Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.

Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.

Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to role-based authorization systems which allow customization of role templates as well as the ability, using roles, for one user to act on behalf of another user.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to role-based authorization systems which allow customization of role templates as well as the ability, using roles, for one user to act on behalf of another user.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to role-based authorization systems which allow customization of role templates as well as the ability, using roles, for one user to act on behalf of another user.

Abstract: A biopsy needle has a central axis and includes one or more sensing regions, each sensing region formed by a plurality of sensing optical fibers located over a particular extent of said central axis and inside the outer shell of the needle. The sensing optical fibers are coupled to a wavelength interrogator. A steerable catheter has a central axis and outer shell, the outer shell coupled to a plurality of optical fibers in sensing regions and actuation regions, the sensing regions formed over particular extents of the central axis by bonding gratings to the inner surface of the outer shell, and the actuation regions formed by coupling optical energy into shape memory alloys bonded to the outer shell.

Abstract: A broadband antenna can include a parabolic dish having a diameter D and a radius of curvature that establishes a focal point for the parabolic dish. A tapered slot feed having a feed point can be positioned above the parabolic dish so that its effective radiation point is spaced a distance F from the center of the dish, where F is the focal length of the dish. With this configuration, feed point for the tapered slot feed can be coincident with parabolic dish focal point. The tapered slot feed can include two elements that form an exponentially tapered slot, which establishes a phase center for the tapered slot feed. A conductive bar can interconnect the two elements, in order to minimize the phase center variation during broadband operation.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for screening sulfated polysaccharides to identify one or more therapeutic agents that can be used for the treatment of a variety of disorders that affect the glycocalyx of a subject. A glycocalyx disease inhibitor identified by the method may increase the production of heparin sulfate or of one or more heparin sulfate proteins in the glycocalyx of at least one endothelial or other vascular cell.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to role-based authorization systems which allow customization of role templates as well as the ability, using roles, for one user to act on behalf of another user.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for the treatment of a variety of disorders in subjects by affecting the glycocalyx of a subject in need of such treatment. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a sulfated polysaccharide (SP) or analogue thereof, the SP being a non-animal based (e.g., plant, or bacteria derived) sulfated polysaccharide. The SPs can be administered as single agents, or in combination with one another, or with other medications to promote efficacy. Pharmaceutical compositions and comestibles including such SPs are also described.

Abstract: A biopsy needle has a central axis and includes one or more sensing regions, each sensing region formed by a plurality of sensing optical fibers located over a particular extent of said central axis and inside the outer shell of the needle. The sensing optical fibers are coupled to a wavelength interrogator. A steerable catheter has a central axis and outer shell, the outer shell coupled to a plurality of optical fibers in sensing regions and actuation regions, the sensing regions formed over particular extents of the central axis by bonding gratings to the inner surface of the outer shell, and the actuation regions formed by coupling optical energy into shape memory alloys bonded to the outer shell.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for the treatment of a variety of disorders in subjects by affecting the glycocalyx of a subject in need of such treatment. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a sulfated polysaccharide (SP) or analogue thereof, the SP being a non-animal based (e.g., plant, or bacteria derived) sulfated polysaccharide. The SPs can be administered as single agents, or in combination with one another, or with other medications to promote efficacy. Pharmaceutical compositions and comestibles including such SPs are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for multiplexing a number of video signals, in which to save circuits for compressors the video signals are reduced in their information, combined into a single video signal, and then the video signal is compressed by one compressor.

Abstract: Control lever for the angular setting of a stator blade, comprising a first end intended to be fitted in a fixed manner on a blade pivot, a second end comprising a cylindrical pin for fitting on a control ring, and a flat intermediate part connecting the first and second ends having shapes and dimensions determined in order to increase the natural frequencies of the lever in flexion and in torsion above the vibratory frequencies of the turboshaft engine upstream of the lever and in order to retain the stiffness of the lever.

Abstract: A torque limiting clutch includes a drive shaft having central rotational axis, a disk-shaped spring member secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, and a plate adjacent the spring member and having a plurality of grooves receiving bosses of the spring member. The spring member has a plurality bosses formed at an outer edge of the spring member that each form a generally V-shaped engagement surface. The grooves each form a generally V-shaped engagement surface engaging the bosses. A retaining clip retains the plate relative to the spring member to obtain a predetermined spring pretension. Engagement of the bosses with the grooves causes rotation of the plate upon rotation of the drive shaft when below a predetermined torque limit and deflection of the bosses out of the grooves prevents rotation of the plate upon rotation of the drive shaft when above the predetermine torque.

Abstract: A method and composition is described for prevention or treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus and its complications comprising the step of administering to a mammal an amount of seaweed extract in effective doses. The seaweed is selected from the group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae, wherein the seaweed extract contains a polysaccharide. Optionally, the polysaccharide is Rhamnose, in approximately 63-78 mole %. The seaweed extract optionally also contains approximately 6.5-9.2 mole % Xylose. Optionally, Rhamnose and Xylose are present in the seaweed extract in amounts in a ratio of approximately 12 Rhamnose to 1 Xylose and 8 Rhamnose to 1 Xylose. Preferably, the Rhamnose (algopolysaccharide) is sulfinated. Optionally, the seaweed extract is mixed with food stuffs such as cereals, bread, drinks, health bars, juices, concentrates, canned food, ice cream, water, staple goods such as wheat, corn, barley, and oat in any form, or taste maskers such as sugar or ascorbic acid.

Abstract: The invention of comprises of a method and composition for retardation of cardiovascular disorder in a mammal comprising the step of administering to a mammal an amount of seaweed extract in effective doses. The invention also comprises a composition and method for preserving cardiovascular health in a mammal comprising the step of administering to a mammal an amount of seaweed extract in effective doses. The seaweed is selected from the group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae, wherein the seaweed extract contains a polysaccharide. Optionally, the polysaccharide is Rhamnose, in approximately 70 mole %. The seaweed extract optionally also contains approximately 6.5 mole % Xylose. Optionally, Rhamnose and Xylose are present in the seaweed extract in amounts in a ratio of approximately 11 Rhamnose to 1 Xylose.

Abstract: A jack handle includes a handle arm having first and second ends, a jack driver having a coupling shaft, and a spring clip detachably securing the jack driver to the handle arm. The first end of the handle arm forms a socket receiving the coupling shaft. The spring clip has a protrusion resiliently deflectable between a locking position interlocking with the coupling shaft to secure the jack driver to the handle arm and a releasing position free of the coupling shaft such that the jack driver is released from the handle arm. Preferably, the spring clip encircles the periphery of the handle arm at the socket, the handle arm has an opening at the socket, and the protrusion of the clip extends through the opening and into the groove to interlock the jack driver with the handle arm.

Abstract: The invention of comprises of a method and composition for retardation of Inflammation in a mammal comprising the step of administering to a mammal an amount of seaweed extract in effective doses. The invention also comprises a composition and method for preserving a healthy inflammatory response in a mammal comprising the step of administering to a mammal an amount of seaweed extract in effective doses. The seaweed is selected from the group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae, wherein the seaweed extract contains a polysaccharide. Optionally, the seaweed extract contains between approximately 63 mole % to 78 mole % Rhamnose. Optionally, the seaweed extract contains between approximately 6.5 mole % to 9.2 mole % Xylose. Optionally, the composition of Rhamnose and Xylose are present in the seaweed extract are in amounts between a ratio of approximately 12 Rhamnose to 1 Xylose and approximately 8 Rhamnose to 1 Xylose.