Abstract: A simple, environmentally benign building for on-site erection and fabrication is made of monolithic, architectural, structural walls, beams, girders, joists and panels of relatively high physical strength which exhibit great durability and resistance to fire, wind and seismic damage and which have highly desirable acoustic and thermal transfer characteristics. The wall is constructed by casting a core of flowable fibrous, foam-cement mix between two, thin panels of manufactured, exterior-grade fiberglass reinforced cement board. Particles and proteins from the core mix penetrate, migrate into and fill interstitial spaces in the cement board, forming a strong, continuous and homogenous bond between the fill material and the board itself. This imparts additional strength to the cement board by filling the interstitial voids, creating a solid, homogeneous wall. The wall, girder, etc.

Abstract: A microprocessor having a test mode wherein a test instruction including an instruction for executing the whole microprogram routine and a step-execution instruction for executing only one microinstruction of an arbitrary address in a micro ROM for easily diagnosing each internal function blocks by independently operating them, and a circuit for changing the content of sequence field of the microinstruction outputted to the microsequencer at executing the step-instruction. The circuit is used for executing the microprogram routine step by step with combining instructions which execute only one microinstruction, or a specified instruction between two continuous microinstructions of a microprogram routine, so that the cause of fault points in the microprocessor can be easily specified.

Abstract: A financial analysis system for mathematically modeling an investment on a computer provides an improved computer user interface and a help method for teaching a user how to use the analysis system and for explaining the meaning of items on the screen. An investment term is broken up into two or more incremental periods and unique parameters may be associated with each incremental period so as to allow for the modeling of discrete events and permit varying of input assumptions of one or more incremental periods. In accordance with this scheme, results are displayed with each incremental period having its associated result or results. A method for displaying help text to explain the purpose, function and ordering of items displayed in a computer financial analysis system is disclosed. The help text is visually associated with an item that is displayed in context on the screen.

Abstract: A pump, submerged in a fluid in a pump or well, has a buoyant outer, enclosing casing. Communicated to the casing are a conduit to supplying compressed air to the casing, a conduit for carrying the exhausted air away from the casing, an inlet and check valve for permitting entry of fluid into the casing, and an outlet and a check valve connected to discharge piping for carrying fluid away from the casing. The outer casing slides vertically relative to the discharge piping and is supported by the discharge piping for vertical movement between upper and lower stops where the casing actuates an air exhaust valve and a compressed air inlet valve. When the buoyant casing is in the upper position, air within the casing can escape through the open chamber air exhaust valve and compressed air entry is blocked to the casing through the closed compressed air inlet valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit apparatus for the charge and discharge monitoring of electrical accumulators (20) or accumulator cells connected to one another in series to a charging current source (28). The apparatus includes one monitoring module (21) for each accumulator, or for each accumulator cell, with the monitoring module having a charging current limitation circuit and a first signal generator for displaying the operating state of the charging current limitation circuit. The charging current limitation circuit is acted on in dependence on a temperature signal corresponding to the temperature of the accumulator (20), or of the accumulator cell. A control signal circuit (29) is connected to the first signal generators, with the output signal of the control signal circuit (29) being applied to the charging current source (28) in order to control the charging current delivered by it.

Abstract: Positive-negative selector (PNS) vectors are provided for modifying a target DNA sequence contained in the genome of a target cell capable of homologous recombination. The vector comprises a first DNA sequence which contains at least one sequence portion which is substantially homologous to a portion of a first region of a target DNA sequence. The vector also includes a second DNA sequence containing at least one sequence portion which is substantially homologous to another portion of a second region of a target DNA sequence. A third DNA sequence is positioned between the first and second DNA sequences and encodes a positive selection marker which when expressed is functional in the target cell in which the vector is used. A fourth DNA sequence encoding a negative selection marker, also functional in the target cell, is positioned 5' to the first or 3' to the second DNA sequence and is substantially incapable of homologous recombination with the target DNA sequence.

Abstract: A resilient tubular graft is delivered into place within a body passage by elongating the graft to reduce its diameter and then directing the graft to the desired position while in the elongated condition. The graft is carried into position by a pair of elongate members mounted for longitudinal movement relative to one other. Flexible lines secure opposite ends of the graft to the respective elongate members whereby relative longitudinal movement of the members functions to elongate the graft and reduce its diameter. The lines extend around the graft to impart radial compression thereto simultaneously with elongation of the graft. Upon placement of the graft at the desired location within a body passage, the lines are released to permit the graft to expand into engagement with the passage. Barbs on the graft provide for secure engagement of the graft with a body passage.

Abstract: A bill pay system wherein participating consumers pay bills to participating billers through a payment network operating according to preset rules. The participating consumers receive bills from participating billers (paper/mail bills, e-mail notices, implied bills for automatic debts) which indicate an amount, and a unique biller identification number. To authorize a remittance, a consumer transmits to its bank (a participating bank) a bill pay order indicating a payment date, a payment amount, the consumer's account number with the biller, a source of funds and the biller's biller identification number, either directly or by reference to static data containing those data elements. Bank C then submits a payment message to a payment network, and the payment network, which assigns the biller reference numbers, forwards the payment message to the biller's bank.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing mass-selected particles. A mass filter adapted to receive a flux of particles at its entry emits a mass-selected subset of the received flux of particles at its exit, and an electrode configuration provides electric fields for deflecting at least some of the mass-selected subset of particles thus emitted across a substantially open spatial region through substantially 180 degrees of arc. The deflected particles can be collected, converted, fragmented, or detected. The apparatus and method are suitable for use with a multipole (e.g., quadrupole) mass filter, and the electrode configuration can easily be retrofitted to existing installed multipole mass spectrometers as well as adapted to newly manufactured designs.

Abstract: A computer-aided chemical illustration system is disclosed. Techniques provided include: 1) efficient drawing of bonds; 2) drawing different bond types during a single mode; 3) determining bisect angles for bonds; 4) labeling atoms on the fly; 5) automatic alignment of atom labels; 6) custom alignment of atom labels; 7) changing the type, style, or orientation of an object while it is being drawn; 8) detection of ring structures; and 9) shifting bonds around on a ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and methods useful for producing recombinant glucose-6-phosphate (G-6-Pase). In addition, the invention relates to specific mutations in the gene encoding human G-6-Pase and methods for detecting the mutations and thus diagnosing the genetic disease that causes glycogen storage disease type 1A.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for accessing remote electronic facilities and displaying associated information on a conventional television set. The electronic device self-configures itself upon power-up or reset by initiating a data call to a configuring facility. Information related to available facilities and programming, autonomous mail checking is downloaded to the electronic device. The electronic device displays a menu including several user selectable facilities on the display for a user. The user chooses one of the options from the menu by use of a remote keypad control, similar to a conventional television remote control. The options available include printing, electronic mail and other news and information services. Interfacing the electronic device with a stylus-type pointing device permits sketching and drawing on the television, including superposition of images on captured television images.

Abstract: Flavored food and pharmaceutical compositions include one or more flavor additives incorporated within polymeric particles, usually within an internal pore network defined by individual polymeric particles. The polymeric particles are, in turn, dispersed within and/or over a surface of an orally-deliverable matrix material, which is usually a solid or semi-solid substrate. In the case of chewable compositions, the flavor additives will be released into the orally-deliverable matrix material as the composition is chewed and held in the mouth, thus prolonging the flavor of the composition. In the case of dried powders and mixes, the flavor will typically be made available as the product is consumed or be released into the matrix material as the composition is further processed. When two flavors are combined with the polymeric particles, the relative amounts of the additives can be selected to provide simultaneous release and exhaustion of the additives.

Abstract: A method for entering data into a computer generated form including field areas of preselected height and width includes the steps of converting handwritten characters of arbitrary height which may be greater than the preselected height formed on the screen to computer generated characters and displaying the computer generated characters within a field area. Additionally, handwritten characters to be entered into several field areas are grouped, converted, and displayed in selected field areas.

Abstract: A device for accurately delivering aerosolized doses of a medicament disperses a measured amount of drug in a measured volume of carrier gas and transfers the resulting aerosol to a chamber prior to inhalation by a patient. The chamber is filled efficiently with the aerosol, and inhalation by the patient draws the aerosol dose into the lungs. This is followed by the inhalation of atmospheric air that will push the initial dose well into the lung interiors. The apparatus optimally includes a dose regulator, a counter, a clock, a dose memory and a signal to indicate when a dose is ready for inhalation. Optimal chamber designs are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving multiple telephone transmission signals over a single twisted pair. An analog signal from a local switching station is converted to an 80 kbits/sec signal for transmission over a twisted pair. A remote terminal converts the 80 kbits/sec signal back into a conventional analog signal for use in conventional telephone, facsimile or other related equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand held scanner with a motorized drive capability. The motorized drive employs a clutchless motor system. In manual operation, the scanner operates as a standard non-motorized scanner in which the user can neither see nor feel any effects of the motor system. In the motorized mode, a worm gear mounted on the motor's drive shaft causes the drive gear/friction wheel assembly to engage the drive rollers.

Abstract: A truck, trailer or other vehicle and a method of collecting recyclable materials are disclosed in which such materials are kept segregated in a container, box or otherwise near a home or an apartment, then the materials not originally placed in a container are so placed and then the container is lifted and moved to a position at which it is inverted and emptied of its materials, while still segregated, into respective compartments on the vehicle. The vehicle has a bed, a pair of outer side walls, and inner walls for defining a plurality of compartments extending longitudinally of the vehicle. Each compartment is adapted for receiving a specific recyclable material. Each compartment has a ram for forcing the materials out of the compartment through an access opening. The container is provided with front access openings to permit recyclable materials to be put into respective compartments of the container.

Abstract: A memory array such as an EPROM device includes circuitry that permits testing of a I/O portion of the device without writing data to the EPROM. A data program block that applies a data dependent high voltage pulse to a selected column line for programming can be set to programming or test mode. In the normal, or programming mode, the data input to the data program block is output to the EPROM memory array as is normally required to write to the device. In the test mode, the data output from the data program block controllably connects or decouples the array input line to ground depending upon a binary state of the the input signal. A test output is evaluated using the same sense amp used to evaluate data read from a memory cells of the EPROM array during normal read operations. To prevent writing to the memory cells of the memory array during test, the programming voltage supply is prevented from being applied to a selected column line and all rows in the memory array are deselected simultaneously.

Abstract: An associative memory system using an associative memory circuit, capable of performing hit judgment on cache data at a high speed. The associative memory system comprises a virtual-address holding CAM circuit 2 for outputting a hit signal 5 when the data previously stored in a supplied address coincides with a supplied virtual address 4, a cache-tag memory circuit 1 for outputting cache-tag data coinciding with the supplied virtual address 4 when the data is present, and a physical-address holding CAM circuit 3 which connects with an output line for outputting the hit signal 5 given from the CAM circuit 2 and outputs the hit signal 6 when a physical address previously stored in the memory area from which the hit signal is outputted coincides with cache tag data supplied from the cache-tag memory circuit 1.