Abstract: A process for creating a modeling portfolio to model an actively managed exchange traded fund portfolio. The modeling portfolio comprises a first portfolio of securities and a supplemental portfolio of securities. The modeling portfolio does not reveal the actively managed exchange traded fund portfolio.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antibody or derivative thereof of human origin for inhibiting platelet aggregation, characterized in that it is effective by substantially exclusive binding to the activated state of platelet integrin receptor GPIIb/IIIa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a susceptor for the microwave heating of food products that includes a metallized component and a printed component. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of fabricating a susceptor for the microwave heating of food products that includes a metallized component and a printed component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to the female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific administration of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor prior to the luteal phase of the host's ovulatory cycle. Preferred non-polypeptide cAMP level modulators include phosphodiesterase inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 isoforms.

Abstract: A system of and method for maintaining data objects in containers across a network of distributed heterogeneous resources in a manner which is transparent to a client. A client request pertaining to containers is resolved by querying meta data for the container, processing the request through one or more copies of the container maintained on the system, updating the meta data for the container to reflect any changes made to the container as a result processing the request, and, if a copy of the container has changed, changing the status of the copy to indicate dirty status or synchronizing the copy to one or more other copies that may be present on the system.

Abstract: A production tubing comprising a liner is placed downhole in a wellbore. A fluid pill containing proppant is squeezed into the annulus between the formation and liner, thereby packing the proppant into the annulus, effectively isolating the annulus. The packed proppant is permeable to liquids but impermeable to fracturing proppants. After isolation of the annulus, the wellbore may be perforated using a resettable perforation assembly. Once perforating is complete, the wellbore is fractured. The presence of the packed proppant in the annulus generates resistance to the flow of fracturing fluid along the annulus, forcing the fracture to propagate down the perforation tunnels, while also allowing subsequent production fluids to be produced along the annulus.

Abstract: Liquid breakers can be used in methods and compositions for acid fracturing formations. The fracturing fluid includes a liquid breaker that decreases the viscosity of the fracturing fluid over time. The liquid breaker can also be produced in situ. The liquid breaker includes fluoroboric acid.

Abstract: An expandable threaded connection between segments of expandable tubulars that provides a high bearing pressure seal at a specific area along the pin and box members is disclosed. The invention utilizes a “groove” in a surface of the box member and a corresponding “rib” on the pin nose. The radial expansion of the tubulars causes the pin to become shorter in length, thereby causing the pin nose to retract from the back of the box member. As the pin nose retracts, the rib on the pin nose moves backward until a portion of the rib contacts a portion of the groove in the box member. The point of contact between the rib and the groove creates a metal-to-metal seal between the pin and box members. Because the point of contact between the rib and the groove is a relatively small area, the force acting on the point of contact generates a high bearing pressure that is equal to or greater than the internal pressure within the expandable tubulars and, thus, generates a high pressure seal.

Abstract: A safety valve assembly comprises a valve body, a flapper mount, flapper and a hinge used to rotate the flapper in an opened or closed position. Torsional pins are mounted adjacent the flapper mount, each having ends which extend into the hinge and terminating adjacent each other at a location along the hinge. Torsional springs are circumferentially mounted around the torsional pins. Tabs extend from the torsional springs and contact an actuation member extending over the top of the flapper. As such, the torque created by the torsional springs is transferred to the actuation member via the tabs, thereby reducing the stress on the torsional springs.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel methods and compositions useful for improving the performance of electrophoretic displays. The methods comprise adding a high absorbance dye or pigment, or conductive particles, or a conductive filler in the form of nanoparticles and having a volume resistivity of less than about 104 ohm cm, or a charge transport material into an electrode protecting layer of the display.

Abstract: The use of a commixture as a sag control agent (SCA) in a composition to be cured at a temperature (Tcur) greater than 60° C., said composition comprising a binder and the commixture and wherein said commixture comprises: (a) a thixotropy-inducing particulate polyurea product having a melting temperature (Tm1) at least 10° C. below the intended curing temperature, thereby satisfying the requirement Tm1<(Tcur?10° C.); and (b) a second thixotropy-inducing particulate component that retains its particulate nature at temperatures at least up to said curing temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to capacitors comprising organized assemblies of carbon and non-carbon compounds. This invention further relates to methods of making such organized structures. It also relates to devices containing such structures. In preferred embodiments, the organized structures of the instant invention take the form of nanorods or their aggregate forms. More preferably, a nanorod is made up of a carbon nanotube filled, coated, or both filled and coated by a non-carbon material. In particular, the present invention is directed to a capacitor electrode comprising a carbon nanotube filled with one or more non-carbon materials comprising titanium, a titanium compound, manganese, a manganese compound, cobalt, nickel, palladium, platinum, bromine, iodine, an interhalogen compound, or the combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high gloss car wash-resistant coating composition comprising an epoxy-functional binder and a cross-linker reactive with the epoxy groups of the binder and a method to prepare such a car wash-resistant coating. The invention further relates to the use of said coating composition, as a pigment-free top coat or a clear coat, in the finishing and refinishing of articles, for example motorcycles, cars, trains, buses, trucks, and aeroplanes. The coating composition after curing forms a coating having an initial gloss of at least 81 GU and a loss of gloss (LoG) of less than 0.25, the loss of gloss being determined by the formula (I) LoG =(1?e(A/X)/(1+eK)+(1?eD*?Tg)??(I) wherein K=B*(Tgonset?C) In formula I A=?8.03, B=?0.21, C=328 and D=?0.00304.

Abstract: Cyclic organosilicon compounds that may be employed as an electron donor for polymerization catalyst systems, polymerization catalyst systems employing the cyclic organosilicon compounds as an electron donor, methods of making the polymerization catalyst systems, and polymerization processes to produce polyolefin are disclosed. The organosilicon compounds, which are useful as electron donors in polymerization catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, are represented by the formula: where Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 may be identical or different and are each hetero-atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, Si, B, and P. R1, R2, R3, and R4 may be identical or different and are each hydrocarbon-based substituents to Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively. The subscripts i, j, m, and n are independently 0 to 3 R5 and R6 may be identical or different and are each a bridging group with a backbone chain length between the two hetero-atoms Q1 and Q3, and Q2 and Q4, respectively, 1-8 atoms.

Abstract: Transformed plants which have increased or decreased linolenic acid content are disclosed. Also disclosed are plants which express a linoleic acid desaturase gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one latrunculin and the formulation does not contain a substantial amount of dimethyl sulfoxide. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one latrunculin in an amount of 0.001-2% w/v, a non-ionic surfactant in an amount of 0.01-2% w/v, and a tonicity agent to maintain a tonicity between 200-400 mOsm/kG, at a pH between 4 to 8, wherein the latrunculin, the surfactant, and the tonicity agent are compatible in the formulation, and the formulation does not contain a substantial amount of dimethyl sulfoxide. The formulation is stable for at least six month at refrigerated temperature. The present invention further provides a method of reducing intraocular pressure, a method of treating glaucoma, a method of inhibiting wound healing after trabeculectomy, and a method of inhibiting angiogenesis.

Abstract: A system for inductively heating a workpiece including a heating coil that surrounds the sides and ends of the workpiece, wherein the heating coil comprises a first coil assembly that encloses a first portion of the workpiece and a second coil assembly that encloses a second portion of the workpiece. A power supply is operatively connected to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for suction of a secondary fluid into a primary fluid through one or multiple gaps in contact with a venturi. The venturi imparts a high velocity on the primary fluid to flow across a gap in contact with the venturi and draw in the secondary fluid. The apparatus employs a linear venturi with the flow area, or opening, in the form of a narrow ring or narrow rectangle to increase the length of the gap in contact with the venturi. One gap is provided and positioned in contact with one side of the narrow venturi opening, or two gaps are provided having one positioned in contact each side of the narrow venturi opening. The linear venturi is housed in assemblies referred to as “eductors.

Abstract: A women's garment with built-in breast support and no underwire, comprises an exterior fabric layer for covering the torso. A exterior fabric layer has an upper part for at least partly covering the breasts. An interior fabric layer is connected to the upper part of the exterior fabric layer and is sized to extend only over the upper part of the exterior fabric layer on the inner surface thereof cover at least part of the breasts of a woman. A pair of side support panels are connected to the interior fabric layer, each at over one lateral area of the torso, the lateral areas being adjacent respective lateral sides of the breasts and are made of non-stretch material for supporting the breasts. A pair of tapes or other fixing mechanisms are connected to the interior fabric layer and extend along respecting medial edges of the side support panels.

Abstract: A cooling tower support grid includes a lattice frame having a first series of bars which intersect a second series of bars to form a plurality of openings. Splash bar retaining clips are integrally formed as part of the lattice frame extending in opposed relation into each of the openings. This eliminates the need to handle separate retaining clips and, thereby, simplifies the installation process.