Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatus and methods using a first latch to receive an input signal at a gate of a transistor of the first latch and compare the input signal with a reference signal to provide a first output signal at an output node of the first latch, and a second latch coupled to the output node of the first latch, the second latch including a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) inverter to generate a second output signal at an output node of the second latch based on the first output signal. The second output signal has a signal swing greater than a signal swing of the first output signal.

Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatus and methods using a first latch to receive an input signal at a gate of a transistor of the first latch and compare the input signal with a reference signal to provide a first output signal at an output node of the first latch, and a second latch coupled to the output node of the first latch, the second latch including a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) inverter to generate a second output signal at an output node of the second latch based on the first output signal. The second output signal has a signal swing greater than a signal swing of the first output signal.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a system are disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets by the use of a non-lethal cloud of pellets that collide with the missile a certain distance away from the target causing premature detonation of the missile, and/or possible severe damage to the missile, and/or deflection of the missile, and/or a deformation to the ogive cones to cause a short in the fuze circuit, and/or deposition of conductive material to cause a short in the fuze circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the ability to perform online auction and purchase of advertising space on out of home electronic, digital media devices over the Internet. The buyer end user will look for, bid through auction or buy now, and purchase won advertising space through the Internet via the present disclosure. Professional media buyers, such as marketing agencies and/or brands will create a buy plan, query for matching advertising space based upon plan criteria, and make a bulk buy of that matching space through the Internet via the present invention. The owner/operator of indoor or outdoor electronic, digital media device will offer up through the present disclosure their available advertising space.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a system are disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets by the use of a non-lethal cloud of pellets that collide with the missile a certain distance away from the target causing premature detonation of the missile, and/or possible severe damage to the missile, and/or deflection of the missile, and/or a deformation to the ogive cones to cause a short in the fuze circuit, and/or deposition of conductive material to cause a short in the fuze circuit.

Abstract: A method of providing advertising in a virtual environment comprising: electronically associating at least one event at a location within said virtual environment; electronically facilitating provision of advertising within said virtual environment; and displaying said advertising to patrons of said virtual environment when said patrons traverse the virtual environment to arrive at the location of the at least one event to access the at least one event.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets, particularly rocket propelled grenades (RPG's). The first step is to identify the firing of a missile by the use of sensors that give the approximate distance and bearing of the incoming missile. A non-lethal cloud of pellets is then launched from the target, which can be a building or vehicle or the like, in the general direction of the missile. The pellets are housed in a series of warhead containers mounted at locations on the target in various orientations. The warheads are triggered to fire a low velocity cloud of pellets toward the incoming missile. The pellets then collide with the missile a certain distance away from the target causing premature detonation of the missile, and/or possible severe damage to the missile, and/or deflection of the missile, due to the relatively high velocity of the missile.

Abstract: A method of coating the surface of a substrate which comprises the steps of: i) contacting the surface with a polymerisable mixture comprising one or more polymerisable components and containing suspended droplets of a biliquid foam or of a high internal oil phase emulsion, the said droplets being stabilised by a non-reactive surfactant; and ii) polymerising the coating to form a polymer comprising the droplets entrapped therein.

Abstract: Erythrocyte exclusion membranes suited for test strips of electrochemical sensors have a porous matrix and a mobile erythrocyte aggregating agent. The membranes typically comprise a water-insoluble hydrophobic polymer incorporating a hydrophilic polymer and with the erythrocyte aggregating agent. Such membranes can have a pore size which is several times larger than the diameter of erythrocytes, and allow rapid passage of plasma by holding back the erythrocytes as rouleaux at the surface of the membrane. The membranes are preferably made by forming in situ on a test strip using spray casting.

Abstract: This machine is for stripping the leaves from tobacco stalks, so as to confine the "tip grade" leaves in one container, the "leaf grade" in another container, and the "trash grade" in another container, in order to get the tobacco to the market in the three different grades. It consists primarily of a base member, in which are three openings for each of the three grades of tobacco to fall into the containers, and the upper portion includes a multiple number of extending tubes, with cutters upon them, that are motor driven by belts and pulleys, for stripping the tobacco from the stalks.

Abstract: The increase of bile flow and the decrease of the levels of lipids such as cholesterol and triglyceride is obtained in biological systems by utilizing specific 3 .alpha.,12.alpha. dihydroxy cholane derivatives and the non-toxic salts of these derivatives.

Abstract: The compound 5(3,12-dihydroxy-pregnan-20-yl)-pentanoic acid and 7-(3,12-dihydroxy-pregnan-20-yl)-heptanoic acid as well as ester and unsaturated derivatives thereof useful for decreasing the level of lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides.

Abstract: Taurine and glycine derivatives of nor or bisnorcholanic acid or etiocholanic acid which are useful in increasing bile flow or decreasing lipid levels and their method of production from deoxycholic acid, including intermediates thereof.

Abstract: Epoxyaconitic acid and esters thereof are useful for the control of lipogenesis.