Abstract: A lighted power outlet system having a plurality of outlets includes light emitters, such as light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices. The light emitters are internally positioned within the interior of the outlet system so that light is projected through terminal apertures of the outlets. The projected light is visible from locations exterior to the outlet system to assist in guiding alignment of plug prongs with the terminal apertures for engagement of electrical plugs with the outlets of the outlet system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-linear histogram segmentation for particle analysis are provided. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing particles comprises creating an initial two-dimensional histogram based on two selected parameters of the particles, filtering the initial two-dimensional histogram to generate a filtered two-dimensional image, detecting a plurality of seed populations in the filtered two-dimensional image, generating one or more linear contour lines, each having a plurality of contour points, to separate the detected seed populations, and adjusting the contour points in at least one of the linear contour lines to separate the detected seed populations.

Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the invention, methods, systems, and computer-readable mediums are provided for positioning cellular analysis data including measuring a similarity between pixel data in a target sample data and pixel data in a template data. An offset position is determined based on the measured similarity. The pixel data in the template data is shifted based on the offset position to produce shifted template data having pixel data at shifted locations which match the corresponding pixel data in the target sample data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multidimensional particle analysis data cluster mapping and reconstruction are provided. In one embodiment, a method for reconstructing multidimensional particle analysis data clusters is provided. The method includes obtaining a set of segmented two-dimensional projections corresponding to multidimensional particle analysis data associated with a biological sample of particles. Each segmented two-dimensional projection has two-dimensional clusters associated with particle populations in the biological sample. The method also includes reconstructing one or more multidimensional clusters based on the two-dimensional clusters in the segmented two-dimensional projections.

Abstract: An enhanced power distribution unit (PDU) with self-orienting display uses an orientation sensor in conjunction with a microprocessor to properly orient visual display of information by one or more displays of the enhanced PDU. Information displayed can relate to electrical current furnished to one or more power outlets of the enhanced PDU and/or information related to temperature, humidity or other conditions of the enhanced PDU.

Abstract: This invention describes a new system, device and method for the shared use and exchange of parking spaces, with controlled access between parking supply and demand entities, and specifically between individuals. The parking exchange system includes: i) a central platform to manage the operations resulting from the use of the associated parking spaces in terms of the registered supply and demand, ii) means to control access to the available spaces via the proposed device and its own coding system, and iii) methods and procedures for detecting, notifying and resolving the incidents arising from the irregular use of the managed parking spaces.

Abstract: A lighted power outlet system having a plurality of outlets includes light emitters, such as light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices. The light emitters are internally positioned within the interior of the outlet system so that light is projected through terminal apertures of the outlets. The projected light is visible from locations exterior to the outlet system to assist in guiding alignment of plug prongs with the terminal apertures for engagement of electrical plugs with the outlets of the outlet system.

Abstract: The device part of the embodiment over the tiles (14) with wide openings(15) which mainly involves, openings (15) in which are houses both irregular bodies (1-13), of transparent glass, hermetically closed and vacuum filled, which establish surface continuity through the upper face with the rest of the tile (14) and in whose interior are established parabolic cylinder reflectors (2-3) which conduct solar radiation to a concentration funnel (5) which defines a semi-cylindrical channel and adapting to the heat transfer tube (6), which rests over a support cradle (7) which in turn is pressed against aforementioned tube (6) by a bellows lifting device (16), also keeping the support cradle (7) and irregular bodies (1) fixed using anchor elements (8). Thus simple mounting of the collection devices is achieved by a simple pressure coupling system, achieving close contact with the heat transfer tubes which remain hidden and protected below the tiles.

Abstract: Degradable polyimides are prepared in high yield by polymerizing a monomer containing at least two anhydride groups, and a monomer containing at least two primary amine groups and at least one acidic group, in bulk or in a solvent. The polyimides are very strong in terms of their mechanical properties, yet degradable under standard physiological conditions.

Abstract: A surge protection circuit utilizing direct current (DC) voltage on the information carrying coaxial cable of a receiving device with a surge protection device to suppress transient signal fluctuations over the coaxial cable and a diagnostic surge protection status indicator with on/off configurations to indicate the status of operation of the surge protection device. The visual indicator may be a light emitting diode or some other indicator device that when energized indicates normal operation of the surge protection circuit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fastener attachment tool includes an elongated shaft, the shaft comprising a tip that includes an opening that provides access to an elongated channel that is adapted to receive a stud to which a fastener is to be attached, the tip further including a gap that is adapted to receive and retain a flexible fastener to be attached to the stud.

Abstract: The invention consists of a new method for obtaining gymnosperm mature somatic embryos, based on chilling treatment and suspension cultures to preserve the embryogenic capacity of immature somatic embryos. The method consists in applying to immature somatic embryos a chilling preservation in liquid medium treatment for as long as a year; afterwards, reinitiation and proliferation are carried out, as well as reduction of proliferation rates, in order to optimize response to maturation promoters, and finally, the maturation of developing somatic embryos. With the exception of the last step, all of the process is carried out through suspension cultures. Embryo germination and plant development were performed by conventional techniques.

Abstract: A method for producing mature somatic embryos, such method was improved with cryopreserved genotypes and it was applied successfully in a wide range of genotypes and families This method comprises the establishment and continuing proliferation of at least 40% of induced genotypes, treatment for reducing proliferation rates, treatment for initiating the development of immature somatic embryo, somatic embryo maturation of at least 80% of the treated genotypes belonging at least 90% of the tested families. Such result were achieved by simultaneously application of different ammonium to nitrate molar rations depending on the step which are included in the present method.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of amide compounds provided through the reaction of nitrile compounds and a sulfate compound to form the related amide compound. In a preferred embodiment a diol or a triol is employed as a solvent, thereby increasing the yield of the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of amide compounds provided through the reaction of nitrile compounds and a sulfate compound to form the related amide compound. In a preferred embodiment a diol or a triol is employed as a solvent, thereby increasing the yield of the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of amide compounds provided through the reaction of nitrile compounds and a sulfate compound to form the related amide compound. In a preferred embodiment a diol or a triol is employed as a solvent, thereby increasing the yield of the product.

Abstract: Described are processes for removing the bitter aftertaste and enhancing the sweetness of a cola beverage having dissolved therein a sweetening quantity and concentration of aspartame, which causes a bitter aftertaste on subsequent ingestion of the cola beverage. The process consists of adding to the beverage from about 1 up to about 20 ppb of damascenone and at least one of the alcohols: cis-3-hexenol; 1-octen-3-ol; or &bgr;-phenylethyl alcohol. In the alternative, the process consists of adding to the cola beverage from about 1 up to about 20 ppb of &bgr;-homocyclocitral and at least one of the oxo compounds, cis-3-hexenol, acetophenone, or the pineapple compound. In the alternative, the process consists of adding to the cola beverage from about 1 up to about 20 ppb of a mixture of cis-3-hexenol and the pineapple compound.

Abstract: Described is a tastand-containing product produced from Saccharum officinarum leaves (sugarcane leaves) by means of carrying out one or more physical separation unit operations on a plurality of such leaves, macerates thereof or mixtures of leaves and macerates thereof whereby a tastand composition is separated and isolated from the remainder of the plurality of leaves, macerates thereof or mixtures of leaves and macerates thereof. The term “tastand” is intended to mean a composition of matter which: (i) effects flavor improvement; (ii) imparts flavor; (iii) effects sweetness enhancement; (iv) effects removal of bitter tastes and aftertastes; and/or (v) effects removal of metallic tastes and metallic aftertastes. Such unit operations include pressurization using hydraulic press means, steam distillation, factional distillation, supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, volatile solvent extraction and/or charcoal column separation means.