Abstract: Performance and reliability of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) components enhanced dramatically through the incorporation of protective thin film coatings. Current-generation MEMS devices prepared by the LIGA technique employ transition metals such as Ni, Cu, Fe, or alloys thereof, and hence lack stability in oxidizing, corrosive, and/or high temperature environments. Fabrication of a superhard, self-lubricating coating based on a ternary boride compound AlMgB14 is described in this letter as a potential breakthrough in protective coating technology for LIGA microdevices. Nanoindentation tests show that hardness of AlMgB14 films prepared by pulsed laser deposition ranges from 45 GPa to 51 GPa, when deposited at room temperature and 573 K, respectively. Extremely low friction coefficients of 0.04-0.05, which are thought to result from a self-lubricating effect, have also been confirmed by nanoscratch tests on the AlMgB14 films.

Abstract: A small edge node in an internet broadcasting system that receives satellite delivered content, redelivers the content to a last mile internet service provider, and performs other edge node functions from a single computer. The edge node handles multiple content formats, such as live and non-live, simultaneously and is particularly useful for serving 500 or fewer users.

Abstract: A connector for connecting modular conveyor links to form a belt includes a rod-like core and a powder coating forming a protective shell. The core may be stainless steel and the powder coating may be nylon.

Abstract: A composite of M/AlMgB14 or M alloy/AlMgB14 is synthesized, where M=Al, Ti, W, or Cu. Small particles and/or fibers of AlMgB14 are distributed throughout a metal matrix to strengthen the resulting composite.

Abstract: A scalable edge node for servicing different video content simultaneously using two or more servers and for load balancing between the servers. Additional servers may be added or removed as the client demand serviced by the edge node changes. The node further includes a storage device that is shared between the servers, avoiding the need for multiple storage devices. The invention avoids prior architectures designed with a fixed number of servers and/or various other edge node elements, which are either too many or too few, and therefore become uneconomical or overwhelmed over a range of client demands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), and methods of selectively antagonizing the ???3 and/or the ???5 integrin without significantly antagonizing the IIb/IIIa integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or the ?v?5 integrin without significantly inhibiting the ?v?6 integrin.

Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a body having slots communicating the outside of the body with the body through-bore. A sleeve actuator and mandrel are selectively axially slidable. The actuator has flanges extending into the slots. The flanges have ribs on their sides that are inclined at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the tool. Hollow bars are slidable in the slots and they have channels inside corresponding with, and engaged in, the ribs of the flanges. The sleeve actuator slides in the body between a tool actuated position and a tool deactuated position. The mandrel is selectively axially slidable between a tool actuated position, an interlock position and a sleeve-lock position. A lock ball locks the sleeve actuator with respect to the body in the tool deactuated position and while the mandrel is between the interlock and sleeve-lock positions. The lock ball also locks the sleeve actuator with respect to the mandrel while the mandrel is between said interlock and tool actuated positions.

Abstract: A method of balancing the supply of bleed air from a plurality of gas turbine engines, there being an air bleed line from each of the engines to a common distribution line which distributes the bled air to at least one ancillary system, each air bleed line including a control valve which is controllable by a controller to vary the flow rate of air bled from the associated engine, the method including providing to the controller a demand signal indicative of the demand for bleed air by the ancillary system, sensing air pressure in the distribution line and comparing the demand signal with the sensed air pressure to derive a command signal, flow rates the air pressure individually in each of the air bleed lines from the engines with respective air flow rate sensors which provide air flow rate signals to the controller, comparing the air flow rates in each of the air bleed lines to derive individual flow matching signals for each of the engines, comparing each of the flow matching signals to the command signal t

Abstract: A method for providing spectral containment over telecommunications service lines is provided. The method includes selecting a filter having spectral characteristics corresponding to a predetermined passband. The method also includes connecting the filter in series to at least one loop used to provide at least one telecommunications service to a customer. The method further includes activating service over the at least one loop. The filter attenuates signals transmitted on frequencies outside of the predetermined passband over the at least one loop.

Abstract: A filter passing only desired frequencies is selected according to a desired level of service for copper lines. At a point of access between a loop plant and Central Office, the filter is interposed in series over a telephone service line to provide spectral containment by restricting the frequencies of transmission passing along the line. The filter is preferably mounted within a 5-pin module used in a protector block at the Central Office or remote terminal facility, interfaces with a 5-pin module, or is placed upstream or downstream of a protector block such that it does not interfere with the operation thereof. Service is activated, and the spectral containment apparatus prevents the transmission of unexpected or unintended services over the line.

Abstract: A solution for use in removing adhesive tape from a body moulding of a motor vehicle, boat, caravan or like conveyance and/or rejuvenating said body moulding, said solution comprising: 1-99% by weight of a terpene (as herein defined); and 1-99% by weight of a diluent for said terpene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or ?v?5 integrin.

Abstract: A process for producing a heat-sealable polymeric film comprises the steps of: (a) melt-extruding a substrate layer of polymeric material; (b) stretching the substrate layer in a first direction; (c) optionally stretching the substrate layer in a second, orthogonal direction; (d) optionally heat-setting the stretched substrate layer; (e) forming a heat-sealable coating layer on a surface of the substrate layer by melt-coating directly thereon a molten polymeric material; and (f) cooling the coated substrate layer; wherein coating step (e) is prior to step (b) or between steps (b) and (c); wherein the thickness of the coating layer is less than about 8 ?m; wherein the molten polymeric material of the coating layer comprises a copolyester, and wherein the molten polymeric material comprises a copolyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively antagonizing the ?V?3 and/or the ?V?5 integrin without significantly antagonizing the IIb/IIIa or ?V?6 integrin.

Abstract: A radar system and method use a radar FMCW chirp having variable chirp characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or ?v?5 integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I Wherein A1 is a pyridinyl of the formula optionally substituted by one or more Rk selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, thioalkyl, haloalkyl, cyano, amino alkylamino, halogen, acylamino, sulfonamide and —COR; and R is hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl or amino; and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or ?v?5 integrin.

Abstract: A method for testing upgrades and modifications to a first transmission network by providing a second internet transmission network including components that duplicate or simulate one or more of the components of the first network. The second network duplicates the functionality and configuration of the first network thereby permitting modifications to be installed and tested on the second network prior to installing them on the first transmission network. This in turn allows “bugs” to be found and eliminated before modifications are used on the first network. The invention also allows error signals to be injected to enable operators to compensate for and to avoid these errors before they appear on the first network.