Abstract: To gain a better understanding of brain tumor angiogenesis, new techniques for isolating brain endothelial cells (ECs) and evaluating gene expression patterns were developed. When transcripts from brain ECS derived from normal and malignant colorectal tissues were compared with transcripts from non-endothelial cells, genes predominantly expressed in the endothelium were identified. Comparison between normal- and tumor-derived endothelium revealed genes that were specifically elevated in tumor-associated brain endothelium. These results confirm that neoplastic and normal endothelium in human brains are distinct at the molecular level, and have significant implications for the development of anti-angiogenic therapies in the future.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a technique for storing data comprises providing an application-specific module, wherein the application-specific module communicates with an application; providing a storage-specific module, wherein the storage-specific module communicates with a storage; and providing a common interface, wherein the common interface communicates with the application-specific module and the storage-specific module.

Abstract: A test system couples various ports of one or more CPE devices to components mounted in a rigid mounting system. The system can test the line card portion of the CPE devices coupled to line card interface equipment for various parameters. Variable RF attenuation in RF interface equipment can adjust power levels to/from the RF port of the CPE devices to account for close proximity and variations between different vendors and models, which are coupled via the RF interface equipment to an included CMTS. Network interface equipment tests network port performance of the CPE devices by coupling a general purpose computer thereto. Switching one of a plurality of CPE devices to be the only one tested at a time and switching an addition RENLOAD is controlled by a provisioning server based on criteria including information in a database of various parameters of the particular device being tested.

Abstract: A casing for a gas turbine includes a construction providing improved structural efficiency. Improved load paths and means for transmitting loads in the engine case are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved faucet control system for reducing water and energy usage in manual washing operations. The faucet control system has a foot pedal that controls the flow of water without the need of operating the faucet. The foot pedal, upon alternate activations, reverses the polarity of an electrical output pulse to the at least one latching solenoid valve, whereby flow through the faucet is controlled in an on/off fashion. At least one battery is present as a power supply and the system consists of at least one latching solenoid valve in at least one faucet supply line.

Abstract: A casing for a gas turbine includes a construction providing improved structural efficiency. Improved load paths and means for transmitting loads in the engine case are disclosed.

Abstract: A tool and method for applying a compound to a surface on which the tapering of the compound is useful for correct finishing. This novel tool and method, when applied to a trade such as drywall finishing, reduces labor time, skill level required, and material consumption to complete the task. The tool and method are generally useful for providing tapered compound and are particularly adapted for the finishing of inside corners, butted seams, and wall hole repairs when tapering of the finishing compound is required.

Abstract: A casing for a gas turbine includes a fan case, an intermediate case and a gas generator case integrated with one another.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to uses of novel nanomaterial composition and the systems in which they are used, and more particularly to nanomaterial compositions generally comprising carbon and a metal, which composition can be exposed to pulsed emissions to react, activate, combine, or sinter the nanomaterial composition. The nanomaterial compositions can alternatively be utilized at ambient temperature or under other means to cause such reaction, activation, combination, or sintering to occur.

Abstract: A casing for a gas turbine includes a construction providing improved structural efficiency. Improved load paths and means for transmitting loads in the engine case are disclosed.

Abstract: To gain a better understanding of brain tumor angiogenesis, new techniques for isolating brain endothelial cells (ECs) and evaluating gene expression patterns were developed. When transcripts from brain ECs derived from normal and malignant colorectal tissues were compared with transcripts from non-endothelial cells, genes predominantly expressed in the endothelium were identified. Comparison between normal- and tumor-derived endothelium revealed genes that were specifically elevated in tumor-associated brain endothelium. These results confirm that neoplastic and normal endothelium in human brains are distinct at the molecular level, and have significant implications for the development of anti-angiogenic therapies in the future.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for producing a plurality of powder compositions, both stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of introducing a plurality of materials into a particle production system under a first set of operating parameters, introducing the plurality of materials into the particle production system under a second set of operating parameters wherein at least one operating parameter of the first set is changed to form the second set, and sampling at least a portion of an output mixture representative of each of the first set of operating conditions and the second set of operating conditions. The apparatus includes a reactor, dispensing devices for supplying materials to the reactor, and other structures. The apparatus is preferably configurable via modification of operating parameters to produce a range of possible compositions for a given plurality of input materials.

Abstract: When the engine torque starts decreasing prior to disengagement of a clutch, the motor torque realMT is controlled to compensate for the deficiency in the engine torque tpsET due to the decrease in the engine torque. Further, the motor torque realMT is controlled to compensate for a deficiency in the engine torque tpsET after engagement of the clutch until increasing of the throttle opening is completed. By controlling the motor torque as such, the reduction in the engine torque tpsET can be compensated for by the motor torque realMT not only when the clutch is being disengaged but also prior to the disengagement of the clutch and after engagement thereof, thus preventing fluctuation in acceleration of the vehicle due to the increase and decrease in torque.

Abstract: When the engine torque starts decreasing prior to disengagement of a clutch, the motor torque realMT is controlled to compensate for the deficiency in the engine torque tpsET due to the decrease in the engine torque. Further, the motor torque realMT is controlled to compensate for a deficiency in the engine torque tpsET after engagement of the clutch until increasing of the throttle opening is completed. By controlling the motor torque as such, the reduction in the engine torque tpsET can be compensated for by the motor torque realMT not only when the clutch is being disengaged but also prior to the disengagement of the clutch and after engagement thereof, thus preventing fluctuation in acceleration of the vehicle due to the increase and decrease in torque.