Abstract: Use of an immune modulator composition and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising a whole cell of a bacterium from the genera Rhodococcus, Gordonia, Nocardia, Dietzia, Tsukamurella and Nocardioides, for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of an autoimmune disease or autoimmune disorder, including certain vascular disorders.

Abstract: Novel pyrazolopyrimidines of formula (I): are discussed. These pyrazolopyrimidines are capable of inhibiting the activity of cyclin-dependent kinases, most particularly cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (Cdk1), cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (Cdk2), and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4) and are thus useful, inter alia, in the treatment or control of cancer, in particular solid tumors. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to methods of treating or controlling cancer, most particularly the treatment or control of breast, lung, colon and prostate tumors.

Abstract: The shape, functionality, and the application of this tool is what is new in its area. There is no tool like it that is made for hanging glassware from bottles with a neck (for the purpose that it serves) and that is why I invented it. There is no tool made specifically so that it can hang stemmed glassware from the neck of a bottle for transport, comfort or display. There is no tool made that is adjustable and can fit almost any sized bottle that exceeds the height of the glassware used. It is user friendly and the “Glass Caddy” solves many simple problems with its simplicity in design and function.

Abstract: The present invention presents an adaptable processing element for use in a processing system having multiple configurations. The processing element comprises a primary component and at least one detachable component, wherein the at least one detachable component can be retained for one configuration and removed for another configuration. For example, the detachable component may include a punch-out or knock-out located on a right-hand side and a left-hand side of a processing element in order to permit access of a gas supply line to a processing chamber for either a right-hand orientation or a left-hand orientation, respectively. Additionally, for example, the detachable component, whether retained or removed, can permit flexible use with different size processing chambers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating inflammatory disease and for modulating the immune system are described. The compositions and methods pertain to the use of a combination of N,N-dimethylglycine and a component derived from the mussel Perna canaliculus to achieve synergistic anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating effects.

Abstract: A process for producing titania from a solid, iron-containing titaniferous material (such as ilmenite) is disclosed. The process includes a first step of treating iron-containing titaniferous material under conditions that reduce ferric ions to ferrous ions in the titaniferous material. Thereafter the process include steps of leaching treated titaniferous material and forming a leach liquor that includes an acidic solution of titanyl sulfate and iron sulfate and recovering titania from the leach liquor.

Abstract: A robotic device has a base and at least one finger having at least two links that are connected in series on rotary joints with at least two degrees of freedom. A brushless motor and an associated controller are located at each joint to produce a rotational movement of a link. Wires for electrical power and communication serially connect the controllers in a distributed control network. A network operating controller coordinates the operation of the network, including power distribution. At least one, but more typically two to five, wires interconnect all the controllers through one or more joints. Motor sensors and external world sensors monitor operating parameters of the robotic hand. The electrical signal output of the sensors can be input anywhere on the distributed control network. V-grooves on the robotic hand locate objects precisely and assist in gripping. The hand is sealed, immersible and has electrical connections through the rotary joints for anodizing in a single dunk without masking.

Abstract: A process for making a low-alcohol, low-calorie wine is provided, as well as a composition thereof. The process includes the steps of providing a wine with a low alcohol content and then blending additives to achieve the character of a full-alcohol wine. Methods of providing a wine with a low-alcohol content include separating alcohol from full-alcohol wines or using grapes in the mash with a lower sugar content prior to fermentation. In one method of making a low-alcohol wine to which flavors can be added, regular, full-alcohol wine is reduced to 0.5-1.5% alcohol content through traditional de-alcoholization processes (for example spinning cone separation, evaporation, or membrane filtration under high pressure), and then blended with a fraction of the same full alcohol wine to achieve a wine with less alcohol than regular wines. Flavoring is added to this mixture.

Abstract: An adapter assembly is provided for supporting a sputtering cathode in a fixed opening in the chamber of a sputter coating machine. The assembly includes: one of several adapter bodies, each configured to support, in the fixed opening, a target of one of a plurality of sizes and types, and at one of several target-to-substrate spacings; one of several insulator rings, each for a target of a different size or type; one of several dark-space shields, each for a target of a different size, type, material, or processing pressure; and one of several adapter shields, each for a different adapter body and target material. Only the shields accumulate deposits and require cleaning or replacement. The dark-space shield is spaced from the target rim by a gap of at 0.045 to 0.067 inches to form a deep narrow space that prevents deposits onto the insulator ring while avoiding arcing and plasma formation in the gap.

Abstract: An adapter assembly is provided for supporting a sputtering cathode in a fixed opening in the chamber of a sputter coating machine. The assembly includes: one of several adapter bodies, each configured to support, in the fixed opening, a target of one of a plurality of sizes and types, and at one of several target-to-substrate spacings; one of several insulator rings, each for a target of a different size or type; one of several dark-space shields, each for a target of a different size, type, material, or processing pressure; and one of several adapter shields, each for a different adapter body and target material. Only the shields accumulate deposits and require cleaning or replacement. The dark-space shield is spaced from the target rim by a gap of at 0.045 to 0.067 inches to form a deep narrow space that prevents deposits onto the insulator ring while avoiding arcing and plasma formation in the gap.

Abstract: A method for verifying the authenticity of a document utilizes artifacts of the printing process. The method includes optically capturing at a predetermined magnification a first image of an indicia printed on the authentic document. A corresponding indicia on a document to be authenticated is optically captured at a predetermined magnification. The captured images and the printing process artifacts depicted therein are characterized. Authenticity is verified where the characterization indicates the captured images are sufficiently identical. An indication is issued as to whether the document is authentic.

Abstract: A pants/skirts closet rack, according to the present invention, adaptable to be installed horizontally into a closet receptacle, comprises right and left attachments, front and back tubular elements, a pair of slides of ball bearing drawer type and several hangers. Each of the pair of slides is located, in an interior part of the right and left attachments. The front and back tubular elements, respectively their ends, penetrate into, without passing through, the right and left attachments. The ends are secured to the right and left attachments and to one side of the pair of slides of ball bearing drawer type. Another side of the pair of slides of ball bearing drawer type is secured to the closet receptacle, respectively to its spaced vertical walls. The hanger includes a crossbar, adapted to extend beneath and forwardly beyond right and left attachments.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a drug-dependent individual so as to effect withdrawal from a drug of abuse, e.g., an opiate such as heroin or oxycodone, a stimulant such as cocaine, or alcohol. The method involves substitution therapy wherein a substantially nonaddicting normorphine or norcodeine derivative is substituted for the drug of abuse. The active agent has the structure of formula (I) wherein: R is H, alkyl, or acyl; X is CH(OR?) or C?O, wherein R? is H or acyl; ? is an optional double bond, with the proviso that when ? is present, then X is necessarily CH(OH), or an acid addition salt thereof, wherein preferred such agents are in a stereoisomerically pure form that corresponds to that of N-[(1R)-1-cyclopropylethyl]-normorphine (1) which melts at approximately 188° C.-189° C.

Abstract: A single lens or optical system is used to image two different optical bands, for example visible and infrared, with the same possible adjustments in zoom and/or focus. A dual band singlet is formed of a first, larger, optical element, suitable for operating on light of a first optical band, with an aperture cut out of it. A smaller element, suitable for operating on light of a second optical band, is secured in, or on either side of, the aperture cut through the larger optical element, thus forming a dual band singlet that can operate on two different wavelength bands. Combinations of dual band lenses, lens elements, and lenses with cut-out apertures are used to form dual-band optical systems, including systems with dual-band focus and zoom.

Abstract: A single lens or optical system is used to image two different optical bands, for example visible and infrared, with the same possible adjustments in zoom and/or focus. A dual band singlet is formed of a first, larger, optical element, suitable for operating on light of a first optical band, with an aperture cut out of it. A smaller element, suitable for operating on light of a second optical band, is secured in, or on either side of, the aperture cut through the larger optical element, thus forming a dual band singlet that can operate on two different wavelength bands. Combinations of dual band lenses, lens elements, and lenses with cut-out apertures are used to form dual-band optical systems, including systems with dual-band focus and zoom.

Abstract: A replacement chamber shield is provided for a wafer processing machine that replaces many prior art shield components with a single piece shield. The shield is particularly suitable for use in a processing chamber of a vacuum processing machine of a type for processing a wafer in a vertically-oriented split-plenum, such as machines of the type described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,909,695 and 4,915,564 and the machine marketed under the trademark ECLIPSE MARK II by Tokyo Electron Limited. The shield is formed of sheet material formed into an axially-extending cylindrical sidewall that turns radially inwardly into an annular shoulder that oppositely turns into an at least partially axially-extending section that further turns oppositely back radially inwardly into an annular disc having a central circular opening that is larger in diameter than the given wafer diameter. Advantageous dimensions and geometric relationships to components of the machine are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention presents a method of roughening one or more exposed surfaces on a processing element in order to improve the adhesion of materials on these surfaces during processing. The roughening procedure comprises the application of a belt sanding technique to these one or more exposed surfaces to produce an average surface roughness in excess of Ra=250 mil.

Abstract: The present invention presents an adaptable processing element for use in a processing system having multiple configurations. The processing element comprises a primary component and at least one detachable component, wherein the at least one detachable component can be retained for one configuration and removed for another configuration. For example, the detachable component may include a punch-out or knock-out located on a right-hand side and a left-hand side of a processing element in order to permit access of a gas supply line to a processing chamber for either a right-hand orientation or a left-hand orientation, respectively. Additionally, for example, the detachable component, whether retained or removed, can permit flexible use with different size processing chambers.

Abstract: Described are methods for administering at least one component derived from Perna canaliculus or Mytilus edulis, particularly as an extract, to treat cancer and cancerous tumors in man or animals. Also described are novel compositions of extracts from Perna canaliculus or Mytilus edulis, methods of making these novel compositions, and the use of these compositions in the described methods.

Abstract: A coach's organization and travel bag features a core storage area, a storage area for storing a plurality of relatively small articles such as medical supplies, a business folder area, a business storage area and one or more end pockets. A plurality of pockets and holders are provided within the storage areas for storing a plurality of relatively small articles such as medical supplies. A plurality of compartments are provided in the business folder area for accommodating file folders and business or administrative articles. A compartment for storing coaching boards and a plurality of optional removable inserts for defining compartments within the core storage area are to accommodate a wide range of articles are also provided.