Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for determining the susceptibility of cattle to High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension. Also provide are kits and reagents for performing such methods.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for determining the susceptibility of cattle to High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension. Also provide are kits and reagents for performing such methods.

Abstract: An isolator is partially but substantially recessed in an acoustic floor and a leveling mechanism at least partially recessed in the acoustic floor is connected to the acoustic isolator to adjust the height of the acoustic floor when the floor is in place.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence and identity of a variation in a nucleotide sequence between a first polynucleotide and a second polynucleotide, comprising a) providing a sample of the first polynucleotide; b) selecting a region of the first polynucleotide potentially containing the variation; c) subjecting the selected region to a template producing amplification reaction to produce a first plurality of double stranded polynucleotide templates which include the selected region; d) selecting a region of the first polynucleotide sequence lying within the templates for analysis; e) producing a family of labeled, linear polynucleotide fragments from both strands of the templates simultaneously by a fragment producing reaction.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method of identifying an individual having an increased susceptibility to developing Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (FPPH), as well as to a method for diagnosing an individual suffering from FPPH. The invention also relates to a method of identifying an individual having an increased susceptibility to developing (non-familial) Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), as well as to a method for diagnosing an individual suffering from PPH.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing temporary support for and for isolation of an operating conveyor belt in order to insert permanent belt support structure. A top belt guard support and a bottom belt guard support are provided. A cantilever support structure that is connected to the leading ends of the top belt guard support and the bottom belt guard support that are primarily supported in a cantilever manner. The top belt guard support and the bottom belt guard support form a protected zone within a linear distance of the length of the top and bottom belt guard supports that enable installation of different types of permanent supports while the conveyor belt is operating.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method of identifying an individual having an increased susceptibility to developing Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (FPPH), as well as to a method for diagnosing an individual suffering from FPPH. The invention also relates to a method of identifying an individual having an increased susceptibility to developing (non-familial) Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), as well as to a method for diagnosing an individual suffering from PPH.

Abstract: A method of treating autism in a patient. The method includes administering to the patient an effective amount of a glutamine level reducing agent, a glycine level reducing agent or combinations thereof. Representative glutamine level reducing agents are phenylbutyrate and phenylacetate, and a representative glycine level reducing agent is sodium benzoate. Optionally, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist can also be administered to the patient. A representative N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist is dextromethorphan.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in prilling whereby water is atomized into a prill tower to affect faster solidification of the prill, and in particular, the outside surface of the prill by providing an increased rate of surface cooling while reducing the required air flows in the tower. This results in a major reduction in air pollution potential in the form of both fume and particulate while at the same time allowing substantial production rate increases. Specifically, the invention relates to quick freezing the outside surface of the prill by flash evaporation of finely atomized water particles on the surface of the prill or in extremely close proximity to the prill to greatly lower the vapor pressure at the prill's surface and by continued flash evaporation to enhance cooling so as to allow upward flowing air to be reduced to a point where micro-prills which are formed in prilling can settle in the prill tower while obtaining the same or increased production rates.

Abstract: A vinyl-skin-covered polyurethane-foamed article is disclosed, comprising a polyurethane foam core, a vinyl skin covering the polyurethane foam core, and a barrier layer between the polyurethane foam core and the vinyl skin that reduces the migration of polyurethane foam components into the vinyl skin and reduces the migration of vinyl skin components into the polyurethane foam core. In a particularly preferred embodiment the barrier layer comprises cellulose acetate or cellulose acetate butyrate. The barrier layer reduces or eliminates the action of vinyl skin components on polyurethane foam and the action of polyurethane foam components on vinyl skin without degrading the physical properties of either the vinyl skin or the foam.

Abstract: A successive approximation analog to digital converter including at least one superconducting loop (FIG. 3-30; FIG. 8-68). Superconducting loops (61-64) may be used to store flux quanta used as reference levels in a digital to analog converter of the analog to digital converter. Alternatively, non-superconducting reference inductors (FIG. 3-38) can provide flux quanta reference levels. Switchable screens (34; 66) are interposed between the flux quanta stores and lobes (31; 74) in an addition/subtraction superconducting loop (30; 68). An analog signal is sampled and the corresponding magnetic flux coupled to a sensing lobe (32; 71) and concentrated at a flux concentrating lobe (33; 72). The reference fluxes are selectively coupled into the addition/substraction superconducting loop until a magnetometer (40;73) indicates zero net flux through the concentrating lobe, this corresponding to completion of the conversion.

Abstract: A tool such as a drill bit which has a generally cylindrical shank for insertion in a tool receiver or holder of a rotary percussive machine or other rotary machine, such as a drilling machine. The shank has a curved surface portion and a flat surface portion of rectangular configuration, the flat surface portion lying between the ends of the shank. When the shank is inserted in a tool receiver of a rotary percussive machine (not shown), driving elements thereof engage and act on the flat surface to provide driving torque to the tool, which is thereby rotated.

Abstract: A tool such as a drill has a cylindrical shank for insertion in a tool holder of a rotary percussive or other rotary machine, such as a drilling machine. The shank has a first surface extending transversely of the shank from a point of intersection with the periphery thereof and a second surface extending from the first surface at the end of the first surface remote from the point of intersection of the first surface with the periphery of the shank to a point of intersection with the periphery spaced from the point of intersection of the first surface with the periphery. There are two sets of first and second surfaces spaced apart on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the shank.The first and second surfaces are flat. The second surfaces are radial and arranged on the same diameter. A plane through the longitudinal axis of the shank at substantially 90.degree.

Abstract: A heated bed module for use by animals, consists of a box-like unit having an animal supporting top panel and a shallow liquid containing chamber immediately below the top panel. A thermostatically controlled heater is installed below the liquid chamber with suitable support and insulation and access is provided for filling and draining the chamber. The unit is completely self-contained and used alone or coupled to other units to make a heated assembly for any size of animal.