Abstract: In some embodiments, a chemical composition may include C60, serrapeptase, or a tetrapeptide. The tetrapeptide may include ALA,GLU,ASP,GLY. In some embodiments, the chemical composition may include a dipeptide. The dipeptide may include carnosine or camatine. In some embodiments, the chemical composition may include at least one lipid. One or more components of the chemical composition may be suspended in and/or dissolved in the at least one lipid. At least one lipid may include olive oil or mussel oil. In some embodiments, a method may include administering to a subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation comprising the chemical composition. The method may include inhibiting and/or ameliorating inflammation and/or a malady associated with inflammation. In some embodiments, the subject may include a human or a nonhuman mammal. Nonhuman mammals may include equines, canines, or felines.

Abstract: A wagering game system is described herein. In embodiments the wagering game system comprises a plurality of player terminals configured to present wagering games and to collect player activity information associated with the wagering games, the player activity information indicating player inputs and financial transactions. In embodiments, the wagering game system further comprises one or more account servers configured to receive the player activity information and to perform the financial transactions on player accounts and a monitoring system configured to receive the player activity information and to remotely disable ones of the plurality of player terminals.

Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, a magnetic ranging system is described herein. The magnetic ranging system may comprise a downhole apparatus tool (350) that is sized to couple to a drill string (375). The downhole apparatus (350) may be included, for example, near-bit within the bottom assembly (BHA). A transmitter (302) and a receiver (304) may be coupled to the downhole apparatus (350). The system may also comprise a power management system (308) coupled to the downhole apparatus (350). In certain embodiments, the power management system (308) may selectively provide power to the transmitter (302) from a first power source (316) or a second power source (318) based, at least in part, on an estimated distance to a target well.

Abstract: A cashless gaming system and method provide a plurality of games to a plurality of player terminals connected to a central controller. A remote monitoring system may track and/or control activity at the plurality of player terminals. Game software may be stored on the central controller or remote monitoring system and downloaded to player terminals. The present invention may be used with player terminals that do not accept items of value, including coins, tokens, or magnetic cards.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for verifying the age of an online user. The age and identity of at least one primary user is verified and the primary user provides an age of at least one secondary user. Content requests from the secondary user to access content from at least one online content provider are granted if the primary user has authorized the secondary user to access the content. A content provider delivers content by receiving an identifier and a content request from a secondary user to access content; redirecting the secondary user to a third party age verification server; receiving an indication from the third party age verification server that the secondary user has been authorized by a primary user to access the content; and granting the content request if the primary user has authorized the secondary user to access the content.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for distributing electronic media content for the purpose of enhancing existing media. A Media Enhancement Distribution System is disclosed that allows users to download secondary media content, such as trivial pursuit type interaction, games or additional information, from the Internet in order to get additional entertainment or entertainment value that is related to the user's existing media or content. The downloaded content and services could be associated to a specific DVD, a group of DVD, or any DVD. The exemplary Media Enhancement Distribution System is an Internet-based system that provides a mechanism and a process for consumers to specify, access, and download Secondary Media content to be used in conjunction with their existing electronic media (Primary Media).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for combining media from multiple sources for display and viewer interaction The disclosed Multi-Media Overlay System provides a mechanism and a process for consumers to combine media from various sources to create the appearance of a single media The Multi-Media Overlay System applies “overlay content,” such as text, images, and interaction to some “primary content,” such as a DVD movie The timing, location, and presentation of the overlay content are developed with the primary content in mind. The Multi-Media Overlay System comprises a device that accepts media from various sources and allows the execution of a Primary Software Application to perform the overlay function, allows user interaction with the generated content, and displays the generated content.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for simplifying the creation and editing of media intended for the enhancement consumer media. A software-based authoring tool is disclosed that allows users to interact directly with and control a DVD or other media format and/or storage medium, specify media content that is intended to enhance the DVD, and output a program and associated media that would be available to other applications to combine with the DVD media. The authoring tool, identified as QC the Interactive Media Enhancement Editor, allows the author to play the DVD5 stop it at certain desired times or events and then allow the author to specify the enhancing media (identified as Secondary Media) that is to be associated with that time or event. The development of Secondary Media content relies on precise coordination with certain events (such as entering a specific menu or chapter of the DVD) or on certain time events (such as 25 seconds into chapter three of the DVD).

Abstract: An exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine includes a nozzle casing having top and bottom walls and side walls. A liner is provided within the nozzle casing to define a cooling passage. The top and bottom walls each include mutually inclined planar wall portions which meet at respective creases. The creases increase the rigidity of the top and bottom walls. In addition, the inclined wall portions cause the cooling passage to taper in the direction outwardly from the creases, so assisting in the cooling air distribution over the liner.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical transmitter comprising one control unit and a plurality of optical sources. Control signals are multiplexed and de-multiplexed as appropriate to enable control of all optical sources by the control unit.

Abstract: An optical module and chassis incorporating “keying” features that ensure the correct insertion of the module into a given chassis, thereby preventing damage to the module and/or the system to which the chassis is connected.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, including tautomers, resolved enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates, metabolites, salts and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs thereof. Also provided are methods of using the compounds of this invention as AKT protein kinase inhibitors and for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, including resolved enantiomers, resolved diastereomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, comprising the Formula I: Also provided are methods of using the compounds of this invention as AKT protein kinase inhibitors and for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: A wagering game system is described herein. In embodiments the wagering game system comprises a plurality of player terminals configured to present wagering games and to collect player activity information associated with the wagering games, the player activity information indicating player inputs and financial transactions. In embodiments, the wagering game system further comprises one or more account servers configured to receive the player activity information and to perform the financial transactions on player accounts and a monitoring system configured to receive the player activity information and to remotely disable ones of the plurality of player terminals.

Abstract: A module houses an optical transceiver device and provides a dedicated heat-transfer environment for the device. A fan draws in ambient air and blows it through a heat exchanger and out an exhaust. Heat transfer is by conduction from the device into the heat exchanger through an opening in an EMI shield of the device. In some embodiments the fan is a pluggable unit, allowing quick replacement if status LEDs indicate a fault.

Abstract: An optical module and chassis incorporating “keying” features that ensure the correct insertion of the module into a given chassis, thereby preventing damage to the module and/or the system to which the chassis is connected.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for management of intellectual capital in an enterprise. The disclosed investment capital management tool obtains a description of a plurality of innovations of the enterprise; provides the descriptions to a plurality of employees; allows the plurality of employees to invest a pool of investment units in one or more of the plurality of innovations; and prioritizes the plurality of innovations based on the investments. In addition, the disclosed investment capital management tool can obtain a description of a plurality of innovations of the enterprise; provides the descriptions to a plurality of employees; allows the plurality of employees to record contributions to the innovations in records associated with the description; and provides the descriptions and an indication of the corresponding contributions to a plurality of employees.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a system, method, apparatus, and computer program code to calculate a security value to associate with a payment device, to associate the security value with a print representation of the payment device where the security value and the payment device provide a unique combination, and to compare the security value associated with the payment device with known data regarding the payment device, including the security value. The security value may be used to verify an authenticity of the payment device and other information associated therewith, thus facilitating secure transactions based on using the payment device as a form of payment. In some embodiments, the payment device may include a check, a loan, an electronic transfer of funds, and other forms of payment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful for treating addictive behavior and sleep disorders represented by structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6a, R6b, R7, R8, R9, X, b, k, m, and n, and the dashed lines are described herein. The compounds used in the method of treatment of this invention are serotonin agonists and antagonists and are useful in the control or prevention of central nervous system disorders including addictive behavior and sleep disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful for treating addictive behavior and sleep disorders represented by structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6a, R6b, R7, R8, R9, X, b, k, m, and n, and the dashed lines are described herein. The compounds used in the method of treatment of this invention are serotonin agonists and antagonists and are useful in the control or prevention of central nervous system disorders including addictive behavior and sleep disorders.