Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH167, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH167, to the plants of inbred corn line LH167 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH167 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH167 with another corn line.

Abstract: The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane. The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patient's skin is also disclosed.

Abstract: Plasma polymerized organic films deposited on a substrate exhibit broad bandwidth photoluminescence after excitation with blue, violet, or ultraviolet light. The photoluminescent properties of such organic films may be exploited by using such films as wavelength transformers for photovoltaic materials, as organic solid-state gain media, as process quality control tools, and as color-correcting coatings for fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH181, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH181, to the plants of inbred corn line LH181 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH181 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH181 with another corn line.

Abstract: The design, and synthesis of peptide-based molecules termed helizymes which possess catalytic activity are described herein The catalytic molecules of the invention comprise a number of amphiphilic helical peptides, which interact via hydrophobic interactions and which are bonded at their carboxyl ends to a multifunctional base. Active site residues functional for catalysis are positioned within or at the N-termini of the helical peptides. The helizyme molecule adopts a conformation in aqueous medium such that a substrate binding pocket is formed and such that functional active site geometry results from the association of the helical peptides Specifically exemplified helizymes possess specificities and at least one catalytic activity of chymotrypsin, trypsin and acetylcholine esterase.

Abstract: A well testing method and apparatus for reservoir characterization during a drilling operation by making use of conventional drilling facilities. The tests can be performed at various degrees of wellbore penetration in the formation. If the test is conducted as soon as the top of the formation is penetrated by the bit, the effects of formation damage (skin) may be minimized or even eliminated. The proposed technique is particularly suitable for formations displaying weak pore structure, tight formation, and/or relatively low reservoir pressure. The method consists of two major steps; a drawdown test with a variable rate, and a build up test. A computer simulator is necessary and also useful for pressure transient analysis for determination of reservoir pressure and transmissibility. From the data recorded from a single well test utilizing this method and apparatus, fluid mobility and formation thickness can be calculated.

Abstract: A method for externally eradicating by inactivation infectious pathogenic contaminants in body tissues, such as blood, so that it can be introduced into an animal comprises admixing the body tissues with an effective, non-toxic, amount of a photoactive agent which selectively binds to the contaminant, passing the resulting mixture through an irradiation chamber, and then irradiating the resulting mixture with an effective level of visible light for an effective period of time to eradicate the contaminants.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH197, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH197, to the plants of inbred corn line LH197 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH197 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH197 with another corn line.

Abstract: A method of preparation of substituted halogenodiazines which are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of novel unfused heterobicyclic compounds, and the products thereof.The reaction consists of the addition of an organolithium reagent with subsequent dehydrogenation of the addition product. The reaction takes place in one reaction vessel, without isolation of the substituted halogenodihydrodiazine intermediate. The reactions proceed at moderate temperature and in a short amount of time, which decreases the probability of side reactions and increases yield. Furthermore, the workup step is conducted under two-phase conditions to prevent hydrolysis of the substituted halogenodiazine to a substituted hydroxydiazine. The method is easy, efficient and results in a high yield of product.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH198, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH198, to the plants of inbred corn line LH198 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH198 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH198 with another corn line.

Abstract: The invention features a method for inhibiting proliferation of osteoblasts in a mammal in need of such inhibition. The method entails administering PF4. PF4 can be used to treat both diseases characterized by primary changes in osteoblastic cell function/activity (e.g., ossifying fibroma and fibrous dysplasia, osteoblastoma and osteoid osteoma, and osteosarcoma) and diseases or systemic conditions affecting bone in which abnormal osteoblastic cell function/activity is a secondary effect (e.g., acromegaly, hypercalcemia, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, osteoporosis, or Paget's disease of bone). In addition, PF4 may be used to treat diseases associated with localized changes in bone metabolism in which abnormal osteoblastic cell function/activity contributes to pathogenic bone changes.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH217, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH217, to the plants of inbred corn line LH217 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH217 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH217 with another corn line.

Abstract: Novel 4-[(alkyl or dialkyl)amino]quinolines are disclosed that are prepared by condensinBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe United States government has rights in this invention as a result of a grant from the NIAID of the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH164, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH164, to the plants of inbred corn line LH164 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH164 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH164 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH206, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH206, to the plants of inbred corn line LH206 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH206 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH206 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH199, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH199, to the plants of inbred corn line LH199 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH199 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH199 with another corn line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing esters without the aid of a conventional acid catalyst. A mixture of a monohydric aliphatic alcohol and a lower carboxylic acid is provided in a reaction vessel equipped with a fractionating column connected to a condenser and a collecting vessel. Heating means and a device for passing small bubbles of gas through the reactants are included. The alcohol/carboxylic acid mixture is maintained at a temperature of at least about the boiling point of the alcohol, but below about the boiling point of the carboxylic acid, and a gas inert to the esterification reaction is bubbled through the mixture to remove the esterification product therein formed. The removed vapors are collected and condensed, and the esterification product is recovered in high conversion and purity.

Abstract: Displacement measuring apparatus for measuring the displacement and movement of an object includes a sensor having an operative surface and circuitry for producing an electrical output signal whose value is dependent upon the area of the operative surface covered by an electrical/magnetic field producing member. The apparatus also includes an elongate, flexible band capable of producing an electric/magnetic field, where the band is attached at one end to the sensor to roll over and cover or unroll from over and uncover the operative surface as the object whose displacement is to be measured is moved. The value of the electrical output signal produced by the circuitry is thus dependent upon the area of the operative surface covered by the band and thus by the position and movement of the object.

Abstract: New strains of microorganisms producing anti-Campylobacter metabolites have been identified which have the ability to utilize mucin as a sole substrate for growth and the ability to reduce and/or inhibit the incidence of Campylobacter jejuni colonization in poultry.

Abstract: A new interspecific hybrid elm tree of U. japonica.times.U. pumila which expresses exceptional vigor when young, attractive crown shape, compact habit, dense foliage concentration, resistance to branch shearing forces of weather, and a high level of resistance to common elm diseases and elm leaf minor to which previous similar hybrid trees and siblings have shown susceptibility.