Abstract: A printhead assembly is provided comprising at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, a support member supporting the printhead integrated circuits and carrying the printing fluid, and an electrical connector for connecting electrical signals to the printhead integrated circuits. The assembly further comprises drive electronics arranged to control the printing operation of at least one printhead integrated circuit via the electrical connector, a plurality of longitudinally extending electrical conductors for providing power from a power supply to the drive electronics and the printhead integrated circuits, a casing comprising a support frame supporting the printhead module and at least one mounting element.

Abstract: A wide-format inkjet print engine includes an elongate chassis. A channel member is mounted on the chassis. The channel member and the chassis span a print zone. An ink reservoir assembly is mounted in the channel member and defines at least one ink reservoir that extends a length of the channel member and is connectable to an ink supply. A plurality of printhead modules is mounted on the ink reservoir assembly, each printhead module having a printhead integrated circuit mounted on a carrier, each printhead integrated circuit having a plurality of nozzle arrangements incorporating micro-electromechanical actuators for ejecting ink from respective ink chambers. A plurality of print engine controllers is mounted on the chassis. Each print engine controller is electrically connected to a number of the printhead integrated circuits and is configured to control operation of the number of the printhead integrated circuits.

Abstract: A dot-based data package template for an arbitrary shaped data package includes a circular locator component. An orientation component has a single axis of symmetry so that its orientation on a substrate can indicate an orientation of code associated therewith. The template includes predetermined data areas. Dots printed in the predetermined data areas represent at least one parameter of the data package.

Abstract: A method of welding metal components together including moving a laser beam in a first direction along an interface between a pair of metal components such that in the vicinity of the focused beam, metal from each component is vaporized to produce a keyhole in a pool of molten metal. The laser beam is oscillated in a direction different from (e.g., transverse to) the first direction such that the keyhole oscillates through the pool of molten metal and molten metal fills into the keyhole as the position of the keyhole changes.

Abstract: A print roll for use in a camera imaging system said print roll having a backing surface having a plurality of formatted postcard information printed at pre-determined intervals.

Abstract: Isolated, mammalian, bone marrow-derived, lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell populations (Lin? HSC) contain endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) capable of forming retinal blood vessels. At least about 50% of the cells in the isolated Lin? HSC population include cell surface markers for CD31 and c-kit. Up to about 8% of the cells can include the Sca-1 cell marker, and up to about 4% of the cells can include the Flk-1/KDR marker. The isolated Lin? HSC populations of the present invention are useful for treatment of ocular vascular diseases. The isolated Lin? HSC populations that have been transfected with therapeutically useful genes are also provided, which are useful for delivering genes to the eye for cell-based gene therapy.

Abstract: A printing cartridge (1230) includes a housing (1231). An array of switch actuators (1232) is positioned on the housing. The array of switch actuators represents data relating to at least one of: a serial number of the cartridge, a media and a media colorant so that when a switch array (1236) is actuated by the array of switch actuators, a signal carrying such data can be generated.

Abstract: A cellular phone includes a print processor that controls an integrated print media transport assembly and printhead. The print processor communicates with a mobile phone processor by means of a user-interface integrated circuit. An imaging device is incorporated into the cellular phone and mounted in a manner that allows its position to be adjusted. The imaging device provides signals to the print processor to facilitate printing of captured images.

Abstract: An inkjet printhead assembly includes a support member that defines a number of ink reservoirs. A printhead is mounted on the support member to receive ink from the reservoirs. The support member has a core element that defines the ink reservoirs and a shell enclosing the core element. The shell has an effective coefficient of thermal expansion substantially equal to that of the printhead.

Abstract: Fluorescent energy transfer dyes capable of moving between a more stacked configuration to exhibit fluorescent quenching and a more spaced configuration to exhibit fluorescence can be conjugated to a peptide epitope or nucleic acid for use in the detection of an unknown antibody in bulk solution. The resulting labeled peptide reagent can be used in an immunoassay procedure by placing it in bulk solution along with the unknown antibody to be detected. When the antibody binds to the peptide epitope, the pair of dyes carried by the peptide epitope will have their configuration altered from a stacked to an unstacked configuration and will exhibit a fluorescent increase in response thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides purified and isolated polynucleotides encoding Type I ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) and analogs of the RIPs having a cysteine available for disulfide bonding to targeting molecules. Vectors comprising the polynucleotides and host cells transformed with the vectors are also provided. The RIPs and RIP analogs are particularly suited for use as components of cytotoxic therapeutic agents of the invention which include gene fusion products and immunoconjugates. Cytotoxic therapeutic agents or immunotoxins according to the present invention may be used to selectively eliminate any cell type to which the RIP component is targeted by the specific binding capacity of the second component of the agent, and are suited for treatment of diseases where the elimination of a particular cell type is a goal, such as autoimmune disease, cancer and graft-versus-host disease.

Abstract: A method of determining the position of a target comprising the steps of: providing a transmitter or a plurality of transmitters to transmit a signal to the target, providing a receiver or a plurality of receivers to receive signals reflected from said target. Determining the time of arrival information of said reflected signal at the or each receiver; using information pertaining to the position of the or each receiver and/or the or each transmitter and with the information obtained determining the target position. Preferably the signal includes a modulated or coded portion unique to the transmitter; and said signal portion is associated with the or each particular transmitter by virtue of said signal portion. The signal maybe a mobile phone transmission, DAB, digital TV, digital Radio or digital satellite transmissions.

Abstract: Recombinant watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) hydroperoxide lyase protein, DNA sequences encoding the protein, vectors containing the DNA sequences and hosts containing the vectors are provided, together with methods for recombinantly producing watermelon hydroperoxide lyase, DNA sequences, vectors and hosts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment.

Abstract: The process for preparation of hypoglycemic foods and formulations thereof, useful as snacks, wholesome or supplementary foods, especially to the Type II diabetics, and a hypoglycemic foods and formulations product of composition with concentration of toasted cereals is ranging between 50–60%, concentration of toasted legumes is ranging between 6–12%, concentration of soy is ranging between 7–15%, concentration of fenugreek is ranging between 2–6%, concentration of spice mix is ranging between 3–7%, concentration of amla fruit pulp is ranging between 0.5–2%, concentration of Garcinia combogia rinds is ranging between 1.5 to 3%, concentration of dry skimmed milk is ranging between 3–6%, concentration of edible oil is ranging between 2–6%, and concentration of vitamin and mineral premix is ranging between 1–3%.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ink jet printhead which comprises a plurality of nozzles and one or more heater elements corresponding to each nozzle. Each heater element is configured to heat a bubble forming liquid in the printhead to a temperature above its boiling point to form a gas bubble therein. The generation of the bubble causes the ejection of a drop of an ejectable liquid (such as ink) through the respective corresponding nozzle, to effect printing. The printhead has a structure that is formed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on which the nozzles are incorporated.

Abstract: A printhead assembly comprising an inkjet printhead and a nozzle guard is provided. The nozzle guard minimizes damage to the nozzles and comprises a body having plurality of apertures defined therethrough; an exterior surface that, in use, faces the substrate, the exterior surface being configured for engagement with a wiper blade that sweeps the surface to remove residual matter; and a plurality of recesses defined in the exterior surface, each recess being individually associated with one of the apertures. The recesses prevent residual matter carried by the wiper blade from lodging within the apertures. The nozzle guard is positioned on the printhead such that it extends over the exterior of the nozzles and permits ink ejected from the nozzles to pass through the apertures and onto the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus has a keyboard panel with a QWERTY array of alphabetic key actuation indicia. The apparatus further has a QWERTY array of keys that are free of alphabetic key actuation indicia, and are located adjacent to corresponding alphabetic key actuation indicia on the keyboard panel. Other parts of the apparatus include an output device responsive to actuation of the keys, and a processing device operatively coupled between the keys and the output device. Summarized alternatively, the apparatus includes a keyboard with keys arranged in arcuate horizontal rows. The keys in each row have centerlines projecting radially from a respective common centerpoint.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical valve is provided having a channel defined by a substrate and circuitry thereon so as to terminate at an aperture, a closure member arranged to be displaceable between first and second positions at which the aperture is respectively covered and uncovered and fluid is respectively inhibited and permitted from flowing through the channel, and an elongate actuator for displacing the closure member between the first and second positions. One end of the actuator is anchored to the substrate and the other end is connected to the closure member. A portion of the actuator in electrical contact with the circuitry is configured to transform between straightened and arcuate shapes when respectively heated and cooled by respective receipt and withdrawal of electrical current from the circuitry. The actuator displaces the closure member between the first and second positions in response to the transformation of the portion.

Abstract: Vaccinium ashei Reade ‘Ochlockonee’ is a Rabbiteye blueberry is distinguished by distinguished by its late bloom period, high and consistent productivity, large berry size, moderate chill requirement, late ripening, small berry scar, and high-quality fruit suitable for mechanical harvesting for the fresh market. The fruit of the plant is primarily used as fresh fruit for shipping, but is also suitable for customer-pick and processing markets.