Abstract: A synthesis method comprises opening an anhydride to a 4-carbon acid-amide, removing ethanol soluble products, treating the resulting 4-amino-2-methylene-4-oxo-butanoic acid with Ozone in water, and evaporating the ozonolysis products to synthesize 4-amino-2,4-dioxobutanoic acid.

Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus, a pillar trim panel and an A-pillar trim panel include an integral body having a lug and a margin outlining the lug. The margin and the lug extend in two different planes so as to define a slot. A spring clip is carried on the body behind the lug. A ticket, tag or the like may be inserted through the slot into the spring clip which defines a resilient object holder.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring light scattering of a sample comprising a light beam source, means for collimating the beam and making it impinge on the sample in a perpendicular direction, at least one light sensor, and at least one spatial filter between the sample and the optical sensor, provided with two apertures, means for measuring the total power reaching the sensor and means for measuring the power of beams with a low k vector after the beam traverses the filter. The invention provides thus a simplified, portable and compact device for measuring different parameters like haze, turbidity, etc. can be built, for any sample and without the need of changing detectors.

Abstract: A lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of anti-drug antibodies against a biological drug includes a membrane having a capture area, a sample application area, a flow path from the sample application area to the capture area, and a conjugate area located in the flow path. The conjugate area has said biological drug detectably labeled and the capture area has said biological drug immobilized thereto.

Abstract: A synthesis method comprises opening an anhydride to a 4-carbon acid-amide, removing ethanol soluble products, treating the resulting 4-amino-2-methylene-4-oxo-butanoic acid with Ozone in water, and evaporating the ozonolysis products to synthesize 4-amino-2,4-dioxobutanoic acid.

Abstract: A drawer assembly is provided. That drawer assembly includes a bezel and a drawer carried on the bezel. The drawer is displaceable between a closed position and an opened position. A lock assembly secures the drawer in the closed position. The lock assembly includes a locking feature on the drawer and a catch in the bezel. A first spring feature on the bezel biases the locking feature tightly against the catch when the drawer is in the closed position so as to mitigate squeaks, rattles and vibrations.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) is comprised of a micromirror attached to a semiconductor device. A stack of inorganic high index materials comprised of titanium oxide, titanium nitride, and titanium is deposited above metal levels within the semiconductor device. Another stack of inorganic high index materials comprised of titanium oxide, titanium nitride, and titanium may be deposited in a continuous or dis-continuous layer within one or more of the dielectric layers. Each stack of high index material films is deposited at a depth and of thickness to achieve a minimum reflectance for the entire film system and to ensure maximum destructive interference at the targeted wavelength range. The high index material stack results in reduced light scattering during operation of the micromirror and improves contrast of the display system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dermatological stick compositions containing natural emollient waxes, oils and as active ingredient plants extract, and to uses thereof, in particular in the treatment dermatological disorders, such as lichen scleroses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottle jack comprising a main body and a shaft that expands or contracts, further comprising: a passage space communicating a hydraulically operated circuit with an unloading circuit through which the controlled outlet of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulically operated circuit and subsequent lowering of the shaft occur; a closure element elastically pushed towards the passage space to prevent the outlet of hydraulic fluid therethrough; a ram assembly elastically pushed in the longitudinal backward movement direction (B) with a force greater than the force with which the closure element is elastically pushed against the passage space; and a telescopic lever assembly which can be lowered by a user to operate the hydraulically operated system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric household appliance for cooling or freezing and heating, which includes: a common mounting (17), an insulated compartment (18), elements necessary for cooling and heating, both arranged on the common mounting (17), and elements in common for both operating modes, wherein the compartment (18) consists of a series of side and top panels (15) made of an insulating material and capable of withstanding microwaves, and is arranged on an insulating panel (16) arranged between the compartment (18) and the common mounting (17), a rotary plate—perforated or in the form of a screen—is provided inside the compartment (18), and the compartment (18) has an inner gate (12) actuated by an electromagnet which is only actuated when the cooling operating mode is selected, said electromagnet being deactivated when the heating operating mode is selected, in order to allow ventilation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting the presence or absence of, or for discriminating between, blood type variants, including RHD*r?s, RHD*DIIIa, RHD*DIVa-2, RHCE*css and RHCE*ce733G. The method comprises genotyping a sample obtained from a human subject at one or more positions in intron 7 of the RHD gene and/or in intron 7 of the RHCE gene. The invention also provides products, in particular, probes, primers and kits for use in the method of the invention.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for remediating hydrazine spills, solutions, and hydrazine-contaminated objects including areas thereof comprise reacting 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine with ?-ketoacids and adding a reducing agent to the reaction of 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine with said ?-ketoacids.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of personalized therapy and, in particular, to a method for classifying a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis as a responder or as a non-responder patient to a treatment based on a biological drug.

Abstract: A non-human transgenic animal having a polynucleotide encoding a PTN polypeptide, which polynucleotide is operably linked to a promoter, wherein said transgenic animal has greater than wild-type expression of the PTN polypeptide in at least one brain region, as well as related vectors, methods of producing transgenic animals, in vitro and in vivo screening methods for potential therapeutic agents, and methods for treating and diagnosing neuropsychiatric illnesses, particularly anxiety and depression, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting the presence or absence of, or for discriminating between, blood type variants, including RHD*r?s, RHD*DIIIa and RHD*DIVa-2. The method comprises amplifying by PCR a sample obtained from a human subject at intron 3 of the RHD gene locus. The invention also provides products, in particular, probes, primers and kits for use in the method of the invention.

Abstract: A non-human transgenic animal having a polynucleotide encoding a PTN polypeptide, which polynucleotide is operably linked to a promoter, wherein said transgenic animal has greater than wild-type expression of the PTN polypeptide in at least one brain region, as well as related vectors, methods of producing transgenic animals, in vitro and in vivo screening methods for potential therapeutic agents, and methods for treating and diagnosing neuropsychiatric illnesses, particularly anxiety and depression, are disclosed.