Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for purifying nucleic acids from whole cells in a sample, such as whole blood. Also provided is the use of a filter device in same.

Abstract: A molecule of formula (I); wherein: X is a halogen, or a substituted sulfonate group; m=1-5; n=1-5; R1, R2=H, C1-4 lower alkyl or C1-4 lower alkyl chain having additional functionality; and the amino group −NR1R2 linked to the anthraquinone is primary, secondary or tertiary or is a tertiary group in the N-oxide form having the formula —N(O)R1R2.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed having the formula: (RBa2Cu3O7−&dgr;)x+(PrBa2Cu3O7−&dgr;)1−x wherein: R comprises Y, Ce, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and/or Lu; 0<x≦1; and &dgr; is such that the R Ba2Cu3O7−&dgr; component of the composition is in a metallic or transitional phase.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for training a player of a game in which an object is projected towards the player at a normal velocity range. Depending on the application of the training method, the normal range of velocity for the projected object in the game is determined. An apparatus is provided for projecting the object at a velocity greater than the normal velocity range. The object is projected towards the player at the velocity greater than the normal velocity range. This routine is repeated to improve ocular conditioning and physical objects of the game.

Abstract: Bungy jumping apparatus which includes one or more cables (5), means for securing the cable or cables (5) above a jump cavity (2) so as to extend across the jump cavity, a jumping platform (6) supported on one of the cables (5) and securable in a predetermined position on the cable, a bungy securable to the jumping platform (6), and transporting means for carrying jumpers from one edge of the jump cavity (2) to the jumping platform (6) along the cable (5).

Abstract: The present invention is a frame assembly for a barbecue grill that provides rigid support for a cooking chamber and a work surface disposed adjacent to the chamber. The frame assembly comprises at least two U-shaped frame members, each formed of a bended contiguous tubular material, with at least one support member disposed transverse to the U-shaped members attached thereto, such that the two U-shaped frame members are in a spaced relation to each other to create a space therebetween to accommodate a cooking chamber and a work surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for fabrication of textiles. The method includes the step of passing a yarn or product along a path through a device. The method also includes applying a rotation force to the yarn or product with at least one jet of liquid directed by the device.

Abstract: A new apparatus and methods for automatically loading an article onto a printing surface of a printing machine, and preferably provide a completely reproducible placement of the textile on the printing machine. In accordance with the present invention, the apparatus includes a first support structure having a surface including a first area and a second area, and adapted to support at least one textile thereon. A second support structure is also provided proximate the second area of the first support structure, having a textile lifting mechanism and a textile transfer mechanism. The first support structure in one embodiment is a conveyor table having a primary textile indexing mechanism, such as a laser created line, a vertical stop, or a compact table with angled side edges. The indexing mechanism may be contoured to approximate a periphery of a portion of the textile. Supplemental or secondary indexing mechanisms may also be used, including lasers or the like.

Abstract: A household fan with motor and motor housing for shielding the motor. The electric motor is preferably a four-pole permanent-split capacitor motor with a narrow profile enabling it to fit within a narrow box fan, the motor having a stator including a core of stacked laminations. A first outermost lamination defines a first supporting surface, and a second outermost lamination defines a second supporting surface on which the front and rear casings are supported. Copper windings are wound about the core. A rotor has an output shaft which passes through a central region of the core. The front and rear casings are generally dome-shaped. Each casing has a circumferential side wall and a vented end wall. The front casing has a recessed area around the opening for the output shaft such that a portion of the bladed propeller assembly protrudes within the recessed area, allowing for a narrow profile design. Radially extending legs allow for mounting on parallel brackets along a rear grill of the fan.

Abstract: A process for producing inorganic molds involving molding a kneaded mixture containing a particulate inorganic material and water, which process comprises adding water-soluble hemicellulose to the kneaded mixture. The process provides inorganic molds with excellent dispersion stability of the inorganic material particles and improved plasticity, workability including fillability and shape retention, as well as strength.

Abstract: A door assembly comprising a door body having a bottom edge is disclosed. The door body is selectively movable up and down to open and close an opening. The door assembly further comprises a safety edge attached to the bottom edge of the door body, the safety edge being an extrudate extruded from a deformable material and comprising a first and second chamber formed in integrated cooperative redundancy in the extrudate, wherein the first chamber comprises a first sensor body and the second chamber comprises a second sensor body, each sensor body being responsive to an impact.

Abstract: A vacuum bed (110,210,310,410,510) for holding an article on and to the top sheet (25) of the bed is disclosed. The top sheet (25) includes a plurality of holes (34) therein. The bed further has a bottom sheet (21) spaced apart from and below the top sheet (25). A vacuum chamber (30) is formed between the bottom and top sheets (21,25). A vacuum source (8) in communications with the vacuum chamber (30) draws air through the holes (34) in the top sheet (25) forming a vacuum zone (120,220,320,420,520). Means are disclosed within the vacuum chamber (30) to control and adjust the size of the vacuum zone created on the top sheet (25) to hold articles of different widths and heights.

Abstract: A book covering, for example for protecting a dust jacket on a hardback book, has a transparent front sheet (10) and overlapping upper and lower rear sheets (12,14) which can be secured together by means of an adhesive strip (26). In an alternative embodiment, one of the rear sheets may be omitted and the adhesive (26) applied to the upper edge of the transparent front sheet (10). That sheet may then be folded over by the required amount, according to the size of book to be covered, and secured to the rear sheet (14).