Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an immunogenic composition (e.g., a vaccine) and, in particular, to a polyvalent immunogenic composition, such as a polyvalent HIV vaccine, and to methods of using same. The invention further relates to methods that use a genetic algorithm to create sets of polyvalent antigens suitable for use, for example, in vaccination strategies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mosaic clade M HIV-1 Env polypeptides and to compositions comprising same. The polypeptides of the invention are suitable for use in inducing an immune response to HIV-1 in a human.

Abstract: An improved seal and method for providing a watertight compression joint connection between a valve or fitting and a flare end of a copper tubing in a water service. The improvement includes an O-ring seal on a bull nose end of a valve and a frictional material inserted into straight AWWA threads on a male inlet or outlet of the valve to sealingly engage a flared end of the copper tubing to the bull nose end and to frictionally engage a flare nut with the tubing back onto the matching bull nose end of the valve when screwing the flare nut onto the male threads of the valve, respectively.

Abstract: A compact portable chair with attachable combination padded seat and backrest. The chair further includes a backrest framework hingeably joined with the seat framework. A back support framework is rotatable between an upwardly extended position for establishing a backrest and a laid-over position to parallel with the seat framework. Back and front leg support frameworks are hingeably joined to the underside of the seat framework and are rotatable inward and upward to parallel positions with the seat framework. The four legs are individually adjustable by means of a sliding sleeve and button locking system. The compact portable chair is further mountable onto a person's back by means of a detachable pair of shoulder straps connected to the backrest and seat frameworks. The chair further has cup holders included with a pair of armrests that are detachable. A further embodiment includes an attachable backpack.

Abstract: Devices, systems, mediums, and methods for providing a layered color display are disclosed. One method of displaying images includes configuring a reflective color display in a layered manner to display a first portion of an image in a lower layer and to display a second portion of an image in a number of upper layers by decoupling imaging functions of a number of upper layers of a reflective color display device from imaging functions of a lower layer of a reflective color device, driving the lower layer with an active matrix back plane thin film transistor (TFT), and addressing the number of upper layers passively.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an immunogenic composition (e.g., a vaccine) and, in particular, to a polyvalent immunogenic composition, such as a polyvalent HIV vaccine, and to methods of using same. The invention further relates to methods that use a genetic algorithm to create sets of polyvalent antigens suitable for use, for example, in vaccination strategies.

Abstract: A method and system for directly measuring the compression of a ripple spring (23) in a dynamoelectric machine through a corresponding wedge (27). A compression-assessment tool (3) is provided that includes a carriage (32) for supporting a proximity sensor (34). The carriage (32) enables the proximity sensor (34) to be passed over the length of the ripple spring (23), which produces an output signal that is representative of the compression of the ripple spring (23).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical, wherein the formulation is a conjugate of a saccharide with one or a plurality of isotopic boron-10 atoms or gadolinium, and having a utility in the binary form of low energy neutron therapy (i.e. boron neutron capture therapy). Further, that the therapy has an indicated use for the selective targeting and killing of oxygenated and hypoxic cells in tumors, and that the pharmaceutical is preferentially taken up by cancer cells. The inclusion of any of a family of saccharides, its derivatives or analogues, including sulfur linkage saccharides as a delivery carrier for boron-10 atoms or the rare element gadolinium is a strategy to take advantage of the hallmark of cancer cells, that being an increased requisite for glucose to sustain a rate of uncontrollable cell division and proliferation. A cancer cell facilitates an increase in availability of molecular glucose by overexpression of glucose transporter proteins on membrane surfaces.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communication using a plurality of data link standards through a common operator interface are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes components configured to select and establish communication with an air traffic control center using one of a plurality of data link standards. The system further includes components configured to format at least one downlink page to only allow appropriate data inputs based on one or more functionalities of the data link standard, and encode one or more entered data inputs based on the selected data link standard and transmit the inputs to the air traffic control center. In a particular embodiment, the system further includes a components configured to receive and display each of the decoded uplink data transmission in a text message on a corresponding uplink display page according to one or more message text conventions of the selected data link standard.

Abstract: A method for forming within a reactor having a work zone of at least one cubic meter, composite articles particularly ceramic composites articles, for high temperature applications. The invention provides composite articles formed from the deposition on hot surfaces of a chemical vapor having entrained solid particles. A composite material is produced comprising a chemical vapor deposition matrix with the solid particles dispersed within the matrix. Applicants have designed reactors with work zones much larger than prior art CVC reactors greatly improving production efficiency. In a preferred embodiment the work zone volume is about 3.37 cubic meters. By carefully controlling the reactor gas flows and pressure within a large work zone, as well as the number of solid particles per flow rate of reactor gas, Applicants are able to efficiently produce composites with substantially improved quality as compared with CVD produced articles and as compared with articles produced with prior art CVC processes.

Abstract: Oxidation protection of a titanium-based alloy is provided with improved fatigue properties by a titanium aluminide coating of between 2 to 12 microns by diffusing the Al into the Ti at a temperature below the melting point of the Al. The coating is gas deposited and protects the titanium-based alloys from oxidation at high temperature utilization.

Abstract: An electromagnetic generator inspection system that employs a plurality of excitation frequencies and comprises one or more pickup coils that monitor a portion of the interior of a stator core to provide an output that identifies the location, severity and radial depth of any flaw in the insulation covering the laminations that are monitored.

Abstract: An electromagnetic generator inspection system that employs a plurality of excitation frequencies and comprises one or more pickup coils that monitor a portion of the interior of a stator core to provide an output that identifies the location, severity and radial depth of any flaw in the insulation covering the laminations that are monitored.

Abstract: A method of configuring a user interface of computer-assisted equipment according to a service program is disclosed. The method includes the computer-assisted equipment transmitting a message to the remote computer. The remote computer determines that a service program available on said remote computer is suitable for use with the computer-assisted equipment, wherein the determination is based on the message. The method continues with the remote computer influencing operation of the user interface of the computer-assisted equipment in accordance with the service program.

Abstract: A method, logic and computer system for managing electrical power consumed by a computer system and controlling access to functionality the computer system. A powersave mode is started after a first predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed during which no user activity is detected, the powersave mode reducing an amount of electrical power consumed by a component of the computer system. A lock mode is started after a second predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed during which no user activity is detected, following entry into the lock mode, the lock mode restricting use of the computer system until a specified security input is input into the computer system. Before the second predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed, a user action other than the specified security input reactivates the computer system for use from the powersave mode.

Abstract: A machine (10) that can clean and spray coat the inside of a hollow pipe (14) can contain a support bar (16) and associated motors (6 and 8) with a moveable carriage (12) which mounts a thermal spray coating device (28) and/or an abrasion cleaning/profiling head (30) where a programmable controller external to the pipe is capable of controlling the motors (6 and 8).