Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a smaller form factor by including two ferrule assemblies in a housing. The housing accepts a push-pull mechanism that allows for insertion and removal from a carrier as well as an adapter. The push-pull mechanism may also include a flexure member to return the push-pull mechanism. Polarity of the fiber optic connector may also be selected by use of the push-pull mechanism.

Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a smaller form factor by including two ferrule assemblies in a housing. The housing accepts a push-pull mechanism that allows for insertion and removal from a carrier as well as an adapter. The push-pull mechanism may also include a flexure member to return the push-pull mechanism. Polarity of the fiber optic connector may also be selected by use of the push-pull mechanism.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector assembly is mated with a bracket on a printed circuit board at one end and inserted into a backplane adapter that is adjacent a backplane. In particular a spring push in slidingly attached to the bracket and also to the housing of the fiber optic connector assembly. The housing of the fiber optic connector assembly insertable into the backplane adapter using passive alignment features. A fiber optic ferrule in the fiber optic connector assembly is biased in a forward direction by a spring in the spring push. At the same time the spring allows for movement of the spring push within the housing to allow for movement of the printed circuit board relative to the backplane adapter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-podocalyxin antibodies, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such antibodies and compositions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the treatment of cancer in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. Antibodies specific for podocalyxin designated Ab1 and 3G2 are disclosed, as is the use of said antibodies for the inhibition of growth of a tumor that expresses podocalyxin, and the use of said anti bodies for targeting tumour endothelial cells that express podocalyxin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-podocalyxin antibodies, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such antibodies and compositions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the treatment of cancer in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. Antibodies specific for podocalyxin designated Ab1 and 3G2 are disclosed, as is the use of said antibodies for the inhibition of growth of a tumor that expresses podocalyxin, and the use of said antibodies for targeting tumour endothelial cells that express podocalyxin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-podocalyxin antibodies, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such antibodies and compositions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the treatment of cancer in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. Antibodies specific for podocalyxin designated Ab1 and 3G2 are disclosed, as is the use of said antibodies for the inhibition of growth of a tumor that expresses podocalyxin, and the use of said antibodies for targeting tumour endothelial cells that express podocalyxin.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing network clocks comprising the following steps: measuring with a first magnetometer the geomagnetic field at a first network node; processing data measured by the first magnetometer to generate first sensor spatially-coherent data; measuring with a second total field magnetometer the Earth's magnetic field at a second network node, wherein the second magnetometer is physically separated from the first magnetometer by a distance of up to one kilometer; processing data measured by the second magnetometer to generate second sensor spatially-coherent data; transmitting the first sensor spatially-coherent data from the first network node to the second network node; calculating a clock drift between the first and second network nodes based on the first sensor spatially-coherent data and the second sensor spatially-coherent data; and adjusting the second node system clock to match the first node system clock based on the calculated clock drift.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for characterized pre-distortion calibration is provided. The method begins with the selection of a number of devices to be characterized. The number of devices selected may be a subset of a larger group of devices. The selected number of devices is then characterized. The method avoids characterizing the large group of devices. The apparatus includes a processor for performing pre-distortion calibration, a processor for averaging curves for each RF gain index on each channel, and a non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A method involves adapting a vessel detection algorithm based upon received synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image data and associated metadata, detecting one or more vessels within an image tile of the SAR image data by iteratively applying the adapted vessel detection algorithm to successive portions of the image tile, discarding a detected vessel if a false alarm is determined, extracting one or more features from the detected vessels that are not discarded, and generating one or more output products based upon the extracted features.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for an optical system is provided. Two concentric eccentric rings support a back end of an optical element. The movements of the two rings relative to each other re-position the back end to affect the orientation of the field of view of the optical element. A clamp ring is provided to fix the position of the back end after the adjustment is completed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device package, such as an electronic system package, that is suitable for use in harsh military or commercial environments. The package components, including a base enclosure and mating cover, comprise a series of interconnected electrically conductive materials, forming a tortuous electrically conductive path, that advantageously shield electromagnetic interference (“EMI”). The electrically conductive, EMI-shielding layers and other coated layers (e.g., insulative electrocoated paint layers) are smooth layers that provide corrosion resistance to the interior and exterior surfaces of the package. The package is also designed such that its components form a water tight seal. Thus, innovatively, the package comprises a combination of components that synergistically shield electromagnetic interference, resist interior and exterior corrosion, and form a water tight seal. The package is configured to pass military specification EMI and salt fog standard testing.

Abstract: A bulk materials bin is able to contain heavy landscape materials such as gravel. A base has a box shape with an open front along a long side. U shaped side panels nest inside the base for transport. In the extended mode some or all of the side panels are lifted from the base to a desired depth of the bin. Bolts secure the side panels together. Side struts prevent bowing and slipping of bins. A retractable ramp allows front loader to enter the bin for loading/unloading. A lifting bar provides loading/unloading of bins and can lock into place to provide secure storage area for equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device package, such as an electronic system package, that is suitable for use in harsh military or commercial environments. The package components, including a base enclosure and mating cover, comprise a series of interconnected electrically conductive materials, forming a tortuous electrically conductive path, that advantageously shield electromagnetic interference (“EMI”). The electrically conductive, EMI-shielding layers and other coated layers (e.g., insulative electrocoated paint layers) are smooth layers that provide corrosion resistance to the interior and exterior surfaces of the package. The package is also designed such that its components form a water tight seal. Thus, innovatively, the package comprises a combination of components that synergistically shield electromagnetic interference, resist interior and exterior corrosion, and form a water tight seal. The package is configured to pass military specification EMI and salt fog standard testing.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a sensor payload (20) capable of generating image signals, an electronic control unit (ECU) (40) for controlling the sensor payload and a hand held control unit (80) in communication with the ECU for use by an operator to input control commands to the ECU. The hand held control unit (80) includes a front facing control panel surface (84) having control elements distributed thereon and an orthogonally disposed bottom surface (94). A handle (96) extends from the enclosure bottom surface (94) with the handle longitudinal axis disposed at an angle (A) of between 175 and 135 degrees with respect to the control panel surface (84). In a second embodiment, the senor system includes a lap top control unit (LCU) (300) reconfigurable by an operator to swap movable control module (312, 306) from a base unit left side receiving port (320) to a base unit right side receiving port (318) to accommodate both left and right-handed users.

Abstract: A rotatable payload support turret for operation in a potentially hazardous environment includes a fixed element attached to a vehicle or fixed structure and a rotatable element, supported for rotation with respect to the fixed element. The turret includes a camera payload having a pointing direction configured to be upwardly pointing. An annular clearance gap formed between the fixed element and the rotatable element is sealed by a conventional gas tight magnetic fluid seal element. A wiper seal is also provided in the clearance gap between the location of the magnetic fluid and the external environment to prevent breakdown of the magnetic fluid by elements of the potentially hazardous environment. The clearance gap may also form a labyrinth seal having up to three legs that are oriented to oppose a gravitational force direction.

Abstract: An energy storage system including a housing adapted to rest on a supporting surface. The housing has a plurality of openings formed therein. Each of a predetermined number of the plurality of openings has a door mounted therein. The housing includes a sump, and located inside the housing are one or more racks. Each of the racks is adapted to hold a plurality of energy storing devices. The racks may include sliding shelves or energy storing device access mechanisms which permit each energy storing device to be moved from a first position to a second position. In addition, and optionally, the racks may be mounted on wheels so that they may be moved within the housing in order to provide access to the energy storing devices mounted thereon.