Abstract: An elevating and clewing continuous log turner includes a mainframe having a movable frame adapted for vertical or horizontal translation relative to the mainframe. A rotating group is mounted in the movable frame. The rotating group has a passageway therethrough. Roller arms are pivotally mounted around a perimeter of the rotating group. The roller arms concentrically clamp the log relative to the rotating group to thereby rotate the log about its longitudinal axis simultaneously with selective rotation of the rotating group. At least one actuator horizontally and vertically translates the movable frame relative to the mainframe.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.

Abstract: Nucleic acid amplification primers and methods for specific detection of influenza A and influenza B nucleic acid targets are disclosed. The primer-target binding sequences are useful for detection of influenza A and influenza B targets in a variety of amplification and hybridization reactions. The oligonucleotide sequences are able to differentiate between influenza A and influenza B strains through specific hybridization to one or the other virus strain, enabling specific detection of the presence of influenza A and/or influenza B in a specimen.

Abstract: A printer with a chassis, a hinge and a paper cover assembly. The chassis may have a printing head and a notch. The hinge may have an axis, and may be coupled with the chassis such that the rotational axis of the hinge is laterally movable. The paper cover assembly may be coupled with the hinge, and may be rotatable about the hinge. The paper cover assembly may have a roller and a handle. The roller may have an axis, and when the paper cover assembly is closed, the axis of the roller may be within the notch. The handle may be configured to move a cam mechanism, and when the paper cover assembly is closed and the mechanism is moved, the mechanism may act against the chassis causing the axis of the hinge to laterally move, thereby causing the axis of the roller to move out of the notch.

Abstract: A dielectric ceramic material as claimed in claim 1 with a composition of formula x CaTiO3+(1?x)SmzRe(1?z)AlO3??(1) optionally doped with about 0.005% to about 5% of CeO2 as a dopant, wherein 0.5?x?0.9, 0.3?z?0.995, or Re may be selected from a group consisting of La, Pr, Dy, Gd, Y, Er, Ho and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the nucleocapsid gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARSCoV infection.

Abstract: Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the replicase gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARS-CoV infection.

Abstract: Methods for the production of an intergeneric hybrid plants and plants produced thereby. In certain aspects, intergeneric hybrid plants are produced by crossing a sorghum parent plant comprising a mutant sorghum iap allele with a second moncot plant. Methods for the use of such plants and products obtained therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the replicase gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARS-CoV infection.

Abstract: A point-of-sale device useful in relation to a variety of circumstances and/or utilization methods. Various implementations of such point-of-sale devices are disclosed. For example, one particular point-of-sale device includes a base unit adapted for performing merchant functions and a peripheral unit adapted to perform customer functions. The base unit can include a base unit housing with a processor disposed therein and capable of supporting a variety of transaction types.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.

Abstract: Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the replicase gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARS-CoV infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.

Abstract: Various improved features for a point of sale (POS) device are disclosed. The POS device may have a housing, a document path, a check-voiding printer, and a door in the housing enabling access through the document path to the check-voiding printer. The POS device may have a connector and cavity in its interior, not visible from the exterior, the cavity configured to hold an accessory device connected to the connector. The POS device may comprise a read head for reading characters printed in magnetic ink on the face of a check and a biasing mechanism that has a contacting face that holds the check against the read head. The POS device may have an opening in a back wall through which a check is at least partially visible during reading. The POS device may include two microprocessor systems that control different parts of the POS device.

Abstract: A dielectric ceramic material as claimed in claim 1 with a composition of formula xCaTiO3+(1?x)SmzRe(1-z)AlO3 ??(1) optionally doped with about 0.005% to about 5% of CeO2 as a dopant, wherein 0.5?x?0.9, 0.3?z?0.995, or Re may be selected from a group consisting of La, Pr, Dy, Gd, Y, Er, Ho and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A transaction system includes a peripheral device, a transaction terminal having a printed circuit board disposed within an enclosure, a housing attached with the enclosure, and a cable that couples the peripheral device with the printed circuit board. The peripheral device includes a wireless communication device, a memory device, or both. A method of providing wireless connectivity or auxiliary memory for a transaction terminal includes providing a wireless communication device or a memory device, providing a transaction terminal having a printed circuit board and an enclosure, coupling the wireless communication device or the memory device with the printed circuit board via a cable, placing the wireless communication device or memory device at least partially within a housing, and attaching the housing with the enclosure of the transaction terminal.