Abstract: An aerial boom assembly includes a first member having a fixed length and comprising first and second ends, the second end configured to be coupled to a mobile base, a second member coupled to the first member at the first end, an extension member slidably coupled to the second member to move between a first position and a second position, and a track having a first end coupled to the second member and a second end coupled to the extension member and configured to guide a dispenser between a first configuration and a second configuration as the extension member is moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A vehicular firefighting system includes a vehicle, a boom pivotally coupled to the vehicle about a horizontal axis and a nozzle pivotally coupled to the boom. In one embodiment, the system includes a linkage having a first end coupled to the nozzle and a second end coupled to the vehicle such that the linkage maintains an orientation of the nozzle as the boom pivots about the horizontal axis. In another embodiment, the boom forms at least one fluid conduit in fluid communication with the nozzle so as to deliver firefighting agent to the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using quinolones and compounds related to quinolones. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.

Abstract: An aerial boom assembly comprising a first member having a fixed length and comprising first and second ends, the second end being pivotally coupled to a mobile base. The aerial boom assembly comprises a second member pivotally coupled to the first member at the first end, the second member comprising an extension member slidably coupled to the second member along an inner channel of the second member. The first and second members are made from a composite material.

Abstract: An aerial boom assembly comprising a first member having a fixed length and comprising first and second ends, the second end being pivotally coupled to a mobile base. The aerial boom assembly comprises a second member pivotally coupled to the first member at the first end, the second member comprising an extension member slidably coupled to the second member along an inner channel of the second member. The first and second members are made from a composite material comprising a reinforcement material in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A piercing tool for use with a piercing nozzle assembly is disclosed. The piercing tool comprises a member having first and second ends. The first end comprises a cutting edge formed by the intersection of a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is a tapered outer surface of the member and the second surface defines a cavity within the member. The second end is configured to facilitate coupling the piercing tool to the piercing nozzle assembly.

Abstract: An aerial boom attachment for use with an aerial boom mounted on a vehicle. The aerial boom attachment includes a frame assembly configured to couple to the aerial boom. A drive train assembly is mounted on the frame assembly. The drive train assembly includes two opposing actuators, wherein when one actuator moves in one direction, the other actuator moves in an appropriate opposite direction. A piercing nozzle assembly is coupled to the drive train and configured for motion in one of a vertical and horizontal plane, with the piercing nozzle assembly in fluid communication with a fluid supply.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant P. funiculosum strain for the production of homologous and heterologous proteins, and a transformation method for obtaining such recombinant P. funiculosum. Expression cassettes designed with genetic regulatory elements functional in P. funiculosum such as promoters, terminators and signal peptide encoding sequences are also encompassed by the present invention.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for use with a mounting surface includes an arm, a pin, a pair of clamping blocks and a fastener. The arm has a cylindrical bore at one end. The pin extends through the bore. Each block of the pair of clamping blocks includes a central opening and is circumferentially discontinuous about the central opening. Each clamping block further includes a slot defined by portions of the block. The slot is dimensioned to allow the pin to pass through the slot when the block is in an unclamped position and to tightly grip the pin when the block is in a clamped position. The fasteners extend across the slots and are configured to engage the mounting surface to mount the blocks to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A method and circuitry for pre-conditioning an electrical signal. The method comprises limiting the strength of the signal to not exceed a limit signal strength corresponding to the onset of substantial non-linear response of an amplifier to which the limited signal is to be supplied for amplification.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using pyrrolidones and compounds related to pyrrolidones. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using oxindoles and compounds related to oxindoles. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using quinolones and compounds related to quinolones. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.

Abstract: This invention relates to a promoter and to a fungal host for improved protein production. According to the invention the promoter has been modified in its response to the mechanisms mediating transcriptional down-regulation of secreted proteins under secretion stress. This invention relates also to methods for optimised protein production of secretable proteins in fungi.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, tumor cells, and the treatment of cancer delivering compounds of the formula The invention provides various methods of delivering such compounds, combinations of treatments, and altering such compounds to enhance their effectiveness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, tumor cells, and the treatment of cancer delivering compounds of the formula 1