Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparation of a substrate containing a plurality of sequences. Photoremovable groups are attached to a surface of a substrate. Selected regions of the substrate are exposed to light so as to activate the selected areas. A monomer, also containing a photoremovable group, is provided to the substrate to bind at the selected areas. The process is repeated using a variety of monomers such as amino acids until sequences of a desired length are obtained. Detection methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.

Abstract: A protective and insulating cover for an injured limb, especially a foot or a leg, is formed from fleece or other material, which is stretchy and warm with a double layer of material at the toes and hook and loop fasteners at the top, thereby forming a cast cover, which is warm, easily applied and removed, adjustable, and decorative.

Abstract: Engine speed data (N) and engine fueling data (MFDES) are processed to develop rate-of change data values for both engine fueling (FUELING_DIFFERENCE_FILTERED) and engine speed (ENGINE SPEED_DIFFERENCE_FILTERED). The latter are processed according to a look-up table (30) to select a data value for an adder (ENGINE SPEED/FUELING_ROC_ADDER). The adder data value is added to the data value of a control parameter, such as engine fueling (MFDES), to compensate for engine transients.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparation of a substrate containing a plurality of sequences. Photoremovable groups are attached to a surface of a substrate. Selected regions of the substrate are exposed to light so as to activate the selected areas. A monomer, also containing a photoremovable group, is provided to the substrate to bind at the selected areas. The process is repeated using a variety of monomers such as amino acids until sequences of a desired length are obtained. Detection methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.

Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.

Abstract: A user device enters a power save mode in which only the physical layer of its wireless communication system and minimal logic circuitry remains on. In a first implementation the minimal logic circuitry is in the MAC or the digital portion of the radio on a communication card, and the logic monitors the 802.11 traffic indication map (TIM) to determine whether traffic for the user device exists. If it does, the user is alerted or the device is powered on. In an optimum mode the minimal logic circuitry listens for a special sequence unique to the device, and if it detects the sequence leaves the power save mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for changing channels in a digital television transport stream, which comprises accessing the digital television transport stream, itself comprising a plurality of multiplexed channels, by using a first tuner, displaying a first program channel from the digital television transport stream, detecting and storing in a buffer memory recent video data from a second channel while displaying the first channel by using a second tuner, immediately recalling and presenting a complete video frame from the stored video data of the second channel for display when the second channel is selected by the user, and displaying real-time video from the second channel when decodable real-time video data is available from the transport stream.

Abstract: A variable gain and variable beamwidth antenna including at least first and second generally planar antenna elements and an antenna element orienter for selectably varying the relative physical orientation of the at least first and second generally planar antenna elements, thereby selectably varying the gain and beamwidth of the antenna.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating or preventing infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is disclosed. The composition includes a P. aeruginosa pilin peptide modified to prevent oligomerization of the pilin. The method involves administered the composition to a person infected with Pseudomonas are at risk of such infection.

Abstract: A grain cleaner is taught including features for facilitating maintenance and repair of the cleaner over previous grain cleaners. In particular, the grain cleaner has an indent cylinder assembly which includes a removable cylinder. The cylinder is removed by unwrapping it from around a frame. The grain cleaner also includes at least some augers with drop away troughs. The grain cleaner also includes grain cleaning assemblies such as, for example, indent cylinders and rotary screen drums and/or grain cleaning assemblies drive systems which are mounted on framework members capable of pivoting outwardly from the machine allowing access to machinery and components positioned centrally within the grain cleaner.

Abstract: A wireless transmitting utility meter including a utility usage metering subsystem, a meter status sensing subsystem operative to sense a status of the utility usage metering subsystem and to provide a meter reading output, a wireless transmitter operative to receive the meter reading output and to provide a transmitter output and an antenna receiving the transmitter output and providing a wireless transmission, at least a portion of the antenna forming part of the utility usage metering subsystem.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting miscapped bottles for use in a bottle line comprises a bottle cap position detector system having signal emitters and signal detectors. The signal emitters are positioned adjacent a conveyor transporting bottles so as to direct signals to different cap target locators. The presence or the absence of a signal detected by the signal detectors indicates one or more incorrect cap positions.

Abstract: A grain cleaner has an indent cylinder assembly which includes a removable cylinder. The cylinder is removed by unwrapping it from around a frame. The grain cleaner also includes at least some augers with drop away troughs. The grain cleaner also includes grain cleaning assemblies such as, for example, indent cylinders and rotary screen drums and/or grain cleaning assemblies drive systems which are mounted on framework members capable of pivoting outwardly from the machine allowing access to machinery and components positioned centrally within the grain cleaner.

Abstract: A variable gain and variable beamwidth antenna including at least first and second generally planar antenna elements and an antenna element orienter for selectably varying the relative physical orientation of the at least first and second generally planar antenna elements, thereby selectably varying the gain and beamwidth of the antenna.

Abstract: This invention is a data processing apparatus which operates on instruction controlling plural processor actions. Each instruction includes a data unit section and a data transfer section. These instruction sections are independent and may include differing options. In the preferred embodiment, each instruction is 64 bits. The data unit section includes a data operation field that indicates the type of arithmetic logic unit operation and six operand fields. The six operand fields include four source data register fields and two destination register fields. The data unit (110) includes a multiplication unit (220) and an arithmetic logic unit (230). The data unit (110) may include a barrel rotator (235) for one input of the arithmetic logic unit (230). The rotated data may be stored in the first destination register instead of the multiply result. The address unit (120) operations according to the data transfer operation field. This could be a load, a store or a register to register move.

Abstract: A system for utilizing metadata created either at a central location for shared use by connected users, or at each individual user's location, to enhance user's enjoyment of available broadcast programming content. A variety of mechanisms are employed for automatically and manually identifying and designating programming segments, associating descriptive metadata which the identified segments, distributing the metadata for use at client locations, and using the supplied metadata to selectively record and playback desired programming.