Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell-permeable polypeptide that can mediate cell permeability to substances, DNA coding for said polypeptide and a method for the production of said polypeptide. The invention also relates to antibodies directed against the polypeptide and the use of said polypeptide in the mediation of cell permeability to substances.

Abstract: In a casing of a headlamp, a substrate portion to which a light-emitting diode as a light source is mounted, and a battery case accommodating a battery for providing necessary power to the light-emitting diode are provided. The substrate portion is spaced apart from a partition disposed on the front side of the battery case, with spacing provided therebetween. The partition is provided with a vent hole, having an upper vent hole and a lower vent hole, for establishing communication of the spacing between the substrate portion and the partition with the space within the battery case, for circulation of the air. Thus, a headlamp capable of suppressing adverse effects of the heat generated from the light-emitting diode or the like on the elements mounted on the substrate is provided.

Abstract: A high concentration, aqueous liquid surfactant composition is disclosed, comprising at least one amphoteric or anionic surfactant and a liquid-stabilizing amount of at least one liquid-stabilizing agent. The liquid-stabilizing agent is a succinic acid derivative, glutaric acid derivative or a combination thereof. The composition is pourable and pumpable at ambient room temperature.

Abstract: A device for cutting a hole, such as in sheet metal is provided. The device includes an axially rotatably cylindrical body that is operable with a rotatable drive. A distal end portion of the body includes a replaceable cutting tip and a replaceable pilot. The cutting tip is secured within a notch in the body and extends distally from the distal end portion. A shank portion is also provided which is adapted for securement within a rotational drive mechanism, such as a hand held drill.

Abstract: A base is provided for use with warning signs and the like. A metal structural framework is fitted to the underside of an elastomeric body in the form of a monolithic slab. Forces from the sign panel are transmitted through the structural framework, which includes a plurality of outwardly radiating legs. Forces are transmitted to the ends of the legs, which preferably are fitted with outwardly extending feet. Force loadings are transmitted through the structural framework rather than the elastomeric body, which provide a ballast for the structural framework.

Abstract: Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position along the user's head over one ear.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective cushion assembly that is adapted to protect equipment involved with vehicle towing, particularly the towing vehicle's rear bumper which contemporarily may be comprised of plastic. The cushion assembly includes an elastomeric plastic body and an associated bracket means for fastening the plastic body to an arm member that extends outwardly from the location of a vehicle-associated trailer hitch. The cushion and the bracket means can each be embodied in various forms and constructions. Combinations of the cushion assembly with various arms are disclosed. The arm preferably is a transversely extending, horizontally oriented, elongated cross bar that extends across and medially adjoins the rear end of a tow bar, more preferably the cross bar is part of a trailer hitch extension.

Abstract: A frame for a ball catching and delivery head for use in, for example, the sport of lacrosse comprising a frame having a scoop, a base and spaced lateral sidewalls therebetween defining the periphery of a ball receiving and delivery face. Each of the lateral sidewalls includes a flex region which is more elastically compliant and resilient than the remainder of the frame. In one embodiment, the flex regions define regions of the sidewalls comprised of a material which is more flexible than the material comprising the remainder of the frame. In another embodiment, the flex regions are defined by springs incorporated into the sidewalls. In a further embodiment, the flex regions are defined by regions of the sidewalls of reduced height and cross-section. In a further embodiment, the sidewalls comprise separate, pivotable aft and fore frame/sidewall members.

Abstract: A dust core consists essentially of ferromagnetic powder; and an insulating binder, in which the ferromagnetic powder is dispersed; wherein the insulating binder is a silicone resin comprising a trifunctional alkyl-phenyl silicone resin and optionally containing an inorganic insulator such as an inorganic oxide, carbide or nitride. Preferably the alkyl-phenyl silicone resin is a methyl-phenyl silicone resin and comprises about 20 to 70 mol % of trifunctional groups. The dust core can be produced by pressure-molding a ferromagnetic powder, a lubricant and a trifunctional alkyl-phenyl silicone resin binder and heat treating the molded core at a temperature in the range of about 300 to about 800° C. for a time period in the range of about 20 minutes to about 2 hours in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. The dust core has high magnetic permeability representing the direct current superimposition characteristics, has reduced core loss and has increased mechanical strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical microscope drape with a removable lens assembly for use with surgical microscopes. The drape assembly comprises an elongated hollow enclosure of sheet-form material having a first end defining an access opening and a second end defining a hole and at least four ocular pockets. The access opening enables the drape assembly to be pulled over the body of a surgical microscope while the four ocular pockets each cover corresponding ocular ports of the microscope. A view portal located on the enclosure at the hole is adapted to be located within a cavity of the objective lens barrel. The portal houses a removable lens assembly that includes a window. Multiple lens assemblies can be packaged together with a microscope drape to form a kit.

Abstract: A particulate fluorescent conjugated polymer surfactant complex and method of making and using same. The particles are between about 15 and about 50 nm and when formed from a lipsome surfactant have a charge density similar to DNA and are strongly absorbed by cancer cells.

Abstract: A shaft structure with adjustable and self-regulating stiffness is provided for golf clubs, fishing rods, and the like. The shaft structure employs in a presently preferred form a hollow tube in which a piston and a longitudinally spaced platen, each longitudinally slidable, are incorporated. The piston and platen are separated from one another by a spring biasing member. The platen is position controlled longitudinally by a longitudinally extending jackscrew that is rotatable and threadably associated with that platen, but that is longitudinally fixed relative to the tube. The chamber defined on one side of the piston contains a fluid which can be a gas or a liquid, and the platen assumes a position along the shaft which to corresponds to a location where forces on each side of the piston are equalized. Rotating the jack screw causes the platen to move longitudinally, the direction depending upon the direction of jackscrew rotation.

Abstract: A solid state ion conducting electrolyte and a battery incorporating same. The electrolyte includes a polymer matrix with an alkali metal salt dissolved therein, the salt having an anion with a long or branched chain having not less than 5 carbon or silicon atoms therein. The polymer is preferably a polyether and the salt anion is preferably an alkyl or silyl moiety of from 5 to about 150 carbon/silicon atoms.

Abstract: A novel cleaning composition comprises a dilutant, a wetting agent, a chelating agent, an alkaline builder, and a chlorine provider. The dilutant is preferably water. The wetting agent is alkoxylated alcohol. The chelating agent is an acrylic/maleic acid copolymer. The alkaline builder is sodium hydroxide. The chlorine provider is sodium hypochlorite. A method comprises the steps of partially filling the whirlpool tub with water, activating the whirlpool pump to circulate the water, adding to the circulating water a cleaning composition comprising a dilutant, a wetting agent, a chelating agent, an alkaline builder, and a chlorine provider, running the whirlpool pump for a predetermined time to circulate the water and cleaning composition thoroughly through the internal plumbing, and draining the whirlpool tub completely.

Abstract: A two phase catalyst is disclosed with one or more transition metals such as Cu, Co, Fe, Ag and Mo supported on a molecular sieve having a pore size not greater than 8 ? along with a stabilizing oxide of one or more of the oxides of Zr, Mo, V, Nb or the rare earths coating the molecular sieve. A method of preparing the two phase catalyst and using same to remediate NOx in combustion gases is also described.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel mammalian cell cycle checkpoint genes/DNA repair genes, cDNA or genomic DNA, isolated nucleic acids corresponding thereto, expression vectors comprising said nucleic acids, host cells transformed with said expression vectors, pharmaceutical compositions and the formulation of such compositions comprising said nucleic acids or proteins expressed therefrom, methods for treating a cell using such nucleic acids, proteins or pharmaceutical compositions, and the use of such nucleic acids or proteins in formulating a pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: A head of a lacrosse stick including a frame defining a back stop wall at one end, a scoop wall at an opposite end and side walls therebetween. A plurality of fingers are spaced along the interior face of the back wall and side walls respectively. Each of the fingers protrude outwardly from the interior face of the back wall and side walls respectively and include an outer sloped surface adapted to guide and direct a lacrosse ball into the pocket of the head. Each of the fingers also include a lower sloped shoulder adapted to hold the lacrosse ball in the head and guide and direct the ball between the back wall and the scoop wall. In one embodiment, the length of the fingers increases between the back wall and the side walls to define a pocket for the ball and then decreases along the side walls in the direction of the scoop wall to define a ball ramp.