Abstract: A location system comprising a plurality of base units for enabling the locating of a device by means of one or more location signals communicated between the device and the base units and signal processing equipment for: i. determining the location of the device in dependence on the manner in which the location signal(s) is/are received and ii. deriving calibration data for calibrating the system in dependence on the manner in which the location signal(s) is/are received.

Abstract: Industrial truck, in particular fork lift, having an exchangeable battery block (13) and a battery case (3) which accommodates the battery block (13), with the battery case (3) having a lateral access opening (7) to slide the battery block (13) with a first end first into the battery case (3) and pull the battery block (13) with its first end last out of the battery case (3), with the battery block (13) accommodated in the battery case (3) being supported near its first end with at least one independent roller (25) on the battery case bottom (5), characterized in that that on the battery block (13) accommodated in the battery case (3), a projection (21) at the first end opposite the second end of said battery block, which projects over a front edge section (29) of the battery case bottom (5) near the access opening (7) and over the underside of the battery case bottom (5) downward, is provided as lifting abutment for a battery transport device (33), in particular a fork lift device to lift the battery block (

Abstract: A flexible, composite duct insulation structure includes a first layer forming an insulation layer, and a second layer forming a structural support layer. The first layer is adhered to the second layer by an adhesive. The composite duct insulation structure has sufficient strength and radially outward-directed spring force of the structure alone so as to press and hold the insulation structure against the interior wall of a tubular duct without additional spring structure or retaining structure.

Abstract: A process for the production of a purified recombinant GDF-5 related protein in prokaryotes comprises the steps of bacterial cell disruption and inclusion body solubilization to obtain a solubilized monomer of a GDF-5 related protein, said process characterized by a) disruption of bacterial cells with a high pressure homogenizer at a disruption pressure between 800 and 900 bar; and/or b) treatment of the recovered inclusion bodies with a denaturing solubilization buffer comprising L-arginine.

Abstract: A method and system for forecasting the transaction cost of a portfolio trade execution that may be applied to any given trade strategy or an optimal trade strategy that minimizes transaction costs. In preferred embodiments, a server comprises one or more computers that act as an automated forecaster whereby it accepts user-defined input variables from customers and generates a transaction cost estimation report based on those variables. The server is programmed with specific transaction cost estimation and optimization algorithms that model the transaction costs of a specific trade execution based on the user's trading profile and market variables.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidal mixture comprising prothioconazole or a salt or adduct thereof with an inorganic acid an organic acid or a metal ion; and at least one further fungicidal compound, selected from the group consisting of thiram, fenoxanil, benthivalicarb, metalaxyl, fludioxonil and prochloraz, in a synergistically effective amount and to methods for controlling harmful fungi, comprising applying the fungicidal mixture.

Abstract: A system for securing headphone transducers is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, the system comprises a first transducer device having a first mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A first coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the first mechanical housing of the first transducer device. A second transducer device has a second mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A second coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the second mechanical housing of the second transducer device. The first coupling device is coupled to the second coupling device when in close proximity to each other, such that the inner surfaces of the first and second mechanical devices are opposed to each other.

Abstract: The application relates to novel biosynthetic growth factor mutants, derived from GDF-5, which exhibit improved biological activity. Mutations at positions 453 and 456 of human GDF-5 are disclosed, as well as use of these mutants in therapy of diseases associated with tissue degeneration/destruction.

Abstract: Conjugates of transferrin or transcobalamin with anti-viral agents are useful in the treatment of viral infections. Suitable anti-viral agents include apoptosis inducing compounds, compounds which inhibit the replication of the virus, a cytotoxic antibiotic, an alkylating agent, a plant toxin, and a bacterial mutant toxin. Transferrin or transcobalamin is preferably coupled to the anti-viral agent by means of glutaraldehyde.

Abstract: The device for unloading an open-top tray filled with flat articles placed in a stack on the bottom of the tray comprises a pivot member suitable for taking hold of the tray and for tilting its opening downwards. The device further comprises: a pusher for holding the flat articles at the bottom of the tray when the tray is tilted; a shuttle box moved by a conveyor between the pivot member and a box unloading zone remote from the pivot member, the shuttle box having a bottom with back and front walls that are retractable or removable relative to the bottom; a box tilting device for tilting the box into a tilted position immediately below the tray; and a moving paddle mounted to be moveable vertically and horizontally, and designed in such a manner as to retract the front wall of the box and as to be inserted between the back wall of the box and the stack of flat articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the analysis of the dissociation behavior of nucleic acids and the identification of nucleic acids. In one aspect, methods and systems are disclosed for resolving a denaturation curve of a sample containing a first and second nucleic acid into a resolved denaturation curve for the first nucleic acid and a resolved denuration curve for the second nucleic acid.

Abstract: A novel method of pyrophosphorolysis activated polymerization (PAP) has been developed. In PAP, pyrophosphorolysis and polymerization by DNA polymerase are coupled serially for each amplification by using an activatable oligonucleotide P* that has a non-extendible 3?-deoxynucleotide at its 3? terminus. PAP can be applied for exponential amplification or for linear amplification. PAP can be applied to amplification of a rare allele in admixture with one or more wild-type alleles by using an activatable oligonucleotide P* that is an exact match at its 3? end for the rare allele but has a mismatch at or near its 3? terminus for the wild-type allele. PAP is inhibited by a mismatch in the 3? specific sequence as far as 16 nucleotides away from the 3? terminus. PAP can greatly increase the specificity of detection of an extremely rare mutant allele in the presence of the wild-type allele.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for preparing synthetic nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoactive compound of a novel structure represented by Chemical Formula 1 below In Chemical Formula 1, R1 and R2, R3, and A are as defined in the specification, and a photosensitive resin composition comprising the same. The photoactive compound of the present invention comprises a nitro group and a phosphonate structure and thus exhibits excellent sensitivity through efficient absorption for UV light, excellent compatibility between the photoactive compound and the alkali-soluble binder resin, and an improved solubility of the photosensitive resin composition. Furthermore, the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention has excellent residual film thickness and mechanical strength characteristics and heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, and development-resistant properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a transmission/reception channel matching apparatus and method for a mobile communication terminal and a mobile phone test equipment. The apparatus includes mobile communication terminal-side terminals, transmission and reception terminals, a connection detection unit, a switching unit, and a control unit. The mobile communication terminal-side terminals are connected to the option pins of a serial communication port in a one-to-one correspondence. The transmission and reception terminals correspond to the transmission and reception channels of the mobile phone test equipment. The connection detection unit detects the state of connection between the mobile communication terminal-side terminals and the option pins. The switching unit connects the mobile communication terminal-side terminals to the transmission and reception terminals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery changing system comprising an industrial truck and a battery pack, which is or can inserted into a battery compartment of the industrial truck, wherein the battery pack may be inserted into a lateral access opening of the battery compartment with a first end leading into the battery compartment and may be withdrawn from the battery compartment with its first end at the rear, wherein the battery pack accommodated in the battery compartment can be supported in the vicinity of its first end with at least one rolling body on the base of the battery compartment, and at least one transport device, on which the battery pack can be accommodated. The transport device may comprise a changeable adapter, which can be aligned in a predetermined position for a battery changing operation relative to the industrial truck by means of mutually interacting alignment means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel silicon-based polymers, particularly silicon-based polymers having citrate groups, and their use as chelating agents, for forming nanostructures, as surfactants, as reducing agents and as stabilizers.

Abstract: A system and method for providing multiple video presentations per audio program.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing quaternary ammonium compounds, which comprises reacting compounds comprising an sp3-hybridized nitrogen atom with a dialkyl sulfate or trialkyl phosphate and subjecting the resulting ammonium compound to an anion exchange.