Abstract: A recombinant DNA molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence substantially corresponding to all or a portion of IBDV RNA, particularly the IBDV RNA segment of approximately 3400 b.p. In particular, a DNA molecule coding for all or a part of at least one structural protein of IBDV, for example, the 32 Kd and/or the 41/37 Kd structural proteins. Synthetic peptides or polypeptides, and fused polypeptides, prepared by expression of host cells containing these DNA molecules are also disclosed.

Abstract: A target-binding polypeptide having (a) a stable core polypeptide region (SCR); and (b) at least one target-binding region (TBR), in which the target-binding region(s) are covalently attached to the SCR and which have optionally been subjected to a maturation step in order to modify the specificity, the affinity or the avidity of binding to the target. The polypeptides may self associate to form stable dimers, aggregates or arrays. The polypeptides of the invention have utility in the diagnostic, therapeutic, predictive or preventative fields of the pharmaceutical and health care industries, as well as more general application in the detection and assay of chemical entities.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for managing and displaying a plurality of views of information in a graphical user interface, with views grouped together to form a stack upon which operations that jointly manipulate the views may be performed. A viewclip mechanism is associated with a stack to provide one or more mechanisms for performing actions on the stack such as shuffling forward and backward through views, directly accessing specific views, and unlocking a stack to permit views to be added or removed from the stack. The stack is represented as a single frame which displays one of the views at a time as its contents. Frame manipulation mechanisms, e.g., minimizing, maximizing, resizing, and repositioning, may be applied to the frame to jointly manipulate display characteristics of the plurality of views in the stack.

Abstract: A magnetic latch assembly for immobilizing a read/write head of a disk drive is provided which magnetically couples to an actuator assembly housing the read/write head with enhanced force. A disk drive which includes the magnetic latch assembly is also provided. The magnetic latch assembly includes a magnet and a magnet holder including ferromagnetic material which at least partially surrounds the magnet and provides a medium through which flux produced by one pole of the magnet travels to an opposing pole of the magnet. The latch assembly magnetically couples the actuator assembly by contacting the actuator assembly in an area adjacent one of the poles of the magnet. In one embodiment, the magnet holder includes ferromagnetic material which surrounds the magnet. In another embodiment, the magnet holder includes a plurality of ferromagnetic flanges which at least partially surround the magnet.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture providing a "clear" extension to a paste command for a clipboard function in a computer system. Data is displayed on a monitor of the computer and one or more commands are received from an operator to select an insertion point in the data displayed on the monitor, to paste the contents of a clipboard memory in the computer to the selected insertion point in the data displayed on the monitor, and to selectively keep or clear the contents of the clipboard memory after the contents of the clipboard memory have been pasted to the selected insertion point.

Abstract: An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: The invention comprises:An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering an endoluminal stent or prosthesis in the vasculature of a body. The apparatus has an introducer adapted for insertion into the vasculature having a diameter and a first portion of lock fitting on its distal end. It also has a cartridge exterior the body having inner tubular member with a diameter equal to or less than the diameter of the introducer which contains the endoluminal stent or prosthesis in its entirety in a compressed state, an outer sheath, and a second portion of the lock fitting. The apparatus also includes a pusher adapted to fit within the inner tubular member of the cartridge and engage a distal end of the endoluminal or prosthesis. The first portion of the locking fitting on the introducer mates with the second portion of the lock fitting on the cartridge to prevent relative movement of the introducer in the cartridge. The inner tubular member and the introducer form a continuous lumen upon attachment of the cartridge and the introducer.

Abstract: The invention comprises:An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: The invention comprises:An introducer for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method for delivering into the vasculature a straight or bifurcated stent or prosthesis; a method of treating and angeological disease using a bifurcated stent; an endoluminal stent having perpendicular hoop members, each hoop member formed of wire in a sinuous configuration, at least some of juxtaposed apices in neighboring hoops being secured to one another, such stents also forming axially aligned segments in straight stents, and segments of bifurcated stents in particular embodiments. Certain embodiments of such stents also include barbs, fabric covering and radiopaque markers.

Abstract: A video camera control apparatus (10') includes a respective remote control panel (14) and a respective camera control unit (16) for each of several video cameras (12) to be controlled by the apparatus. Each remote control panel (14) is connected to the associated camera control unit (16) by a respective bus (18) whereby technical operational control of each camera can be effected at the associated remote control panel (14). A respective interface unit (30) is connected in the bus (18) between each remote control panel (14) and the associated camera control unit (16). A master control unit (34) connected to all of the interface units (30) is capable of communicating with any selected one of the camera control units (16) via the associated interface unit (30) to enable technical operational control of any selected one of the cameras (12) to be effected at the master control unit.

Abstract: The catheter of the present invention is adapted to be introduced into an internal organ in a body either percutaneously or through a body orifice for drainage of that organ where it can contact bodily fluids. The catheter includes a flexible tubular member that has an inner lumen and a rigid solid tip disposed at the end of the inner lumen. The tip is formed of a material that is slippery when wet, soluble in the bodily fluids and capable of absorbing radiographic fluids that are injected into inner lumen for identification of the location by X-rays. A narrow passageway is disposed in the tip and extends from the inner lumen to the distal end of the tip. The passageway is adapted to receive a guide wire for insertion of the catheter into an internal organ.

Abstract: This invention discloses a magnetic field generator employing a direct cunt electromagnetic coil which is swept through a predetermined area by a drive motor and transmission means. Circuit means are disclosed to periodically reverse the polarity of the generated magnetic field either in synchronism with the sweeping of the electromagnetic coil or at a time related frequency.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding and conditioning tobacco which includes a housing into which steam is supplied to treat tobacco being uniformly conveyed therethrough and wherein the inlet and outlet to the housing include rotating vanes for allowing for the passage of tobacco while restricting the discharge of steam.

Abstract: A soft thermoplastic, elastomeric alloy containing a thermoplastic, elastomeric block copolymer material, a polyethylene, and a polyphenylene ether material, prepared by blending in an extruder with an L/D ratio equal to or greater than 30 to 1. The alloy comprises a blend of from about 80 to 98% thermoplastic, elastomeric block copolymer material; from about 1 to 10% by weight of low melt index, highly crystalline polyethylene; and from about 1 to 10% by weight of polyphenylene ether. The material demonstrates excellent creep resistance at elevated temperatures as well as a variety of other excellent physical properties.

Abstract: A terminal and connector assembly for effecting end-to-end electrical and chanical coupling of the ends of large diameter cables without need of rotative alignment. End terminals fixed to the cables have axially projecting stems with knobs at the ends that are received in a complementary recess in a connector body and clamped by a keeper that fills the recess and is secured by U-bolts that are also recessed.

Abstract: A towable, flexible electrode for high density electrical current transfer to sea water is characterized structural improvements including use of hard drawn aluminum wire and a rotatable and slideable aft slip ring to avoid "bird caging", and towing and electrical connectors having a first portion fixed to the electrode and presenting a boss, and a lug portion having a body with a bore receiving the boss and pinned thereto. The electrode features an optional insulating tube for moving the effective length of the electrode rearwardly of a towing platform.

Abstract: A method of growing a diamond crystal which comprises bombarding the diamond with a flux of carbon ions of sufficient energy to penetrate the diamond crystal and cause crystal growth which is at least predominantly internal, the temperature of the crystal being at least 400.degree. C. and less than the graphitization temperature, such that the diamond crystal structure is maintained during growth.