Abstract: This invention relates to dry, water soluble, pesticidally acceptable particulate compositions, to a method of use thereof for killing or controlling pests including weeds and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dispersible, pesticidally acceptable particulate herbicidal compositions containing one or more herbicides, a herbicidal method of use thereof and to a process for preparing such compositions. The dissolution or dispersible rates of particulate pesticidal compositions in water are enhanced by the presence of a small but effective amount of an organosilicone block copolymer wetting agent or a fluorocarbon wetting agent.

Abstract: A method for controlling the average voltage applied to a phase winding of a reluctance machine during periods of current increase, stable current control, and current decrease to improve machine efficiency and thereby reduce acoustical noise produced by the machine and unwanted vibration. According to one aspect, a method is provided whereby a maximum duty cycle is selected and voltage is applied to the phase winding during the period of current increase according to the maximum duty cycle until the current reaches a desired peak current value and thereafter the voltage applied to the phase winding is equal to the lesser of the voltage required to keep the phase current at the predetermined peak current value or the voltage corresponding to the maximum duty cycle.

Abstract: Two data storage systems are interconnected by a data link for remote mirroring of data. Each volume of data is configured as local, primary in a remotely mirrored volume pair, or secondary in a remotely mirrored volume pair. Normally, a host computer directly accesses either a local or a primary volume, and data written to a primary volume is automatically sent over the link to a corresponding secondary volume. Each remotely mirrored volume pair can operate in a selected synchronization mode including synchronous, semi-synchronous, adaptive copy--remote write pending, and adaptive copy--disk. Each write request transmitted over the link between the data storage systems includes not only the data for at least one track in the secondary volume to be updated but also the current "invalid track" count for the secondary volume as computed by the data storage system containing the corresponding primary volume.

Abstract: Assemblable display unit including integrated pallets. The display unit includes a tray configured to accommodate and receive goods and a plurality of integrated foot structures generally extending downwardly away from the periphery of the tray and supporting the tray. The foot structures are horizontally spaced from each other, defining at least one pallet aperture or channel sized to receive a loading finger. The size of the aperture varies depending upon the equipment to be used in lifting and transporting the display, whether it be a forklift, pallet jack or handcart. The display can be sized depending on the merchandise to be displayed, and thus the foot structures may define more than one opening to allow better ease of transport. The foot structures include only non-vertically-oriented raw edges to prevent water wicking.The display units is formed from blanks of a foldable sheet material, such as double-faced corrugated fiberboard.

Abstract: A system for the vertical packaging of webbing rolls comprises a bottom tray, a top cap, a plurality of webbing rolls, and stretch wrap film. The bottom tray includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. Likewise, the top cap includes a top wall and a plurality of side walls extending downward from the top wall. The webbing rolls are positioned between the bottom tray and the top cap with the webbing rolls resting on the bottom wall of the bottom tray and the top cap positioned atop the webbing rolls. Horizontally adjacent ones of the webbing rolls are in contact with each other. The contact between adjacent ones of the webbing rolls helps to maintain the integrity of the system during movement thereof. To reduce the amount of packaging material utilized in the system, neither the bottom tray nor the top cap includes corners joining their respective side walls.

Abstract: An amusement game includes a number of elements in a cabinet defining pinball play, including a playfield and flippers for propelling a ball onto the playfield. At least one control device operates the flippers and other features of the amusement game. The control device is manually engageable in at least two different fashions for producing at least two types of control signals. One of these types of control signals is for controlling the flippers and another of these types of control signals is for controlling other features of the amusement game.

Abstract: The development of polymer binder compositions that provide novel binders for high temperature inorganic particulates, especially metal and ceramic particulates is described. These materials are especially useful in a laser beam sintering process known as SLS.TM. that forms accurately shaped high strength green objects. The new binders may be thermally removed in post-shaping operations without significant residual ash. The resulting structures contain only metal, ceramic, or metal ceramic materials. The inventive methods developed for producing the new polymeric binder materials are based in part on using emulsion forms of selected polymers at controlled low molecular weights and high melt flow. An important aspect of the process is the semi-batch addition of selected chain transfer agents to the reacting emulsion. This optimizes coating characteristics of the polymer binder and results in high part strengths of the prototype parts produced in the SLS.TM. process.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 83INI8. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 83INI8, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant 83INI8 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 83INI8 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 83INI8, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 83INI8.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 01INL1. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 01INL1, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant 01INL1 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 01INL1 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 01INL1, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 01INL1.

Abstract: Novel genes expressed selectively by long-term dendritic cell (DC) lines (XS series) from murine epidermis which retain important features of resident epidermal Langerhans cells (LC) are provided. These genes encode distinct type II membrane-integrated polypeptides, each consisting of a cytoplasmic domain, a transmembrane domain, an extracellular connecting domain, and a C-terminal extracellular domain that exhibits significant homology to the carbohydrate recognition domains (CRD) of C-type lectins. Expression of both genes is highly restricted to cells of DC lineage (including epidermal LC). Thus, these genes encode new, DC-specific members of the C-type lectin family, now termed "DC-associated C-type lectin-1 and -2" (dectin-1 and dectin-2). Two isoforms of the dectin-1 molecule and five isoforms of the dectin-2 molecule have also been identified. The invention further provides His-tagged fusion proteins comprising 6.times. histidine and the extracellular domain of dectin-1 or dectin-2.

Abstract: An antifungal composition suitable for parenteral administration to a mammal includes an amount of pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof that is effective to inhibit the growth of a fungal infection in a mammal; a pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic solvent; and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous secondary solvent. The composition can be used in methods of preventing or treating a systemic fungal infection in a mammal. The composition can be prepared by dissolving pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof in the pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic solvent; adding to the solution a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous secondary solvent; and in a preferred method, by subsequently lypohilizing the composition, whereby a dry, shelf-stable composition is produced. This dry composition can be reconstituted into an aqueous solution suitable for parenteral administration.

Abstract: A method for reducing the toxicity, bioaccumulation and concentration of chemicals in surface water sediments and water using a retrievable organic carbon scavenger is disclosed. The scavenger is comprised of a porous polymeric material, optionally containing an adsorbent such as activated carbon, and may exist in the form of beads, sheets, fibers, netting or other similar forms. The material is placed in contact with the sediment, toxic compounds are absorbed from the sediment, and may be retrieved for regeneration or disposal.

Abstract: Described are DNA-repair fusion proteins of multiple, complementary DNA repair proteins and having the activity of each protein, and related polynucleotides and vectors. The proteins, when expressed in cells, e.g., hematopoietic cells, increase the survival rate of the cells when contacted with chemotherapeutic agents. Also described are transgenic animal models wherein these proteins are expressed in essentially all cells of the animal. Such animal models are useful for instance in testing chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: A crosslinked acid gel comprising an emulsion polymer and an external activator is provided. Methods for acid fracturing subterranean formations using the crosslinked acid gel are also provided.

Abstract: A portable electric tool vacuum cleaner control to permit use of a vacuum cleaner independent of and in conjunction with a portable electric tool is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner control includes a motor control circuit and a motor for operating the vacuum cleaner. An electrical outlet is provided on the vacuum cleaner, which is connected to the vacuum cleaner motor control circuit, to enable a portable electric tool to be plugged into the vacuum cleaner electrical outlet. A three position on/off/automatic switch is provided on the vacuum cleaner for operating the vacuum cleaner motor control circuit to enable independent operation of the vacuum cleaner or joint operation of the portable electric tool in conjunction with the vacuum cleaner, as desired.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 17DHD7. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 17DHD7, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 17DHD7 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 17DHD7 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 17DHD7, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 17DHD7.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 83INI14. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 83INI14, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant 83INI14 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 83INI14 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 83INI14, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 83INI14.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polyester is extracted from biomass by dissolving the PHA in a non-halogenated solvent which comprises a PHA-good solvent or a mixture thereof. Suitable PHA-good solvents can be selected from the disclosed alcohols, esters, amides and ketones. The PHA can be recovered, for example, by cooling, by solvent evaporation, or by addition of a PHA-poor solvent, wherein the PHA-poor solvent preferably dissolves less than about 1% (w/v) of the PHA at a temperature below the solvent boiling point. Preferred PHA types for use in the invention are poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate), and polymers/copolymers of hydroxyterminated polyhydroxybutyrate.

Abstract: A coin sorter for sorting coins of mixed diameters is set forth. The sorter includes a coin-driving member and a coin-guiding member. The lower surface of the coin-guiding member forms a plurality of exit channels for guiding coins of different diameters to different exit stations along the periphery of the coin-guiding member. The coin sorter includes a brake mechanism which permits stopping of the coin-driving member at high speeds such that an invalid coin is retained or for ensuring the correct amount of coins is sent to the coin-collecting receptacle. The coin sorter also includes an operator interface panel for easy operator inputs. Operator inputs allow the operator to adjust the movement of the coin-driving member after encountering a stop and for adjusting the amount of lubrication sent to the coin-guiding member.

Abstract: A cooperative location system for use with a Global Positioning System ("GPS"). The system includes a beacon that receives GPS signals and transmits GPS data representing the location of the beacon to a remote locator. The locator receives the beacon's GPS data from the beacon. Based on the beacon's GPS data, a reference direction provided by a compass, and the locator's own GPS data, the locator calculates range and direction information to the beacon.