Abstract: Provided are novel human tumor-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof that recognize tumor-associated antigen NY-ESO-1. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such antibodies and mimics thereof in the treatment of tumors are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal serial bus (USB) connector for use in a base unit in a car kit comprising at least two pairs of shielded connection lines. It further relates to a USB cable for providing a shielded connection between a mobile unit and a car kit adaptor. The USB connector for use in a base unit in a car-kit comprises two twin axial connectors (430) including two inner contacts separated by a dielectric and further adapted to be connected to respective complementary connectors and two pairs of shielded connection lines (104 and 104?). Each pair is connected to a twin axial connector (430). Further, a shielded USB bridge (100) connects the two pairs of connection lines (104 and 104?) to four cable terminations (106) to form a USB line (108).

Abstract: The invention refers to an optical fiber connector with a support member and a ferrule for receiving an optical fiber and fixed to the support member. The optical fiber is embedded in the ferrule. An end face of the optical fiber is arranged on the support member, while an alignment element is connected with the support member. The end face of the optical fiber abuts with the alignment element, whereby the alignment element aligns the end face of the optical fiber relative to a predetermined optical path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for electrically connecting at least one terminal arranged on a surface of a surface-mount device to a corresponding substrate contact of a circuit substrate. The connector for electrically includes at least one resilient electrically conductive interconnection element being connectable to the at least one substrate contact and configured to establish a releasable electrical contact with the at least one terminal, and a connector housing for mounting the at least one interconnection element. The interconnection element is affixed to the housing by means of a foil-shaped carrier.

Abstract: A bus-bar having a prismatic housing, an elongate conductor extending along a length of the housing, and a resilient retainer which extends along a length of the housing and retains the conductor in the housing is disclosed.

Abstract: A bus-bar having a prismatic housing, an elongate conductor extending along a length of the housing, and a resilient retainer which extends along a length of the housing and retains the conductor in the housing is disclosed.

Abstract: A receptacle connector comprises at least one receptacle contact. The receptacle contact includes a contact member and at least one spring member. The contact member is formed for receipt of a plug contact along a mating plane. The contact member is resiliently displaceable in a direction substantial lateral to the mating plane by the spring member.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and diagnostic kits for the detection of disease-specific antibodies in urine containing sample. The present invention is also directed toward methods for determining that a patient suffers from a disorder characterized by aberrant expression of a naturally occurring gene. Methods for monitoring the status of a disorder in a patient characterized by aberrant expression of a naturally occurring gene are also provided.

Abstract: The invention to a yarn tension sensor, in particular for yarns traveling at high speed, to accurately ascertain even short-term yarn tension fluctuations. According to the invention, a yarn guide element is mounted on one head end of a plunger coil disposed in a magnetic field. A position sensor is disposed in the region of the plunger coil and detects even minimal changes in position of the plunger coil. These changes in position are reported to a controller, at whose output variations in current are generated and supplied to the winding of the plunger coil, the variations being such to compensate for the axial force generated by the yarn and acting upon the plunger coil, thereby making the plunger coil virtually motionless.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake disk arrangement for a yarn tensioning device wherein at least one of a pair of opposed facing brake disks can be acted upon by a variable pressing force in the direction of the other brake disk. According to the present invention, rotary motion is transmitted from one brake disk to the other in a simple manner, without affecting the brake force, by connecting to one of the brake disks a concentric magnet that is secured against relative rotation with respect to this brake disk, and by connecting to the other brake disk a concentrically arranged body of hysteresis material which is secured against relative rotation with that brake disk. At least the brake disk that can be acted upon the variable pressing force comprises a nonmagnetic material and is changeable in position axially relative to the magnet or the hysteresis material associated with the disk. In alternate embodiments, both brake disks may be provided with a magnet.