Abstract: The present invention is concerned with providing an artificial honeycomb foundation sheet for use in beehives or the like, said foundation sheet being generally planar in form and comprising a three dimensional lattice of struts which define, on both sides of the sheet, a respective array of depressions which correspond geometrically with natural honeycomb cell bases, the array on one side of the sheet being nested with the array of depressions on the other side of the sheet, and the entire sheet, in use, being coated in bees wax which forms membranes across lattice openings defined by the struts framing the depressions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composite materials containing carbon nanotubes, particularly to those containing singled-walled nanotubes. The invention provides a polymer composite comprising one or more base polymers, one or more functionalized m-phenylenevinylene-2,5-disubstituted-p-phenylenevinylene polymers and carbon nanotubes. The invention also relates to functionalized m-phenylenevinylene-2,5-disubstituted-p-phenylenevinylene polymers, particularly to m-phenylenevinylene-2,5-disubstituted-p-phenylenevinylene polymers having side chain functionalization, and more particularly to m-phenylenevinylene-2,5-disubstituted-p-phenylenevinylene polymers having olefin side chains and alkyl epoxy side chains. The invention further relates to methods of making polymer composites comprising carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Wellhead assembly and method for providing power connection to downhole electrical device. Wellhead body members support vertically stacked isolated tubing hanger and grounding tubing hanger. The isolated tubing hanger suspends a conducting tubing string, while the grounding tubing hanger suspends a grounding tubing string concentrically spaced from the conducting tubing string. The isolated tubing hanger has an outer housing, an inner electrically conducting portion supported by the outer housing to provide electrical connection with, and suspend, the conducting tubing string, and insulation between the housing and conducting portion to electrically isolate the housing. Hot electrical connection is made through a conduit in the wellhead body member, for electrical connection to the conducting tubing string. Grounding connection is provided to the wellhead body members.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices and device components for detecting, sensing and analyzing molecules. Detectors of the present invention provide good detection sensitivity over a wide range of molecular masses ranging from a few Daltons up to 10s of megadaltons, which does not decrease as function of molecular mass. Sensors and analyzers of the present invention detect emission from an array of resonators to determine the molecular masses and/or electric charges of molecules which impact or contact an external surface of a membrane that is used to mount and excite the resonators in the array. Resonators in the array are excited via piezoelectric and/or magnetic excitation of the mounting membrane and, optionally, grid electrodes are used in certain configurations for electrically biasing for the resonator array, and for amplification or suppression of emission from the resonators so as to provide detection and mass/electric charge analysis with good sensitivity and resolution.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods for F-T synthesis which exhibit high CO conversion with minor levels (preferably less than 35% and more preferably less than 5%) or no measurable carbon dioxide generation. F-T active catalysts are prepared by reduction of certain oxygen deficient mixed metal oxides.

Abstract: A disposal device used for the disposal of hazardous contaminated sharps, such as hypodermic needles, generated from treating patients. The disposal device is compact enough to fit in medical kits and hospital trays and is able to be used at the patient's bedside, thus eliminating the need to recap or transport contaminated sharps to non-bedside sharp disposal devices. The shape of the device provides enough stability to prevent the device from tipping over if bumped.

Abstract: Light emitting molecules and organic light emitting devices comprising such light emitting molecules are described. In one embodiment, a light emitting molecule comprises an anchoring group and a charge transport group having a first end and a second end. The first end of the charge transport group is bonded to the anchoring group. The charge transport group is configured to provide transport of electrical energy, and the transport of electrical energy is substantially one-dimensional. The light emitting molecule also comprises a light emissive group bonded to the second end of the charge transport group and a charge transfer group bonded to the light emissive group.

Abstract: This invention provides bovine pregnancy test methods and devices. The test is also suitable for other ruminant and/or ungulate animals. Antigens from Group A (early pregnancy antigens), and/or Group B (mid-pregnancy antigens), and Group C (early, mid- and late pregnancy antigens) are detected in a fluid from the animal, and pregnancy is reliably determined. The pregnancy assays of this invention are preferably carried out using immunoassay devices which provide immediate results in the field.

Abstract: Exogenous cDNA capable of expressing interferon ? activity, exogenous interferon ? protein, inducers of endogenous interferon ? protein activity, inducers of endogenous interferon ? protein activity, inducers of endogenous interfereon ? activity, or inducers of other immune-enhancing activity can be combined with a vaccine to enhance an immune response. Specifically disclosed are adjuvant and vaccine combinations where the adjuvant comprises a cDNA capable of expressing interferon ? activity, a complex comprising polyriboinosinic-polyribocytidilic acid, or a complex comprising polyriboinosinic-polyribocytidilic acid, poly-L-lysine, and carboxymethylcellulose and where the vaccine is a live vaccine virus derived from a virus causing porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides pulsed lasers which employ carbon nanotubes, particularly layers of carbon nanotubes, as saturable absorbers, mode lockers or for Q-switching elements. The present invention also provides methods and materials for mode-locking and Q-switching of lasers in which carbon nanotubes are employed as non-linear optical materials and/or saturable absorbers which facilitate mode-locking and/or Q-switching. The invention further provides mode locker and Q-switching elements or devices which comprise one or more layers containing carbon nanotubes which layer or layers function for mode locking and/or Q-switching.

Abstract: Provided is a method for the production of transgenic animals, especially pigs, by the use of nuclear transfer from genetically modified or other embryonic stem cells to either enucleated oocytes which were matured in vivo or in vitro and activated or to enucleated zygotes.

Abstract: A pneumatic vibrator for generating a series of force impulses whose frequency, duration, magnitude and shape can be statically and dynamically programmed by varying mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic parameters or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of conducting oligomers and polymers and to a method for the preparation of the same. The conducting oligomers and polymers contain an end-capping group, which is non-electrically conductive and contains at least one branch point. The branched end-capping groups are made by a method that first substitutes the branched group on the heteroaromatic monomer, particularly at the “2” position on these monomers. In a second step, the end-capping intermediate is co-polymerized with one or more additional heteroaromatic monomers to form capped conducting oligomers and polymers.

Abstract: Bisphosphonate compounds and related methods of making and using are disclosed, including pyridinium-1-yl, quinolinium-1-yl, and related compounds. The activity of compounds is disclosed in the context of functional assays such as Leishmania major farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPPS) inhibition, Dictyostelium discoideum growth inhibition, human gamma delta T cell activation, and bone resorption. The applicability of bisphosphonate compounds in the context of parasitic infections, for example against trypanosomes, is disclosed. Further potential applications of the invention are disclosed regarding the treatment of one or more conditions such as bone resorption disorders, cancer, bone pain, infectious diseases, and in immunotherapy.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blackcurrant named ‘Blackadder’, botanically identified as Ribes nigrum is described. The new variety is distinguished from others by its early season bud burst, flowering and harvest. Its bush has an upright habit suitable for machine harvesting. Yields are high and the fruit has high anthocyanin levels and moderate ascorbic acid levels.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abelia hybrid which is characterized by compact, upright growth habit, early flowering, and prolific blooming with fragrant, pink purple flowers and showy raspberry red sepals.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abelia hybrid which is characterized by compact, weeping mounded growth habit, red purple autumn and winter foliage color, and small leaves which are retained during heat and drought stress in summer and cold stress in winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct vegetatively reproduced cultivar of seashore papalum, Paspalum vaginatum, which is characterized by its semi-dwarf, low growing and rapidly spreading growth habit, its superior salt tolerance and its ability to maintain high turf density and quality at a range of mowing heights. These characteristics make it desirable for wall to wall use on golf courses, athletic fields and recreational venues where water quality is a consideration.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abelia hybrid which is characterized by compact upright habit, large compound panicles of fragrant, lavender flowers with straw-green/rose sepals, and green summer foliage turning burgundy purple in the winter.

Abstract: Hydrangea paniculata, ‘HYPMAD I’ has full glistening white inflorescences that mature to parchment. The habit is compact, rounded with strong, stout stems that hold the flowers upright. The leathery, dark green leaves are heat, drought, insect and disease resistant.