Abstract: Methods for treating a demyelinating condition in a subject in need of treatment are provided. In some aspects the methods encompass administering to the subject an amount of a Ca2+-channel blocker effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In other aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject an amount of a glutamate inhibitor effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In additional aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a glutamate inhibitor, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In still other aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a hypertensive agent, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions having a Ca2+-channel blocker, a glutamate inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention a method, system and apparatus for conveying personalized content to a viewer is provided. A method for conveying personalized content comprises obtaining an indication of viewer-selected content and receiving an indication of a viewing time by which a target receiver device is required to have received the viewer-selected content. The method further comprises determining a delivery window based on the viewing time and generating a delivery component including the viewer-selected content and an identifier associated with the target receiver device. The method further comprises causing the delivery component to be delivered to the target receiver device during the delivery window.

Abstract: Flat gasket with a gasket plate which has at least one sheet metal layer which consists of a spring steel sheet, has elastic properties and is provided with at least one bead, which can be deformed elastically in its height and is subject to a dynamic pressure load under conditions of use of the flat gasket, and in order to achieve a greater operative range of the bead without reducing its durability consists of an austenitic steel according to the European standard EN 10088-2-1.4372.

Abstract: A motor control centre is provided having an analyst system which is capable of recording data from the monitoring equipment provided therein, and providing a predictive analysis of the data received. The predictive analysis allows the operator to have the ability to schedule routine maintenance to correct a predicted failure of a device to continue operation within a pre-determined set of parameters. Improved operation and maintenance of a controlled system is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconductor structure for use in the near infrared region, preferably in the range from 1.3 to 1.6 ?m, said structure comprising an active zone consisting of a plurality of epitaxially grown alternating layers of Si and Ge, a base layer of a first conductivity type disposed on one side of said active zone, and a cladding layer of the opposite conductivity type to the base layer, the cladding layer being provided on the opposite side of said active zone from said base layer, wherein the alternating Si and Ge layers of said active zone form a superlattice so that holes are located in quantized energy levels associated with a valance band and electrons are localized in a miniband associated with the conduction band and resulting from the superlattice structure. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing aforementioned structure.

Abstract: A method of reducing wheel slip and wheel locking in an electric traction vehicle includes receiving in a first controller a first signal value representative of a first amount of torque to be applied to at least one wheel of the electric traction vehicle by a motor coupled to the wheel and to the first controller, and a second signal value representative of a reference speed of the electric traction vehicle. The first and second signal values are generated by a second controller in communication with the first controller. The method also includes receiving in the first controller a third signal value representative of a speed of the at least one wheel, determining in the first controller a torque output signal using the first, second, and third signal values; and transmitting the torque output signal from the first controller to the motor.

Abstract: A system and method of scheduling radio resources for a plurality of users in a packet-switched radio communication network. A scheduling number (Si) is calculated for each user before each scheduling event. A weight (Wi) is assigned to each user based on an associated Quality of Service. The Si varies depending on the assigned Wi and when the user entered the scheduling session. Radio resources are assigned to the user having the largest ratio Wi/Si between the weight and the scheduling number.

Abstract: The invention provides an ultrasonic dental scaler insert having a soft grip, and a method of making it. In the method a soft grip member is provided having an elastomeric wall affixed to a rigid wall. This soft grip member is then connected to an ultrasonic dental scaler insert to form an ultrasonic dental scaler insert having a soft grip.

Abstract: A system and method for splicing reeled media using operational feedback. According to certain embodiments, the method of operating a media production system involves sensing speed parameters of first and second reeled media, tracking an unwinding parameter of the first reeled media, and positionally tracking a leading end position of the second reeled media. The method also involves controlling splicing between the first and second reeled media based at least partially on the speed parameters, the unwinding parameter, and the leading end position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use with a transfer system for transferring a trolley between first and second stations, the system including an inhaul winch, an outhaul winch, a cable and a trolley, the inhaul winch mounted to the first station, the outhaul winch mounted to one of the first and second stations, the cable extending between the first and second stations and between the inhaul and outhaul winches and the trolley mounted to the cable, the assembly for controlling trolley speed during transfer between the first and second stations and comprising a speed selector for setting a command speed value, a speed sensor assembly sensing the speed of the cable and providing a speed feedback value and a speed regulator regulating the speeds of the inhaul and the outhaul winches as a function of the command speed value and the speed feedback value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable electronic thermostat valve comprising an actuating means provided with a rod for stroking a chamber of an expendable thermal element, so that temperature at which the thermostat valve opens can be easily adjustable based on driving condition of an automobile by changing the volume of the chamber of the expendable thermal element, whereby a cooling efficiency of the engine is maintained in optimized range. As a result, emission of exhaust gas and consumption of fuel is significantly reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconductor structure for use in the near infrared region, preferably in the range from 1.3 to 1.6 &mgr;m, said structure comprising an active zone consisting of a plurality of epitaxially grown alternating layers of Si and Ge, a base layer of a first conductivity type disposed on one side of said active zone, and a cladding layer of the opposite conductivity type to the base layer, the cladding layer being provided on the opposite side of said active zone from said base layer, wherein the alternating Si and Ge layers of said active zone form a superlattice so that holes are located in quantized energy levels associated with a valance band and electrons are localized in a miniband associated with the conduction band and resulting from the superlattice structure. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing aforementioned structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable electronic thermostat valve comprising an actuating means provided with a rod for stroking a chamber of an expendable thermal element, so that temperature at which the thermostat valve opens can be easily adjustable based on driving condition of an automobile by changing the volume of the chamber of the expendable thermal element, whereby a cooling efficiency of the engine is maintained in optimized range. As a result, emission of exhaust gas and consumption of fuel is significantly reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an arrangement for a rights ticket system for increasing the security of access control to computer resources. According to the invention, in a safe environment, a person that is especially trustworthy produces for a computer a host card with identity information specific of said computer and a personalized set of data in the form of a signed ticket. Said ticket contains information on the rights of a user for at least one RTS computer or on resources of said RTS computer, but also identity information on the host card already produced for the RTS computer. In order to protect the tickets, a common secret information is established that is shared by the host card and the tickets allocated to said host card. After receipt, the user decrypts the signed ticket with the private key of his user card, and then verifies and it stores it in the user card.

Abstract: Methods for treating a demyelinating condition in a subject in need of treatment are provided. In some aspects the methods encompass administering to the subject an amount of a Ca2+-channel blocker effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In other aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject an amount of a glutamate inhibitor effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In additional aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a glutamate inhibitor, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition. In still other aspects, the methods encompass administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a hypertensive agent, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions having a Ca2+-channel blocker, a glutamate inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a demyelinating condition in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject an amount of a Ca2+-channel blocker effective to treat the demyelinating condition. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating a demyelinating condition in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a glutamate inhibitor, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Ca2+-channel blocker, a glutamate inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for treating a demyelinating condition in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject a Ca2+-channel blocker in combination with a hypertensive agent, in amounts effective to treat the demyelinating condition.

Abstract: In a substantially throttle-free internal combustion engine, an air extraction arrangement for the interior of the engine crankcase including: an air-extraction line extending from the engine and opening into an air intake line to the combustion chamber of the engine, and a negative pressure generating device in the engine's air intake line. Further, an air line attached to the air intake line upstream of the negative-pressure-producing device extends to the crankcase to admit fresh air to the crankcase interior.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for the detachable attachment of a bladed wheel to a shaft of a turbomachine. The bladed wheel has a sleeve-like extension that faces the shaft. A fastening unit is arranged in the sleeve-like extension, the latter being circumscribed by a thicker wall bushing of a cylindrical recess of the shaft. A screw element is used as a locking element.

Abstract: In a venting arrangement for an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head with an intake duct structure consisting of plastic material and including intake passages, an inlet stub for connection to a vent pipe, and an outlet for communication with the intake passages, the intake duct structure includes a passage with a metal sleeve and a bolt extending through the metal sleeve for mounting the intake duct structure to the cylinder head while firmly engaging the metal sleeve with the cylinder head and a throttle structure which limits the vent flow from the inlet stub to the outlet intake ducts is formed in the passage adjacent the metal sleeve so as to be heated by the metal sleeve.

Abstract: A combined installation configured as a single-shaft installation with common shafting (1) consists essentially of a gas turbine, a steam turbine, the generator (10), which is located between them, and the associated auxiliary systems (12). The generator (10) and the associated auxiliary systems (12) are arranged on a slab (8) which can be displaced transverse to the common shafting (1).