Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to provide a way to share metrics regarding shared data access and accesses associated with data providers for different data listings of the data exchange. For example, the method may comprise detecting one or more client interactions with a set of data listings of a data exchange, the set of data listings associated with one or data providers. The method may further comprise collecting metrics corresponding to the one or more client interactions. In addition, the method may share metrics relevant to the one or more data providers with the one or more data providers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to biochemical assay methods, which re-use a hapten-immobilized test probe and reagents for quantitating an analyte or measuring kinetic binding in different samples, anywhere from about 3 to 20 times, while maintaining acceptable assay performance. The methods use a conjugate solution either comprising (i) an anti-hapten antibody and a capture antibody against an analyte, or (ii) an anti-hapten antibody and streptavidin, in each cycle and regenerate the hapten-coated test probe by dipping the test probe in an acidic solution having pH about 1-4, optionally further dipping in a DMSO solution, after the completion of each cycle of reaction. The robustness of the hapten-immobilized solid phase allows utilization of denaturation reagents for efficient elution of the immune complexes after each cycle without compromising the binding activity of the hapten on the solid phase.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing production of cytokines such as IL-10 by, for example, optimizing refolding conditions, are described. The methods provide an efficient, cost-effective means of manufacturing IL-10 on a commercial scale.

Abstract: A method of synchronizing a mobile device with a computing terminal, comprising in a first stage, synchronizing between a server and one of the mobile device and the computing terminal, and in a second stage, synchronizing between the server and the other of the mobile device and the computing terminal, wherein the second stage of synchronizing being permissible only upon verification of an identifier associated with content selected for transfer during the first stage of synchronizing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel rinsing agent, which may be suitable for use in surgical, and, in particular, ophthalmological procedures. The rinsing agent may by employed to remove emulsified oil droplets from the eye cavity. Also disclosed is a method for effectively removing emulsified silicone oil droplets remaining in the eye cavity after ophthalmological procedures using the disclosed rinsing agent in order to prevent the development of long-term complications associated with the emulsified oil droplets.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) and method are provided for displaying items associated with selected media content and to cycle such that multiple items are displayed over time. A UE is provided that includes at least one component configured to display a plurality of items provided in a filmstrip format and associated with a plurality of content and to cycle the items in the filmstrip format. A method therefore is also contemplated.

Abstract: An uplock assembly for retaining and releasing landing gear systems, said uplock assembly comprising: a thermal actuator comprising: a chamber configured to contain expansible material therein; a heating mechanism coupled to said chamber for heating said expansible material and causing volumetric expansion thereof; a piston slidably coupled to said chamber and adapted to extend in response to said volumetric expansion; and an uplock release mechanism releasably engaged by said piston when extended such that said engaged uplock release mechanism causes the release of said landing gear.

Abstract: A method for continuing the purchase experience of a personalized semi-custom toy in a follow-up on-line interface experience or in a physical retail experience. The method includes the steps of a consumer assembling a semi-custom toy configuration by selecting from among multiple major component styles and assembling the major component styles selected and selecting additional optional accessories to add to the major components resulting in a semi-custom toy configuration; the consumer inputting identifiers for the selected major component styles and accessories so that an over all toy identifier can be assigned, which is associated with and correlates to the resulting configuration; memorializing the information electronically into a consumer/toy-configuration profile stored in a database having electronic memory for future retrieval and manipulation.

Abstract: A modular toy vehicle design having a universal mating system between the body of the vehicle and the chassis such that multiple body styles will interchangeably mate with multiple chassis designs and where electrical interfaces are automatically established between the body and the chassis simply by mating and aligning the two together. The design allows for an electrical connection to be made in the process of mechanically mating and aligning the body of a toy vehicle to its chassis thereby powering electronic features that are physically connected to the body with the power source which is housed in the chassis. When the body is properly aligned and mounted, the electrical interfaces are automatically established. There is no separate step of plugging together mating connectors where one connector extends from a wire bundle electrically interfacing with the body and the mating connector extends from a separate wire bundle electrically interfacing with the chassis.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) and method are provided for displaying items associated with selected media content and to cycle such that multiple items are displayed over time. A UE is provided that includes at least one component configured to display a plurality of items provided in a filmstrip format and associated with a plurality of content and to cycle the items in the filmstrip format. A method therefore is also contemplated.

Abstract: A retail store design and method that allows a consumer, particularly a younger child, to actively participate in the customization, assembly, and personalization of a modular toy vehicle while in the retail store environment. The store design can provide an overall experience to the consumer that is interactive and personal. With this store design and method the consumer does not have to settle on limited off-the-shelf variations in toy vehicle design. The consumer can customize their own toy vehicle based on their own individual taste and also participated in the assembly process and personalize the vehicle including assigning a vehicle identification number (VIN) and creating a personalized license plate.

Abstract: A portable waterproof equipment for containing an articles with a protruding part includes a body (1) having an opening and a wall (12), a sealing structure for sealing the opening of the body (1), a through hole (14) defined in the wall (12), a chamber (16) configured for accommodating the protruding part of the articles connected with the wall (12) at the periphery of the through hole (14), and a sealing device (18) located between the chamber (16) and the wall (12). When in use, put the articles into the body (1) and locate the protruding part into the chamber (16), so the waterproof equipment accommodates the articles with protruding part without any transformation.

Abstract: A modular toy vehicle design having a universal mating system between the body of the vehicle and the chassis such that multiple body styles will interchangeably mate with multiple chassis designs and where electrical interfaces are automatically established between the body and the chassis simply by mating and aligning the two together. The design allows for an electrical connection to be made in the process of mechanically mating and aligning the body of a toy vehicle to its chassis thereby powering electronic features that are physically connected to the body with the power source which is housed in the chassis. When the body is properly aligned and mounted, the electrical interfaces are automatically established. There is no separate step of plugging together mating connectors where one connector extends from a wire bundle electrically interfacing with the body and the mating connector extends from a separate wire bundle electrically interfacing with the chassis.

Abstract: An uplock assembly for retaining and releasing landing gear systems, said uplock assembly comprising: a thermal actuator comprising: a chamber configured to contain expansible material therein; a heating mechanism coupled to said chamber for heating said expansible material and causing volumetric expansion thereof; a piston slidably coupled to said chamber and adapted to extend in response to said volumetric expansion; and an uplock release mechanism releasably engaged by said piston when extended such that said engaged uplock release mechanism causes the release of said landing gear.

Abstract: A modular toy vehicle design having a universal mating system between the body of the vehicle and the chassis such that multiple body styles will interchangeably mate with multiple chassis designs and where electrical interfaces are automatically established between the body and the chassis simply by mating and aligning the two together. The design allows for an electrical connection to be made in the process of mechanically mating and aligning the body of a toy vehicle to its chassis thereby powering electronic features that are physically connected to the body with the power source which is housed in the chassis. When the body is properly aligned and mounted, the electrical interfaces are automatically established. There is no separate step of plugging together mating connectors where one connector extends from a wire bundle electrically interfacing with the body and the mating connector extends from a separate wire bundle electrically interfacing with the chassis.

Abstract: A method of synchronizing a mobile device with a computing terminal, comprising in a first stage, synchronizing between a server and one of the mobile device and the computing terminal, and in a second stage, synchronizing between the server and the other of the mobile device and the computing terminal, wherein the second stage of synchronizing being permissible only upon verification of an identifier associated with content selected for transfer during the first stage of synchronizing.

Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus are provided for managing media files on a mobile electronic device comprising a processor, a display, a memory and an input device. The method comprises storing in the memory a plurality of device library elements each associated with one of a plurality of corresponding media files, and storing in the memory a subset of the corresponding media files; storing in the memory a first menu list including and a second menu list; receiving a selection of one of the library elements; determining if the media file corresponding to the selected library element is stored in the memory; if the file is stored in the memory, selecting the first menu list; if the file is not stored in the memory, selecting the second menu list; and controlling the display to generate representative data for the selected menu list.

Abstract: A toy vehicle design having two distinctly different methods to attach accessories. Accessories that attach to the front, sides, rear and bottom of the vehicle can connect to the chassis via a tab and slot system. Strategically positioned slots on the chassis undercarriage can accept tabs that extend from those accessories. The various accessories can be interchangeable and can be easily attached and removed without the need for tools. For front, side, rear and bottom fitting accessories, slots can be located along the outer perimeter of the vehicle chassis' undercarriage. The accept tabs can extend from the various accessories. Accessories that attach to the hood, roof and truck beds, magnets are built into the underside of the vehicle body with magnets of the opposite polarity attached to the inside of the accessories.

Abstract: A quick mount and dismount design and method of installation for a toy rim and tire/wheel assembly comprising a tire/wheel having an outer tire portion and an inner core ring housing inside the outer tire portion, where the inner core ring housing has an interior cylindrical wall, where the interior wall has multiple ring like recesses. The inner core ring housing can be divided by an expansion seam to allow for press fitting the rim on the tire and press fitting the assembly onto the hub.