Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.

Abstract: Disclosed is a navigational assist system to assist a pilot or other person in the entry into an entry environment, such as a holding pattern or runway traffic pattern. The navigational assist system is comprised of a plurality of entry determining elements moveably secured to one another upon which is placed information to assist in the entry into an entry environment. In one embodiment three entry determining elements are used, with the entry determining elements corresponding to the following: (i) one entry determining element for determination of the advised standard entry procedure for entry into a holding pattern; (ii) one entry determining element for determination of the advised non-standard entry procedure for entry into a holding pattern; and (iii) one entry determining element for determination of the advised entry procedure for entry into a runway traffic patterns.

Abstract: A system for predetermining the operating threshold of a device surveying the radial deformation state of a tire comprises means capable of regulating the push due to the pressure of the tire on a closing mechanism and members capable of regulating the equilibrating counter push of the thrust of Belleville washers, helical springs and axially compressed seals.

Abstract: A description of a biomolecule named Perlecan which is added internally or topically, or is expressed from exogenously added nucleic acids, as a whole or in part, to a healing wound to improve the success of wound healing is disclosed. Relevant embodiments for this patent technology are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device to secure cargo within the cargo area of a transport vehicle, using a rigid plate and at least one bracing member to maintain the rigid plate upright against the cargo to be secured; and at least one rigid arm to extend from an upper portion of the rigid plate across the top of a portion of the cargo, where the arm is configured to be engageable with at least one retainer.

Abstract: A gasket for connecting two lengths of pipe in a standard mechanical joint is disclosed, which gasket maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.

Abstract: A gasket for converting a standard mechanical joint into a restrained mechanical joint without the need for altered configuration of the bell, spigot, or gland of the joint, and without the need for additional fittings or devices. In the practice of the present invention, a standard mechanical joint's bell and gland configuration can be employed to connect a spigot end of one pipe length to the bell end of another pipe length in a restrained relationship, with the restraint based on forces superior to rubber-to-pipe friction. In more particular discussion of the embodiments taught, the invention includes forming the gasket to fit within the bell in such a manner that a void, or gutter, exists during rest, into which void the gasket compresses, which in turn influences the rotational motion of the segment. In this manner, the configuration of the gasket influences the timing and extent of rotation throughout the process of securing the gland to the bell.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of inhibiting TNF in subjects comprising administering a TNF inhibiting amount of an extract of Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim to a subject. In addition, the present disclosure provides a method of inhibiting TNF in a cell line comprising administering to the cell line a TNF inhibiting amount of an extract from Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim. Finally, the disclosure provides a method of treating a TNF mediated disorder in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of an extract of Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim to the subject.

Abstract: A gasket for connecting two lengths of pipe in a standard mechanical joint, which gasket maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.

Abstract: A powered gait orthosis is provided for exercising the legs of a patient, and includes a treadmill for acting on the feet of the patient and a pair of gait simulation assemblies disposed adjacent to the treadmill. Each gait simulation assembly includes a support arm including pivotally movable first and second depending arms, which further include drive means for movement thereof about first and second horizontal axis. The device further includes first and second attachment means on the first and second depending arms, for attachment to a patient's thigh and ankle, respectively. A lifting means including a drive means is supported in a vertically extending tower, which houses a gait simulation assembly. The lifting means lifts and holds a patient on the treadmill. Control means is provided to operate the depending arms in a controlled manner to cause the legs of the patient to move in a desired gait.

Abstract: A high performance workstation computer to be portable without any performance limitations has been developed. The portable computer includes a computer unit, a protective case, and a protective cover. The computer unit is mounted in the protective case and may be removed if the user desires. The protective cover attaches to the protective case and it contains the accessories for the computer unit. A footing mechanism is also attached to the bottom of the protective case. It may be adjusted to properly orient the screen of the computer unit when it is operated from the protective case.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a multi-functional mounting bracket. The mounting bracket described comprises an integral electrical box obviating the need to mount the electrical box to the mounting bracket at the construction site. Furthermore, the mounting bracket as described can be attached to metal or wooden studs without the need for modification of the mounting bracket. The bracket provides for a simple, efficient installation of electrical boxes, ensuring that the electrical box is installed in the proper configuration.

Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.

Abstract: A method is described whereby dendritic cells derived from the CD34+ and CD 34?hematopoietic cell lineages are directed to become programmable antigen presenting cells. The programmed cells may be pulsed with tumor cell RNA or tumor cell RNA expression products. The protocol provides for directing the maturation of dendritic cells to become antigen presenting cells. The protocol further provides for isolating tumor cell RNA from biopsy material that has been prepared in paraffin block storage. The directed dendritic cell is provided with a plurality of tumor markers by using tumor RNA in toto, the poly A+RNA fraction or the expression product of such RNA. Once activated the dendritic cells are incubated with T4 and T8 lymphocytes to stimulate and sensitize the T lymphocytes which upon introduction either into a donor host or a nondonor recipient will provide immune response protection.

Abstract: A safety device including a support that may be stowed within an enclosure and easily extended for use. One embodiment comprises a support that may act as a handle and a step, a strap, the lower end of which is attached to the support, and a keeper comprising a pouch closable by a flap to form an enclosure. The upper end of the strap is attached to the interior of the keeper, and the keeper may be attached to a vessel or other object via a loop on its rear side. The strap is gathered inside the keeper, with the handle hanging outside the keeper and fixed in position by the closed flap, such that the handle when pulled will cause the flap to open and the strap to extend.

Abstract: A conventional length golf club with a grip including a heavy counterweight, the mass of which is sufficient to cause the center of gravity of the whole golf club to be located within the boundaries of the grip. The counterweight may be an elongated member with a bore through its interior, and in order to achieve the object of placing the center of gravity within the boundaries of the grip, it must have a substantially larger cross-section than the standard-diameter shaft of a golf club. The grip may include a lower support section made of a substantially less massive material than the counterweight. In a preferred embodiment, the grip has an elliptical cross section with the major axis of the ellipse perpendicular to the face of the club head.