Abstract: Fourth toe processing apparatus and methods for the processing the fourth toes of a bird are disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle frame includes a plurality of hollow tubular members welded together. An opening in a side wall of the frame which receives a door or window of the vehicle is bordered by at least two hollow tubular members which are interconnected by a non-tubular, reinforcing corner member. The reinforcing corner member includes a pair of solid parallel plates spaced apart by a perpendicular cross-member. Each plate of the reinforcing corner member has integral first and second elongated portions extending on either side of a continuous curve therebetween which has a substantially constant radius of curvature such as to define a smooth transition between the integral first and second elongated portions of the plate. The reinforcing corner member distributes stress away from the curved corner and to the tubular members, thereby preventing stress concentration at a joint between the two tubular members surrounding the opening in the frame.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a topical formulation containing natural latex or fraction thereof, for topical application, aiming to provide skin regeneration. It particularly refers to a formulation comprising latex from plants of the families Euphorbiaceae, such as Hevea brasiliensis, Apocinaceae, such as guava and sorb, Compositae such as guayule, Caricaceae such as papaya, or one of its fractions, whose topical application provides the skin with regeneration benefits, such as whitening or elimination of senile spots, increase in turgor, improved texture, shine and resilience.

Abstract: The present invention provides P-chiral compounds of general formulae (II) and (III): in formula (II) at least one of R21, R25, R26 and R30 is independently selected from CM alkyl, CF3, C1-4 alkoxy, phenyl and benzyloxy and the remaining substituents selected from R21, R25, R26 and R30 are hydrogen; at least one of R22, R24, R27 and R29 are independently selected from C1-14 alkyl, CF3, C1-14 alkoxy, phenyl and benzyloxy and the remaining substituents selected, from R22, R24, R27 and R29 are hydrogen; and R23 and R28 are independently selected from hydrogen, CM alkyl, CF3, C1-14 alkoxy, phenyl and benzyloxy; in formula (III) at least one of R21, R25, R26 and R30 is independently selected from phenyl and benzyloxy and the remaining substituents selected from R21, R25, R?26 and R30 are hydrogen; and R22, R?23 R24, R27, R28 and R29 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-14 alkyl, CF3, C1-14 alkoxy, phenyl and benzyloxy.

Abstract: A composite material having thermoplastic properties and comprising organic matter and optionally one or both of inorganic matter and plastic with unique characteristics is provided. Such a composite material may be prepared from waste such as domestic waste. For preparation of the composite material, waste is dried, optionally particulated. The dried and optionally particulated waste material is then heated, while mixing under shear forces. The composite material is processed to obtain useful articles.

Abstract: A method of modifying the rheology of a thermoplastic resin that includes the steps of providing a thermoplastic resin and blending interpolymer resin particles with the thermoplastic resin. The interpolymer resin contains a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin, such that the thermoplastic resin is present as a continuous phase and the interpolymer resin is present as a dispersed phase. The method provides a rheology modified thermoplastic resin with improved physical characteristics.

Abstract: A method of placing a concrete compositions including a) combining 3-40 volume percent cement, 5-50 volume percent fine aggregate, 5-50 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water; b) adding 1.5-40 volume percent of prepuff particles to form a concrete composition; and c) pumping the concrete composition to a point higher in elevation than the delivery point of the concrete to place the concrete. The concrete composition contains less than 30 volume percent of other light weighting aggregates and the prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3. The slump value of the placed concrete measured according to ASTM C 143 is greater than 1 inch and the concrete has a density of from about 40 to about 135 lb./ft3.

Abstract: A system and method for use in spectrometric measurements of an article using selecting an optimal integration time range of the light detection system during which the measurement is to be applied, the optimal integration time being that at which a required value of signal to noise ratio (SNR) of the measurements is obtainable.

Abstract: A method and system are presented for use in controlling the processing of a structure. First measured data is provided being indicative of at least one of the following: a thickness (d2) of at least one layer (L2) of the structure W in at least selected sites of the structure prior to the processing of the structure, and a surface profile of the structure prior to processing. An optical measurement is applied to at least the selected sites of the structure after processing and second measured data is generated being indicative of at least one of the following: a thickness of the process structure (d?) and a surface profile of the processed structure. The second measured data is analyzed by interpreting it using the first measured data to thereby determine a thickness (d?1 or d?2) of at least one layer of the process structure. This determined thickness is thus indicative of the quality of the processing.

Abstract: A concentrated and ligand-coated gold colloid and a method of preparing it. Also disclosed is a rapid biomolecule quantification assay involving the use of the concentrated gold colloid and an apparatus for performing the assay.

Abstract: A readout electronics scheme is under development for high resolution, compact PET (positron emission tomography) imagers based on LSO (lutetium ortho-oxysilicate, Lu2SiO5) scintillator and avalanche photodiode (APD) arrays. The key is to obtain sufficient timing and energy resolution at a low power level, less than about 30 mW per channel, including all required functions. To this end, a simple leading edge level crossing discriminator is used, in combination with a transimpedance preamplifier. The APD used has a gain of order 1,000, and an output noise current of several pA/?Hz, allowing bipolar technology to be used instead of CMOS, for increased speed and power efficiency. A prototype of the preamplifier and discriminator has been constructed, achieving timing resolution of 1.5 ns FWHM, 2.7 ns full width at one tenth maximum, relative to an LSO/PMT detector, and an energy resolution of 13.6% FWHM at 511 keV, while operating at a power level of 22 mW per channel.

Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.

Abstract: Methods of isolating and using stem cells from neural crest, e.g. periodontal ligament, isolated stem cell and therapeutic cell cultures, and therapeutic applications for a variety of conditions. The cells and cell cultures are especially useful for autologous administration.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by medium sized, lobed, slightly ruffled leaves with a distinctive white veil, red gold to amber to khaki leaf color, and a small, mounding habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by its trailing habit combined with yellow spring leaves to lime green summer and winter leaves, a dark splatter pattern on the veins, medium palmately lobed leaves, and good vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Nepeta hybrid characterized by medium height, strongly upright habit, large violet flowers, and vigor. It is an ideal middle or back of the border perennial for full sun.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by its trailing habit, spring leaves of peachy orange with a slight white veil to summer and winter leaves of purple red to brown to olive green, a dark pattern on the veins, large palmately lobed leaves, and excellent vigor. Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ grows equally well in full sun or filtered shade in the Pacific Northwest.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by large, rose plum to silver palmatifid leaves, prominent dark veins in summer through winter leaves, a large mounding plant habit, grows equally well in full sun or filtered shade in the Pacific Northwest, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by brassy gold and red spring leaves, glossy leaves, olive green and brown summer leaves, large, distinctive, palmately lobed leaves, large plant size, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by large, yellow to lime palmately lobed leaves, a red splatter pattern in the middle of the leaf lobes, a mounding plant habit, and excellent vigor. Heucherella ‘Solar Power’ grows equally well in full sun or filtered shade in the Pacific Northwest.