Abstract: A sunscreen composition containing a UV-A dibenzoylmethane derivative, such as butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone), a UV-B methoxycinnamate derivative, such as ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate (PARSOL MCX), and a barium compound stabilizer for the composition, such as barium sulfate. The barium compound is quite effective in photostabilizing both the dibenzoylmethane derivative UV-A filter compound and the methoxycinnamate UV-B filter compound in the composition.

Abstract: An electric machine with a stator and a rotor arranged in the drive train of a drive unit is disclosed. A vibration insulation device is incorporated in the rotor of the electric machine. The electric machine can function as a starter/generator, a generator vehicle brake, an auxiliary drive and/or an active vibration damper.

Abstract: A resource executes a plurality of executing sessions, the resource receives an arriving session, and the resource has a resource capacity constraint. Each of the executing sessions has a QoS, a timing requirement, and a criticality level, and the arriving session has a QoS, a timing requirement, and a criticality level. The arriving session is admitted if there is sufficient resource capacity. If the resource capacity is not sufficient, a resource manager shrinks the QoS of each executing session and the QoS of the arriving session. The resource manager then (i) admits the arriving session without preemption if the resource capacity constraint can be met without preemption, (ii) admits the arriving session with criticality-based preemption if the resource capacity constraint can be met only with preemption, and (iii) denies admission of the arriving session if the resource capacity constraint cannot be met even with criticality-based preemption.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for the modulation of the light intensity of fluorescent lamps via the supply main by modification of the form and/or the amplitude of the power supply provided. An electronic control element, provided as a component of the logical circuit, temporarily blocks current flow after at least every second zero-crossing of the voltage, dependent upon time and/or voltage. Blocking of the current flow occurs only during the time period in which there is no flow of charging current for the downstream direct-current mains supply circuit. The advantage thus obtained is that the control pulses for the logical circuit do not influence the electric current flowing through the fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: A roll-forming machine is provided with a base structure, a plurality of first roll-forming stations that form a first component having a Z-shaped cross section, and a plurality of second roll-forming stations that form a second component having a C-shaped cross section. At least one of the roll-forming stations has a pair of rotatable arbors adapted to support a plurality of forming rolls and a pair of support structures adapted to support a plurality of bearing assemblies. The roll-forming station also includes a pair of adjustment mechanisms that allow the position of some of the bearing assemblies to be adjusted and a pair of compression assemblies that exert a force upon some of the bearing assemblies when the bearing assemblies are moved away from an initial position.

Abstract: Novel stem cell factors, oligonucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders involving blood cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel stem cell factors, oligonucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders involving blood cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shut-off member provided on a rear end of an exhaust passage of the personal watercraft is formed to have such a shape that one of the ends of a short pipe made of nitrile rubber is flatly made, thereby including a lip portion having upper and lower side walls which come in contact with each other, and is protruded rearward and downward from a hull of the watercraft. A portion between the upper and lower side walls coming in contact with each other forms a slit to act as an exhaust port. The slit is substantially shut off based on a molding shape thereof if there is no difference between internal and external pressures of the shut-off member, and is opened against the elastic force of a surrounding flexible material depending on a differential pressure and a flow rate of an internal fluid if the internal pressure becomes higher than the external pressure.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a compressible seal and a support mounted for pivoting away from the top of an adjacent vehicle to facilitate exiting. In some embodiments, a stiffening member is located proximally to the seal to provide a compression force between the seal and the top of the vehicle. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a deflectable seal and a locator including a distal recess for engaging the leading edge of a vehicle entering the parking area.

Abstract: A composition, particularly adapted for oral administration, containing omeprazole, and a method for preparing the composition, are disclosed. The composition, being exempt of alkaline-reacting compounds, contains a core constituted of nuclei and said benzimidazole, the nuclei and benzimidazole being compressed together, an intermediate layer, and an enteric layer.

Abstract: A device for carrying out the operation of “flipping a coin” or “throwing dice” comprises a base on which a coin can rest in a number of stable orientations. An electromagnet projects the coin above the base and a sensor detects the orientation in which the coin comes to rest on the base.

Abstract: A safety system for reducing the risk of a suffocation accident occurring in a grain bin is disclosed. The disclosed safety apparatus includes an electrical switch in circuit with the motor of an auger mounted in the grain bin for discharging grain therefrom. The switch has a first state wherein the switch prevents operation of the motor and a second state wherein the switch permits operation of the motor. The disclosed apparatus also includes a cover mounted adjacent the access opening for movement between a first position wherein the cover precludes human entry through the access opening and a second position wherein the cover is displaced from the first position. The switch and the cover are positioned to place the switch in the second state when the cover is in the first position and to place the switch in the first state when the cover is displaced from the first position. The apparatus is further provided with a latch for securing the cover in the first position.

Abstract: Novel stem cell factors, oligonucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders involving blood cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: A toasting apparatus is provided which includes a housing, a base having first and second side walls and a plurality of slots disposed within the housing at an angle less than about 45° from top planar surfaces of the first and second side walls of the base. Each slot has a width less than about 0.5 inches (about 1.27 cm).

Abstract: A respirator selection program contains a database and a non-standards based engine. The database includes at least a chemicals database, a health effects database, a standards database, and a respirator database. The chemicals database contains data on chemicals which may require the use of respirators. The chemicals database also contains pointers to the health effects database. The health effects database contains health effects resulting from exposure to the chemicals in the chemical database. The non-standards based engine, when executed, performs the steps of (a) accepting first and second chemicals which are entered by a user, (b) accepting corresponding first and second exposure amounts which are entered by the user, and (c) selecting a respirator based upon the chemicals database, the health effects database, the standards database, the respirator database, the first and second chemicals which are entered by the user, and the first and second exposure amounts which are entered by the user.

Abstract: An electromagnetic resonator has a resonant element made of a high-temperature superconducting material such as YBa2Cu3O7−x. The resonant element has a substrate coated with a thermally conductive layer such as silver, over which the high-temperature superconductor material is placed. The thermally conductive layer distributes heat along the length of the resonant element to minimize the effects of localized heating at, for instance, the center of the resonator. The resonant element is held to a housing by a mounting mechanism including a post made of polycrystalline alumina. The polycrystalline alumina transfers heat away from the center of the resonant element and may be used to suppress spurious response due to second harmonic resonance.

Abstract: A flexible membrane is attached to a holder for controlling flow in an extrusion die. The membrane includes a horizontal portion, first and second curved portions adjacent the horizontal portion, first and second offset portions adjacent the first and second curved portions, and first and second edges adjacent the first and second offset portions. The membrane is formed of a single piece of material. The flow control device including the flexible membrane may be produced by fabricating a membrane holder from a material, fabricating a flexible membrane from the same material, joining the flexible membrane to the membrane holder, and hardening the membrane holder and membrane.