Abstract: A method and system and calibration technique for power measurement and management over multiple time frames provides responsive power control while meeting global system power consumption and power dissipation limits. Power output of one or more system power supplies is measured and processed to produce power values over multiple differing time frames. The measurements from the differing time frames are used to determine whether or not system power consumption should be adjusted and then one or more devices is power-managed in response to the determination. The determination may compare a set of maximum and/or minimum thresholds to each of the measurements from the differing time frames. A calibration technique uses a precision reference resistor and voltage reference controlled current source to introduce a voltage drop from the input side of a power supply sense resistor calibration is made at the common mode voltage of the power supply output.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating or preventing lupus comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or clathrate thereof to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing lupus comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or clathrate thereof and an additional therapeutic agent to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear (1) is described including a noise-reducing element that includes an air-deflecting surface, in the form of a fairing (4), and a perforated airflow-reducing region (8). In use, some air passes through the perforations, whilst other air is deflected by the fairing away from a noise-generating region of the landing gear. Noise caused by the passing of the landing gear through the air is therefore reduced.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating or preventing an autoimmune disorder comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, clathrate, prodrug or metabolite thereof to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing an autoimmune disorder comprising the administration of clofarabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, clathrate, prodrug or metabolite thereof and an additional therapeutic agent to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A wireless communication system and method that can operate without relying on fixed infrastructure, such as fixed base stations and mobile terminal switching offices (MTSOs), of prior art cellular communication systems. In one embodiment of the invention, a SOWC protocol is used based on de novo creation of communication pathways (cps) to transfer messages between mobile terminals (MTs). In another embodiment, nearest neighbor methodology (NNM) is used to transfer messages between MTs. In a further embodiment, MTs comprise memory loaded with SOWC and/or NNM communication algorithms. In a further embodiment, SOCC and/or NNM enabled MTs are loaded with CDMA and/or GSM to enable MTs so equipped to operate independently of fixed infrastructure or in cooperation with fixed infrastructure such as fixed base stations.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear door assembly (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) includes a door (1), which is moveable to an open position, in which an aperture (6) is exposed, the landing gear (10) being able to be deployed through said aperture (6), and moveable to a closed position, in which the door (1) is closed across the aperture (6). The door (1) is arranged for rotational movement of a first type, in which the door rotates about an axis that is substantially parallel to the length of the aircraft, between the closed position and the open position. The door (1) is also arranged for movement of a second type, different from the first type, in which the door (1) rotates, about an axis that is substantially transverse to the length of the aircraft, to a position in which it acts as a fairing to reduce the noise caused by the landing gear or a part thereof.

Abstract: A selectively configurable tire dressing cover adapted to be juxtaposed over a wheel rim to protect it during the application of tire dressing substances, such as sprays, foams and other solutions. The cover comprises a handle portion, and a plurality of interchangeable protective members each having a different outer diameter commensurate with the diameter of the respective wheel rim. Each removable protective cover is adapted to be juxtaposed to the wheel rim outer edge of like diameter so as to cover and protect the wheel rim during application of the tire dressing.

Abstract: Gene expression profiling and hierarchical clustering analysis readily identify differential gene expressions in normal renal epithelial cells and renal cell carcinomas. Genes identified by this analysis would be useful for diagnosis, prognosis and development of targeted therapy for the prevention and treatment of conventional renal cell carcinoma.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for qualifying and quantifying the quality of navigational data emanating from any GPS receiver using its NMEA 0183 output messages for use in a dead reckoning system. It does this by deriving a first distance measurement travelled for a predetermined time period from a dead reckoning system or a GPS system. It then also calculates a second distance being the distance between two global positioning system (GPS) position measurements in the predetermined time. Finally, it calculates the difference between the first and second distances to derive a distance error. The statistical variance of the distance errors derived by repeating the above steps a predetermined number of times is representative of a figure of merit of a prior GPS position of the vehicle.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (I) or a 3-enol C1-4 alkanoate ester thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the intermittent treatment of a condition of a human or non-human mammal in which sail mammal has a abnormally high serum concentration of an adrenal hormone: Wherein R1, R2, R5, and R6 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C1 to 4? alkyl; R3 is hydrogen C1 to 4? alkyl, C1 to 4? alkenyl or C1 to 4? alkynyl; R4is hydroxy, C1 to 4? alkanoyloxy, a group of formula (II) or (III) Wherein R7 is (CH2)n, where n is an integer of from 0 to 4, R8 is hydrogen, C1 to 4? alkyl, hydroxy or NH2 and R9 and R10 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C1 to 4? Alkyl; or R3 and R4 together are oxo, ethylenedioxy or propylenedioxy. The invention has practical benefits for the treatment of man and other animals with diseases associated with abnormal production of adrenal steroids.

Abstract: A pylon includes a first end portion connected to a patient's leg stump and a second end portion connected to a prosthetic foot. The second end portion includes a piston, and the first end portion includes a piston chamber receiving the piston. The second end portion is thus rotatable and axially movable relative to the first end portion about and along a longitudinal axis of the pylon, respectively. The piston chamber encloses a compressible volume of fluid through which substantially all of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump is supported. The compressible volume of fluid is sealed so that it can be pressurized. Also, a torsional spring couples the piston and piston chamber and resists relative rotation between the piston and piston chamber without supporting any substantial portion of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump to the piston. The present invention thus advantageously provides a pylon which is more cushioned and resilient than conventional pylons.

Abstract: A visual information system. In one embodiment the visual information system is a computer system storing visual presentations indexed by time and location. In a further embodiment the visual information system includes facilities for providing voice-overs for the visual presentations.

Abstract: An accessory for carrying out ATR measurements in a spectrometer such as an FT-IR spectrometer. The accessory has input optical elements for directing a beam of infra-red radiation. to an HATR crystal 75 and output optical elements for directing radiation leaving the crystal towards an IR detector. The optical elements include a pivotable element which is adjustable automatically to a position in which it causes the radiation to be incident on the crystal at an angle of incidence appropriate for that crystal.

Abstract: A pylon includes a first end portion connected to a patient's leg stump and a second end portion connected to a prosthetic foot. The second end portion includes a piston, and the first end portion includes a piston chamber receiving the piston. The second end portion is thus rotatable and axially movable relative to the first end portion about and along a longitudinal axis of the pylon, respectively. The piston chamber encloses a compressible volume of fluid through which substantially all of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump is supported. The compressible volume of fluid is sealed so that it can be pressurized. Also, a torsional spring couples the piston and piston chamber and resists relative rotation between the piston and piston chamber without supporting any substantial portion of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump to the piston.

Abstract: A life-events service provides data-processing resources (25) for executing and managing business and personal life events of the user concerned in an integrated manner. In the preferred embodiments, the service is provided by the enterprise that employs the user and the data processing resources (47) monitor the state of life events executed and/or managed through the service in order to detect and correct any inconsistencies or effect required updates in relation to other enterprise data resources. The service may make available event-related service packages, including for personal life events, through prior agreement with selected service providers (62). For at least certain events (49) the service preferably provides a respective associated know-how map (54) that plots out the tasks (55) required to be fulfilled in relation to the event, the user then being given the opportunity to select (58) a service provider for each task represented in the know-how map.

Abstract: A business innovation park (10) is provided that has a plurality of distinct interaction zones (11-14) arranged as in a theme park and each providing resources and services in respect of a particular facet of developing a new business proposal from an initial idea to an execution plan. Preferably, the zone comprise a future-world zone (11), an innovation zone (12), a treasure-island zone (13), and a voyage-to-reality zone (14). A new business proposal is progressed around the park according to the state of the business proposal on leaving a zone just visited, the business proposal potentially re-visiting a zone one or more times as required for development of the business proposal. The park operator may provide park access on the basis of an equity option in any new business venture that may be created.

Abstract: A vane pump, having an inlet for receiving fuel and an outlet from which fuel is supplied, comprising a generally cylindrical member, a driven rotor arranged within the cylindrical member and a closure member. The cylindrical member and the closure member co-operate to define a recirculation passage interconnecting the outlet and the inlet, the output pressure of fuel discharged from the pump being regulated by a resiliently biased valve means controlling the flow of fuel through said recirculation passage.

Abstract: A system for dipping workpieces into a coating tank that includes a conveyor disposed above the tank and a workpiece carrier movable on the conveyor along a path above the tank The carrier includes a box frame having pivotal corner connections and vertically spaced guide rollers disposed on lateraly opposed sides of the frame. Longing spaced cables suspend the carrier frame from winces on the conveyor for selectively raising and lowering the carrier with respect to the conveyor. The winches and cables are also selectively operable for rocking the carrier frame about a horizontal axis lateral to the path of travel along the conveyor. A pair of track rails are disposed in fixed position on laterally opposed sides of the conveyor for engaging the guide rollers on laterally opposed sides of the carrier frame during lowering of the frame into the tank and maintaining horizontal position of the carrier frame during rocking thereof within the tank.

Abstract: A pylon includes a first end portion connected to a patient's leg stump and a second end portion connected to a prosthetic foot. The second end portion includes a piston, and the first end portion includes a piston chamber receiving the piston. The second end portion is thus rotatable and axially movable relative to the first end portion about and along a longitudinal axis of the pylon, respectively. The piston chamber encloses a compressible volume of fluid through which substantially all of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump is supported. The compressible volume of fluid is sealed so that it can be pressurized. Also, a torsional spring couples the piston and piston chamber and resists relative rotation between the piston and piston chamber without supporting any substantial portion of the patient's weight applied through the patient's leg stump to the piston. The present invention thus advantageously provides a pylon which is more cushioned and resilient than conventional pylons.

Abstract: A hydroxycarboxylic acid copolyester of R-stereospecific configuration contains a majority of first repeating units capable of forming a highly crystalline high-melting homopolyester and a minority of second repeating units capable when randomly copolycondensed with said first repeating units of lowering the melting point of said homopolyester and is characterised by one or more of: higher crystalline melting point, shorter crystallising time, higher notched impact strength at age 1 month, as compared with corresponding random polyester, and said majority repeating units in the polyester chain being present in blocks longer than correspond to their over-all molar proportionality. The copolyester may be made by fermentation, controlling the distribution of repeating units by reference to the pattern of feeding substrates corresponding to the respective repeating units.