Abstract: The present invention relates to a methods and composition in which a D-form or retro-inverso Pseudomonas pilin peptide is bound to a substrate. The disclosed methods and composition are useful for inhibiting biofilm formation by non-Pseudomonas bacteria, for reducing the inflammatory response to a material, for reducing corrosion of metals, and in biosensor applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptidic compound containing a polyprotein NS3/NS4 of a hepatitis C virus and a polypeptide NS5b of hepatitis C virus. Said invention also relates to expression vectors such as adenovirus and poxvirus in which nucleic sequences coding for the polyprotein NS3/NS4 and the polypeptide NS5b. The inventive compound can be used for a therapeutic application.

Abstract: A conveyor device for conveying flat objects on edge, which device comprises at least two wheels having elastically deformable treads and disposed facing each other so as to move a flat object on edge by pinching and friction. The two wheels are arranged in such a manner as to exert a pinching force on the flat object on edge that varies progressively as the flat object is driven forwards.

Abstract: A conveyor device for conveying flat objects on edge, which device comprises at least two wheels having elastically deformable treads and disposed facing each other so as to move a flat object on edge by pinching and friction. The two wheels are arranged in such a manner as to exert a pinching force on the flat object on edge that varies progressively as the flat object is driven forwards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptidic compound containing a polyprotein NS3/NS4 of a hepatitis C virus and a polypeptide NS5b of hepatitis C virus. Said invention also relates to expression vectors such as adenovirus and poxyvirus in which nucleic sequences coding for the polyprotein NS3/NS4 and the polypeptide NS5b. The inventive compound can be used for a therapeutic application.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptidic compound containing a polyprotein NS3/NS4 of a hepatitis C virus and a polypeptide NS5b of hepatitis C virus. Said invention also relates to expression vectors such as adenovirus and poxvirus in which nucleic sequences coding for the polyprotein NS3/NS4 and the polypeptide NS5b. The inventive compound can be used for a therapeutic application.

Abstract: A storage bin for mail items comprises a plurality of side walls and a bottom. The bottom comprises two walls that are inclined one relative to the other, one of the two walls constituting a jogging wall for jogging the mail items into alignment in the bottom of the storage bin.

Abstract: A storage bin for mail items comprises a plurality of side walls and a bottom. The bottom comprises two walls that are inclined one relative to the other, one of the two walls constituting a jogging wall for jogging the mail items into alignment in the bottom of the storage bin.

Abstract: An electronic Storefront (website approach) provided by the Inventor on the Internet, where specific brands, advertisers or retailers are provided proprietary departments and access (online Stores and display space) to promote any variety of product incentives, i.e. coupons, rebates, discounts etc. . . . , which can be target-marketed online to specific regions. Consumer relationship data is key to brands and retailers and may be obtained directly through the online Storefront utilizing the Inventor's interactive invention—$AVEMORE and its sister approach—rewards+. The additional development of the initial invention, $AVEMORE with its rewards+ approach, utilizes consumer surveys, brand questions, or loyalty card participation to help brands better market their products and to automatically reward consumers for participation. This invention allows the visitor to directly respond and be automatically rewarded for responding immediately through this new interactive program.

Abstract: An electronic Process/approach utilizing proprietary Internet Websites as Portals to distribute and disseminate information/brand coupons and/or promotions, for the purposes of generating funds for the Causes (not-for-profits, charitable organizations and/or schools). Brands remunerate the inventor on a performance basis, for providing a distribution source for their consumer-printable coupons online and moving product. This coupon content in turn, would provide a revenue share to the Cause, in light of their promotion of the Portal. This approach provides a unique method for fundraisers for the Causes; a most effective and more public-sensitive promotion for the Brands; and a benefit to the Supporters as well, in that they are able to obtain free brand coupons on the various Portals of the Process and support the Causes, all at the same time. The Process promises to be a tremendous consumer relationships marketing tool as well. Brands are attempting to establish consumer loyalty.

Abstract: By using fusion of a heat spreader layer, a large bandwidth, high power semiconductor laser can be fabricated. The use of multiple metals with low thermal resistance allows for higher power because heat flow is conducted away from the active region easily. The extraction of heat from the active region makes the resultant laser more stable with the capability for higher power outputs.

Abstract: An article handling system including a frame defining an upper, horizontal working surface (20). The system further includes a device (24) for supporting a receptacle (22) for final reception of articles, an elongated plate (10) mounted for pivotal movement about a pivot device (72, 74), and a device (26) for retaining the articles. The device for retaining the articles includes an elongated support (28) disposed parallel to the length of the plate in its horizontal position and fixed to remain immovable relative to the upper working surface at least in the vertical direction.