Abstract: A computerized method for dynamically sharing a magnetic media volume in a network, the method comprising removing, in response to a volume sharing request, an association between a first media management component and the magnetic media volume, and associating, according to a set of selection logic, a second media management component with the magnetic media volume.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding polypeptides having 2,5-DKG permease activity, and oligonucleotides therefrom. The isolated nucleic acid molecules can be expressed in appropriate bacterial cells to enhance the production of 2-KLG, which can subsequently be converted to ascorbic acid. Further provided are isolated polypeptides having 2,5-DKG permease activity, immunogenic peptides therefrom, and antibodies specific therefor. The invention also provides methods of identifying novel 2,5-DKG permeases.

Abstract: An interrupt sensitive extract byte instruction scheme is presented herein. The interrupt sensitive extract by instruction extracts bytes from data, depending on the presence of an interrupt. The extract byte instruction extracts bytes from data in the absence of the interrupt and does not extract bytes in the presence of the interrupt. The interrupt can be triggered by a set of counters that count the number of extracted bytes. By loading the counters with a particular number, the interrupt can be generated when the particular number of data bytes is extracted.

Abstract: A taste-masking, pharmaceutical composition is provided which comprises (a) a core comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient having a taste for which masking is desired and (b) a taste-masking film coating layer on the core, the taste-masking film coating layer comprising (i) a film-forming, water insoluble polymer and (ii) a pH dependent, water-insoluble polymer which dissolves at a pH level of about 5 or below.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of ASA from yeast capable of producing ASA from KLG. The present invention provides methods for the production of ASA as well as recombinant yeast capable of producing ASA from a carbon source.

Abstract: Biomolecular conjugates are provided which comprise the conjugation product of a repeat sequence protein polymer and at least one active agent. Additional aspects provide methods for their manufacture and various industrial and consumer applications.

Abstract: A client/server networking topology comprising a trusted server agent (TSA) (e.g., software application) that runs either at a client node or at a node in close proximity to the client and provides various trusted services to the client on behalf of a trusted server. In instances where the node in which the TSA software runs (i.e., the client or a node in close proximity) may be untrusted, and/or unreliable, methods are provided for making the TSA software running on the untrusted and/or unreliable node provide trusted and reliable services. In one aspect of the invention, a method for providing trusted service in a client/server system comprises the steps of: providing at least one client; providing at least one trusted server (TS); providing at least one trusted server agent (TSA) which is executing on or near the at least one client; providing a trusted service by the at least one TSA to the at least one client on behalf of the at least one TS.

Abstract: Systems are provided for the controlled release delivery of active agents through the use of repeat sequence protein polymers. The systems may exist as matrices, gels, hydrogels, films, emulsions or microparticles and are particularly useful for incorporating active agents into personal care product compositions.

Abstract: A method for dynamically allocating control of a storage device, the method comprising receiving an access request from a first computer requesting access to a storage device; directing, based upon the access request, a first storage controller computer to assume an inactive state with respect to control of the storage device; and directing, based upon the access request, a second storage controller computer to assume an active state with respect to control of the storage device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of ASA from yeast capable of producing ASA from KLG. The present invention provides methods for the production of ASA as well as recombinant yeast capable of producing ASA from a carbon source.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for testing an integrated circuit for electrical over stress includes a spike source configured to couple to an input of the integrated circuit, and responsively provide a signal spike to the input, and a current sensor configured to couple to a power supply. The power supply is coupled to the integrated circuit to provide power to the integrated circuit. The current sensor provides a sensor output related to the current supply to the integrated circuit from the power supply. The apparatus also includes test circuitry coupled to the sensor output configured to provide a failure output in response to a characteristic increase in power supply current sensed by the current sensor in response to an applied signal spike.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of bioenhancers to decrease the resistance of microbial strains to anti-infective such an antibiotics and antifungals by potentiating the activities of anti-infective. This may be usefuil to reduce resistance in bacteria and yeast to aid in the treatment of certain infections and disease and to lower the concentration of antiinfectives necessary to inhibit the growth of microbial strains.

Abstract: A method for creating adhesion includes plasma treating two substrates and thereafter contacting the substrates. The method can be used on a variety of dry surfaces. The method is used to adhere nonadhesive surfaces such as a cured silicone with a ceramic or semiconductor.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided and includes an effective amount of a repeat sequence protein polymer. The personal care composition may be a hair care composition, a skin care composition, a nail care composition, a cosmetic composition, or an over-the-counter pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing, and pharmaceutical compositions of, modafinil dosage forms for oral administration. The dosage forms include a mixture of coarse and fine particles of modafinil. The process for preparing modafinil oral dosage forms includes forming a dosage form that includes about 7%-25% by weight of modafinil particles having diameters greater than 220 &mgr;m and about 75%-93% by weight of modafinil particles having diameters less than 220 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The present invention provides means for the production of desired end-products of in vitro and/or in vivo bioconversion of biomass-based feed stock substrates, including but not limited to such materials as starch and cellulose. In particularly preferred embodiments, the methods of the present invention do not require gelatinization and/or liquefaction of the substrate.

Abstract: A differential input receiver with hysteresis on both sides of the reference voltage may include a two-input, one-output differential amplifier including two input transistors having a common terminal connected together. The control terminal of each transistor may be connected to one of the inputs of the differential amplifier. The output of the differential amplifier may be connected to a set of cascaded digital inverters/buffers, and an output of each digital buffer may be connected to the control terminal of a feedback transistor. The feedback transistor may be connected in parallel across each of the input transistors so that when one input voltage increases above or decreases below the input voltage at the second input by a predetermined threshold value, the feedback transistors operate to provide positive feedback to facilitate a rapid switching action at the output.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lactate biosensing strip comprising a working electrode and a reference electrode, the said two electrodes being deposited on an electrically insulated base support, the working electrode being formed by immobilizing an enzyme lactate oxidase and an electro mediator on an inorganic graphite matrix and the graphite layer being deposited on a silver layer and the reference electrode being formed by depositing silver chloride on an another silver layer.

Abstract: A method for reliability estimation of repairable systems comprising receiving a plurality of discrete time intervals including a current time interval and at least one previous time interval, and associated reliability data. A failure rate of original parts in the repairable system at the end of the current time interval is computed in response to original part reliability during the current time interval and the number of original parts in the repairable system at the beginning of the current time interval. A failure rate of replacement parts in the repairable system at the end of the current time interval is computed in response to replacement part reliability during each of the previous time intervals and the number of replacement parts in the repairable system at the beginning of each of the previous time intervals.

Abstract: The invention relates to the isolation and preparation of an active fraction from plant Cuminum cyminum, its further purification and standardization as chemically defined entity (ies) with their intended use as drug bioavailability enhancer for the drugs belonging to therapeutic categories such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-viral, antitubercular, antileprosy, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, cardiovascular, antihistaminics, respiratory distress relieving drugs, immunosuppressants, anti-ulcerogenic, anti-cancer, CNS drugs, corticosteroids, nutraceuticals in compositions to be administered orally/parenterally, topically, inhalations (including nebulizers), rectally, vaginally in human beings and/or veterinary conditions.