Abstract: Methods for generating synthetic genomes, for example synthetic genomes having desired properties or viable genomes of reduced size, are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthetic genomes produced by the methods disclosed herein and synthetic cells containing the synthetic genomes disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorizing system for a waste receptacle with a venting system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a waste receptacle that contains a venting system which allows air to enter the receptacle when removing a trash liner, thus allowing the liner to be removed more easily than before. Additionally, as the air moves through the venting system and across or through a deodorizing media, a fresh scent, anti-bacterial agent or other desired effect is provided when the garbage liner is removed from the waste receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorizing system for a waste receptacle with a venting system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a waste receptacle that contains a venting system which allows air to enter the receptacle when removing a trash liner, thus allowing the liner to be removed more easily than before. Additionally, as the air moves through the venting system and across or through a deodorizing media, a fresh scent, anti-bacterial agent or other desired effect is provided when the garbage liner is removed from the waste receptacle.

Abstract: The invention provides exemplary systems and methods for provisioning network elements when providing local number portability services. In one exemplary method, local number portability subscription information which includes both ported global title translation data and location routing number data is entered into a single network element management system. Selective network elements which are in communication with the network element management system are then provisioned with the ported global translation data and the local routing number data based on logical network definitions stored in the network element management system.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom with a seat back supported on the seat bottom. An armrest is pivotally attached to one side of the seat back, and can pivot between a stowed position and an operable position. In the stowed position the armrest is vertically aligned with the seat back and in the operable position the armrest extends generally outwardly from the seat back so that a user can rest their arm on the armrest. The armrest is received by a support rod that extends outwardly from one side of the seat back. The armrest includes a substantially rigid insert member and a resilient retaining member. The resilient retaining member is installed in the insert member and the insert member is then pressed onto the support rod such that the resilient retaining member engages both the insert member and the support rod to secure the armrest to the seat back.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a desired quantity by weight of a fluid material such as a liquid color printing ink for shade mixing purposes includes a container (1) for the fluid material to be dispensed, a main fluid material dispensing discharge outlet (2) on the container (1) and a secondary fluid material dispensing discharge outlet (3) on the container (1). The container further includes a movable pressure assembly plate to apply a pressure to the fluid to dispense the fluid from the discharge outlets. The secondary dispensing dischage outlet (3) incorporates a gear pump (5) which is adjustably operable to dispense a particular volume of fluid material corresponding to a particular weight of fluid material to be dispensed. The pressure plate assembly (4) includes a presser plate (21) slidably movable in the container (1) in sealed contact with side walls (1a) of the container (1) to engage directly or indirectly the upper surface of fluid material in the container (1).

Abstract: A container top closure integrally formed from plastic polymer material as by injection molding. The closure is adapted to be attached to the upper end of a container for granular or other pourable material. A single plastic member, such as polypropylene, or polyethylene, is provided with a dispensing opening, the opening having an integral skirt downwardly depending from three sides of its periphery, to define a first dispensing opening surface. A closure flap, integrally formed with the member which defines the top closure, carries two sealing surfaces which cooperate with complementary surfaces formed around the dispensing opening. The sealing surfaces provide increased moisture entrance resistance across the dispensing opening.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a top closure lid construction for a container. The lid is integrally formed from a plastic cover member, the member carrying a main paperboard insert on its upper surface, the member and insert being secured together. The plastic cover member has an integral tongue to define, upon tongue pivoting, an opening in the member. The main paperboard insert is hinged about a contiguous pivot axis, and carries a pull tab. Spaced lugs or detents are provided to facilitate reclosing of the closure. If formed from a brittle plastics material, pulling the pull tab breaks the plastics member at its tongue hinge. The closure lid further includes an upstanding wall which enables stacking.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a series-connected combination of two-terminal semiconductor devices on a common substrate comprising: forming a layer of high quality semiconductor material, 4, on the surface of a temporary substrate, 2 and 3, to provide active areas for the devices, forming first contact pattern conductors, 6, 9, 10, on the free surface of the high quality semiconductor layer to provide a separate first contact to this layer for each of the devices, bonding an insulating support substrate, 12, to the first contact pattern, removing the temporary substrate, forming second contact pattern conductors, 17, 18, 19, on the other surface of the high quality layer to provide a separate second contact to this layer for each of the devices, removing regions, 8, of the high quality layer separating the conductors of a pattern at any stage after beginning formation of the first contact pattern in order to define the device active areas so that parts of the first contact pattern are exposed when both the tempora

Abstract: A tool is described for the holding and insertion of integrated circuit (IC) packages of the type having a metallic heat sink member fused to the chip-enclosing ceramic body. The heat sink member includes a locator or registration hole. The tool finds particular application in connection with a patented high package density island configuration wherein each IC package is secured by means of the registration hole on a retention post of a connector which is mounted between, and in close proximity to, adjacent parallel sections of the island cooling frame. The IC package heat sink member has at least one integral extension adapted to contact the frame. In performing its holding and insertion function, the tool is capable of engaging the sides of the registration hole. The assembler may then convey the IC package to the connector in which it is to be mounted, and positions the hole above the connector retention post.

Abstract: A shock resistant, generally tubular container for protecting and displaying fragile articles, such as bottles or decanters, is provided. It is constructed from a single blank of rigid material such as corrugated fiberboard. The container comprises a front wall section consisting of first and second front wall panels. First and second shadow panels are hingedly connected to the first and second front wall panels, respectively, and are folded inwardly from the plane of the front wall section towards the back wall section of the container to thereby form an aperture in the front wall section. A pair of oppositely disposed top and bottom wall panels are provided which are hingedly connected along a first pair of opposed outer edges of the front wall section. Each of the top and bottom wall panels includes a tuck flap hingedly connected along a back edge thereof. The tuck flap hinged to the bottom wall panel has a transverse slot therein.