Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of an associative polymer, a microparticle and optionally a siliceous material to a papermaking slurry. Additionally, a composition comprising an associative polymer and a microparticle and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to activating gene expression or causing over-expression of a gene by recombination methods in situ. The invention also is directed generally to methods for expressing an endogenous gene in a cell at levels higher than those normally found in the cell. In one embodiment of the invention, expression of an endogenous gene is activated or increased following integration into the cell, by non-homologous or illegitimate recombination, of a regulatory sequence that activates expression of the gene. The invention also provides methods for the identification, activation, isolation, and/or expression of genes undiscoverable by current methods since no target sequence is necessary for integration. The invention is specifically directed to methods of drug discovery using the activated gene products for compound testing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of gene therapy, gene expression, and vectors for these uses. In particular, the invention relates to the development and use of an artificial or synthetic chromosome for gene expression and gene therapy in mammals, and especially humans. The invention allows the controlled construction of stable synthetic or artificial chromosomes constructed from isolated segments of purified DNA. Functional minimal segments preferably include centromeric DNA, telomeric DNA, and genomic DNA. The artificial chromosome performs the essential chromosomal functions of naturally-occurring chromosomes so as to permit the chromosome to function as an effective vector for gene therapy.

Abstract: A method to invert an inverse emulsion water compatible polymer product using a combination of surfactants that have specific chemical structures is disclosed. A combination, or blend, of two or more surfactants provides for an effective breaker system. The blend of surfactants is more effective than the individual surfactants.

Abstract: Step 1. Method of treating disease: this procedure must be done by a certified Medical Doctor, who has access to controlled substances. Doctor is to give patient one normal smallpox vaccination. Do not touch or itch the blister it causes, and when the blister scabs, continue not to touch. Wait until the scab naturally falls off, return to same Doctor as soon as possible to repeat Step 1. within 24 to 48 hours, it is imperative. Repeat process over and over, each time the process is done, the blister and scab gets smaller and smaller until the process is done, and there is no visible blister or scab. This may take 4 to 6 weeks for process to be complete; process longer in severe cases. To save on scaring it is recommended to vaccinate patients on the same site where original childhood smallpox vaccination was administered. This is the total complete cure to the Herpes Virus. Patient becomes immune to the virus. Virus is contagious until the GRACE PROCESS is complete.

Abstract: A temperature control system for reducing flicker in an electrical resistance heater comprising: an electrical resistance heater divided into at least two electrical loads and; a source of electrical power for repetitively supplying electrical power to each of the at least two electrical loads at successive different time sub periods within a predetermined time period, wherein the sum of the power supplied to the at least two electrical loads is equal to the total power supplied to the electrical resistance heater during the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A temperature control system for reducing flicker in an electrical resistance heater comprising: an electrical resistance heater divided into at least two electrical loads and; a source of electrical power for repetitively supplying electrical power to each of the at least two electrical loads at successive different time sub periods within a predetermined time period, wherein the sum of the power supplied to the at least two electrical loads is equal to the total power supplied to the electrical resistance heater during the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A temperature controlled apparatus comprising: an object having a surface and being rotatable about an axis; an electrical heater assembly thermally coupled to the surface of the object; a temperature sensor assembly mounted on the object for sensing the temperature of the object surface and for producing temperature signals representative of the sensed temperatures; a microprocessor non-rotatably mounted with respect to the rotatable object; an optical communication link for transmitting the temperature signal to the microprocessor; and a temperature control assembly, non-rotatably mounted with respect to the rotatable object for controlling the flow of electrical power to the heater in response to control signals from the microprocessor as a function of the transmitted temperature signals.

Abstract: A translator for converting items of interactive program guide data to data structures that are more universal to handle with popular platforms, operating systems, tools, utilities and other hardware and software processors and resources. The invention uses C++ class objects and structures. The objects and structures are placed into a Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) “wrapper.” This allows the objects to be handled by platform-independent interfaces so that the system is easily adaptable to different hardware devices and software functionality. Aspects of the invention include the translation from custom IPG formats to CORBA-wrapped C++ objects, the storage of the objects, transmission of the objects among devices, and data entry and error handling of information represented by the objects.

Abstract: An water based adhesive useful for bottle labeling applications. The adhesive contains styrene maleic anhydride and rosin, and provides a formulation with alkali sensitivity at moderate temperature together with cold water resistance.

Abstract: An water based adhesive useful for bottle labeling applications. The adhesive contains styrene maleic anhydride and rosin, and provides a formulation with alkali sensitivity at moderate temperature together with cold water resistance.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is presented for removing an adhesive from hard substrates. The cleaning solution contains 25 to 98 percent by weight of water, 5 to 74 percent by weight of a chaotropic agent, and 0.001 to 10 percent by weight of at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition is especially effective in removing aqueous-based resin adhesives from machine parts.

Abstract: A trash and recycling center having a modular trash receptacle unit and a modular recycling receptacle. The trash receptacle unit has at least two interior compartments and a movable lid. A trash bag can be placed in one compartment and used newspapers can be stored in the other compartment. The recycling receptacle unit has a top with a can crusher, an empty can storage area, and a slot for depositing crushed cans into the interior of the recycling receptacle. The interior of the recycling receptacle can have multiple shelves or storage draws or, can have a single storage bin. The recycling receptacle can also have a removable counter top recycling unit.

Abstract: A trash and recycling center having a modular trash receptacle unit and a modular recycling receptacle. The trash receptacle unit has at least two interior compartments and a movable lid. A trash bag can be placed in one compartment and used newspapers can be stored in the other compartment. The recycling receptacle unit has a top with a can crusher, an empty can storage area, and a slot for depositing crushed cans into the interior of the recycling receptacle. The interior of the recycling receptacle can have multiple shelves or storage draws or, can have a single storage bin. The recycling receptacle can also have a removable counter top recycling unit.

Abstract: This invention relates to coil assemblies and in particular, but not exclusively, to such assemblies for acoustic transducers. Thus a transducer 10 includes a case 11 in which is located a coil 16 mounted on a flexi-circuit, which locates the coil 16 for its assembly handling and which allows various configurations within the case 11. A method of winding the coil 16 and mounting it on the carrier 17 is also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to electroacoustic transducers of the type which incorporate a reed armature. Thus a transducer 10 comprises a coil 12, magnets 13,14, pole pieces 15,16 and a reed armature 17, which passes through a central tunnel 18 defined the coil. A central portion 19 of the reed 17 lies within the tunnel and has opposed formation 20,21 which limit the possible deflection of the reed 17. Other deflection limiting arrangements are described.

Abstract: A trash and recycling center having a modular trash receptacle unit and a modular recycling receptacle. The trash receptacle unit has at least two interior compartments and a movable lid. A trash bag can be placed in one compartment and used newspapers can be stored in the other compartment. The recycling receptacle unit has a top with a can crusher, an empty can storage area, and a slot for depositing crushed cans into the interior of the recycling receptacle. The interior of the recycling receptacle can have multiple shelves or storage draws or, can have a single storage bin. The recycling receptacle can also have a removable counter top recycling unit.

Abstract: An apparatus transports sheets of material and breaks the adhesion between first and second sheets when sheets are fed from a stack one at a time. The apparatus includes a gripper which is mounted on a gripper arm and grips the first sheet. The arm repeatedly and cyclically moves the leading edge of the first sheet to be fed while the first sheet is held by the gripper. The arm moves the leading edge of the first sheet both horizontally and vertically. The vertical cyclical motion causes air pockets to travel between the first and second sheets and the horizontal cyclical motion translates the first sheet relative to the second sheet to break the adhesion.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a code word indicative of vertical correlations in color changes between scanned lines of an information bearing document. The apparatus comprises a memory and counter for storing and retrieving the color of picture elements in the prior scanned line from which correlation is determined. The apparatus further comprises a state machine which may produce an intermediate code word from data corresponding to only part of the picture elements being correlated and which remembers the data from other picture elements by moving from state to state.