Abstract: A universal tip top for a rod blank includes a leg member defining a channel for receiving a distal end of a rod blank, a frame connected to the leg member, and a ring forming a line guide supported by the frame. The channel has a longitudinal opening configured to facilitate attachment of the universal tip top to rod blanks of different diameters.

Abstract: Universal arbors mountable on tapered fishing rod blanks as non-degradable self-centering collars to which a reel seat may be mounted. The inventive cylinder-shaped arbor comprises a flexible thermoplastic resin formed as an outer cylinder, closed at one end with an integral end wall or separate disc/washer, which included a cylindrical hole to receive a rod blank. The annulus between the cylinder inner wall and the hole margin includes curved or straight centering fins secured to the cylinder inner wall that are free to flex. Flexing of the centering fins permits accommodating a wide range of blank tapers at the proper place of location of a reel seat making the arbor universal and positionally forgiving. Once the arbor is located on the blank and oriented properly, the cylinder is filled with a fluid epoxy resin, which when cured permanently secures the arbor to the blank and to the reel seat tube.

Abstract: Universal arbors mountable on tapered fishing rod blanks as non-degradable self-centering collars to which a reel seat may be mounted. The inventive cylinder-shaped arbor comprises a flexible thermoplastic resin formed as an outer cylinder, closed at one end with an integral end wall or separate disc/washer, which included a cylindrical hole to receive a rod blank. The annulus between the cylinder inner wall and the hole margin includes curved or straight centering fins secured to the cylinder inner wall that are free to flex. Flexing of the centering fins permits accommodating a wide range of blank tapers at the proper place of location of a reel seat making the arbor universal and positionally forgiving. Once the arbor is located on the blank and oriented properly, the cylinder is filled with a fluid epoxy resin, which when cured permanently secures the arbor to the blank and to the reel seat tube.

Abstract: A uniform and accessories organizer assembly ensures that a user's uniform and related accessories are readily accessible when preparing to dress for the related event. The assembly includes a support panel having a front surface. A plurality of pockets is coupled to the front surface. The pockets include a plurality of primary pockets. A plurality of sheaths is provided. Each sheath is coupled to each of the primary pockets. An open upper end of each sheath defines an access opening extending into the associated sheath. Each sheath is configured to receive a labeling panel having indicia thereon through the access opening of the associated sheath for labeling of the associated primary pocket. Each sheath is translucent to permit viewing into the sheath. A hook is coupled to the support panel.

Abstract: A uniform and accessories organizer assembly ensures that a user's uniform and related accessories are readily accessible when preparing to dress for the related event. The assembly includes a support panel having a front surface. A plurality of pockets is coupled to the front surface. The pockets include a plurality of primary pockets. A plurality of sheaths is provided. Each sheath is coupled to each of the primary pockets. An open upper end of each sheath defines an access opening extending into the associated sheath. Each sheath is configured to receive a labeling panel having indicia thereon through the access opening of the associated sheath for labeling of the associated primary pocket. Each sheath is translucent to permit viewing into the sheath. A hook is coupled to the support panel.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated DNA molecule comprising the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2, or active fragments thereof, which encode a polypeptide active in suppressing cellular functions associated with cancer. In particular, the polypeptide (MTG16) functions as a tumour suppressor gene. It also provides variants of such DNA molecules which retain their function, polypeptides encoded by the DNA molecules and antibodies thereto, as well as the use of these molecules in diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic procedures and other uses such as screening for candidate pharmaceuticals and animal model generation.

Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of a predisposition thereto, in a patient, comprising the steps of: (1) establishing the level of expression of a gene selected from the group consisting of PR domain containing 7 protein (PRDM7), CDT1 DNA replication factor (CDT1), charged multivesicular body protein 1/chromoatin modifying protein 1 (CHMP1), BTG3 associated nucleoprotein (BANP), BNO224, BNO36, BNO34, BNO208, BNO230 and BNO44; and (2) comparing expression of the gene to a baseline established from expression in normal tissue controls; wherein substantial variance from the baseline indicates that the patient is susceptible to cancer.

Abstract: A light source includes a substrate; an array of un-packaged light emitting semiconductor devices (LESDs), each of the LESDs having at least one surface for emitting light and a substrate surface being attached to the substrate; and a plurality of electrical connections, each electrical connection coupled for providing electrical power to a respective LESD. The LESDs are arranged on the substrate with sufficient density and light generating capability to provide a predetermined irradiation from the light source.

Abstract: A power semiconductor device package includes at least one power semiconductor device mounted onto at least one electrically and thermally conductive spacer having an upper end surface bonded to a back surface of the device; a substrate of hardened substrate molding material surrounding the semiconductor device and the spacer except for an active major surface of the device and an lower end surface of the spacer, a dielectric film overlying the device active major surface and a top side of the substrate, the dielectric layer having a plurality of holes aligned with predetermined ones of the contact pads; a top side patterned metal layer on the dielectric film including portions extending into the holes electrically and thermally connected to contact pads of the device; and a backside metal layer on a substrate bottom side electrically and thermally connected to the spacer lower end surface.

Abstract: An interface includes a surface having an electrically conductive pad; a compliant coating over the surface having a via extending to the pad; metallization patterned over the compliant coating and extending into the via; a low modulus dielectric interface layer overlying the compliant coating and having an interface via extending to the metallization; and a floating pad structure including floating pad metallization patterned over the dielectric interface layer with a first portion forming a central pad and a second portion forming an extension from the central pad extending into the interface via. Another interface includes a substrate including a low modulus dielectric interface material having a hole extending at least partially therethrough and a floating contact structure including electrically conductive material coating the hole with at least some of the floating pad metallization forming an extension from the hole.

Abstract: An interface includes a surface having an electrically conductive pad; a compliant coating over the surface having a via extending to the pad; metallization patterned over the compliant coating and extending into the via; a low modulus dielectric interface layer overlying the compliant coating and having an interface via extending to the metallization; and a floating pad structure including floating pad metallization patterned over the dielectric interface layer with a first portion forming a central pad and a second portion forming an extension from the central pad extending into the interface via. Another interface includes a substrate including a low modulus dielectric interface material having a hole extending at least partially therethrough and a floating contact structure including electrically conductive material coating the hole with at least some of the floating pad metallization forming an extension from the hole.

Abstract: An interface includes a surface having an electrically conductive pad; a compliant coating over the surface having a via extending to the pad; metallization patterned over the compliant coating and extending into the via; a low modulus dielectric interface layer overlying the compliant coating and having an interface via extending to the metallization; and a floating pad structure including floating pad metallization patterned over the dielectric interface layer with a first portion forming a central pad and a second portion forming an extension from the central pad extending into the interface via. Another interface includes a substrate including a low modulus dielectric interface material having a hole extending at least partially therethrough and a floating contact structure including electrically conductive material coating the hole with at least some of the floating pad metallization forming an extension from the hole.