Abstract: A phototherapy bandage capable of providing radiation to a localized area of a patient for accelerating wound healing and pain relief, photodynamic therapy, and for aesthetic applications. The phototherapy bandage may include a flexible light source that is continuous across the bandage for providing a selected light, such as a visible light, a near-infrared light, or other light, having substantially similar intensity across the bandage. The bandage may also be flexible and capable of being attached to a patient without interfering with the patient's daily routine. The phototherapy bandage may easily conform to the curves of a patient and may come in a variety of exterior shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A tester for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow swab unit operably connected to the body, a explosives detecting reagent contained in the body, and a dispenser operatively connected to the body and the lateral flow swab unit.

Abstract: An inspection tester system for testing for explosives. The tester includes a body and a swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body. At least one reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the body. The reagent holder and dispenser contains an explosives detecting reagent and is positioned to deliver the explosives detecting reagent to the swab unit. A heater is operatively connected to the body and the swab unit is adapted to be operatively connected to the heater.

Abstract: Electrochemical machining is used to generate the helical lobe profiles of the stator of a progressive cavity pump or motor. A thin, elastomeric liner, of uniform thickness is bonded either to the interior of the stator, or to the exterior of the rotor. Where the elastomeric liner is to be bonded to the interior of the stator, bonding is improved by electrically etching the interior of the stator during the electrochemical machining process to produce a roughened surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transforming Allium species with a heterologous gene using Agrobacterium.

Abstract: A control system which allows electro-pneumatic control of an equalizing reservoir with the capacity to create penalty applications in a purely pneumatic manner. A controller for the equalizing reservoir includes an electro-pneumatic source of pressure or atmosphere responsive to an electrical equalizing pressure control signal and a pilot valve selectively connecting the electro-pneumatic source or atmosphere to the equalizing reservoir in response to pressure in a pilot port of the first pilot valve. A magnetic valve is provided having a first input connected to a second source of pressure, a second input connected to atmosphere and an output connected to the pilot port of the first pilot valve. At least one penalty valve is connected to the pilot input of the first pilot valve and is responsive to a penalty signal to connect the pilot input to atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system wherein the Griess reagent has the ambient atmosphere removed. The present invention provides a system to treat the Griess reagent to improve storage lifetimes at room temperature or higher to over a year or more. The present invention greatly extends the useful lifetime of preparations of the Griess reagent as well as broadens the applications to field testing equipment.

Abstract: Electrochemical machining is used to generate the helical lobe profiles of the stator of a progressive cavity pump or motor. A thin, elastomeric liner, of uniform thickness is bonded either to the interior of the stator, or to the exterior of the rotor. Where the elastomeric liner is to be bonded to the interior of the stator, bonding is improved by electrically etching the interior of the stator during the electrochemical machining process to produce a roughened surface.

Abstract: An EMI shielding material is provided for making EMI shielding gaskets, coating and other articles. The EMI shielding material includes a non-conductive polymer, an inherently conductive polymer and a conductive metal powder. These components are intimately combined to prepare EMI shielding materials having superior electrical and mechanical performance when used in applications such as housings for electronic components.

Abstract: A brake controller for a locomotive includes a train brake pipe, a locomotive brake pipe, a brake cylinder, a control valve being responsive to pressure in the train brake pipe to produce brake apply and brake release signals at an output, and a relay valve having first and second control inputs and having a source input and an exhaust input selectively connected to an output in response to the control inputs. The first control input is selectively connected to one of the output of the control valve and the locomotive brake pipe; and the second control input is selectively connected to the locomotive brake pipe when the control valve output is a release signal. A first electro-pneumatic valve is connected to the control valve which, when activated, causes the control valve to be a release signal.

Abstract: A hand or lift truck includes an elongate frame having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a handle section and the second end includes a support platform for supporting a load on a first side of the frame. The truck further includes a support member positioned between the first end and the second end. The length of the support member can be extended from the first side of the elongate frame to contact the load and provide support to the load as it is transported with the truck.

Abstract: An explosion tester system comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body.

Abstract: A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate display members positioned adjacent one another and pivotally connected to the connector. The display system may also include a drive assembly carried by the frame that engages the column connection members to rotate each column member so that selective display members pivot in a predetermined direction during rotation to change the shape of the column members allowing rotation thereof when positioned adjacent one another.

Abstract: A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and column members rotatably connected to the column connection members. The display system may also include a magnetic drive assembly carried by the frame that engages the column connection members to selectively rotate the column members. The magnetic drive assembly may include a power source, energizing members connected to the power source, and column movement members connected to the column connection members. The energizing members may include an electromagnet, and the column movement members may be positioned spaced-apart from and overlying the energizing members. The electromagnet of the energizing members may be selectively energized to form a magnetic field between the energizing members and the column movement members to selectively cause rotation of the column members.

Abstract: A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and four-sided column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate display members positioned adjacent one another and pivotally connected to the connector. The display system may also include a drive assembly carried by the frame that engages the column connection members to rotate each column member so that selective display members pivot in a: predetermined direction during rotation to change the shape of the column members allowing rotation thereof when positioned adjacent one another.

Abstract: A lightweight, high-strength load bearing floor structure includes a core made of expanded polyolefin foam material and a layer of material bonded or otherwise attached to an upper surface and a lower surface of the core to sandwich the core. The layer of material is made of a lightweight, high-strength material, such as a metallic material, or the like. An upper panel and lower panel may be mounted to the metallic layers, and a decorative covering may be applied to one of the upper and lower panels. The core and layers of material form a high modulus, high stiffness, lightweight composite structure suitable for load bearing floor applications, or the like.

Abstract: Beverage container provided with a dispensing valve (7) and a dispensing channel (31, 33) connected to said dispensing valve, wherein an operating arm (41) is provided which, in a position of rest, includes an angle with a plane at right angles to a longitudinal axis (L) of the dispensing valve, wherein a pressure body (19) is provided between the pivoting arm and the valve, such that upon a pivotal movement of the arm from the position of rest the pressure body is moved and the valve is opened by the pressure body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transforming Allium species with a heterologous gene using Agrobacterium.

Abstract: A circuit for adapting a level sensitive memory device to exhibit edge-triggered behavior. The adapter circuit can be used with testing modules that expect edge-triggered behavior. The adapting circuit may include address decoding circuitry and output storage and delay circuitry.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically conducting a business transaction between a user and a trader, including the functions of ordering, financial transaction, delivery initiation and data management. A trader terminal (170) includes billing information (200) representative of the trader and a user terminal (100) or user card (800) is used to receive and process the billing information (200) over a local communications link (300). The user terminal (100) or user card (800) includes user information representative of the user. The user information and billing information is transmitted by the user terminal (100) to a service provider (500) over a communications network (400) whereupon the service provider (500) automatically transfers funds of the user, which may be reserved funds, to the trader upon entry of a PIN by the user on the user terminal (100).