Abstract: A construct of the structure F—S1-S2 where: F—S1 is an aminoalkylglycoside where F is ?-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?4)-?-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?4)-?-D-glucopyranoside and S1 is 2-aminoethyl, 3-aminopropyl, 4-aminobutyl or 5-aminopentyl; S2 is —CO(CH2)2CO—, —CO(CH2)3CO—, —CO(CH2)4CO— or —CO(CH2)5CO—; and L is phosphatidylethanolamine.

Abstract: A velocity string system includes a lock mandrel. A seal bore assembly attached to the lock mandrel runnable in a production string; and a velocity string sealable in the seal mandrel and separately runnable in the production string. A method for installing a velocity string system in a production string.

Abstract: Apparatus for safely and accurately positioning the fingertip of a physician (or technician) performing a biopsy procedure, e.g., to excise a core tissue samples of the male prostate or other internal organs, to avoid injury (e.g., a needle stick) from the sharpened distal end of a biopsy needle assembly. Such apparatus comprises an open tubular member defining an elongated passageway through which a biopsy needle assembly, when actuated, can be made to pass and to extend a predetermined distance along an external path in order to effect the core sampling of a biological mass of interest. The tubular housing supports a safety flange at its distal end, such flange having a flat surface adapted to be engaged by the fingertip of the physician prior to actuation of the biopsy needle assembly.

Abstract: Methods for functionalizing the surface of nanofiber substrates, including electrospun fibers and non-woven or woven mats of fibers are described. Functionalized nanofiber substrates presenting biologically active moieties such as biotin and saccharides are described.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for using a particular type of virtual currency available in an account of the first player to purchase a virtual item and a beneficiary is selected for crediting the virtual item. Account of the first player is adjusted to reflect the purchase of the virtual item and the account of the beneficiary is updated to credit the virtual item.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel glycolipid compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said glycolipids and to processes for preparing said glycolipids. The invention also relates to said glycolipids for use in treating tumours and methods of treating tumours using said glycolipids.

Abstract: Described are articles of wear having a base layer, a plurality of cooling zones positioned on the base layer so that substantially all of the plurality of cooling zones are positioned adjacent regions of a wearer's body having highly efficient heat transfer properties of a wearer when worn, and cooling material contained within the plurality of cooling zones. The article of wear is configured to reduce a wearer's body heat content through heat transfer from each region having highly efficient heat transfer properties to each cooling zone when the cooling material is pre-cooled prior to wearing.

Abstract: Functional-lipid constructs of the structure F-S-L are disclosed, wherein F comprises a tyrosine or histidine residue, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L and L is a lipid. The functional residue may be iodinated and used to radiolabel a biological entity with 1251 and the iodinated constructs are used in a non-invasive method of monitoring the distribution of a biological entity in vivo.

Abstract: A construct of the structure F—S1-S2 where: F—S1 is an aminoalkylglycoside where F is ?-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?4)-B-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?4)-?-D-glucopyranoside and S1 is 2-aminoethyl, 3-aminopropyl, 4-aminobutyl or 5-aminopentyl; S2 is —CO(CH2)2CO—, —CO(CH2)3CO—, —CO(CH2)4CO— or —CO(CH2)5CO—; and L is phosphatidylethanolamine.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is a kettle supported by a base, with a burner mounted to the base and positioned below the bottom of the kettle. The kettle generally has a rounded bottom and straight sidewalls, although various curved portions of the kettle sidewalls are possible including a purely semispherical section. The kettle is provided with a U-shaped handle on each side which provides a gripping handle and also provides a means of rotating the kettle. The stand includes two grooves in a side portion, and the kettle can be tipped to one side and rotated to pour out the contents of the kettle, with the groove providing stability while the kettle is rotated to one side. The kettle rotates at a point which is not the center point of the kettle.

Abstract: A velocity string system includes a lock mandrel. A seal bore assembly attached to the lock mandrel runnable in a production string; and a velocity string sealable in the seal mandrel and separately runnable in the production string. A method for installing a velocity string system in a production string.

Abstract: Non-invasive method of monitoring by radioactivity bioscanning the distribution of a biological entity in a subject in vivo by administering to the subject a radioiodinated form of the biological entity. The radioiodinated form is prepared by contacting an aqueous suspension of the biological entity with a radioiodinated construct of the structure F-S-L where F comprises a radioiodinated tyrosine moiety, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L, and L is a lipid.

Abstract: Methods of preparing a functionalized nanofiber preparing a dispersion of a polymer and a water soluble synthetic construct of the structure F-S-L in admixture in a liquid medium; and then electrospinning the polymer from the liquid medium to provide the functionalized nanofiber. F is the functional moiety, L is a lipid and S is a spacer linking F to L via covalent bonds.

Abstract: Cells incorporating a synthetic molecule construct of the structure F—S1—S2-L where: F—S1 is an aminoalkylglycoside where F is a mono-, di-, tri- or oligo-saccharide and S1 is 2-aminoethyl, 3-aminopropyl, 4-aminobutyl, or 5-aminopentyl; S2 is —CO(CH2)2CO—, —CO(CH2)3CO—, —CO(CH2)4CO— or —CO(CH2)5CO—; and L is phosphatidylethanolamine.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for using a particular type of virtual currency available in an account of the first player to purchase a virtual item and a beneficiary is selected for crediting the virtual item. Account of the first player is adjusted to reflect the purchase of the virtual item and the account of the beneficiary is updated to credit the virtual item.

Abstract: Methods for functionalizing the surface of nanofiber substrates, including electrospun fibres and non-woven or woven mats of fibres are described. Functionalised nanofiber substrates presenting biologically active moieties such as biotin and saccharides are described.

Abstract: Functional-lipid constructs of the structure F-S-L are disclosed, wherein F comprises a tyrosine or histidine residue, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L and L is a lipid. The functional residue may be iodinated and used to radiolabel a biological entity with 1251 and the iodinated constructs are used in a non-invasive method of monitoring the distribution of a biological entity in vivo.

Abstract: An adapter (20) comprising a pair of rails (46) extending upwardly from a lower surface (38) and longitudinally in a direction from a long end (30) toward a short end (32) and converging to be parallel with the pair of edges (34) to define a third opening between the pair of rails (46) above the lower surface (38) for receiving the cannula (22) and stylet (24) transversely to the lower surface (38). An awning (48) positioned longitudinally between the first end and the second end and extending between and connecting the pair of rails (46) to define a first opening (42). The lower surface (38) defining a recess (50) disposed adjacent the short end (32) and extending from a second opening (44) into the channel (40) for receiving the flange (28) of the trocar (26) and defining a groove (52) for guiding the cannula (22) and the stylet (24) into the first opening (42). An indicia (54) extends from an upper surface (36) next-adjacent to the short end (32) to identify the second end for receiving the trocar (26).

Abstract: A pubic catheter apparatus (20) for storing a urinary catheter and drawing fluid from a bladder comprises a sanitation unit (66) defining a sanitation chamber (68) for impermeably sealing a fluid outlet (42) of the catheter from the environment when the fluid outlet (42) is disposed in the sanitation chamber (68). A support (54, 72) having a retained condition for connecting and holding the sanitation unit (66) adjacent to the body of the human and a release condition for releasing and removing the sanitation unit (66) from the body of the human. The support (54, 72) can include a belt (54) and a pouch (48) disposed thereon for surrounding and storing the sanitation unit (66), and connectors (72) in the pouch (48) having the retained condition for holding the sanitation unit (66) in the pouch (48) and the release condition for removing the sanitation unit (66) from the pouch (48).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for crediting an account of the first player with virtual currency, and for enabling the first player to make transfers of the virtual currency to other players. The transfers of virtual currency from the first player to other players are then limited, such as by limiting the amount, the frequency, or the recipients of the transfers.