Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated handling line guide rail assembly (10) for use on an automated handling line where containers are being processed. A typical application of the present invention will be on a bottling line where containers are conveyed between various machines to presented to and taken from the various machines by a star wheel and guide rail (16, 17) assembly. Advantageously, the present invention provides an automated handling line guide rail assembly that defines the perimeter of the container's path with a guide rail that is movable radially to define the perimeter at different radii but still centred on substantially the same spot.

Abstract: The present invention regards methods and formulations for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. More particularly, the present invention teaches methods and formulations for diagnosis, prevention and treatment with antigen in autoimmune disease, allergy, rejection of transplants and cancer. Examples illustrate how the methods of formulations of the invention may be used for diagnosis and amelioration of autoimmune diabetes in which the 65kd isotype of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is a major antigen.

Abstract: The present invention regards methods and formulations for the treatment of diabetes and the prevention of autoimmune diabetes. The invention includes the administration of human recombinant GAD65 protein in a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant.

Abstract: The present invention regards methods and formulations for the treatment of diabetes and the prevention of autoimmune diabetes. The invention includes the administration of human recombinant GAD65 protein in a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide absorbent suitable for use in anesthesiology during low flow or closed circuit made of from 70 to 90% lime, from 0.1 to 17% of lithium hydroxide or its precursor, or a combination thereof, and from 5 to 25% water, wherein the absorbent provides low Compound A by-product, and high absorbency.

Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic spraying or spinning deposition system, which includes a common source of pressurized liquid within a manifold, and an array of 2 or more spraying tips, each tip being fed from the common source of pressurized liquid to create a liquid flow path. An individual flow impedance device is disposed within each tip's individual liquid flow path from the pressurized liquid source into each spraying tip. The individual flow impedance devices are disposed within a replaceable sheet, which can be easily cleaned or changed to accommodate the instance liquid viscosity and composition. A high voltage source is applied to create a high voltage potential applied between the tip array and a deposition surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for imaging light are disclosed. Light is imaged by collecting light, converting the collected light into a electrical charge signal, multiplying the electrical charge signal to produce multiple electrical charge signals with associated levels of gain, converting the electrical charge signals to voltage signals, and developing an output signal from one or more of the voltage signals that represents the collected light. The electrical charge signal may be multiplied using an electron multiplication device associated with multiple taps to produce the electrical charge signal with different levels of gain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder and related conditions and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a system for high performance image signal processing of continuous images in real time. The system comprising a focal plane array for generating continuous source image frames in real time. The focal plane array divided logically into blocks of sub-frames. The system also comprising an analog to digital converter (ADC) layer having an array of ADC elements for converting the source image frames into a digital data. The system further comprising a digital processor layer having an array of processing elements for processing the digital data and an interconnecting layer for connecting each one of the ADC elements and the digital processing elements substantially vertically to the focal plane and substantially parallel to one another. The processing comprising reducing image motion blur, increasing image dynamic range, increasing image depth of field and obtaining features of the images.

Abstract: A method of treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder and related disorders which comprises using the atypical antipychotic agent quetiapine.

Abstract: An arcuate support for a disk brake caliper is keyed to a tubular axle casing, for example, by way of a woodruff key, to transmit braking torque. The support may slide axially of the axle casing to permit the caliper to accommodate brake pad wear. This construction eliminates the need for a moving component of the brake caliper itself. In the latter case, braking torque may be transmitted via the keyed connections or via a separate torque arm.

Abstract: A tubular vehicle axle includes a primary air brake actuator within the axle. A tubular wall of the axle defines a pressure vessel of the primary actuator. The primary actuator has an output axis coincident with a rotary axis of the axle. An auxiliary air actuator can be directly operable on the primary actuator.

Abstract: A method for determining the presence and concentration of components in serum includes the steps of providing a serum sample, performing optical analysis of the serum sample using a spectrometer to provide spectral data based on optical properties of the serum sample, determining the concentrations of albumin, globulins and hemoglobin in the serum sample based on comparisons of the spectral data with reference spectra and outputting the determined concentrations of the albumin, globulins and hemoglobin. The invention can be used to accurately determine the concentration of albumin, globulins and hemoglobin in blood serum and can form the basis of initial cancer screening and to gauge a patient's response to treatment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating a material with nanomaterials attached are provided. The material used may be flexible. The material used may also be transparent. Also, the method and system disclosed may be performed at room temperature. The nanomaterials located on the material may be conductive or semi-conductive. Methods for creating the material and some general uses for the material may also be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable star wheel and guide rail assembly for use with containers being processed on an automated handling line between machines such as rotary packaging machines. Star wheels derive their name from their general shape. The star wheels of this invention have fingers that support containers, such that they convey the containers as the star wheel rotates. Conveniently, the fingers of the present invention may be set in any position within their range of movement. In addition, a supporting guide rail may be adjusted, for example by rotation on cams. Thus, the fingers and the guide rail may be set to convey containers of varying sizes whilst keeping the container's centres travelling along the centreline of the conveyor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to improve the performance of electronic and optoelectronic devices made using organic semiconductor processing technology. An ink-jet device dispenses an organic composite mixture onto a substrate. The mixture includes a semiconducting polymer and nanomaterials dispersed into an organic solvent. The type of solvent used preferably achieves effective dispersion of the polymer and nanomaterials in the solvent to minimize the occurrence of clogging of the ink-jet nozzles. The range of nanomaterials include, but are not limited to, organic and inorganic, single or multi-walled nanotubes, nanowires, nanodots, quantum dots, nanorods, nanocrystals, nanotetrapods, nanotripods, nanobipods, nanoparticles, nanosaws, nanosprings, nanoribbons, any branched nanostructure, and any mixture of these nanoshaped materials. The nanostructures can be aligned on the substrate to improve the carrier mobility in the organic semiconductors.

Abstract: An optical sensor circuit for generating signals corresponding to received photoelectrons is formed on a single monolithic substrate and includes a charge coupled device (CCD) array. The array is formed of a plurality of pixels constructed by a standard CMOS process. Each pixel is formed of at least one charge well of minority carriers and a gate oxide layer overlaying the at least one charge well. At least two spaced gate electrodes corresponding in position to the at least two charge wells overlays the gate oxide layer. The space between adjacent electrodes defines a gap to transfer charge between adjacent ones of at the least two spaced gate electrodes and the gap is stabilized. A back-illuminated imager is also described in which photocarriers are diverted from devices integrated with the pixel by a PN junction formed in the pixel structure.

Abstract: A method for producing a colloid of metallic nanoparticles including the steps of: providing metal ions in solution; providing a stabilizing agent; and reducing said metal ions in the presence of said stabilizing agent, so that metallic nanoparticles are formed with a surrounding layer of said stabilizing agent, wherein the reduction step is carried out at a temperature of not less than 20° C. and not more than 150° C. The metallic nanoparticles are formed of a mixture of transition metal and noble metal, such as Ni—Pd. The resultant nanoparticles have a high stability in terms of size and chemical degradation and so can be stored for long periods. They are therefore particularly suited for forming patterned nanoparticle arrays on a substrate by nanocontact printing for the subsequent formation of a corresponding array of carbon nanotubes or nanofibers via plasma enhanced CVD.

Abstract: Provided is a mattress with a fire resistant layer. The layer is strategically placed in the mattress, preferably protecting its core materials, and comprises glass microfibers having an average diameter of less than 6 microns.

Abstract: The present invention regards methods and formulations for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. More particularly, the present invention teaches methods and formulations for diagnosis, prevention and treatment with antigen in autoimmune disease, allergy, rejection of transplants and cancer. Examples illustrate how the methods and formulations of the invention may be used for diagnosis and amelioration of autoimmune diabetes in which the 65 kd isotype of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is a major antigen.