Abstract: A foil container formed from a single sheet of metal about orthogonal longitudinal and transverse axes, comprises a bottom panel, a continuous wall panel, and a continuous rim. The continuous wall panel encompasses the bottom panel and extends upwardly and outwardly from the bottom panel. The continuous rim encompasses an upper edge of the continuous wall panel and projects laterally outwardly therefrom. The bottom panel is constructed and arranged bend strength and aesthetic appeal of the container. In one embodiment, the bottom panel forms a network of clusters including hexagonal ribs, hexagonal embossments, and bar ribs. In another embodiment, the bottom panel forms a plurality of closely spaced, concentric elliptical ribs that occupy a substantial portion of the bottom panel.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided inbred corn plant RQAA8. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the fore-mentioned inbred corn plant and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing one of the inbred plants with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing inbred plant RQAA8 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant RQAA8, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant RQAA8.

Abstract: A laser diode array assembly includes a laser diode array and a memory device integrally packaged with the array. The memory device includes operational information concerning the array. The memory device is accessible by a host external operating system which determines the manner in which the array is to be powered based on the operational information. The memory device may have the capability to be written to such that the external operating system can record in the memory device significant events such as extreme operational conditions, operational faults, and the on-time or shot-count of the array. The assembly may include sensors to which the operating system is coupled. The assembly may further include a processing means to monitor the sensors and provide real-time updates to the external operating system such that laser diode array is continuously powered in an optimal manner.

Abstract: A jar up, bump down hydraulic drilling jar is described. A hydraulic tripping valve arrangement permits the storage of large amounts of static force before releasing a hammer to strike an anvil surface with substantial force. The hammer is positioned on the mandrel and interacts with the anvil surface in the housing to deliver upward jarring forces, to the drill string. During a downward jarring movement, the tripping valve is opened to prevent pressure buildup and accidental downward jarring; thus, a single-acting drilling jar is formed.

Abstract: A method and set of components is disclosed for positioning an implant analog within a dental impression taken from the patient, relative to the position of a dental implant or "converted" implant in the patient's mouth. The set of components include an implant orientation tool, an impression coping and an implant analog having an orientation reference. The method involves the steps of attaching an impression coping to the implant and making a dental impression. An interlocking member of the impression coping is accessible through an opening in the impression material. The implant analog is then attached to the impression coping. The implant analog is positioned by rotating it in the coping until the orientation reference on one end of the implant analog reaches an alignment position mirroring the alignment position of the implant itself.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 17DHD5. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 17DHD5, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 17DHD5 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 17DHD5 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant 17DHD5, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 17DHD5.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided inbred corn plants, separately designated WKBC5, WQCD10, O1CSI2, 01DFA3, FBPL, and 3DHA9. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the fore-mentioned inbred corn plants and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing one of the inbred plants with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing any of the inbred plants WKBC5, WQCD10, O1CSI2, 01DFA3. FBPL, or 3DHA9 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plants WKBC5, WQCD10, O1CSI2, 01DFA3, FBPL, and 3DHA9, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of such inbred corn plants.

Abstract: A system for enhancing performance in a two-stroke engine. An access aperture is formed in the exterior wall of an air passage associated with a cylinder within the two-stroke engine. The air passage is then modified, in one embodiment, by inserting an automated modification tool through the access aperture and operating the automated modification tool according to a computer controlled program to modify the air flow characteristics of the air passage. The access aperture in the exterior wall is thereafter closed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cardcage design. The improvements result from the formation of an integral cardcage side using a construction method involving precision punched sheet aluminum that is precision formed into final configuration. The integral cardcage side design provides ease of assembly for the cardcage while enhancing structural integrity, improves the alignment of circuit cards within the cardcage to the backplane, increases the airflow channels between the card guides, and adapts to incorporate additional features for airflow control. The manufacturability of the cardcage is greatly simplified by reducing the number of parts requiring assembly and by the use of simple and inexpensive tools and assembly techniques.

Abstract: A handheld computer unit for use by, e.g., a car sales person (seller) prompts the seller with a standard script to be followed at each step in the process after a prospect enters a dealership. The prospect's response to the scripted questions is used to identify the prospect's particular interests of a general nature, e.g., safety, and of a specific nature, e.g., trailer towing capacity. When either a general or specific interest is identified, the seller is prompted to tailor the conversation to address the prospect's interests.

Abstract: Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C.sub.1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C.sub.1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropyl 5-[4-bromo-1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2-chloro-4-fluor obenzoate, are presented. The described processes include novel approaches for forming phenyl-diketones, forming and alkylating pyrazoles, brominating heterocyclic compounds, oxidizing alkyl-substituted benzene compounds, and esterifying carboxylic acids. These processes may be combined to prepare 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl pyrazoles, or alternatively, used in subcombinations or individually to prepare intermediates or other useful compounds.

Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.

Abstract: A high resolution variable time delay circuit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a current digital to analog converter (DAC) is used to sequentially charge two capacitors having similar capacitance construction. A threshold level capacitor provides the threshold level to a comparator, and a ramping capacitor is used for ramping to the threshold to provide a delay time. The comparator provides a delayed pulse using the threshold level provided by the threshold level capacitor and the ramp provided by the ramping capacitor. Thus, resolution is better than that provided by digital elements alone. This circuit also automatically cancels errors due to capacitance variations and unit current variation of the DAC introduced during the manufacturing process. In another embodiment a single capacitor is used in combination with two current DACs and a comparator to provide a controllable time delay.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 90DJD28. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 90DJD28, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 90DJD28 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 90DJD28 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant 90DJD28, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 90DJD28.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus (10) for fluids containing solid matter and/or particles or the like is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises screen means (20) and barrier means (21) substantially adjacent and behind the screen means (20). The barrier means (21) has a plurality of corrugated ribs (23) with vent means (22) therein. The corrugated ribs (23) are elongate and parallel and are substantially concave corrugations when seen from the direction from where the fluid is coming while the corrugations are substantially aligned with the direction of the flow of the fluid.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated WDHQ2. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant WDHQ2, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant WDHQ2 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant WDHQ2 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant WDHQ2, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant WDHQ2.

Abstract: Modified asphalt cement is produced by blending asphalt with up to about 20% waste toner recovered from laser printers, copiers, and the like. The blending is carried out at high shear and at temperatures above the melting point of the toner. The toner-modified asphalt cement, and asphalt concrete made from the modified cement, both display significantly improved strength and temperature resistance properties relative to unmodified asphalt and asphalt concrete.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smooth muscle cell specific promoter, the SM22.alpha. gene promoter as well as the murine cDNA and genomic SM22.alpha. nucleic acid sequences. Also disclosed are methods of preventing restenosis following balloon angioplasty and methods of treating asthma based on inhibition of smooth muscle cell proliferation by expressing cell cycle control genes, or contraction inhibiting peptides in smooth muscle cells, under the control of the SM22.alpha. promoter.

Abstract: Disclosed are immunopotentiating agents, and vaccines thereof, which enhance and/or otherwise modify immune responses, and methods for their preparation and use in vivo. Immunopotentiating agents can be single agents that act directly, adjuvants added concurrently with the agents, or preferably, heteroconjugates wherein the immunopotentiating agent is chemically coupled to the compound against which an immune response is desired. Examples of immunopotentiating agents include monoclonal antibodies and proteins derived from microorganisms (e.g., enterotoxins) which activate T cells. The compounds against which an immune response can be generated, which may be the second component in a heteroconjugate, include compounds from abnormal or diseased tissues such as tumors, or infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoal or metozoal parasites, and can be obtained by natural or recombinant means.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 22DHD11. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 22DHD11, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant 22DHD11 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 22DHD11 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant 22DHD11, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 22DHD11.