Abstract: A method of immobilising a target molecule on a substrate, which comprises exposing the target molecule to the substrate in the presence of a metal complex, wherein the target molecule is an unmodified target molecule, and wherein the metal complex is selected to provide a stable binding interaction between the target molecule and the substrate.

Abstract: A combination of a hearing aid (1) and an adapter shoe (13), wherein the hearing aid has a pivotable battery compartment (6), and wherein the adapter shoe has engagement means (14, 15) for engaging the exterior of the hearing aid housing, blocking means (21) for blocking pivoting of the pivotable wall, and engagement means (23) for engaging the pivotable wall. The invention also provides an adapter shoe and a method of attaching an adapter shoe.

Abstract: A redundant control system for controlling an electromechanical system is provided. The control system includes a first processor, a second processor, an input-output node, a first communication channel, a second communication channel, and a signal selector. The first and second processors have a control algorithm and state variables resident thereon. The first and second processors each generate an output signal based on the control algorithm, the state variables, and an input signal from the electromechanical system. The first communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the first processor and the input-output node, while the second communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the second processor and the input-output node. The signal selector communicates either the output signal from the first processor or the output signal from the second processor to the electromechanical system.

Abstract: Attachment means for attaching a conductor to a hearing aid having a hearing aid housing. The attachment means is adapted to be located partially in said hearing aid housing wall, so as to have a first part located in said hearing aid housing wall and a second part protruding through an aperture in said hearing aid housing wall.

Abstract: The invention includes methods and systems of processing and managing applications for collocation space. In a computer network including a workstation, a web server, an application server, and a database, the invention assists users in completing applications for collocation space and allows for management of and preparation of responses to those applications. Generally, embodiments of the invention may include submitting and distributing collocation applications and firm orders online; allowing field personnel to respond to and monitor applications online throughout the response and provisioning process; providing notification to field groups and users via e-mail of the events affecting each application; and displaying the current status of each application.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for detecting and responding to a surge event in a locomotive engine system including a turbocharger and a diesel engine. A sensor detects an operating parameter of the turbocharged engine and generates a signal indicative of the detected operatng parameter. An engine control system is responsive to the signal representative of a sensed operating parameter, or a determined changed in a sensed parameter, for controlling a plurality of operational controls of the diesel engine system. The engine control system modifies one or more operational controls of the diesel engine system when the signal indicates a surge event.

Abstract: An electrophoretic apparatus comprising: a first electrolyte chamber containing a first electrode; a second electrolyte chamber containing a second electrode; a first sample chamber disposed between the first and second electrolyte chambers and proximate to the first electrolyte chamber; a second sample chamber disposed between the first sample chamber and the second electrolyte; three ion-permeable barriers separating the first electrolyte chamber, the first sample chamber, the second sample chamber, and the second electrolyte chamber, respectively, wherein the ion-permeable barriers impede convective mixing of the contents in each of the respective chambers; a first electrolyte reservoir and a second electrolyte reservoir in fluid communication with the first and second electrolyte chambers, respectively; a first sample reservoir and a second sample reservoir in fluid communication with the first and second sample chambers, respectively; means adapted for communicating a first electrolyte and a second elect

Abstract: A method of separation of an antibody from a mixture of the antibody and at least one contaminant, the method comprising: a) placing the antibody and contaminant mixture in a first solvent stream, the first solvent stream being separated from a second solvent stream by an electrophoretic membrane; b) selecting the pH for the first solvent stream such that contaminants with an isoelectric point (pI) lower than the antibody to be separated will be charged; c) applying an electric potential between the two solvent streams causing movement of at least some of the contaminants through the membrane into the second solvent stream while the antibody is substantially retained in the first solvent stream, or if entering the membrane, being substantially prevented from entering the second solvent stream; d) optionally, periodically stopping and reversing the electric potential to cause movement of any antibody having entered the membrane to move back into the first solvent stream, wherein substantially not causing any c

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for detecting and responding to a surge event in a locomotive engine system including a turbocharger and a diesel engine. The apparatus includes a sensor for detecting an operating parameter of the turbocharger or the engine and generating a sensor signal indicative of the detected operating parameter. An engine control system is responsive to the sensor signal for controlling a plurality of operational controls of the diesel engine system. The engine control system modifies one or more operational controls of the diesel engine system when the sensor signal indicates a surge event. The invention also provides a method for detecting and controlling a surge event of a locomotive engine system including a turbocharger and a diesel engine operable at a plurality of discrete speeds.

Abstract: A system for separating biomolecules by electrophoretic separation including a first separation barrier having a defined molecular mass cut-off disposed in the first electric field area, a first restriction barrier disposed between a first cathode zone and a first separation barrier so as to define a first interstitial volume therebetween, a second restriction barrier disposed between the first anode zone and the first separation barrier so as to define a second interstitial volume therebetween, and a pumping means to provide a sample constituent in a selected one of the first interstitial and second interstitial volumes wherein upon application of the first voltage potential, a selected separation product is removed from the sample constituent through the first separation barrier and provided to the other of the first and second interstitial volumes.

Abstract: A multi-port electrophoresis system comprising: first and second electrode chambers containing a cathode and an anode respectively, wherein the electrode chambers are disposed relative to one another so that the electrodes are adapted to generate an electric field upon application of a selected electric potential therebetween; at least three adjacently disposed separation chambers disposed between the electrode chambers and separated from adjacent separation chambers and the electrode chambers by ion-permeable barriers adapted to impede convective mixing of the contents of adjacent chambers; a first electrolyte reservoir in fluid communication with at least one of the electrode chambers; at least one sample reservoir in fluid communication with at least one of the separation chambers; means adapted for communicating fluids to the first and second electrode chambers and to the at least three separation chambers; means adapted for communicating an electrolyte between the electrolyte reservoir and at least one o

Abstract: An electrophoretic apparatus comprising:

Abstract: A method for obtaining avian antibodies from eggs, the method comprising the steps of:

Abstract: A system for separating small macromolecules by electrophoresis, the system comprising:

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly (10), such as a smart card, is formed by attaching a component subassembly (34) to a substrate (12). The substrate (12) includes a face (26) and defines a via (28) having a via opening (30) at the face (26). The substrate (12) further defines a component cavity (32) at the face (26) that is spaced apart from the via (28). An electrical element (14), such as a wound antenna, is disposed within the substrate (12) and includes a terminal (24) at the via (28). The component subassembly (34) is formed by mounting an integrated circuit component (16) onto a metallic lead (18). The integrated circuit component (16) is electrically connected to the metallic lead (18) by a wire lead (36). A protuberance (20) is connected to the metallic lead (18), preferably by forming a loop from a wire bond. A polymeric body (56) is formed about the component (16) and wire leads (36).

Abstract: Compositions containing hydroxy acids and/or retinoids and further containing borage seed oil as an anti-irritant. Borage seed oil was found to be uniquely effective (when compared to gamma-linolenic acid, or other anti-irritants containing gamma-linolenic acid or other known anti-irritants) in reducing the irritation caused by hydroxy acids and/or retinoids.

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly (10), such as a smart card, is formed by attaching a component subassembly (34) to a substrate (12). The substrate (12) includes a face (26) and defines a via (28) having a via opening (30) at the face (26). The substrate (12) further defines a component cavity (32) at the face (26) that is spaced apart from the via (28). An electrical element (14), such as a wound antenna, is disposed within the substrate (12) and includes a terminal (24) at the via (28). The component subassembly (34) is formed by mounting an integrated circuit component (16) onto a metallic lead (18). The integrated circuit component (16) is electrically connected to the metallic lead (18) by a wire lead (36). A protuberance (20) is connected to the metallic lead (18), preferably by forming a loop from a wire bond. A polymeric body (56) is formed about the component (16) and wire leads (36).