Abstract: Compounds of formula I: are potent and selective antagonists of the human 5-HT2A receptor, and hence useful in treatment of a variety of adverse conditions of the CNS.

Abstract: A method of driving an array of switches comprising supplying the same drive signal to a first drive terminal of a plurality of the switches of an array and supplying second drive signals to a second drive terminal of each of the plurality of switches, the second drive signal supplied to a first of the switches being of a form selected to close the first switch, the form of the second drive signal supplied to the remaining switches being selected to prevent false activation of those switches.

Abstract: A cross-connect switching system includes a plurality of three stage switching arrays and an expansion switching array, wherein a second stage of each of the three stage switching arrays includes an expansion section comprising switches which facilitate interconnection of each three stage array to the expansion switching array. In one embodiment, the expansion switching array includes a plurality of square arrays, each having Q inputs and Q outputs and wherein the second stages of the three stage arrays each include 1 . . . M+1 . . . M+p vertical stages which connect to the square “D” arrays of the central expansion switching array.

Abstract: Software is employed to create an array of switch identifiers based on a known switching system architecture. A switch identifier array is preferably determined and stored in the system as part of the system manufacturing process prior to deployment of the system at an end user site. A relatively straight forward indexing operation may then be used to determine those sets of switches which are available to establish a desired interconnection, greatly simplifying selection of appropriate switches to create a desired path during real time operation of a deployed system.

Abstract: A method and a system for using tomosynthesis projection images of a patient's breast to reconstruct slice tomosynthesis images such that anatomical structures that appear superimposed in a mammogram are at conforming locations in the reconstructed images.

Abstract: A class of pyridazine derivatives, substituted in the 4-position by an optionally substituted heteroaromatic ring, being selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the ?2 and/or ?3 and/or ?5 subunit thereof, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety, convulsions and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: Methods and systems for computer assisted detection of arterial calcification, for example in the abdominal artery, by using measurements such as those conventionally taken with a dual x-ray energy bone densitometers at single energy or dual energy, and for using the calcification assessment either alone or with other information to assess and report a risk of a cardiovascular event.

Abstract: Methods and systems for computer assisted detection of arterial calcification, for example in the abdominal artery, by using measurements such as those conventionally taken with a dual x-ray energy bone densitometers at single energy or dual energy, or by a CT/QCT device for a localization of scout view, and for using the calcification assessment either alone or with other information to assess and report a risk of a cardiovascular event, alone or together with other information such as BMD and vertebral fracture risk.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: are potent and selective antagonists of the human 5-HT2A receptor, and hence useful in treatment of a variety of adverse conditions of the CNS.

Abstract: Described is a protective headgear for sports and recreational activities. The protective headgear is designed to provide a user protection against impact or collision due to a fall or contact with a static or moving object, while at the same time providing the user the maximum amount of comfort and style. The headgear may comprise an inner, intermediate, and outer section. The inner section is formed of a material providing ventilation and/or shock absorption, the intermediate section is formed of a hardened material, and the outer section is formed of a fabric material intended to give the headgear an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: are potent and selective antagonists of the human 5-HT2A receptor, and hence useful in treatment of a variety of adverse conditions of the CNS.

Abstract: The invention indexes an audiovisual recording to enable navigation within the audiovisual recording. In particular, the invention provides indexing within a “show” of a recording of an audiovisual broadcast (e.g., a television broadcast or a radio/satellite audio broadcast) that enables navigation within the show, in contrast to indexing among shows (i.e., identification of locations corresponding to the start and/or end of shows) that can enable navigation between shows. The invention also enables navigation among one or more intelligently selected segments of the recording in a non-linear manner. A graphical user interface can be implemented to effect navigation in accordance with the invention of a recording of audiovisual content.

Abstract: An inventive method tracks IC devices through the assembly steps in a manufacturing process. Prior to die attach, a laser scribe marks the lead frame of each of the devices with a coded hole matrix that gives each device a unique ID code. During die attach, an optical hole reader retrieves the ID code of each of the IC devices, and a computer system stores the retrieved ID codes in association with the lot numbers of the ICs attached to the lead frames. The ID codes of the devices are then read at each step in assembly so the devices can be tracked through assembly individually, rather than by lots. As a result, the devices can proceed through assembly in a more efficient, continuous manner (i.e., without breaks between lots).

Abstract: A vehicle includes a horizontal support frame mounted to the vehicle, a first slewing ring bearing moveably mounted on and substantially parallel to the horizontal support frame, an articulating boom having a first end mounted on the first slewing ring bearing and moveable relative to the frame, and a mower deck mounted on a second end of the articulating boom for positioning relative to the frame and the vehicle.

Abstract: A valve flow-directing vessel (42) comprising a sleeve (44) having a threaded installation portion (84) for connection to a receiving member, a plunger (46) movable within the sleeve (44) between a closed position and an opened position, and an orifice insert (48/50) fixedly attached to the sleeve (44). The orifice insert (48/50) defines an orifice (132) that is sealed when the plunger (46) is in the closed position and unsealed when the plunger (46) is in the opened position. The orifice (132) is the entrance to a passageway (130) having an exit (134) communicating with a delivery passage of the receiving member, and this exit (134) is positioned beyond the threaded installation portion (84) of the sleeve (44).

Abstract: A hub (12) for coupling a valve (10) having lead wires (14) to a conduit (16) carrying electrical lines to allow a watertight connection of the lead wires (14) to the electrical lines. The solenoid assembly (40) comprises a casing (66) including a boss (72) through which the lead wires (14) extend. The hub (12) comprises a conduit-coupling portion (84) and a boss-attaching portion (86). The boss-attaching portion (86) includes a rim (98) which is crimped to the outer surface of the boss (72) to attach the hub (12) to the solenoid assembly (40). The hub (12) is able to rotate relative to the boss (72) whereby it may be coupled to the conduit (16) without rotation of the solenoid assembly (40) and/or the conduit (16).

Abstract: A class of 4-phenylpyridazine derivatives of Formula (I), being selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the ?2 and/or ?3 and or ?5 subunit thereof, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety, convulsions and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: An inventive method tracks IC devices through the assembly steps in a manufacturing process. Prior to die attach, a laser scribe marks the lead frame of each of the devices with a coded hole matrix that gives each device a unique ID code. During die attach, an optical hole reader retrieves the ID code of each of the IC devices, and a computer system stores the retrieved ID codes in association with the lot numbers of the ICs attached to the lead frames. The ID codes of the devices are then read at each step in assembly so the devices can be tracked through assembly individually, rather than by lots. As a result, the devices can proceed through assembly in a more efficient, continuous manner (i.e., without breaks between lots).

Abstract: A class of pyridazine derivatives, substituted in the 4-position by an optionally substituted heteroaromatic ring, being selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the ?2 and/or ?3 and/or ?5 subunit thereof, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety, convulsions and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: A system and a method of using dual-energy absoptiometry to estimate visceral fat metrics and display results, preferably as related to normative data. The process involves deriving x-ray measurements for respective pixel positions related to a two-dimensional projection image of a body slice containing visceral fat as well as subcutaneous fat; at least some of the measurements being dual-energy x-ray measurements, processing the measurements to derive estimates of metrics related to the visceral fat in the slice; and using the resulting estimates.