Abstract: The invention includes pharmaceutically active compounds and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are particularly useful for treating or prophylaxis of undesired thrombosis.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved SAN of type having one or more host digital data processors, coupled to one or more storage devices. At least a selected one of the hosts includes a file system that effects access by the host to assigned storage devices. This can be, by way of non-limiting example, an AIX journal file system, a Veritas file system, a Unix file systems using Veritas volume manager or other host platform file system that oversees file and other data accesses between the host and those assigned devices. In response to a request by (or on behalf of) the selected host for extension of the file system, a manager (e.g., executing on a further digital data processor) assigns one of more further storage devices to that digital data processor. An agent associated with the first digital data processor that responds to the assignment by extending the file system to include the assigned storage device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of indirectly measuring half frequency whirl in a spindle motor having a rotor adapted to rotate a disc having a track which is followed by a transducer head that is actuated by a control system is provided. Vibration signals produced at the transducer head while the transducer head follows the track are detected. The half frequency whirl is determined as a function of the detected vibration signals.

Abstract: A health-care system comprising: a processing machine; a plurality of biosensors respectively associated with individuals, each of the biosensors being operable to gather information regarding physiological parameters of the respective individuals and relay the information to the processing machine over a network; and data links from the processing machine to respective providers of a plurality of different health-care services to allow the transmission of instructions over the network for appropriate action to be taken in response to a determination that an individual is likely to suffer from a medical condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tampon having an absorbent structure and a multilayered cover substantially enclosing the absorbent structure. The cover has an outer layer capable of retaining liquid and an inner layer disposed between the outer layer and the absorbent structure. The inner layer creates a controlled interruption of fluid flow between the outer layer and the absorbent structure. This interruption allows the outer layer retains sufficient liquid to minimize vaginal wall drying prior to saturation of the absorbent structure.

Abstract: Featured is T cell receptor complexes designed to redirect the immune system against various diseases. The T cell receptor complexes of the invention have been engineered to recognize target antigen in a functionally bispecific nature. Fusion protein complexes and protein conjugate complexes are comprised of high affinity antigen-specific TCR and biologically active proteins and/or effector molecules. Also featured is methods of production of T cell receptor fusion and conjugate complexes as well as therapeutic compositions for use of the complexes.

Abstract: Peptides that selectively stimulate melanocortin-4 (MC-4) receptor activity are disclosed.

Abstract: a seating structure provides improved comfort and includes a single, pair, or multiple numbers of moving seating assemblies with independent platforms, especially suited for the automotive or aircraft seating environments. A motion mechanism provides each seating assembly with at least one of total rocking, vertical up and down movement, lateral, and limited slight turning movement and in one embodiment generally constrains the seat members of the seat assemblies from interference with each other. The seating assemblies are provided at a neutral angle that corresponds to the particular application of the seat. Independent up and down movement, and rocking, improves seating comfort health, and safety especially as applied to a seating environment, where a user is likely to be seated for an extended period, such as in an automobile or aircraft.

Abstract: Piezoelectric transformers have a number of favorable characteristics over traditional electromagnetic tranformers. However, the construction of piezoelectric transformers tends to be complicated, which may result in increasing manufacturing cost. Furthermore, such complex constructions may raise difficulties in the miniaturization of such devices. A ring-shaped piezoelectric transformer is developed in this invention for low voltage applications. One surface of the transformer is covered by two disc or ring-shaped electrodes separated by a ring-shaped separating segment, and the regions covered by the disc or ring-shaped electrodes served as the input and output parts of the transformer. This transformer may be fabricated relatively easily due to its simple structure. Furthermore, its size and thickness may be reduced relatively easily without increasing the difficulty of the fabricating process. The transformer may be used separately or in parallel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a controller that has clock signal transmitters to transmit Clk signals and data signal transmitters to transmit Data signals. Multi-phase producing circuitry includes multiple taps to receive a clock signal and in response thereto to produce phases on the taps. Delay determining circuitry determines relative delays to be provided between the Clk signals and Data signals and to provide signals regarding the relative delays, and delay adjustment circuitry receives the signals regarding relative delays and select amongst the taps to achieve the relative delays between the Clk and Data signals. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A hands-free kit for a mobile phone includes an acoustic passage for use with a mobile phone hands-free earphone provided with a speaker and a microphone. The passage comprises a flexible tube having a first end with a mechanism that connects with the speaker and a second end including an earplug. The tube transmits sound reproduced by the speaker to the earplug. The mechanism has a box providing a cavity which houses and locates wholly therein the speaker and includes an opening to which the first end of the tube is connected for communicating with the cavity. The box and the tube are made of a material that does not transmit electromagnetic radiation of the mobile phone as transmitted or emitted by the speaker.

Abstract: An intravaginal device having an overwrap containing an enclosed material, and a withdrawal string passing through a portion of the overwrap formed into a loop, the withdrawal string enabling a user to remove the intravaginal device after use.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium for providing consumers (users) with components for meals, including ingredients and recipes, communicates with a user via a computer network, receives an order from the user, allocates the components of the meal to suppliers based on the order and supplier capability, and organizes distribution of the components of the meal to the user by delivering to the users at specified locations or arranging for pick up of the components at various stores or restaurants.

Abstract: An apparatus for irradiation of a fluid with UV light includes a tubular body consisting of UV-permeable material. The body includes a fluid chamber and openings for passage of fluid. A UV source is provided to subject the chamber to the UV light. A wiper is centrally supported in the body to clean the inner surface of the body. Light baffles define an irradiated section of the chamber to prevent light penetration beyond the irradiated section while permitting the fluid to flow through. The apparatus is provided as a component in a housing having a modular design. The modules include a back cover for surface mounting. The body is mounted to the back cover. An inner cover is attached to the back cover. The inner cover includes the UV source and modular electronics. A front cover is attached to the inner and back cover.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a controller that has clock signal transmitters to transmit Clk signals and data signal transmitters to transmit Data signals. Multi-phase producing circuitry includes multiple taps to receive a clock signal and in response thereto to produce phases on the taps. Delay determining circuitry determines relative delays to be provided between the Clk signals and Data signals and to provide signals regarding the relative delays, and delay adjustment circuitry receives the signals regarding relative delays and select amongst the taps to achieve the relative delays between the Clk and Data signals. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.

Abstract: Novel phosphino-gold (I) compounds, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing such phosphino-gold (I) compounds and their use in the treatment of cancer disease.

Abstract: A system, a method and a computer readable medium are provided for simulating a combined musculoskeletal and augmentation device system. The dynamics model of the combined musculoskeletal and augmentation device system receives computed torques at the joints as inputs and delivers simulated kinematic data of the segments as outputs. The augmentation device controller for control of the augmentation device, receives the simulated kinematic data as inputs and delivers assist torques as outputs. The inverse dynamics model for the musculoskeletal and augmentation device system, receives the simulated kinematic data, desired kinematic data of the segments and the assit torques as inputs and delivers the computed net joint torque and muscle torque. The muscle force and muscle capacity module for checking and adjusting the computed torques, receives the computed torques as inputs and delivers computed torques as outputs after the checking and adjustment.

Abstract: The invention includes antibodies that provide superior anti-coagulant activity by binding native human TF with high affinity and specificity. Antibodies of the invention can effectively inhibit blood coagulation in vivo. Antibodies of the invention can bind native human TF, either alone or present in a TF:FVIIa complex, effectively preventing factor X or FIX binding to TF or that complex, and thereby reducing blood coagulation. Preferred antibodies of the invention specifically bind a conformational epitope predominant to native human TF, which epitope provides an unexpectedly strong antibody binding site. Also provided are humanized antibodies and fragments thereof that bind to the TF.