Abstract: Methods of using di, tri, and tetracyclic acylhydrazide derivatives and analogs, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections and diseases associated therewith, particularly those viral infections and associated diseases cased by the orthopoxvirus.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of analyzing a semiconductor processing solution having at least one organic additive includes the acts of: (a) spiking a sample of the semiconductor processing solution with a first spike corresponding to the at least one organic additive and a second spike corresponding to at least one organic breakdown product of the organic additive; (b) processing the sample through a mass spectrometer to form an organic additive response, a first spike response, a breakdown response, and a second spike response; and (c) in a processor, calculating a concentration of the at least one organic additive using a ratio measurement derived from the organic additive response and the first spike response and calculating a concentration of the at least one organic breakdown product using a ratio measurement derived from the breakdown response and the second spike response.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatus for dynamically controlling pressure within a wellbore while forming the wellbore. In one aspect, one or more pressure control apparatus are used to maintain desired pressure within the wellbore while drilling the wellbore. In another aspect, pressure is dynamically controlled while drilling using foam to maintain a substantially homogenous foam flow regime within the wellbore annulus for carrying cuttings from the wellbore.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing repairs to radial seals used in a rotating control head used while drilling is disclosed. Also, a system and method to detect leaks in the rotating control head and a latching system to latch the rotating control head to a housing is disclosed.

Abstract: An automated matrix removal module is configurable to automatically withdraw a portion of sample containing an interfering matrix. The module is further configurable to mix the portion of sample with a reagent selected to react with the matrix to form a precipitant and then filter the mixture of sample and precipitant reagent through a filter. Finally, the module is further configurable to flush the precipitant from the filter.

Abstract: A latch assembly is connectable to a riser. A rotating control device can be positioned with the riser, sealing the rotating control device with the latch assembly and removably latching the rotating control device to the latch assembly and to the riser. The latch assembly can be remotely actuated. The latch assembly can provide an auxiliary safety mechanism to provide a backup actuation mechanism to unlatch the rotating control device from the latch assembly. The latch assembly can be bolted to the riser. Alternately, the latch assembly can be latched with the riser using a similar latching mechanism as used to latch the latch assembly to the rotating control device. A pressure transducer protector assembly can protect a transducer for monitoring wellbore pressure in the riser. A remote indicator panel can indicate the status of the latch assembly.

Abstract: A holding member provides for releasably positioning a rotating control head assembly in a subsea housing. The holding member engages an internal formation in the subsea housing to resist movement of the rotating control head assembly relative to the subsea housing. The rotating control head assembly is sealed with the subsea housing when the holding member engages the internal formation. An extendible portion of the holding member assembly extrudes an elastomer between an upper portion and a lower portion of the internal housing to seal the rotating control head assembly with the subsea housing. Pressure relief mechanisms release excess pressure in the subsea housing and a pressure compensation mechanism pressurize bearings in the bearing assembly at a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: An automotive component (10) and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The component (10) comprises a core portion (14) formed of a first material and a second portion (18) integral with the core portion (14) and formed of a second material. In one illustrated embodiment, the first and second materials have different material property characteristics. For example, the first material can be made of a relatively harder plastic material than the second material made of a softtouch plastic material. The method for manufacturing the component comprises the steps of injecting the first material into a first cavity of a mold to form the core portion (14), altering the mold cavity to form a second cavity and injecting the second material into the second cavity while the first material is in a reactive state to form the second portion (18) of the component. Because the first material is in the reactive state, the second material is integrally formed with the first material.

Abstract: A disposable filter cartridge for a pump-filter assembly having a one piece integral pump-filter housing. The filter cartridge includes opposed upper and lower end caps and a tubular skeletal core member open at both ends. A pleated filter medium surrounds the core member and is supported and retained between the opposed end caps. The end caps further include integral flexible gaskets dimensioned to engage pipe fittings of more than one size. A water treatment medium may be deposited within a central portion of the core member. In combination with the skeletal core, a platform means projects radially inwardly from the central core to form a cage-like structure adapted to support a variety of water treatment media. The entire filter cartridge is removable from the housing and may be replaced as desired.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a print engine for printing on a print medium. A device is communicatively coupled with the print engine. The device is programmed to set a throughput rate for the print engine. A controller reads the device, and operates the print engine at the throughput rate designated by the device.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a dynamic mailing list are described. The method includes creating a calendar event and creating a dynamic mailing list with a reference to the event. Clients are added to the dynamic mailing list in accordance with a client's status with regard to the event. Access is allowed to the dynamic mailing list by clients in accordance with a client's status with regard to the event. Access to the dynamic mailing list allows a client to send a message to the clients on the dynamic mailing list. A message addressed to the dynamic mailing list is received and forwarded to the clients on the dynamic mailing list. The method and system also include storing messages sent to clients on the dynamic mailing list and sending stored messages to a client added to the dynamic mailing list after the stored messages have been originally sent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method, apparatus, or computer program for conversation annotation for instant messaging systems. The instant messaging method comprises: providing a graphical user interface; determining a selection of two or more existing messages; creating, on an instruction from the GUI, a relationship between the selected messages; and indicating, using links or edges on between the messages, the relationship between the messages. All related messages may be selected with a single selection and printed, stored, or deleted as a batch.

Abstract: An acoustical panel assembly (10) includes a panel (12) having a core (13) made of synthetic material and an acoustical device (26) mounted to an exterior surface (14, 16) of the panel (12). The panel (12) may include an integrally formed attachment member (24) for mounting the acoustic device (26), such as a loudspeaker, an exciter, a piezoelectric transducer, or the like, directly to the panel (12) without the need of a separate mounting member. Alternatively, the acoustic device (26) may be mounted directly to the panel (12) without the use of the attachment member (24). The panel (12) can be formed by a reaction injection molding (RIM) process, a reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM) process, or a structural reaction injection molding (SRIM) process.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives that exhibit antiviral activity are disclosed.

Abstract: A structurally reinforced cross-car beam is comprised of a plastic material impregnated with long reinforcement fibers. The long reinforcement fibers have a length of at least three-quarters of an inch. The plastic material may be a thermoplastic and the reinforcement fibers may be comprised of glass fibers. The cross-car beam may also include a first portion comprised of a metallic material, such as magnesium, and a second portion comprised of the plastic material impregnated with long reinforcement fibers.

Abstract: A seal assembly for use with a rotating control head is provided. The seal assembly includes a rotatable member and a cavity formed between the rotatable member and a tubular radially inwardly disposed from the rotatable member. The cavity having a first surface and a second surface. The seal assembly further includes a seal member having a first end and a second end disposed between the first surface and the second surface of the cavity and sealable with the tubular between the first and the second ends due to deformation of the seal member.

Abstract: An infusion package, particularly for coffee, has a container part (12) and a support (14) for the container part. The container part (12) defines two compartments (36, 38) which contains similar amounts of coffee. In one form each end portion of the support (14) has crease lines which facilitate opening of the package for use. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for making the package.

Abstract: Multi-compartmentalized ink cartridges for ink jet printers and improved methods for making the ink cartridges. The multi-compartmentalized ink cartridge includes a molded, open-topped body having an interior cavity and a printhead surface area opposite the interior cavity. A divider wall is integrally molded with the molded body structure and disposed in the interior cavity to provide at least three segregated ink chambers. The divider wall includes a first wall section and a second wall section attached substantially perpendicular to the first wall section. At least first, second, third molded ink flow paths connect each of the at least three segregated ink chambers with the printhead surface area. The second and third ink flow paths are oriented relative to their corresponding ink chambers for molding with a mold insert tool so that the cartridge body does not require a separately attached member to close mold insert tool insertion areas in the body.

Abstract: There is provided a method of loading a container with a defined quantity of product comprising closing off a perforation in a perforated plate; directing powder into the closed-off perforation by the sweeping action of a first director blade spaced from said perforated plate; and transferring the contents of the perforation to said container. The method is characterized by relative rotary motion of the perforated plate and said first director blade. Suitable apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a tablet product. The method comprises closing off a perforation in a perforated plate; directing powder into said closed-off perforation by the sweeping action of a first director blade spaced from said perforated plate; compacting the powder to form a tablet; and transferring the so-formed tablet from the closed-off perforation. The method is characterized by relative rotary motion of the perforated plate and said first director blade. Suitable apparatus is also provided.