Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (e.g., a sericin polypeptide). The invention also provides methods and kits using the antibodies of the invention. In some embodiments, the antibody binds to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino add sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. In some embodiments, the antibody binds to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino add sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is a sericin polypeptide (e.g., a sericin isoform 1B polypeptide). In a related aspect, the invention features a method for selectively detecting sericin in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 (e.g., a sericin polypeptide). The invention also provides methods and kits using the antibodies of the invention. In some embodiments, the antibody binds to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino add sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. In some embodiments, the antibody binds to a polypeptide at an epitope in the amino add sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3. In some embodiments, the polypeptide is a sericin polypeptide (e.g., a sericin isoform 1B polypeptide). In a related aspect, the invention features a method for selectively detecting sericin in a sample.

Abstract: A hand-held marking device for drawing upon a paper or other surface. The device includes a housing having a hole opening to the surface and enclosing a motor, batteries for the motor, and a switch. The motor drives a gear train, which includes a pinion gear axially connected with the motor and a spur gear geared with the pinion gear. A holder gripping a pencil or pen is positioned over the hole so that the holder rotates about a horizontal pivot pin downward so that the pen or pencil comes into contact with the paper or surface to be marked by force of gravity. The paper is in a horizontal plane and the pen is in a vertical orientation. The holder is secured to the inner rim of the spur gear. The swivel member can be aligned into one of a plurality of locking recesses along an arced groove eccentrically oriented relative the center of the spur gear. When the motor is turned on and the marking device is moved manually, the pen draws a continuous spiral.

Abstract: The game comprises a base, a movable table mounted on the base, a drive system for powering the movable table, a designated playing area on said table and a plurality of playing blocks. The game is played by one or more players who sequentially place playing blocks of different sizes and shapes on the designated playing area or on another previously positioned playing block while the table is moved, preferably in a circular manner, with the player who first disposes of all blocks being the winner.

Abstract: This invention relates to games, and more specifically to games for stopping a moving ball. This game has at least two player stations, the player stations may be suitably joined together to form a base portion. The base portion has a central stand element supported thereon, the stand being used to rotatably mount a bar or spinner arm. The bar has a ball secured to one end thereof and has a downwardly extending pin structurally associated therewith in close juxtaposition to the ball. Each player station has a pivotally mounted lever having apertures in one end thereof. The game is played by one player serving and each player may thereafter hit or trap the ball by causing the downwardly extending pin to be captured in one of the apertures and thus stopping the ball from further rotation.

Abstract: A rollable, inflatable toy that may be ridden by a human, such as a child, is disclosed. The toy comprises a hollow body portion having a forward end, a rearward end and an intermediate portion that is shaped so as to support a child thereon. An inlet to the interior of the hollow body portion is provided so that it may be inflated and deflated at will. Secured to the underside of the hollow body portion, at the forward and rearward ends thereof, are rollable carriages that are comprised of transverse axles at the outer ends of which are mounted wheels. Transverse channels may be made integral with the axles in order to minimize the bending thereof. In addition, at the ends of each channel, a wheel cover is provided for at least partially covering the upper portion of each wheel. Because the hollow body portion is flexible, it will bend when a child sits thereon, thereby simulating the actual riding of a horse, for example, without the need for springs and linkages or the like.