Abstract: A PNA zip-code chip in which PNA zip-code probes are immobilized on a substrate at high density using an epoxy compound as a linker, and method for fabricating such PNA chip. The use of PNA provides the chip with superior properties to DNA chips, allowing precise diagnosis of congenital diseases or base mutations with much higher sensitivity than is achievable with a DNA chip. The use of the PNA zip-code chip enables diagnosis of gene mutations in a simple manner, using only hybridization reaction, without the difficulties associated with processes in which probes must be immobilized directly on a substrate every time the target gene changes.

Abstract: A control system for an HID lamp, which in one implementation includes a magnetic ballast control system for an HID lamp using Zigbee. A plurality of condensers or choke coils of different capacities is mounted on a magnetic ballast for the lamp, and an electronic switch unit controls illumination according to change of such capacities. RF transmitting/receiving means using a Zigbee-based frequency are employed to turn the HID on and off, and to control illumination through wireless remote communications, thereby achieving considerable energy savings. Operational states of the HID lamp and ballast can be bi-directionally controlled through the communication module, with failures of the HID lamp and ballast automatically detected and notified to users.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling electrical heating of an element to maintain a constant electrical resistance, by adjusting electrical power supplied to such element according to an adaptive feedback control algorithm, in which all the parameters are (1) arbitrarily selected; (2) pre-determined by the physical properties of the controlled element; or (3) measured in real time. Unlike the conventional proportion-integral-derivative (PID) control mechanism, the system and method of the present invention do not require re-tuning of proportionality constants when used in connection with a different controlled element or under different operating conditions, and are therefore adaptive to changes in the controlled element and the operating conditions.

Abstract: A boule formed by high rate vapor phase growth of Group III-V nitride boules (ingots) on native nitride seeds, from which wafers may be derived for fabrication of microelectronic device structures. The boule is of microelectronic device quality, e.g., having a transverse dimension greater than 1 centimeter, a length greater than 1 millimeter, and a top surface defect density of less than 107 defects cm?2. The Group III-V nitride boule may be formed by growing a Group III-V nitride material on a corresponding native Group III-V nitride seed crystal by vapor phase epitaxy at a growth rate above 20 micrometers per hour.

Abstract: A thermal management system for fast charging and subsequent heavy use operation of high-capacity batteries. The thermal management system includes at least one motive driver arranged to impinge air on the terminal and strap structure of the high capacity battery. The terminal and strap structure in a specific aspect of the invention is protectively shrouded by a cover including a main top surface member having air inflow openings therein and a circumscribing wall depending downwardly therefrom and provided with gas egress openings along its medial and end portions. Such cover allows a high flux flow of air therethrough, for high efficiency cooling of the battery during fast charging and subsequent heavy use operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate-supported process for continuous and automated manufacturing of microfibrous fuel cells and other electrochemical cells. Specifically, a removable substrate layer is formed around an inner current collector, followed by sequentially coating multiple structure layers, such as the inner catalyst layer, the membrane separator, and the outer catalyst layer, over such removable substrate layer, and subsequent removing such removable substrate layer, so as to form a lumen around the inner current collector, to allow passage of fluid therethrough. The removable substrate layer preferably comprises a water-soluble polymer, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), or polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a database storage structure for the storage of a plurality of results from an experiment on a sample. The database storage structure includes a result storage table for storing the results from the experiment, one or more first annotation storage tables for storing a first set of variables, and one or more second annotation storage tables for storing a second limited set of variables. The one or more second annotation storage tables are further coupled to one or more concordance tables for storing a concordance between the second limited set of variables and a second list of annotations.

Abstract: Barium, strontium, tantalum and lanthanum precursor compositions useful for atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of titanate thin films. The precursors have the formula M(Cp)2, wherein M is strontium, barium, tantalum or lanthanum, and Cp is cyclopentadienyl, of the formula (I), wherein each of R1-R5 is the same as or different from one another, with each being independently selected from among hydrogen, C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 amino, C6-C10 aryl, C1-C12 alkoxy, C3-C6 alkylsilyl, C2-C12 alkenyl, R1R2R3NNR3, wherein R1, R2 and R3 may be the same as or different from one another and each is independently selected from hydrogen and C1-C6 alkyl, and pendant ligands including functional group(s) providing further coordination to the metal center M. The precursors of the above formula are useful to achieve uniform coating of high dielectric constant materials in the manufacture of flash memory and other microelectronic devices.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device includes a passivation layer of a dielectric material having a graded composition that varies with depth, whether continuous or stepwise, to provide a first index of refraction proximate to a semiconductor or conductor material and provide a second index of refraction adjacent to a surrounding material, such as an encapsulant. The resulting graded dielectric layer reduces Fresnel losses by reducing index of refraction mismatches between the adjacent semiconductor or conductor layer and the surrounding medium. Methods for forming graded dielectric layers include supplying a nitrogen-containing source gas at a declining flow rate or concentration, while supplying an oxygen-containing source gas an rising flow rate or concentration, to a deposition chamber.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-amino-6-alkyl-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazoles of formula (I) wherein the asterisk (*) represents an asymmetric carbon and R1 is C1-C6 alkyl; and enantiomers and mixtures thereof, and their solvates, hydrates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The process involves (a) reacting with a secondary amine, optionally in the presence of an acid and a first solvent, to form an enamine; (b) optionally removing the acid and first solvent, and then reacting the enamine with sulfur in the presence of a second solvent; and (c) reacting the previously obtained compound with cyanamide to obtain the formula (I) compound. Pramipexole, a dopamine D-2 agonist, can be made by such process, and is useful for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.

Abstract: A method and assay are described for determining prostate cancer and the general stage of progression of such cancer by quantifying levels of expression of different galectin isoforms and/or different levels of promoter methylation of such galectin isoforms.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions containing a humectant, e.g., at least one of urea, ammonium lactate, and glycerin, and an emollient, e.g., at least one of Shea or cocoa butter, glycine soja sterol and hybrid sunflower oil. The compositions of the invention may be utilized for treatment or amelioration of skin disorders or adverse physiological conditions, and such compositions may be employed as a base for cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for dermal administration.

Abstract: A method of testing an electronic circuit is provided. The method comprises radiating a laser beam onto the electronic circuit, and determining a plurality of samples of a response signal output by the electronic circuit during the period when the laser beam is radiated. The method further comprises accumulating the plurality of samples to generate a value, and generating a test result based on the value.

Abstract: A method is described for the diagnosis of an ovarian or endometrial tumor or for a prognosis, characterized in that the L1 level is determined in a patient sample, preferably via an anti L1 antibody, the presence of L1 being an indication of the presence of an ovarian or endometrial tumor or a predisposition for such a tumor. Furthermore, methods for treating of ovarian or endometrial tumors are provided.

Abstract: A method for enabling a qualified organization to raise or borrow an amount of capital that is required for a planned project and for subsequently eliminating the obligation to repay the debt principal comprises establishing a pool of potential investors to receive an offer to purchase tax-exempt bonds of the qualified organization in order to raise the capital required by the qualified organization, offering the tax-exempt bonds to selected investors in the pool of potential investors, receiving an amount of funds from at least one selected investor to purchase the tax-exempt bonds; establishing an individual charitable remainder trust with the tax-exempt bonds of the qualified organization contributed as assets by the at least one selected investor, and specifying the qualified organization as a residual beneficiary of the charitable remainder trust.

Abstract: A light emitting assembly comprising a solid state device coupleable with a power supply constructed and arranged to power the solid state device to emit from the solid state device a first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and a down-converting luminophoric medium arranged in receiving relationship to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and which in exposure to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, is excited to responsively emit second, relatively longer wavelength radiation. In a specific embodiment, monochromatic blue or UV light output from a light-emitting diode is down-converted to white light by packaging the diode with fluorescent organic and/or inorganic fluorescers and phosphors in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A selectively closeable drain connector includes a hollow plunger moveable relative to an aperture-defining drain flange. The connector includes two circumferential seals between the plunger and the flange, and includes at least one passage disposed between the seals leading to a hollow interior. The drain connector may be joined to a processing bag and/or tank to form a substance processing receptacle.