Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable injectable composition for bone augmentation comprising fibrin, a contrast agent and calcium salt-containing particles, as well as a method for bone augmentation in a patient suffering from a bone disorder comprising injecting said composition into a non-mineralized or hollow portion of said bone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable injectable composition for bone augmentation comprising fibrin, a contrast agent and calcium salt-containing particles, as well as a method for bone augmentation in a patient suffering from a bone disorder comprising injecting said composition into a non-mineralized or hollow portion of said bone.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a micro-porous injectable, soft elastic, fully resorbable fibrin-based composition for use as a soft tissue lumen and void filler. The composition of the present application exhibits physical characteristics, such as mechanical properties, typically seen in elastomers and mechanical stability, which is superior to fibrin alone. A variety of properties of the composition of the present invention can be effectively fine-tuned and altered by adjusting type and content of the particles as well as of the plasticizer contained in the void filler composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable fibrin based composition for injection into osseous defects or voids, which can be the result of osteoporosis, surgery, bone cysts, tumor removal or traumatic bone injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable injectable composition for bone augmentation comprising fibrin, a contrast agent and calcium salt-containing particles, as well as a method for bone augmentation in a patient suffering from a bone disorder comprising injecting said composition into a non-mineralized or hollow portion of said bone.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a micro-porous injectable, soft elastic, fully resorbable fibrin-based composition for use as a soft tissue lumen and void filler. The composition of the present application exhibits physical characteristics, such as mechanical properties, typically seen in elastomers and mechanical stability, which is superior to fibrin alone. A variety of properties of the composition of the present invention can be effectively fine-tuned and altered by adjusting type and content of the particles as well as of the plasticizer contained in the void filler composition.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a micro-porous injectable, soft elastic, fully resorbable fibrin-based composition for use as a soft tissue lumen and void filler. The composition of the present application exhibits physical characteristics, such as mechanical properties, typically seen in elastomers and mechanical stability, which is superior to fibrin alone. A variety of properties of the composition of the present invention can be effectively fine-tuned and altered by adjusting type and content of the particles as well as of the plasticizer contained in the void filler composition.

Abstract: A composition for use in bone healing and bone regeneration in the form of a viscoelastic hydrogel gel or liquid formulation comprising fibrinogen, thrombin and an inorganic component comprising a strontium (Sr) containing compound and/or possibly another metal such as a calcium containing compound. The strontium containing compound can be dissolved in the thrombin solutions or added to the clot in crystalline particulate form. Upon mixing the components, gelation takes place to form a matrix. The composition may also comprise an iodine-containing compound which acts as a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a micro-porous injectable, soft elastic, fully resorbable fibrin-based composition for use as a soft tissue lumen and void filler. The composition of the present application exhibits physical characteristics, such as mechanical properties, typically seen in elastomers and mechanical stability, which is superior to fibrin alone. A variety of properties of the composition of the present invention can be effectively fine-tuned and altered by adjusting type and content of the particles as well as of the plasticizer contained in the void filler composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a competitive educational driving board game. It includes a game board having a plurality of paths representing roadways with a plurality of spaces located therein. There are a plurality of icons -representing a motor vehicle for movement along the spaces on the board. Game cards are included, having instructions thereon representing an event, an icon movement, an icon freeze, a fine, penalty, or bonus. There is at least one chance device to determine movement of the icons for competitive movement along the plurality of spaces, and instructions setting forth rules for playing said competitive educational driving board game.

Abstract: A heat pump system is disclosed which includes a pipe having a circular cross sectional shape and a diametrically disposed partition dividing the circular cross sectional shape into two semi-circular flow passages. Each flow passage having an area equal to the cross sectional area of the hole through a one inch diameter pipe. The two flow channels are connected together by a return means at their second end and one of the flow passages at the first end is connected to a pump which directs the fluid into a heat exchanger and a return passage is provided for the fluid from the heat exchanger to the second flow passage in the pipe. The pipe is disclosed in a medium like liquid or soil or the like and heat is absorbed by the fluid flowing through the flow channels which is circulated by a pump and transferred to a second medium by heat exchanger.