Abstract: A haircare appliance has a heater housing and a heater assembly disposed in the heater housing. The haircare appliance has an airflow generator for generating an airflow through the heater housing, and the airflow generator is disposed in the heater housing. The haircare appliance has a circuitry housing remote from the heater housing, and airflow generator control circuitry is disposed in the circuitry housing. A wire extends from the circuitry housing to the heater housing, and the wire couples the airflow generator control circuitry to the airflow generator.

Abstract: Nucleic acid amplification tests have been widely used in clinical laboratories. Nucleic acid extraction from biological materials is challenging because different unfavorable substances may co-extract and inhibit downstream applications. The present invention relates to a composition of and a method for treating the sample prior, during or post extraction of nucleic acid. More specifically, the claimed invention relates to a composition of and a method for using low concentrations of common organic solvents to remove inhibitors of nucleic acid amplification. The present invention can be used for extracting nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other biological materials or matrices, including but not limit to, stool samples, body fluids, plants and cultures. The method is rapid, low-cost, and easy to use in a laboratory setting. The nucleic acid extracted in accordance with the invention can be used for nucleic acid amplification reactions.

Abstract: A gastric tube temperature sensing apparatus for use during gastric or surgical procedures on a patient includes a gastric tube, such as an NG or OG tube, having a proximal end opposite a distal end and defining a tubular configuration. The gastric tube includes a flexible construction and defines a plurality of spaced apart openings proximate the distal end. An esophageal temperature device includes a temperature sensor situated in the gastric tube proximate the distal end thereof and a temperature monitoring element operatively connected to and displaced from the temperature sensor. The temperature monitoring element is situated external from the gastric tube and in communication with the temperature sensor, such as by wires. The temperature monitoring element may be electrically connected to a vitals monitor or the like. The apparatus includes an adapter for coupling a proximal end of the gastric tube to another device such as a suction pump.

Abstract: Nucleic acid amplification tests have been widely used in clinical laboratories. Nucleic acid extraction from biological materials is challenging because different unfavorable substances may co-extract and inhibit downstream applications. The present invention relates to a composition of and a method for treating the sample prior, during or post extraction of nucleic acid. More specifically, the claimed invention relates to a composition of and a method for using low concentrations of common organic solvents to remove inhibitors of nucleic acid amplification. The present invention can be used for extracting nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other biological materials or matrices, including but not limit to, stool samples, body fluids, plants and cultures. The method is rapid, low-cost, and easy to use in a laboratory setting. The nucleic acid extracted in accordance with the invention can be used for nucleic acid amplification reactions.

Abstract: An exhaust system includes an ability to adjust the noise and performance of a vehicle. In one version, the system includes a pipe having an inlet connectable to an engine of the vehicle, with a valve configured to selectively direct the exhaust flow either through the muffler and its typical spiral baffles, or alternatively to be diverted for a more direct exhaust path without travelling through the spiral baffles for muffling effect.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates multi-zone furnace (102) based deposition processes by iteratively adjusting deposition time and zonal setpoint temperatures to mitigate deviations from desired target thickness(es). Coupled feedback loops are employed to update the deposition time (520) and the zonal setpoint temperatures (510) lot to lot and batch to batch while mitigating deviations fro the desired target thickness(es). Error checking is performed by computing an error metric (506) and only updating the setpoint temperatures on the error metric being within an acceptable value (508). Additionally, an excitation parameter (512) is determined that indicates variations in furnace operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides assays and devices for detection of substances in liquid samples. The assays and devices utilize passive diffusion between a porous material and a porous membrane containing a specific binding pair member to enable detection of the substance of interest.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates multi-zone furnace (102) based deposition processes by iteratively adjusting deposition time and zonal setpoint temperatures to mitigate deviations from desired target thickness(es). Coupled feedback loops are employed to update the deposition time (520) and the zonal setpoint temperatures (510) lot to lot and batch to batch while mitigating deviations fro the desired target thickness(es). Error checking is performed by computing an error metric (506) and only updating the setpoint temperatures on the error metric being within an acceptable value (508). Additionally, an excitation parameter (512) is determined that indicates variations in furnace operation.

Abstract: An improved process and novel catalyst system for alkylating arylamines generally comprising the combination of an arylamine and an alkylating agent in the presence of a trialkyl aluminum compound and a hydrogen halide. The improved process and new catalyst system allows for higher total conversion of the arylamine feedstock without sacrificing substitution product selectivity and also allows for the reaction of recycled alkylene feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates multi-zone furnace (102) based deposition processes by iteratively adjusting deposition time and zonal setpoint temperatures to mitigate deviations from desired target thickness(es). Coupled feedback loops are employed to update the deposition time (520) and the zonal setpoint temperatures (510) lot to lot and batch to batch while mitigating deviations fro the desired target thickness(es). Error checking is performed by computing an error metric (506) and only updating the setpoint temperatures on the error metric being within an acceptable value (508). Additionally, an excitation parameter (512) is determined that indicates variations in furnace operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the differentiation of Crohn's disease from other gastrointestinal illnesses, such as ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome, using the presence of fecal anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) as a marker for Crohn's disease are provided. The apparatus includes an enzyme-linked immunoassay or other immunoassay that utilizes antibodies specific to human immunoglobins for the measurement of total endogenous ASCA in a human fecal sample. The method and apparatus may be used by healthcare providers to distinguish Crohn's disease from other gastrointestinal illnesses, such as ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring Fc?RII/CD23 IgE receptor in human feces or other biological specimens as an indicator of a TH2 immune response indicative of gastrointestinal illnesses such as ulcerative colitis and food allergy is described. The apparatus consists of either a qualitative or quantitative enzyme-linked immunoassay or other immunoassay that utilizes antibodies specific to human Fc?RII/CD23 IgE receptor for the measurement of endogenous Fc?RII/CD23 IgE receptor in human feces. The method and apparatus can be used by healthcare providers as an aid for determining gastrointestinal illnesses that are predominantly a TH2 predominant immune response such as ulcerative colitis, large bowel Crohn's disease (IC-like Crohn's disease), allergic colitis (food allergy) and parasitic infections.

Abstract: A method and machine (1) for underfilling an assembly (8) to form semiconductor package is disclosed. The machine (1) has conveying tracks (2) for continuously conveying the assembly (8) past zones. The assembly (8) has a flexible tape substrate (9) with a mounted inverted semiconductor die (10). The machine includes a preheating zone (3), a dispensing zone (4) for dispensing an underfill material onto the substrate (9) whilst heating the assembly (8) to allow the underfill to flow into a gap between the substrate (9) and semiconductor die (10). The machine (1) also has a postheating zone (5) for postheating the assembly (8) after dispensing to provide for a continuous flow of the underfill into the gap.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of ZAP, in particular PHN, in mammals, including humans, which method comprises administering to the mammal in need of such treatment, an effective amount of penciclovir or famciclovir, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of PHN in mammals, including humans, which method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (A), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.