Abstract: A method and system for accessing support content are described herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving first and second messages relating to respective first and second devices at a computer system via respective first and second communication links, where the first and second messages comprise respective first and second identification codes. The method further comprises accessing a database to read first information mapped to the first identification code, and selecting, based on the first information, an identity of a first support content item from among identities of a plurality of support content items. The method further comprises generating and sending a third message to a server configured to implement an automated support system comprising the first support content item, where the third message comprises the identity of the first support content item.

Abstract: A process for treating an organic matter sludge includes, in a mixing stage, mixing an organic matter sludge and particulate sterilized organic matter, to form an organic matter mixture. This mixture is dried in a drying stage to obtain a homogeneous particulate organic product.

Abstract: A process for treating an organic matter sludge includes, in a mixing stage, mixing an organic matter sludge and particulate sterilized organic matter, to form an organic matter mixture. This mixture is dried in a drying stage to obtain a homogeneous particulate organic product.

Abstract: A method is provided for introducing a genome into a cell or cell-like system. The introduced genome may occur in nature, be manmade with or without automation, or may be a hybrid of naturally occurring and manmade materials. The genome is obtained outside of a cell with minimal damage. Materials such as a proteins, RNAs, polycations, nucleoid condensation proteins, or gene translation systems may accompany the genome. The genome is installed into a naturally occurring cell or into a manmade cell-like system. A cell-like system or synthetic cell resulting from the practice of the provided method may be designed and used to yield gene-expression products, such as desired proteins. By enabling the synthesis of cells or cell-like systems comprising a wide variety of genomes, accompanying materials and membrane types, the provided method makes possible a broader field of experimentation and bioengineering than has been available using prior art methods.

Abstract: Methods are provided for constructing a synthetic genome, comprising generating and assembling nucleic acid cassettes comprising portions of the genome, wherein at least one of the nucleic acid cassettes is constructed from nucleic acid components that have been chemically synthesized, or from copies of the chemically synthesized nucleic acid components. In one embodiment, the entire synthetic genome is constructed from nucleic acid components that have been chemically synthesized, or from copies of the chemically synthesized nucleic acid components. Rational methods may be used to design the synthetic genome (e.g., to establish a minimal genome and/or to optimize the function of genes within a genome, such as by mutating or rearranging the order of the genes). Synthetic genomes of the invention may be introduced into vesicles (e.g., bacterial cells from which part or all of the resident genome has been removed, or synthetic vesicles) to generate synthetic cells.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of obtaining immunogenic proteins from genomic sequences including Neisseria, including the amino acid sequences and the corresponding nucleotide sequences, as well as the genomic sequence of Neisseria meningitidis B.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of novel polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes known in the art to contribute to human disease. Such polymorphisms can lead to a variety of disorders that are mediated/modulated by a variant human disease associated protein. The present invention provides reagents used for detecting and expressing the variant nucleic acid/protein sequence as well as methods of identifying and using these variants.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of novel polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes known in the art to contribute to inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Such polymorphisms can lead to a variety of disorders that are mediated/modulated by a variant inflammatory and autoimmune disorders associated protein. The present invention provides reagents used for detecting and expressing the variant nucleic acid/protein sequence as well as methods of identifying and using these variants.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of novel polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes known in the art to contribute to osteoporosis. Such polymorphisms can lead to a variety of disorders that are mediated/modulated by a variant osteoporosis associated protein. The present invention provides reagents used for detecting and expressing the variant nucleic acid/protein sequence as well as methods of identifying and using these variants.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the sequencing and assembly of the Drosophila melanogaster genome. The present invention provides the primary nucleotide sequence of a large portion of the Drosophila melanogaster genome in a series of genomic and predicted transcript sequences. This information is provided in the form of sequences and annotation information and can be used to generate nucleic acid detection reagents and kits such a nucleic acid arrays.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of novel polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes known in the art to contribute to type II diabetes and obesity. Such polymorphisms can lead to a variety of disorders that are mediated/modulated by a variant type II diabetes and obesity associated protein. The present invention provides reagents used for detecting and expressing the variant nucleic acid/protein sequence as well as methods of identifying and using these variants.

Abstract: The present invention provides the sequencing of the entire genome of Haemophilus influenzae Rd, SEQ ID NO:1. The present invention further provides the sequence information stored on computer readable media, and computer-based systems and methods which facilitate its use. In addition to the entire genomic sequence, the present invention identifies over 1700 protein encoding fragments of the genome and identifies, by position relative to a unique Not I restriction endonuclease site, any regulatory elements which modulate the expression of the protein encoding fragments of the Haemophilus genome.

Abstract: A service provider enters into a contractual relationship with a law enforcement agency to be their exclusive agent for auctioning seized property over the Internet. The service provider establishes a secure area for receiving, processing, and handling the seized property from the law enforcement agency. Seized items are received in the secure area, photographed, inventoried, and entered into the service provider inventory database. Appraisers evaluate each seized item, set a price for each seized item, prepare each seized item for posting, and post each seized item for auction on an Internet auction web site. The seized items are then auctioned off on the Internet web site. The winning bids are processed and payment collected. Sold items are then staged for shipping, removed from the inventory database, and then shipped to each winning bidder.

Abstract: A system for providing a video-on-demand service comprises a repository of video programs, an administration facility associated with the repository of video programs, one or more television broadcast receivers remote from the repository, a satellite communication channel capable of carrying a television broadcast signal between the repository and the television broadcast receivers, and a television broadcast transmitter capable of broadcasting any selected one of the video programs in the repository along the satellite communication channel to the television broadcast receivers.

Abstract: A polymer support catalyst containing polymerized units of a polymerizable chelated metal species coordinated to one or more polydentate ligands to provide three or more chelate bonds to the metal atom.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing carboxylic acid esters via transestierification using a new heterogeneous, transition-metal transesterification catalyst of enhanced activity. The catalyst is prepared by an improved method of reacting a metal alkoxide to form an active species and absorbing the metal containing species onto a support. The method requires the controlled hydrolysis of a transition metal alkoxide to prepare an oligomer, which is then absorbed onto a hydroxylic support.

Abstract: An attachment for a power tool which permits a fastener being driven-in by the power tool to be held in a stable condition. The attachment includes a channel with an aperture in the web. The nose of the power tool fits in this aperture and can be secured therein. Each flange of the channel has a slot therein and a slide element passes through these aligned slots. The slide element has a keyhole opening therein formed by an aperture and a contiguous slot. The aperture is dimensioned to permit the head of a fastener to pass therethrough and the slot is dimensioned to receive the shank of the fastener. The head of the fastener cannot pass through the slot. By moving the slide element either the slot or the aperture therein can be aligned with the aperture in the web. A spacer can be provided for engaging the surface into which the fastener is to be driven. The spacer can be adjustable in position with respect to the channel.