Abstract: The invention provides methods of detecting a change in cell growth patterns.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying modulators of ion channels without the use of recombinant cell lines over-expressing the ion channel proteins or the use of detection labels.

Abstract: Methods are provided to detect changes in cells without the use of detection labels.

Abstract: Means to operate the mobile part of an advertisement display stand with image renewal; the aforementioned display stand being the type comprising a fixed transparent part and another transparent parallel, mobile part facing it, one of them fitted with an opacity mask and the other with a number of fragmented images which are interspersed in line with the opacity pattern, so that by adjusting the position of the mobile part in relation to the fixed part, the visualization through the open spaces of the opacity mask of the fragments of one of the images or another in cooperation with the internal lighting may be selected, where the aforementioned means comprise a number of motors that act on different areas of the mobile part, these motors being synchronised by means of a circuit that enables their calibration and levelling.

Abstract: Advertising panel with image updating and improvements of said panel, the panel comprising a casing with internal lamps the light of which is transmitted to the outside through an opening with a rigid and fixed transparent portion and a mobile transparent portion parallel and opposite to the former portion, one of the portions incorporating a pattern formed of opaque areas and the other portion incorporating a plurality of fragmented images that follow the pattern of opaque areas to show selectively through the spaces between the opaque areas the fragments of one of the images using the motion of the mobile portion, the opaque areas concealing the fragments of the other images. The improvements consist of integrating both portions in an opening structure that allows installing the display panel inside another display panel that is part of the street furniture, using the illumination of the latter instead of the illumination of the display panel itself.

Abstract: A composition for desalting a hydrocarbon includes a hydrophilic gel component and a polyoxyalkene ethoxylated surfactant component. A method is also provided. Preferred gel component includes hydrated polyanionic cellulose, and preferred surfactant component includes polyoxypropylene ethoxylated surfactant.

Abstract: The system of the invention provides a way to print by digital means of injection of panels with vision on one single side, allowing the incorporation of images and graphics on the opposite side with one single run of the base by means of injection printing.

Abstract: Manipulator end effector apparatus equipped with sensing capabilities attached to the manipulator arm for location of tubing or filamentary bodies is provided. The end effector picks up tubing with vacuum assisted bellows and presents it to the open jaws of two hooks in between a pair of rubber covered wheels. The rubber covered wheels rotate to advance the tubing to a work piece for insertion, assembly, testing, or inspection. If the tubing is clamped at the distal end, transfer to another section of the working surface is accomplished by simple sliding through the hooks while suitable guided by a robot arm. In another separate arrangement, a static manipulator fixed to the working surface is used to move the tubing longitudinally, or rotated on its axis for similar manufacturing or inspection steps.

Abstract: A system for the automated threading of catheters with cables, wires or fluid conductors during their manufacture is presented. The system provides for a vacuum catheter sheath clamping and enlarging mechanism that facilitates the treading of catheters within very tight confines. The system also provides for rotating needle and or conductor pushing and pulling mechanisms to allow the rapid threading of the catheters with carefully controlled parameters. These pushing and pulling mechanisms are monitored through force, torque, and position sensors so that materials are not damaged during manufacture.

Abstract: An apparatus for the remote measurement, control, and supervision, via a wired or wireless network connection, of the flow of gas, allowing fully opening or closing a valve in case of an emergency or for administrative purposes. The apparatus also provides for flow pressure, barometric pressure, and a temperature compensated gas flow meter. The apparatus obtains the number of revolutions of a rotor which delivers a fixed amount of gas per revolution and compensates for gas bypassing the rotor. The apparatus is self-powered by the energy produced by an electric generator coupled to the flow measurement rotor. The surplus energy not used by the electronic components in measuring and reporting is stored for the operation of the rotary control valve. The apparatus is housed in a planar base plate that allows servicing from one side of the system. The apparatus uses an energy storage management system for the controlled charging and use of the apparatus in an intrinsically safe manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for the remote measurement, control, and supervision, via a wired or wireless network connection, of the flow of gas, allowing fully opening or closing a valve in case of an emergency or for administrative purposes. The apparatus also provides for flow pressure, barometric pressure, and a temperature compensated gas flow meter. The apparatus obtains the number of revolutions of a rotor which delivers a fixed amount of gas per revolution and compensates for gas bypassing the rotor. The apparatus is self powered by the energy produced by an electric generator coupled to the flow measurement rotor. The surplus energy not used by the electronic components in measuring and reporting is stored for the operation of the rotary control valve. The apparatus is housed in a planar base plate that allows servicing from one side of the system. The apparatus uses an energy storage management system for the controlled charging and use of the apparatus in an intrinsically safe manner.