Abstract: A video compression method may include providing and transmitting encoder commands for sequences of one or more pixels in a video frame in a YCbCr color space from a set of hierarchal encoder commands. A particular encoder command for a particular sequence may include on of a copy command, a delta command, or a make pixel command. A copy command may indicate that the particular sequence is identical to one of a previous pixel in the video frame, a pixel located above a first pixel of the particular sequence in the video frame, or a pixel in a previous video frame at a location of the first pixel. A delta command may indicate that the particular sequence includes a single pixel with color values equal to the previous pixel in the video frame combined with a signed color delta. A make pixel command may provide color values of particular sequence.

Abstract: A slide carrier includes: a base support; and a slide platform having a surface that is parallel to a first plane defined by a first vector and a second vector, wherein a vector extending in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity is normal with respect to a second plane defined by a third vector and a fourth vector, an angle between the first vector and the third vector is greater than zero degrees and less than 90 degrees, and an angle between the second vector and the fourth vector is greater than zero degrees and less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: Improved NCD variants exhibiting enhanced bioavailability and stability for the treatment of cancer are provided.

Abstract: An improved granular-type urea fertilizer having an extended or slow release nitrogen component in which a non-thermosetting urea-formaldehyde resin concentrate is used to provide the granular fertilizer with an extended-release nitrogen component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.

Abstract: An improved granular-type urea fertilizer having an extended or slow release nitrogen component in which a non-thermosetting urea-formaldehyde resin concentrate is used to provide the granular fertilizer with an extended-release nitrogen component.

Abstract: A system and method for integrating terminal-based legacy mainframe applications through data stream objectification into a distributed object system. The mainframe application's terminal data stream is reinterpreted as a set of well-defined state objects representing any identifiable portion or accumulation of either terminal commands or data within the data stream. The state objects are combined with a set of state transition rules to create a finite state machine, which accurately describes the behavior of the application, the application of all existing busing logic, and access to all the data elements. Any required set of data elements can then be defined and either accessed or updated through a variety of methodologies without redefining, re-implementing, or migrating any existing data or business rules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.

Abstract: A coated aggregate material for enhancing the extended delivery of nitrogen needed for plant development and growth, the coated aggregate material having a slow release (extended-release) nitrogen coating of a particulate UF polymer adhered to the aggregate material with an adhesive binder.

Abstract: A coated aggregate material for enhancing the extended delivery of nitrogen needed for plant development and growth, the coated aggregate material having a slow release (extended-release) nitrogen coating of a particulate UF polymer adhered to the aggregate material with an adhesive binder.

Abstract: A melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer and sodium metabisulfite. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.

Abstract: A ball feeder and method is presented for loading a tee for use at golf driving ranges or the like. The feeder includes a pivotal hopper which has been filled with golf balls with a hinged chute connected thereto. By manually pivoting the hopper rearwardly, the chute is raised from a base into alignment with the tee as a ball is delivered into the chute for direction to the tee. Upon release, the hopper then pivots forwardly towards the tee and allows the chute to return to its dormant position. An agitator which is connected to the base prevents ball jams within the hopper by turning during the pivoting motion of the hopper.

Abstract: A melamine-containing resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde and ammonia or a primary amine. The prepolymer-modified melamine-containing resin provides useful binders alone, or when combined or coreacted with other resins. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.

Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing derivatives of an organic compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., an antioxidant moiety, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.

Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., the antioxidant, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.

Abstract: A method of solubilizing a first compound in a second medium where the first compound has a limited solubility in the second medium. In particular, the method comprises reacting the first compound with the second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The first compound and second medium each contain at least one reactive group which will react with a reactive group of the other. In addition, the first compound comprises at least one antioxidant which will be covalently bonded to and thus effectively solubilized in the second medium by the reaction.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.

Abstract: A method for enhancing linewidth control during the patterning of a substrate with a resist is disclosed. Resists used in the invention have chemically separated structures characterized by two types of regions of different chemical composition, which different types of regions are interspersed among each other. Because the resists used in the present invention have chemically separated structures, anisotropic wet development of these resists is achievable with an appropriate bicomponent wet developer. Consequently, after exposure, the image formed in a thin, upper layer of the resist is transferred with vertical walls through the thickness of the resist.

Abstract: A viable fungal culture of the genus Arthrobotrys is combined with substantially dormant Rhizobia bacteria and a carbohydrate nutrient to provide a legume-inoculating composition which may be packaged, transported and stored for a reasonable time prior to its usage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electro-optical device in which color changes are electrically induced in an electrochromic material which is a single or polycrystalline niobium tungstate represented approximately by the formula W.sub.9 Nb.sub.8 O.sub.47. The device comprises an ion source and a source of an electrical field which may be reversible so as to produce coloring and bleaching of the electrochromic material. Due to high corrosion resistance of such material, the ion source may conveniently be a hydrous electrolyte.