Abstract: The present High Intensity Discharge electronic lamp ballast uses a “set of controls” that can be performed by controlling energy delivery by the “line side converter” to the “lamp side inverter”. This set of controls comprises: 1) open circuit voltage control, 2) breakdown voltage amplitude control, 3) glow-to-arc transition current control, 4) “initial arc development” current control, 5) “arc stabilization” current control, 6) lamp power control, 7) lamp dimming, 8) “lamp rectification” current control, and 9) short circuit and lamp fault protections. One of the primary advantages of this “line side converter” energy delivery control method is that it doesn't need to vary the lamp operating frequency to achieve the above-noted controls.

Abstract: HIV replication inhibitors of formula (I) a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt; or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein R1 is halo; R2 and R3 each independently are C1-6alkyl. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds as active ingredient and processes for preparing these compounds and compositions.

Abstract: One or more databases may be created through an array of onomastic convolutions performed on lists of names. The creation of one or more databases may result in an array correlating individual onomastic elements and normalized probabilities that the onomastic elements belong to various categorizations. A software program preferably determines all possible onomastic elements within a selected name that may be useful in determining a selected name's categorization. The software program preferably takes the onomastic elements from the selected name and compares the onomastic elements to the one or more databases. The software program preferably executes the one or more algorithms and selects categorizations with the highest probability of matching the onomastic elements. The results of the matching process preferably are displayed to the user in one or more formats depending upon the user's preferences.

Abstract: A closed-loop feedback system and method for performing a machining operation. A tool's operational properties are measured in real-time. The operating parameters of the machining process are adjusted in real-time based on the measured properties.

Abstract: A system for making sheets, films, and objects including a reactor-dryer for reacting at least one monomer to produce a polymer melt; a flash melter in communication with the reactor-dryer for heating the polymer melt received from the reactor-dryer; a flash tank in communication with the flash melter for removing volatile compounds from the polymer melt; and a control loop in communication with the flash tank for controlling the pressure of the polymer melt from the flash tank to a die forming unit. Methods of making sheets, films, and objects is further included.

Abstract: The system for providing emergency voice mail service includes two components: a first component that informs a calling party that emergency voice mail service has been activated due to an interruption in telephone service provided by the affected local exchange(s), and a second component that provides emergency voice mail service to customers who are displaced from their residences or simply affected by the service outage. The calling party that wishes to leave a message or the customer whose service is interrupted and wishes to listen to their messages calls a nationwide toll free number and is routed to the Emergency Voice Mail System. The caller is asked to enter the telephone number of the customer who is out of service and then can enter a predetermined code to leave a voice mail message or retrieve a voice mail message for the wire -line or wireless customer who is out of service.

Abstract: The method for making a container includes providing a first heated conveyor having a first belt, the first belt including a plurality of heated shoes; providing a second conveyor having a second belt, the first belt and the second belt being substantially overlapping to provide a nip between at least one of the plurality of heated shoes and the second belt, the first and the second belts traveling in a common direction; placing a container on the second belt prior to the nip, the container having a opening disposed therethrough; placing a piece of lenticular material over the opening; and bonding the piece of lenticular material to the opening in the nip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to HIV replication inhibitors of formula a N-oxide, a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, a quaternary amine or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein ring A and ring B represent phenyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n and m are 1 to 4; R1 represents hydrogen; aryl; formyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; optionally substituted C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkylcarbonyl substituted with C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; R2 or R4 represents hydrogen; hydroxy; halo; optionally substituted C1-6alkyl; optionally substituted C2-6alkenyl; optionally substituted C2-6alkynyl; C3-7cycloalkyl; C1-6alkyloxy; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyloxy; carboxyl; cyano; nitro; amino; mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino; polyhaloC1-4alkyl; polyhaloC1-4alkyloxy; polyhaloC1-4alkylthio; —S(?O)pR6; —NH—S(?O)pR6; —C(?O)R6; —NHC(?O)H; —C(?O)NHNH2; NHC(?O)R6; C(?NH)R6; or R7; R2a or R3 represents cyano; aminocarbonyl; amino; halo; NHR13; NR13R14; —C(?O)—NHR13; —C(?O)—NR13R1

Abstract: The Multi-Link Aircraft Cellular System makes use of multiple physically separated antennas mounted on the aircraft, as well as the use of additional optional signal isolation and optimization techniques to improve the call handling capacity of the Air-To-Ground cellular communications network. These additional techniques can include polarization domain and ground antenna pattern shaping (in azimuth, in elevation, or in both planes). Further, if code domain separation is added, dramatic increases in capacity are realized. Thus, the Air-To-Ground cellular communications network can increase its capacity on a per aircraft basis by sharing its traffic load among more than one cell or sector and by making use of multiple physically separated antennas mounted on the aircraft, as well as the use of additional optional signal isolation and optimization techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel materials based on biodegradable polyamino acids, particularly useful for the vectorisation of active principals (PA). The invention further relates to novel, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dietary or phytosanitary compositions. The invention provides novel polymeric raw material, for use in the vectorisation of PA and with an optimal match for all the requirements of the type: biocompatibility, biodegradability, stability, ability to easily associate with numerous active principals or to solubilise the same and to liberate said active principals in vivo. Said aim is achieved with polyamino acids comprising aspartic and/or glutamate units, some of which carry at least one graft, characterised in that at least one of said grafts is bonded to an aspartic or glutamate unit by means of an amino acids spacer based on Leu, and/or Ileu, and/or Val, and/or Phe and a hydrophobic group with C6-C30 is connected by an ester bond to the spacer.

Abstract: A structural system for use in areas in which space is valuable. The structural system is a self-contained meeting center capable of transforming from a closed storage position into an open position for conducting a meeting. The structural system may be used for interior and exterior applications. The structural system may also include a mobile, micro-climate controlled chair system.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration with the modified release of amoxicillin, said formulations consisting of suspensions of coated particles of amoxicillin (microcapsules). According to the invention, the microcapsules constituting the disperse phase of the suspension are designed to allow the modified release of the amoxicillin according to a profile that does not change during the storage of the liquid suspension. To do this the inventors propose the selection of a specific coating composition for the microcapsules which consists of at least four components that allow these microcapsules to be stored in water without modifying their properties of modified release of the amoxicillin, this liquid phase furthermore being saturated with amoxicillin.

Abstract: A tensioning device includes a pair of opposing first surfaces defining a first wedge opening. The first surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The first wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord. A pair of opposing second surfaces defines a second wedge opening. The second surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The second wedge opening is spaced apart from the first wedge opening. The second wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a second portion of the cord. A cord block defines a support surface spaced from the first and second wedge openings. The support surface is positioned to slidably support the cord between the first and second wedge openings.

Abstract: The invention concerns liquid pharmaceutical formulations, for oral delivery, with modified release of active principle(s) excluding amoxicillin and consisting of suspensions of coated particles of active principles (microcapsules). The microcapsules constituting the dispersed phase of the suspension are designed, according to the invention, to enable modified release of the active principle(s), in accordance with a profile which remains unaltered during the shelf life of the liquid suspension. Therefor, the invention consists in selecting a coating composition specific to the microcapsules consisting of at least four components enabling preservation of said microcapsules in water without altering their properties of modified release of the active principle, said liquid phase being furthermore saturated with active principle(s).

Abstract: A technique is provided for the classification of a document based on a lexicon structured into categories. Terms in the document may be matched with terms in the lexicon along with the relative position of the term in the document. A weight function may be used to compute a score for each category. The normalized category scores may be used to classify the content of the document.

Abstract: A recombinant canine TRPV2 channel which has been prepared by cDNA cloning and polymerase chain reaction techniques is disclosed. Expression systems for these channels and an assay using the expression systems are also disclosed. The recombinant TRPV2 channel can be used in assays to evaluate compounds which directly or indirectly interact with or bind to TRPV2 channel.

Abstract: The Networked Data Shadowing System comprises a memory module that is connected to a plurality of monitored computer systems via an existing communication medium to store the shadowed data. The memory module includes one or more memory devices for data storage as well as software, including a control software component that is automatically installed on the monitored computer systems when the monitored computer system is first connected to the memory module, as well as associated module software for maintaining a record of the data stored on the memory devices and controlling the operation of the memory devices. The Networked Data Shadowing System operates autonomously and achieves a significant amount of data storage efficiency by implementing a “data de-duplication” process to avoid storing multiple copies of the same files.