Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: Methods for constructing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) antenna arrays, may include: variable doping of the MWCNTs, forming light pipes with layers of variable dielectric glass, forming geometric diodes on full-wave rectified devices that propagate both electrons and holes, using clear conductive ground plans to form windows that can control a building's internal temperature, and generating multiple lithographic patterns with a single mask.

Abstract: A multiple single-stage process for the conversion of heavy hydrocarbonaceous charge stock into a lower boiling distillate hydrocarbon product. Fresh charge stock and hydrogen are introduced into a first catalytic reaction zone for substantially 100% conversion of the feed. Hydrocracked product effluent from the first hydrocracking reaction zone which comprises a predetermined distillate fraction is passed with an accucracked effluent from a second catalytic hydrocracking or accucracking reaction zone into a separation zone and separated into various hydrocarbon streams including a light hydrocarbon stream comprising the distillate product, a middle hydrocarbon stream and a heavy hydrocarbon stream. The middle hydrocarbon stream comprising said distillate fraction and hydrogen is introduced into the second catalytic hydrocracking or accucracking reaction zone for conversion into a lower boiling accucracked effluent stream comprising the distillate hydrocarbons boiling in the distillate product range.

Abstract: A temperature or pressure sensor that produces a hydraulic pressure signal proportional to temperature or pressure. The sensor or transducer utilizes a plurality of bellows acting on a valve nozzle plate so that the temperature signal which is a gas pressure moves the nozzle plate to control the flow through the nozzle as a function of temperature thus producing a metered pressure proportional to temperature. The bellows are arranged to minimize temperature error in the transducer. Where the temperature sensed is engine inlet temperature the metered pressure may be used to control the fuel through the turbine engine as a function of the engine inlet temperature. This same device is equally utilized in measuring a pressure, such as compressor discharge pressure.

Abstract: A continuous method for regenerating deactivated catalyst particles in a regeneration zone through which the particles are downwardly movable by way of gravity-flow. Particles are initially introduced into an upper carbon-burning/halogenation zone wherein they are contacted, in a first section, with a first air stream and a first mixture of steam and a halogen, or halogen-containing compound. Partially regenerated/reconditioned particles are then contacted, in a lower second section, with a second air stream and second mixture of steam and halogen. From this two-sectioned, carbon-burning/halogenation zone, the catalyst particles flow via gravity into a drying zone wherein they are contacted by a substantially dry air stream.

Abstract: A continuous method for regenerating deactivated catalyst particles in a regeneration zone through which the particles are downwardly movable by way of gravity-flow. Particles are initially introduced into an upper carbon-burning/halogenation section wherein they are contacted by a first air stream and a halogen, or halogen-containing compound. Therefrom, the catalyst particles flow into a lower drying section, wherein they are contacted with a dry second air stream.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted for cooperation with the human foot for performing a switching function in response to ambulation. A substrate is provided with a generally centrally located contact. Posts extend from the substrate and space a flexible disc from the contact while allowing the central portion of the disc to flex into electrical communication therewith. The assembly may be positioned in the heel portion of a shoe insole so as to switch between open and closed positions as weight is placed on the heel and removed, as in walking. The switch may be employed in association with muscle and/or nerve stimulators for objectives such as combating foot drop or providing hip stabilization. In addition, proper selection of the flexible disc and post spacing will provide a normally open switch which will close when a preselected limb load has been applied. Also, the apparatus may be made bi-directional such that the same insole assembly may be employed with either foot.

Abstract: A spring biased poppet valve has the exposed end of its poppet plunger engaging the underside of a lever, and the poppet and lever are biased upwardly so that a tit on the upperside of the lever engages a cam surface defined on a cam member loosely mounted on a generally horizontal rock shaft. The shaft can be moved through an angular range of displacements as part of a normal control system, which system receives fluid operating pressure through the open poppet valve. An adjustable stop screw mounted to the shaft is so oriented that the cam member is positively moved about the axis of the shaft when the shaft has reached a predetermined angular displacement, whereby further movement of the shaft permits the spring loaded poppet valve to close.

Abstract: An immersed electromagnetic torque motor having a movable flapper is protected against the accumulation of contamination in magnetic gaps of the motor and the resulting jamming of the motor by coating the motor with a lacquer or other fluid-impermeable material and mounting the motor in a blind fluid chamber from which the flapper projects. An aperture is provided in the coating at a low flux area on the exterior of the motor to admit the immersing fluid for purposes of mechanical damping and, at the same time, to restrict the migration of fluid and contaminants toward magnetic gaps within the torque motor.