Abstract: A collapsible support stand is disclosed. The support stand includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section includes a first side frame and a plurality of first bars extending perpendicularly from the first side frame. The second support section includes a second side frame parallel to the first side frame, a first centre frame defining a plurality of holes, and a plurality of second bars extending between the second side frame and the first centre frame, wherein axial movement of the plurality of first bars through the plurality of holes moves the first support section between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the second support section. The support stand includes a pair of first foldable legs connected to the first side frame and a pair of second foldable legs connected to the second side frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping vertices from one coordinate system in an earth model to another coordinate system in a two-dimensional (2D) array without disrupting the topology of the vertices.

Abstract: A collapsible support stand is disclosed. The support stand includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section includes a first side frame and a plurality of first bars extending perpendicularly from the first side frame. The second support section includes a second side frame parallel to the first side frame, a first centre frame defining a plurality of holes, and a plurality of second bars extending between the second side frame and the first centre frame, wherein axial movement of the plurality of first bars through the plurality of holes moves the first support section between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the second support section. The support stand includes a pair of first foldable legs connected to the first side frame and a pair of second foldable legs connected to the second side frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping vertices from one coordinate system in an earth model to another coordinate system in a two-dimensional (2D) array without disrupting the topology of the vertices.

Abstract: In various examples, a method includes storing one or more data structures on a storage device, the one or more data structures identifying a plurality of faults in a geographical formation and a plurality of fault blocks on either side of the plurality of faults in the geographic formation; for each pair of faults blocks on opposite sides of a fault identified in the one or more data structures: determining, using at least one processor, a fault polygon of a respective pair of fault blocks with respect to a fault of the plurality of faults; and calculating a matching factor between the respective pair of fault blocks based on the fault polygon; selecting a pair of fault blocks to merge based on the calculated matching factor; and updating the one or more data structures to indicate the selected pair of fault blocks has been merged.

Abstract: A consecutive set of data points, P1, P2, P3, and P4, is selected. A first line is created through P1 and P3. A first tangent vector originating at P2, parallel to the first line, is created. A second line through P2 and P4 is created. A second tangent vector through P3 is created. The second tangent vector is parallel to the second line. A baseline through P2 and P3 is created. A Bezier curve between P2 and P3 is created, wherein the Bezier curve has a degree. The degree of the Bezier curve is determined based on a comparison of the first tangent vector, the second tangent vector, and the baseline.

Abstract: A consecutive set of data points, P1, P2, P3, and P4, is selected. A first line is created through P1 and P3. A first tangent vector originating at P2, parallel to the first line, is created. A second line through P2 and P4 is created. A second tangent vector through P3 is created. The second tangent vector is parallel to the second line. A baseline through P2 and P3 is created. A Bezier curve between P2 and P3 is created, wherein the Bezier curve has a degree. The degree of the Bezier curve is determined based on a comparison of the first tangent vector, the second tangent vector, and the baseline.

Abstract: A method to generate a global grid may include storing at least one data structure representing a plurality of fault blocks associated with one or more faults in a geographic formation; selecting two fault blocks associated with a fault of the one or more faults; changing the position of a first of the two fault blocks in the at least one data structure representative of a shift of the first fault block towards the other fault block of the two fault blocks to position the center of gravity of a fault boundary of the first fault block with the center of gravity of a fault boundary of the other fault block; aligning the first fault block with the other fault block according to a permitted level of conflict between fault blocks; and updating the at least one data structure to indicate a merging of the two selected fault blocks.

Abstract: In various examples, a method includes storing one or more data structures on a storage device, the one or more data structures identifying a plurality of faults in a geographical formation and a plurality of fault blocks on either side of the plurality of faults in the geographic formation; for each pair of faults blocks on opposite sides of a fault identified in the one or more data structures: determining, using at least one processor, a fault polygon of a respective pair of fault blocks with respect to a fault of the plurality of faults; and calculating a matching factor between the respective pair of fault blocks based on the fault polygon; selecting a pair of fault blocks to merge based on the calculated matching factor; and updating the one or more data structures to indicate the selected pair of fault blocks has been merged.

Abstract: A method to generate a global grid may include storing at least one data structure representing a plurality of fault blocks associated with one or more faults in a geographic formation; selecting two fault blocks associated with a fault of the one or more faults; changing the position of a first of the two fault blocks in the at least one data structure representative of a shift of the first fault block towards the other fault block of the two fault blocks to position the center of gravity of a fault boundary of the first fault block with the center of gravity of a fault boundary of the other fault block; aligning the first fault block with the other fault block according to a permitted level of conflict between fault blocks; and updating the at least one data structure to indicate a merging of the two selected fault blocks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for imaging a 3D volume of geometrically irregular grid data. The systems and methods utilize various types of probes and displays to render the geometrically irregular grid data, in real-time, and analyze the geometrically irregular grid data.

Abstract: Recombinant production of immunogenic West Nile Virus (WNV) proteins is described. These proteins, heterodimers comprising the proteins, fusions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the proteins, and combinations thereof, as well as antibodies produced therefrom, can be used in immunogenic compositions for preventing, treating and diagnosing WNV infection. Also described are highly sensitive ELISA and strip immunoassay methods for detecting the presence of WNV in biological samples.

Abstract: Modified HCV multiple epitope fusion antigens (MEFAs) are described. The proteins include modified sequences such that proteolytic cleavage of the MEFAs by HCV NS3 protease is inhibited. HCV immunoassays including the modified MEFAs are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for imaging a 3D volume of geometrically irregular grid data. The systems and methods utilize various types of probes and displays to render the geometrically irregular grid data, in real-time, and analyze the geometrically irregular grid data.

Abstract: Peptide reagents that interact preferentially with the PrPsc form of the prion protein are described for use in detecting PrPsc in biological samples. In particular, ELISA assays are described.

Abstract: Peptide reagents that interact preferentially with the PrPsc form of the prion protein are described. Methods of using the reagents for isolation and purification of the PrPsc isoform are described.

Abstract: Modified HCV non-structural proteins are described. The proteins include modified NS3 domains such that proteolytic activity of the NS3 molecule is inhibited. The modified proteins retain conformational epitopes. HCV immunoassays including the modified NS3 molecules are also described.

Abstract: Methods for obtaining recombinantly produced, C-terminally truncated, E1 and E2 polypeptides from cell lysates are disclosed. The intracellularly expressed truncated molecules display improved biological properties as compared to their secreted counterparts.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human receptors and membrane-associated proteins (REMAP) and Q polynucleotides which identify and encode REMAP. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of REMAP.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human cell adhesion and extracellular matrix proteins (CADECM) and polynucleotides which identify and encode CADECM. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of CADECM.