Abstract: Improved processes for preparing intermediates useful for preparing antibacterial N-[1-oxo-2-alkyl-3-(N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl}-(carbonylamino-aryl or -heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes, which have one or more of the following features: (1) make use of a particular ?-lactam intermediate; (2) which make use of a particular resolving agents, enantiomerically pure substituted propionic acids, especially (R)-2-butyl-3-hydroxy-propionic acid; (3) which avoid the use of hydrogen peroxide; and (4) which facilitate selective debenzylation reducing production of waste by-products.

Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for a reversible hydrogen storage material. The hydrogen storage material contains a lithium-magnesium compound, having LiMgN in a dehydrogenated state and a hydrogenated lithium magnesium product in a hydrogenated state, where the hydrogenated and dehydrogenated states are reversible. The lithium-magnesium compound is formed by reacting MgH2 and LiNH2 in a substantially inert atmosphere in amounts sufficient to obtain a hydrogen adsorption of at least 3 wt %, and in many cases up to about 8.1 wt %.

Abstract: A system and method of recognizing absolute coordinates are provided. The absolute coordinate recognition system includes: a pattern recording medium in which each cell is diagrammatized, and a predetermined microcode is allocated to the pattern formed by each arrangement of the diagrammatized cells; a pattern sensing unit recognizing the microcode by sensing the pattern; and a signal processing unit calculating the position of the pattern sensing unit on the pattern recording medium, from the sensed pattern. By constructing the simpler patterns of the pattern recording medium, the absolute coordinate recognition system and method therefor enable imaging system and image sensor with not-high resolutions to recognize the patterns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: Improved processes for preparing intermediates useful for preparing antibacterial N-[1-oxo-2-alkyl-3-(N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl}-(carbonylamino-aryl or -heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes, which have one or more of the following features: (1) make use of a particular ?-lactam intermediate; (2) which make use of a particular resolving agents, enantiomerically pure substituted propionic acids, especially (R)-2-butyl-3-hydroxy-propionic acid; (3) which avoid the use of hydrogen peroxide; and (4) which facilitate selective debenzylation reducing production of waste by-products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme, The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II, as well as hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, various immunomodulatory diseases, and other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: An inspecting apparatus for a semiconductor device includes a match plate; a contact module combined with the match plate and including a radiator to radiate heat from the semiconductor device to the outside and a tester to contact the leads of the semiconductor device; and a heat pipe provided in the radiator. The inspecting apparatus performs testing at a constant temperature, regardless of heat from the semiconductor device, by transferring the heat quickly and efficiently, thereby producing more accurate test results. The apparatus also improves productivity and saves expense by removing faulty test results caused by incorrectly identifying a qualified semiconductor device as a defective semiconductor device.

Abstract: Antibacterial compounds having formula (I) and formula (II) and salts, prodrugs, and salts of prodrugs thereof, processes for making the compounds and intermediates employed in the processes, compositions containing the compounds, and methods for prophylaxis or treatment of bacterial infections in a fish or a mammal using the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Antibacterial compounds having formula (I) and salts, prodrugs, and salts of prodrugs thereof, processes for making the compounds and intermediates used in the processes, compositions containing the compounds, and methods for prophylaxis or treatment of bacterial infections using the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel methods for using macrolide anti-infective agents. The macrolide anti-infective agents demonstrate antibacterial activity against multi-drug resistant strains of bacteria and, in particular, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Methods for inhibiting the activity of multi-drug resistant bacterial organisms and methods for treating a bacterial infection caused by such organisms are described herein.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display device is provided. The liquid-crystal display device comprises a first substrate having a pixel electrode, a signal line, a scanning line, and a driver driving one of the signal line and the scanning line, a second substrate opposing the first substrate and having a common electrode, a liquid-crystal layer formed between the pixel electrode and the common electrode, and a first shield placed opposite the driver so as to shield an electromagnetic wave radiated from the driver.