Abstract: Provided herein are enhanced systems for potentiating cell-mediated oncolytic viral therapy. Also provided are modified viruses for such systems, and methods of treatment of cancers by administering such systems.

Abstract: A skim tool and method for removing impurities from molten alloys in furnaces generally includes a collection portion and an arm. The collection portion has an interior and a blade member having a plurality of apertures configured to capture impurities during application and direct the impurities into the interior. The skim tool further includes a conduit having a first end with an inlet and a second end having a plurality of fingers that extend in various directions along the front side of the blade member. Each of the fingers define an outlet end that are in fluid communication with the inlet. The inlet for receiving a source of nitrogen to be blown through the conduit into the molten metal in the form of a gas.

Abstract: The embodiment relates to the convenient amateur creation of a beverage where the extraction of flavor into a solvent is obtained using ultrasound. Where the solvent and solute are held in a removable carafe which has an ultrasound transducer. A control system will trigger ultrasound into the solvent for specific durations in order to quickly create the desired outcome. The use of one or more computers that will be able to implement a recipe, control the machine, and interact with the user ensure that the end user is able to operate the machine easily.

Abstract: The use of pectins and/or polymers to prevent nicotine oxidation in tobacco containing products is disclosed. These polymers may be naturally occurring anionic polymers or synthetic polymers. These pectins and/or polymers prevent nicotine from oxidizing into cotinine, nicotine-cis-N-oxide, nicotine-trans-N-oxide, and/or nicotine-1,1-di-N-oxide. Molluscicides, algaecides, pesticides, and stabilized nicotine compositions comprising nicotine and pectin, anionic polymers, or combinations thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The use of pectins and/or polymers to prevent nicotine oxidation in tobacco containing products is disclosed. These polymers may be naturally occurring anionic polymers or synthetic polymers. These pectins and/or polymers prevent nicotine from oxidizing into cotinine, nicotine-cis-N-oxide, nicotine-trans-N-oxide, and/or nicotine-1,1-di-N-oxide. Molluscicides, algaecides, pesticides, and stabilized nicotine compositions comprising nicotine and pectin, anionic polymers, or combinations thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid nitrogen dispenser is an apparatus that safely dispenses liquid nitrogen. The apparatus allows a user to create frozen food within a kitchen setting. The apparatus includes an anodized cover, an anodized mount, an anodized mount, a dispensing tube, a primary flow valve, a phase separator, an inlet, and an outlet. The anodized cover and the anodized mount house the primary flow valve. The dispensing tube defines a path for liquid nitrogen from the primary flow valve to the phase separator. The dispensing tube also positions and mounts the phase separator. The primary flow valve controls the flow liquid nitrogen. The phase separator provides better control of the liquid nitrogen dispensed from apparatus. The inlet and the outlet allow the primary flow valve to connect to a liquid nitrogen tank and to the phase separator, respectively, while housed within the anodized cover and the anodized mount.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing efficacy of anti-hormone treatment, or for preventing cancer relapse or progression following treatment. The invention also provides methods for re-sensitizing or sensitizing treatment resistant cancer cells or patients with treatment-refractory cancer cells to continuing or starting anti-hormone treatment. Further provided in the invention are methods for prognosis or diagnosis of anti-hormone treatment effect or likelihood of cancer relapse or metastasis following anti-hormone treatment.

Abstract: The invention refers to compounds of general formula (I) wherein the variables take the various meanings, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine. The compounds have shown to be useful in therapy as angiogenesis inhibitors. The compounds are isolated from the fermentation broth of a fungal strain Paraconiothyrium sp., or are derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A system for solving equations of a given scientific code for a large dataset represented as a mesh includes first computing circuitry, second computing circuitry, and communication circuitry. The first computing circuitry includes software to arrange the mesh in a sequential order, and a memory to store the mesh data and the results obtained in the execution of the scientific code. The second computing circuitry includes software to execute the scientific code for one vertex of the mesh, and a cache memory to store all the neighboring vertices to the one vertex. The communication circuitry is between the first and second computing circuitry so that the first computing circuitry fed the second computing circuitry with the vertices of the mesh following the sequential order, and the scientific code is executed for all the vertices of the mesh and its results are returned to the first computing circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for asynchronous American Football gaming and progressive simulation of football game results derived from user input are disclosed. Using an application for a user device, such as a smart phone or tablet, users choose football formations, plays, and variations thereof, which may be displayed on the user device. Selected data is transferred between a user in an offensive role and user in a defensive role pertaining to football formations, plays and schemes thereof. Offensive and defensive play definitions are then integrated and simulated at a simulation engine. After simulation is complete, animations associated with and results of the simulation are provided to users along with optional play by play commentary.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for asynchronous gaming and progressive simulation of strategy game results derived from user input are disclosed. Using an application for a user device, such as a smart phone or tablet, users taking on offensive and defensive roles, respectively, choose respective offensive and defensive strategy definitions, and variations thereof, which may be displayed on the user device. Selected data pertaining to each strategy definition is transferred between the offensive and defensive users. The offensive and defensive strategy definitions are then integrated and simulated at a simulation engine. After simulation is complete, animations associated with and results of the simulation are provided to users along with optional commentary regarding the interaction and result of simulation.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A Bluetooth broadcasting system uses Bluetooth technology to deliver content between communication devices in a common network. The content is delivered and received publicly, anonymously, or selectively with codes. The content includes emergency broadcasts, nonemergency broadcasts, or personal broadcasts. The type of content dictates how the content is delivered. For example, an emergency broadcast is publicly delivered from a victim to all communication devices having the software application and Bluetooth enabled. While a personal message is delivered from a sender to a recipient who share a unique and private code. A range module enables public safety personnel to set a desired range for emergency messages. A code module displays to recipients to select a correct code for receiving a nonemergency and personal message. An information level module enables a sender to set the amount of personal and contact information to be delivered. The messages can be recorded, saved, and sent.

Abstract: A pill crushing and mixing device crushes a pill, and then mixes the resultant fine particles with a fluid to form a palatable mixture. The subsequent mixture can pour from an open end of the device, and be ingested without bad taste or large indigestible composition of a whole pill. The device is generally lightweight, portable, and separates into two separate housings for cleaning and maintenance. An upper housing includes an upper blade and a lower blade that simultaneously rotate to create a synergy that optimizes crushing the pill, and mixing of the resultant fine particles and fluid. Blade beveled edges grind the pill and guide the mixture towards a base end and a sidewall for further mixing capacity. An upper gear and a lower gear transmit torque to the blades. A lower housing includes a safety switch motor, and circuitry. A handle enhances manipulation of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of production of plants having improved resistance to low-temperature stress, comprising a stage of conversion of the cells of a plant with a sequence of exogenous arginine decarboxylase gene ADC1 under control of a promoter capable of functioning in the plant. Plants thus obtained show resistance to low-temperature stress without the phenotype being affected when compared with the phenotype of plants of the wild type.

Abstract: A support (1), module (101, 201) to be placed on the support, transport system is for displacement of people/goods modernized with the module and modernization method of transport systems is for displacement of people/goods. The support (1) has fixings (11) to fix the support (1) to a bearing structure (10) of the transport system, horizontal tie plates (12) to support and horizontally place the module (101, 201), lateral tie plates (13) to support and laterally place the module (101, 201), longitudinal tie plates (14) to support and longitudinally place the module (101, 201). The module has positioning and verification equipment (101A, 201A, 301A) to place the module (101, 201, 301) maintaining within tolerances the system lines of the transport system. The transport system has a support (1) and an entrance (101)/exit (201)/central (301) module on an entrance (100)/exit (200) finished floor/in a central section.