Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for generating libraries of DNA sequences encoding homologous polypeptides, and uses of the libraries to identify naturally diversified polypeptide variants. The invention also provides compositions and methods for generating collections of synthetic antibody fragments in which one or several complementary determining regions (CDR) are replaced by a collection of the corresponding CDR captured from a natural source. The invention further provides compositions and methods for diversifying a portion of a polypeptide by inserting a diversified sequence of synthetic or natural origin without the need for modification of the original polypeptide coding sequence.

Abstract: The invention includes methods for utilizing partial silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology in combination with fin field effect transistor (finFET) technology to form transistors particularly suitable for utilization in dynamic random access memory (DRAM) arrays. The invention also includes DRAM arrays having low rates of refresh. Additionally, the invention includes semiconductor constructions containing transistors with horizontally-opposing source/drain regions and channel regions between the source/drain regions. The transistors can include gates that encircle at least three-fourths of at least portions of the channel regions, and in some aspects can include gates that encircle substantially an entirety of at least portions of the channel regions.

Abstract: A battery includes at least one battery cell that has a housing with an electrode arrangement arranged therein. A first temperature sensor is arranged outside the battery cell housing, and a second temperature sensor is arranged inside the battery cell housing. The temperature dynamic of the second temperature sensor is higher than the temperature dynamic of the first temperature sensor. A motor vehicle includes the battery cell.

Abstract: Particular nucleoside 5?-phosphorothioate analogues, such as, adenosine or uridine 5?-di- or tri-phosphorothioate analogues in which at least one of the bridging oxygen atoms of the phosphorothioate is replaced by a group such as —CH2— or —CCl2—, and at least one of the non-bridging atoms or negatively-charged atoms of the phosphorothioate is either a sulfur atom or a sulfur ion can be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions. These compounds are useful for treatment of osteoarthritis/calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) deposition disease.

Abstract: Cases for portable electronic devices are described including multiple alignment elements (e.g. slugs, magnets or physical securing means) embedded in a panel, such as the back panel of the case. Various accessories, such as stands, cord spools, mounts, communication devices, speakers, displays, etc., may also have multiple corresponding alignment elements (e.g. magnets, slugs or cooperative physical securing means) in them that allow the accessories to be semi-securely attached to the case in a plurality of specific positions and/or orientations.

Abstract: Cosmetics applicator 1, in particular, having the form of a mascara applicator with a cap 3 forming a grip area 2 for tight closing of a cosmetics reservoir, which as one piece turns into a shaft 4 protruding from it which shaft 4, in turn, as one piece forms a handle segment 5 and a bristle-carrying segment 6 with the bristle-carrying segment 6 as such having a hollow structure and supporting injected bristles 7 which are integrally connected with a plastic core 8 covering or filling the inside of the bristle-carrying segment 6 through the wall of the bristle-carrying segment 6 with the cap 3 and the shaft 4 preferably consisting of a different plastic material than the plastic core 8 and the bristles 7.

Abstract: The instrument according to the invention for electrosurgically impacting biological tissue comprises an electrode (18) as well as a light guide (21), which is connected to a light inlet window (19), which is formed by means of a fluid body (27). The light guide is connected to a light analysis device (13), so as to absorb the light, which is generated at the electrode (18) in response to the HF surgery and so as to supply it to the light analysis device (13). The light inlet window (19) is arranged at the point of origin of the light, namely immediately at the electrode, that is, at the spark, which is generated. An adulteration of the absorbed light by means of smoke or particle deposition on the light inlet window (19) can virtually be avoided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for venting a fuel tank (3). The system (1) has a gas vessel (9), a first line (11), and a second line (13). The gas vessel (9) is designed to receive fuel vapor (7) from the fuel tank (3). The first line (11) connects the gas vessel (9) to an air supply path (21) of an internal combustion engine (19). The second line (13) connects the gas vessel (9) to a fuel supply path (30) of the internal combustion engine (19).

Abstract: An electrosurgical device for recognizing tissue by means of spectral analysis of the light generated at an electrode. An acoustic or optical indicator device displays the tissue type permanently or when detecting certain tissue. Indicators, in particular optical indicators, are arranged in the application field of view, so as to support the user in response to making an incision.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled-release oral dosage form for administration of oxycodone once a day and a method of preparing a controlled-release oral dosage form for administration of oxycodone once a day.

Abstract: A power-train is provided for a driven, steerable axle of a motor vehicle. To reduce the size of the turning radius of the vehicle, the power train includes a left drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a left steerable wheel; a right drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a right steerable wheel; and a drive unit configured between the drive shafts for driving the drive shaft; the drive shafts being configured as articulated shafts, each having a wheel-proximal articulated joint and a wheel-distal articulated joint; and said articulated joints each having at least one axis of rotation with the same orientation for all articulated joints. The drive unit is designed for transmitting an electromotively generated torque to the drive shafts, and having a body suspension that allows the drive unit to rotate relative to the body about a swivel axis that extends in parallel to the axes of rotation having the same orientation.

Abstract: A method for determining gestures in the beam region of a projector includes: projecting an image onto a surface with the aid of the projector, using light; measuring a first set of light intensities of light backscattered from the direction of the surface, under the influence of a gesture made in the beam region of the projector; assigning the measured light intensities to, in each instance, a position of the image projected by the projector; at a first time point, generating a first light intensity function over a second set of positions, which are assigned measured light intensities; at a second time point, generating at least one second light intensity function over the second set of positions; and determining the gesture made, based on the result of a comparison between the first and second light intensity functions.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing mobile-based positioning in a wireless communications system are presented. A position estimate is computed based on assistance data intended for a first position method. The mobile device ignores if a second positioning method is not specifically supported by a network and computes a position estimate using the second position method and a subset of assistance data intended for the first positioning method, which is supported by the network and is different from the second positioning method.

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for minimally invasive surgery, the instrument including two gripping parts which can be brought together into a gripping direction or moved apart counter to the gripping direction. At least one gripping part includes three or more electrically conductive sections, electrically insulated relative to each other. Each electrically conductive section may be separately connected to a high frequency (RF) current generator such that each electrically conductive section can be configured in various electrical configurations by the RF current generator.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for recycling an organic-matrix composite material. The organic-matrix composite material comprises a first component comprising at least one organic matrix polymer and at least one solid second component being compatible with said first component and being structurally different from said first component, wherein said at least one organic polymer has thermosetting properties at room temperature and wherein said polymer comprises thermally reversible cross-links The method of the invention comprises —heating the organic-matrix composite material to a temperature at which at least part of the thermally reversible cross-links cleave and at which temperature the first component as a viscosity of at most 500 Pa·s, as measured by oscillatory measurements on an Anton Paar MCR 301 rheometer using parallel plate geometry; and —separating the at least part of said first component from said second component.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for tracking information related to events. Event information may be stored in a digital sequential chain. The sequential chain stores information related to the event as it occurs over a period of time. The sequential chain allows for the relation of multiple events resulting in an event chain. The information in the event chain may be related using a unique identifier.

Abstract: An inertial sensor, comprising a substrate and a rocker that is connected to the substrate via a spring apparatus, the spring apparatus having at least two springs for suspending the rocker on the substrate, the two springs being disposed with an offset from one another with reference to their longitudinal axis.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” &“Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) The Ar1, Het, Ar2, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are further described herein.