Abstract: The invention provides reagents and methods for treating type II diabetes, as well as methods for identifying compounds for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides reagents and methods for treating type II diabetes, as well as methods for identifying compounds for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides reagents and methods for treating type II diabetes, as well as methods for identifying compounds for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides reagents and methods for treating type II diabetes, as well as methods for identifying compounds for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for resealing a can are disclosed. The mechanisms are adaptable to cans currently on the market. The mechanisms can be marketed as a stand alone (i.e., a post-purchase product), or alternatively, they can be applied by a manufacture (e.g., a cola bottling or canning company) to existing cans (e.g., during a filling stage of the manufacturing process or at another point in the process). In the embodiment, a can resealing mechanism includes an inner and outer flange configured to engage inner and outer surfaces of the can and the rivet and bent down flap portion of the can.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminated glass window that is resistant to extreme heat, or fire as the heat source, comprising a coating on the surface of the glass nearest the heat source.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminated glass window that is resistant to extreme heat, or fire as the heat source, comprising a coating on the surface of the glass nearest the heat source.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.

Abstract: Apparatus for a video navigation plotter with electronic charting, specifically such a plotter designed for marine use, and various methods for processing navigational data therein and displaying resulting navigational data thereon are disclosed herein. Specifically, this plotter stores coastline data only for those cells which contain coastline data within a given geographic region of a pre-defined chart. The data for each of these cells is stored in a unique data structure that stores data for a plurality of line segments that, when drawn, collectively depicts the geographic data stored within that cell. Each segment is stored in terms of coordinate locations for a starting point followed by coordinate offset values for each successive point in that cell. Only those cells and their constituent segments are drawn for coastline data that exists within a specific region to be displayed.