Abstract: A lid that is designed to cover the lip of a disposable coffee cup. The lid defines a circular central wall on its top side that is designed to receive a lip of a disposable miniature coffee cup. The lid defines a perforated spout on its top side that opens outward toward the circumference of the lid. The lid is designed to serve as mount, after a first miniature coffee cup is inserted into the circular central wall, that will securely hold a stack of miniature coffee cups.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing thrombin using coordinated coexpression systems, and particularly inducible coexpression systems, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product required for the production of thrombin.

Abstract: The present invention provides expression vectors for use in an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides host cells for use in an inducible coexpression system that is capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides expression vectors for use in an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: A digital camera optically couples a monocentric lens to image sensor arrays, without optical fibers, yet shields the image sensor arrays from stray light. In some digital cameras, baffles are disposed between an outer surface of a monocentric lens and each image sensor array to shield the image sensor arrays from stray light. In other such digital cameras, an opaque mask defines a set of apertures, one aperture per image sensor array, to limit the amount of stray light. Some digital cameras include both masks and baffles.

Abstract: A cell for producing insulin includes an E. coli host cell and a polynucleotide designed for production of insulin disposed within the E. coli host cell. The polynucleotide includes a first inducible promoter and a first coding sequence to be transcribed from the first inducible promoter, the first coding sequence encoding an insulin polypeptide. The polynucleotide also includes a second inducible promoter and a second coding sequence to be transcribed from the second inducible promoter, the second coding sequence encoding one or more of cDsbA, cDsbC, a protein disulfide isomerase, Ervlp, and a chaperone. The first inducible promoter and the second inducible promoter are not responsive to the same inducer. A method of producing insulin includes growing a sample of the cells in a fermentation volume between 0.1 L and 1,000,000 L, adding an inducer of the first inducible promoter to induce expression of the insulin polypeptide, and purifying the insulin polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention provides host cells for use in an inducible coexpression system that is capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides host cells for use in an inducible coexpression system that is capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing thrombin using coordinated coexpression systems, and particularly inducible coexpression systems, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product required for the production of thrombin.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing thrombin using coordinated coexpression systems, and particularly inducible coexpression systems, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product required for the production of thrombin, and the thrombin produced by this method.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: The present invention provides host cells having an oxidizing cytoplasm, which are capable of growing to high cell densities and producing recombinant proteins in soluble form. Also provided are methods for growing such host cells to high densities, methods for optionally modulating the growth rates of the host cells, and methods for inducing the host cells to produce the desired gene product in soluble form. Further aspects of the invention relate to host cell preparation and storage methods, which utilize the advantages of producing gene products in host cell cytoplasm to provide methods for long-term storage and/or transport of expressed gene products that are retained in a stable and soluble form within the host cells.

Abstract: A device and method for selectively illuminating and designating multiple targets in the air or on the ground simultaneously. The device comprises a light source, a switching array and a ball lens. Light from the light source is routed through the switching array, which can addressably output multiple light beams simultaneously. The light beams from the switching array illuminate the backside of a low F-number ball lens. The ball lens creates highly collimated output beams independently (and simultaneously) from any of the output source points of the switching array. These output beams can be used to simultaneously designate multiple targets. When the target illuminating device includes an optional detector array, light scattered from targets can be refracted by the balls lens to impinge on the detector array. Signals from the detector array representing the received light beams can be used for target imaging.

Abstract: The present invention provides host cells for use in an inducible coexpression system that is capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus ascertain a geographic position based on topographic contours of ocean surfaces. Observed ocean topographic contours are matched to predicted ocean topography and/or ocean topographic information stored in a database. Such systems and methods do not necessarily require INS, GPS, RF beacons, optical beacons or celestial sightings. These systems and methods may be used as references to correct INS. These systems and methods may be used to ascertain a geographic location of an aircraft, spacecraft, watercraft, landcraft (vehicle), person or the like. Similarly, these systems and methods may be used as part of a guidance system for guiding a craft to a destination. These systems and methods may be used in tandem with, or as backups for, other types of navigation or guidance systems or as one input to a navigation filter.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.