Abstract: A novel class of tetracyclic compounds is disclosed together with the use of such compounds for inhibiting sPLA2 mediated release of fatty acids for treatment of Inflammatory Diseases such as septic shock.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for effective wireless device access and management via device capability integration. A method for constructing a machine using a plurality of devices selected from a group of devices, wherein each device in the group is configurable for providing short-range wireless communication, includes the steps of: starting an application template in response to an instruction from a user; analyzing the template to determine one or more capabilities required for the machine; searching in the group for devices substantially matching at least one of the capabilities; and integrating the matching devices into the machine.

Abstract: A statement in at least one hardware definition language (HDL) file specifies a plurality of design entities representing a functional portion of a digital system. The plurality of design entities have an associated plurality of configuration latches each having a plurality of different possible latch values, where different sets of latch values for the plurality of configuration latches correspond to different configurations of the functional portion of the digital system. With a statement in the at least one HDL file, a Dial group entity is associated with one of the plurality of design entities. The Dial group entity has a Dial list listing a plurality of Dial entities whose settings collectively control which set of latch values is loaded into the plurality of configuration latches. Membership in the Dial group constrains all instances of the plurality of Dial entities belonging to a particular instance of the Dial group to be set as a group.

Abstract: Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions that have a metal (Al+Zr) to chloride (or anion) ratio of about 0.90 to about 1.00. These salts also typically exhibit an HPLC peak 5 area content of about 33% or more, preferably at least 45%, more preferably at least 50%, most preferably at least 55%. Especially preferred are aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which, in addition to the aforementioned high peak 5 content, also exhibit an HPLC peak 4 to peak 3 area ratio of at least 0.4, preferably at least 0.7. Also disclosed are methods of making such antiperspirant salt compositions and aqueous solutions of such antiperspirant salt compositions. Further disclosed are topical compositions comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle and a perspiration reducing effective amount of an aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt composition as described above.

Abstract: Formulations comprising bacterial of non-toxigenic strain Paenibacillus polymyxa or the cell-free filtrate obtained from its culture broth are provided as biological agents for control of plant pathogens. Particularly, the formulation of this invention is effective not only in inhibiting bacterial wilt and other plant diseases such as seedling Rhizoctonia, damping off (Pythium aphanidermatum), tomato Fusarium wilt, eggplant Fusarium wilt, cucumber Fusarium wilt, Tobacco brown leaf spot (Alternaria altelnata) and Soybean Fusarium root rot (Fusarium orthocreras), but also in promoting plant growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to potent potassium channel blocker compounds of Formula I or a formulation thereof for the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: A method for removing a step response ripple from a digital signal is accomplished by passing the digital signal through a low pass filter and a decimation filter forming a resultant signal, and filtering the resultant signal with a 4-tap Finite Impulse Response filter (FIR), wherein when half a sampling frequency is normalized as 1, the FIR has a transition band of greater than or equal to 0.1 of the normalized frequency resulting in a signal without a step response ripple.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of amorphous cefuroxime axetil particles and the amorphous cefuroxime axetil particles therefrom are disclosed in the invention. Specifically, the invention is implemented by means of antisolvent recrystallization to prepare the cefuroxime axetil in an amorphous form; particularly, the amorphous ultrafine or even nanosized cefuroxime axetil with a controllable particle size and a narrow particle size distribution. The cefuroxime axetil according to the invention can used to enhance bioavailability, since it is in an amorphous form and has a controllable particle size and a narrow particle size distribution.

Abstract: A flip-chip gold bump structure and a method of fabricating thereof are disclosed. The structure includes a nickel layer formed on a gold bump formed on a chip, and a copper layer formed on the nickel layer for forming a Ni/Cu barrier layer. Because of the formation of the Ni/Cu layer which prevents the interaction of the gold bump and the solder, the fragile connecting point resulting from the rapid interaction of the Au—Sn can be eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular frequency division filter having an antenna port that connects to two or three transmission paths. Each transmission path includes either a band pass filter or a duplexer to separate the received signal by frequency. Frequency phase shifters or shunt inductors may be included to further enhance the frequency separation. Following frequency separation, the separated signal is transceived by a device operating at the respective separated frequency.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a silicon-on-glass layer via layer transfer includes depositing a layer of SiGe on a silicon substrate; relaxing the SiGe layer; depositing a layer of silicon on the relaxed SiGe layer; implanting hydrogen ions in a second hydrogen implantation step to facilitate splitting of the wafer; bonding a glass substrate to the strained silicon layer to form a composite wafer; splitting the composite wafer to provide a split wafer; and processing the split wafer to prepare it for subsequent device fabrication.

Abstract: One-transistor RAM technology compatible with a metal gate process fabricates a metal gate electrode formed of the same metal material as a top electrode of a MIM capacitor embedded isolation structure. A gate dielectric layer is formed of the same high-k dielectric material as a capacitor dielectric of the MIM capacitor embedded isolation structure.

Abstract: A touch control type character input method is to utilize a control module for identifying moving loci created by an object moving on a hand writing board so as to be used during subsequent input. A plurality of vectors, which move in different directions, are combined and a parameter data collection is defined in the control module. When the object contacts the hand writing board, the position of the hand writing board being first touched is detected and assigned as the initial position. Then, a moving locus generated on the hand writing board is determined if it is effective and the moving locus is disassembled as at least a moving vector in case of being effective and is removed in case of being ineffective. The obtained moving vectors are combined and analyzed and compared with the parameter data collection defined in the control module.

Abstract: A method for photochemical reactor characterization includes an application of using dyed microspheres exposed to UV irradiation under a collimated-beam system. Particle specific fluorescence intensity measurements are conducted using samples form the collimated beam and flow-through reactor results using flow cytometry. A numerical model may be used to simulate the behavior of the reactor system to provide a particle-tracking algorithm to interrogate the flow and intensity field simulations for purposes of developing a particle specific estimate of the dose delivery. A method for measuring UV dose distribution delivery in photochemical reactors is provided that includes introducing microspheres labeled with a photochemically-active compound in a UV reactor, The labeled microspheres are harvested downstream of the irradiated zone of a UV reactor and exposed to UV irradiation under a collimated beam of UV irradiation.

Abstract: A single clock driven shift register comprising multiple stages is provided. The (M)th stage comprises a latch unit, a logic unit, and a non-overlap buffer. The latch unit latches an input signal from the (M?1)th stage according to a clock signal. The logic unit connecting to an output terminal of the latch unit deals with an output signal of the latch unit and the clock signal with an NAND logic calculation. The non-overlap buffer connecting to the output terminal of the logic unit comprises at least three inverters connected in a serial, and an output signal of the first inverter coupled to the output terminal of the logic unit is input to an latch unit of the (M+1)th stage. Meanwhile, an output signal of the non-overlap buffer of the (M?1)th stage is input to the non-overlap buffer or the logic unit to delay the output signal of the non-overlap buffer.

Abstract: The current-folded mixer of this invention comprises an input stage and a switching stage. The input stage receives a radio frequency input RF and generates a modulated bias current to the switching stage. The switching stage has a switching pair, connected to a common node, to receive an input signal and said modulated bias current to generate an output signal in accordance with the input signal and the modulated bias current. The current-folded mixer uses a capacitor to separate the bias current of the input stage and the switching stage and an inductor in the switching stage to supply bias current.

Abstract: A test key formed on a wafer has a plurality contacting pads, a first wire, and a second wire. The contacting pads are separated into a first group and a second group. The first wire surrounds at least one contacting pad of the first group and connects with one the contacting pad of the second group. The second wire connects with one contacting pad of the first group and surrounds at least one contacting pad of the second group.

Abstract: A magnetic head which includes a pole piece with a double pedestal structure has improved overwrite capabilities and reduced fringing fields. The magnetic head has first and second pole pieces and a gap layer which separates the first and the second pole pieces. The first pole piece includes a first pole piece layer, a bottom pedestal portion formed over the first pole piece layer at an air bearing surface (ABS), and a top pedestal portion formed over the bottom pedestal portion. The top pedestal portion has a thickness that is no more than half of that of the bottom pedestal portion and a length that is no more than half of that of the bottom pedestal portion. Advantageously, a throat height of the magnetic head is reduced from use of the top pedestal portion whereas the mechanical reliability of the first pole piece is increased from use of the bottom pedestal portion.

Abstract: A vent valve for use in a constant velocity joint having a vent aperture in communication with a joint chamber comprises a body having a first end and a second end and at least one flat extending therebetween; and an umbrella shaped flexible retention cap disposed adjacent the first end of the body and the at least one flat. The retention cap is operative in a normally closed position to cover the at least one flat and seal the joint from external contaminants, and in response to internal pressure created in the joint cavity, functions to bellow outward and expose the at least one flat to permit air to escape from the chamber. The at least one flat includes a straight-line vent to clean the grease off and away from the vent valve. The vent valve can be made from single or multiple materials, having porous and non-porous properties.