Abstract: This present subject disclosure provides a novel implant which is readily adjustable to provide a precise angle of lordosis. The implant may be positioned while in low profile, collapsed geometry, and may be expanded when in place to provide a precise angle of lordosis.

Abstract: Provided herein are biomarkers for cancer screening and monitoring. In particular, provided herein are lipid biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, risk, and response to treatment.

Abstract: A method for strength and conditioning of the voluntary muscle and its ligaments in the prostate gland. The method uses a device inserted into the urethra to both extend and offer the contracting muscle resistance enabling the exercise of an unopposed muscle. This method reverses the atrophy of this gland known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) which every man will experience should they live into their nineties.

Abstract: A method of modeling fluid flow in a computational fluid dynamics model space in a way that tracks both linear and rotational position of the modeled flow in the model space by representing flow elements as resistors and resistor arrays having resistance valued relative to the fluid flow.

Abstract: A method of modeling fluid flow in a computational fluid dynamics model space in a way that tracks both linear and rotational position of the modeled flow in the model space by representing flow elements as resistors and resistor arrays having resistance valued relative to the fluid flow.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for integrating electronic mail, voice mail, and fax mail in a universal mailbox. Message receivers may access their messages with a telephone or a computer regardless of the communication medium used by the message sender. Using a telephone, message receivers may playback voice mail, redirect fax mail, and “listen” to e-mail through a text-to-speech conversion process. Using a computer and modem, message receivers may playback voice mail, view fax mail, and read e-mail by accessing the universal mailbox via connection software. Message senders and receivers may choose from a variety of filter and forward options that allow them to manage their communications via the universal mailbox. Forwarding and conversion of messages is performed automatically. The options are used to define a set of rules to be applied to inbound and outbound messages so that messages are sent and received in accordance with the preferences of the senders and receivers.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for integrated electronic mail, voice mail, and fax mail messaging. A common message format is defined for use by an electronic mail service and a telecommunications service so electronic mail messages that may include voice and fax mail attachments may be exchanged between the services. Message senders and receivers may choose from a variety of filter and forward options that allow them to manage their communications and specify a preference for receiving messages at the electronic mail or telecommunications service. Forwarding and conversion of messages is performed automatically. The options are used to define a set of rules to be applied to inbound and outbound messages so that messages are sent and received in accordance with the preferences of the senders and receivers.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system is provided for testing a communications line. The method comprises removing a repeater from an access case connected to a telecommunications line, connecting a test adapter to the access case and a test extension apparatus to the test adapter. The method further comprises connecting a plurality of diagnostic equipment devices to the test extension apparatus and testing the communications line with the diagnostics equipment via the test extension apparatus. The apparatus comprises a spool having a plurality of terminals, and a length of wire wound on the spool. The wire includes a plurality of subpairs of wires each of the subpairs of wires having a first end electrically connectable to the communications line, and a second end electrically connected to a corresponding terminal on the spool.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for integrated electronic mail, voice mail, and fax mail messaging. A common message format is defined for use by an electronic mail service and a telecommunications service so electronic mail messages that may include voice and fax mail attachments may be exchanged between the services. Message senders and receivers may choose from a variety of filter and forward options that allow them to manage their communications and specify a preference for receiving messages at the electronic mail or telecommunications service. Forwarding and conversion of messages is performed automatically. The options are used to define a set of rules to be applied to inbound and outbound messages so that messages are sent and received in accordance with the preferences of the senders and receivers.

Abstract: Moving fluids are subjected to acceleration forces in turns, contractions, expansions and when flowing around bluff bodies. These forces can result in losses that are much larger than friction losses. For internal flow contractions, it is known that constant acceleration will eliminate pressure losses by balancing the forces that cause these accelerations with changes in static pressure. This disclosure teaches how to provide constant deceleration forces in expansions (diffusers) by maintaining a constant area to shear surface ratio, known as hydraulic diameter. Also taught, is how to design a turn vane array that has a hydraulic diameter equal to the upstream ducting diameter. Lastly, that these design techniques apply equally well to external flow regimes and a simple calculation demonstrates this method. Constant Acceleration Fluid Dynamics, results in ducting and bluff bodies that have no losses other than friction.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): wherein B, C, D, E, R1, R2 and R3 are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful as anti coagulants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): wherein B, C, D, E, R1, R2 and R3 are disclosed herein. These components are disclosed as being useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): ##STR1## wherein B, C, D, E, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: Gas flow pressure losses through fuel charge and exhaust gas flow conduits for internal combustion engines are greatly reduced by turning vanes in conduit flow bends of greater than 9.degree. around an inside radius of less than twice the effective diameter of the conduit. Such turning vanes are preferably given leading edge bevels of about 20.degree. to 24.degree. and trailing edge bevels of 13.degree. to 17.degree. which are substantially centered about an arc radius through the angular center of the flow bend.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an iron-on pocket for a pocketless shirt or similar article of clothing adapted to receive a pocket wherein a piece of pocket material substantially similar or equivalent to the shirt material and cut in the form of a pocket having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of sides a front surface, and a rear surface adapted to be operatively disposed against the surface of the shirt or article of clothing designated to receive the pocket. An attachment device including a first layer adapted to be fixedly secured to the interior surface or folded back edge surface of the pocket material proximate the peripheral edge portions of the bottom and sides of the pocket material and a second thermally-activated or heat responsive adhesive layer is fixedly secured to the first layer and has its rear surface adapted to be disposed against the shirt or clothing material in which the pocket is to be mounted.