Abstract: A memory device equilibrates voltages in a bit line pair to a reduced voltage level. The reduced equilibrate voltage level can be achieved by separating the conventional equilibrate process so that the positive portion and the negative portion of the sense amplifier are equilibrated at different times. Bit line equilibration can be associated with either the equilibrate step associated with the positive portion of the sense amplifier or the equilibrate step associated with the negative portion of the sense amplifier.

Abstract: Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy.

Abstract: A memory device equilibrates voltages in a bit line pair to a reduced voltage level. The reduced equilibrate voltage level can be achieved by separating the conventional equilibrate process so that the positive portion and the negative portion of the sense amplifier are equilibrated at different times. Bit line equilibration can be associated with either the equilibrate step associated with the positive portion of the sense amplifier or the equilibrate step associated with the negative portion of the sense amplifier.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for managing environmental configuration for removable storage. A removable storage configured to store at least one host application installation for one or more host computing systems can include a service registry module (SRM) configured to store environmental configuration data for an application installed in the removable storage. The removable storage further can include an SRM utility programmed to manage access to the SRM for the installed application through access requests received in a coupled one of the host computing systems. The SRM utility can be further programmed to write environmental configuration data to the SRM for a new application when the new application is installed in the removable storage.

Abstract: The security backpack is a flexible pack adapted to be carried on a person's back and is designed to be worn only in a reversed position, the straps being attached in such a manner that the pack can only be worn in this backward position. The pack is designed with a large flap covering the two exterior front zippered pockets, the flap pocket, the handle, the flap lock and the pack drawstring. This design makes the backpack comfortably smooth on the front side facing the bearer. The unadorned back surface of the pack faces out. The flap underside has a zippered opening accessible only when the flap is lifted which is designed to hold airline tickets, etcetera. A flexible handle under the flap enables the bearer to hold the bag while accessing the exterior pockets and flap pocket. The backward design and covering flap make this pack secure.

Abstract: A method for the screening of ligands which bind to soluble ?2?-1 subtype polypeptides.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a multiple subscription subscriber identity module (SIM) card. The SIM card includes a plurality of sets of subscription parameters from which to select and activate a single set of parameters. The sets of subscription parameters each contain various information, e.g., information such as an Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID) and an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), and are based on various criteria, e.g., different service regions of use for the electronic device on which the SIM card is installed. A set of subscription parameters is selected for a particular region of use either manually or automatically. The SIM card, which can include a software interface that provides a list of available sets of subscription parameters, is activated by updating the selected set of subscription parameters.

Abstract: Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula Z-Q-L-M or Z-L-M wherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0-10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein.

Abstract: An air bag module, comprising: a housing having at least one vent opening; an inflatable cushion being stored in an un-deployed position in the housing; an inflator for inflating the inflatable cushion, the inflator being in fluid communication with the inflatable cushion and having a plurality of inflation openings for allowing an inflation gas to pass therethrough, at least one of the plurality of inflation openings being in fluid communication with the at least one vent opening; a deployable member being secured to an interior surface of the inflatable cushion at one end and a portion of the airbag module at the other end; wherein the deployable member is configured to allow venting through the at least one vent opening when the inflatable cushion is in the un-deployed position and the at least one vent opening is covered by the deployable member when the inflatable cushion inflates towards a fully deployed position.

Abstract: Soluble ?2?-1 subtype polypeptides. Methods for cloning, expression and purification of freely soluble ?2?-1 subtype polypeptides.

Abstract: Soluble ?2? sub-type polypeptides. Methods for cloning, expression and purification of freely soluble ?2?subtype polypeptides. A method for the screening of ligands which bind to soluble ?2? subtype polypeptides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conducting testing on a remote client computer by a server computer. The remote client computer is connected to the server computer through a network which allows either the remote client computer or server computer to initiate a testing session with the other. Programs resident on the remote client computer and server computer initiate the session. A graphics test tool application program is resident on the server computer. The graphics test tool application program includes a set of instructions and data used to communication to a set of instructions and data in the remote client computer. Communication in particular is performed through a communication channel which further allows graphics tests to be sent from the graphics test tool application program to the remote client computer. The graphics tests may be timed as to how long they take to be sent to the remote client computer.

Abstract: A conveniently sized and reusable animal treat dispenser (treat(s) will herein after be referred to as positive reinforcement(s)) for use in providing positive reinforcements, in an immediate and non-distracting manner, to reward and reinforce specific behaviors. Generally, the treat dispenser consists of a loading port, housing area, transfer mechanism, dispensing port and spring loaded clip. The treat dispenser is designed for temporary attachment to the trainer's garment; for receiving and housing multiple positive reinforcements; for dispensing a single positive reinforcement upon demand and for automatically reloading a single positive reinforcement for use in continued training. The housing area is lined with a felt or cloth material to reduce noise caused by the treats striking one another or the housing area walls.

Abstract: A method of automatically focusing an object image to be captured, comprising storing temporarily a series of images transmitted through a primary lens system, said primary lens system having a stationary lens member and at least one moving lens member; determining a best focused image in said series of temporarily stored images; and moving said at least one moving lens to a determined focused position.

Abstract: A portable wireless system is described. The portable wireless system has a controller that is operable to selectively configure the portable wireless system as a personal electronic appliance or a third party wireless repeater that is configured to relay wireless signals between a third party electronic appliance and a wireless network. Accordingly, the portable wireless system (e.g., a cellular telephone, a pager or a personal digital assistant) may act as a wireless repeater for third party wireless communications when the portable wireless system otherwise is not in use. In this way, the portable wireless system increases the utilization of existing wireless network infrastructures (e.g., a cellular telephone network) by making one or more unused wireless channels available to other devices. A novel incentives-based business model that encourages owners of portable electronic appliances to fully utilize existing wireless network capacity also is described.

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting information between a transmitter and a receiver that has capabilities through a communication link that has transmission characteristics. The information to be transmitted is received. The capabilities of the client are then determined. The transmission characteristics of the communication link are also determined. The received information is then converted into a format that is based on the capabilities of the client, the transmission characteristics of the communication link, or both the capabilities of the client and the transmission characteristics of the communication link. The information is then transmitted to the client in the format.

Abstract: A conveniently sized and reusable animal treat dispenser (treat(s) will herein after be referred to as positive reinforcement(s)) for use in providing positive reinforcements, in an immediate and non-distracting manner, to reward and reinforce specific behaviors. Generally, the treat dispenser consists of a loading port, housing area, transfer mechanism, dispensing port and spring loaded clip. The treat dispenser is designed for temporary attachment to the trainer's garment; for receiving and housing multiple positive reinforcements; for dispensing a single positive reinforcement upon demand and for automatically reloading a single positive reinforcement for use in continued training.

Abstract: A method and system for supply chain product and process development collaboration. The supply chain is comprised of at least one product, where each project is defined as a part (or family of parts), a supplier to supply the part, and a customer to be supplied the part. In one embodiment, the system includes a data storage and retrieval devise to hold project data, which, for each project, includes a project identifier, a part identified, a supplier identifier, a customer identifier, data representative of a methodology applicable to the project, and data representative of at least one control associated with processing of the project. The system and method of the present invention ensures that current methodologies applicable to a project are applied, and allows for collaboration between the customer and supplier during all phases of product and process design, development, and manufacture.

Abstract: Novel polymeric biologically inert compositions and their intermediates, as well as sunscreen formulations comprising them and making them invisible, are provided for broad range protection from ultraviolet radiation. Acryl polymers comprising at least two different ultraviolet absorbing moieties having different light absorbing ranges are employed in conjunction with other monomers to provide sunscreen polymers as microparticles. The polymer microparticles, once imbibed with carrier compounds, change the refractive index, thus providing invisible sunscreen formulations which offer enhanced protection without adverse physiological effects.