Abstract: A low-modulus-of-elasticity flexible adhesive interposer substrate has high aspect ratio via conductors to which an electronic device, such as a semiconductor chip or die or other component, is attached, e.g., for a high density electronic package. A method for making the flexible adhesive interposer substrate includes etching a sheet of metal to form the high aspect ratio via conductors which are held in position by a sheet or layer of a molecularly flexible adhesive. The via conductors may be built up to even greater aspect ratio. Such flexible interposer may include high aspect ratio via conductors for a plurality of similar or different electronic devices.

Abstract: The invention provides an air bag apparatus which can securely prevent gas generated from an inflator from leaking from an insertion port of the air bag provided in a mounting base portion of the air bag. The air bag apparatus has a gas generating inflator (2) for expanding and developing an air bag (1) assembled in an inner portion from an insertion port (1c) provided in a mounting base portion (1b) of the air bag (1), the inflator (2) is received inside within the air bag (1), an internal contact fabric (4) for closing the insertion port (1c) of the air bag (1) from the inner side is provided for preventing a gas leakage, and an external contact fabric (5) is provided for reinforcing the bag mounting base portion (1b).

Abstract: A seat provided with an air bag module, including a seat back having a back pad, a seat back frame for supporting the back pad, and a trim cover covering the back pad and the seat back frame, the back pad having a cavity, an air bag module having an air bag and an inflator for causing the air bag to be inflated and developed, the air bag module being accommodated in the cavity of the back pad and attached to the seat back frame, the trim cover having a sewing portion acting as a breaking portion broken according to an inflation and development of the air bag, first and second stay cloths provided in the trim cover by sewing the first and second stay cloths together with the sewing portion of the trim cover, terminals of the first and second stay cloths being taken into the cavity of the back pad so as to wrap the air bag module, and a support wire system arranged at the back of the air bag module for pulling and supporting the first and second stay cloths, the support wire system coupled to the terminals of t

Abstract: A precipitation-hardenable, martensitic stainless steel alloy is described having the following composition in weight percent. C 0.030 max. Mn 1.00 max. Si 1.00 max. P 0.030 max. S 0.005-0.015 Cr 14.00-15.50 Ni 3.50-5.50 Mo 1.00 max. Cu 2.50-4.50 Nb + Ta (5 × C)-0.30 Al 0.05 max. B 0.010 max. N 0.030 max. and the balance is essentially iron and the usual impurities. The alloy provides a unique combination of properties in that useful articles made therefrom provide superior machining characteristics relative to known high strength 15Cr-5Ni precipitation-hardenable stainless steel alloys, while meeting the strength, ductility, and hardness requirements specified in AMS 5659 for critical applications.

Abstract: An expandable, intraluminal tubular stent is provided for insertion and expansion within the lumen of a vessel. The stent includes a plurality of longitudinal struts. A series of arcuate or V-shaped end links are connected between the ends of the longitudinal struts. A series of deformable cross-links are circumferentially connected between adjacent longitudinal struts at a center portion of the longitudinal struts to permit the stent to be expanded from a first smaller diameter into a second larger diameter upon insertion into the vessel.

Abstract: An electrochemical machining process gives a workpiece such as a honeycomb panel a 3-dimensional profile form having a varying cross-section perpendicular to an axis of the profile form. In the process an electrode is maintained in a constant position relative to the axis and the surface of the profile form is exposed differentially to the action of the electrode in the axial direction to vary the amount of material removal and so vary the cross-section.

Abstract: The invention regards a material having a three-dimensional surface built up by bulgings arranged regularly or irregularly mutually adjacently, and which have approximately conical form. It is thus accomplished that the brightness of the material is little dependent on the view angle, in contrast to what is the case with plane surfaces, even if painted with matte camouflage paint.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid sample. The devices comprise a substrate microfabricated to define a sample inlet port, and a mesoscale flow system that includes a sample flow channel extending from the inlet port. The mesoscale flow system further includes an analyte detection region in fluid communication with the flow channel comprised of a binding moiety for specifically binding the analyte. The detection region is constructed with a mesoscale dimension sufficiently small to enhance binding of the binding moiety and the analyte. The binding moiety may be immobilized in the detection region. The mesoscale detection systems of the invention may be used in a wide range of applications, including the detection of cells or macromolecules, or for monitoring reactions or cell culture growth.

Abstract: Conjugates between whole antigen or one or more repeated subunits of an antigen and a carbohydrate polymer are described. Also described are immunogenic vaccines against disease states which contain the conjugates and methods for inducing cell-mediated immune responses. The conjugates may especially contain polymers of the carbohydrate mannose and one or more repeated subunits of human mucin or non-repeated regions of human mucin.

Abstract: The invention provides an air bag apparatus which can securely prevent gas, generated from an inflator, from leaking from an insertion port of an air bag provided in a mounting base portion of the air bag. The air bag apparatus has a gas generating inflator (2) for expanding and developing an air bag (1) assembled in an inner portion from an insertion port (1c) provided in a mounting base portion (1b) of the air bag (1). The inflator (2) is positioned inside the air bag (1). An internal contact fabric (4) for closing the insertion port (1c) of the air bag (1) from the inner side is provided for preventing a gas leakage, and an external contact fabric (5) is provided for reinforcing the bag mounting base portion (1b).

Abstract: Triazinoindole derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pestivirus infections and diseases associated with pestivirus infections.

Abstract: An apparatus having a composite landing surface for sports equipment, such as bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, in-line skates, skis and snowboards, is provided. The invention includes a base member or structure, a shock absorbing layer, and a rigid material on top of the shock absorbing layer. The shock absorbing layer absorbs impact forces generated when sports equipment lands on the landing surface. The rigid layer provides a stiff top surface that distributes loads and limits surface deflection during a landing. When an athlete performs an aerial maneuver using sports equipment and lands on the composite surface, the athlete experiences a cushioned landing but is able to roll or slide on the landing surface after the landing.

Abstract: A nozzle for injecting a cooling gas in a vacuum heat treating furnace is described. The cooling gas injection nozzle according to the present invention has a forward portion with a first central opening formed therethrough. The cooling gas injection nozzle also has a rear portion with a second central opening formed therethrough. A flap is disposed in and pivotably supported in the first central opening. The flap operates to substantially prevent the escape of heat from the hot zone during a heating cycle, but permits the injection of the cooling gas into the furnace hot zone during a cooling cycle. The cooling gas injection nozzle is supported from the hot zone wall by any appropriate means. A vacuum heat treating furnace and a hot zone therefor incorporating the cooling gas injection nozzle are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for silencing a target nucleotide sequence (preferably representing one or more endogenous genes, preferably in a systemic fashion) which is present in a first part of the plant, which method comprises transiently introducing into the cytoplasm of a cell in a second part of the plant, which cell comprises a nucleic acid encoding the target sequence and which is remote from said first part of the plant, a nucleic acid construct.

Abstract: A method for conducting a broad range of biochemical analyses or manipulations on a series of nano- to subnanoliter reaction volumes and an apparatus for carrying out the same are disclosed. The method and apparatus are implemented on a fluidic microchip to provide high serial throughput. The method and device of the invention also lend themselves to multiple parallel analyses and manipulation to provide greater throughput for the generation of biochemical information. In particular, the disclosed device is a microfabricated channel device that can manipulate nanoliter or subnanoliter biochemical reaction volumes in a controlled manner to produce results at rates of 1 to 10 Hz per channel. The individual reaction volumes are manipulated in serial fashion analogous to a digital shift register.

Abstract: An aortic stent-graft model is provided. A hollow Y-frame is cast from polyurethane to form a core. After silicone aortic wall thickness and aneurysmal segments are applied to the contour of the core, the polyurethane core is removed to leave a hollow aortic model of silicone. Marking indicia are applied to the aortic model to effect selected dimensional measurements. The model can be utilized to calibrate the equipment of testing modalities such as contrast aortography (CA), spiral computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS). Dimensional measurements from the marking indicia are compared to corresponding images of the model to detect any variation needed for calibration. An aortic stent-graft model can also be utilized to simulate introduction of a guidewire and catheter for deployment of a stent for repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Abstract: A document production system is provided for preparing documents and managing a database of information pertaining to investigational studies of medical products. The document production system includes a data management user interface for providing user access to the database and for retrieving information from the database as specified by selected document templates for placement into word processor-compatible documents. Additionally, the data management user interface is capable of updating information stored within the database in accordance with information specified within a previously-prepared document.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by viruses of the Pneumovirinae subfamily of Paramyxoviridae and diseases associated with such infections.