Abstract: A device for forming a cavity in a bone includes a body defining a longitudinal axis, a flange defined on the body having two surfaces that meet an edge that is oriented oblique to the longitudinal axis, serrations defined on an outer surface of the body for forming the cavity, an internal fluid passageway defined within the body for directing fluid to the serrations, and a connector extending from the flange that is configured to be connected to an oscillating dental instrument.

Abstract: A fat accumulation inhibitor includes, as an active ingredient, a plant belonging to the genus Cirsium.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding an SGT1 polypeptide, or a CLC-pKG polypeptide, or a HD-hydrolase-like polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding an SGT1 polypeptide, or a CLC-pKG polypeptide, or a HD-hydrolase-like polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants. The invention also provides constructs useful in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A multi-grip exercise weight apparatus includes a weight plate pivotally attached to a bar handle such that the weight plate is pivotable in both angular directions. A grip ring is disposed around the perimeter of the weight plate. A plurality of support spokes extend from a central hub on the weight plate radially outwardly to the grip ring. A plurality of different grip regions are defined on the grip ring between adjacent support spokes. An end handle, or kettlebell handle, may be attached to the weight plate to provide a looped kettlebell-type grip.

Abstract: A multi-grip exercise weight apparatus includes a weight plate pivotally attached to a bar handle such that the weight plate is pivotable in both angular directions. A grip ring is disposed around the perimeter of the weight plate. A plurality of support spokes extend from a central hub on the weight plate radially outwardly to the grip ring. A plurality of different grip regions are defined on the grip ring between adjacent support spokes. An end handle may be attached to the weight plate to provide a looped kettlebell-type grip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits useful for the detection of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample. In general, the methods of the present invention are predicated on the target-mediated capture of a nuclease into a complex wherein the extent of complex formation, as measured by nuclease activity, is positively correlated with the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat a cognitive impairment and/or disorder. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrode and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a pulse generating source and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the cognitive disorder and/or enhancing the cognitive ability.

Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to the diagnosis and treatment of androgen disorders and/or deficiencies, e.g. low testosterone.

Abstract: The present invention is predicated, in part, on the identification of a gene involved in salinity tolerance in plants. As such, the present invention relates to methods for modulating salinity tolerance in plants. The present invention also provides plant cells and plants having modulated salinity tolerance. In further embodiments, the present invention also provides methods for determining the salinity tolerance of plant cells and plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting a target nucleotide sequence in a sample. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for detecting a target nucleotide sequence in a sample which utilise a nuclease-aptamer complex. The present invention also provides nuclease-binding aptamers, nuclease-aptamer complexes and linker molecules that may be used in accordance with the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing various economically important yield-related traits in plants. More specifically, the present invention concerns a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding a CLC-like (Chloride Channel-like) polypeptide, or an OsBURP-like (BURP-domain containing protein) polypeptide, or an AP2/ERF polypeptide or a protein fusion comprising a TPS (trehalose-6-phosphate synthase) and a TPP (trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase) polypeptide or modulating one or more nucleic acid encoding a TPS and a TPP enzyme, whether comprised in the same or in separate molecules. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acids and constructs comprising them, useful in performing the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A transfer device and method for transferring articles moving in a first conveyor path to a second perpendicular path is disclosed. The transfer device includes a wheel transfer vane assembly having a wheel assembly. Wheels used in the wheel assembly have a circumferential surface with a generally “D” configuration. The wheels have a first, generally flat side and a second, curved side.

Abstract: A device for forming a cavity in a bone includes a body defining a longitudinal axis, a flange defined on the body having two surfaces that meet an edge that is oriented oblique to the longitudinal axis, serrations defined on an outer surface of the body for forming the cavity, an internal fluid passageway defined within the body for directing fluid to the serrations, and a connector extending from the flange that is configured to be connected to an oscillating dental instrument.

Abstract: The present invention considers the telematics systems providing apparatus and operation methods for apparatus, including wireless, accelerometer and gyroscope capabilities offering: trajectory recovery on transportation vehicle in the case of the predefined event, specific driving event detections like drifting, side-slip, roll-over, abrupt turning, as well as driving under influence, inherently enhanced positioning of the vehicle, as well as capability to provide method for behavior analysis of the vehicle. Proposed method of operation being executed in cloud allows fleet management individual and sub-group behavior analysis, combined with ability of emergency related activities, as well as charging, remote system control and maintainance. Proposed solution is addressing apparatus and method of operation allowing “pay HOW your drive” vehicle operation.

Abstract: An optical compound sheet for a backlight module includes a base layer formed of a transparent material, a plurality of structured patterns formed on the base layer at a predetermined interval, a light-condensing layer which includes a surface coating including nano-particles distributed on the surface of the structured patterns at the thickness of 0.01 ?m to 1 ?m, and an anti-scratching layer which is coated under the base layer at the thickness of 0.1 ?m to 3 ?m by using the UV-curable bond containing nano-particles. While improving the anti-scratching performance by using the surface coating and the anti-scratching layer containing the nano-particles, the wet-out and Moire phenomena are greatly reduced by the finely separate coating of the nano-particles, thereby achieving both the light-condensing function and light-diffusing function.

Abstract: A method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid up-regulated upon overexpression of a NAC1 or NAC5-encoding gene, referred to herein as a NUG or NAC up-regulated gene, is provided. Plants having modulated expression of a NUG, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants, are also provided. A method for conferring abiotic stress tolerance in plants, comprising modulating expression of a nucleic acid encoding a NAC1 or NAC5 polypeptide in plants grown under abiotic stress conditions, is also provided. Plants expressing a nucleic acid encoding a NAC1 or NAC5 polypeptide, aside from having increased abiotic stress tolerance, have enhanced yield-related traits and/or modified root architecture compared to corresponding wild type plants. Constructs useful in the methods and plants produced by the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for inducing neurogenesis within a human. The invention utilizes an implantable signal generator to deliver high frequency stimulation to deep brain tissue elements. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to the brain to thereby induce neurogenesis by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of nervous system discovery. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the stimulation and/or drug therapy delivered to the brain.