Abstract: An alkali metal, solid cathode, nonaqueous electrochemical cell capable of delivering high current pulses, rapidly recovering its open circuit voltage and having high current capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one dicarbonate additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a mixture of a low viscosity solvent and a high permittivity solvent. A preferred solvent mixture includes propylene carbonate, dimethoxyethane and an alkyl dicarbonate additive.

Abstract: The present invention is a patient support system. The system includes a mattress unit, an inflatable bladder, a manifold plate and a quick release plate. The mattress unit contains the inflatable bladder. The manifold plate allows air to enter into and be released from the bladder. The manifold plate has a set of female receptacles open to the exterior surface of the mattress unit. The quick release plate has a set of male connectors that correspond to the female receptacles. Each male connector has a slidable variance, permitting it to be removably received from the corresponding female receptacle. Thus, when any pulling force is applied to the quick release plate, the quick release plate disengages from the manifold plate resulting in the bladder deflating within a predetermined time frame.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-faceted mobile furnace apparatus. The apparatus has a furnace system, an electrical system, a positioning system and a control unit. The furnace system has a set of movable electrodes, and at least two pour configurations, to transform a solid material into a molten state. The electrical system provides the electrode with a predetermined, yet changeable type of regulation, current, voltage, impedance, power, and/or imbalance of current. While the electrode positioning system moves the electrode, this movement determines if the electrode is properly positioned for the furnace to be an open arc system, a submerged resistance system, or submerged arc system. The above systems are monitored by the control unit. There by the furnace system, the electrical system and the positioning system can all be altered to achieve the most efficient and cost saving method to transform the solid material into the molten state.

Abstract: A cooler insert for organizing articles inside a cooler. The insert is adapted for receiving tubular members. The tubular members are sized to hold beverage containers such as two liter bottles and the like. The insert provides an interconnecting structure for arranging the tubular members in modular fashion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a stented graft having predetermined and sized lateral openings for the treatment of arterial disease at or around the intersection of multiple arteries, thereby ensuring blood flow through such arteries to collateral organs. In particular, the lateral opening of a main stent supporting a main artery has a collar with either at least two detents or inlets spaced about the annular extent thereof. The main collar mates with a collateral collar provided at the proximal end of the collateral stent having the other of at least two detents or inlets spaced about the annular extent thereof at intervals coincident with the inlets or detents on the main collar to mate and lock the main stent to the collateral stent supporting a collateral artery.

Abstract: An alkali metal, solid cathode, nonaqueous electrochemical cell capable of delivering high current pulses, rapidly recovering its open circuit voltage and having high current capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one nitrate additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a mixture of a low viscosity solvent and a high permittivity solvent. A preferred solvent mixture includes propylene carbonate, dimethoxyethane and an alkali metal nitrate, alkaline earth metal nitrate and/or an organic alkyl nitrate additive.

Abstract: A penlight constructed of materials including metal components having very low magnetic susceptibilities is described. The battery powering the penlight lamp is a lithium battery also constructed of materials having low magnetic susceptibilities. The penlight is particularly useful in the vicinity of the strong magnetic field of an MRI scanner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for synthesizing unsymmetric linear organic carbonates comprising the reaction of two symmetric dialkyl carbonates, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, in the presence of a nucleophilic reagent or an election donating reductant as a catalyst, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be either saturated or unsaturated alkyl or aryl groups, is described. The presence invention further provides a preparation method for a nonaqueous organic electrolyte having an unsymmetric linear organic carbonate as a co-solvent.

Abstract: A metal powder injection moldable composition which hardly causes debinding deformation is obtained. This composition consists of a metal powder and an organic binder. The components which constitute the organic binder are:a. polyoxymethylene having a Vicat softening temperature A.gtoreq.150.degree. C.,b. polypropylene having a Vicat softening temperature B.gtoreq.130.degree. C.,c. an organic compound whose viscosity at said Vicat softening temperature A (.degree. C.) is not more than 200 mPa.multidot.s, andd. a thermoplastic resin whose Vicat softening temperature is not higher than said B (.degree. C.).

Abstract: Apparatus for randomly marking a game card comprises an array of marking means (46, 48) independently moveable within respective apertures (40) from a stowed position to a deployed position to mark a game card, a plurality of balls (62), the number of which is less than the number of marking means, each ball being capable of entering wholly a randomly selected one of the apertures, and means (64) for engaging each ball when located in its respective aperture to move its related marking means from the stowed position to the deployed position.

Abstract: A method and device for stimulating biological processes having a source of radiation disposed adjacent to a substantially ungrounded crystal. The device provides a structure for supporting a substantially ungrounded crystal adjacent to a source of radiation such that a crystal photon field is generated about the device. The invention also includes a method of stimulating biological processes by placing a subject within the crystal photon field created by the device.

Abstract: A flat-folded, multi-plate electrode assembly is described. The electrode assembly consists of anode and cathode electrodes in the form of continuous strips having extension plates which are first folded against their connection electrode portions to provide anode and cathode plate pairs. The anode and the cathode are then operatively associated with each other such that at least a portion of the anode strip is interleaved between corresponding ones of the cathode plate pairs and at least a portion of the cathode strip is interleaved between corresponding ones of the anode plate pairs. The assembly is then "Z" folded into the desired electrode stack. The extension plates of both electrodes insure electrode overlap in each and every fold, thereby optimizing electrode output. This design has the advantage of permitting the electrodes to be enlarged due to the electrode configuration and header connection, eliminates multiple components and insures matched electrode overlap.

Abstract: A method for treating a primary central nervous system lymphoma in an individual relates to administering intrathecally or intralesionally a therapeutically effective amount of a Fas-cross-linking composition thereby inducing the lymphoma cells to undergo Fas-mediated cytotoxicity. The Fas-cross-linking composition may be an agonist anti-human Fas monoclonal antibody or fragments thereof, soluble Fas-ligand (Fas-L), and a combination thereof. In another embodiment, the lymphoma is pretreated with a composition that enhances Fas-mediated cytotoxicity induced by a Fas-cross-linking composition, followed by treatment with the Fas-cross-linking composition.

Abstract: A laryngoscope constructed of materials including metal components having very low magnetic susceptibilities is described. The battery powering the laryngoscope lamp is a lithium battery also constructed of materials having low magnetic susceptibilities. The battery further includes a unique terminal configuration that prevents the inadvertent use of other batteries, including non-magnetic batteries, in the laryngoscope. A unique lamp retaining mechanism provides for quick and easy replacement of the lamp.

Abstract: An electrode assembly constructed of continuous anode and cathode electrode that are overlaid in overlapping fashion and folded several times rather than wound into a cylinder in the conventional "jelly roll" electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a first side that is curved substantially along a single arc and a second side opposite the first side that is curved substantially along a plurality of arcs. The electrode assembly is designed for casings for electrochemical cells or batteries having profiles that are not well suited for the jelly roll configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for producing a fusion protein comprised of Haemophilus influenzae P2 amino acid sequences, wherein in place of loop 5, or a portion thereof, is displayed a heterologous or homologous peptide sequence having biological activity. The fusion protein may be expressed on the surface of the host cell, such as in H. influenzae, which has been transformed with a fusion sequence that is operatively linked to at least one regulatory control element for expression of the fusion protein. Alternatively, the fusion protein can be purified from the host cell in the expression system, if the fusion protein remains associated with the host cell; or from the media of the expression system, if the fusion protein is a secreted form.

Abstract: The present invention involves the measurement of nitric oxide in interstitial fluid extracted by a thin needle from a body tissue, and particularly a human breast. The diffuse nature of nitric oxide means that the sample of body fluid does not need to be taken directly from the lesion to indicate that cancerous cells are present in the vicinity. Therefore, the presence of nitric oxide in the extracted body fluid is a direct indicator of the presence of a cancerous lesion in the vicinity.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates the use of a grafted stent having predetermined and sized lateral openings for the treatment of arterial disease at or around the intersection of multiple arteries, thereby ensuring blood flow through such arteries to collateral organs. In particular, the point of intersection of the arteries to be treated is determined and the lateral openings are interposed within the stent and appended graft and the stented graft is positioned precisely at a premeasured point whereby the intersection of the arteries coincides with the lateral openings of the stented graft. The method and apparatus of the present invention further includes securing the lateral openings of the stented graft against a portion of the walls of the intersection point to guard against leaking or improper fit.

Abstract: A perforated fabric for modifying the effective electrochemical surface area of a cell is described. The size and pattern of perforations in the fabric determine the effective electrochemical surface area of the cell. In practice, the modified cell comprises a layer of perforated fabric placed between the anode and the cathode along with a suitable electrolyte absorbent separator material. Electrodes are then assembled into a cell using typical techniques with a spirally-wound configuration being preferred. The present perforated fabric provides for the production of cells with variable effective electrochemical surface areas while using a single manufacturing line. A preferred cell chemistry comprises a fluorinated carbon electrode present in an alkali metal system with the preferred perforated fabric comprising a Fluorpeel fabric, which is a woven fiberglass cloth impregnated with PTFE polymer.

Abstract: An alkali metal, solid cathode, nonaqueous electrochemical cell capable of delivering high current pulses, rapidly recovering its open circuit voltage and having high current capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one nitrite additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a mixture of a low viscosity solvent and a high permittivity solvent. A preferred solvent mixture includes propylene carbonate, dimethoxyethane and an alkyl nitrite additive.