Abstract: A non-obstructive tool holder which holds tools on a free-standing ladder, e.g. a step-ladder. The tool holder is configured so avoid obstruction of normal use of the free-standing ladder. The tool holder has a skirt including a front side sheet, a rear side sheet, a left side sheet, and a right side sheet connected together at sides thereof to form a generally tubular structure having a top opening and a bottom opening. The skirt narrows towards the top thereof. The front side sheet, the rear side sheet, the right side sheet, and the left side sheet each are made of a substantially flat but flexible material. The sides include pockets, and/or other supports, for holding tools. The top opening exposes the top platform of the ladder. A handle extends across the top opening, the bottom of the handle rests on the top platform of the free-standing ladder so that the top platform will remain unobstructed in normal use of the free-standing ladder.

Abstract: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in male humans is treated by administering to a male patient in which such condition has been diagnosed, an effective BPH treating amount within the range of from 1 ng to 80 mg of melatonin, which may be in the form of a pharmaceutical formulation for use in treating BPH, which comprises, in combination a carrier, diluent or adjuvant, (1) an effective BPH treating amount of melatonin; and optionally (2) antiandrogens, antiestrogens, growth hormones and/or inhibitors of prostatal testosterone reductase; and/or (3) oxazepam or other melatonin receptor profile modifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets include means to provide air through selective areas of the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, perforations are provided through the lower sheet of the blanket over only selective areas, such that air exits toward only those portions of a patient which are covered by areas of the blanket having perforations.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 01136F, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 01136F, to the plants of soybean 01136F and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 01136F with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 01136F with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating a Hepatitis B patient having hepatic decompensation utilizes Hepatitis B virus-reducing amounts of T.alpha..sub.1, administered to a patient having decompensated liver disease so as to render the patient seronegative for Hepatitis B virus DNA.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 922144460593, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 922144460593, to the plants of soybean 922144460593 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 922144460593 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 922144460593 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated QH101, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line QH101, to the plants of inbred corn line QH101 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line QH101 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line QH101 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9390369478967, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9390369478967, to the plants of soybean 9390369478967 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9390369478967 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9390369478967 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The optical coupler couples light output from the single fiber optic into the fiber optic bundle while preserving the numerical aperture of the beam output from the single fiber optic. The optical coupler also preserves any uniformity in s the beam output from the single fiber optic. The optical coupler includes a collimating device such as a magnifying lens and a diffusing device such as a hemispherical lens array. The collimating device collimates the beam output from the single fiber optic into a parallel beam having a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of the fiber optic bundle. The diffuser device diverges the collimated beam for input into the fiber optic bundle by an amount sufficient to reproduce the numerical aperture of light output from the single fiber optic. A wide variety of optical diffuser devices are disclosed, including spherical convex lens arrays, cylindrical lens arrays, pyramidal lens arrays and fresnel lenses.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH242, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH242, to the plants of inbred corn line LH242 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH242 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH242 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9314919423034, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9314919423034, to the plants of soybean 9314919423034 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9314919423034 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9314919423034 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 92417111, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92417111, to the plants of soybean 92417111 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 92417111 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 92417111 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A first polynucleotide is formed with a first particular sequence of nucleotides such as by providing a solid-phase support and adding nucleotides to the support. A second polynucleotide is formed in a similar manner with a second particular sequence of nucleotides which are complementary to the nucleotides in the first polynucleotide at first particular ends of the polynucleotides. The first particular ends may be the 3'-ends of the polynucleotides. The polynucleotides are hybridized or annealed at their 3'-ends to form a base-pair complementary stretch between the first and second polynucleotides. A repair synthesis is then provided in the first and second polynucleotides at second ends (such as the 5'-ends) opposite the first particular ends to provide a double-stranded polynucleotide. The repair synthesis may be monitored by labelling the second end (or 5'-end) of one or both of the nucleotides with radioactivity and then subjecting the nucleotides to an enzymatic reaction.

Abstract: A radar transponder for a stable and reliable response transmission upon reception of a weak radar signal having a reflection-conscious circuitry free from damage by a transmit effect, including a reception damage by the leakage of a powerful transmit wave signal and a transmission damage by the reflection of the powerful transmit wave signal. The reflection-conscious circuitry may include a circulator coupled to the transmit/receive antenna for selecting the powerful transmit wave signal or the weak radar signal, a receiving circuit provided after the circulator for receiving the weak radar signal, and an SPDT switch provided between the circulator and the receiving circuit for passing an input of the weak radar signal to the receiving circuit in a receiving period with its ground function dormant and for leading an input of the powerful transmit wave signal to a ground using the ground function in a transmitting period.

Abstract: A display apparatus for flight control comprises a digital scan converter which converts ASDE video signal into a radar display by a television scan video, a CPU portion which receives a radar target position via LAN and generates a computer graphic display by adding an operation information from operation panel, a picture synthesizing portion which superposes computer graphic display from CPU portion on a radar display, and CRTs which display a picture synthesized at synthesizing portion. ASDE radar signal is converted to television scan video signal via the digital scan converter. The computer graphic display is generated by adding an operation information to the target information such as an airplane at CPU portion. A radar display and a computer graphic display are synthesized at the picture synthesizing portion. Thereby various information necessary for flight control is displayed on CRT.

Abstract: A pharyngeal airway tube, without inserting any foreign matters in the trachea (T), can be easily inserted through the oral cavity (O) in the lower pharynx (P), and is capable of hermetically sealing a transitional region from the lower pharynx to the esophagus (E) and the periphery of the laryngeal opening (AL) to secure an airway for positive pressure artificial ventilation. The pharyngeal airway comprises an airway tube (1) having a closed, round distal end and provided in its side wall with ventilating holes (2), and a balloon (3) attached to the edge of the ventilating part and around the ventilating part of the airway tube and capable of being inflated so as to surround a part of the airway tube near the distal end of the same. A small bore gas passage (4) is formed in the wall of the airway tube so as to open into the balloon, and a small bore tube (5) fitted with a connector (7) is connected to the proximal end of the gas passage.

Abstract: An electronic security system includes an electronic lock mechanism and an electronic key, each of which is provided with a microprocessor controller and a memory storing data including an ID code and encryption key codes. The lock microprocessor may either change ID codes stored in its memory or encrypt a seed number to be used for determining access to the lock. The key can only be used to access the lock either once or for a limited number of successive times, and must thereafter be reprogrammed by a host computer to be loaded with either the proper ID code or the appropriate encryption key code for that lock. The electronic lock operates a solenoid which retracts a bolt-blocking mechanism that prevents the unlocking of the bolt even when a key having the correct mechanical key cuts is inserted into the lock. Power for operating the electronic lock as well as the solenoid is provided by a power supply within the key.

Abstract: A method of treating pulmonary disease states, e.g., a disease state selected from the group consisting of: cystic fibrosis, neoplasias, bronchogenic cancers, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchopulmonary viral infections, and bronchopulmonary microbial infections, comprising delivery of an amphipathic non-naturally occurring peptide to an appropriate corporeal site, e.g., pulmonary and/or gastrointestinal loci, to effectively treat such diseases. In a further specific aspect, the invention contemplates a method of treating cystic fibrosis by delivery of lytic, amphipathic non-naturally occurring peptides to pulmonary loci, thereby effecting treatment of bronchopulmonary microbial infections associated with cystic fibrosis through lysis of pathogenic bacteria. Peptides delivered to a gastrointestinal locus preferably are non-lytic, so as not to affect normal gastrointestinal flora, and preferably are chemically modified to confer enhanced proteolytic resistance for an oral method of delivery.

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by green foliage without zonation, light lavender flower color, and semi-double flowers on large umbels, a vigorous plant that is fat rooting with a semi-compact habit.