Abstract: A system 10 comprises first and second user machines 12, 14. Information content can be communicated from the first machine 12 to the second machine 14. The first machine 12 is in a first network 16. The second machine 14 is in a second network 18. Security in the second network 18 cannot be controlled from the first machine 12. The machine 12 sends information content 24 to a server 22 which stores the content 24. Content 24 is sent to the server 22 as a datastream with control content 26. The server 22 prevents access to the content 24 from the second machine 14, except by a second user authorised by the control content 26.

Abstract: We describe methods and compositions for treating a patient suffering from a hyperproliferative disorder or photoageing. Our methods involve blocking the activity of a retinol binding protein receptor (RBPr) in cells of the patient, and/or administering to the patient an antagonist of a retinol binding protein receptor (RBPr) and/or lowering the endogenous level of retinoic acid (RA) in cells of said patient.

Abstract: A high speed detection system and method capable of generating audits of investigable patterns from log data using techniques for grouping and filtering the data so as to create vectors of patterns which can be then further analyzed by applying conditional filters to conclude that a threat may be active has been created to solve at least the above discussed problems.

Abstract: An adaptive parser capable of automatically reordering expressions such that more commonly matched expressions are tested earlier than less commonly matched expressions; by reordering the expressions in this manner, less frequently matched expressions are less frequently tested, or may not be tested at all, thereby lowering the overall number of tests and increasing the amount of data that can be parsed in a given time period.

Abstract: We disclose a method of diagnosis of a disease, or susceptibility to a disease associated with abnormal cell-cell adhesion between epithelial cells, the method comprising detection of a mutation in a nucleic acid encoding an adhesion protein, a protease, or a protease inhibitor of an individual. Methods of making medicaments and methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adaptive parser capable of automatically reordering expressions such that more commonly matched expressions are tested earlier than less commonly matched expressions; by reordering the expressions in this manner, less frequently matched expressions are less frequently tested, or may not be tested at all, thereby lowering the overall number of tests and increasing the amount of data that can be parsed in a given time period.

Abstract: A high speed detection system and method capable of generating audits of investigable patterns from log data using techniques for grouping and filtering the data so as to create vectors of patterns which can be then further analyzed by applying conditional filters to conclude that a threat may be active has been created to solve at least the above discussed problems.

Abstract: A composite armor panel and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of ceramic spheres are positioned in contact with an armor substrate. A polyurea layer is interposed between the plurality of ceramic spheres such that the polyurea layer partially encapsulates the plurality of ceramic spheres and bonds the plurality of ceramic spheres to the armor substrate. The plurality of ceramic spheres are partially exposed and oriented in a direction of anticipated impact.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate prepolymer component is disclosed that reacts with an isocyanate-reactive component in the preparation of a polyurethane-polyurea polymer. In one embodiment, a polyisocyanate in an amount of from about 50% to about 98% is reacted with a reactive component in an amount from about 2% to about 50% by weight. The polyisocyanate has an average functionality of about 2 to about 3. The reactive component includes from about 20% to about 100% by weight, based on 100% by weight of the reactive component, of at least one organic compound having a mercaptan functional moiety. The resulting polyisocyanate prepolymer component has an NCO group content of about 3% to about 50%.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that provide for coating a substrate. In one embodiment, the coating system includes a polyurethane-polyurea polymer disposed on a surface of the substrate. The polyurethane-polyurea polymer has a mercaptan content of about 0.5% to about 5.0% and is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate prepolymer component and an isocyanate-reactive component.

Abstract: An isocyanate-reactive component is disclosed that reacts with a liquid polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate prepolymer in the preparation of a polyurethane-polyurea polymer. In one embodiment, a polyisocyanate component is reacted with an isocyanate-reactive component. The polyisocyanate component has an NCO group content of about 3% to about 50% and an average functionality of about 2 to about 3. The isocyanate-reactive component includes from about 20% to about 90% by weight, based on 100% by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component, of at least one organic compound having a mercaptan functional moiety.

Abstract: Tubular structures and methods for making tubular structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method for making a tubular structure includes modifying a surface of a structure. After modifying the surface, the structure is bonded to a metal layer, thereby forming a composite sheet. Then, the composite sheet is shaped into a tubular structure.

Abstract: The inventive concept relates to the inactivation of allergens using inhibitors for hydrolytic enzymes, and preferably proteases. Embraced within the overall inventive concept is the use of hydrolytic enzyme inhibitors for manufacture of medicaments for the prophylactic treatment of allergic conditions, and formulations for their use. Also, there is included a method for the manufacture of air treatment devices with the enzyme inhibitor bound to the surface of the support material such as an air filter. There is also a formulation containing the enzyme inhibitors for inactivating allergenic residues on fabrics or carpets.

Abstract: We disclose a method of diagnosis of a disease, or susceptibility to a disease associated with abnormal cell-cell adhesion between epithelial cells, the method comprising detection of a mutation in a nucleic acid encoding an adhesion protein, a protease, or a protease inhibitor of an individual.

Abstract: Tubular structures and methods for making tubular structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method for making a tubular structure includes modifying a surface of a structure. After modifying the surface, the structure is bonded to a metal layer, thereby forming a composite sheet. Then, the composite sheet is shaped into a tubular structure.

Abstract: We describe methods and compositions for treating a patient suffering from a hyperproliferative disorder or photoageing. Our methods involve blocking the activity of a retinol binding protein receptor (RBPr) in cells of the patient, and/or administering to the patient an antagonist of a retinol binding protein receptor (RBPr) and/or lowering the endogenous level of retinoic acid (RA) in cells of said patient.

Abstract: For communicating over optical routes, route monitoring and protection are provided. In routes carrying signals on each of a number of wave lengths a tapped fraction of the signal is demultiplexed and an individual wave length is detected for determining performance and for triggering switching to alternative monitored routes carrying the same signal. Switching of all wave lengths if one shows faulty, with either a single wave length or all wave lengths being monitored is shown. Performance of a long wave length component is employed to determine route quality for shorter wave lengths as well. In bi-directional communication systems, performance of a wave length moving in one direction through a route determines route quality for transmission in the other direction, as well. Progressive sampling and digitization of the tapped signal and comparison to a digitized reference enables high sensitivity of monitoring.

Abstract: Fiber optic power splitters having a central fiber and a selected number of surrounding fibers spaced periodically around the central fiber and the method of fabricating such splitters are described. For splitters having between three and five surrounding fibers, the central fiber is made to have a reduced diameter relative to the surrounding fibers so that it contacts each of the surrounding fibers and each of the surrounding fibers, likewise, touches each of its neighboring fibers. For splitters having seven or more surrounding fibers, the diameters of the surrounding fibers are reduced relative to the central fiber so that mutual contact is made among the set of equal diameter surrounding fibers and the central fiber. The equation governing the relative diameters of the central and surrounding fibers, and methods of obtaining uniform diameter reduction in an optical fiber are described.

Abstract: An optical fiber unit assembly package consists of a protective body having a lid and defining a volume, an entry for an optical fiber cable penetrating the body, at least one optical fiber cable extending through the entry and defining a conduit for an optical fiber cable. An anchor for an optical fiber cable is disposed within the entry as is a clamp for an optical fiber extending through the conduit within the package in a manner to isolate an internal optical fiber unit assembly within the volume from tensile forces applied externally upon the fiber. Secure mounting for optical fiber units within the volume are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single mode fiber optic coupler which is wavelength independent and a method of manufacture thereof. The coupler comprises two single mode fibers positioned side by side which are fused in a manner such that they taper down into a substantially circular cross section coupling region wherein the two cores of the fibers run therethrough. In its most preferred aspect to achieve wavelength independence, the fibers are selected to have indexes of refraction at the core which are sufficiently different such that uniform coupling throughout a broad range of light wavelengths is achieved.