Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of CEL I and CEL II endonuclease proteins. Methods and kits for identifying mismatches in double-stranded DNA are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the fields of molecular and cellular biology. The invention is generally related to reverse transcriptase enzymes and methods for the reverse transcription of nucleic acid molecules, especially messenger RNA molecules. Specifically, the invention relates to reverse transcriptase enzymes which have been mutated or modified to increase thermostability, decrease terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase activity, and/or increase fidelity, and to methods of producing, amplifying or sequencing nucleic acid molecules (particularly cDNA molecules) using these reverse transcriptase enzymes or compositions. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules produced by these methods and to the use of such nucleic acid molecules to produce desired polypeptides. The invention also concerns kits comprising such enzymes or compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gene which encodes reverse transcriptase having DNA, polymerase activity and substantially no RNase H activity. The invention also relates to vectors containing the gene and hosts transformed with the vectors of the invention. The invention, also relates to a method of producing reverse transcriptase having DNA polymerase activity and substantially no RNase H activity by expressing the reverse transcriptase genes of the present invention in a host. The invention also relates to a method of producing cDNA from mRNA, using the reverse transcriptase of the invention. The invention also relates to a kit for the preparation of cDNA from mRNA comprising the reverse transcriptase of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gene which encodes reverse transcriptase having DNA polymerase activity and substantially no RNase H activity. The invention also relates to vectors containing; the gene and hosts transformed with the vectors of the invention. The invention also relates to a method of producing reverse transcriptase having DNA polymerase activity and substantially no RNase H activity by expressing the reverse transcriptase genes of the present invention in a host. The invention also relates to a method of producing cDNA frog mRNA, using the reverse transcriptase of the invention. The invention also relates to a kit for the preparation of cDNA from mRNA comprising the reverse transcriptase of the invention.

Abstract: The mirror of the present invention provides a new device and method for generating a “reflection” of an object that may be processed before display. The invention comprises an image-capture system, an image-processor and a flat-panel display. By this combination, the invention is capable of acquiring the image of a subject in front of the display by passive means not requiring transmitters or reflectors on the subject (such means including optical, ultra-sonic, and electromagnetic sensors), processing the image in programmable ways to create an altered image of the subject and displaying the new image, which appears to mimic the movement and orientation of the original subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid inhibitors, compositions and method for enhancing synthesis of nucleic acid molecules. In a preferred aspect, the invention relates to inhibition or control of nucleic acid synthesis, sequencing or amplification. Specifically, the present invention discloses nucleic acids having affinity for polypeptides with polymerase activity for use in such synthesis, amplification or sequencing reactions. The nucleic acid inhibitors are capable of inhibiting nonspecific nucleic acid synthesis under certain conditions (e.g., at ambient temperatures). Thus, in a preferred aspect, the invention relates to “hot start” synthesis of nucleic acid molecules. Accordingly, the invention prevents, reduces or substantially reduces nonspecific nucleic acid synthesis. The invention also relates to kits for synthesizing, amplifying, reverse transcribing or sequencing nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more of the nucleic acid inhibitors or compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A dispenser for wipes. The present dispenser comprises a unitary living hinge and a pop-up cover. The unitary hinge allows for simplicity of construction, processing, and use. It also eliminates the need for a secondary mechanical hinge. The pop-up cover permits easy one-handed wipe dispensing without requiring that the lid be manually held in an open position.

Abstract: The modular power supply of the present invention provides a new device and method for powering multiple portable and/or small devices each requiring an AC or DC current source at one of various low-voltage levels. The invention comprises a main power base that is capable of converting AC power levels in common use internationally into a main low-level DC bus, which may, for example, be 24VDC. The AC input source and the derived DC voltage are then supplied via separate buses to smaller power “blocks” of two distinct designs, one for transforming the AC bus voltage to a low-voltage AC output, and one for converting the DC bus voltage to a low-voltage DC output. The DC blocks are of a common design, but are differentiated in that their respective output voltages are set by a “programming” element. The AC blocks are of a second common design, but are differentiated in that their respective output voltages are set by a “programming” transformer.

Abstract: A dispenser for wipes. The present dispenser comprises a unitary living hinge and a pop-up cover. The unitary hinge allows for simplicity of construction, processing, and use. It also eliminates the need for a secondary mechanical hinge. The pop-up cover permits easy one-handed wipe dispensing without requiring that the lid be manually held in an open position.

Abstract: A method of printing on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes depositing an ink on a membrane, placing the membrane in juxtaposition to the surface of the substrate and applying heat and pressure to produce a high quality color control image on the substrate. The ink preferably comprises a thermal transfer dye, a thermal transfer pigment, a protective polymer and a carrier.

Abstract: A method of printing on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes depositing an ink on a membrane, placing the membrane in juxtaposition to the surface of the substrate and applying heat and pressure to produce a high quality color control image on the substrate. The ink preferably comprises a thermal transfer dye, a thermal transfer pigment, a protective polymer and a carrier.

Abstract: Oral hygiene formulations comprising foaming surfactants are dispensed in the form of foams by means of an air-driven propellantless dispenser. The formulations comprise mouthwashes, rinses and dentifrices containing one or more antimicrobial anti-plaque and anti-cariogenic agents.

Abstract: A system for delivering a chemical agent in the form of a foam, which in its preferred embodiment involves the use of a propellantless dispenser to deliver a formulation containing both an anionic surface active agent such as sodium lauryl sulfate as a foaming agent and hydrogen peroxide as a disinfecting chemical agent.