Abstract: The golf club charm identifiers are a set of customized icons for personalizing a set of golf clubs with head covers and identifying the covered clubs. Each icon is provided in a predetermined dimension and a predetermined shape having an aperture for receiving a connector, such as a split key ring and the like. Each icon may also have a predetermined color for further personalization and club identification. Each connector is attachable to a fabric loop affixed to a golf club cover. The icons personalize the covers and symbolize the underlying club in order to identify the covered club. Each icon is formed with a selected shape for personalization of a set of golf clubs and provides a non-numeric symbol objectively representing the underlying club. Charms identifying a club may be further personalized by having a pet name, a shape different from the rest, and the like.

Abstract: A pretreatment composition of: (a) at least one compound having structure VI V1—Y—V2??VI wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of S, O, NR2, (HOCH)p, and each R1 is independently selected from H, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen, each R2 is independently H, SH, CH3, C2H5, and a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl group containing a thiol group; and wherein V1 and V2 are independently selected from wherein, m is independently an integer from 0 to 4 with the proviso that m can =0 only when Y? n is an integer from 1 to 5; p is an integer of from 1 to 4, and each R1 is defined as above; (b) at least one organic solvent, and optionally, (c) at least one adhesion promoter; wherein the amount of the compound of Structure VI present in the composition is effective to inhibit residue from forming when the photosensitive composition is coated on a substrate and the coated substrate is processed to form an image thereon.

Abstract: A skateboard comprising an articulated structure having a foot platform, at least one forward and one rearward ground engaging wheel. The articulated structure is foldable between a skating position and a folded position. With the skateboard in the skating position, the axis of the forward wheel, the axis of the rearward wheel and the foot platform lie substantially within the same plane.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprising: (d) at least one polybenzoxazole precursor polymer (e) at least one compound having structure VI V1—Y—V2 ??VI wherein Y is selected from S, O, NR2, (HOCH)p, and each R1 is selected H, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen, each R2 is selected from H, SH, CH3, C2H5, and a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl group containing a thiol group; p is an integer of from 1 to 4, and wherein V1 and V2 are independently selected from the group consisting of wherein, m is independently an integer from 0 to 4 with the proviso that m=0 only when Y= n is an integer from 1 to 5; and each R1 is defined as above; and (f) at least one solvent; wherein the amount of the compound of Structure VI present is an amount effective to inhibit residue from forming when the composition is coated on a substrate and the substrate is subsequently processed to form an image, and with the proviso that if the polybenzoxazole precursor polymer sol

Abstract: ASP2 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing ASP2 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, and prohormone processing, among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: ASP2 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing ASP2 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, and prohormone processing, among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: A pretreatment composition for treating a substrate to be subjected to forming a relief pattern thereon by exposure to actinic radiation, the pretreatment composition comprising: (a) at least one compound having Structure VI ?wherein, V is selected from CH and N, Y is selected from O and NR3 wherein R3 is selected from H, CH3 and C2H5, R1 and R2 are each independently selected from H, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl, or alternatively, R1 and R2 can be fused to produce a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, with the proviso that the substituent is not an electron withdrawing group, (b) at least one organic solvent, and optionally, (c) at least one adhesion promoter; wherein the amount of the compound of Structure VI present in the composition effective to inhibit residue from forming when the photosensitive composition is coated on a substrate and the coated substrate is subsequently processed to form an image on the substrate.

Abstract: A predictive indicator tool for predicting the risk of a manufacturing process producing products having defects. Manufacturing sub-processes are identified for the process and s a series of 12 questions is applied to each sub-process. The questions are generated using Six Sigma statistical techniques. The questions are scored and an associated algorithm is applied to produce a quantitative score is indicative of risk. The quantitative risk score is compared to an alert level.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to ANGPTL4 are provided. Monoclonal antibodies that neutralize at least one activity of ANGPTL4 are provided. Methods of treating a disorder of lipid metabolism using neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are provided.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprising: (a) at least one polybenzoxazole precursor polymer; (b) at least one compound having Structure VI wherein, V is CH or N, Y is O or NR3 wherein R3 is H, CH3 or C2H5, R1 and R2 each independently are H, C1-C4 alkyl group, C1-C4 alkoxy group, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, or alternatively, R1 and R2 can be fused to produce a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring; and (c) at least one solvent; wherein the amount of the compound of Structure VI present in the composition is effective to inhibit residue from forming when the composition is coated on a substrate and the coated substrate is subsequently processed to form an image on the substrate, and with the proviso that if the polybenzoxazole precursor polymer solely consists of polybenzoxazole precursor polymers that do not contain a photoactive moiety in the polymer, then (d) at least one photoactive compound is also present in the composition.

Abstract: A system and method for the rapid precision forming of complex precast shapes using a slip form table comprising a slip form assembly and a lift master. The slip-form assembly has a replaceable forming face secured to a compressible backing material which is supported by a rigid slip-form. The lift master has a base master cast in the shape of the desired final cast block, with integral cast lift beams. A drive mechanism raises and lowers the base master relative to the slip-form assembly. The table has a leg and tie-down support. The slip form table may support a single block casting operation, or may support multi-stack casting. The lift master and slip-form may be precision concrete castings.

Abstract: A bumper system includes a bumper beam having a face and ends, and an energy absorber mounted on the face. The energy absorber has a one-piece injection-molded non-foam piece with box sections and interconnecting straps, and a one-piece or multi-piece foam component securely insert-molded onto the injection-molded non-foam piece. Different foam molds can be used to form differently shaped front surfaces on the foam component. By this arrangement, different energy absorbing systems are provided for vehicles, such as to satisfy the need for different styling and shapes, while still using the same non-foam piece. By this arrangement, the energy absorber is a single unit that can be handled and attached to the bumper beam. At the same time, capital investment in molding dies and tooling is reduced.

Abstract: A bumper system includes a bumper beam having a face and ends, and an energy absorber mounted on the face. The energy absorber has a one-piece injection-molded non-foam piece with box sections and interconnecting straps, and a one-piece or multi-piece foam component securely insert-molded onto the injection-molded non-foam piece. Different foam molds can be used to form differently shaped front surfaces on the foam component. By this arrangement, different energy absorbing systems are provided for vehicles, such as to satisfy the need for different styling and shapes, while still using the same non-foam piece. By this arrangement, the energy absorber is a single unit that can be handled and attached to the bumper beam. At the same time, capital investment in molding dies and tooling is reduced.

Abstract: A positive-working photosensitive composition comprising one or more polybenzoxazole precursor polymers, a diazonaphthoquinone photoactive compound which is the condensation product of a compound containing from 2 to about 9 aromatic hydroxyl groups with a 5-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl compound and a 4-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl compound, and at least one solvent, and the use of such compositions to form a relief pattern on a substrate thereby forming a coated substrate.

Abstract: A retaining system (1) that retains the front portion of a cable (7) in a connector housing (3). A sleeve device (21) has a base (25) with a hole (34) through which the cable extends, and has a pair of arms (27) with part-cylindrical inner surfaces that press against the cable to grip it. The arms have rear ends with recess (31). When the sleeve device is pushed fully forward into the connector housing, a bridging device (23) is pushed through an opening (15) into the housing. Legs (37) of the bridging element are inserted into the arm recesses (31) and prevent pull-out of the sleeve device and cable.

Abstract: A method of screening compounds to identify those compounds which inhibit the Asp 2 mediated cleavage of a polypeptide or protein substrate, the method comprising: providing a reaction system comprising Asp 2 and substrate; and measuring the extent of cleavage of the substrate in the presence of test compound as compared with the extent of cleavage in the absence of test compound, and compounds identified thereby as well as compounds which are inhibitors of Asp 2 modulated APP cleavage and their use in therapy including the treatment or prophylaxis of ? amyloid protein-related disease including AD.

Abstract: A precision abrasive finishing apparatus comprising a base, preferably of granite and being ground to true flat; an abrasive lap capable of being vacuum-clamped against said base and having an abrasive material disposed on it upper, lapping surface; and vacuum clamping means. The abrasive material may be any conventional abrasive grit, such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, cubic boron nitride, or other material of suitable hardness, sharpness, friability, durability, inertness, and cost, but preferably is diamond.

Abstract: A sharpening apparatus having a slightly convexly or concavely curved abrasive surface, for use in sharpening woodworking tools or in other fields requiring such processing of precision parts or tools. The invention may further employ either cylindrical or conic abrasive surfaces. Cylindrical abrasive surfaces are desirable when a curvature of a fixed radius is desired, or where accuracy of the curvature radius is required. Conic or semi-conic surfaces may be used to enable a user, by means of short sharpening strokes, to achieve an approximate desired curvature among a range of possible curvatures provided along the length of the abrasive surface as the curvature radius progressively declines. In this way, one abrasive surface may be used to achieve a variety of curvatures.

Abstract: A dynamic wake avoidance system utilizes aircraft and atmospheric parameters readily available in flight to model and predict airborne wake vortices in real time. A novel combination of algorithms allows for a relatively simple yet robust wake model to be constructed based on information extracted from a broadcast. The system predicts the location and movement of the wake based on the nominal wake model and correspondingly performs an uncertainty analysis on the wake model to determine a wake hazard zone (no fly zone), which comprises a plurality of “wake planes,” each moving independently from another. The system selectively adjusts dimensions of each wake plane to minimize spatial and temporal uncertainty, thereby ensuring that the actual wake is within the wake hazard zone. The predicted wake hazard zone is communicated in real time directly to a user via a realistic visual representation.

Abstract: A positive-working photosensitive composition comprising one or more polybenzoxazole precursor polymers, a diazonaphthoquinone photoactive compound which is the condensation product of a compound containing from 2 to about 9 aromatic hydroxyl groups with a 5-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl compound and a 4-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl compound, and at least one solvent, and the use of such compositions to form a relief pattern on a substrate thereby forming a coated substrate.