Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel processes for the production of oligonucleotides that are suitable for use in the production of chemically modified oligonucleotides, such as those for use in therapy.

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind ?-amyloid peptide, in particular human ?-amyloid peptide; methods of treating diseases or disorders characterized by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease and diseases or disorders affecting the eye or optic nerve characterized by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, including age related macular degeneration and glaucoma type diseases and ?-amyloid dependent cataract formation, with the antigen binding proteins; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins; and methods of manufacture.

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind ?-amyloid peptide, in particular human ?-amyloid peptide; methods of treating diseases or disorders characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease and diseases or disorders affecting the eye or optic nerve characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, including age related macular degeneration and glaucoma type diseases and ?-amyloid dependent cataract formation, with said antigen binding proteins; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antigen binding proteins; and methods of manufacture.

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind ?-amyloid peptide, in particular human ?-amyloid peptide; methods of treating diseases or disorders characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease and diseases or disorders affecting the eye or optic nerve characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, including age related macular degeneration and glaucoma type diseases and ?-amyloid dependent cataract formation, with said antigen binding proteins; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antigen binding proteins; and methods of manufacture.

Abstract: The process and formula disclosed herein can be used to produce a nutrient-rich, all natural beverage product using chick peas or butternut squash as the primary ingredient. The formulation and process of this invention results in a nutrient-rich beverage that has a delicious flavor and frozen “smoothie” consistency. The production process involves the softening of a quantity of vegetable such as chick peas, butternut squash or chana dal via soaking or steaming. This is followed by pulverizing said vegetable base, which is then admixed with vanilla abstract, aromatic bitters and soy milk. This is followed by admixing either (1) flax seed, condensed milk, nutmeg, and vitamin C; or (2) nutmeg and flax seed, or (3) stevia based upon the vegetable type used. The resulting admixture is then frozen immediately and stored in a frozen state.

Abstract: A device for starting a model airplane engine from a starter motor, electric drill or other drive means. The device for starting a model airplane engine comprises a cylindrical hub having an open end and a closed end, the hub having tubular sidewalls attached to periphery edges of the base and extending towards the open end of the hub. The tubular sidewall is provided with two slots. The slots are positioned diametrically opposed across the axis of revolution of the hub. A substantially flat bumper bracket extends outwards from the hub through the slots. The bumper bracket is equipped with elongated side bumpers attached at opposing ends of the bracket, the side bumpers extending forward from the hub and adapted to interface with and torsionally drive a model airplane propeller. The starting device transferring rotary torque from the drive means to the airplane propeller and engine to crank the engine and thereby facilitate starting of the engine.

Abstract: A device for starting a model airplane engine from a starter motor, electric drill or other drive means. The device for starting a model airplane engine comprises a cylindrical hub having an open end and a closed end, the hub having tubular sidewalls attached to periphery edges of the base and extending towards the open end of the hub. The tubular sidewall is provided with two slots. The slots are positioned diametrically opposed across the axis of revolution of the hub. A substantially flat bumper bracket extends outwards from the hub through the slots. The bumper bracket is equipped with elongated side bumpers attached at opposing ends of the bracket, the side bumpers extending forward from the hub and adapted to interface with and torsionally drive a model airplane propeller. The starting device transferring rotary torque from the drive means to the airplane propeller and engine to crank the engine and thereby facilitate starting of the engine.

Abstract: A process for recovering copper from chalcopyrite is disclosed. The process includes oxidising sulphur in chalcopyrite with a solution under predetermined contact conditions and thereby releasing at least part of the copper in the chalcopyrite into the solution as copper ions. The process includes a subsequent step of reducing sulphur in a solid product from step (a) to a minus two, ie. sulphide, valence state with a solution under predetermined contact conditions. The process further includes a subsequent step of oxidising sulphur in a solid product from step (b) with a solution under predetermined contact conditions and thereby releasing at least part of the remaining copper in the solid product into the solution as copper ions. The process further includes recovering copper from one or more of the solutions from steps (a) and (c).

Abstract: A first dilator (10) and second dilator (20) each comprise an elongate hollow member (11; 21) with a “closed” end (12; 22) and an “open” end (13; 23). The outer surface of the “closed” end (12; 22) is of uniform arcuate section and of generally hemispherical configuration. The “open” end (13) of the member (11) is provided with internal threading (16), while complementary external threading (24) is provided on the “open” end (23) of the member (21). In use, the first dilator (10) and second dilator (20) are joined together by engaging the threading (16; 24). A flange (25) provided on the second dilator (20) provides a continuously smooth outer surface.