Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method, system, and device for the auto-reclosing a faulted power transmission line by measuring the characteristics of voltage on a faulted line to determine, in real-time, the moment that the secondary arc is extinguished. A device automatically selects between a plurality of arc extinguishing algorithms based on the compensation level of the transmission line. As a result, reclosing an on-going or existing fault is avoided, while restoration of normal power supply is performed with the minimal possible time interval.

Abstract: A method of assigning expected recovery values to control substances used in analytical testing is disclosed.

Abstract: Fluorescent labeled reporter compounds having a modified cyanine dye that is coupled to a nucleotide derivative through a linker are disclosed. The compounds are useful for nucleic acid sequence analysis. The fluorescent labeled reporter compounds are ring-locked cyanine dyes that are coupled to a nucleotide derivative, such as a modified DNA base, through a linker. These fluorescent labeled reporter compounds can be used as DNA chain-terminators in DNA synthesis to generate DNA fragments that are fluorescently-labeled at the 3?-terminal end of the DNA fragment.

Abstract: A modular chemical handling apparatus has a first component coupled to a second component. The first component is retained proximate to the second component by a locking mechanism. Fluid conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the first component are coupled to corresponding conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the second component by couplers. At least one laterally sliding lock shaft is employed for coupling the first module to the second module and for decoupling the first module from the second module. In one embodiment, counterweights are used to maintain the sliding lock shaft and each of the connection devices in the fully coupled position.

Abstract: A process for the low temperature, non-incineration decontamination of contaminated materials, such as chemical weapon components containing residual quantities of chemical warfare agents. The process includes the steps of (a) contacting the contaminated materials with steam at substantially ambient pressure in a substantially dry first heated vessel for a period of at least about 15 minutes, the steam being at a temperature of at least about 560° C., (b) removing condensible and non-condensible gases from the first heated vessel and heating them in a second vessel at substantially ambient pressures to temperatures of at least about 500° C. for a period of at least about one second in an atmosphere containing steam, and (c) catalytically treating non-condensible gases from the second vessel in the presence of oxygen so as to reduce the concentration of chemical warfare agents to less than about 1.0 mg/m3 at standard temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite sandwich structure, the method comprising a preform assembly method. The method comprises providing a preform (8) comprising at least two sheets (12, 14) connected by a plurality of extensible threads (16), and affixing to the outer face of each sheet (12, 14), a face sheet (18, 22). The adhesion is by a film adhesive (20, 24) placed over the respective sheets (12, 14), and the preform (8) is subjected to pressure or heat to set the film adhesive (20, 24). The method further comprises a method of molding a composite sandwich structure, the method comprising placing a preform (8) in a mold (30), creating pressure differentials between respective chambers (40, 42) within the mold (30), feeding a resinous compound into the mold (30), and allowing the resinous compound to set and cure. The invention also provides composite sandwich structures made in accordance with the methods.

Abstract: An electroporation device having a signal generating circuit (3) connectable at the output to electrodes (5) fittable to a substrate (35) having cells. The electrodes (5) produce an electric field which induces permeabilization of the cell membranes to facilitate introduction of substances into the cells. The amplitude of the signal (12) applied to the electrodes is closed-loop controlled on the basis of the impedance (Z(?)) of the substrate, so as to regulate the amplitude of the signal following a reduction in impedance caused by permeabilization of the cell membranes.

Abstract: A length adjustable conduit has a hollow tubular body and a hollow tubular shaft coaxially disposed in fluid tight communication with the hollow tubular body. The conduit further includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the combined length of the tubular body and tubular shaft.

Abstract: An analyte detection system utilizing a combination of fluorescent labels for labeling particles and an analyte specific fluorescent analyte detection dye. The particles contain a combination of fluorescent labels for coding the particles and an analyte specific fluorescent dye. The particles can be used to identify and quantify analytes in an analytical sample by reaction of the analytical sample with the particles. An analytical device can identify the particles according to the combination of fluorescent labels. The device can then correlate the identified particle with the analyte specific fluorescent analyte detection dye. Multiple subpopulations of particles can be used to identify and quantify multi-analytes in a single analytical sample. Near infrared (NIR) fluorescent labels useful in the detection system are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are creatine salts having the general formula wherein A is a member of a group consisting of an anion of ketoglutaric acid and succinic acid.

Abstract: A device for microfluidic control comprising a regulator that is moveable in a conduit where the regulator is a composite polymer formed from a composite mixture comprising a polymerizable precursor and a particulate filler.

Abstract: A chromium complex for use in treating metabolic disorders, particularly Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: A variable-ratio transmission device for use in connection with a machine, such as a vehicle, comprising a stepless speed change gear with a continuously variable-ratio over an extremely wide range of speeds.

Abstract: Articles, particularly fibers, whose shape is dependent on temperature. The articles have a first component composed of a sharply-melting crystalline polymer and an overlapping second component. As the crystalline polymer is cooled through its melting range, the volume of the first component increases much more rapidly than the volume of the second component. As a result, the shape of the article changes. Such fibers can be incorporated into fibrous articles having temperature-dependent thermal insulation properties.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel adapter system for mounting different wheel hubs with protruding lugs, while allowing for quick assembly and disassembly can comprise a rim having a periphery for supporting a tire, a web plate for mounting on the opposed side of the rim, a plurality of inwardly projecting mounting bolts for placement through the web plate holes, an adapter plate having a first series of spaced apart bores for receiving the lugs, a second series of spaced apart bores for receiving the mounting bolts, and fasteners for fastening the adapter plate to the lugs and the bolts.

Abstract: A book rack and pencil tray combination has a book rack and a pencil case attached to the bottom wall of the book rack. The pencil case is optionally attached to the bottom wall of the book rack by a pencil case attachment plate attached to the bottom wall of the pencil case. The pencil case attachment plate is typically attached to the bottom wall of the pencil case such that a portion of the bottom wall of the book rack is sandwiched between the pencil case attachment plate and the bottom wall of the pencil case.