Abstract: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system having a vacuum vessel positioned about an imaging volume, one or more high temperature superconducting coils positioned within the vacuum vessel, and a cryocooler coupled to the vacuum vessel to operate the superconducting coil at a temperature above 10 K. At least one gradient coil is positioned between an imaging volume and the superconducting coil without any thermal shielding interposed between the gradient coil and the superconducting coil. A method of forming an MRI system includes forming at least one winding of the main field generating coils with high temperature superconducting material, positioning the winding in a vessel for receiving cryogenic fluid, and positioning a gradient coil between the imaging volume and the winding without placing a thermal radiation shield between the gradient coil and the winding.

Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed for preventing computers in a network from concurrently processing a task, where the task can be successfully processed by only one computer in the network at a time. The system comprises a plurality of computers connected to the network and a locking device connected to the network, wherein the locking device uses a password change system to control which computer in the network is able to process the task.

Abstract: A telescoping boom mechanism for deploying an expandable structure, such a hoop-supported antenna, comprises a plurality of concentrically nestable tubular boom sections, that are mutually engageable with one another by way of roller assemblies and helical tracks formed thereon. The tubular boom sections are caused to telescopically expand or retract along a deployment axis by means of a rotational drive motor coupled to an outermost one of the tubular boom sections.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of inkjet recording media and inkjet printing methods. More specifically, the invention relates to a porous base layer of an inkjet recording element, the base layer comprises precipitated calcium carbonate having scalenohedral morphology and ground calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Three human endometrial antigens, ME-5, ME-2 and EPP2, and combination thereof have been discovered that are the targets of antibodies present in the serum of women suffering from endometriosis. These protein products and the human antibodies reactive with them are used as tools for diagnostic assays that monitor patients with the disease of endometriosis.

Abstract: Three human endometrial antigens, ME-5, ME-2 and EPP2, and combination thereof have been discovered that are the targets of antibodies present in the serum of women suffering from endometriosis. These protein products and the human antibodies reactive with them are used as tools for diagnostic assays that monitor patients with the disease of endometriosis.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of inkjet recording media and inkjet printing methods. More specifically, the invention relates to a porous base layer of an inkjet recording element, the base layer comprising precipitated calcium carbonate having scalenohedral morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet recording element having good dye keeping properties in time and good image quality. Said inkjet recording element comprises a porous polyester support and at least one ink-receiving layer, said ink-receiving layer comprising at least one hydrosoluble binder and at least one aluminosilicate polymer obtainable by a preparation method consisting in treating an aluminum halide with an alkyl orthosilicate only having hydrolyzable functions with an aqueous alkali in the presence of silanol groups, the aluminum concentration being maintained less than 0.3 mol/l, the Al/Si molar ratio being maintained between 1 and 3.6 and the alkali/Al molar ratio being maintained between 2.3 and 3; and then stirring the resulting mixture at ambient temperature in the presence of silanol groups for long enough to form the aluminosilicate polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet recording element having good dye keeping properties in time, good image quality, as well as instant dryness. Said inkjet recording element comprises a porous polyester support and at least one ink-receiving layer, said ink-receiving layer comprising at least one aluminosilicate polymer obtainable by a preparation method consisting in treating an aluminum halide with an alkyl orthosilicate only having hydrolyzable functions with an aqueous alkali in the presence of silanol groups, the aluminum concentration being maintained less than 0.3 mol/l, the AI/Si molar ratio being maintained between 1 and 3.6 and the alkali/Al molar ratio being maintained between 2.3 and 3; and then stirring the resulting mixture at ambient temperature in the presence of silanol groups for long enough to form the aluminosilicate polymer. In addition, the ink-receiving layer does not contain a binder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is method for making a wire comprising contacting a first end of a first superconducting wire with a second end of a second superconducting wire, wherein the superconducting wire comprises a superconducting filament having a superconducting composition comprising magnesium diboride; heating the first end of the first superconducting wire with the second end of the second superconducting wire at a point to form a joint, wherein the superconducting filament having the superconducting composition is in continuous electrical contact with any other part of the superconducting filament after the formation of the joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet recording element having good dye keeping properties in time, good image quality, as well as instant dryness. Said inkjet recording element comprises a porous polyester support and at least one ink-receiving layer, said ink-receiving layer comprising at least one aluminosilicate polymer obtainable by a preparation method consisting in treating an aluminum halide with a mixture of at least one silicon alkoxide only having hydrolyzable substituents and at least one silicon alkoxide having a non-hydrolyzable substituent, with an aqueous alkali in the presence of silanol groups, the aluminum concentration being maintained less than 0.3 mol/l, the Al/Si molar ratio being maintained between 1 and 3.6 and the alkali/Al molar ratio being maintained between 2.3 and 3; and then stirring the resulting mixture at ambient temperature in the presence of silanol groups for long enough to form the hybrid aluminosilicate polymer.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying clusters of similarly-configured computers. The method, for example, comprises gathering system and business configuration information values from a set of computers. Next, at least a portion of the system and business configuration information values gathered from the set of computers is analyzed along with the numbers of computers that are configured in various ways. Then, using the result of the analysis as a guide, logical expressions of configuration information values are selected for use as definitions of one or more clusters of similarly-configured computers, the selection process generally maximizing the number of computers included within each cluster and also generally maximizing the number of configuration information value specifications included within the definition of each cluster.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet recording element having good dye keeping properties in time and good image quality. Said inkjet recording element comprises a porous polyester support and at least one ink-receiving layer, said ink-receiving layer comprising at least one hydrosoluble binder and at least one aluminosilicate polymer obtainable by a preparation method consisting in treating an aluminum halide with a mixture of at least one silicon alkoxide only having hydrolyzable substituents and at least one silicon alkoxide having a non-hydrolyzable substituent, with an aqueous alkali in the presence of silanol groups, the aluminum concentration being maintained less than 0.3 mol/l, the Al/Si molar ratio being maintained between 1 and 3.6 and the alkali/A 1 molar ratio being maintained between 2.3 and 3; and then stirring the resulting mixture at ambient temperature in the presence of silanol groups for long enough to form the hybrid aluminosilicate polymer.

Abstract: A method of printing on an inkjet recording element having a support having thereon in order: a) a porous upper fusible layer of fusible polymeric materials and a binder, b) a porous ink-receiving layer in which pigmented ink is stratified such that, after fusing the printed element, greater than 50% of the printed pigment colorant particles in the inkjet ink composition is retained in the bottom half of the upper porous fusible layer.

Abstract: A permanent magnet assembly comprising a fixed permanent magnet body and a movable permanent magnet body which is movable relative to the fixed permanent magnet body.

Abstract: A mold device including a body having a hollow, three-dimensional shape with at least one opening therein; the body being made from a material having a malleable characteristic, and having an axis extending vertically there through, wherein the inner surface of the body is, optionally, topographically contoured, with an upper limit of about five hundred (500) thousands of inch, has a reusable means for releasably positioning a wick stand.

Abstract: A wick-clip inserter including a plurality of glue dispensers at a first location, a plurality of wick-clip holders at a second location, a movable assembly movable to the first location and said second location, which includes a notched block having at least one notch along a side thereof, and a cross bar arranged opposite to the notched side of the notched block, with the notched block and cross bar being movable relative to one another between an open and closed position, in the latter of which candle jars may be held snugly therebetween with a jar at least partially within each notch. The position of the notched bar and cross bar relative to the movable assembly is adjustable so that the jars held by it are aligned in a predetermined position relative to the vertical axis of the glue dispensers and wick-clip holders.

Abstract: A method for locating a candle jar below a wick-clip inserter, includes the steps of (a) positioning a plate beneath the wick-clip inserter, (b) marking the plate at the spot it is vertically aligned with the wick-clip inserter, (c) marking the center of the bottom of the candle jar, and (d) locating the marking on the jar over the marking on the plate. Preferably, the method includes the additional step of applying an adhesive to the center of the bottom of the candle jar, and depositing a wick-clip in said adhesive.

Abstract: A wick-clip inserter includes a movable assembly adapted to move a jar from a first position to a second position, a glue dispenser located at the first position, and a magnetic wick clip holder located at the second position. Preferably, the wick-clip holder is elongated and has a longitudinal groove open to one side thereof via flared sidewalls with the groove having a half round cross-section, and a tapered lower end and a magnet in the tapered end. The wick-clip holder is movable up and down, spring loaded, and has a magnetic attraction strength which is insufficient to overcome the attractive strength of the glue. A method for inserting a wick-clip into a candle jar is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wick-clip inserter includes a platform or plate upon which a movable jaw assembly is mounted. Four glue dispensers and four wick-clip holders are mounted above the plate. The jaw assembly is preferably designed to hold four glass jars side by side, and is movable to three positions: open, glue dispensing, and wick-clip insertion. The preferred jaws include a notched block and a cross bar. The notched block has four V-cuts, each designed to receive a jar which is pressed against the V-cut by the cross bar. The wick-clip holders are magnetic, spring loaded, and are movable up and down. The entire apparatus is enclosed in a protective clear plastic housing which has a front door through which glass jars are loaded and retrieved. A method employing the wick-clip inserter is also disclosed.