Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and articles for cell culture and methods for preparing the compositions and articles. Generally, the article can include a porous biocompatible polymer scaffold. The scaffold may be prepared by preparing a polymer composition that includes a biocompatible polymer and a porogen, then removing the porogen. In some embodiments, the polymer composition may be applied to a substrate. In some embodiments, the polymer composition may be secured to the substrate.

Abstract: A method of limiting read/write access of information stored on an electronic trip unit is disclosed. The method includes requesting a valid password on one of a communication port of the electronic trip unit and a display device of the electronic trip unit, receiving a password at a processor of the electronic trip unit in response to the request, determining if the received password is valid based on password information stored on a memory of the electronic trip unit, and limiting read/write access of information stored on the electronic trip unit based on the determination.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an improved vertical continuous vacuum pan apparatus consisting of eight chambers (2) (instead of four or five) and a storage or buffer tank (27) at the top, within the existing conventional height, characterized in that each chamber has a bottom mounted mechanical circulator housed in an insulated pocket (28) in the vapour space segment (29) of each chamber and not in additional space above the chamber.

Abstract: An attacker is prevented from obtaining information about the configuration of a computer system. Each of one or more revealing content elements that may be found in outgoing data transmitted by the computer system and that are capable of being used by the attacker to obtain the information about the configuration of the computer system is associated with one or more respective replacement content elements. Outgoing data to be transmitted by the computer system are then scanned for these one or more revealing content elements. A revealing content element found in the outgoing data is replaced by a replacement content element from the one or more replacement content elements associated with that revealing content element. This is done before the outgoing data is transmitted.

Abstract: Ontology system providing enhanced search capability receives a search request specifying nodes and edges of interest and determines a set of matching ontologies stored in a knowledge store. The ontology system also generates a ranking for each of the matching ontologies based on the extent of matching. Data indicating the matching ontologies and corresponding rank is sent as a search result.

Abstract: A system for sensing short circuits and open circuits prior to operation of a motor (i.e., while the motor is in a static state), thereby sparing the electrical system from destructive effects of these electrical problems. In addition, the system may detect a short circuit during operation of the motor (i.e., while the motor is in a dynamic state). Still yet, the system may detect an open circuit at the motor. The motor may be any electromechanical motor, such as a direct current (DC) motor, used in a vehicle or otherwise for controlling motion of a mechanical device.

Abstract: Retrieving information from information sources using links. A set of information sources is preprocessed to extract content from text and existing links in the information sources according to some predetermined criteria. A set of search results is generated from amongst the preprocessed information sources in response to a received search query.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel azabicyclo derivatives of Formula (I) as anti-inflammatory agents which are useful for inhibition and prevention of inflammation and associated pathologies including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, type-1 diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, organ transplant rejection and psoriasis.

Abstract: An anti-cough, anti-tussive, and throat soothing synergistic herbal formulation comprising of an extract of Piper cubeba, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Acorus calamus Alpinia galanga, Zingiber officinale and pharmaceutically acceptable additives as a syrup, lozenges or chewable tablets for preventing cracking of voice, dryness of mouth and toning of voice, vocal cord; the present invention also provides a method of preparation of this formulation.

Abstract: A comparator presents a linear load to input signals when providing a comparison output of two input signals. The comparator contains a transistor configured in a source/emitter follower configuration, and operates in the saturation region for substantially the entire range of strengths of the input signals. As a result, the comparator presents a substantially constant load to the input signals. When incorporated in circuits such as a pipeline ADC, the comparator may substantially eliminate errors due to non-linear loads.

Abstract: A delay locked loop (DLL) circuit in which situations of lock to multiple periods of a reference signal is determined by a lock detector using dummy delay elements and a duty cycle correction circuit (DCC). The lock detector, the dummy delay elements and the delay control circuit are used in a path parallel to the delay elements which generate the desired delayed signals having different delays in relation to the reference signal. Due to the use of the parallel path, the throughput performance of the DLL circuit is not impeded. In an embodiment, separate charge pumps are used by a phase comparator and the lock detector used in the parallel path.

Abstract: A FPGA device that includes a plurality of programmable logic blocks connected to each other through interconnect resources, one or more sets of registers connected to the interconnect resources for configuring the programmable logic blocks. Additional logic is provided with the registers for selecting an interconnect/logic block testing mode thereby enabling a rapid interconnect/logic testing.

Abstract: A novel chimeric protein of rabies virus designed to express a chimeric G protein at a high level in transgenic plants. A gene was also designed and chemically synthesised to encode the chimeric G protein and expressed at high level in plant tissue. The gene was expressed in transgenic tobacco plants to examine its therapeutic efficacy against infection by rabies virus. The chimeric G protein was enriched in plant membranes. The BalbC mice were immunised with the plant leaf expressed G-protein. Plant derived chimeric G protein elicited higher immune response as compared to the commercial vaccine. The mice displayed protective immunity when they were challenged with live virus. Chimeric G protein expressed at high level in plant leaves was demonstrated to function as a commercially valuable subunit vaccine against rabies virus infection.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for providing a user-interface. The method may include receiving a request to render a business portal at a browser. The method may further include responsive to the request, determining a set of work lists to be rendered on the business portal. The method may further include retrieving a set of quick links corresponding to the set of work lists, wherein each quick link is associated with a work list; transmitting the set of quick links to the browser. The method may further include rendering the set of quick links at the browser to the user on a first screen.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for controllably illuminating automotive brake lights. In one embodiment, an automotive brake lighting system comprises a brake light including first and second light sources, a sensor to sense a level of an operating condition associated with at least one of a brake assembly or a brake pedal of a motor vehicle for illuminating the brake light, and a controller configured to monitor information provided by the sensor. The controller, in response to the level of the operating condition, selectively powers the at least one of the first or second light sources of the brake light based at least in part on the monitored information to generate a variable visual indication relating to braking of the motor vehicle from the brake light over a range of at least two different visual indications that indicate a variable braking rate of the motor vehicle over a corresponding range of at least two different braking rates.

Abstract: This process in general relates to the novel process for preparing polymorphic forms of 3-pyridyl-1-hydroxyethylidine-1,1-bisphosphonic acid sodium salt (Risedronate Sodium) in particular risedronate Form A and B employing a solvent system in an appropriate ratio. An improved process for preparation of risedronic acid is also disclosed in the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel betulinic acid derivatives of formula (I), wherein R is C(?CH2) CH3 or CH(CH3)2; R2 together with the adjacent carbonyl group forms a carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid ester or amide or substituted amide; R3 or R4 are hydrogen or aryl with the proviso that both are not independently hydrogen or alkyl or R3 and R4 are combined together to form an aryl ring optionally substituted with a group X, wherein X is selected from halogen, alkyl, cyano, nitro, alkoxy, amino or substituted amine; Y is N or O; and R1 is zero when Y is O, and R1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl alkyl when Y is N, useful for inhibition of tumor cancer cells.

Abstract: A wireless node in a wireless network examines data packets directed to itself (i.e., value in destination address field indicates that the wireless node is an intended recipient)for presence of anomalies that suggest intrusion. The data packet is examined as part of the normal course of operation of the node. Upon detection of an anomaly, the wireless node sends a message packet containing details of the anomaly to a sentinel device. The sentinel device processes the anomalies to determine if a possibility of intrusion is indicated, and activates a spy routine in the wireless node. The spy routine enables further investigation into the intrusion. As components (such as wireless nodes) in the wireless network operate normally (normal operations) until an anomalous condition/event occurs, the additional power requirements for intrusion detection are reduced. If intrusion is detected, appropriate actions, such as alerting an operator, are taken to mitigate the intrusion.

Abstract: A system for transferring data includes an interface configured to receive data that is sent via a first link, and a processor coupled to the interface. The processor is configured to: receive data that is sent via a first link; determine whether there is discontinuity in the received data, the determination being based at least in part on information included in the received data; in the event that the received data includes a discontinuity, generate replacement data that repairs the discontinuity; and transmit at least a portion of replacement data to a second link such that a synchronization requirement associated with the second link is fulfilled.

Abstract: A telecommunication receiver provided according to the present invention is implemented to receive a first signal containing information and noise on a first set of sensors and a second signal containing only noise on a second set of sensors. Receiver then decodes the information using first signal and second signal. In one embodiment, a bonded DSL receiver with k signals sensors is implemented with additional s number of noise only sensors to receive only noise. Accordingly, joint demodulation is performed using signals received on k signals sensors and s noise only sensors. The noise sensor is implemented in common mode.