Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: A casement window operator system which includes an operator (12), a driven hinge (10) and a passive hinge (11). The driven hinge (10) and the passive hinge (11) are mounted to opposite sides of the frame F of a casement window. The sash S of the window is mountable by the mounting plate (17) and (28) of the hinges. The operator (12) is mounted with the frame F adjacent to the driven hinge (10) and a driven arm (20) of the operator (12) is coupled to the window sash mounting plate (17). The passive hinge (11) constructed to replicate the operating locus of the driven hinge (10).

Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing vascular-associated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing vascular-associated disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: A candle capable of changing color when lighted is disclosed. More particularly, the candle incorporates thermochromic dyes that are a first color at room temperature and a second color upon being raised to an activation temperature. The color change is preferably reversible so that upon cooling, the portions of the candle that underwent a color change return to their original color.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spindle motor including a shaft having an outer circumferential surface. The spindle motor also includes a thrust plate fixedly connected to the shaft. The thrust plate projects radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the shaft and includes top and bottom surfaces. The spindle motor also includes a hub assembly mounted on the shaft. The hub assembly is adapted for mounting a storage disk. The spindle motor further includes a liquid hydrodynamic bearing and an aerodynamic bearing. The liquid hydrodynamic bearing is formed along the top and bottom surfaces of the thrust plate and is adapted for transferring loads in an axial direction relative to the shaft. The aerodynamic bearing is formed along a portion of the hub assembly and is adapted for transferring loads in a radial direction relative to the shaft.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: The present invention configures a control strategy and a process model to calculate a setting of a machine. The present invention adjusts the process model in accordance with an analysis of the setting to control the machine.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase.

Abstract: Vehicle constructed for being towed along undersea floor area where desired mineral aggregates, such as manganese nodules, are dispersed on ocean bottom carries apparatus utilizing power from towed motion, hydraulic suction and vehicle-borne motor for acquiring, concentrating and transmitting desired aggregates to conduit for upward transport. Vehicle has motor-powered water impeller, ducting and nozzle for directing pressurized sheet-jet of water rearwardly downward near undersea floor, enclosed ramp inclined rearwardly upward with entrance behind sheet-jet to receive solids dislodged from sea floor by jet, hopper and trough to receive solids moved up ramp by flow of water up ramp when vehicle is towed forward, and separating screens and ducting to direct desired sizes of solids into conduit for delivery to surface ship. Operationally effective path can be widened with horizontally fenestrated sweeps disposed in rearwardly diverging and converging V-patterns.

Abstract: Vehicle adapted for being towed along undersea floor area where desired mineral aggregates, such as manganese nodules, are dispersed on ocean bottom carries horizontally fenestrated sweeps and hydraulic transition chamber utilizing towed motion and hydraulic suction for acquiring, concentrating and transmitting desired aggregates to conduit for upward transport.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating various sizes of solid minerals, e.g., mixtures of fine sediment and larger particles or aggregates of ore, has rotating drum with internal lifters and external grousers and enables tumbling of solids in stream of water flowing through drum.

Abstract: A carburetor comprises a mixture outlet and a connection for attaching the mixture outlet to an intake manifold. A main air intake is spaced from the mixture outlet and has a butterfly valve adjustable to control the flow of air into the carburetor. The carburetor also has a fuel inlet. A pair of spaced apart surfaces forms a fuel path from a central portion of the spaced apart surfaces to the periphery of the surfaces. The periphery is adjacent to the carburetor passageway for enabling air from the main air inlet to mix with the fuel and pass to the intake manifold. A central fuel inlet forms a path for fuel from the carburetor fuel reservoir to the surfaces central portion. The central fuel inlet comprises an elongated axially movable tube whose outer surface is tapered. A cylindrical member has its inner surface surrounding the elongated tube outer surface. The cylindrical member and the tube when spaced apart define a main fuel path from the fuel reservoir to the central portion of the surfaces.

Abstract: An enzyme-based oxidative process for coloring hair wherein the hair is exposed to a solution having a pH of about 4 to about 10 and containing hydrogen peroxide, soybean peroxidase enzyme and one or more oxidation dye precursors.

Abstract: Dual function valve for controlling flow of liquids or mixtures of liquids and solids has a movable seat for relief of excessive negative pressure and a buoyant gate for emergency discharge under excessive loads of solids.