Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for predicting the disease free survival and/or response of a subject with a cell proliferative disorder of the breast tissues, to endocrine treatment.

Abstract: A method of providing predicting relapse of breast cancer in bone is conducted by analyzing the expression of a group of genes. Gene expression profiles in a variety of medium such as microarrays are included as are kits that contain them.

Abstract: The invention may comprise devices and methods for headfirst vehicle parallel parking using front and/or rear wheel steering systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for predicting the response of a subject with a cell proliferative disorder of the breast tissues, to endocrine treatment.

Abstract: Porous materials are disclosed for use in the catalytic conversion of exhaust gases comprising a carrier including a first porous structure, an oxidation catalyst capable of catalyzing the oxidation of NO to NO2 in the presence of oxygen and catalyzing the oxidation of reducing agent, the oxidation catalyst enclosed within the first porous structure, the first porous structure including pores having dimensions such that the reducing agent is substantially prevented from contacting the oxidation catalyst, whereby the oxidation catalyst primarily catalyses the oxidation of NO to NO2 as compared to oxidation of the reducing agent during the catalytic conversion of the exhaust gases. Methods for catalytic conversion or exhaust gases using these materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for implementing anti-static steering for vehicle steering systems includes receiving a desired rear wheel angle input and receiving a vehicle speed input. An approved rear wheel angle output is generated using the desired rear wheel angle input and the vehicle speed input, wherein the approved rear wheel angle is based upon one of a plurality of defined operating states, the plurality of operating states including operation at a speed in a first range, operation at a speed in a second range, and transitions therebetween.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide compositions and methods for prognosis of, and/or predicting the estrogen treatment outcome of breast cell proliferative disorder patients, and in particular of patients with breast carcinoma. In preferred embodiments, this is achieved, at least in part, by determining the expression level of PITX2, and/or the genetic or the epigenetic modifications of the genomic DNA associated with the gene PITX2. Additional aspects of the invention provide novel sequences, oligomers (e.g., oligonucleotides or peptide nucleic acid (PNA)-oligomers), and antibodies, which have substantial utility in the described inventive methods and compositions.

Abstract: A method for automatically adjusting a vehicle stability enhancement (VSE) system is disclosed. The VSE system is used in conjunction with a steering system having a plurality of driver-selectable steering modes associated therewith. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes configuring a reference model within the VSE system to generate desired vehicle handling aspects, the desired vehicle handling aspects being a function of one or more driver inputs to the steering system. Then, a determination is made as to which of the plurality of driver-selectable steering modes is activated, wherein each of the desired vehicle handling aspects generated is made further dependent upon a specific steering mode selected.

Abstract: A control system for a steering system in a vehicle comprising: a reference model responsive to an operator input that computes desired states of the vehicle; a feedforward controller in operable communication with the reference model. The feedforward controller computes a first control value based on input from said reference model and based on at least one of: a lateral velocity, a rate of lateral velocity, a lateral acceleration, and a combination, wherein the combination includes a yaw rate with at least one of a lateral velocity, a rate of lateral velocity, and a lateral acceleration of the motor vehicle. The system also includes an actuator for affecting the steering system based on the first control value, the actuator in operable communication with the feedforward controller.

Abstract: A process links computers through a service. A user mechanically reads coded information, such as information from a bar code. Each bar code provides information unique to a service subscriber with fewer than or equal to 36 characters being read. The equal to or fewer than 36 characters can activate a distal address to access information relating to that specific subscriber, the service connecting the user to that address; and provide a compilation of information on the subscriber to the user upon execution of software reading the fewer than or equal to 36 characters.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexographic printing plate having a very low degree of thermal distortion during development. This flexographic printing plate comprises a dimensionally stable substrate and an image bearing relief layer, wherein the thermal distortion of the flexographic printing plate in both the machine and the transverse directions is less than 0.02% when the plate is developed at temperatures in the range from about 100° C. to about 180° C.

Abstract: A flexographic printing plate comprising in the following order: a flexible substrate, a photohardenable composition, and a colloidal vanadium oxide antistatic layer. The antistatic layer provides protection from static induced defects until and after the flexographic plate is processed.

Abstract: A method and agent for improving polyurethane binder compositions are provided. The method comprises introducing into the polyurethane backbone a diol residue including a double bond therein. Preferably the double bond is positioned in a moiety pendant from the polyurethane backbone. In preferred compounds, the double bond-containing residue is introduced in sufficient quantities to provide at least one double bond every 2,000-3,000 molecular weight units of polymer. Preferred agents include acrylate-, methacrylate-, acrylamide-, norbornenyl- and cyclohexenyl- groups. Preferred compositions, both cured and uncured, are provided. Also, use of such a composition in magnetic recording media is described.

Abstract: A device for forming a flexographic printing plate is disclosed. A preformed, imagewise irradiated sheet of film is heat treated by the device of the present invention to remove unwanted portions of a top layer, leaving radiation hardened relief images on the plate. The device has a heating means for supplying heat to said film, a first delivery means for delivering a sheet of absorbent material to a surface of the film, a second delivery means for supplying film to the heating means, pressure means for causing liquified material to be absorbed onto an absorbent material, and a separation means for separating the absorbent material from the film.

Abstract: Negative-acting flexographic printing plates display enhanced performance when backside irradiated with ionizing radiation instead of longer wavelength ultraviolet radiation. A better defined floor and more readily controlled floor is produced on the final printing plate.

Abstract: Negative-acting photohardenable compositions are useful in flexographic printing plate manufacture without the use of solvent development. Unhardened composition is softened and absorbed by an absorbent sheet. Absorbed composition can be removed from the sheet and recycled.

Abstract: A method and agent for improving polyurethane binder compositions are provided. The method comprises introducing into the polyurethane backbone a diol residue including a double bond therein. Preferably the double bond is positioned in a moiety pendant from the polyurethane backbone. In preferred compounds, the double bond-containing residue is introduced in sufficient quantities to provide at least one double bond every 2,000-3,000 molecular weight units of polymer. Preferred agents include acrylate-, methacrylate-, acrylamide-, norbornenyl-, and cyclohexenyl-groups. Preferred compositions, both cured and uncured, are provided. Also, use of such a composition in magnetic recording media is described.

Abstract: Negative-acting flexographic printing plates display enhanced performance when backside irradiated with ionizing radiation instead of longer wavelength ultraviolet radiation. A better defined floor and more readily controlled floor is produced on the final printing plate.

Abstract: Stretched surface recording disk (SSR) 10 comprising an annular support 12 having raised annular ridges 28 and 42 at its inside and outside diameters 22 and 30 with a base portion 24 in between the two ridges, and an annular recording medium film 14 held in radial tension and stretched across the base portion by adhering the film to attachment surfaces 48 and 36 near the inside and outside diameters respectively. The bond between the recording medium film and the support at the inner and outer attachment surfaces is formed by an electron beam cured adhesive such as a mixture of hydantoin hexacrylate and dimethylacrylamide. By manufacturing the stretched surface recording disks with the e-beam process, significantly less time is required to adhere each stretched recording medium to its support, and the quality of the bond between the support and recording medium film is improved.

Abstract: Magnetic recording media have been made with a new class of binder resins having the formula ##STR1## wherein the portion of the copolymer having the a subscript comprises 50 to 97 weight percent of the copolymer, the portion of the copolymer having the b subscript comprises 0 to 30 weight percent of the copolymer, the portions of the copolymer having the =c and d subscripts combined comprise 0.1 to 20 weight percent of the copolymer, while d can be 0,R.sub.1 is an alkyl group selected from --CH.sub.3 and ##STR2## wherein n1=1-10, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group which may be --CH.sub.2).sub.nl or ##STR3## n2=1-4 and n3=0-4, R.sub.3 may be selected from --H and --CH.sub.3, n5=0 or 1, and X is a linking group which is stable under electron beam irradiation and may be, for example, ##STR4## R.sub.4 =C1-6 alkylene, for example, with the proviso that when d=0, there is at least one additional polymer in the binder.