Abstract: Systems and methods are used to store an electronic record of all product ion spectra of all detectable compounds of a sample. A plurality of product ion scans are performed on a tandem mass spectrometer one or more times in a single sample analysis across a mass range using a plurality of mass selection windows. All sample product ion spectra of all detectable compounds for each mass selection window are produced. All sample product ion spectra for each mass selection window are received from the tandem mass spectrometer using a processor. All sample product ion spectra for each mass selection window are stored as an electronic record of all detectable compounds of the sample using the processor. The electronic record is used to characterize compounds known at the time the electronic record is stored or to characterize compounds that became known after the electronic record was stored.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for automatically establishing the relationship between the semantic data of an information source with running widgets using said data as input parameters. On one hand, the method comprises establishing the configuration by means of selecting the parts of the information source which will be used as input parameters of the widgets, identifying which widgets will be initialised with said parameters, choosing the mode of sharing that information; and on the other hand, using the configuration information for running the widget with the aforementioned parameters. Various applications are therefore integrated automatically, widgets being run based on the web page content and without user intervention, which allows integrating applications at runtime.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and system for performing a transaction that includes providing an image valid only for a determined transaction; displaying the image on a screen of a communication terminal of a first user involved in the determined transaction; recognizing the displayed image through a terminal of a second user involved in the determined transaction; verifying the validity of the recognized image; and once the image has been validated, performing the determined transaction.

Abstract: A system for disbursing funds is described. The system includes a memory for storing cardholder information and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a cardholder identification, to receive a unique identifier from an instrument used for purchasing at least one of goods and services, to associate the unique identifier with the cardholder information based on the received cardholder identification, and to send the unique identifier and the cardholder information to a server. Methods and machine-readable storage media are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to composite blend membranes formed from blends of one or more polyelectrolytes, and one or more types of nanoparticles. Preferably the blend also includes one or more fluoropolymers. The addition of the nanoparticles was found to enhance the conductivity and mechanical properties of the membranes.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device for storing and retrieving one or more binary digits or for increasing persistence time of memory storage for one or more binary digits through Stochastic Resonance, comprising: a. a circuit with at least one bistable element; b. means for introducing an input signal into the circuit; c. means for introducing an adequate amount of noise signal into the circuit and/or means for adjusting the thresholds of the bistable elements and/or means for adjusting the output levels of the bistable elements, whereby the input signal, added to the noise signal, surpasses the transition thresholds, and d. means for detecting the output signal state. The invention is based on the surprising fact that it is possible to store one or more binary digits in a system capable of using existing and inevitable noise in the system advantageously for storage purposes.

Abstract: A method for managing an operation in a service terminal through a remote server, wherein said service terminal comprises a plurality of modules, and a communications interface configured for communicating with said remote server, wherein said remote server comprises a plurality of applications and a communications interface.

Abstract: A method for managing an operation in a service terminal through a remote server includes sending a request from said service terminal to said remote server to download, at least, one algorithm of, at least, one application; transmitting said, at least, one algorithm from said server to the service terminal and loading it in said state machine; generating an event as a response to a user interaction with one of said modules of the service terminal; associating an information to said event and sending it to the state machine; processing said information in the state machine and obtaining at least one operation to be performed on any of the modules of the service terminal by using said, at least, one algorithm already loaded in the state machine; identifying the module on which said at least one operation is intended to be performed and interacting with said module by performing said at least one operation in the service terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary contact block. The auxiliary contact block comprises a housing and a tool free latching mechanism. The tool free latching mechanism further comprising a stationary member integral to the housing and a latching bar. The latching bar comprising a button in communication with a moveable member by a central body.

Abstract: An artificial daisy flower with the petals 14-38 being detachable for the purpose of guessing answers. The daisy will have the look and the feel of a real one, having a stem 10 and leaves 11 & 12 like the natural one.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for determining the antibody specificity profile in an individual. This specificity profile reveals the individual's immune response to multiple antigens and/or epitopes of autoantigens, allergens, graft antigens, etc. The antibody specificity profile is determined through the binding of patient samples comprising antibodies to the arrays. The array can comprises antigens and epitopes. The invention also provides the means and methods for determining antigen or epitope specificity profiles that can be used in the development of either generic and individualized diagnosis and treatment for immune related diseases, including autoimmune disease, allergy and graft rejection.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying individuals predisposed to essential hypertension and related conditions such as salt sensitivity by detecting the presence of polymorphic or mutant forms of the GRK4 gene, or its expression product. Also disclosed are methods for identifying polymorphic or mutant GRK4s in individuals known to be suffering from such conditions, as well as methods and compositions for conducting drug discovery and therapeutic intervention.

Abstract: Security cryptographic device comprising a device essentially characterized by the mechanism of bolts (7 and 7a), with different features, thereof and at least one tool for operating the bolts (3). Depending on the features of the bolts (7 y 7a), the latter can operate in one or several directions and/or in one or both directions and can lock automatically and/or on being operated and be operated individually or together. Depending on the features of the device, not all the tools for operating bolts (3) have to match all the bolts (7 and 7a), nor do all the bolts (7 and 7a) have to match all the cavities (5), which means having to know which bolt (7 and 7a) matches each cavity (5), which tool (3) matches each bolt (7 and 7a), and whether or not each bolt (7 and 7a) should be operated.

Abstract: A handle connection for a manual utensil or tool, whereby the implement (2) has a biconical through-hole and there is a handle head (1) on the handle with an exterior surface that matches the surface of the hole in which it is inset. The handle head (1) presents an interior hole (40), at the outlet (31) of which in the outgoing angle zone (Z2) there is a wedge (5) that, when pressure is applied to this outgoing angle zone (Z2), makes the zone fit flush with the hole. It has a fastening screw (7), the body of which (16) passes through the wedge (5), and it is screwed by threads (15 and 151) directly/indirectly to the head of the handle (1), which screw has a head (9) that directly/indirectly abuts against the implement (2) such that the head of the handle (1) works like a nut with respect to the fastening screw (7).

Abstract: Handle junction for manual implement or tool, where the implement (2) has a hole (11), (11?) where the handle head is imbedded (1), which, to this end, has its outer surface connected with that of the hole (11), (11?) where it is imbedded; and consists of a binding screw (7) with built-in self-blocking mechanism (4) which abutts on the implement itself (2) or on a wedge (5) and is screwed indirectly to the handle head (1) through a third element (3) which is fastened with no possibility of turning on it; this third element (3) and the handle head (1) being of different material. Preferably applicable to hand tools, such as hammers or great-bench hammers.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for determining the antibody specificity profile in an individual. This specificity profile reveals the individual's immune response to multiple antigens and/or epitopes of autoantigens, allergens, graft antigens, etc. The antibody specificity profile is determined through the binding of patient samples comprising antibodies to the arrays. The array can comprises antigens and epitopes. The invention also provides the means and methods for determining antigen or epitope specificity profiles that can be used in the development of either generic and individualized diagnosis and treatment for immune related diseases, including autoimmune disease, allergy and graft rejection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary contact block. The auxiliary contact block comprises a housing and a tool free latching mechanism. The tool free latching mechanism further comprising a stationary member integral to the housing and a latching bar. The latching bar comprising a button in communication with a moveable member by a central body.

Abstract: A hold-down device is provided for securing graphic arts die plates or die to flat bed or rotary chases having a series of generally cylindrical, hold-down device-receiving cavities. The chase cavities have an innermost portion of greater diameter than the outermost portion of the cavity, presenting a downwardly-facing shoulder therebetween. The device, which is adapted to be inserted in one of the cavities, has a pair of opposed, generally semi-circular anchor members. A fulcrum component positioned between the anchor members has a generally circular fulcrum section received in respective, opposed internal grooves in the anchor members. A lock ring that interconnects the ends of the members remote from the fulcrum section, biases those ends toward one another. When the device is installed in a cavity, the ends of the anchor members are forced toward one another to an extent that the device will fit within the outermost portion of the cavity.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating or preventing a disease in an animal associated with one or more self-protein(s), -polypeptide(s), or -peptide(s) that is present or involved in a non-physiologic process in the animal comprising administering to the animal a self-vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the self-protein(s), -polypeptide(s) or -peptide(s) associated with the disease. Administration of the self-vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the self-protein(s), -polypeptide(s) or -peptide(s) modulates an immune response to the self-protein(s), -polypeptide(s) or -peptide(s) expressed from administration of the self-vector.