Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polynucleotides and polypeptides directed to EXP1 of Plasmodium vivax, and methods of using these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the detection of P. vivax antibodies or anti-P. vivax antibodies in a subject. The invention finds particular useful application in identifying recent exposure to P. vivax.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polynucleotides and polypeptides directed to EXP1 of Plasmodium vivax, and methods of using these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the detection of P. vivax antibodies or anti-P. vivax antibodies in a subject. The invention finds particular useful application in identifying recent exposure to P. vivax.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polynucleotides and polypeptides directed to EXP1 of Plasmodium vivax, and methods of using these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the detection of P. vivax antibodies or anti-P. vivax antibodies in a subject. The invention finds particular useful application in identifying recent exposure to P. vivax.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polynucleotides and polypeptides directed to EXP1 of Plasmodium vivax, and methods of using these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the detection of P. vivax antibodies or anti-P. vivax antibodies in a subject. The invention finds particular useful application in identifying recent exposure to P. vivax.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a coreless roll that comprises a first and/or second component with a roll mounting surface comprising a radius that is substantially equal to the inner radius of the roll such that the roll mounting surface supports the coreless roll when the roll mounting surface is disposed within the cavity; and a tapered guiding surface coupled to a distal end of the roll mounting surface that transitions from a radius less than the radius of the roll mounting surface to a radius substantially equal to the radius of the roll mounting surface such that the tapered roll guiding surface guides a free end of the coreless roll formed in the cavity against the inner circumference of the roll when the apparatus is inserted into the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, an exhaust vent fan including a housing having an inlet through which air is received within the housing and an outlet through which the air exits the housing, a fan wheel supported in the housing and operable to generate a flow of the air out of the outlet, a louvered first grille positioned across the inlet, a heating element supported in the housing, and a second grille supported on the housing and being moveable relative to the first grille while the first grille is secured to the housing to direct a heated air flow from the heating element out of the housing.

Abstract: A thin, flat capacitive load sensor, such as of layered sandwich construction, having a variety of shapes, so as to provide a seal between two or more opposing surfaces. The load sensor includes a thin first and second insulating outer layer between which an inner layer is secured. The inner layer can be formed of dielectric material of a known dielectric constant, with at least one thin electrical conductor to accommodate load sensing disposed against a first face, and another thin electrical conductor to accommodate load sensing disposed against a second face. Electrical conductors connect the thin conductive areas on the first and second faces to the distal end of a tab ending beyond the load or connection measurement area. The distal end of the tab accommodates a connection with electrical measurement apparatus.

Abstract: A thin, flat capacitive load sensor, such as of layered sandwich construction, having a variety of shapes, so as to provide a seal between two or more opposing surfaces. The load sensor includes a thin first and second insulating outer layer between which an inner layer is secured. The inner layer can be formed of dielectric material of a known dielectric constant, with at least one thin electrical conductor to accommodate load sensing disposed against a first face, and another thin electrical conductor to accommodate load sensing disposed against a second face. Electrical conductors connect the thin conductive areas on the first and second faces to the distal end of a tab extending beyond the load or connection measurement area. The distal end of the tab accommodates a connection with electrical measurement apparatus.

Abstract: In order to prevent the formation of flash and air bubbles on a gasket used to seal a filter element when the filter element is mounted in a housing to filter a fluid, a molding apparatus comprises first and second mold components cooperating to define a mold cavity positioned around the filter media formed by their respective mold surfaces and adapted to receive an expandable material forming the sealing gasket. The mold cavity includes a substantially semi-spherical ridge portion having an apex. The ridge portion of the mold cavity is formed by both the first and second mold components abutting each other at the apex of the ridge portion of the mold cavity along a mold line oriented at an angle to a central axis of symmetry of the mold apparatus. Moreover, mold surfaces of the mold components have upwardly sloping ramp surfaces for preventing trapped air bubbles.

Abstract: A spring interior assembly method and apparatus produces spring interiors formed of a plurality of longitudinally connected columns of spring coils. Preferably, the spring interiors are formed as continuous wire bands each of alternating coils and bridging sections. Corresponding, coils of each column are laced together with transverse lacing wires as the columns are indexed longitudinally through a lacing station and are adjusted to correct lengths as the spring interiors are assembled. A measurement device or other form of sensor at a measurement station downstream of the lacing station in the assembly machine signals the length of a portion of the spring interior, preferably including a number of bridging sections. A processor in the assembly machine controller causes the last laced section to be longitudinally deformed to adjust its length in response to the measurement.

Abstract: An elastomeric glove with a raised loop attached to the wrist portion thereof allows for the easier removal of said glove and prevents the user from making physical contact with the external surface of the glove, particularly a concern when the exterior of the glove has become contaminated with a biological or chemical hazard or the like. A hook used in conjunction with each glove during the removal process makes it possible to easily and neatly remove both gloves simultaneously from the hands of the user--leaving each glove inverted for clean handling while said gloves are disposed of.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for opening molds by automatically unlocking a pair of locking mechanisms which cooperate to lock a pair of mold sections together. There are also disclosed herein a method and apparatus for handling a removed mold section and an article ejected from another mold section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for opening molds by automatically unlocking a pair of locking mechanisms which cooperate to lock a pair of mold sections together. There are also disclosed herein a method and apparatus for handling a removed mold section and an article ejected from another mold section.

Abstract: Apparatus for electroplating bearing surfaces of a crankshaft while the crankshaft is submerged in a plating tank containing a plating bath. A current conducting mount means is affixed to and rotatably supports a plurality of crankshafts submerged in the plating bath. The mount means includes a cylindrical housing having a spindle which extends therethrough so that one end of opposed crankshafts can be attached to opposed ends of the spindle, thereby enabling several crankshafts to be simultaneously electroplated. Seal means forms a mercury chamber between the housing and the spindle, and another seal means located at opposed ends of the housing forms a bearing chamber which protects a bearing means from the plating bath. Hence, the bearings are protected from the mercury by one of the seal means and from the plating bath by the other seal means.