Abstract: A thermoelectric material that exhibits enhanced thermoelectric power, and thus an improvement in the thermoelectric figure of merit. Bismuth, as elemental bismuth, a bismuth alloy, a bismuth intermetallic compound, a mixture of these, or any of these including a dopant, is embedded in the pores of a host material having an average pore size in the range of about 5-15 nm. A method of making a composite thermoelectric material is also provided in which a porous host material is provided having an average pore size of about 5-15 nm, and a vapor of a bismuth-based material is caused to flow into the pores from a vapor inlet side of the host material to a vapor outlet side. The host material is then cooled from the vapor outlet side to progressively condense the vapor in the holes in the direction from the outlet side to the inlet side to progressively form nanowires of the bismuth-based material in the pores.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compositions which comprise:

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for specifically detecting DNA mismatches between heteroduplex strands produced between wildtype and mutation containing nucleic acid species. Kits for performing the methods of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: A network client such as a WWW browser configured to facilitate a windowed content manifestation environment (CME) which is configured to operate within a data processing system and to receive content from a remote server system to facilitate a windowed content manifestation environment. In particular, the customized WWW browser application includes a content retrieval module configured to receive content from a network server system via an electronic data network, and a processing engine coupled to the content retrieval module. The processing engine is configured to provide a content manifestation environment within the data processing system, and to process the content to produce at least one corresponding window object within the content manifestation environment. The corresponding window object(s) are configured to manifest at least a portion of the content therein.

Abstract: A tripot joint includes a tripot housing having a plurality of longitudinally extending ball channels for receiving a corresponding plurality of trunnions projecting from a shaft. Each trunnion is fitted with a ball module formed as a separate sub-assembly from the trunnions. Each ball module includes a roller ball having a bore in which a plurality of needle bearings is disposed. A bearing cage is received with a snap-fit connection within the bore to retain the needle bearing within the roller ball independently of the trunnions.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method for enabling a host to facilitate a transaction between a first party and a second party. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving a communication from the first party; (b) querying a database based on the communication and obtaining a result that indicates the second party for engagement in the transaction; (c) sending a communication to the second party inviting the second party to correspond with the first party; (d) receiving a correspondence from the second party; and (e) presenting to the first party the correspondence from the second party.

Abstract: A method for forming shallow trench isolation structures is provided that includes forming a plurality of isolation trenches (32) in a substrate (10) where the isolation trenches (32) separate active areas (18). An insulation layer (44) is formed outwardly from the substrate (10) with the insulation layer (44) filling the isolation trenches (32) and covering the active areas (18). A planarization layer (46) is formed outwardly from the insulation layer (44). The planarization layer (46) and the insulation layer (44) are removed together at a substantially even rate down to a polish stop (14) outward from the active areas (18).

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount, preferably from about 0.0001% to about 99.9%, more typically from about 0.1% to about 25%, of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; (b) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic percarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of thiazole, thiadiazole, and oxadiazole compounds which are substituted at their nuclear carbons by aromatic moieties. These compounds exhibit antifungal activity against a variety of fungi including strains which have proven to be resistant to treatment with known antifungal agents such as Fluconazole.

Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention relates to transition metal complexes having the formula: 1

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of thiazole, thiadiazole, and oxadiazole compounds which are substituted at their nuclear carbons by aromatic moieties. These compounds exhibit antifungal activity against a variety of fungi including strains which have proven to be resistant to treatment with known antifungal agents such as Fluconazole.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount, preferably from about 0.0001% to about 99.9%, more typically from about 0.1% to about 25%, of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; (b) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic percarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: a) an effective amount of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; b) a catalytically effective amount of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic perearboxylic acids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of thiazole, thiadiazole, and oxadiazole compounds which are substituted at their nuclear carbons by aromatic moieties. These compounds exhibit antifungal activity against a variety of fungi including strains which have proven to be resistant to treatment with known antifungal agents such as Fluconazole.