Abstract: Described is a water absorbent comprising (a) particles of a water absorbent polymer, and (b) a nitrogenous polymer containing from 5 to 17 mol/kg, based on the total weight of the nitrogenous polymer, of protonatable nitrogen atoms. The water absorbent possesses an improved property profile featuring high absorptive capacity, improved fluid transmission and high wet strength.

Abstract: A process for producing sodium acrylate polymers by free-radical polymerization of sodium acrylate with or without other monomers in an aqueous medium, which comprises using sodium acrylate in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion obtainable by dissolving or dispersing solid sodium acrylate in an aqueous medium. The polymers thus obtainable have an improved color number and a lower residual monomer content than conventional comparable polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y and the dashed line are as defined in the specification, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use as psychotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y and the dashed line are as defined in the specification, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use as psychotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for halting input/output error propagation in the logically partitioned data processing system. All components associated with the bridge are identified to form a set of failed components in response to detecting an error state in a bridge within a set of bridges in the logical partitioned data processing system. An identification of the failed components is stored in which the identification is used by each partition during a boot process.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed for preventing machine crashes due to hard errors in one of multiple, different processors that are included in a logically partitioned data processing system. An error occurring in one of the processors is detected. A determination is then made regarding whether the processor has been deconfigured. The partition is then rebooted only in response to a determination that the processor has been deconfigured and will not be included in the partition processor resources. Thus, only the configured processors are rebooted. The deconfigured processor is not rebooted.

Abstract: A transmit antenna (3) is supplied with energy by a power supply unit (2). An electrical value characteristic for the transmit power is compared to a comparison value and the length of a time interval is measured in which the characteristic value at least reaches or exceeds the comparison value. Depending on the length of this time interval the transmit power is set.

Abstract: The transceiver features a fast de-excitation circuit, by means of which the transceiver can be very quickly de-energized or de-excited after sending of signals. The fast de-excitation circuit can be realized in the simplest case as a controllable switch with series-connected resistor. The transceiver is thus ready to receive signals again very fast, i.e. in the range of a few oscillation periods. With bidirectional data communication between transceiver and transponder the danger of malfunctions is avoided or at least reduced to a minimum level.

Abstract: Disclosed are fibers and films prepared from polyesters of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably terephthalic acid, and a diol selected from 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, or 1,3-propanediol. The fibers and films contain a multifunctional epoxide additive and, optionally, an antioxidant, and show an increased dry heat stability when exposed to elevated temperatures in the presence of air while preserving excellent hydrolytic stability. Also disclosed is a process for stabilizing polyester fibers by melt blending a polyester and epoxide additive and melt spinning. The fibers and films are particularly useful in applications requiring elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed are fibers and films prepared from polyesters of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably terephthalic acid, and a diol selected from 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, or 1,3-propanediol. The fibers and films contain a multifunctional epoxide additive and, optionally, an antioxidant, and show an increased dry heat stability when exposed to elevated temperatures in the presence of air while preserving excellent hydrolytic stability. Also disclosed is a process for stabilizing polyester fibers by melt blending a polyester and epoxide additive and melt spinning. The fibers and films are particularly useful in applications requiring elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugates of an antigen coupled to a linear derivative of a &bgr;-stranded antibiotic peptide, which are useful for immunogenic agents to enhance a CTL response. Two groups of preferred peptides are derived from the antibiotics protegrin and tachyplesin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inserting or placing the low profile catheter or system in a patient. The apparatus of the present invention is designed such that it may be used both as an original device as well as a replacement device. The device is also capable of being placed or inserted in a patient in a variety of ways, including, for example, those which are highly invasive, such as those placements or insertions which occur during a surgical procedure, as well as those procedures which are minimally invasive and/or those which produce or result in little or no blood loss and which may or may not require a surgeon to perform. The present invention is intended to cover all such procedures as discussed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low profile device having a head, a catheter segment, and a retention mechanism. The head of the catheter has at least two openings through which fluid may pass to or from a patient, the head having a low profile relative to a patient when the catheter is properly positioned in the patient. The catheter has at least a first and second lumen, each lumen being in communication with at least one of the openings of the head. The openings in the head of the catheter are designed to allow for the passage of fluid into the catheter and/or out of the patient. The low profile head may contribute to a reduction in the number of removals or displacements of as compared to traditional “on-low profile” apparatus in that the amount or length of the catheter or system which extends external the patients body is significantly less.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inserting or placing the low profile catheter or system in a patient. The apparatus of the present invention is designed such that it may be used both as an original device as well as a replacement device. The device is also capable of being placed or inserted in a patient in a variety of ways, including, for example, those which are highly invasive, such as those placements or insertions which occur during a surgical procedure, as well as those procedures which are minimally invasive and/or those which produce or result in little or no blood loss and which may or may not require a surgeon to perform. The present invention is intended to cover all such procedures as discussed herein.

Abstract: A system and method of implementing a virtual data modification breakpoint register (V-DMBR) are provided. First, a compiler is modified to insert instructions to have a value of a monitored data copied into another memory address. The compiler is further modified to insert into the program commands to compare the two values upon each function call entry and exit and to go to a software handler if a difference ensues. Then, when a piece of data is to be monitored for corruptions or modifications while a program is executing, the address of the data is entered into the program and the program is re-compiled. Alternatively, a debugger may be used to activate the invention. In that case, the data to be monitored is passed to an executing program using the debugger. But as before, the executing program must have been compiled using the modified compiler.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for halting input/output error propagation in the logically partitioned data processing system. All components associated with the bridge are identified to form a set of failed components in response to detecting an error state in a bridge within a set of bridges in the logical partitioned data processing system. An identification of the failed components is stored in which the identification is used by each partition during a boot process.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed for preventing machine crashes due to hard errors in one of multiple, different processors that are included in a logically partitioned data processing system. An error occurring in one of the processors is detected. A determination is then made regarding whether the processor has been deconfigured. The partition is then rebooted only in response to a determination that the processor has been deconfigured and will not be included in the partition processor resources. Thus, only the configured processors are rebooted. The deconfigured processor is not rebooted.

Abstract: In order to drive it with compatible electromagnetic interference, a circuit breaker is charged with a high charging current until the drain current exceeds a current threshold. The circuit breaker is then charged further with a smaller charging current associated with the desired rate of rise, until the drain voltage falls below a predefined voltage threshold. The circuit breaker is then charged further with the high charging current for a predefined period. In order to close the circuit breaker, a nearly reverse sequence is followed.

Abstract: A power output stage for switching inductive loads contains a series circuit having a load and a switching transistor. A series connected circuit formed of a blocking diode and a multiplicity of Zener diodes is disposed between the drain and gate electrodes of the switching transistor. A capacitor, a resistor or a series or parallel circuit of a capacitor and a resistor is disposed in parallel with at least one of the Zener diodes. The circuit configuration rounds off the pronounced kink in the drain voltage when the Zener protection cuts in during a switched state of the switching transistor.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly lung cancer.