Abstract: A new bar code symbology in an exemplary embodiment employs three bars (and spaces) within nine modules, similar to Code 93. Fifty-three data characters are defined, including several special mode characters. By employing these special mode characters, together with certain routines, three symbol characters can represent two 8-bit bytes, or one 16-bit word. As a result, the symbology can efficiently encode 8-bit bytes for use in computer processing, or encode 16-bit character sets such as Unicode. Symbology encodes extended channel interpretation (ECI) numbers, provides multiple numeric compression modes, provides a structured append using a single mode character, as well as other features.

Abstract: The PHA biosynthetic pathway is combined with a succinic semialdehyde metabolic pathway that metabolizes succinic semialdehyde via a 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA intermediate in order to produce high levels of PHA comprising 4HB monomer units. This combination is particularly useful, in part, because the PHA biosynthetic pathway is well known and has been expressed to produce P(3HB) to levels as high as 70-80% of the cell dry weight, while the succinic semialdehyde metabolic pathway is also well known, and the combination of the two pathways means that production of PHAs comprising 4HB monomer units does not depend on immediate precursors of 4-hydroxybutyrate. Rather, the production of the PHAs comprising 4HB monomer units can occur simply from the extraction of succinate or succinyl-CoA from the citric acid cycle when the host cell is grown on an inexpensive carbon source such as glucose.

Abstract: A system for framing houses or other buildings which uses pre fabricated steel framing and which is quick and easy to construct. A prefabricated system is provided for framing complete building, on a foundation. Folding telescopic framing units are used for vertical partitions and horizontal floor panels. A prefabricated system of framing units is provided for constructing a building comprising: a) providing a foundation; b) securing vertical beams having open upper ends to the foundation at spaced locations; c) securing horizontal beams between the upper ends of the vertical beams; d) erecting and securing folding, telescopic floor joists on the foundation; and e) erecting and securing folding, telescopic roof trusts at spaced locations on the horizontal beams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a driving circuit for row decoding which is also useful in non-volatile memory devices of the multi-level Flash type and the multi-level EPROM type and allows the overall capacitive loads as seen from the program voltage generator and the read/verify voltage generator, to be drastically reduced without involving segmentation of the decoding circuit.

Abstract: A sample preparation procedure for mitochondrial (mt) DNA analysis is described. The present method for isolating mtDNA uses sedimentation techniques for separating erythrocytes from lymphocytes and platelets (crude buffy coat fraction), followed by DNA extraction from the crude buffy coat fraction by boiling in water. This approach improves the yield of mutant DNA, enhancing the sensitivity of subsequent mutation interrogation techniques and allowing for meaningful statistical treatment of the degree of heteroplasmy within the mitochondrial DNA.

Abstract: A printhead having multiple print lines of conventional design and a printhead control system for using the multiple print lines in a variety of operations. In one embodiment, the printhead control system prints an image by superimposing the printing from multiple print lines. In another embodiment, the image is printed by alternating the energization of one print line so that each print line is used to print only 1/3 of the image lines. As a result, the print lines are allowed a relatively long time to cool, thus allowing the printhead to be operated at a faster speed. In another embodiment, the printing elements of each print line print with a different image density, and images printed by superimposing the printing elements in the print lines with a variety of combinations depending upon the desired magnitude of the image density.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for utilizing recombinant alphavirus vectors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for making and utilizing eukaryotic layered vector initiation systems.

Abstract: Methods for eliciting or enhancing immune responses to antigens, including tumor antigens, and/or DNA vaccines are provided. The methods employ polypeptides or nucleic acid compositions that contain at least a biologically active portion of a Leishmania braziliensis or Leishmania major homologue of the eukaryotic initiation factor 4A, or a variant thereof. Such polypeptides and compositions are useful for enhancing or eliciting a patient's cellular and/or humoral immune response, for instance within methods for treating tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions.

Abstract: A polishing pad for use in chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) of semiconductor wafers includes a multiplicity of elongated microcolumns embedded in a matrix material body. The elongated microcolumns are oriented parallel to each other and extend from a planarizing surface used to planarize the semiconductor wafers. The elongated microcolumns are uniformly distributed throughout the polishing pad in order to impart uniform properties throughout the polishing pad. The polishing pad can also include elongated pores either coaxial width or interspersed between the elongated microcolumns to provide uniform porosity throughout the polishing pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting genetic mutations in mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase c genes that segregate with Alzheimer's Disease and methods for determining the amount of heteroplasmy of mitochondrial nucleic acid. The invention provides methods for detecting such mutations, as a diagnostic for Alzheimer's Disease, either before or after the onset of clinical symptoms.

Abstract: A non-volatile integrated device having first and second dimensionally different polysilicon gate layers separated by an oxide layer for hot-carrier reliability. More specifically, the oxide and second polysilicon gate layer are selectively etched to form a second gate region over the first polysilicon gate layer that electrically contacts the first polysilicon gate in one direction and is isolated by the oxide in the other direction. Insulating sidewalls are formed over the first polysilicon gate layer regions that are not electrically contacted by the second gate layer to help isolate the second polysilicon gate and form an LDD structure within the substrate for the device.

Abstract: An integrated semiconductor junction antifuse is formed from either adjacent regions of opposite doping types or spaced apart regions of similar doping type within a substrate. In its unblown state, the junction antifuse forms an open circuit that blocks current from flowing while in the blown state, the junction antifuse conducts current. The junction antifuse is blown by applying a breakdown voltage sufficient to overcome a semiconductor junction so that current flows across the reverse-biased semiconductor junction. As current flows across the reverse-biased junction, dopant migration forms a conductive path so that the junction antifuse no longer forms an open circuit.

Abstract: A PCI/ISA computer system architecture is disclosed in which the ISA legacy circuitry (such as the interrupt request controller, DMA controller, and timer counter unit) is integrated within the system controller coupling the processor and PCI buses. Accordingly, the ISA bridge coupling the PCI and ISA buses is simplified relative to prior art PCI-ISA bridges. A high speed communications channel between the system controller and the ISA bridge is established by first placing an address on the PCI bus which is recognizable only by the system controller and the ISA bridge. Data transfer then occurs within standard PCI protocols, but need only require a subset of the A/D lines. Backwards compatibility is maintained, while system performance is improved and system cost is reduced.

Abstract: An electronic module for enhancing an operation of a conventional parking meter. The electronic module comprises a shell defining a hollow conformation and being attachable to a conventional parking meter, in substitution to an upper housing portion of that conventional parking meter. The electronic module has a meter condition sensor for detecting from a distant point one of the time expiry indicator and the violative condition indicator of that parking meter, when the indicator is in an indicating mode, and a vehicle sensor affixed to the shell for detecting from a distant point, a parked vehicle. The electronic module further has: an electronic circuitry mounted inside the shell and having a power source for operating the module; means for receiving a first signal from the meter condition sensor and a second signal from the vehicle sensor; means for processing the first and second signals and means for transmitting a coded message to a remote receiver.

Abstract: A memory module is described which can be programmed with module information, identifying the type and size of the memory module, after completed assembly of the memory module. The memory module includes a plurality of edge connectors for electrically connecting the memory module circuitry external to the memory module, and a plurality of DRAM memory devices electrically connected to corresponding edge connectors for receiving and providing data from and to the external circuitry. The memory module also includes a Serial EEPROM for storing the module information. The Serial EEPROM has a Serial Data pin connected to a first of the edge connectors for providing the module information to the external circuitry. The Serial EEPROM has a Write Control pin for receiving an enabling signal which selectively enables the operation of the Serial EEPROM in Write or Read-Only mode. The memory module further includes interface circuitry which couples the Write Control pin with a second and a third of the edge connectors.

Abstract: A staple remover, with a plurality of magnets by which staples that have been removed are captured and held until they can be suitably disposed of. The staple remover has a first channel member, with a front end from which prongs extend, and a rear end and a second channel member, smaller in width than the first channel member, with a front end from which prongs extend towards the prongs of the first channel member, and a rear end pivotally attached to the rear end of the first channel member, so that the second channel member fits inside the first channel member. The channel members can move between an open position in which the prongs are separated, to a closed position in which the prongs overlap so as to grasp and remove staples from paper or other material in which they are embedded. There are supporting members attached to the channel members, with two or more magnets attached to the supporting members.

Abstract: A submersible, foldable seat for use in a hot tub. The seat is folded down to be used as a seat and folded up to provide an increased unobstructed area for use of the hot tub for other activities such as exercise. The foldable seat uses pivoting attachment members which allow flush connection to the curved hot tub wall. Frame members of the seat use connectors with transverse apertures to rotatably receive tubular portions of the seat frame to allow folding of the seat.

Abstract: A method and system for sharing application programs between multiple computer systems. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a multipoint application sharing (MAS) system that resides at each computer system (i.e., node) in a network of computer systems. The MAS system at each computer system communicates with each MAS system at each other computer system by sending messages over the network. The MAS system enables a user at each computer system to share one or more application programs with each user at each other computer system. To share an application program, a user at a host computer system invokes the application program. Then, the user requests the MAS system to share the invoked application program with users at other computer systems. Each computer that is sharing the application, can view the output of the application and can, under certain circumstances, take control of the application so that it can send remote keyboard and pointing device information to the application.