Abstract: Methods and systems for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. A method includes providing a nanogas dispersion comprising a plurality of stable gas-filled cavities dispersed within an electrochemically activated (“ECA”) aqueous solution, the ECA aqueous solution comprising an electrolyte and water; and introducing an effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation, wherein the plurality of stable gas-filled cavities of the nanogas dispersion enter into an interstitial space defined as between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation thereby reducing interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A system includes a pump configured to introduce the effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and a recovery device configured to collect the hydrocarbon from the hydrocarbon-bearing formation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. A method includes providing a nanogas dispersion comprising a plurality of stable gas-filled cavities dispersed within an electrochemically activated (“ECA”) aqueous solution, the ECA aqueous solution comprising an electrolyte and water; and introducing an effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation, wherein the plurality of stable gas-filled cavities of the nanogas dispersion enter into an interstitial space defined as between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation thereby reducing interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A system includes a pump configured to introduce the effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and a recovery device configured to collect the hydrocarbon from the hydrocarbon-bearing formation.

Abstract: Nanogas dispersions including an electrochemically activated (“ECA”) aqueous solution having an electrolyte and water; and a plurality of gas-filled cavities (i.e., nanobubbles) dispersed within the ECA aqueous solution. An enhanced oil recovery system including a reservoir containing an ECA aqueous solution; a nanogas dispersion generator configured to generate a nanogas dispersion within the ECA aqueous solution, the nanogas dispersion having the ECA aqueous solution and a plurality of nanobubbles dispersed therein; and an injection pump connected to the reservoir and configured to pump an effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into a subterranean formation. A method for treating a subterranean formation including: providing a nanogas dispersion made of an ECA aqueous solution and a plurality of nanobubbles; pumping an effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the subterranean formation; and extracting a mixture of water from the subterranean formation to a surface-located device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. A method includes providing a nanogas dispersion comprising a plurality of stable gas-filled cavities dispersed within an electrochemically activated (“ECA”) aqueous solution, the ECA aqueous solution comprising an electrolyte and water; and introducing an effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation, wherein the plurality of stable gas-filled cavities of the nanogas dispersion enter into an interstitial space defined as between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation thereby reducing interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon and the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A system includes a pump configured to introduce the effective amount of the nanogas dispersion into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and a recovery device configured to collect the hydrocarbon from the hydrocarbon-bearing formation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of determining cancer margins indicating the location and breadth of treatment necessary for the elimination of cancerous tissue during focal laser therapy. The present invention also provides systems and devices for focal laser therapy, and methods for using the same. The present invention does not rely on MRI thermometry, improving accuracy of treatment while also reducing treatment time and cost.

Abstract: A fermentation system include a volatile organic compound (VOC) recovery sub-system and an instrumented control devise for detecting anomalous condition with a fermentor vessel and providing alarms or alerts and controlled responses to overcome the cause of the detected anomaly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.

Abstract: A method for error free initialization of a display tag includes providing a display tag, scanning the display tag with a near field source to cause the display tag to generate identification indicia, storing the identification indicia if only a single display tag generates that identification indicia, scanning the barcode of a product to be associated with the display tag, and associating, in a database, the identification indicia of the display tag with the barcode of the product to be associated with that display tag.

Abstract: A convenient, economical, novel parcel paper for folding to enclose a gemstone is provided, which includes three rectangular sheets of paper (or a paper-like material) and a thin, rectangular substantially transparent viewing pane attached to at least the inner one of the rectangular sheets. The three sheets include an outer cover sheet, a thin central flute, and a thin inner flute. Each of the sheets is configured with an open rectangular viewing window. The viewing pane is attached to the inner flute to form a continuous, unified sheet; thus when the cover, central flute, and inner flute are folded together with their viewing windows aligned, the viewing pane allows observation of the enclosed gemstone enclosed within the folded parcel paper.

Abstract: A low-profile Wireless Display Tag (WDT) fits within the confines of a retail store display shelf-edge C-channel. The WDT may also be used to tag high-value retail item units where it can simultaneously function as a price tag, and an anti-theft device. The invention provides for bidirectional communication between the WDT and a central database. The invention uses a low profile antenna that may be painted onto a surface within the WDT. The WDT is capable of displaying graphics or variable format alphanumeric characters and the placement of display items is user programmable. The WDT uses an RF integrated Circuit (RFIC) that combines the backscatter RF communications method, amplified backscatter RF communications method and the active RF communications method.

Abstract: A wireless display tag, adapted to fit within the C-channel of a shelf-edge, or otherwise usable as a hang tag or small identification device, includes, depending on implementation, an active transceiver, a passive transceiver, or both, with analog and digital control portions for managing communications with a host.

Abstract: The nature of the technical disclosure show the three separate sheets of Gemstone parcel paper bonded at the edge of a plastic window, which is placed relatively in the center of a unfolded three ply gemstone paper.

Abstract: A system and method for searching websites that uses category information to narrow the range of a website content search. Website content is retrieved through a network and stored. A user starts a search by selecting a category or categories in which information pertinent to the user's needs is likely to be found. The user then performs a keyword search on the content of websites that fall within the selected category or categories. The results of this category-content search are sent and displayed to the user.

Abstract: A system and method for searching websites that use category information to narrow the range of a website content search. Website content is retrieved through a network and stored. A user starts a search by selecting a category or categories in which information Pertinent to the user's needs is likely to be found. The user then performs a keyword search on the content of websites that fall within the selected category or categories. The results of this category-content search are sent and displayed to the user.

Abstract: A method for controlling memory page migration in a parallel processor computer (10) is provided that comprises requesting access to a memory page (14) by a requester processor (206). The method then determines whether the requester processor (206) is a local processor or a remote processor. The method then increments a local access counter (52) and identifies the local access counter (52) as an incremented counter in response to determining that the requester processor (206) is a local processor. If the requester processor (206) is determined to be a remote processor, the method increments a remote access counter (54) and identifies the remote access counter (54) as the incremented counter. The method next sets a threshold processing indicator to a positive value if the incremented counter exceeds a value threshold (58) or if a difference between the local access counter (52) and the remote access counter (54) exceeds a difference threshold (62).

Abstract: Ligands for radiopharmaceutical use are capable of chelating radiometal species and of being bound to biological targeting molecules. The ligands have formula (a) and (b), where A, A'=--SZ or Y, B.dbd.O or S, Y.dbd. (c), Z.dbd.H or a thiol protecting group, m=2 or 3, n=2 or 3, q=0 or 1, R.dbd.H or unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, provided that at least one CR.sub.2 group represents CO and forms, together with an adjacent N atom, a --CONR-- amide group.

Abstract: Novel metal chelating compounds, and radiometal, e.g., technetium-99m complexes thereof. The compounds can be used to radiolabel small biologically active species with minimal effect on their biodistribution and activity. The compounds have formula (a) or (b): ##STR1## where Z is (CR.sub.2).sub.n or (CR).sub.n, n is 2 or 3, X is a ligand comprising S, N or O, each R is H or C1-C20 substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, provided that 1-3 CR.sub.2 groups represent a CO (amide) moiety, and provided that 1-3 R may each comprise a targeting group and/or a protein reactive functionality.

Abstract: Ligands for radiopharmaceutical use are capable of chelating radiometal species and of being bound to biological targeting molecules. The ligands have the formula (a) and (b), where A, A'=--SZ or Y, B=O or S, Y=(c), Z=H or a thiol protecting group, m=2 or 3, n=2 or 3, q=0 or 1, R=H or unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, provided that at least one CR.sub.2 group represents CO and forms, together with an adjacent N atom; a --CONR-- amide group.