Abstract: A screen using RNAi methods was used to test the entire set of protein kinases in Drosophila for an effect on mitosis. Most kinases previously known to be involved in the cell cycle were identified, providing validation of the approach. A mitotic function was found for a number of kinases not previously known to be involved in the cell cycle. Materials and methods are therefore provided for control of the cell cycle using modulators of expression or activity of kinases not previously known to act in mitosis, including human orthologues thereof.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding a number of Drosophila gene products are provided. Polynucleotide probes derived from these nucleotide sequences, polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and antibodies that bind to the polypeptides are also provided.

Abstract: A magnet keeper-shield assembly adapted to hold and store a permanent magnet used to generate a high gradient magnetic field that, in one embodiment, may penetrate into deep targeted tumor sites in order to attract magnetically responsive micro-carriers. The magnet keeper-shield assembly includes a magnetically permeable keeper-shield with a bore dimensioned to hold the magnet. A lever mechanism is used to push the magnet partially out of the keeper-shield. The actuator is assisted by several springs extending through the base of the keeper-shield.

Abstract: A system for returning a mailpiece to a sender without a human readable return address on the mailpiece. The system includes a device adapted to generate a machine-readable code to be printed on the mailpiece. The machine-readable code includes a return address for the sender. A scanning device is used to interpret the machine-readable code when it is determined that the mailpiece is to be returned to the sender. A printing device can receive instructions from the scanning device to print the return address in a human readable form for return of the mailpiece to the sender.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding a number of Drosophila gene products are provided. Polynucleotide probes derived from these nucleotide sequences, polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and antibodies that bind to the polypeptides are also provided.

Abstract: The invention describes human genes involved in cell cycle progression, including mitosis and meiosis. The invention also relates to the use of these “cell cycle progression” genes and proteins in the modulation of cell cycle progression in cells and methods for identifying modulators of these genes or proteins and hence modulators of mitosis and meiosis.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition and related method for treating skin preferably comprising an olive oil-based compound, a quaternary ammonium salt, sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing topically applied viscous fluids from a container is provided. The dispenser includes a cap arranged on the container and having a dispensing orifice therein. The dispensing orifice includes a center portion and at least three legs which radiate outward from the center portion such that viscous fluid dispensed from the container has an upper surface with a plurality of ridges formed therein. A lid is also provided. The lid has a projection arranged thereon. The projection on the lid having a configuration that is complementary to the dispensing orifice and being arranged on the lid such that the projection extends into the dispensing orifice when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A magnet keeper-shield assembly adapted to hold and store a permanent magnet used to generate a high gradient magnetic field that, in one embodiment, may penetrate into deep targeted tumor sites in order to attract magnetically responsive micro-carriers. The magnet keeper-shield assembly includes a magnetically permeable keeper-shield with a bore dimensioned to hold the magnet. A lever mechanism is used to push the magnet partially out of the keeper-shield. The actuator is assisted by several springs extending through the base of the keeper-shield.

Abstract: A system that relates annotations captured at an event and continuous signal recordings, such as video recordings, of the event in such as way that once the recordings and annotations are distributed to a remote site, an operator does not have to manually identify the time intervals of individual segments that are identified in the annotations. Prior to distribution to the remote sites, the annotations that are collected for the event are processed to identify a series of time segments, including a time interval of the signal recordings. The time reference for these identified time intervals is based on the signal recordings themselves, for example, being relative to a time reference marks that are introduced into the video recordings before they are distributed to the remote site, or being based on an recorded time signal.

Abstract: A flexible laminate for packaging a polymer electrolytic cell or battery, comprising: a first metallic foil layer; a second metallic foil layer; an intermediate separation layer disposed between the first and second metallic foil layers, the intermediate separation layer establishing a predetermined spacing between the first layer metallic foil and the second metallic foil layer; a first layer formed of a first self-sealing polymer on the first metallic foil layer.

Abstract: A method of packaging a rectangular electrolytic battery, comprising the steps of forming a sleeve from a flat, rectangular sheet of a laminate material by overlapping and joining opposite edges of the sheet; inserting a rectangular battery into one end of the sleeve, the battery having two electronic contacting leads extending from one side thereof and the battery being positioned within the sleeve wherein a portion of the leads is within the sleeve and a portion of the leads is outside said sleeve; joining the ends of the sleeve to form a seal along each end thereof, hermetically sealing the interior of the sleeve, one end of the sleeve forming a seal about the leads and the other end of the sleeve sealed adjacent the battery.

Abstract: A method of securing a metal lead of a polymer battery to a flexible circuit, comprising the steps of positioning a metal lead of a polymer electrolyte battery onto a connection pad of a circuit; clamping the metal lead and the connection pad between two weld fixtures of an ultrasonic welder; compressing the metal lead and connection pad between the two weld fixtures to establish a pressure of about 44.9 psi to about 30.8 psi; and vibrating the weld fixtures at a frequency of about 20 kHz for about 0.1 seconds to about 2.0 seconds.

Abstract: Moisturizing compositions for application to human skin which contain oxyethylene functional organosilanes. When used in skin care applications, these compounds exhibit humectant properties. The oxyethylene functional organosilane is a compound having the formula RSiR'.sub.3 in which R is the radical --O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x R"; R' is an R group or an alkyl radical having one to six carbon atoms; R" is a radical such as hydrogen; an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms; and an aryl group; and x is an integer having a value of six to thirty.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion and a method of making the emulsion in which the emulsion includes 5 to 50 percent by weight of an organic oil; 44 to 94.5 percent by weight of water; and 0.5 to 5 percent by weight of a water dispersible silicone wax. The emulsion is free of organic emulsifying agents. The water dispersible silicone is a wax derived from the reaction of (i) an .ident.SiH containing siloxane; (ii) a linear C30+ organic alpha-olefin; and (iii) an unsaturated ethylene oxide polymer. Emulsions having a viscosity in about 150,000 centistokes to about 200,000 centistokes are described.

Abstract: Moisturizing compositions for a human skin which contain oxyethylene function organosilanes. When used in skin care applications, these compounds exhibit humectant properties. The oxyethylene functional organosilane is a compound having the formula RSiR'.sub.3 in which R is the radical --O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x R"; R' is an R group or an alkyl radical having one to six carbon atoms; R" is a radical such as hydrogen; an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms; and an aryl group; and x is an integer having a value of six to thirty.

Abstract: The specification discloses an anti-dandruff cream rinse conditioner based on zinc pyrithione, a cationic polymer, a suspension system consisting of (1) one of glucan gum, guar gum or mixtures thereof, and (2) hydroxyethylcellulose, as well as other optional conditioning agents and ingredients.