Abstract: The invention provides recombinant algal mutants that have a genetic modification to a gene or nucleic acid sequence encoding a WD40 repeat containing protein or domain. The genetic modification of one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a WD40 repeat containing protein or domain results in a mutant organism with increased lipid productivity and/or higher biomass productivity (as measured by total organic carbon). The genetic modification can be a gene attenuation or functional deletion. The lipid products of these mutants can be utilized as biofuels or for other specialty chemical products. Methods of making and using the recombinant algal mutants and methods of producing lipids are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media are directed in various embodiments for providing multiuser sessions for coordinated electronic transactions. A technical solution is directed to coordinating the electronic transactions across a plurality of instances, where the underlying users of the instances can include at least two users. Access to sensitive information can be restricted using a trusted execution environment and access can be given in accordance with the coordinated electronic transactions.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for labelling, detecting, quantifying, and monitoring activated allergen-specific T cells. The disclosed methods and compositions can be applied to further detect allergic states or monitor therapies for allergies in subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: A handheld electric mixer has a rotational output spindle for holding mixer work pieces, first and second gears located on the rotational output spindle, and a motor. The first gear is rotationally coupled to the motor output shaft. The mixer includes a two-speed gear-box receiving torque from the motor, and transmitting the torque to the output spindle. The two-speed gear-box includes a rotational lay shaft axially parallel to the rotational output spindle, third and fourth gears located on the lay shaft, the third gear meshing with the first gear and the fourth gear meshing with the second gear. A selector mechanism selects between a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio and includes a clutch disk on the spindle, and moveable axially for alternatively engaging and rotatably locking the one of the third or fourth gears that is engaged with the clutch disk.

Abstract: A handheld electric mixer has a variable speed motor and a two-speed gearbox for transmitting driving torque of the motor to a pair of work pieces that mix, blend, beat or otherwise act upon a food item or recipe constituents. The gear box has a first gear ratio for providing a first range of output speeds and a second gear ratio for providing a second range of output speeds. The first ratio transmits at least twice as much torque to the rotational work pieces as does the second ratio. There is an electronic speed controller for controlling rotational speed the motor and a separate ratio selector for selecting between the first and second ratios of the gearbox.

Abstract: A handheld electric mixer has a variable speed motor and a two-speed gearbox for transmitting driving torque of the motor to a pair of work pieces that mix, blend, beat or otherwise act upon a food item or recipe constituents. The gear box has a first gear ratio for providing a first range of output speeds and a second gear ratio for providing a second range of output speeds. The first ratio transmits at least twice as much torque to the rotational work pieces as does the second ratio. There is an electronic speed controller for controlling rotational speed the motor and a separate ratio selector for selecting between the first and second ratios of the gearbox.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention may permit retrieving and presenting media resources and/or providing online chat functionality. The embodiment may include a communication toolbar. The communication toolbar may be an interactive user tool that allows a user to retrieve and display document and media files, website/pages links, and/or conference links. The communication toolbar may also aid users in facilitating an on-line chat between one another. Another embodiment of the present invention takes the form of a media retrieval and display module that may show any and all retrieved search results to the user. Each search result may include a text description of the media record file, such as a title, a link to the media record file and a time bar associated with the media record file. The time bar may include at last one graphic indicator corresponding to a time in the media file where the search term is used.

Abstract: The present invention provides of using multimeric MHC class II/peptide complexes. In one aspect, methods provided for identifying MHC class II-restricted immune epitopes of a predetermined polypeptide antigen. Methods for identifying an immunostimulatory epitope for a predetermined polypeptide antigen are provided. In a related aspect, methods for screening a therapeutic polypeptide agent for an MHC class II epitope are provided. In other aspects, methods for modulating T cells and for determining or monitoring an MHC class II-restricted immune status of a patient are also provided.

Abstract: A coffee making machine includes a water reservoir, a heating element, a controller programmed to analyse data and generate a signal for the heating element. A relay circuit controls current to the heating element. A temperature sensor monitors heat at the heating element and a water level switch detects water level in the reservoir. If the temperature sensor detects excessive temperature at the heating element, the controller transmits a disable signal to the relay circuit to thereby stop any current to the heating element. If the water level switch detects a low water level in the reservoir, the controller transmits a signal to the control panel to thereby disable the starting of brewing cycle. A display panel displays an operational mode of the machine and the user can't start the machine in any “Run Mode” when either a high temperature or low water condition is determined.

Abstract: A hand blender includes a work shaft and an elongate housing enclosing the work shaft. An upper housing portion encloses a motor for driving the work shaft. A work element is disposed at the output end of the work shaft. At the second end of the elongate housing is a bell-shaped housing portion defining a blending chamber that encloses the work element. A substantially spherical-shaped bush is disposed on the work shaft. A sleeve located within the elongate housing portion has a substantially convex shaped recess adapted to receive the bush to support the work shaft within the housing.