Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a behavioral responsive adaptive context engine for emotionally-responsive experiences are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: Emergency call-routing apparatus, and an associated method, for use in a packet-based, telephonic network. An emergency call router is positioned selectably to provide local call handling functionality to a local network that is normally connected by way of an access gateway to the telephonic network whose operation is normally controlled by a softswitch. The apparatus is used when, e.g., a total communication link failure condition occurs between the access gateway and the softswitch. The emergency call router selectably routes calls within the local network to permit continued, local calling functionality in spite of the failure of the communication link. High-priority calls, such as calls placed to an emergency dispatch center, are routed within the local network to a designated, local-network station. And local calls are also selectably routed by the emergency call router. A call priority scheme is also used in the event that call capacity is exceeded.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a prognosis of disease—free survival for a cancer patient. The invention further relates to methods of prognosticating recurrence or metastasis by determining a level of an MTA1 polypeptide in the patient. Yet further, the methods allow for prognosticating and/or predicting micrometastasis in a patient and offer the improvement in the efficacy of clinical treatment of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: The invention pertains to differential gene expression profiles for docetaxel responsiveness. The invention identifies molecular profiles in primary breast cancers that appear to predict response or lack of response to docetaxel. This invention provides methods involving prediction of docetaxel responsiveness as well as arrays for use in determining docetaxel responsivness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions regarding a specific mutation in estrogen receptor alpha and their use as diagnostic markers in breast tissue, such as premalignant lesions, for the development of breast cancer. More specifically, cells of breast cancer whose nucleic acid comprises the estrogen receptor alpha mutation identify the breast cancer to be an invasive breast cancer.

Abstract: A temperature sensor comprising: a hollow tube with a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is closed sealing a cavity within the tube from an environment outside of the tube and wherein the first end has an exterior cylindrical surface; a temperature responsive sensing element within the tube proximate to the second end; a glass cylinder having an inner cylindrical surface in sealing engagement with the exterior cylindrical surface of the first end of the tube; and a sensor housing having an inner cylindrical cavity bounded by an inner cylindrical wall, wherein an outer cylindrical surface of the glass cylinder is sealingly engaged with the inner cylindrical wall.

Abstract: A method for locating blood vessels in a live human body utilizing infrared scanning and imaging techniques to distinguish relative temperature differences between blood carrying vessels and surrounding human tissue. An infrared imaging camera is used to detect the emissions of an object to differentiate the specific elevated surface temperature associated with blood vessels in a human body and surrounding tissue and marking same by the introduction of a marking device visible through temperature differentiation within the infrared imaging field.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the identification of cloned DNA sequences that reveal individual multiallele loci. The loci are used in the process of the present invention to provide convenient and accurate genetic identification. A large number of clones that recognize VNTR loci have been isolated from a cosmid library and characterized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene and its gene product. The invention further relates to methods for the detection in and treatment of humans having defective NF1 genes and for detection of tumors caused by a defective NF1 gene.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the identification of cloned DNA sequences that reveal individual multiallele loci. The loci are used in the process of the present invention to provide convenient and accurate genetic identification. A large number of clones that recognize VNTR loci have been isolated from a cosmid library and characterized.

Abstract: A structured meat product which may resemble a natural cut of meat comprises a lean portion formed by extrusion of multiple lean meat chunks bonded by a protein exudate and a fat cap or rim formed by simultaneous extrusion of a fat emulsion. The product is made by preparing chunks of lean meat substantially free of fat, gristle and sinew. The muscle scaffold network is slackened e.g., by multiple severing of the connective tissue of the lean meat chunks. These chunks then are massaged under reduced pressure to produce the protein exudate, while sufficient water is added to obtain a desired protein-to-moisture ratio. Fat trimmings are ground and blended into an emulsion which is simultaneously extruded with the lean meat chunks through separate but adjacent extrusion heads which may be shaped to produce a product resembling a steak, roast or other conventional cut of natural meat.

Abstract: A drip coffee maker which makes an aqueous infusion which has a water inlet control means for controlling the entry of water into a brewing chamber from an upper hot water chamber.