Abstract: The subject invention provides a system and/or a method that facilitates manipulating data associated to a data storage system, wherein the data storage system has at least one of a characteristic and a constraint associated to a data model. The data model can represent the data storage system such that the data storage system is a database-based file system. A data manipulation component can manipulate data associated to the data model and enforces at least one of the constraint and the characteristic to ensure integrity of such system. In addition, an API component can be invoked to provide the manipulation of data within the data storage system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing drug efficiency. In certain embodiments, the compositions contain conjugates having the formula: D-L-S wherein D is a drug moiety; L, which may or may not be present, is a non-releasing linker moiety; and S is a substrate for a protein or lipid kinase that is overexpressed, overactive or exhibits undesired activity in a target system.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a system and/or a method that facilitates mapping a data base model to a database object. A type storage system can utilize a storage mapping of a file storage data model. The mapping can describe the database object created based at least in part upon a schema and how instances of the type described in the schema are stored and/or accessed. Furthermore, a query can be provided to find at least one of an item, a document, and/or a contact that satisfy at least one criterion. The type storage system can receive data, wherein the data is at least one of a schema, a data model, a type, a query, and query criteria via an interface to provide the storing and querying. Additionally, the type storage system can generate a view that exposes at least one instance of the type.

Abstract: The subject innovation provides a system and/or a method that facilitates developing schemas for a file storage system. A type definition component can provide a schema grammar, wherein a generator component can employ the schema grammar to build the schema for the file storage system. The schema grammar can describe information types stored in the file storage system that are represented as instances of complex types that are part of a type system that supports inheritance. The schema grammar can support a declaration of an association between types, versioning specifications, and/or content indexing specifications.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing treatment by impingement to a continuous supply of food product includes a treatment zone at an ambient pressure, a fluid delivery zone at an elevated pressure, and a circulation assembly. Impingement plates containing apertures separate the zones. When treatment fluid is drawn through the impingement apertures, jets of treatment fluid are produced and impinge upon food product traveling through the treatment zone. The apparatus can employ a conveyor mechanism to accommodate food product from a continuous supply, as opposed to batches.

Abstract: Cassette assemblies for use with analyte measurement systems are provided. A cassette assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a disk that can hold a plurality of test sensors and rotate relative to a hub. Such cassette assemblies include the capability to lock relative rotational movement between the disk and hub when the cassette assembly is outside of an analyte measurement system and allow such movement when installed in the system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for mixing a gas and a liquid to produce a gaseous vapor of the liquid that is substantially free of droplets. Gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, is divided into first and second streams. The first stream is combined in an atomization zone with the liquid, e.g., acetic acid, to form an atomized mixture of the gas and liquid. This atomized mixture is then contacted with the second gas stream in a mixing zone within a mixing/separation chamber in which the second gas stream vaporizes substantially all of the atomized liquid, and the resulting mixture of gas, vaporized liquid and residual droplets moves to the separation zone of the mixing/separation chamber. In the separation zone, the residual droplets gravitationally separate from the vaporized mixture, and the vaporized mixture free of a substantial amount of residual droplets is removed from the chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides a high aspect ratio via. A dielectric plug may fill a volume within a conformal conductive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of microbiocidal gas generation includes generating a microbiocidal agent, such as lactic acid, without the need for a carrier gas. A liquid microbiocidal agent is introduced into a heat exchanger where it is heated to generate a gaseous miocrobiocidal agent without a carrier gas for use with food products, while eliminating the costs, additional equipment and additional steps associated with the use of a carrier gas in the generation of microbiocidal agents.

Abstract: New techniques and systems may be implemented to improve error correction in speech recognition. These new techniques and systems may be implemented to correct errors in speech recognition systems may be used in a standard desktop environment, in a mobile environment, or in any other type of environment that can receive and/or present recognized speech.

Abstract: In one embodiment, provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing drug efficiency. In certain embodiments, the compositions contain conjugates having the formula: D-L-S wherein D is a drug moiety; L, which may or may not be present, is a non-releasing linker moiety; and S is a substrate for a protein or lipid kinase that is overexpressed, overactive or exhibits undesired activity in a target system.

Abstract: An apparatus for the enhancement of water quality is provided for purging a low flow area of a subterranean water distribution system. The apparatus can include: a water carrier system for transporting water through the apparatus, a flow control valve for adjusting the flow rate of water through the system; a programmable solenoid controller for activating and deactivating the flow control valve; electronic and/or optical sensing devices for measuring water quality; a data access and programming port; and an electronic control system. The components cooperate to provide a means for automatically measuring water quality and then purging water from the low flow area as required. The apparatus can discharge directly to a below ground drain such as a storm drain, sewer or drain field. Alternatively, the apparatus can have an above ground downwardly directed discharge.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for surface crust freezing of a food product utilizes a refrigeration shell enclosing a freezing chamber, the freezing chamber having a cavity shaped to substantially accommodate the shape of the exterior surface of the food product; the cavity communicating with the refrigeration shell; a transport substrate to carry the food product into the freezing chamber; a cryogen supply; and a gas circulation device in the refrigeration shell in communication with the cryogen supply to introduce a cooling flow of gas containing cryogen into the cavity so as to contact the food product along its exterior surface.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing drug efficiency. The conjugates provided are in certain embodiments, for compositions and methods in treatment of variety of diseases and have the formula 1: D-L-S??(1) or formula 2: D-L-S???(2) wherein D is a drug moiety; L, which may or may not be present, is a non-releasing linker moiety; S is a substrate for a kinase, other than a hexokinase, a protein kinase or a lipid kinase; and S? is a substrate for a phosphotransferase, other than a hexokinase, a protein kinase or a lipid kinase.

Abstract: A video on demand (VOD) gateway allows multiple incompatible and non-interoperable VOD systems to function as a single unified VOD system. A VOD gateway system includes a VOD asset gateway, a VOD session gateway, a VOD transaction gateway and a generic VOD client software program. The generic VOD client software resides in a CATV set-top box. The VOD asset gateway at the headend aggregates video inventory from multiple VOD vendor's equipment. The VOD session gateway at the headend translates a subscriber request in a generic protocol for VOD program into the proprietary protocol for a specific VOD system. The VOD transaction gateway at the headend aggregates transactions from multiple VOD vendor's equipment. In an alternate embodiment, a VOD gateway permits operators of multiple CATV systems to use multiple incompatible and non-interoperable VOD systems in each of a plurality of separate CATV systems.

Abstract: A suspension device for use in mounting a bicycle seat on a bicycle frame. The device has an upper guide member telescopically, non-rotatability mounted in a lower guide member. An air cushion is provided between the guide members for use in cushioning movement of the guide members toward each other. First connecting members are provided on the upper portion of the upper guide member for use in connecting a bicycle seat to the upper member. Second connecting members are provided on the front, top of the lower guide member for use in connecting the lower guide member to a seat post with the lower guide member affixed in cantilever fashion, behind the seat post. The seat post is adapted to be mounted on the bicycle frame. The second connecting members are adjustably mounted to the lower guide member and the upper portion of the guide member extends at an angle of between fifty and seventy fifty degrees to the second connecting members.

Abstract: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45), and a cooling heat exchanger (37) in the developer path (30) which passes in heat exchange relationship with water in a wash tank (23). The system (10) also has a blower (48), heater (49) and thermistor (52) in an air path of a dryer (24). Heater (34, 44, 49) and cooling heat exchanger (37) operation is normally controlled on a closed loop, feedback mode basis by comparing measured current temperatures in real time with preestablished setpoint temperatures. When system errors cause an absence of current valid measured temperature data, shutdown or lockout can be overridden, and temperature control continued on an open loop basis using stored historical measurement data and on-off duty cycle profiles.

Abstract: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45), and a cooling loop (37) in the developer path (30) which passes in heat exchange relationship with water in a wash tank (23). The system (10) also has a blower (48), heater (49) and thermistor (52) in an air path of a dryer (24). Actual heating and cooling rates of heating and cooling cycles are determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistors (35, 45, 52). Heater (34, 44, 49) and cooling loop (37) operation is controlled by comparing measured temperatures with preestablished setpoint temperatures. Malfunctions of system (10) are identified by comparing actual rates with rates characteristic of normal operations.

Abstract: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45). The heating rate of a heating cycle is determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistor (35). The duty cycle of heater (34) is controlled in proportion to the difference between measured actual temperature and a preestablished setpoint temperature. When replenishment occurs, until the cooler slug of replenishment becomes mixed, heater duty cycle is chosen based on prereplenishment temperature as well as measured temperature. In a modified embodiment, until the slug is mixed, a single predefined heater duty cycle is set.

Abstract: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45), and a cooling loop (37) in the developer path (30) which passes in heat exchange relationship with water in a wash tank (23). The system (10) also has a blower (48), heater (49) and thermistor (52) in an air path of a dryer (24). Actual heating and cooling rates of heating and cooling cycles are determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistors (35, 45, 52). Heater (34, 44, 49) and cooling loop (37) malfunctions are identified by comparing actual rates with rates characteristic of normal operations. Periodic readings of a precision resistor (89) are made to check for failures in analog-to-digital (87), multiplexing (86) and thermistor (35, 45, 52) circuits. An error-responsive fresh film inhibit feature, with user selectable override, is provided.