Abstract: A process for modifying surfaces of zeolites and molecular sieve membranes to decrease effective pore size for separation of materials includes atomic layer controlled vapor or liquid deposition. The atomic layer controlled deposition process steps include (i) exposing the surface to a metal atom coordinated with ligand groups having bonds that are hydrolyzable to form molecular bonded structures on the surface, which structures comprise the metal atoms coordinated with the ligand group or a modified ligand group and then (ii) hydrolyzing the bonds and possibly, but not necessarily, cross-linking the bonds in the ligand or modified ligand group.

Abstract: A male urinal device comprising a housing which includes a top wall portion, a bottom wall portion, and a plurality of side wall portions which define an interior urine-retention chamber. An entrance opening in a first side wall portion is positioned adjacent the top wall portion, the entrance opening being slightly angularly disposed with respect to the vertical axis of the housing to facilitate entry of an upwardly directed stream of urine therein, and to facilitate entry of the penis for urination without (or with only minimal) tipping of the urinal. The urinal includes a urine deflector formed by a portion of the top wall portion of the housing and positioned adjacent the entrance opening, the urine deflector being adapted for capturing the stream of urine and deflecting the stream downwardly and into the urine-retention chamber. Also disclosed is a urinal holder comprising a rigid container having an open upper end, a bottom wall section, and a plurality of side wall sections.

Abstract: A light weight, easily collapsible bird house with a detachable water repellent rainfly/sunshade. The system is made of fabric with removable tension rods, and can be packed flat for transport or storage.

Abstract: A system for delivering information on a computer network and allowing the information to be accessed by terminals connected to the computer network, either directly or through intermediary devices such as local or proxy servers, including computer or web sites storing pages which are requested by terminals for display. The pages may include references for the display of banners. The terminal initiates access or connection to a desired computer or web site to access a desired page. After the desired page is downloaded and served to the terminal from the computer or web site, the terminal initiates and sends an initial banner request signal to an information server. The information server returns a redirect signal to the terminal telling the terminal the location of the desired banner on the computer network, which may be the information server, the computer site, or some other information server, computer site, or location accessible via the computer network.

Abstract: A voluntary close mechanical grasping device suitable for use in robotics or as a prehensor for body-power prosthetic equipment provides an energy efficient two stage process for sizing and gripping an object and a holding assist capability for assisting a wearer in maintaining his or her grip on the object. During the first stage, the device sizes an object but does not apply a force against the object sufficient to grasp the object securely. During the second stage, the device exerts a force against the object sufficient to grasp the object securely. After the object has been grasped, the device provides a mechanical holding assist capability to help hold the object securely while the input energy supplied by the wearer is reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing activated clotting time tests, including their use for evaluating platelet functionality of a blood sample. The apparatus includes a plurality of test cells. Each of the cells comprises a heparin-inactivating agent, an anticoagulant agent, and a clotting reagent. At least one of the test cells further comprises a platelet activating agent. The clotting time is determined for each of the aliquot portions, and the relative clotting times of the aliquot portions in the cells are determinative of the platelet functionality of the sample. The method comprises the steps of combining a heparin-inactivating agent, an anticoagulant agent, a clotting reagent, a platelet activating agent, and the sample of blood to be tested to form a test mixture. The platelets of the sample are activated by agitating the test mixture, and the activated clotting time test is terminated upon detecting a predetermined change in a property of the test mixture.

Abstract: Novel trioxane dimers of structure ##STR1## which possess antiproliferative and antitumor activities.

Abstract: A latching interface is provided between a machine and a monitoring or control system for the machine to latch the machine in a mode that is safe for the machine and for operating personnel upon power loss. The interface includes one or more latching relay switches, connected into one or more input signal circuits, that may be selectively set and reset by an interface microprocessor to actuate or deactuate the machine from performing certain functions. The interface microprocessor is programmable to set or reset the latching relay switches in response to a signal from a power loss sensor indicating that power to a monitor/controller device, that monitors and controls the functions of the machine, has been interrupted. The interface system further includes a power feed circuit to provide a back-up power supply to power the interface microprocessor during setting and resetting of the latching relay switches to the safe mode upon loss of normal power.

Abstract: The invention provides a magnetic head suspension of an integrated wiring arrangement type which has an increased mechanical property and which may be produced at high yield efficiency. The invention eliminates bowing or warping from stainless steel plate subsequently constituting load beam or flexure, by obviating the step of unwinding or winding stainless steel plate. In a magnetic head suspension according to the invention, a flexure 2, having a thickness less than that of a load beam 1 and a rigidity less than that of the load beam 1, is bonded to one surface of the load beam 1, having a predetermined rigidity, through a bonding layer 14 of a flexible resin. An insulation layer 71 of a flexible resin is formed on the surface of the flexure 2 opposite to the surface facing to the load beam 1. The insulation layer 71 extends from the proximal end portion of the flexure 2 to the distal end portion of the flexure 2. A wiring arrangement 4 is formed on the insulation layer 71.

Abstract: An method for performing activated clotting time tests, including a method for evaluating platelet functionality of a blood sample. The method includes the steps of combining a heparin-inactivating agent, an anticoagulant agent, a sufficient amount of clotting reagent to achieve clotting, a platelet activating agent, and the sample of blood to be tested to form a test mixture. The platelet activating agent is a reagent other than the clotting reagent. The platelets of the sample are activated by agitating the test mixture, and the activated clotting time test is terminated upon detecting a predetermined change in a property of the test mixture. The activated clotting time of the sample of blood is calculated based on the elapsed time. The activated clotting time test may be performed using a plunger sensor apparatus which comprises a plurality of test cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytic antibodies and a method for producing the same wherein a host is immunized using an "antigen chelate" or more specifically a stable compound capable of chelating metal ions. The immune response mounted in response to the antigen chelate produces antibodies that are capable of binding both a substrate and a metal ion, thus achieving a metal cofactor assisted reaction.

Abstract: An ultrasound bell for attachment to an acoustic stethoscope includes threads that mate with threads located on the turret of the acoustic stethoscope. The ultrasound bell includes an ultrasound transmitter for emitting ultrasound acoustic waves or signals and an ultrasound detector for receiving reflected ultrasound acoustic waves and converting the reflected ultrasound acoustic waves into electric signals. Electronic circuitry within the ultrasound bell converts the electric signals created by the ultrasound detector into sound waves emitted by a speaker. The speaker is acoustically coupled to the turret of the acoustic stethoscope such that an airtight acoustic wave pathway is formed between the ultrasound bell and the turret of the stethoscope.

Abstract: An adjustable adapter for a tree stand has an adjustably moveable contact member mounted on one of two cross members for varying the effective distance between the two cross members on opposite sides of a tree trunk to adjust the tree stand for changing tree trunk diameters. A strut moves the contact member away from one of the cross members toward the other cross member to fit on smaller diameter portions of a tree trunk. Moving the cross member in the opposite direction with the strut accommodates larger tree trunk diameters.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for evaluating platelet functionality of a blood sample. The apparatus includes a plurality of test cells. Each of the cells includes a platelet function restoration agent, an anticoagulant agent, and a clotting reagent. At least one of the cells also includes a platelet activating agent. The clotting time is determined for each of the aliquot portions, and the relative clotting times of the aliquot portions in the cells are determinative of the platelet functionality of the sample. The method includes the steps of combining a platelet function restoration agent, an anticoagulant agent, a platelet activating agent, and the sample of blood to be tested to form a test mixture. The platelets of the sample are activated by adding a clotting reagent to the test mixture at the start of the activated clotting time test, and the activated clotting time test is terminated upon detecting a predetermined change in a property of the test mixture.

Abstract: A conventional roll of construction line can be outfitted with a reel having two shoulders connected by a shank through a spool on which the construction line is wound. The shank extends longitudinally from one of the shoulders and is releasably fastened to the other shoulder. A handle is mounted rotatably on either a longitudinal extension of the shank or one of the shoulders. Wedges on the shoulders engage the ends of the reel, and spurs on the shank engage the inside surface of the reel. A brake mechanism on the handle and a removable crank or winding knob are also provided.

Abstract: A skip-eject system for an injection molding machine includes an electronic camera for acquiring an actual image of an open mold after a part ejector has operated and a controller for comparing such actual image with an ideal image of the open mold with no part in the open mold. If a comparison of the actual image with the ideal image indicates that a part is no longer in the open mold, the controller outputs a close mold signal to close the mold and start injection molding of a new part. However, if the comparison indicates that the part is still in the open mold, the controller outputs an ejection signal to actuate the ejector to cycle again. This sequence continues until a comparison of an actual image of the open mold with the ideal image indicates that the part is no longer in the open mold.