formed on a substrate and protected by a cover bar, with a tie bar bonded to the cover bar. The tie bar extends along a tape-facing surface beyond the cover bar, enhancing the structural integrity of the head. Wear bars may be bonded to the substrate, cover bar and tie bar. Alternatively, the tie bar may have a notch within which the substrate and cover bar are bonded. The tie bar reduces misalignment and instability of the transducers, providing increased storage capacity and greater reliability and durability of the tape drive system.

Preparation of bis-diloweralkylaminoalkyl loweralkyl dicarboxylates

Antireflective coating composition

The invention relates to an antireflective coating composition comprising a polymer, a crosslinker and a thermal acid generator, where the polymer comprises at least one unit of structure (1), at least one unit of structure (2) and at least one structure of structure (3), where R 1 to R 9 is independently selected from H and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, R′ and R″ is independently selected from H and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, X is C 1 -C 6 alkylene, Y is C 1 -C 6 alkylene. The invention further relates to a process for imaging a photoresist coated over the antireflective coating composition.

Signal apparatus for photographic cameras

Method of and apparatus for neutralizing static electricity on filling picks of looms and the like

Hands-free personal communication device

A hands-free personal communication device is worn about a user's neck. The communication device includes an elongated elastic neckband for supporting the communication device about the user's neck. The elastic neckband has memory characteristic and is bendable along its length such that the neckband is formable into and out of various selectable positions. An acoustic output device is attached to the neckband and positioned near an ear of the user when the communication device is worn about the user's neck. A microphone is attached to an end of the neckband. A detachable earbud may be attached to an end of the neckband.

Pre-tuned hybrid logarithmic yagi antenna system

Multichannel broadband transceiver system making use of a distributed control architecture for digital signal processor array

A control message communication mechanism for use in a broadband transceiver system that includes multiple digital signal processors for performing real time signal processing tasks. One of the digital signal processors (DSPs) is designated as a master DSP. The remainder of the DSPs are arranged in rows and columns to provide a two-dimensional array. A pair of bit-serial interfaces on each DSP are connected in a vertical bus and horizontal loop arrangement. The vertical bus arrangement provides a primary mechanism for the master DSP to communicate control messages to the array DSPs. The horizontal loop mechanism provides a secondary way for DSPs to communicate control information with one another, without involving the master DSP, such as may be required to handle a particular call, without interrupting the more time critical primary connectivity mechanism.

Method and apparatus for producing core yarn

Anti-tissue factor antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and related methods

Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind to human tissue factor (TF), anti-TF antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and compositions comprising the antibodies or ADCs. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the antibodies or ADCs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

Basketball sensing apparatus

An apparatus includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium to direct a processor to: receive signals indicating a made basketball shot or a missed basketball shot of a basketball by a person during a basketball shooting session, receive signals indicating a location from which each made basketball shot is made, and determine and output a user cumulative score for the person for the basketball shooting session, the cumulative score being based upon the location of each made basketball shot.

Promoter sequence obtained from rice as well as methods of use

Flexible conduit and fitting

A flexible plastic conduit having a pair of longitudinally extending reinforcement tapes to improve the resistance to elongation of the flexible plastic conduit is provided. A fitting is also provided to cooperate with the flexible tubing to provide the proper resistance to forces trying to separate the flexible conduit ana the fitting when in assembled reiation ship. A method for assembling the flexible conduit and the fitting is also provideo.

Diphenylamine process

Anti-tissue factor antibody-drug conjugates and related methods

Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind to human tissue factor (TF), anti-TF antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and compositions comprising the antibodies or ADCs. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the antibodies or ADCs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

Promoter sequence obtained from rice and methods of use

Methods are provided by which Oryza saliva plants and seeds thereof may be modified to express a coding region of interest using a promoter sequence operatively linked to the coding region. The promoter sequence is an isolated Oryza sativa antiquitin (OsAntl) promoter sequence including SEQ ID NO: 1. The coding region of interest may encode a nitrogen utilization protein, suitably alanine aminotransferase. Methods to develop Oryza sativa plants that have increased biomass and seed yield are also presented. Furthermore, Oryza saliva plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application.

A weapon for destroying an underwater target

Meter movement utilizing magnetic fluid for damping

Steam cooling of gas turbine with backup air cooling

A gas turbine power plant in which a mixture of steam and compressed air, the mixture being primarily steam, is used to cool the rotating blades and stationary vanes in the turbine section. The air is bled from the compressor. The flow rate of steam that is mixed into the compressed air is adjusted so to maintain the pressure drop experienced by the compressed air as it flows to the turbine within a predetermined range. Consequently, the steam and air mixture has the same volumetric flow rate as if compressed air alone were being used. Thus, any sudden decrease in steam flow rate will automatically result in an offsetting increase in the flow of compressed air due to the decrease in the line pressure in the common line through which the air and steam flow to the turbine. Consequently, no control, isolation or check valves are utilized in the compressed air piping.

Process for producing insoluble sodium metaphosphate

Solid fuel skewer suspension burning system

Cable length adjustment mechanism

A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) comprises a protective tubular conduit (12) and a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) slidably disposed in the conduit (12) for conveying longitudinal forces. A length adjuster (18) adjusts the longitudinal length of the core element (14). The length adjuster (18) includes a housing (20) having a plurality of transverse teeth (22), and a slider (26) which is longitudinally moveable within a track (24) of the housing (20) between maximum and minimum length adjusted positions. A toothed interlock (36) is transversely movable relative to the slider (26) between a shipping condition in which its teeth (44) are disengaged from the teeth (22) of the housing (20) and an engaged condition in which its teeth (44) engage the teeth (22) of the housing (20). A cantilever tang (48) within the interlock (36) is effectively isolated from the longitudinal forces of the core element (14) for automatically restraining the interlock (36) in the locked condition and selectively releasing the interlock (36) to return to the shipping condition for service or readjustment. The cantilever tang (48) has a cam foot (50) which seats in a stop groove (54) of the slider (26) when the interlock (36) is in the shipping condition and seats behind a rear edge (56) of the slider (26) when the interlock (36) is in the engaged condition. The blade of a screw driver (60) or the like can be used to pry the cantilever tang (48) upwardly so that its cam foot (50) unseats from behind the rear edge (56), thereby permitting service and readjustment without damaging the assembly (10) so that it can be reused.

Particle separator

Differential spectral topographic analysis (dista)

Ancestral and cot viral sequences, proteins and immunogenic compositions

The present invention is directed to ancestral and COT nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, methods for producing such sequences and uses thereof, including prophylactic and diagnostic uses.

Solid fuel skewer suspension burning system.

Un sistema de sesgado comprende una varilla sesgadora que mantiene neumáticos en suspensión durante un proceso de incineración en el que los neumáticos son quemados a efectos de obtener combustible en un horno tal como un horno de cemento o un horno de cal. En determinadas implementaciones, el sistema de sesgado también comprende un sistema para hacer avanzar el combustible a efectos de hacer avanzar los neumáticos cargados sobre la varilla sesgadora hacia el interior del gas caliente en una estación estacionaria de transferencia de calor del horno. En otras implementaciones dadas a título de ejemplo, el sistema de sesgado comprende un mecanismo para recuperar alambres residuales de los neumáticos incinerados; el alambre puede ser recortado del sesgador y dejado caer en el horno, o es posible quemar el alambre como tal, destruyéndolo.

Solid fuel skewer suspension burning system

A skewer system comprises a skewer rod that holds tires in suspension during an incineration process where the tires are burned for fuel in a kiln such as a cement kiln or a lime kiln. In certain implementations, the skewer system also comprises a fuel advancing system to advance tires loaded onto the skewer rod into the heated gas in a stationary heat transfer station of the kiln. In further exemplary implementations, the skewer system comprises a mechanism to recover wire remnants from incinerated tires, the wire can be cut off the skewer and dropped into the kiln, or the wire itself can be burned off.

Nitrogen-efficient monocot plants

Methods of increasing nitrogen utilization efficiency in monocot plants through genetic modification to increase the levels of alanine aminotransferase expression and plants produced there from are described. In particular, methods for increasing the biomass and yield of transgenic monocot plants grown under nitrogen limiting conditions compared to non-transgenic plants are described. In this way, monocot plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application.