Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element consisting of a filter medium (10) which is folded in a zig-zag manner and designed in a concentric shape. End plates (11, 12) are arranged on the end sides of the medium. End plate (12) has a concentric opening as well as a first annular ring (14) and a second annular ring (15), and a sealing groove (16) arranged between the rings. A reinforcement plate (17) is arranged in the area between the filter medium and the rings (14, 15). The end surfaces (18, 19) of the rings (14, 15) are supported by the grooves (20, 21) of a filter element housing, the grooves running radially.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rigid-buckling-resistant-fluted containers with an arcuate outer rim. The container such as a pressformed paperboard plate of overall diameter “D” including a generally planar bottom region, an upwardly extending fluted region surrounding the generally planar bottom region, and an outwardly and downwardly extending peripheral region having an arcuate radial profile. The containers being produced of a lightweight board but exhibiting high strength and rigidity relative to the low weight board.

Abstract: An online content system is provided, including a plurality of user accounts maintained at a network-accessible online service, where associated with each user account are a plurality of content items. A catalog service is operable to provide offline metadata for the plurality of user accounts, whereby, for the plurality of content items in each of the plurality of user accounts, (a) a catalog engine of the catalog service is operable to generate a hierarchical tree descriptor for the plurality of content items, and (b) a service interface of the catalog service is operable to cause network transmission of the hierarchical tree descriptor to a remote device associated with the user account, such network transmission being independent of content item downloads to the remote device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for renegotiating debt payment terms and similar matters. A database 10 is accessible over a network by creditors 40 and debtors 30, who can populate the database 10 with relevant debt information and use that information to attempt to renegotiate terms for repayment of the debt(s). A wide variety of tools can be included within the database, to facilitate review of the debt information, monies potentially available to satisfy the debt(s), outcomes of various potential settlement approaches, “batch” decisions and actions on multiple debts, and related issues.

Abstract: A system and method for deploying software from a central location to a plurality of remote install sites. The system includes a network-accessible server system and a plurality of computing devices. Based on delivery of a general application deliverable from the server system, a runtime-based application is installed at each of the computing devices. Varying tags are delivered from the network-accessible server system to generate various implementations of the runtime-based application at the computing devices.

Abstract: A visor (100) for a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a visor body formed of a vehicle panel material having a rigid core (122) and a cover layer (124) coupled to an outer surface of the rigid core. The visor body has a first body portion (116) and a second body portion (118). The visor further comprises a carrier (104) configured to support at least one accessory associated with the visor. The first body portion and the second body portion at least partially conceal the carrier. A method of manufacturing a visor for a vehicle is also disclosed wherein the visor is formed from a material used to form a vehicle panel such as a vehicle headliner.

Abstract: A flexible pipe for conveying pressurized fluids that has an inner tubular layer, two reinforcing layers, an outer layer and a barrier layer. The reinforcing layers are comprised of metal cords wrapped around the inner tubular layer. The metal cords may be comprised of multiple individual wires twisted about themselves or a central guide line. The barrier layer may be positioned between the two reinforcing layers and penetrate therebetween. Additionally, a method for making a flexible pipe is provided, which includes the use of heat to facilitate the penetration of the barrier layer into each of the reinforcing layers.

Abstract: This device comprises a tubular endoprosthesis (11) of axis (X-X?) and a stent (13) of axis (Y-Y?) defining a distal retention opening (23A) and a proximal retention opening (23B). The device comprises a distal wire-like tie (33A) and a proximal wire-like tie (33B). Each tie (33A, 33B) forms a retaining loop (43) running around the endoprosthesis (11). Each retaining loop (43) can stretch between a configuration in which the endoprosthesis (11) is kept in a contracted state against the stent (13) and a configuration in which the endoprosthesis (11) is released. When each retaining loop (43) is in its releasing configuration, the axis (X-X?) of the endoprosthesis (11) is inclined with respect to the axis (Y-Y?) of the stent (13) when no external stresses are applied. The axis (X-X?) of the endoprosthesis (11) intersects the axis (Y-Y?) of the stent in the internal line (18) defined by the endoprosthesis (11).

Abstract: An intravascular emboli capture and retrieval system for intravascular embolism protection and embolism removal or maceration. Guidewire mounted proximally and distally located multiple opening filters are deployed within the vasculature and used to part, divide and macerate embolic debris and to capture such embolic debris within the confines thereof. A deployable flexible preformed memory shaped capture sleeve is alternatively used to collapse one or more filters and embolic debris therein for subsequent proximal withdrawal from the vasculature.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.

Abstract: Horizontal electrophoresis is performed in a cell that includes a tank and a pair of electrodes, each mounted on an electrode support that is easily inserted into and removed from the tank, and once inserted, is secured in position by one or more spring-loaded, manual-release locking features.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) composition comprising a methyl tin stabilizer and at least one salt of a polyacid material such as a polycarboxylic acid, a phosphoric acid, or a boric acid.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.

Abstract: A cardiotomy and venous blood reservoir, including a housing assembly, a venous inlet port, a venous sub-assembly, a cardiotomy inlet port, and a cardiotomy sub-assembly. The housing forms a chamber. The venous sub-assembly includes a downtube and a bowl. A diameter of the downtube lumen increases to a downstream end. The bowl forms a floor surface for receiving flow from the lumen. The cardiotomy sub-assembly includes a dish and an inner post. The dish defines an aperture. The inner post extends from the dish and forms a guide surface received within the central aperture and forming an undulating curvature increasing to a diameter greater than the diameter of the central aperture. Cardiotomy liquid drops from the dish fall on to the undulating, closely positioned guide surface with minimal splashing.

Abstract: The invention relates to multiphase compositions of matter comprising at least an acrylic phase and a hydrocarbon phase, and more specifically to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions of matter of an acrylic-hydrocarbon polymer and an additional hydrocarbon component which has a molecular weight of at least 1,000 and may include one or both of an oligomeric hydrocarbon and a polymeric hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods, devices and kits for the mass spectrometric immunoassay (MSIA) of proteins present in complex biological fluids or extracts. Pipettor tips containing porous solid supports that are covalently derivatized with affinity ligand and used to extract specific proteins and their variants from various biological fluids. Nonspecifically bound compounds are rinsed from the extraction devices using a series of buffer and water rinses, after which the wild type protein (and/or its variants) are eluted directly onto a target in preparation for analysis such as matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Mass spectrometry of the eluted sample then follows with the retained proteins identified via accurate molecular mass determination.

Abstract: An effort-saving stapler comprises a base member defining a coupled member; a magazine assembly having a first end pivotally connected to the coupled member and a second end; a linkage assembly which has a first end and a second end including a pair of first slide grooves defined at the first end thereof, a pair of channels defined at the second end thereof, a pair of second slide grooves defined between the first and second ends thereof and a firing member slideably coupled to the channel and being able to drive the second end of the magazine assembly; a lever arm which has a first end slideably coupled to the first slide grooves of the linkage assembly and a second end including a pair of third slide grooves between the first and second ends thereof, with the second and third slide grooves slideably joined together and selectively engaged with the coupled member of the base assembly, and with the lever arm pivotally coupled to the coupled member between the first end of the lever arm and the third slide gro

Abstract: One aspect relates to adjusting a positional state of an individual to a physiological aspect of the individual at least partially in response to detecting a radiant kinetic energy from the individual. Another aspect relates to indicating to configure an individual at least partially in response to a determining at least one physiologically—indicating body temperature of the individual derived at least partially based on a detecting a radiant kinetic energy from the individual.

Abstract: A protective device is provided for protecting the back of a wearer against injury. The device includes an array of support elements that extend along the wearer's back adjacent his spine and is held in position on his back by attachment means, which can include a neck brace attached to the upper end of array, a chest strap, a waist strap and/or webbing that are spaced apart axially along the array. The support elements are attached to each other in such a way that they can move relative to each other to allow free, but limited bending, extension and contraction of the array, but the connection means between the elements is configured to prevent further movement between them once a predetermined limited movement has taken place, so that the array becomes practically rigid and can bear further loading that may otherwise have been born by the spine.

Abstract: The invention combines the step of adding chemicals such as alkaline peroxide to an intermediate line after refining, with the step of applying chemicals such as alkaline peroxide as a pre-treatment before primary refining and/or applying chemicals such as alkaline peroxide at the primary refiner. This is implemented in the preferred embodiment, by pre-treating feed material, refining the materials into a pulp in a superatmospheric refiner, and adding chemicals in the post refining blowline.