Abstract: A container including: a body having a cavity for storing dispensable contents; a rim of the body defining an opening of the cavity; a flange extending outwardly away from the rim of the body; a cover affixed to the flange to seal the dispensable contents within the cavity; and a fracture portion located on the body, the fracture portion having a break path, whereby the container fractures along the break path upon the application of force exceeding a predetermined level on either side of the fracture portion, wherein the break path along which the container fractures extends beyond a single plane such that the break path includes a main portion having a fracture point in one plane and end portions each having a terminus in another plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystals of the influenza virus neuraminidase protein, their structures and their use.

Abstract: A system for protecting a passenger compartment of a vehicle from forces arising from a mine activated by a wheel. The system (28) includes an underbody protective plate structure (46) covering areas of a forward portion of the passenger compartment in which the lower legs and feet of an occupant are located. The system (28) further includes a shield structure (44) fabricated on the protective plate structure (46) in front of lower-forward walls (36,38) of the forward portion (32). In addition, reinforcing plates (48,50) extend adjacent the side walls of the forward portion (32) and are connected to the protective plate structure (46).