Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer feed system and a method of using the same wherein clogging of the polymer input line is avoided by the use of air to purge the system of any unwanted polymer or electrolyte. The purging avoids the contact of the water with the polymer and the build-up of unwanted activated polymer and clogging in the supply and in the subsequent conduits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of a fiber blend and a fiber rich, low viscosity beverages. The fiber blend and fiber beverage are enriched with low viscosity fibers including both arabinogalactan and hydrolyzed guar gums.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement in a mixer (1), especially for mixing printing color, and for the objective of achieving an automatic process rendering a very accurate mixing result, it is in accordance with the present invention suggested that the arrangement comprisesa plurality of color containers (2a-2n) each containing a base color, and being connected to outlet conduits (3a-3n) through which the base color can be delivered toa valve carrying color distributor (10) which can be brought in communication with the individual color containers (2a-2n) via the outlet conduits (3a-3n),and a controller (4) which according to a preset program influences the color distributor (10) to let through a desired quantity of base color from preselected color containers (2a-2n) to a common mixing vessel (6), preferably on a weight basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door operating system for controlling the movement of a door, the system having a motor with a motor shaft for providing rotational energy to the system and a gear chain assembly for receiving the rotational energy from the motor shaft and applying the received rotational energy to the door to move the door, comprising a sprocket rotatably mounted on the gear chain assembly for rotation around an axis of the gear chain assembly and fixedly coupled to the motor shaft for receiving and transmitting the rotational energy from the motor shaft; a drive pin fixedly disposed on the sprocket for rotational movement around the axis of the gear chain assembly as the sprocket rotates around the axis; a rotational energy receiving extension rotatably mounted on the gear chain assembly and drivingly coupled to the door for moving the door; a drive dog fixedly disposed on the energy receiving extension for rotational movement around the axis of the gear chain assembly as the energy receiv

Abstract: A multiple implant lightly doped drain ("MILDD") field effect transistor is disclosed. The transistor includes a channel, a gate, a dielectric structure that separates the gate from the channel, a source region and a drain region. The drain region has a first drain subregion, a second drain subregion and a third drain subregion. Each drain subregion has a dopant concentration that differs from that of the other two drain subregions. A method of forming the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to reduce elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-.alpha.) found in a failing heart. The present invention is directed to a composition and method of regulating TNF-.alpha. expression in myocardial tissue by treating the myocardial tissue with biological equivalents of endogenous adenosine. A composition and method of using the composition to treat patients with damaged myocardial tissue is provided which increases the cellular availability of adenosine with a resulting decrease of TNF-.alpha. levels in the heart. The present invention provides a novel pharmacological intervention program in failing mammalian hearts, and more particularly provides a cardioprotective treatment to patients with congestive heart failure.

Abstract: An ultrasonic measurement method in an ultrasonic measurement system having an ultrasonic transducer includes emitting an ultrasonic pulse from the ultrasonic transducer. An ultrasonic pulse is received in accordance with a pulse travel time wherein the amplitude of the received ultrasonic pulse varies according to the pulse travel time. A first electrical signal is provided representative of the received ultrasonic pulse wherein the amplitude of the first electrical signal varies in accordance with the pulse travel time. A second electrical signal is provided in accordance with the first electrical signal wherein the amplitude of the second electrical signal is substantially independent of the pulse travel time. In order to determine the second electrical signal variable amplification is applied to the first electrical signal in accordance with the travel time.

Abstract: Methods are provided for eluting peptides that are bound to major histocompatibility complex ("MHC") molecules expressed on the cell surfaces of viable cells that have at least one MHC-peptide complex on the surfaces of the cells, the method comprising incubating the cells in the presence of peptide elution buffer, preferably comprising iso-osmotic, citrate-phosphate buffer at a pH of approximately 3.3, for between about 15 seconds and one minute. Using these methods a naturally processed melanoma peptide recognized by CD8.sup.+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes has been identified.

Abstract: A truss pitch break connector plate having a main body portion. A first stiffener flange projects generally perpendicular from one face of said main body portion along an arcuate first edge having an outer radius. A second stiffener flange projects generally perpendicular from the opposite face of the main body portion along a arcuate second edge having inner radius. The main body portion preferably is generally sector-shaped but alternatively it may be circular. The overall arrangement is such that the pitch break connector plate will accommodate top chords of different sizes; and is capable of maintaining the top chords at any one of a range of roof pitches.

Abstract: The pump has a number of cylinders arranged with their respective axes at a predetermined angular distance about a drive shaft; and a number of piss, each sliding inside a respective cylinder. The inner radial end of each piston is fitted with a pad engaging a respective flat portion of a cam rotating on an eccentric portion of the drive shaft; and, to ensure against seizure, each pad has a cavity inside which is fitted a shoe having at least one layer of self-lubricating material engaging the respective flat portion of the cam.

Abstract: A switcher for selectively routing a plurality of input signals to a plurality of output signal ports. The switcher includes a motherboard disposed in a housing, and a switch card for routing ones of the input signals to an output card, wherein the output card functions to amplify signals received from the switch card. The output card and the switch card are also disposed in the housing, and are electronically coupled to each other and to the motherboard by a signal bus on the motherboard. A controller card is provided for controlling the routing of the input signals to the output signal ports. The controller card, the output card, and the switch card are electronically coupled to each other and to the motherboard by a control bus on the motherboard.

Abstract: Improved methodology and apparatus for the clinical study and treatment of sleep apnea which incorporates one or more of the following features: (1) application of mono-level, alternating high and low level, or variable positive airway pressure generally within the airway of the patient with the mono-level, high and low level, or variable airway pressure generally being coordinated with and/or responsive to the spontaneous respiration of the patient, (2) usage of adjustably programmable pressure ramp circuitry capable of producing multiple pressure ramp cycles of predetermined duration and pattern whereby the ramp cycles may be customized to accommodate the specific needs of an individual sleep apnea patient so as to ease the patient's transition from wakefulness to sleep, (3) remote control or patient-sensed operation of the apparatus, (4) employment of safety circuitry, reset circuitry and minimum system leak assurance circuitry, controls and methods, and (5) utilization of clinical control circuitry whereb

Abstract: An externally operable electronic switch which is entirely located within a housing but which is in no way mechanically or physically attached to the inside or the outside of the housing, has no moving parts, nothing to wear out, requires no holes or special treatments to the housings of equipment into which it may be incorporated and has no optical parts to fog or become dirty which could lead to unreliable operation is disclosed. The switch is operated without mechanical force. It is unnecessary to touch anything to operate it and it consumes extremely low stand by power. It is suited for sealed and portable battery operated equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an image plate comprised of a stiffening layer formed from a first photocured polymeric material and a print contact layer formed from a second photocured polymeric material wherein the first photocured polymeric material is a hard photocured polymeric material and the second photocured polymeric material is formed from a soft photocured polymeric material. The image plate is assembled as a photocured pre-cut sheet of relief images comprising a first layer formed from a releasable substrate, a second layer formed from a first photocured polymer, and a third layer formed from a second photocured polymer, wherein the first photocured polymer is formed from a hard photopolymer resin and the second photocured polymer is formed from a soft photopolymer resin.

Abstract: The nucleotide sequence is provided for a novel death regulatory gene. In particular the present invention relates to a DNA segment encoding a giig15b gene; polypeptides encoded by that DNA segment; recombinant DNA molecules containing the DNA segment; cells containing the recombinant DNA molecule; a method of producing a giig15b peptide; and antibodies specific to giig15b protein.

Abstract: A therapeutic mixture comprised of L-arginine and inhibitors of Hmg--CoA-Reductase is disclosed for the treatment of diseases related to endothelial dysfunction, wherein the endothelial dysfunction is relieved by stimulating the constitutive form of nitric oxide synthase (cNOS) to produce native nitric oxide (NO).

Abstract: A disease or disorder associated with myelin injury, such as multiple sclerosis, is treated by administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I). The method reduces blood brain and blood nerve barrier permeability defects. It also decreases the size and number of perivascular lesions (often associated with myelin breakdown) and reduces the formation of sclerotic plaques in the central nervous system. IGF-I administration also reverses the clinical deficits associated with myelin injury, including visual defects, unsteadiness, poor coordination, muscular weakness and paralysis.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vehicle having at least one tire mounted on a support member. The tire has a centerline that substantially defines a first tipline of the vehicle. A device, which has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the tire, is attached to the support member. The device includes a contact surface having a centerline that substantially defines a second tipline of the vehicle. When the tire is loaded and deflects such that the device interacts with a support surface, the tipline of the vehicle is moved from the first tipline to the second tipline to improve the stability of the vehicle.

Abstract: A binding assembly includes a boot having a plate, and a binding plate secured to a snowboard. The boot plate includes at least one set of opposing, horizontally-projecting, binding tabs positioned along the sides of the boot. The binding plate includes at least one set of binding elements that correspond, respectively, to the binding tabs. In operation, the binding tabs on the boot are maneuvered to engage the binding elements on the binding plate to mount the boot to the snowboard.

Abstract: A device for providing angular displacement of an axis in a direction selected from the X or Y direction or rotational movement about the Z direction with respect to the axis. The device comprises a magnetic core element which produces a magnetic field and defines a Z axis. The core element is capable of displacement in the X and Y directions respectively, and also rotational movement about the Z axis. A coil device proximate the core element introduces a distortion force in the core element in at least one of the X and Y directions or about the Z axis as desired a mounting device suspends the core element with respect to the coil means to permit relative movement therebetween in response to the distortion force.