Abstract: Substantially alkali free glasses are disclosed with can be used to produce substrates for flat panel display devices, e.g., active-matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs). The glasses have high annealing temperatures and Young's modulus. Methods for producing substantially alkali free glasses using a downdraw process (e.g., a fusion process) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing communication skills of a professional are described. The professional may be a healthcare provider or any other professional having a position in which communication skills are highly valued. The communication skills of the professional are assessed using crowd-sourced raters to increase reliability of results. Feedback reports may also be created for use by the professional to improve communication skills.

Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing communication skills of a professional are described. The professional may be a healthcare provider or any other professional having a position in which communication skills are highly valued. The communication skills of the professional are assessed using crowd-sourced raters to increase reliability of results. Feedback reports may also be created for use by the professional to improve communication skills.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for enabling temporary access to a wheelchair (15) comprises a number of wheelchair containers (2) and a control unit (5) which communicates with the containers and is arranged to interact with a user to permit release of the wheelchair from the container. Each container may be provided with a reader (16) for an identifier (17) carried by a wheelchair, so that the control unit can record that a wheelchair with that identifier has been released, and record return of that or another wheelchair to the container. The control unit may communicate with the control units of other apparatus at other locations, and/or with a central data processing facility (39). The system may be integrated with a transport reservation system.

Abstract: A portable wig and hairpiece stand includes a substantially hollow box base having a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side wall; an inflatable support member for removably supporting a hairpiece, this support member being operably disposed within the top panel of the hollow box base; and a device in fluid communication with the inflatable support member for moving air into or out of it. Also included are provisions for accessing the interior space of the hollow box member, which can be disposed in one side wall or be a hinged top panel.

Abstract: An ingestible bolus may be disposed within the stomach of an animal. The bolus may comprise one or more sensors to monitor one or more internal and/or external animal characteristics. The bolus may comprise a data transmitter in wireless communication with a base station. The base station may receive messages from the bolus comprising one or more measured animal characteristics. The base station may comprise a process to monitor the animal and/or be in communication with a process to monitor the animal. The process may build an animal profile based upon the observed characteristics of the animal, the characteristics of other animals in a group associated with the animal, and/or characteristics associated with the breed and/or sex of the animal. Based on this profile, the process may detect a change in a health condition of the animal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a decorative container for controlling dietary intake comprising: a sculptural frame, the frame defining an inner receiving surface; a product containing package, having at least a portion of the front portion being transparent. The product containing package having a generally annular sidewall configured and dimension to mating we be engaged by said inner receiving surface. Further, the product containing package's annular sidewall can defines a valley for lockingly engaging the inner receiving surface of the sculptural frame. An individual or a plurality of decorative containers being contained within a support member.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules encoding human and murine LIF and methods of producing LIF by the expression of the isolated DNA in suitable host cells. The invention further provides human and murine LIF polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing LIF, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules encoding human and murine LIF and methods of producing LIF by the expression of the isolated DNA and suitable host cells. The invention further provides human and murine LIF polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing LIF, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A coin-holder accessory for use at casinos and like establishments comprising an adjustable belt adapted to circumscribe the user's waist and be lockable in place thereabout and having a strip portion secured thereto. The strip portion has a obverse surface bearing a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive having a detachable protective sheet disposed thereacross and which, when removed, exposes the adhesive layer and enables the strip to be bonded to a coin-cup holder adjacent the upper lip thereof. The cup thus mounted to the belt and the belt customized to the user's waist and buckled enables the wearer to support many coins in the cup which is maintained in a vertical position adjacent wearer's abdomen to prevent spillege while enabling the wearer to vigilantly protect the contents of the cup.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant or synthetic receptor or a derivative thereof, for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). The GM-CSF receptor is useful, inter alia, in the treatment or diagnosis of GM-CSF-related diseases, and in the screening of agonists and antagonists of GM-CSF receptors. The invention further provides antibodies directed against GM-CSF receptor or derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising either the GM-CSF receptor, the receptor derivative, or an antibody thereto, and methods of using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules encoding human and murine LIF, and methods of producing LIF by the expression of the isolated DNA in suitable host cells. The invention further provides human and murine LIF polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing LIF, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant or synthetic receptor for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and biochemical and/or biological equivalents, homologues, or derivatives thereof. The GM-CSF receptor is useful inter alia in treatment and diagnosis of GM-CSF related diseases, and in screening of agonists and antagonists of binding of GM-CSF to its cell-bound receptors. The invention further provides nucleic acid sequences encoding GM-CSF receptor, recombinant DNA molecules comprising these sequences, and transformed hosts carrying the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as antibodies directed against GM-CSF receptor, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising either the GM-CSF receptor or antibody thereto.