Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a negotiable instrument. The trophy can be detachable from the negotiable instrument. Methods can include providing one or more incentive messages.

Abstract: An amino acid sequence Arg-Lys-Met-Leu-Lys-Ser-Thr-Arg-Arg-Gln-Arg-Arg (SEQ ID NO:1) functions as a protein transduction domain (PTD) and is capable of delivering small molecules, proteins, and nucleic acids to an intracellular compartment of a cell. An amino terminal lysine linker improves the efficiency of the PTD. A nuclear localization signal can be used to target the PTD to a cell's nucleus. The PTD can be used in PTD-cargo moiety complexes that can reversibly immortalize cells and increase cell viability in culture.

Abstract: Separation of components of a sample in an ion mobility spectrometer using a supply of selectively interactive gaseous particles

Abstract: The electrical nerve stimulation unit in accordance with the present invention generally includes a housing, an input panel, a display panel, a controller, a first channel output, a second channel output, and a power system. While the device is generally described in terms of use as a TENS unit, it must be noted that other nerve stimulation applications for the device are envisioned as well. The myriad of intelligent and proactive programmable software functions and features of the present invention are executed on the controller's microprocessor. For instance, open lead monitoring, soft recovery implementation, compliance monitoring, and enhanced power management are all controlled and monitored through the interfacing of the processor with the various devices and hardware on the unit's hardware platform.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a negotiable instrument. The trophy can be detachable from the negotiable instrument. Methods can include providing one or more incentive messages.

Abstract: A online method and system by which a sender can order and have delivered to a recipient a printed greeting message having a negotiable payment instrument included therewith or attached thereto is disclosed. The method enables the sender to pre-select the basic format of the greeting message based on the occasion for sending the greeting message and payment instrument. Based on the occasion, the system suggests a graphic and message that can be included in the greeting message. The sender can accept the suggested graphic and message or customize one or both. The sender also selects the amount of the payment instrument and pays for the cost of the payment instrument and other related fees and charges using online methods. Once payment authorization has been received, the greeting message and payment instrument are printed using known printing techniques, inserted into an envelope, and mailed to the recipient.

Abstract: Detector device for analyzing ions of high mass using a time-of-flight (TOF) analytical method, consisting of a mass spectrometer 1, accelerating electrodes 2 and a magnetic field and/or electric field, all of which serves to deflect secondary ions 5 emerging from a first conversion dynode 8, so that the secondary ions impinge according to polarity on a second 7 and third 7' conversion dynode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the laser desorption of analyte molecular ions, especially of biomolecules, from a specimen. The object of the invention is to improve a process of this type in such a way that intact desorption of biomolecules, preferably of large molecular mass, is also possible with a laser. This is achieved by using laser light of a wavelength of about 300 nm or greater than 300 nm and using a matrix which is able to absorb in the selected wavelength range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-adjusting headlight system for vehicles to maintain proper forward vertical alignment of the headlight even when the vehicle is unevenly loaded in the front to rear direction. The system comprises a housing which is secured to the body of the vehicle. A headlight frame is provided, within which the headlight id mounted. The frame is mounted on a pivot secured to the housing, to pivot freely about a horizontal axis. The frame is balanced on the pivot so that the beam of the headlight is normally properly forwardly aligned. The balance means comprises a pendulum downwardly extending from the frame on an arm. A portion of the pendulum is attractive to magnetism. An electromagnet is secured to the car body and positioned in the vicinity of that portion of the pendulum so as, when actuated, to secure the pendulum and hence the headlight frame, in that particular relative position with respect to the car body. The electromagnet is actuable by a driver as required.