Abstract: A method and system for data masking a series of interrelated data records is disclosed. A lockable translation matrix repository resource is provided to contain both masked data as well as appropriate key information that provides links between respective copies of respective interlinked databases and maintains the data integrity of masking data inserted therein. Records are masked on a column by column or table by table basis. Records for which masking data is already in the repository are masked by making use of such data, while remaining records are segregated, masked and the masking data updated to the repository. Preferably a backup copy of the masked data records is stored in the repository to permit de-masking of the data records at a later stage. Pivot tables are applied where keys do not match exactly but still exhibit a one-to-one relationship.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides delayed release pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient, e.g. mycophenolate sodium, and an enteric polymer, and methods for preparing the same. Preferably, the pharmaceutical compositions do not contain a coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-PCR based method for the detection of a nucleotide modification in a nucleic acid sample comprising contacting a solution comprising nucleic acid sample with a nucleic acid probe in a temperature-controlled and UV illuminated container and measuring the UV absorption of the nucleic acid sample/nucleic acid probe complex.

Abstract: A hand restraint device consisting of a pair of hand restraint mitts which are used for restraining the hands of an individual to prevent them from using their hands in undesired ways. The mitts can be used in conjunction with handcuffs. The mitts can be placed on the individual either before or after the handcuffs are secured to the individual. The mitts are designed to open up on the bottom and one side of the mitt which allows quick and easy placement on the hand of the individual. A cable tie or strap which has been placed through two pockets, one on each side, close to the bottom of the mitt can be quickly and easily pulled to secure the hand within the mitt. Under tension from the tie or strap, the mitt completely encases the hand up to the wrist which prevents the use of the hand or fingers in undesired ways. When the cable tie or strap is pulled to secure the hand, the hand chamber, which the hand is in, bows out under the tension of the strap to create an open pocket for the hand to float inside.

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for storing and/or retrieving assets in connection with an extremely large scale computer storage system are provided. An asset catalog may comprise a plurality of asset catalog entries stored according to at least one schema and corresponding to a plurality of assets. A storage architecture may be capable of storing the plurality of assets, with the storage architecture comprising a storage locator and a federator. An item identification scheme may be capable of providing identifiers to reference, locate, and/or access said assets and/or said asset catalog entries stored in the asset catalog in the storage architecture. The computer storage system may be scalable essentially without limitation while maintaining asset storage and retrieval flexibility and substantially obsolescence-proof survivability of assets.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for filing and monitoring electronic claim submissions in proceedings involving a large number of claimants, such as securities class action lawsuits, estate dissolutions, arbitrations, and bankruptcies. The systems and methods create an easy-to-use and convenient way for institutions and individual claimants to register their claim relief upon judgment or settlement.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for storing and/or retrieving assets in connection with an extremely large scale computer storage system are provided. An asset catalog may comprise a plurality of asset catalog entries stored according to at least one schema and corresponding to a plurality of assets. A storage architecture may be capable of storing the plurality of assets, with the storage architecture comprising a storage locator and a federator. An item identification scheme may be capable of providing identifiers to reference, locate, and/or access said assets and/or said asset catalog entries stored in the asset catalog in the storage architecture. The computer storage system may be scalable essentially without limitation while maintaining asset storage and retrieval flexibility and substantially obsolescence-proof survivability of assets.

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for storing and/or retrieving assets in connection with an extremely large scale computer storage system are provided. An asset catalog may comprise a plurality of asset catalog entries stored according to at least one schema and corresponding to a plurality of assets. A storage architecture may be capable of storing the plurality of assets, with the storage architecture comprising a storage locator and a federator. An item identification scheme may be capable of providing identifiers to reference, locate, and/or access said assets and/or said asset catalog entries stored in the asset catalog in the storage architecture. The computer storage system may be scalable essentially without limitation while maintaining asset storage and retrieval flexibility and substantially obsolescence-proof survivability of assets.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in sequencing of polymers. In particular, the invention relates to a method of sequencing a polymer, the method comprising providing a plurality of data sets, each set comprising data representing the concentration of synthesised polymers from a plurality of chain termination reactions, wherein the data sets include termination artefacts; aligning two or more of the data sets based on at least one termination artefact present in said two or more data sets; and determining the polymer sequence based on the aligned data.

Abstract: Inverted cucurbituril compounds having at least one pair of hydrogen atoms protruding into an internal molecular cavity thereof.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Abstract: A method and system for data masking a series of interrelated data records is disclosed. A lockable translation matrix repository resource is provided to contain both masked data as well as appropriate key information that provides links between respective copies of respective interlinked databases and maintains the data integrity of masking data inserted therein. Records are masked on a column by column or table by table basis. Records for which masking data is already in the repository are masked by making use of such data, while remaining records are segregated, masked and the masking data updated to the repository. Preferably a backup copy of the masked data records is stored in the repository to permit de-masking of the data records at a later stage. Pivot tables are applied where keys do not match exactly but still exhibit a one-to-one relationship.

Abstract: In at least one aspect, the invention comprises a computer-implemented method comprising: (a) electronically receiving a price request; (b) processing in a pipeline price information corresponding to said price request by applying a sequence of configurable rules to said price information; (c) temporarily withdrawing said price information from said pipeline while at least one of said configurable rules being applied is waiting for additional information; (d) inserting said price information into said pipeline after said additional information is received by said at least one of said configurable rules; (e) calculating a price based on said processed price information; and (f) electronically transmitting said price in response to said price request. Other aspects of the invention comprise related software and system implementations.

Abstract: Nor-seco-type cucurbit[n]uril compounds and methylene bridged glycoluril oligomers are produced by reacting glycoluril and formaldehyde in strong organic or mineral acid at a temperature adequate to condense the reactants. These compounds are characterized by lacking —CH2— groups rendering their internal cavities more open and, for example, more responsive to guest compounds.

Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.