Abstract: A method of separating a liquid sample containing viral vectors includes flowing the liquid sample into an anion exchange column. A first viral vector contains a targeted genetic material and a second viral vector contains essentially no genetic material or a non-targeted genetic material, wherein the targeted genetic material is different than the non-targeted genetic material. A mobile phase can be flowed into the anion exchange column, wherein the mobile phase includes a buffer solution A and a buffer solution B. The buffer solutions A and B both include volatile buffer salts. The first viral vector and the second viral vector can be separated so that the first viral vector and the second viral vector elute off the anion exchange column at different times and then be detected.

Abstract: A system and method for interference detection. The system and method receives flight data comprising a plurality of flights. The system and method identifies a plurality of signal drop events based on at least the flight data. The system and method determines one or more co-located signal drop event subsets based on at least the plurality of signal drop events and filter criteria. The system and method determines one or more interference events based on the one or more co-located signal drop event subsets, wherein each of the one or more co-located signal drop event subsets is based on at least two or more of the plurality of signal drop events.

Abstract: A method of separating a liquid sample containing viral vectors includes flowing the liquid sample into an anion exchange column. A first viral vector contains a targeted genetic material and a second viral vector contains essentially no genetic material or a non-targeted genetic material, wherein the targeted genetic material is different than the non-targeted genetic material. A mobile phase can be flowed into the anion exchange column, wherein the mobile phase includes a buffer solution A and a buffer solution B. The buffer solutions A and B both include volatile buffer salts. The first viral vector and the second viral vector can be separated so that the first viral vector and the second viral vector elute off the anion exchange column at different times and then be detected.

Abstract: An aerial delivery box for release from an aircraft comprises a hold for a payload; and an impact absorbing zone for protecting the payload of the hold. The hold and the impact absorbing zone are formed of biodegradable materials. The impact absorbing zone comprises at least one layer having a honeycomb structure, the honeycomb structure defining a cellular network extending in the plane of the layer. Also disclosed is an aerial delivery assembly comprising: the aerial delivery box; a parachute; and a plurality of shroud lines connecting the parachute to the aerial delivery box. Also disclosed is a method of delivering goods by aerial delivery, comprising releasing the aerial delivery assembly from an aircraft. The aerial delivery assembly may be released from a cargo pod of an aircraft, in particular a cargo pod comprising: a first casing attached to the aircraft; and a second casing attached to the first casing rearwardly of the first casing.

Abstract: A self-contained container for storing and transporting particulate material is provided, the container including a frame, a storage cavity defined by opposing front and back walls, opposing side walls, a top wall, and a floor, each of the front and back walls, side walls, top wall and floor connected to the frame, at least one loading port in the top wall, and at least one discharge region including at least one discharge port and one sloped wall configured for removing material from the container. The discharge region and discharge port being positioned within the frame.

Abstract: A media content monitoring system uses a rack adapted to receive multiple carrier boards to improve the system's ability to be configured to specific applications. Each carrier board contains tuner modules for receiving AM/FM broadcasts, satellite radio broadcasts, TV audio broadcasts, HD, IBOC, DAB and DRM digital radio broadcasts, etc. The tuner modules produce a USB output that is combined by a USB hub on the carrier boards into a single USB output. The carrier board outputs are in turn combined by a rack based USB hub into single USB output that is provided to a host computer. The host computer includes content identification software that automatically identifies selected media content received by the tuner modules and stores the selected content in a database. The host computer can send control codes to the tuner modules to alter their reception parameters.

Abstract: A process for the production of fluorinated olefins, preferably fluorinated propenes, by contacting a feed stream containing a fluorinated olefin and hydrogen with a first amount of catalyst to produce the hydrofluorocarbon, wherein a first exit stream contains unreacted fluorinated olefin and hydrogen; contacting the first exit stream with a second amount of catalyst to produce a hydrofluorocarbon, wherein the second amount of catalyst is preferably greater than the first amount of catalyst; and contacting the hydrofluorocarbon with a catalyst for dehydrohalogenation to produce a product stream of fluorinated olefin.

Abstract: Termite repellant treated cellulosic substrates and methods or producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quaternary ammonium compounds in the prevention of microbial growth such as mold, fungus, and mildew in new and/or existing construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulosic substrates in direct or indirect contact with the ground, the cellulosic substrates comprising quaternary ammonium compounds.

Abstract: Termite repellant treated cellulosic substrates and methods or producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulosic substrates in direct or indirect contact with the ground, the cellulosic substrates comprising quaternary ammonium compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of fluorinated alkanes by contacting a feed stream containing a fluorinated olefin and a reducing agent, preferably with a first amount of catalyst to produce a fluorinated alkane, at a first conversion level, wherein a first effluent stream contains unreacted fluorinated olefin and reducing agent; and contacting the first effluent stream under conditions effective to produce a higher level of conversion than said conversion level.

Abstract: A method of reducing the water content of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride wherein crude anhydrous hydrogen fluoride having a first concentration of water impurity is contacted with carbonyl fluoride to produce anhydrous hydrogen fluoride having a second concentration of water impurity, wherein the second concentration is lower than the first concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing aluminum chlorohydrate.

Abstract: A shipping container for powdered, pelleted, or other particulate material comprises an elongated body which is formed by top and bottom walls, front and back walls, and a pair of side walls. The back wall may be formed by a pair of doors which provide access to the interior storage enclosure of the body. One of the doors is provided with an inlet opening adjacent the top thereof for loading material into the storage enclosure. At least one of the doors is provided with an outlet opening adjacent the bottom thereof for unloading material from the storage enclosure. An inclined baffle extends from the bottom wall toward the outlet opening for guiding material toward the outlet opening when the front of the body is elevated. The outlet opening may include a flange for securing a flexible discharge conduit. In another embodiment the outlet opening and baffle are located in the front of the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved flexible hose (10). The hose (10) is comprised of at least a flexible material (28) and a reinforcing rod (12) positioned externally of the flexible material (28). Terminal ends (16, 18) define both the flexible material (28) and the reinforcing rod (12). At least one terminal end (16) of the reinforcing rod (12) is located short of the terminal ends (18) of the flexible material (28), so that the non-reinforced end of the flexible material (28) forms a soft cuff (20) adapted to be received by a hose fitting. Also disclosed is an improved method of manufacturing the flexible hose (10).

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising iodine heptafluoride and hydrogen fluoride and uses thereof, including methods for separating iodine heptafluoride or hydrogen fluoride from a mixture comprising iodine heptafluoride and hydrogen fluoride by removing an azeotrope-like composition of the present invention therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved flexible hose (10). The hose (10) is comprised of at least a flexible material (28) and a reinforcing rod (12) positioned externally of the flexible material (28). Terminal ends (16, 18) define both the flexible material (28) and the reinforcing rod (12). At least one terminal end (16) of the reinforcing rod (12) is located short of the terminal ends (18) of the flexible material (28), so that the non-reinforced end of the flexible material (28) forms a soft cuff (20) adapted to be received by a hose fitting. Also disclosed is an improved method of manufacturing the flexible hose (10).

Abstract: Polypeptide and peptide fragments of CD9 as well as antibodies raised against those fragments of CD9. Uses of polypeptide and peptide fragments of CD9, antibodies, and inhibitors of CD9-related kinases include modifying cell behavior such as adhesion, motility, proliferation, survival, cell spreading, invasiveness, pericellular FN matrix assembly, and cell-to-cell interaction.