Abstract: A BALUN circuit comprising a lead network coupled to the positive phase output of a differential power amplifier, a negative phase output coupled to the negative phase output of the differential amplifier, and a delay element coupled in series with the lag network. The output of the lead network and the delay element are combined to form a single-ended output. The lag and lead networks may adjust the output impedances of the positive and negative phase outputs so that the output impedance of the single-ended output is set to a desired value. In one implementation, selected components of the lag and lead networks, and the delay element, comprise printed elements.

Abstract: Polyoxazoline compounds useful as crosslinkers in liquid or powder surface coating compositions which contain at lest four, for example six, oxazoline or substituted oxazoline functional groups which react with carboxyl functionality of a coreactive polymer of the coating composition are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of stimulating cervical and vaginal secretions in a mammal by treatment with P2Y2 and/or P2Y4 purinergic receptor agonists. Treatment of vaginal dryness associated with menopause, chemotherapy, and various disease states as well as the treatment of vulvar pain is discussed. Suitable agonists such as UTP, CTP, ATP, dinucleotides and analogs thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel plant expression construct. More specifically the present invention provides a DNA construct comprising 5′ regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for transporting a bicycle in a substantially upright orientation. The method includes positioning a bicycle in a carrier so that a wheel of the bicycle is located in a trap space of the carrier. The trap space is configured to maintain the bicycle in a substantially upright orientation when the wheel is located therein and the carrier is in a released configuration. This permits the operator to use both hands to secure the bicycle in the carrier. The wheel of the bicycle, and typically the front wheel, is fixed in the carrier by applying a squeeze force upon the wheel and thereby establishing a securing configuration of the carrier. Preferably, the squeeze force is imposed across a perimeter of the wheel and the actuators for imposing the squeeze force are positioned low enough to be within the typical user's reach, also referred to as the reach zone, when the carrier is mounted on the roof-top of a carrying vehicle.

Abstract: A humidifier with an integrated bacteriostat dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, a hand-operated bacteriostat pump is mounted on the humidifier housing and dispenses a predetermined amount of bacteriostat into the water tray of the humidifier when operated upon. In another embodiment, the bacteriostat automatically dispenses an amount of bacteriostat appropriate for the amount of water discharged from a water bottle into the water tray. In this embodiment, a chamber is defined for holding bacteriostat. A regulator keeps the amount of bacteriostat in the chamber at a predetermined level. A plunger head is partially disposed in the chamber and is connected to a surface the position of which changes with the water level in the water bottle. The position of the plunger head thus moves as the water level in the water bottle changes, displacing bacteriostat into the water tray. In another embodiment, a method for dispensing bacteriostat into a humidifier is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a biopolymer matrix comprising cross-linked vinyl-derivatives of gelatin, or co-polymerized methacrylamide modified gelatin with vinyl-modified polysaccharides, or cross-linked vinyl-substituted polysaccharide and gelatin being physically entrapped in a semi-interpenetrating network. Preferably said polysaccharide comprises dextran or xanthan. The present invention also relates to a wound dressing or a controlled release device comprising said biopolymer matrix. Preferably said matrix is in the form of a hydrated film, a hydrated or dry foam, dry fibers which may be fabricated into a woven or non-woven tissue, hydrated or dry microbeads, dry powder, or covered with a semipermeable film so as to control the humidity of the wound covered with the dressing, with the permeability chosen so as to maintain this humidity within a therapeutically optimal window.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seating arrangement having a number of seats. The seats are arranged so that they can be moved between different mutual positions along at least two parallel rails that extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in the vehicle floor. Each of the seats have a backrest part and a seat part, and are slidably attached to the rails by means of coupling members. The seats can be locked by way of the coupling members in a number of positions along the rails. The seat part of the seats is pivotably mounted in relation to the backrest part in such a way that it can assume a first, folded-down position and a second position wherein it is folded up against the backrest part. At least one rail extends essentially in the transverse direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a load-carrying post intended to support the roof structure of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle (17) has a passenger compartment and an air-conditioning system intended to supply ventilation air to said passenger compartment via air ducts. The load-carrying post (1,31) accommodates at least one air duct (4,24), to which the air-conditioning system is connected, and includes at least one air-vent connection (7,27) which is arranged as to allow the ventilation air (6,26) to be directed in a first direction (9,29) essentially counter to the intended main direction of travel of said motor vehicle (17). The invention finds its main application when the aim is to achieve more flexible regulation of the ventilation air supplied in the region around what is known as the B-post, but also in order to avoid small children secured in child car-seats in the front or rear passenger space being exposed to unnecessary drafts.

Abstract: Stop arrangement (1) for stopping a door which is pivotable about an axis of rotation (5), the stop arrangement includes a first member (10) which, is connected to the door and is adapted so as to interact with a second member (11) connected to a body part. The first and second members (10, 11) have surfaces (12) which face one another and are designed in such a manner in relation to one another that the torque about the axis of rotation (5) will vary when the door pivots about the axis of rotation (5). A force element (13) is arranged so as to bring the first and the second member (10, 11) together with one another with a force, the direction of which is parallel or at least essentially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the axis of rotation (5).

Abstract: A disc holder for either digital versatile discs (DVDs) or compact discs (CDs) is provided that has slot on the front of the holder extending from an opening of the holder past the center of the disc. The slot allows the user to remove the disc from and replace the disc into the holder without touching and thereby damaging the recorded section of the disc. The slot is perpendicular to the plane of the opening of the holder and extends from the middle of the opening. The slot can either be cut from the holder during assembly or it can be perforated during manufacture but left intact so that the user can create the slot upon use of the disc.

Abstract: The invention provides a wheel suspension for a vehicle, wherein both a right wheel and a left wheel are carried by a linkage having a first end section and a second end section. The first end section is connected to the vehicle on the opposite side of the vehicle in relation to the respective wheel, and the second end section is likewise connected to its respective wheel. The invention is particulary significant in that the linkages are substantially U-shaped. Each linkage has two legs which are mainly parallel and extend in a substantially transverse direction of the vehicle. The free ends of the linkages constitute the first end section. The linkages also have a closed section connecting the legs. This closed section constitutes the second end section, whereby an open space is defined between the legs of each linkage. At least one leg on one of the linkages extends into the open space between the legs of the other linkage.

Abstract: A multiple-hypothesis frequency detection or demodulation system and method in a mobile communication system such as a GSM mobile telephone system includes a GSM mobile unit for demodulating the received signal by applying three hypotheses. The first hypothesis is based on the assumption that transmitted signal was received without frequency offset or phase rotation. The second hypothesis assumes a phase rotation of +a degrees on the first half of a burst and a phase rotation of −a degrees on the following half burst. Finally, the third hypothesis assumes that the data burst has a phase rotation of −a degrees on the first half burst and a phase rotation of +a degrees on the next following half burst. Any frequency offset is estimated based on a comparison of the results of the three separate demodulation attempts. Based on the frequency offset estimate, the transmitted signal may be demodulated without adjustment of the local oscillator.

Abstract: A memory device comprising an array of memory cells includes test circuitry which is selectively configurable to interchangeably couple a dummy cell, which neighbors a memory cell at an edge of the array, to a select one of a plurality of different voltages. In a preferred embodiment, the test circuitry is configurable to selectively couple the dummy cell to one of an upper, lower or intermediate supply bus.

Abstract: An improved rotor for an induction motor is disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosed invention, endshield laminations are placed on the top and bottom of a lamination stack of a rotor. The endshields have holes therein which mask the ends of the bar members within the lamination stack. The unmasked portions of the bar members are connected through the holes to connection members in such a fashion to make multiple compound short-circuit loops. Because the endshields, like the laminations generally, are not conductive, the connection members are only in contact with the bar members through the holes in the endshield, which prevents the multiple loops from shorting to one another. The bar members and connector members are preferably die-cast in and around the rotor laminations and the endshields.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for interfacing computer technology with biological and chemical processing and synthesis equipment. In preferred embodiments, the present invention features methods for the computer to interface with equipment useful for biological and chemical processing and synthesis in a remote manner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular roll-up partition assembly, such as a rolling protective shutter, implementing an improved tension adjustment mechanism for torsion springs used in roll-up partition assemblies. In one embodiment, the roll-up partition assembly of the present invention includes a tension adjustment mechanism to adjust the tension of a torsion spring connected between a support rod and the partition support member. The tension adjustment mechanism rotates the support rod to move the end of the torsion spring connected to the rod relative to the end of the torsion spring connected to the partition support member. Unlike previous roll-up partition assemblies which permitted adjustment of the torsion spring tension only in increments of a full rotation of the support member, the tension adjustment mechanism facilitates fine adjustment of the torsion spring in increments of less than a full rotation of the partition support member.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a mask forms a rectangular opening within etch resistant material that overlays a substrate. The mask preferably comprises two layers of photoresist separated by a layer of light blocking material. One of the layers of photoresist is patterned per a longitudinal exposure strip, and the other per an overlap of a lateral exposure strip with the longitudinal exposure strip, so as to provide an opening for the mask where the two overlap. With this mask over a substrate, the substrate is etched to form a container therein with a rectangular cross-section corresponding to the aperture of the mask. The container is then lined with electrically conductive material, dielectric, and electrically conductive material respectively to form a capacitor in the container—e.g., a container-cell capacitor for a DRAM device.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a sulfonylurea derivative of formula (I) wherein Q is —CH═CH— or —S—, R is straight or branched C1-3 alkyl, and X is —CH3 or —CH3, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and at least one co-herbicide selected from: urea herbicides, imidazolinone herbicides, diphenyl ether herbicides, hydroxybenzonitrile herbicides, 2-(4-aryloxyphenoxy)alkanoic acid herbicides and oxime herbicides, carbamate and thiocarbamate herbicides, quaternary ammonium salt herbicides, triazole herbicides, phytohormone herbicides, including aryloxyalkanoic acid herbicides, arenecarboxylic acid herbicides, pyridinecarboxylic acid herbicides, and pyridyloxyacetic acid herbicides, 2,6-dinitroaniline herbicides, amide herbicides, and anilide herbicides, the respective herbicidal constituents being present in amounts such that the compositions display selectivity of herbicidal action with respect to crops being treated pre- or post-emergent an