Abstract: An air inflatable watercraft, having a cockpit with a bottom area forming part of the cockpit having a through opening therein adapted to receive a human operated propulsion mechanism which can be operated from the cockpit to propel the watercraft.

Abstract: A human propelled watercraft having a pair of flexible fins extending into the water each adapted to oscillate through an arcurate path in a generally transverse direction with respect to the central longitudinal dimension of said watercraft. Pedals are provided for applying input force whereby as input force is applied, the flexible fins can twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the watercraft while moving in both directions along the arcurate path. Each of the fins preferably have a generally squared off top and an outer area of harder rubber than the inner area. Preferably, each of the fins is provided with adjustable tensioning at the trailing edge.

Abstract: This invention provides cDNA encoding a prostate-cancer specific marker, Repro-PC-1.0, Repro-PC-1.0 polypeptides and methods for use in diagnosis and therapy.

Abstract: A retraction system for rudders for small boats having a deck comprising a rudder means connecting said rudder to the rear of a boat enabling said rudder to pivot on an axis such that when the rudder is retracted, it rotates upwardly through about 270° from the normal operating position in the water while twisting about 90° so as to lay essentially flat on said deck.

Abstract: This invention provides a polynucleotide encoding Repro-EN-1.0 and IB1, polypeptides associated with endometriosis. Auto-antibodies against Repro-EN-1.0 and IB1 have been found in subjects diagnosed with endometriosis. This invention also provides methods of using this polynucleotide and polypeptide.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for mitigating the scintillation and fading effects of baseband wireless, radio frequency wireless, optical wireless and satellite communication links. The system uses a space-time channel model to derive an optimal processing architecture for signal recovery through a scintillation channel. The signal power is collected by space-time sampling within the four dimensional volume of the spatial and temporal spread. Consequently, the space-time equalizer can effectively recover the lost signal power induced by the spreading effects of atmospheric scintillating medium. The advantages of this invention include a decrease in link outages resulting in higher link availability and more reliable data network services.

Abstract: A device that attaches to a surface. A first element having a surface adapted to be carried flush with a surface of a constructed surface and having a plurality of splayed through openings therein. A second element adapted to be moved or pressed toward and held by the first element and having a plurality of tines joined to the second element in proximity to one extremity of the tines. The tines pass slidably through the splayed openings in the first element and have sharp penetrating ends which project into the constructed surface when the second element is moved toward first element and force is applied to the second element while the surface of the first element is flush with the constructed surface such that the first element comes affixed to the constructed surface by the tines.

Abstract: This patent application discloses siRNA sequences against the constant region of the influenza virus nucleoprotein gene comprising: Sense strand: 5??UGAAGGAUCUUAUUUCUUCdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 1) Anti sense 3??dTdTACUUCCUAGAAUAAAGAAG 5? strand: (SEQ ID NO: 2) or Sense strand: 5??UGAAGGAUCUUAUUUCUUCGGdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 3) Anti sense 3??dTdTACUUCCUAGAAUAAAGAAGCC 5? strand: (SEQ ID NO: 4) or Sense strand: 5??GGAUCUUAUUUCUUCGGAGACdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 5) Anti sense 3??dTdTCCUAGAAUAAAGAAGCCUCUG 5? strand: (SEQ ID NO: 6) said sequences being inhibitory against influenza virus in animals including humans. The invention further includes one or more of said siRNA sequences in the form of an aqueous suspension suitable for nasal inhalation. Still further, the invention includes one or more of said siRNA sequences in the form of a plasmid expressing intracellularly in animals including humans.

Abstract: This patent application discloses siRNA sequences against the constant region of the influenza virus nucleoprotein gene comprising: Sense strand: 5? UGAAGGAUCUUAUUUCUUCdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 1) Anti sense strand: 3? dTdTACUUCCUAGAAUAAAGAAG 5? (SEQ ID NO: 2) Sense strand: 5? UGAAGGAUCUUAUUUCUUCGGdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 3) Anti sense strand: 3? dTdTACUUCCUAGAAUAAAGAAGCC 5? (SEQ ID NO: 4) Sense strand: 5? GGAUCUUAUUUCUUCGGAGACdTdT 3? (SEQ ID NO: 5) Anti sense strand: 3? dTdTCCUAGAAUAAAGAAGCCUCUG 5? (SEQ ID NO: 6) said sequences being inhibitory against influenza virus in animals including humans. The invention further includes one or more of said siRNA sequences in the form of an aqueous suspension suitable for nasal inhalation. Still further, the invention includes one or more of said siRNA sequences in the form of a plasmid expressing intracellularly in animals including humans.

Abstract: A water craft having a bow and a stern including an engine of sufficient thrust to create an enlarged wake at the stern of the boat as the boat moves along the surface of a body of water. The water tight compartment is positioned to carry water below the water line and essentially astride the centerline or keel of the boat. The compartment is adapted to contain liquid water in an amount sufficient to enhance or equalize the size of the boat wake. The compartment extends from a point forward of the transom and engine, and extends to a point forward of the midpoint between the bow and the stern, and terminates short of the bow while serving to exert downward force on the bow against the water when the water craft is underway and the compartment carries water.

Abstract: A novel water craft, which may include a hull with a keel, having propulsion means extending below the water line. The propulsion means comprises a pair of flappers each adapted to oscillate through an arcuate path in a generally transverse direction with respect to the central longitudinal dimension of the watercraft. Means are operatively associated with the propulsion means for applying input force to the propulsion means. The flappers twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the watercraft while moving in both directions along the arcuate path.