Abstract: Apparatuses and methods providing a ballast system for adjusting the center of gravity of a standardized front opening wafer container. Various embodiments of the disclosure present ballast systems that are low profile, do not require modifications to the shell of the wafer container, and can be retrofit to existing wafer carriers. In some embodiments, these capabilities are accomplished by a ballast that mounts to a kinematic coupling plate of the wafer container. In one embodiment, the ballasting can also provide sufficient counter force to the lifting forces associated with purging of the wafer container, thereby preventing “lift off” of the wafer container during purging operations. The ballasts can be removed for shipping of the wafer container, thereby decreasing shipping costs.

Abstract: Methods for identifying antigens as potential biomarkers for the early detection of ovarian cancer, as well as kits for utilizing said antigens as biomarkers and in personalized medicine/therapeutics assessment. Protein microarrays displaying full-length candidate antigens were developed and sequentially screening to select candidate autoantibody biomarkers to limit the false discovery rate inherent to large-scale proteomic screening.

Abstract: Described are techniques used in connection with providing insolvency services in connection with guaranty funds, such as property and casualty guaranty funds, upon the occurrence of an insurance company insolvency. A client/server system provides for creating and maintaining a database of state and insurance company member information. Operations, such as calculations, are performed in accordance with different rules that are associated with varying state laws and rules that may vary with insurance account. A range of functions are performed by the system comprising report generation, unearned premium calculations, assessment calculation, claim entry and management, administrative tasks, and other related operations. The system which provides services and operations in connection with managing insolvency funds may interact with other applications and systems, such as an accounting system, word processing system, and the like by generating data used as input in these other systems.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of inhibiting ethylene responses in plants and plant materials, and particularly relates to methods of inhibiting various ethylene responses including plant maturation and degradation, by exposing plants to cyclopropene derivatives and compositions thereof wherein: 1) at least one substituent on the cyclopropene ring contains a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, or 2) a substituent contains silicon, sulfur, phosphorous, or boron, or 3) least one substituent contains from one to four non-hydrogen atoms and at least one substituent contains more than four non-hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective inhibitors of phosphoinositide (PI) 3-kinase ?, use of the selective inhibitors in anti-thrombotic therapy, and a method for screening compounds useful for the new anti-thrombotic therapy by detecting selective inhibitory activity of PI 3-kinase ? of the compound. The invention also relates to novel compounds that are inhibitors of PI 3-kinase.

Abstract: Described are techniques used in connection with providing insolvency services in connection with guaranty funds, such as property and casualty guaranty funds, upon the occurrence of an insurance company insolvency. A client/server system provides for creating and maintaining a database of state and insurance company member information. Operations, such as calculations, are performed in accordance with different rules that are associated with varying state laws and rules that may vary with insurance account. A range of functions are performed by the system including report generation, unearned premium calculations, assessment calculation, claim entry and management, administrative tasks, and other related operations. The system which provides services and operations in connection with managing insolvency funds may interact with other applications and systems, such as an accounting system, word processing system, and the like by generating data used as input in these other systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective inhibitors of phosphoinositide (PI) 3-kinase ?, use of the selective inhibitors in anti-thrombotic therapy, and a method for screening compounds useful for the new anti-thrombotic therapy by detecting selective inhibitory activity of PI 3-kinase ? of the compound. The invention also relates to novel compounds that are inhibitors of PI 3-kinase.

Abstract: Described are techniques used in connection with providing insolvency services in connection with guaranty finds, such as property and casualty guaranty funds, upon the occurrence of an insurance company insolvency. A client/server system provides for creating and maintaining a database of state and insurance company member information. Operations, such as calculations, are performed in accordance with different rules that are associated with varying state laws and rules that may vary with insurance account. A range of functions are performed by the system including report generation, unearned premium calculations, assessment calculation, claim entry and management, administrative tasks, and other related operations. The system which provides services and operations in connection with managing insolvency funds may interact with other applications and systems, such as an accounting system, word processing system, and the like by generating data used as input in these other systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to dihydrotriazinones, triazinones and related compounds, compositions comprising such compounds and an agronomically acceptable carrier, and the use thereof as broad spectrum fungicides and insecticides. This invention also teaches methods of preparing these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds as fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective inhibitors of phosphoinositide (PI) 3-kinase ?, use of the selective inhibitors in anti-thrombotic therapy, and a method for screening compounds useful for the new anti-thrombotic therapy by detecting selective inhibitory activity of PI 3-kinase ? of the compound. The invention also relates to novel compounds that are inhibitors of PI 3-kinase.

Abstract: Described are techniques used in connection with providing insolvency services in connection with guaranty funds, such as property and casualty guaranty funds, upon the occurrence of an insurance company insolvency. A client/server system provides for creating and maintaining a database of state and insurance company member information. Operations, such as calculations, are performed in accordance with different rules that are associated with varying state laws and rules that may vary with insurance account. A range of functions are performed by the system comprising report generation, unearned premium calculations, assessment calculation, claim entry and management, administrative tasks, and other related operations. The system which provides services and operations in connection with managing insolvency funds may interact with other applications and systems, such as an accounting system, word processing system, and the like by generating data used as input in these other systems.

Abstract: This is a flash memory audio optical strap with volume control and stereo ear bud speakers. This device may be used as a sunglass strap, diving mask strap, swim goggle strap or any other type of optical restraint strap. The flash memory card is removable and encased in a flexible silicone type strap.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of maintaining glycemic control in diabetic hypertensive patients which comprises administering carvedilol to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to dihydrotriazinones, triazinones and related compounds, compositions comprising such compounds and an agronomically acceptable carrier, and the use thereof as broad spectrum fungicides and insecticides. This invention also teaches methods of preparing these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds as fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device which allows oral ingestion of a liquid at a desired or controlled rate to, for example, an infant. A holder is provided to enable the placement of the dispenser during periods when dispensing and/or feeding is interrupted or suspended. The dispenser basically comprises a transparent or semi-transparent flexible rubber like elongated cylinder having measurement markings on or about the peripheral surface. An upper flange member supports the dispenser in an upright position when placed in the holder unit. A cap is provided having means for controlling the fluid flow rate. A fluid flow blocking means is provided at the bottom of the holder unit.