Abstract: Nucleosides and oligonucleosides functionalized to include carbamate functionality, and derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention further include steroids, reporter molecules, reporter enzymes, lipophilic molecules, peptides or proteins attached to the nucleosides through the carbamate group.

Abstract: A system for switching exclusive authority to perform a predefined system-wide task between machines in a network comprises: a database having an attribute for identifying a master server in the domain to exclusively perform the predefined network-wide task. The database is replicated on each of the servers in the domain. The attribute may be changed so as to change the master server to another one of the servers in the domain. While multiple servers in the network may be physically capable of performing the predefined system-wide task, at any one time only one server may be designated as the master server. The master server role may, however, be “floated” among various servers in the network. At any particular moment, the machine which currently holds the master server role is referred to as the master server role owner and is identified in an attribute, role owner, that is stored on each server in the network.

Abstract: A storage media is disclosed and comprises a storage body and a readable indelible mark formed in the body such that portions thereof are indelibly altered. The mark is read by writing first data to the body in the region of the mark, and reading second data from the body in such region. The written first data is not accepted where the portions of the body are indelibly altered. Accordingly, the read second data corresponds to the written first data with segments thereof missing. The missing segments of the first data correspond to the portions of the body indelibly altered. In a preferred embodiment, the storage media comprises a magnetic rotatable disk having a substantially planar substrate and a magnetizable layer deposited thereon. The reading and writing are therefore performed magnetically.

Abstract: A connector system having a header connector and a receptacle connector. The header connector has an array of pins. The modular receptacle connector comprises a ground receptacle contact that contacts adjacent mating surfaces of a pin, and a signal receptacle contact for engaging another pin.

Abstract: Tetrahydrofuranyl compounds are provided that are functionalized to include pendant conjugate groups, and which are useful in diagnosis assays and as research reagents. Novel intermediates for the synthesis of the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A start signal is supplied to MOS transistor Q8, MOS transistor Q8 is turned on, the first current mirror circuit is driven, and the same mirror current flows in MOS transistors Q4-Q7. Then, of two MOS transistors Q8 and Q9 that compose the second current mirror circuit, to MOS transistor Q8 is connected a resistor R2 and to MOS transistor Q9 is supplied a reference signal (Vref). According to such a configuration, reference current (Iref) that is generated in resistor R2 becomes current corresponding to the reference signal (Vref), and thereby output current (Iout) is outputted from MOS transistor Q7 based on this reference current (Iref).

Abstract: A compact image steering and focusing device has a generally rectangular frame containing at least one illuminator and at least one and preferably two cameras and a pan/tilt mirror on a tilting frame. There is a tilt axis through the frame. A tilt motor is attached to the frame to turn the frame about the tilt axis. Another camera is positioned in optical alignment with the pan/tilt mirror. The device can fit behind the cover plate of an automated teller machine. Images from the cameras on the titling frame are used to focus the other camera on one eye of the automated teller machine user to identify the user by iris analysis and comparison to an iris image or iris code on file.

Abstract: Peptides capable of inhibiting complement activation are provided. Methods of inhibiting complement activation and complement-mediated tissue injury using these peptides are also provided. In addition, a method of producing compositions capable of inhibiting complement activation using these peptides is provided, along with the peptide analogs and peptidomimetics produced by the method.

Abstract: Propanoic acid derivatives of formula (1) are described: Ar—X1—Ar1—Z—R  (1) in which Ar is a nitrogen base containing group; X1 is linker atom or group; Ar1 is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing aromatic or non-aromatic monocycle; Z is a group —CH(R13)CH2— [in which R13 is an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heteroaliphatic, heterocycloaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic group], —C(R12a)(R13)—CH(R12b)— [in which R12a and R12b together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a C3-7cycloalkyl group] or C(R13)═CH—; R is a carboxylic acid (—CO2H) or a derivative or biostere thereof; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of &agr;V integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: A modular jack has an insulative insert having outer walls defining a first recess therein. The insert is mounted within an insulating housing interior section. A cap having outer walls defining a second recess therein is mounted within the insert first recess so that the first and second recesses together form an internal cavity for receiving an electrical device. First and second elongate portions of a conductive contact together securely grasp the insert outer wall and a bridging portion of the contact resides at the insert outer wall edge. The cap also has a rear wall having a rear face that faces in a rear direction, and the contact also has a rear portion adjacent the cap and facing in the rear direction. The cap rear wall rear face extends farther in the rear direction than the contact rear portion. A grounding shield fits over the jack and has a planar rear panel with a rear face that faces in the rear direction. The rear panel covers the cap rear wall rear face and the contact rear portion.

Abstract: A disk cartridge comprising a rotatable disk having upper and lower surfaces; an outer casing for rotatably housing the disk, the casing comprising upper and lower shells that mate to form the casing, each of the upper and lower shells having an inner surface disposed in facing relation to a respective surface of the disk; and a spun fabric liner comprising a plurality of PTFE fibers, the fabric liner being attached to the inner surface of one of the upper and lower shells, a main body of the fabric liner lying against the inner surface of the one shell and being spaced a predetermined distance from the respective surface of the disk, whereby the fibers wipe the surface of the disk while the main body of the liner remains spaced from the disk, thereby reducing drag on the disk.

Abstract: A computer recovery system provided on a removable high capacity disk. In the event that a user encounters an abnormal operating condition, the user inserts the removable high capacity disk into the computer and restarts the computer. The computer boots either directly from the removable high capacity disk or from a floppy disk which transfers control to the removable high capacity disk. The removable high capacity disk includes all of the files necessary to load the computer operating system and launch the graphical user interface of the operating system such that the user is provided with a familiar operating environment. The removable high capacity disk also includes a suite of software recovery software which attempt to ascertain and correct the cause of the abnormal operating condition to return the computer system to a normal operating condition.

Abstract: A head loading and parking apparatus for a disk drive device is disclosed that is characterized by varying a voice coil current and voltage during a head loading process. The varying voltage nudges read-write heads off of a load ramp and onto the surface of a data storage medium. Peak power is controlled by selectively turning off portions of the electronic system.

Abstract: A centralized database system is used in a wireless location system that determines the geographical locations of mobile wireless transmitters, the wireless location system including signal collection systems, location processors for processing digitized RF data provided by the signal collection systems, and a centralized database system for managing resources in the wireless location system. The centralized database system includes a computer, a database, and a plurality of software processes for managing the wireless location system, providing interfaces to external users and applications, and storing location records and configuration information.

Abstract: An effective anti-IL-5 recombinant antibody molecule comprising heavy and/or light chain antigen-binding residues from a donor antibody.

Abstract: A socket for connecting an electrical component to a circuit substrate is disclosed. The electrical component has a terminal extending along a terminal axis therefrom. The socket includes a base, a contact secured to the base to electrically connect the terminal to the circuit substrate, a cover attached to the base, and an actuator. The contact includes a beam portion elongated along a beam axis, and a mating portion flexibly connected to the beam portion. The mating portion includes a first contact mating element having a first contact aperture, and a second contact mating element that is flexibly connected to the first contact mating element and has a second contact aperture. The cover has a lead-in aperture for receiving the terminal and allowing the terminal to enter one of the contact apertures. The actuator is operatively coupled to the contact, for causing the contact mating elements to rotate and to engage the terminal.

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for mechanically supporting the main body of an electrical connector to a circuit substrate, such as a daughterboard Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The PCB stiffener assembly is utilized to minimize bowing in the PC Board. The stiffener assembly includes a two-piece or split body having a top clamp and a bottom channel. A latch formed on the top clamp fits over and connectively engages a retention structure disposed on a rear surface of the connector housing. A bottom portion of the top clamp is disposed within the bottom channel. The bottom channel rests on the PCB and the legs of the bottom channel extend upward form the surface of the PCB. One leg of the bottom channel rest against the rear panel and fits under the retention structure. Fasteners pass through the PCB and the bottom channel and engage the top clamp thereby retaining the connector on the PCB.

Abstract: Libraries of ethylenediamine compounds having the general formula (I): wherein R1 to R6, m, n, o and p are as defined herein, are prepared using solid phase combinatorial chemistry techniques. A heterocyclic alcohol is reacted with an ethylenediamine bound to a solid support to give a scaffold having sites of diversity. Libraries of the invention are useful for screening in biological assays in order to identify pharmaceutically useful compounds.

Abstract: The first accommodation space forming body is joined to the supporting base plate, and the second accommodation space forming body is joined to the first accommodation space forming body. Accommodation space S is formed between the accommodation space forming bodies. The positioning body is joined to the second accommodation space forming body. The accommodation space forming bodies are fixed onto the supporting base plate by screwing the screws. The profile and size of the first accommodation space forming body are the same as those of the second accommodation space forming body. The accommodation space forming bodies are joined to each other by the engagement of the engaging protrusions with the engaging recesses.