Abstract: A method of producing a p doped wide bandgap semiconductor including growing a semiconductor in the presence of an element apt acting as a surfactant at a growth surface of the semiconductor and inhibiting formation of vacancies, and doping the semiconductor with a selected p dopant.

Abstract: This invention relates to sports and event wagering, particularly to a new sport and event wagering game and system. This game and supporting system allows pari-mutuel wagering with respect to new areas other than horse or dog racing, which will expand the sports wagering industry to encompass new areas of interest and enjoyment to bettors. Specifically, pari-mutuel wagering is enabled with respect to the performance statistics of individual sport or event participants, combinations of sport participants, combinations of event participants, and sport teams. This wagering game is supported by an electronic system, which allows interaction with the game via various communications methods, remotely or in-person, which can allow or restrict wagering activity based upon bettor location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use for treating a variety of medical disorders, e.g., osteoporosis and other disorders of bone metabolism, cancer, viral infections, and the like.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for controlling emissions, such as malodorous emissions that form during asphalt paving. The method includes spraying an emission-causing substance (such as an asphalt substance) on a surface while moving over the surface, and releasing a liquid agent so that molecules of the liquid agent mix with molecules of the emission-causing substance. The liquid agent is pressurized to about 200–600 psia before being released, and therefore forms a mist. This mist mixes with the emission-causing substance either on the surface or in the air space above the surface. The system of the invention includes a first outlet for supplying an asphalt substance, wherein the outlet is attached to a vehicle, and a second outlet for releasing a liquid agent, wherein the second outlet is positioned to mix odor-controlling molecules with asphalt substance molecules.

Abstract: A test system for an integrated circuit includes a grouping module grouping measurement points on basis of values of the quiescent supply current and setting measurement point groups; an average value setting module setting a weighted average value minimizes the sum of dispersion of the quiescent supply current; a calculating module calculating a maximum estimated value of dispersion of the quiescent supply current on the basis of the weighted average value; and a judgment module judging whether the integrated circuit passes or fails the judgment specification.

Abstract: A reliable micromirror device for imaging applications is presented. The device includes a projection lens assembly and an array of micromirrors for fast and efficient color separation and projection. Each of the micromirrors simultaneously receives a plurality of light beams. The position of a micromirror in the array of micromirrors is adjustable such that the micromirror selects one of the plurality of light beams to direct toward the projection lens assembly. Each micromirror also has an “off” position where none of the reflected light beams is directed toward the projection lens assembly. An image is formed when each of the micromirrors in the array either directs one of the light beams toward the projection lens assembly or is turned “off.” The device may include a total internal reflection prism assembly that separates the light beams for improved contrast.

Abstract: Vaccine compositions useful in inducing immune protection in a host against arthritogenic peptides involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed. Each vaccine composition provides antigenic dnaJp1 peptide (by including the peptide or a polynucleotide which encodes the peptide) and, optionally, other peptide fragments of the microbial dnaJ protein and/or human homologs thereof. Methods for identifying persons who are predisposed to develop rheumatoid arthritis and methods for use of the inventive vaccines are also disclosed.

Abstract: A water-treating microbicide, containing an inorganic acid and a corrosion inhibitor, and further containing a carboxylic acid having 8 or less carbon atoms or any of alkali metal salts thereof. The present invention can provide a water-treating microbicide, water treatment method and water treatment apparatus exhibiting a high sterilization effect in a membrane separation device for seawater desalination, etc.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a filter underdrain for supporting a filter media between at least two dividers forming at least one cell, which includes at least one porous plate for supporting the filter media for filtering a fluid, the porous plate spanning across at least one of the dividers; and a plurality of support members beneath the porous plate, the support members containing at least one port for draining the fluid after the fluid passes through the porous plate. The porous plates may be bound together by a lap joint and an end section may be included between at least two of the support members, the end section containing at least one pocket for holding the porous plate.

Abstract: A coated document with debris-removing characteristics which provides enhanced debris removal when printed using conventional printing devices is provided. The documents described herein may be coated on portions of both faces, and optionally contain self-adhesive labels or coloring agents.

Abstract: A method of preparing a potassium monopersulfate composition is presented, wherein the potassium monopersulfate composition has the formula (KHSO5)x(KHSO4)y(K2SO4)z, where x+y+z=1 and x=0.46–0.64, y=0.15–0.37, and z=0.15–0.37, said potassium monopersulfate composition having an active oxygen content greater than or equal to 4.9 wt. % and K2S2O8 at a concentration of <0.5 wt. % of the potassium monopersulfate composition. The method includes reacting an H2O2 solution containing at least 70 wt. % H2O2 with a H2SO4 solution at a substoichiometric ratio of the H2SO4 to H2O2 to generate a weak Caro's acid solution, then combining the weak Caro's acid solution with oleum to produce a rich Caro's acid solution. The rich Caro's acid solution may be combined with an alkali potassium compound to produce the potassium monopersulfate composition. During the process, the temperature is maintained at below 30 ° C.

Abstract: Human antibodies that bind to TIMP-1 can be used as reagents to diagnose and treat disorders in which TIMP-1 is elevated, such as liver fibrosis, alcoholic liver disease, cardiac fibrosis, acute coronary syndrome, lupus nephritis, glomerulosclerotic renal disease, benign prostate hypertrophy, colon cancer, lung cancer, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Abstract: A train control system includes positioning systems at the end of the train and at the front of the train, allowing the conductor or engineer to unambiguously determine that no cars of the train have become detached. The positioning system at the end of the train is also used to verify that the entire train has cleared a block. This information can be relayed to a dispatcher, thereby eliminating the need for trackside sensing equipment. A control unit prevents the train from moving without an authorization that includes the train's current position.

Abstract: A system for collecting and disposing of liquid medical waste includes a fluid collection cart and a draining and cleaning station. The fluid collection cart includes a pair of containers, each of which includes a draining port and a cap. Liquid level detectors also communicate with each container. The cart also includes a regulator so a low vacuum level may be pulled on one of the containers while a full vacuum level is pulled on the other container. Fluids are collected in the containers via suction tubes connected to the patient ports. The flushing and drain ports of the containers are connected to corresponding flushing and drain connectors on the station when the containers are full so that they may be drained and flushed. The cart liquid level detectors communicate with the station microprocessor so that the draining and flushing cycles may be properly sequenced.

Abstract: A train control system and method uses signal information from a next block to change a restrictive signal in a block currently occupied by the train to a less restrictive signal if it can be ascertained that the condition causing the more restrictive signal has changed. This may be accomplished by receiving signal information from the next block while still in the current block and, if the signal information from the next block is no more restrictive than the signal information in the current block, and the signal in the current block is of a type that can safely be modified, allowing the train to operate as if the signal information for the current block were less restrictive than the actual, previously received signal information for the current block.

Abstract: In a process of producing an aromatic compound isomer substituted with alkyl group(s) and/or halogen atom(s), through adsorptive separation by the use of a zeolite-containing adsorbent and a desorbent, the desorbent is, after having been processed for removing impurities from it, supplied to the adsorptive separation step. In the process, the absorbent used is prevented from being degraded, and its life is prolonged to efficiently separate an aromatic compound isomer mixture into individual isomers.

Abstract: A curable coating composition is provided which comprises an acrylic resin having an epoxy group and a hydroxyl group in the side chain (A) and a compound having an amino group (B). The composition may further comprise a silane compound having an epoxy group or an amino group in the molecule (C).