Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: Non-destructive read out (NDRO) circuits are provided for use in reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) superconducting systems. Each NDRO circuit includes a “body” circuit that provides a single or multi-state sub-critical bias current to one or many independent “tail” circuitries. Each “tail” has minimal effect on the “body” thereby preventing any interference or destruction to the state of the “body” circuitry. The circuits reduce device count and thereby increase circuit density, simplify and reduce the cost of fabrication, and provide functionality not available in existing designs, such as the ability to write a state and read it in the same operation cycle. The NDRO circuits provide more compact unit cells useful in memory or logic arrays, demanding fewer resources with increased functionality. The circuits also provide compact cells for AND, AND-OR, A-NOT-B, inverter, multiplexer, and demultiplexer gates.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device (10) for a single syringe (1) having an elongate body (2) with a needle (3) at one end and a finger engageable flange (4) at its other end. The device (10) comprises an elongate enclosed sheath (12) having a closed tip (14) at one end and a cuff (16) at the other end. A syringe detention device (26) is located adjacent the cuff (16) and has at least one inclined sloping surface (28) each of which has a frangible portion (31) rupturable by the syringe flange (4) passing the surface (28) to convert the sloping surface (28) into a cantilevered strip (28A).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device (10) for a single syringe (1) having an elongate body (2) with a needle (3) at one end and a finger engageable flange (4) at its other end. The device (10) comprises an elongate enclosed sheath (12) having a closed tip (14) at one end and a cuff (16) at the other end. A syringe detention device (26) is located adjacent the cuff (16) and has at least one inclined sloping surface (28) each of which has a frangible portion (31) rupturable by the syringe flange (4) passing the surface (28) to convert the sloping surface (28) into a cantilevered strip (28A).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device (10) for a single syringe (1) having an elongate body (2) with a needle (3) at one end and a finger engageable flange (4) at its other end. The device (10) comprises an elongate enclosed sheath (12) having a closed tip (14) at one end and a cuff (16) at the other end. A syringe detention device (26) is located adjacent the cuff (16) and has at least one inclined sloping surface (28) each of which has a frangible portion (31) rupturable by the syringe flange (4) passing the surface (28) to convert the sloping surface (28) into a cantilevered strip (28A).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device (10) for a single syringe (1) having an elongate body (2) with a needle (3) at one end and a finger engageable flange (4) at its other end. The device (10) comprises an elongate enclosed sheath (12) having a closed tip (14) at one end and a cuff (16) at the other end. A syringe detention device (26) is located adjacent the cuff (16) and has at least one inclined sloping surface (28) each of which has a frangible portion (31) rupturable by the syringe flange (4) passing the surface (28) to convert the sloping surface (28) into a cantilevered strip (28A).

Abstract: An electrochemical cell having a central active area and a perimeter area, the electrochemical cell including: a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) having a first electrode, a proton exchange membrane, and a second electrode of opposite electrical polarity to the first electrode; a pressed metal interconnect having on a first side a raised portion in electrical contact with the first electrode; the interconnect and the first electrode defining at least one fluid channel between the interconnect and the first electrode in the central active area, such that a fluid conveyed in the fluid channel is in fluid communication with the first electrode; a gasket interposed between the membrane and the interconnect in the perimeter area, such that the fluid is sealed within the fluid channel; and a fluid opening in the gasket allowing fluid communication between the fluid channel and a manifold in the perimeter area.

Abstract: A method of forming a bipolar interconnect for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell or electrolyser stack. The method includes providing a planar electrically-conductive blank, and deforming a portion of the conductive blank to provide a raised part on the blank defining an electrical contact and a fluid flow channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides fire retardant compositions that have the further advantage of conferring resistance to insects, mould, mildew and fungus species. The composition includes a metal ion, a borate ion, and a borate ion-complexing species. Also provide are methods for producing a fire retardant composition as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer system for delivering digital information over a network. A request receiving process receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time. The digital information has a number of packets. A transmit time process determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets and a network speed. A scheduler schedules a transmit time for the digital information and an acceptance process accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time.

Abstract: A computer system and method is presented for dynamic content resolution. The invention comprises one or more source program files and one or more insert statements inserted into the source program files. The insert statements having one or more logical condition statements with one or more logical parameters and one or more state statements. An insert statement parser determines a state of the condition statement, selects one of the state statements associated with the state, and parses the selected state statement into one or more content source indicators. A content source identification process uses one or more of the content source indicators to determine a content source type and one or more access instructions. A content source access process uses the access instructions to access a content source object. A content insertion process replaces the insert statement with the source object in the source program file.

Abstract: Heterocycle condensed morphinoid derivatives of formula (I) have therapeutic utility as analgesics, in collagen disease, as anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agents, brain cell protectants, in gastritis, diarrhoea, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cough, mental illness, epilepsy, for the preservation of organs during transplant operations, and for the treatment of those pathological conditions which customarily can be treated with agonists of the delta opioid receptor.

Abstract: Coumarin derivatives as substrates for cytochrome P450 enzyme.

Abstract: A computer system and method is presented for dynamic content resolution. The invention comprises one or more source program files and one or more insert statements inserted into the source program files. The insert statements having one or more logical condition statements with one or more logical parameters and one or more state statements. An insert statement parser determines a state of the condition statement, selects one of the state statements associated with the state, and parses the selected state statement into one or more content source indicators. A content source identification process uses one or more of the content source indicators to determine a content source type and one or more access instructions. A content source access process uses the access instructions to access a content source object. A content insertion process replaces the insert statement with the source object in the source program file.

Abstract: A circuit pack blank occupies an unequipped position in an electronic equipment shelf that is cooled by forced-air convection. The blank incorporates two diffuser blades that protrude into a cooling space in the shelf adjacent to the blank. When air is forced through the cooling space at a constant velocity, a backpressure is generated that is equivalent to backpressures generated at cooling spaces adjacent to equipped positions. In addition, the blank has a faceplate that incorporates one or more cable trays used to retain cables at the unequipped position for future use.

Abstract: In a battery pack made up of battery cells encased within a housing made up of a stronger outer housing portion and a weaker inner housing portion, the battery cells are secured to the stronger outer housing portion. Advantageously, the relative motion between the battery cells and the stronger of the housing portions that results when prior art battery packs are dropped, and which causes catastrophic failure of the prior art battery packs, is prevented. The battery cells may be secured to the stronger outer housing portion, for example, by gluing the battery cells to the stronger housing portion, attaching the battery cells to the stronger housing portion by using double-sided sticky tape, molding features into the stronger housing portion that immobilize the battery cells adjacent to the stronger housing portion, or providing screw holes through the stronger housing portion so that screws may engage the battery cell or an appendage thereto.