Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) that creates or embodies a risk of neurological damage in CNS sites by administration of a thrombopoietin receptor ligand.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic modalities for the treatment of an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) that creates or embodies a risk of neurological damage in CNS sites by administration of a thrombopoietin receptor ligand.

Abstract: A therapeutic or prophylactic treatment method of ischemia, such as due to myocardial infarction, by administering thrombopoietin, alone or in combination with other drugs, to a patient suffering from or at risk of cardiac injury, such as myocardial ischemia. The thrombopoietin is administered in a concentration such that the subject's platelet count or production of platelets is not significantly affected.

Abstract: A therapeutic or prophylactic treatment method of ischemia, such as due to myocardial infarction, by administering thrombopoietin, alone or in combination with other drugs, to a patient suffering from or at risk of cardiac injury, such as myocardial ischemia. The thrombopoietin is administered in a concentration such that the subject's platelet count or production of platelets is not significantly affected.

Abstract: A therapeutic or prophylactic treatment method of ischemia, such as due to myocardial infarction, by administering thrombopoietin, alone or in combination with other drugs, to a patient suffering from or at risk of cardiac injury, such as myocardial ischemia. The thrombopoietin is administered in a concentration such that the subject's platelet count or production of platelets is not significantly affected.

Abstract: A therapeutic or prophylactic treatment method of ischemia, such as due to myocardial infarction, by administering thrombopoietin, alone or in combination with other drugs, to a patient suffering from or at risk of cardiac injury, such as myocardial ischemia. The thrombopoietin is administered in a concentration such that the subject's platelet count or production of platelets is not significantly affected.

Abstract: An RFID system is provided, which includes one or more radio frequency antennas and a generally column-shaped structure. The generally column-shaped structure supports the antenna(s) therein. The structure may include a base portion, a frame portion, one ore more paddle portions, and an external body portion. In such case, the frame portion is attached to and supported by the base portion. The frame portion extends along a vertical axis of the structure. Each paddle portion is pivotably coupled to the frame portion. Each paddle portion supports one or more antennas attached thereto. The hollow and elongated external body portion is attached to and supported by the base portion. The external body portion extends along the vertical axis. The frame portion, the paddle portion(s), and the antenna(s) are located within the external body portion.

Abstract: Methods of substantially immediately protecting and increasing the resistance of the heart against the effects of ischemia, and pharmaceutical compositions that incorporate erythropoietin for use in such methods are disclosed. The methods of the invention are useful in treating or reducing damage to the heart from the incidence of ischemia.

Abstract: A cardiogenic composition comprising a purified mixture of a transforming growth factor-&bgr; protein and a fibroblast growth factor is disclosed. In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of inducing cardiogenesis in cells of a non-cardiac lineage comprising the steps of exposing cells to the composition and observing the development of cardiac cells.

Abstract: Day and night weapon sights have a sight element which includes a rod-shaped light guide, and a self-luminescent capsule integrally co-located within an end of the light guide. Preferably, the light guide is formed of a rod-shaped fluorescently dyed transparent plastics material and the self-luminescent capsule includes a radioactive luminescent source (e.g., tritium).

Abstract: The mechanism includes a pair of gates which are horizontally spaced from one another and which are operable to stroke between inwardly extended and outwardly retracted positions for collecting and dropping the articles, respectively. The gates are mounted on a threaded member for selective horizontal adjustment of the distance between the gates to enable collection of articles of various widths. As an incident to adjusting the distance between the gates, the stroke of the gates is simultaneously adjusted.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming fibrin coatings on a substrate, such as device for implantation in a body. The fibrin coatings are dried to provide a fibrin coating having the ability to be stored for extended periods before use. To provide coatings having high shear force resistance, the substrate is contacted first with thrombin and second with fibrinogen.

Abstract: A method for percutaneous sealing of punctures in arterial and venous blood vessels is provided. After catheterization of any vessel or organ for diagnostic or interventional procedures or endoscopic or orthopedic procedures involving the intentional puncture and penetration of a vessel wall, or the accidental puncture of a vessel wall, separate solutions containing fibrinogen and thrombin, respectively, are introduced into the tissue surrounding the puncture site. The solutions are allowed to mix forming a semisolid gel at the time of application at the puncture site. The gel further hardens around the site to seal the puncture closed preventing the leakage of blood. Solutions of antibiotics and epinephrine as well as agents that slow clot breakdown may be included in the mixture. An apparatus for accomplishing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for supporting and immobilizing a trailer, especially a detachable trailer towed by a motor vehicle. The apparatus is attached to the trailer frame, one unit attached either in front, or behind each of the rear wheels. The apparatus is comprised of an elongated support or "jack" pivotally attached to the trailer frame and having a ground engaging foot. For travel, the support pivots to a horizontal position and is locked to the trailer frame. When the trailer is to be immobilized, the support pivots downward until it contacts the ground. The trailer is then rotated against the support by using the towing motor vehicle to tow the trailer forward against the support causing the support to pivot to its fully deployed vertical position perpendicular to the trailer frame. The trailer is now fully supported by the invention and the wheels of the trailer have been raised off the ground. The support can be locked in this vertical position.

Abstract: A three-state, two-output R.F. power divider is configured as a microstrip device having an input port and first and second output ports. Between these three ports there is disposed a substantially T-shaped microstrip transmission line structure such that the input port is coupled to a base portion of the T-shaped structure and the first and second output ports are coupled to opposite ends of a top portion of the T-shaped structure. A substantially U-shaped microstrip transmission line structure is intercoupled with the T-shaped structure such that end portions of the U-shaped structure are coupled to the top portion of the T-shaped structure and a bottom portion of the U-shaped structure is coupled to the base portion of the T-shaped structure. A first PIN diode is coupled between a first location of the T-shaped structure and a ground plane brassboard underlying the dielectric layer on which the microstrip metalization is formed.

Abstract: A steam venting extruder feeder is provided for gravity feeding of flowable solid materials into a food extruder downstream of the first normal first zone feed port. The steam venting extruder feeder feeds the material down a tube while simultaneously venting steam from within the extruder around the periphery of the feed tube inside an outer tube in which compressed air is forced to assist in the flow of steam and pulls air in with the feed material preventing steam condensation and build-up in the feed tube.

Abstract: In the production of snacks such as chips from farinaceous dough, the dough is extruded into a ribbon, rope, web or the like which is partially fried and then cut into pieces. The pieces are further fried or processed to form the snacks.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for transferring knitted fabric from needles of a first knitting gauge to needles of a second knitting gauge. A row of parallel, elongate points are provided each being arranged parallel to one another and secured at each end to a movable frame. The bands pass through respective slots in two trick bars with the points being located between the two bars so that movement of the bands in unison carries the points from one trick bar to the other. If the slots in the respective trick bars are at the two selected knitting gauge then passage of the bands through the slots adjusts the spacing of the points from one gauge to the other.