Abstract: A support capable of supporting geomatic equipment has hinged legs which allow the legs to pivot about a horizontal axis to selected positions. A hinge lock associated with each of the legs allows the leg to be locked in the selected angular position. Locking of the legs in this manner facilitates stability of the support.

Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus comprises a source of therapeutic radiation adapted to emit radiation along a therapeutic beam axis a source of diagnostic radiation adapted to emit radiation along a diagnostic beam axis, and a detector therefor, the two sources being rotateable in unison about a common axis intersecting with the therapeutic beam axis and the diagnostic beam axis; and a control unit arranged to move the therapeutic source to a first position by rotation thereof, activate the therapeutic source thereby to provide a first dose segment, de-activate the therapeutic source, rotate the sources together while the diagnostic source is active and while acquiring images from the detector, and re-activate the therapeutic source thereby to provide a second dose segment. A corresponding operation method is also disclosed, together with a reconstruction module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new family of structurally and functionally related nucleic acids and proteins, designed the CATERPILLER family, which is characterized by landmark structural motifs including a nucleotide binding domain and leucine-rich repeat domains.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein can be used to enable one-time or few-time programmable memories to work with existing consumer electronic devices (such as those that work with flash—an erasable, non-volatile memory) without requiring a firmware upgrade, thereby providing backwards compatibility while minimizing user impact. As such, these embodiments are a viable way to bridge one-time or few-time programmable memories with existing consumer electronic devices that have flash card slots. These embodiments also allow future consumer electronic devices to be designed without updating firmware to include a file system customized for a one-time or few-time programmable memory.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an air core reactor including a plurality of straight members and a plurality of offset members, the plurality of straight and offset members are interconnected to form an orthogonal spiral having an air core therethrough.

Abstract: Apparatus for connection to a battery for dissipating surface charge. A load is provided for dissipating surface charge. The load is temporarily connected to the battery for a period of time determined by a timer. Also disclosed is a method for dissipating surface charge.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments described herein provide a solid-state memory device storing program code and methods for use therewith. In one preferred embodiment, a solid-state memory device storing program code is provided that enables a host device to read data from or store data to the solid-state memory device. In another preferred embodiment, a solid-state memory device storing an identifier and encrypted program code is provided. When the solid-state memory device is connected to a host device, the host device decrypts the encrypted program code using the identifier. In another preferred embodiment, program code stored in a solid-state memory device is provided to a host device, and the program code allows the host device to store data only in the solid-state memory device. In another preferred embodiment, a method for distributing program code is provided.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the determination of miscibility of a mixture of two or more liquids. Measurements of the local deviation of a pattern characteristic or of the variation in light intensity are employed in such determinations.

Abstract: A device for controlling a fluid flow is disclosed. The device includes at least two fluid flow drivers, a plenum disposed to receive a fluid flow from the at least two drivers, and a baffle disposed within the plenum. The plenum has a first cross-sectional area proximate the at least two drivers and a second cross-section area at a distance from the at least two drivers, the second cross-sectional area being an exit for the fluid flow. The baffle has a first edge restrained proximate the first cross-sectional area and a second opposing edge freely disposed proximate the second cross-sectional area. The baffle has a surface area responsive to the fluid flow within the plenum to reduce a backflow if one of the at least two drivers is operational and another is non-operational.

Abstract: A geomatics pole support comprises a body and pole engaging members for connecting the support to a geomatics pole so that the body is retained by the pole engaging members projecting generally laterally outwardly from a longitudinal axis of the pole. The body further includes a terrain engagement surface adapted to engage a ground surface and to hold at least a portion of the pole in a stable position out of contact with the ground surface.

Abstract: A fire-retardant composite structure which includes a balsa core layer, fiberglass reinforcing layers attached to either side of the core layer, a PTFE porous layer attached to one of the fiberglass layers or to a fiberglass veil, and a gel coat layer over the PTFE porous layer. Matrix resin bonds the fiberglass layers to the balsa core member, as well as the PTFE porous layer to the fiberglass layers by impregnation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc.

Abstract: A method and system for planning and assessing the results of high-throughput solid form screening and high-throughput formulation screening are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods and systems for using high-throughput solid form screening and high-throughput formulation screening to select compounds and formulations for further testing, or to prioritize testing.

Abstract: A ferrite assembly has a first conductor and a number of ferrite members. Each of the number of ferrite members has a core. The ferrite members are in electrical communication with the first conductor. The ferrite assembly has a number of current dividing members in electrical communication with the first conductor. The current dividing members define a number of passages for allowing an airflow therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel ligands which may be utilized as part of a catalyst system. A catalyst system of the present invention is a transition metal-ligand complex. In particular, the catalyst system includes a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion. A catalyst system of the present invention may further comprise a Lewis or Bronsted acid. The Lewis or Bronsted acid may be complexed with the ligand component of the transition metal-ligand complex.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: A system to produce a densified fluid, and more particularly a densified propellant to be used in a launch vehicle. The system includes a vessel containing a first fluid and an injection nozzle to inject a cooling fluid into the vessel. The first fluid in the vessel has a freezing temperature greater than the boiling point of the second fluid that is injected into it. The second fluid is injected into the first fluid and evaporates therefrom to cool the first fluid. An anti-icing chamber is placed around the injection nozzle and a third fluid is provided to the anti-icing chamber to form an interface which does not allow the first fluid to contact the injection nozzle. In this way, the second fluid can be substantially continuously provided through the injection nozzle to the first fluid to cool the first fluid. A heat exchanger can then be provided in the vessel to cool an additional material.

Abstract: Methods for preparing olefin polymers, and catalysts for preparing olefin polymers are disclosed. The polymers can be prepared by contacting the corresponding monomers with a Group 8-10 transition metal catalyst and a solid support. The polymers are suitable for processing in conventional extrusion processes, and can be formed into high barrier sheets or films, or low molecular weight resins for use in synthetic waxes in wax coatings or as emulsions.