Abstract: The instant invention provides for proteins, polypeptides, nucleic acid sequences, constructs, expression vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical compositions of, and methods for using human placental bikunin, serine protease inhibitor domains, and fragments thereof.

Abstract: A method for substantially inhibiting initiation or spread of infection by rhinovirus or Coxsackie A virus of host cells expressing the major human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM-1), comprising the step of contacting the virus with a soluble polypeptide comprising the HRV binding site in domains I and II of ICAM-1; which polypeptide is capable of binding to the virus and reducing infectivity thereof; the contact being under conditions which permit the virus to bind to the polypeptide.

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved-drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: Antiviral methods comprising contacting human rhinovirus with tICAM(453).

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: Novel analogs of ICAM-1 and methods of using same for reducing human rhinovirus infection.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the infection by human rhinovirus (HRV) of host cells susceptible to infection by HRV, comprising contacting the virus under conditions favorable for binding with an antiviral agent comprising a fragment of human rhinovirus major receptor protein (HRR) in a form that exhibits the ability to bind to HRV capsids and reduce infectivity of the virus, and an intranasal spray comprising HRR or a fragment thereof suitable for use in said method. Human rhinovirus receptor has subsequently been discovered by Greve et al. to be intercellular adhesion molecule-1.

Abstract: Storage solutions of silsesquioxane and siloxane polymers are obtained by means of a silicon containing solvent composition. The solution has at least one polymer having a formula of [(HSiO.sub.1.5).sub.x O.sub.y ].sub.n, (HSiO.sub.1.5).sub.n, [(HSiO.sub.1.5).sub.x O.sub.y (RSiO.sub.1.5).sub.z ].sub.n, [(HSiO.sub.1.5).sub.x (RSiO.sub.1.5).sub.y ].sub.n or [(HSiO.sub.1.5).sub.x O.sub.y (RSiO.sub.1.5).sub.z ].sub.n wherein x=about 6 to about 20, y=1 to about 3, z=about 6 to about 20, n=1 to about 4,000, and each R is independently H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 aryl. The solvent has the formula of (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si--O--[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ].sub.a --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, (CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2)Si--O--[Si(CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.2 ].sub.a --SiCH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.3, R.sub.3 Si--O--[SiR'.sub.2 ].sub.a --SiR.sub.3, [O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ].sub.b, [O--Si(CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.2 ].sub.b or [O--SiR'.sub.2 ].sub.n wherein a=0-5, b=3-5, and each R' is independently H or C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl.

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: A magnetron sputtering source for depositing a material onto a substrate includes a target from which the material is sputtered, a magnet assembly disposed in proximity to the target for confining a plasma at the surface of the target and a drive assembly for scanning the magnet assembly relative to the target. The sputtering source may further include an anode for maintaining substantially constant plasma characteristics as the magnet assembly is scanned relative to the target. The anode may be implemented as variable voltage stationary electrodes positioned at or near the opposite ends of the scan path followed by the magnet assembly, spaced-apart anode wires positioned between the target and the substrate or a movable anode that is scanned with the magnet assembly. The magnet elements of the magnet assembly may have different spacings from the surface of the target to enhance depositional thickness uniformity.

Abstract: An umbrella holder comprising a clamp mechanism; a right/left angular adjustment mechanism, a forward/rearward angular adjustment mechanism; a length adjustment mechanism; and an umbrella shaft and handle securing mechanism. The clamp mechanism includes an upper and lower jaw member, an upper and lower resilient clamp pad, and a clamp screw mechanism. Each upper and lower jaw member is provided with a clamp channel that is covered with the upper or lower resilient clamp pad, respectively. The clamp channels are oriented in opposed relationship and the clamp screw mechanism threadable engages the lower jaw member and rotatably engages the upper jaw member in a manner such that rotation of the clamp screw mechanism causes the upper and lower jaw to be forced together or apart depending on the direction of rotation of the clamp screw mechanism. The umbrella shaft and handle securing mechanism includes a shaft channel clamp and a handle strap assembly positioned below the shaft channel clamp.

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: A smooth and monotonic potential energy gradient was established at a p-type (InGa)As--undopad InP heterojunction to efficiently transfer conduction electrons from the (InGa)As:p layer to the InP:.o slashed. layer. This potential energy gradient was established with a compositionally graded p-type semiconductor alloy layer and an n-type InP built-in field layer interposed at the heterojunction. The compositionally graded semiconductor alloy layer spatially distributes the conduction band discontinuity of the (InGa)As--InP heterojunction and the InP:n built-in field layer eliminates potential energy barriers from the conduction band over a wide range of externally-applied biases including no externally applied bias. The smooth and monotonic potential energy gradient thus established promotes efficient transfer of the conduction electrons due to drift from the (InGa)As:p layer to the large bandgap InP collector layer where they contribute to the output current of any number of electronic devices.

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: High quality epitaxial layers can be grown on a multi-layer substrate which has a crystalline pseudomorphic layer with an exposed surface used for the epitaxial growth. The pseudomorphic layer of the substrate has a thickness at or below the pseudomorphic limit so it will be deformed as stress forces are developed during epitaxial growth of heteroepitaxial structures. A plastically deformable layer is bonded to the pseudomorphic layer, This plastically deformable layer is made of material that plastically flows at epitaxial growth temperatures.

Abstract: Methods for purifying and detecting IgM antibodies employ binding substances which are Borellia burgdorferi cells, or cellular or extracellular components obtained or derived therefrom and which bind to this class of antibodies. The binding substances may be attached to a solid substrate and then the substrate contacted with a solution containing IgM antibodies under conditions such that the antibodies bind to the binding substance on the substrate. The substrate is then contacted with a solution that releases the IgM antibodies from the substrate and the antibodies are recovered or detected. Applications of these methods include, for example, assays for diagnosing diseases which elicit primary and/or secondary IgM antibody-mediated immunity.

Abstract: A refrigerated cabinet including a compartment for salad and another compartment for salad dressing, rendering both the salad and salad dressing easily accessible to the user, and dispensing means for the salad and salad dressing.