Abstract: An electric device capable of handling high speed data communication and which could be used with, for example, a connector application such as an RJ45 type connector. The electric device is formed by inserting at least one wire through a first hole in a core, wrapping the wire around a side of the core, and inserting the wire through a second hole in the core a desired number of times. A common mode choke may be combined with the electric device. To form such a choke, two of the wires from the electric device may be wrapped around a second core in the same fashion a desired number of times.

Abstract: An electric device capable of handling high speed data communication and which could be used with, for example, a connector application such as an RJ45 type connector. The electric device is formed by inserting at least one wire through a first hole in a core, wrapping the wire around a side of the core, and inserting the wire through a second hole in the core a desired number of times. A common mode choke may be combined with the electric device. To form such a choke, two of the wires from the electric device may be wrapped around a second core in the same fashion a desired number of times.

Abstract: An electrical device is produced by winding wires around a core. The device may be used as a transformer. Wires are inserted into, through and around a first hole and a first side of a core a desired number of times. Thereafter, the wires are extended along either a top or a bottom of the core and then passed through and around a second hole of the core. After the wires are wound around the second hole of the core and a second side of the core, the production of the device is complete.

Abstract: Moraxella bovis cytotoxin, cytotoxin gene, antibodies and vaccines for prevention and treatment of Moraxella bovis infections Moraxella bovis cytotoxin and a gene encoding Moraxella bovis cytotoxin. Identification, isolation, cloning and identification of nucleotide sequence of the Moraxella bovis genes mbxA, mbxB, mbxC and mbxD, partial purification of the native cytotoxin, preparation of partially purified native and a recombinant Moraxella bovis cytotoxin, identification of an amino acid sequence of the cytotoxin, preparation of antibodies against the Moraxella bovis cytotoxin, preparation of vaccines against Moraxella bovis. Method for prevention and treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis caused by Moraxella bovis.

Abstract: An electronic device may be remotely activated by an activation utility, such as a remote start-up utility. The remote utility may be initiated in response to activation of a security system. The security system may generate an electronic signal which initiates the remote utility. The remote utility sends activation instructions to the device. The device may perform the activation tasks while a user is moving from the security system location to the device location.

Abstract: Components are provided for use in systems for dispensing fluids. A resilient diaphragm is provided for a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm includes a pressurizing portion connected with a connecting member to a peripheral mounting flange for mounting the diaphragm in the housing of the pump. The pump housing has a retention wall which can be swaged against the diaphragm flange. The pump housing has a discharge structure with an outlet valve and a restraint structure adjacent the valve to prevent in-venting through the outlet valve. The outlet valve includes a flange which is retained by a retention wall and which projects from the discharge structure and which is swaged into engagement with the outlet valve flange.

Abstract: Transgenic rats are generated which incorporate a primate B1 bradykinin receptor transgene(s) into their genome. This B1 bradykinin receptor gene is expressed in these transgenic rats, which results in binding of compounds which are selective for the primate form (such as the human form) of the receptor and not the rat form of the receptor. Therefore, the expressed transgenes within these transgenic lines mimic antagonist and agonist selectivity of the wild type primate B1 bradykinin receptor. These transgenic animals are useful as a specific receptor occupancy model for modulators of the B1 bradykinin receptor from the human or closely related species, as well as providing for an animal model system for assessment of the pharmacodynamic properties of such a B1 bradykinin modulator(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous composition for storage of red blood cells consisting essentially of: adenine; dextrose; at least one non-metabolizable membrane-protectant sugar; and a specifically defined pH buffering system. Also provided are improved methods for preserving red blood cells and methods for increasing the viability, membrane retention, and recoverability while suppressing apoptosis, hemolysis, and post-reinfusion clearance of stored red blood cells which utilize the novel compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymorphisms in the human mGluR8, in particular to the discovery of 10 single nucleotide polymorphisms in the mGluR8 gene. The invention also relates to methods and materials for analyzing allelic variation in the mGluR8 gene, and to the use of mGluR8 polymorphism in the diagnosis and treatment of mGluR8 and/or mGluR8-mediated diseases, such as Parkinson s disease etc. The herein disclosed probes containing at least one of the herein disclosed SNPs can be used to identify nucleic acid samples containing mGluR8 SNPs or as primers or for expressing variant proteins. Methods of analyzing the polymorphic forms occupying the polymorphic sites are also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector is provided including at least one pair of contacts, at least one pair of terminals electrically coupled to the contacts by at least one pair of conductors, and a transient voltage suppression component electrically coupled to the contacts and the terminals. The transient voltage suppression component includes a transient voltage suppression device and a frequency compensation device. The frequency compensation device is coupled in series with the transient voltage suppression device and the transient voltage suppression component is coupling the pair of conductors. The frequency compensation device is an inductor. One of the transient voltage suppression device and one the frequency compensation device are used for each pair of conductors. Alternatively, two of the transient voltage suppression devices and two of the frequency compensation devices are used for each pair of conductors.

Abstract: Components are provided for use in systems for dispensing fluids. A resilient diaphragm is provided for a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm includes a pressurizing portion connected with a connecting member to a peripheral mounting flange for mounting the diaphragm in the housing of the pump. The pump housing has a retention wall which can be swaged against the diaphragm flange. The pump housing has a discharge structure with an outlet valve and a restraint structure adjacent the valve to prevent in-venting through the outlet valve. The outlet valve includes a flange which is retained by a retention wall and which projects from the discharge structure and which is swaged into engagement with the outlet valve flange.

Abstract: A connector assembly for mounting on a main printed circuit board, comprising a jack defining a plug-receiving receptacle and including an outer housing part and an inner housing part, circuit coupling means including contact portions arranged in said receptacle and adapted to engage contacts of a mating plug when situated in said receptacle and terminal portions adapted to engage the main printed circuit board and being electrically coupled to said contact portions, a light pipe element arranged in said jack being visible from a front face of said jack, and light generating means for generating light and being arranged such that light generated by said light generating means is transmitted through said at least one light transmitting section to said front face of said jack.

Abstract: Connector assembly including a jack defining a plug-receiving receptacle and a shield arranged around the jack. The jack includes a printed circuit board component including a printed circuit board, a first set of contacts each including a contact portion arranged in the receptacle and a board portion connected to the printed circuit board, and a second set of contacts each including a terminal portion adapted for mounting to a planar surface of a substrate and a board portion connected to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a wiring pattern for electrically coupling the first and second sets of contacts. The terminal portions extend rearwardly and downward from the jack and have a co-planar portion.

Abstract: This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven. and non-woven fabric.

Abstract: This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric.

Abstract: An adjustable concrete form comprises at least one tube and an adjustable stake having a post and a tube cradle. A bracket is removably connected to the tube for supporting rebar in spaced-apart relation to the excavation bottom. The bracket includes a tube engaging portion and a rebar supporting portion. The tube engaging portion is configured for connecting the bracket to the tube. The rebar supporting portion extends laterally from a proximal end connected to the tube engaging portion to a distal end spaced from the tube engaging portion.

Abstract: This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric.

Abstract: An adjustable concrete form comprises at least one tube and an adjustable stake having a post and a tube cradle. The tube has at least one drainage aperture providing the form with drainage. The adjustable stake is configured for adjustably supporting the tube in spaced-apart relation to an excavation bottom. The post has at least one slender end to facilitate driving the post partially into the excavation bottom. The tube cradle is configured for releasable engagement with the tube to thereby secure the tube relative to the post and to support the tube in spaced-apart relation to the excavation bottom. The tube cradle is adjustably connected to the post so that adjustment of the post relative to the cradle effectuates adjustment of the tube relative to the excavation bottom.

Abstract: A cryogenically efficient interface which enables the quick loading of completely configured Independent Measurement Inserts in a direction perpendicular to the temperature gradient of a cryogenic cooling source. An air lock and precooling means provide a method for loading independent measurement inserts directly into the cryostat vacuum without applying an undue initial or steady thermal load on the cooling source. A heat switch provides means for establishing variable thermal contact between the contoured independent measurement inserts and the cold stage of a cryogenic cooling source. There is a free selection in the cryogenic cooling source which may be used and also in the types of measurements which may be configured and loaded by the means of appropriately configured idependent measurement inserts. Loading of measurement inserts may be carried out in any direction.

Abstract: A footing/foundation form with an integral drain having two substantially parallel spaced apart, serpentuitous walls. Each wall includes a plurality of hollow tubes elevated "to grade" above an excavation bottom by a stake and clip mechanism with gravel filled between the elevated tubes and the excavation bottom such that the elevated tube and gravel both engage concrete poured between the walls. The tubes are common 10-foot PVC tubes with a plurality of holes positioned away from the footing/foundation thereby providing the form with an integral drain. The stakes are preferably pieces of reinforcing bar and the clips, while quite effective, are also inexpensively manufactured.