Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a radio assembly. The radio assembly includes an antenna housing unit that houses a pair of reflectors which are situated on a front side of the antenna housing unit, a printed circuit board (PCB) that includes at least a transmitter and a receiver, and a backside cover. The PCB is situated within a cavity at a backside of the antenna housing unit and the backside cover covers the cavity, thereby enclosing the PCB within the antenna housing unit. One embodiment of the present invention provides a user interface for configuring a radio. The user interface includes a display and a number of selectable tabs presented on the display. A selection of a respective tab results in a number of user-editable fields being displayed, thereby facilitating a user in configuring and monitoring operations of the radio.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a radio assembly. The radio assembly includes an antenna housing unit that houses a pair of reflectors which are situated on a front side of the antenna housing unit, a printed circuit board (PCB) that includes at least a transmitter and a receiver, and a backside cover. The PCB is situated within a cavity at a backside of the antenna housing unit and the backside cover covers the cavity, thereby enclosing the PCB within the antenna housing unit. One embodiment of the present invention provides a user interface for configuring a radio. The user interface includes a display and a number of selectable tabs presented on the display. A selection of a respective tab results in a number of user-editable fields being displayed, thereby facilitating a user in configuring and monitoring operations of the radio.

Abstract: This invention provides chimeric molecules that are catalytic antagonists of a target molecule. The catalytic antagonists of this invention preferably comprise a targeting moiety attached to an enzyme that degrades the molecule specifically bound by the targeting moiety. The catalytic antagonists of this invention thus bind to a target recognized by the targeting moiety (e.g., a receptor) the enzyme component of the chimera then degrades all or part of the target. This typically results in a reduction or loss of activity of the target and release of the chimeric molecule. The chimeric molecule is then free to attack and degrade another target molecule.

Abstract: The system contains an antenna feed. A signal is in communication with the antenna feed. The signal has a wavelength and a period. A signal lens has a periphery portion that is thicker than an interior portion, wherein the signal propagates through the signal lens. The signal lens is designed such that the signal propagates through the periphery portion of the signal lens approximately one wavelength slower than through the interior portion of the signal lens.

Abstract: An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a plurality of reflective wings and at least one linear element located above the reflective wings. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so as to allow the antenna housing to control a pattern of radiation emitted by the radiation element.

Abstract: A networked antenna transport system unit receiving at least broadcast transmissions is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for redirecting content includes an antenna element array for receiving content from a broadcast transmission. This antenna element array is coupled to receiver electronics via an amplifier and a switch for processing the received content; the receiver electronics is further coupled to a sender module which is remotely coupled to a receiver module in a receiver controller via a local area network; and the sender module is configured to transmit the processed received content via the local area network to the receiver module in the receiver controller for storage and selective display on a display device. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: The system contains an antenna feed. A signal is in communication with the antenna feed. The signal has a wavelength and a period. A signal lens has a periphery portion that is thicker than an interior portion, wherein the signal propagates through the signal lens. The signal lens is designed such that the signal propagates through the periphery portion of the signal lens approximately one wavelength slower than through the interior portion of the signal lens.

Abstract: The antenna includes a metallic enclosure having a height dimension. At least one slotted opening is formed along the metallic enclosure. Each slotted opening has a slotted opening length and a slotted opening width. The slotted opening length is at least twice as long as the slotted opening width is wide. The slotted opening width is less than one wavelength wide and the slotted opening width is within a half wavelength of the height dimension. At least one feed is provided at least partially within the enclosure.

Abstract: The quasi-twin lead line includes a dielectric substrate having a first side and an opposite side. A top conductor trace is integral with the first side of the dielectric substrate. The top conductor trace has a top conductor axis, a top conductor length, and a top conductor width, wherein the top conductor width is substantially uniform along the top conductor length. An opposite trace is integral with the opposite side of the dielectric substrate. The opposite trace has an opposite length and an opposite width substantially congruent to the top conductor length and the top conductor width. The opposite trace also has an opposite axis substantially parallel to the top conductor axis, wherein a plane containing both the top conductor axis and the opposite axis is oblique relative to the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a plurality of reflective wings and at least one linear element located above the reflective wings. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so as to allow the antenna housing to control a pattern of radiation emitted by the radiation element.

Abstract: Since its introduction into North America over 170 years ago, the poinsettia has become a major ornamental potted plant, and is an important component of the U.S. floral industry. Susceptibility to insect pests and diseases caused by pathogens remains a problem for poinsettia production, even under greenhouse conditions. While chemical treatment can control certain insect pests and disease pathogens, such treatment can also have an adverse effect upon poinsettias. The methods described herein provide a means to genetically engineer transgenic poinsettia that express macromolecules capable of protecting the plant against the insects and pathogens. The production of transgenic plants can also be used to enhance the commercial value of poinsettia by controlling characteristics such as flower color.

Abstract: An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a series of reflective steps and at least one rod located above the series of reflective steps. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so as to allow the antenna housing to control a pattern of radiation emitted by the radiation element.

Abstract: An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a series of reflective steps and at least one rod located above the series of reflective steps. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so as to allow the antenna housing to control a pattern of radiation emitted by the radiation element.

Abstract: The antenna includes a metallic enclosure having a height dimension. At least one slotted opening is formed along the metallic enclosure. Each slotted opening has a slotted opening length and a slotted opening width. The slotted opening length is at least twice as long as the slotted opening width is wide. The slotted opening width is less than one wavelength wide and the slotted opening width is within a half wavelength of the height dimension. At least one feed is provided at least partially within the enclosure.

Abstract: An antenna includes a differential transmission line and a center conductor, where the center conductor is at least partially contained within the differential transmission line and at least partially protruding therefrom. A first conductive flat element is connected to the center conductor and a flat meander-line structure is integral with the first conductive flat element. In addition, a second conductive flat element is integral with the flat meander-line structure.

Abstract: Since its introduction into North America over 170 years ago, the poinsettia has become a major ornamental potted plant, and is an important component of the U.S. floral industry. Susceptibility to insect pests and diseases caused by pathogens remains a problem for poinsettia production, even under greenhouse conditions. While chemical treatment can control certain insect pests and disease pathogens, such treatment can also have an adverse effect upon poinsettias. The methods described herein provide a means to genetically engineer transgenic poinsettia that express macromolecules capable of protecting the plant against the insects and pathogens. The production of transgenic plants can also be used to enhance the commercial value of poinsettia by controlling characteristics such as flower color.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘L'Amour’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by strong vigor, large flowers, longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in shape between primary and secondary fruit, bright red fruit color, glossy skin, very firm fruit flesh, large reflexed calyx, and long pedicels and fruiting trusses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘CLANCY’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by strong vigor, large flowers, broader than long fruit, globose fruit shape, very large primary fruit, dark red fruit color, very firm fruit flesh, the upright attitude of pedicels and fruiting trusses, and late season fruit maturation.

Abstract: A process control and monitoring method for wirelessly communicating with multiple devices is disclosed. The method includes a basestation that communicates with multiple field units via a wireless messages and in accordance with a wireless protocol and multiple field units that receive wireless messages in accordance with the wireless protocol from the basestation and respond to requests from the basestation via wireless messages in accordance with the wireless protocol. The wireless protocol includes messages containing unique identifiers for confirming the authenticity of the wireless messages.

Abstract: A system for wirelessly communicating between multiple devices of a process control system is disclosed. The system includes a basestation that communicates with multiple field units via a wireless signal and in accordance with a wireless protocol. The wireless protocol is made up of frames that are defined by multiple time slots, an initial one of which is reserved for a wireless start-frame message from the basestation to multiple field units. The base station utilizes the start-frame message to assign the remaining time slots to field units and to provide information to synchronizing the field units to the basestation.