Abstract: Media are provided for performing methods of allocating tasks among computation resources in an optimal or near-optimal fashion. A method is disclosed for doing so which comprises the steps of receiving a request to instantiate a service which includes a task specification for that service; for each available computation resource, calculating a time metric for the specified task on the computation resource which incorporates a computation time and a transfer time; determining a computation resource based on the time metric calculated for each of the computation resources; selecting a bundle based on the service to be instantiated; and transmitting a message to a launcher running on the chosen computation resource that causes the launcher to instantiate the service on the chosen computation resource from the selected bundle.

Abstract: Media are provided for performing methods of allocating tasks among computation resources in an optimal or near-optimal fashion. A method is disclosed for doing so which comprises the steps of receiving a request to instantiate a service which includes a task specification for that service; for each available computation resource, calculating a time metric for the specified task on the computation resource which incorporates a computation time and a transfer time; determining a computation resource based on the time metric calculated for each of the computation resources; selecting a bundle based on the service to be instantiated; and transmitting a message to a launcher running on the chosen computation resource that causes the launcher to instantiate the service on the chosen computation resource from the selected bundle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pacifiers for new born children, and more particularly to a maturative guiding pacifier for baby comprising an intra-oral part comprising a nipple; a shield for preventing the baby from swallowing said maturative guiding pacifier; and a connecting part connecting the nipple to the shield. The maturative guiding pacifier is configured to guide, stimulate and facilitate the neuromuscular maturation process of the jaws, the dentition and the face of the baby in its earliest steps after birth. To this end, the nipple comprises a central hole to allow the baby's tongue to contact the palatal mucosa, and the connecting part comprises a transversal elongated aperture to allow the baby's upper and lower lips to come into contact.

Abstract: A seaming element and a method of seaming an industrial textile. The seaming element comprises first and second components, each constructed of a substantially planar polymeric film, comprising a textile body contacting portion and a free edge, and at least one row of pairs of substantially parallel slits spaced across the component, the slits having first ends substantially equidistant from the free edge of the component, and the pairs of slits defining strips which are deformable out of a plane of the film. When the two components are attached respectively to textile edges to be seamed, and the components are brought together, deformed strips of the first component are alignable with deformed strips of the second component to interengage the two components and to define a channel for a seam securing means, thus providing a simple and secure seam which is compatible with the properties of the textile body.

Abstract: The process for preparing a mercaptan from an olefin and hydrogen sulphide is carried out in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst composition comprising a strong acid, such as a heteropolyacid, and at least one metal belonging to group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptides and mixtures thereof useful for detecting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) infections in humans and animals. Therefore, the present invention provides SARS-CoV diagnostic methods and kits.

Abstract: The process for preparing a mercaptan from an olefin and hydrogen sulphide is carried out in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst composition comprising a strong acid, such as a heteropolyacid, and at least one metal belonging to group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the hydrorefining and/or hydroconversion of hydrocarbon charges the active phase of which comprises at least one molybdenum and tungsten sulphide solid solution within the same flake, of approximate general formula MoxW1-xSy, where x is a number strictly comprised between 0 and 1 and y is a number comprised between 1.4 and 2.6 and preferably at least one element of Group VIII.

Abstract: Quantitative and qualitative analysis of a nucleic acid analyte in a sample suspected to contain the nucleic acid analyte if achieved by first preparing a reaction mixture containing the sample and a known amount of an internal quantitation standard. At least a first aliquot of the reaction mixture is combined with a set of amplification reagents effective to amplify nucleic acids in the reaction mixture. The set of reagents includes at least one primer pair which is effective to amplify a first region of the nucleic acid analyte if present in the sample to produce a first amplified sample fragment and to amplify at least a portion of the internal quantitation standard to produce a control fragment. Amplification results in the formation of an amplification product mixture containing first amplified sample fragments and control fragments when the nucleic acid analyte is present in the sample, and only control fragments when the nucleic acid analyte is not present in the sample.

Abstract: A method for obtaining information about the allelic type of a sample of genetic material derived from an HIV-infected sample relies on the observation that using a second nested set of sequencing primers ensures the maximum potential for sequencing a particular sample. To perform the method, reagents suitable for performing the tests are suitably packaged as a kit.

Abstract: Quantitative and qualitative analysis of a nucleic acid analyte in a sample suspected to contain the nucleic acid analyte if achieved by first preparing a reaction mixture containing the sample and a known amount of an internal quantitation standard. At least a first aliquot of the reaction mixture is combined with a set of amplification reagents effective to amplify nucleic acids in the reaction mixture. The set of reagents includes at least one primer pair which is effective to amplify a first region of the nucleic acid analyte if present in the sample to produce a first amplified sample fragment and to amplify at least a portion of the internal quantitation standard to produce a control fragment. Amplification results in the formation of an amplification product mixture containing first amplified sample fragments and control fragments when the nucleic acid analyte is present in the sample, and only control fragments when the nucleic acid analyte is not present in the sample.

Abstract: A method for obtaining information about the allelic type of a sample of genetic material derived from an HIV-infected sample relies on the observation that using a second nested set of sequencing primers ensures the maximum potential for sequencing a particular sample. To perform the method, reagents suitable for performing the tests are suitably packaged as a kit.

Abstract: A device for retaining a sheath of a remote control via cable has an attachment molded integrally with a support. The attachment has a base part arising from the support to delimit a housing for accommodating a fitting of the sheath, as well as a cover linked to the base part by a film hinge, in such a way that the cover is able to pivot between an opening position for the insertion of the fitting and a locking position for trapping the fitting. In the position for locking the cover, the end fitting is held in the housing, being immobilized axially and free in rotation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for sulphurising a hydrocarbon hydrotreatment catalyst in the presence of hydrogen and at least one sulphur-containing compound. The process is characterized in that the catalyst comprises a carbon-containing compound the major portion of which is not leachable deposited in its pores. The invention is of particular application to sulphurization carried out off-site.

Abstract: Evaluation of a sample for the presence and qualitative nature of a microorganism can be performed in a single vessel by combining a natural abundance DNA sample with a sequencing mixture containing a primer pair, a thermally stable polymerase such as ThermoSequenase™ which incorporates dideoxynucleotides into an extending nucleic acid polymer at a rate which is no less than about 0.4 times the rate of incorporation of deoxynucleotides, nucleotide triphosphate feedstocks, and a chain terminating nucleotide triphosphate. The mixture is processed through multiple thermal cycles for annealing, extension and denaturation to produce a product mixture which is analyzed by electrophoresis.

Abstract: Sequencing of a selected region of a target nucleic acid polymer in a natural abundance DNA sample can be performed in a single vessel by combining the sample with a sequencing mixture containing a primer pair, a thermally stable polymerase such as Thermo Sequenase™ which incorporates dideoxynucleotides into an extending nucleic acid polymer at a rate which is no less than about 0.4 times the rate of incorporation of deoxynucleotides, nucleotide feedstocks, and a chain terminating nucleotide. The reaction mixture also includes an unconventional nucleotide and an appropriate enzyme for degradation of nucleic acid polymers containing the unconventional nucleotide. The mixture is processed through multiple thermal cycles for annealing, extension and denaturation to produce a product mixture which is analyzed by electrophoresis.

Abstract: Sequencing of a selected region of a target nucleic acid polymer in a natural abundance DNA sample can be performed in a single vessel by combining the sample with a sequencing mixture containing a primer pair, a thermally stable polymerase such as Thermo Sequenase™ which incorporates dideoxynucleotides into an extending nucleic acid polymer at a rate which is no less than about 0.4 times the rate of incorporation of deoxynucleotides, nucleotide feedstocks, and a chain terminating nucleotide. The reaction mixture also includes an unconventional nucleotide and an appropriate enzyme for degradation of nucleic acid polymers containing the unconventional nucleotide. The mixture is processed through multiple thermal cycles for annealing extension and denaturation to produce a product mixture which is analyzed by electrophoresis.

Abstract: A device for retaining a sheath of a remote control via cable has an attachment molded integrally with a support. The attachment has a base part arising from the support to delimit a housing for accommodating a fitting of the sheath, as well as a cover linked to the base part by a film hinge, in such a way that the cover is able to pivot between an opening position for the insertion of the fitting and a locking position for trapping the fitting. In the position for locking the cover, the end fitting is held in the housing, being immobilized axially and free in rotation.

Abstract: Sequencing of a selected region of a target nucleic acid polymer in a natural abundance DNA sample can be performed in a single vessel by combining the sample with a sequencing mixture containing a primer pair, a thermally stable polymerase such as Thermo Sequenase™ which incorporates dideoxynucleotides into an extending nucleic acid polymer at a rate which is no less than about 0.4 times the rate of incorporation of deoxynucleotides, nucleotide feedstocks, and a chain terminating nucleotide. The reaction mixture also includes an unconventional nucleotide and an appropriate enzyme for degradation of nucleic acid polymers containing the unconventional nucleotide. The mixture is processed through multiple thermal cycles for annealing, extension and denaturation to produce a product mixture which is analyzed by electrophoresis.

Abstract: A method for obtaining information about the allelic type of a sample of genetic material derived from an HIV-infected sample relies on the observation that using a second nested set of sequencing primers ensures the maximum potential for sequencing a particular sample. To perform the method, reagents suitable for performing the tests are suitably packaged as a kit.