Abstract: A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.

Abstract: A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.

Abstract: A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.

Abstract: A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.

Abstract: A labware handling device comprising an opening for supporting or suspending a crucible or other piece of labware, three or more legs, and a handle to allow the user to easily manipulate and move the labware handling device.

Abstract: An infant formula contains liposomes which improve the nutritional delivery of nutrients, stabilize ingredients, and enhance their bioavailabilty. The formula more closely resembles the ultrastructure and infrastructure of natural human milk due to the presence of liposomes. The lipid concentration is in the range of 0.1-50% of the formulation. The typical size of the liposomes range between about 20 nm and about 500 nm. The formula can be formulated to be in a liquid or dry form. The phospholipid concentration is the same as that which occurs in human milk.

Abstract: This invention discloses a device that allows for secure and easy handling of labware such as crucibles, test tubes, flasks, and the like. The Crucible Holder generally consists of an opening, suited to suspending a crucible or other piece of labware, three or more legs for standing the crucible holder, and a handle to allow the user to easily manipulate and move the crucible holder. Several embodiments of the device are disclosed, which are suited for use with varying labware and in varying laboratory applications.

Abstract: Calcium channel (alpha).sub.1 -subunit and (alpha).sub.2 -subunit-encoding DNA, and related compositions and methods, are provided.

Abstract: Calcium channel (alpha).sub.1 -subunit and (alpha).sub.2 -subunit-encoding DNA, and related compositions and methods, are provided.

Abstract: [DNAs] DNA molecules encoding mammalian calcium channel a.sub.1 and a.sub.2 subunits are provided. The [DNAs] DNA molecules are used to transform host cells which may also contain a reporter gene, the transcription of which is responsive to an ion or molecule capable of entering the cell through a calcium channel.

Abstract: Calcium channel .alpha..sub.1 -subunit and .alpha..sub.2 -subunit-encoding cDNAs, and related compositions and methods, are provided.

Abstract: A food warming device assembly supported on legs comprises a stand or a frame having a heater supporting shelf for supporting a tray-like food container, an opening disposed in the heater supporting shelf, a gas burner extending into the opening and supported therein by an annular flange, and a control box containing a fuel cartridge connected to the gas burner by means of an automatic piezo-electronic ignition line and a fuel supply line for automatically igniting and controlling the supply of fuel to the gas burner, whereby the food warming device assembly can be used to maintain food in a warm condition in a controlled manner.

Abstract: An ear held earmuff is provided and consists of an inner securement member placed over helix of outer ear of a person and an outer muff member sized to cover the outer ear of the person which is removably attached to the inner securement member to protect the outer ear of the person against the cold weather.

Abstract: A new and improved controller for creating a linear gradient dual solvent flow pattern in a dual pump liquid chromatography system wherein one pump pumps one solvent and the other pump pumps the second solvent, the controller comprising a clock for producing a timing signal; digiswitches for providing first and second digital signals representative of initial and final values for one of two solvents; a difference circuit for producing a third digital signal representative of the difference between the initial and final values; a digiswitch for providing a fourth digital signal representative of the time duration of the linear gradient; a binary divider for regulating the timing signal to produce a signal proportional to the fourth digital signal; a binary rate multiplier for proportioning the regulated timing signal to the third digital signal; circuitry for producing a fifth digital signal from the proportional regulated timing signal, whereby the fifth digital signal represents the dividend of the third dig

Abstract: A method of potentiating the effect of a dihydropyridine derivative, such as nimodipine or nifedipine, by administering d-cis-diltiazem in an amount sufficient to inhibit calcium influx but insufficient to cause substantial decrease in contractility, and administering a dihydropyridine derivative in a submicromolar amount less than the dosage normally required for pharmacological effectiveness. A calcium channel blocking composition comprises a synergistic combination of d-cis-diltiazem and a dihydropyridine derivative.

Abstract: A circuit for controlling the proportions of a plurality of solvents being introduced into a column of a liquid chromatograph. The circuit compensates for the compressibility of liquids by dividing the time during each pumping cycle during which the pump is delivering liquid to the column into a known number of intervals. A circuit responsive to the interval signals opens and closes solvent valves thereby allowing the solvents to be introduced into the pump in the desired proportions.

Abstract: In a solvent gradient liquid chromatography system, base line shift is compensated by operating the system in a calibrate cycle with a desired solvent gradient program while subtracting and recording in digital form correction factors sufficient to maintain a flat base line at timed intervals during the program, and then successively recalling said digital correction factors at corresponding time intervals during a run cycle with a test sample and converting the correction factors to analog form and subtracting the converted correction factors from the system output signal for base line correction.

Abstract: A closure hold-down system for a prestressed concrete reactor vessel is disclosed which employs a concrete plug having an annular liner thereon and adapted to be received within the upper open end of a cavity in the reactor vessel. A prestressed concrete retaining ring is mounted on the reactor vessel concentric to the plug through a plurality of circumferentially spaced prestressed tendons anchored directly to the reactor vessel, and engages the concrete plug so that pressure forces acting on the plug from within the cavity are transmitted directly from the plug to the prestressed retaining ring through a contact surface therebetween. An omega seal is disposed between the closure plug and a cavity liner to prevent escape of fluid pressure from the cavity.

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