Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid valve made using certain materials which is capable of operation at high frequencies and which can be made as a compact unit. The plunger (1) is made from an electromagnetic material having a saturation flux density greater than 1.2 Tesla preferably more than 1.6 Tesla, the bore leading from the valve head chamber (14) to the nozzle orifice (12) has a length to diameter ratio of less than 5:1 preferably between 2:1 and 4:1 and the nozzle orifice (12) has a diameter of 80 micrometer or less. The invention also relates to method for operating a drop on demand ink jet printer incorporating such a valve.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which involve an improved way to coerce use of a soap dispenser (or other hygiene device). A soap dispenser according to at least one embodiment, includes a teaching or entertaining means that is fun and informative that is triggered when the soap dispenser is utilized. The soap dispenser may also be utilized as an advertising tool.

Abstract: A device for collection of DNA-containing materials is provided and a method of preventing DNA specimen contamination is provided which prevents extraneous DNA found in DNA evidence collection kits from interfering with DNA specimen analysis, further a device an method is provided for collecting the DNA-containing material of a subject from the subject's skin.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of biomolecule detection. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions, methods and systems for the detection and manipulation of biomolecules using magnetic particles.

Abstract: The pyrimidinone compounds are disclosed. Methods of preparing the pyrimidinone compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pyrimidinone compounds are disclosed. Methods of preparing the pyrimidinone compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tire-wheel assembly adjuster is disclosed. The tire-wheel assembly comprises a working assembly adapted to be adjustable along an axis relative a workpiece and a sub-assembly coupled to the working assembly that is adapted to be radially adjustable relative the axis. A method for assembling a tire-wheel assembly is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a tire in an un-mounted state relative a wheel to a tire-wheel assembly adjuster; moving a sub-assembly connected to a working assembly in a radial direction relative an axis; moving the working assembly in a first direction about the axis toward the tire and wheel; and causing a wheel adjuster extending from the sub-assembly to circumferentially seat a bead of the tire into a bead seat of the wheel.

Abstract: A tailrack for a motorcycle suited to carrying at least one rider and luggage. The tailrack includes an attachment member that has a first end adapted to attach to the motorcycle. A support member is coupled to the attachment member and is movable between a first position in which the support member is positioned to support the luggage and a second position different from the first position in which the support member is positioned to support the luggage and a third position in which the support member is substantially vertical.

Abstract: A windshield assembly for a motorcycle. The windshield assembly includes a flyscreen having one of a grommet and a coupling member and a windscreen having the other of a grommet and a coupling member. The coupling member defines a projection that engages the grommet to couple the windscreen to the flyscreen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to disperse fine particles in a polymer solution or matrix, and to the composition prepared by such process.

Abstract: The invention relates to aquarium filters providing improved water filtration without accelerated clogging. The present invention also relates to methods of using such filters.

Abstract: A planning tool provides support in planning, decision making and process management under conditions of uncertainty by combining a plan generating tool for manipulating and displaying a visual representation of a plurality of schedule elements along a time line with a domain-specific knowledge database that enables determination of quantitative and qualitative outcome measures resulting from a currently defined plan. The quantitative and qualitative outcome measures are computed and displayed in real time as the plan is being manipulated by the user so that instantaneous feedback of the consequences of a particular plan can be visualised by the user during generation of the plan.

Abstract: A health care system includes a data warehouse for accumulating data regarding laboratory test results, health care provider claims, pharmacy claims, supplemental information and immunization records. The data is then analyzed by a fact warehouse. The fact warehouse uses rule engines to analyze the data and determine certain facts regarding each participant in the health care system. A health opportunity engine then analyzes the data in light of the determined facts to ascertain whether opportunities exist for providing health care to a participant.

Abstract: Various calcilytic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are disclosed. Calcilytic compounds are compounds capable of inhibiting calcium receptor activity. Techniques which can be used to obtain calcilytic compounds and uses of calcilyitc compounds as calcium receptor antagonists are also disclosed.

Abstract: A metering pump includes an actuating mechanism, and a plurality of piston cylinders coupled to the actuating mechanism. A first of the cylinders has a working volume that differs from a second of the cylinders. The actuating member is centrally located and the cylinders are arranged radially about the actuating mechanism. The working volume of the cylinders can be varied by adjusting the spacing of the cylinders from the actuating mechanism, thus varying the stroke of pistons housed within the cylinders, and/or by providing the cylinders with different inner diameters. A method of metering fluids includes independently adjusting stroke of a plurality of pistons to adjust the volume of metered fluid, and selecting different cylinder diameters to adjust the volume of metered fluid.

Abstract: Novel methods of treating bone diseases or disorders are provided.

Abstract: A method of testing resistance bolometer arrays involves applying different voltages to different bolometers so as to produce a detectable difference between adjacent bolometers under normal conditions. The voltages may be applied in a recognizable pattern so that faults can be readily identified from a visual display of the array.

Abstract: Both intensity(ies) and color(s) of fluorescent emissions appearing within a well-balanced multi-color fluorescent composite image, normally made simultaneously along each of multiple axis of a macroscopic specimen such as a mouse, are calibrated. The image is so calibrated in all its multiple intensity-adjusted fluorescent colors as may variously appear in any and all of the image's regions by one or more planar elements each having different regions variably fluorescing at predetermined intensities and, optionally also, at multiple different colors. The resulting panoramic composite image of a fluorescing, and multiply-fluorescing, specimen in which image these calibration elements also appear contains a great deal of calibration information, optionally showing scales in any of dimension, overall brightness, color temperature and/or the separate emission intensities of, permissively, each of several separate differently-colored fluorescent lights.