Abstract: A partition system for office spaces which generally includes a structure or framework. In one embodiment, spring clips are provided for attaching adjacent framework components to one another, the spring clips including a pair of spring arms having buttons which protrude through and engage overlapping apertures of the frame components to both align and secure the frame components to one another. In another embodiment, a connector bracket is provided for attachment to a vertical frame member of the partition system at a variety of vertical locations along the vertical frame member, the connector bracket providing a rigid attachment point for a horizontal frame member to the vertical frame member to facilitate a high-low connection feature within the partition system framework.

Abstract: A method for stimulating proliferation of T-cells containing cytoplasmic post-prolyl dipeptidase activity; the method, in one aspect, involves contacting the T-cells with an organic compound at a concentration below 10?8M, wherein the compound is characterized in that: (a) it is capable of crossing the membrane of T-cells to enter the cytoplasm, (b) it binds to the dipeptidase activity at a concentration of below 10?8M, and thus (c) stimulates proliferation of the T-cells at that concentration.

Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.

Abstract: A method for stimulating proliferation of T-cells containing cytoplasmic post-prolyl dipeptidase activity; the method, in one aspect, involves contacting the T-cells with an organic compound at a concentration below 10−8M, wherein the compound is characterized in that: (a) it is capable of crossing the membrane of T-cells to enter the cytoplasm, (b) it binds to the dipeptidase activity at a concentration of below 10−8M, and thus (c) stimulates proliferation of the T-cells at that concentration.

Abstract: A method for increasing immune responses of a human patient infected with HIV, involving contacting the T-cells, in vitro or in vivo, with an organic compound at a concentration effective to cause T-cell proliferation, but below an amount that causes detectable cytotoxicity.

Abstract: A method for increasing immune responses of a human patient infected with HIV, involving contacting the T-cells, in vitro or in vivo, with an organic compound at a concentration effective to cause T-cell proliferation, but below an amount that causes detectable cytotoxicity.

Abstract: A method for increasing immune responses of a human patient infected with HIV, involving contacting the T-cells, in vitro or in vivo, with an organic compound at a concentration effective to cause T-cell proliferation, but below an amount that causes detectable cytotoxicity.

Abstract: A method for stimulating proliferation of T-cells containing cytoplasmic post-prolyl dipeptidase activity; the method, in one aspect, involves contacting the T-cells with an organic compound at a concentration below 10−8M, wherein the compound is characterized in that: (a) it is capable of crossing the membrane of T-cells to enter the cytoplasm, (b) it binds to the dipeptidase activity at a concentration of below 10−8M, and thus (c) stimulates proliferation of the T-cells at that concentration.

Abstract: A method for increasing immune responses of a human patient infected with HIV, involving contacting the T-cells, in vitro or in vivo, with an organic compound at a concentration effective to cause T-cell proliferation, but below an amount that causes detectable cytotoxicity.

Abstract: A method for stimulating proliferation of T-cells containing cytoplasmic post-prolyl dipeptidase activity; the method, in one aspect, involves contacting the T-cells with an organic compound at a concentration below 10.sup.-8 M, wherein the compound is characterized in that: (a) it is capable of crossing the membrane of T-cells to enter the cytoplasm, (b) it binds to the dipeptidase activity at a concentration of below 10.sup.-8 M, and thus (c) stimulates proliferation of the T-cells at that concentration.

Abstract: A mobile pedestal unit having a pivotally attached arm member with a grip. The grip can be placed in a projecting position above and outwardly of an upper edge of the unit where the grip can be conveniently grasped to move the mobile pedestal unit. The grip can also be positioned above and only slightly beyond an opposite upper edge of the unit in a storage position. In the storage position the floor area required by the unit is reduced and the storage of the unit under a worksurface panel is thereby facilitated. An auxiliary platform can also be rotatably attached to the arm member. The auxiliary platform may be used as a secondary worksurface panel or shelf when oriented substantially horizontally or serve as a bookstop when allowed to hang freely in a substantially vertical orientation outwardly adjacent an upper edge of the mobile pedestal unit. A retractable U-shaped file hanger which is slidable between a position flush with the exterior surface of the unit and an extended position may also be provided.

Abstract: A work space management system for creating work areas including two horizontal elongate tracks attached to a permanent wall with a decorative wall tile disposed therebetween and an office partition panel attached to the tracks at variably selectable positions for defining and partitioning the work areas. Overhead modular storage units and work surfaces may attach alternatively to the panels and tracks at any point and may be removed and relocated as needed. The brackets attaching the modular furniture to the track include an anti-dislodgement tang preventing disconnection of the furniture units from the track by only vertical movement.

Abstract: Items carried by a conveyor belt are deflected from their original path of travel by deflector members that travel at the same speed as the belt, in some embodiments, or by deflector members that travel in a wave-like motion with the items in other embodiments. In all embodiments, the profile and preselected characteristics of each item are sensed and a computer determines which deflectors to deploy into path-diverting relation to the items. Thus, any pattern of deflectors can be deployed. The deflectors may be deployed gradually as they travel past a trigger member moving a slightly different speed or they may be deployed abruptly when traveling past a fixed position trigger member.

Abstract: A panel connection apparatus useful in a multi-panel system includes features which improve the rigidity and simplicity of construction and ease of installation of the panel system. The features of the panel connection apparatus relate to a panel top cap assembly, a panel interlock assembly and panel top and bottom connector assemblies which interconnect and support frame structures of adjacent panels at adjacent portions of their top and bottom edges and opposite side edges.