Abstract: A server can disable lost or stolen devices using an SMS lost-mode command relayed via a relay mobile device. The SMS command is encrypted to prevent malicious attacks. The SMS command includes a universal device identifier unique to the target device, the phone number of the relaying device, and a time stamp memorializing command creation. The relaying device relays the encrypted lost-mode command to the target device. Successful decryption authenticates the server. Before executing the lost-mode command, however, the target device reviews the unique identifier to verify the target and compares the phone number of the relaying device with the number identified with the incoming SMS message to authenticate the relaying device. The target device also considers an embedded time stamp to determine whether the lost-device command is superseded by a subsequently issued though later received command from the server.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a self-brazing strip. In an aspect, a process is used to generate a multi-layer alloy strip made up of at least one base layer of with a least another layer of material, that when both the material and base layer are brazed, form an alloy. In an aspect, the other layer of material can include a metal. The base layer can include titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: A method for producing an alloy self-brazing strip. In an aspect, a process is used to generate a multi-layer alloy strip made up of at least one base layer of with a least another layer of material, that when both the material and base layer are brazed, form an alloy. In an aspect, the other layer of material can include a metal. The base layer can include titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for producing a multi-layer clad strip for use metallic cookware having a nickel-less cooking surface. In an aspect, the invention relates to a method of using a roll bonding process to generate a nickel-less cooking surface for cookware made of discrete layers of different metals. The nickel-less cooking surface can comprise stainless steel. The stainless steel can include ferritic stainless steel.

Abstract: A method for producing an alloy self-brazing strip. In an aspect, a process is used to generate a multi-layer alloy strip made up of at least one base layer of with a least another layer of material, that when both the material and base layer are brazed, form an alloy. In an aspect, the other layer of material can include a metal. The base layer can include titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite metallic material having a soft outer layer of a first metal or metal alloy and a hard inner layer of a second metal or metal alloy includes first selecting the soft layer and the hard layer according to the desired properties of the combined layers. The soft layer is then bonded with the hard layer. Finally, the bonded layers are annealed at a temperature within the range of 700-1200 degrees Fahrenheit to secure the bond and enhance formability.

Abstract: The invention features substantially pure nucleic acid sequences encoding wild-type or mutant serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT) polypeptides, as well as the polypeptides themselves. The invention also features methods for identifying modulators of the biological activity of a SERT and for identifying if such a modulator has a secondary target. In addition, the invention features methods for treating a condition in a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel serotonin-gated anion channel that is permeable to chloride ions. Also disclosed are methods for the screening of therapeutics useful for treating serotonin-mediated cellular responses and conditions, as well as diagnostic methods for identifying such conditions.

Abstract: The invention features substantially pure nucleic acid sequences encoding wild-type or mutant serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT) polypeptides, as well as the polypeptides themselves. The invention also features methods for identifying modulators of the biological activity of a SERT and for identifying if such a modulator has a secondary target. In addition, the invention features methods for treating a condition in a subject.

Abstract: The invention features substantially pure nucleic acid sequences encoding wild-type or mutant serotonin retake transporter (SERT) polypeptides, as well as the polypeptides themselves. The invention also features methods for identifying modulators of the biological activity of a SERT and for identifying if such a modulator has a secondary target. In addition, the invention features methods for treating a condition in a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel serotonin-gated anion channel that is permeable to chloride ions. Also disclosed are methods for the screening of therapeutics useful for treating serotonin-mediated cellular responses and conditions, as well as diagnostic methods for identifying such conditions.

Abstract: The invention features substantially pure nucleic acid sequences encoding wild-type or mutant serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT) polypeptides, as well as the polypeptides themselves. The invention also features methods for identifying modulators of the biological activity of a SERT and for identifying if such a modulator has a secondary target. In addition, the invention features methods for treating a condition in a subject.