Abstract: A method of exchanging data between a database and distribution nodes in a multimode replication environment includes defining data stored in a database to be exchanged for replication and using database data having at least two subsets of data. The subsets are distinct and have no overlap. At least one subset is distributed to only one node. Other subsets may be distributed to other nodes. The node receiving the distinct, non-shared subset of database data is permitted to change the data based on a creation, modification, or deletion of elements in the data subset. The changed subset data is returned to the data base and the database stores the changed data without performing conflict checks or distribution list calculations as performed in prior art systems.

Abstract: A method of removing metadata from a database in a multimode replication system includes establishing a metadata retention period for nodes in the system as well as associating changes with nodes on the system. The system responds to an expiration of the retention period for any one node by analyzing the associated changes and nodes and determining if the change affects data shared with other nodes. If the data is shared with other nodes then the expired retention period node metadata is removed from the system. If the expired metadata retention period node does not share the changes with other nodes, the metadata is not removed. This allows any unique changes to still be entered into the database without adversely affecting other nodes.

Abstract: A method of exchanging data between a database and distribution nodes in a multimode replication environment includes defining data stored in a database to be exchanged for replication and using database data having at least two subsets of data. The subsets are distinct and have no overlap. At least one subset is distributed to only one node. Other subsets may be distributed to other nodes. The node receiving the distinct, non-shared subset of database data is permitted to change the data based on a creation, modification, or deletion of elements in the data subset. The changed subset data is returned to the data base and the database stores the changed data without performing conflict checks or distribution list calculations as performed in prior art systems.

Abstract: An isolated, biologically active 33 kDa hemagglutinin purified from the type A Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin complex and its uses are described.

Abstract: A collision detecting device includes a damper which is a hollow member with a fluid sealed into the interior thereof, and is formed, on its side abutted against an object to which it is to be mounted, in a concave shape conforming to the shape of a corner of the object, and is formed, on its side opposite to the concave shape, in a convex shape conforming to the shape of the corner of the object; and a detecting section for detecting an internal pressure of the damper.

Abstract: The present invention provides for facilitating synchronization in a data source/data destination environment using data replicas. When a plurality of destinations request synchronization with a source, a first destination selected for synchronization is processed such that differences between the first destination data and source data is determined and persisted in a partition update. After updating the first destination, the synchronization process continues only for those remaining destinations that will be affected by the partition change, as determined by the persisted data, and then as updated by the persisted data.

Abstract: A fractional-N frequency synthesizer has a modulus controller with multiple inputs that control an initial output frequency of the frequency synthesizer, an increment of variation of tuning of the frequency synthesizer, and a difference between two adjacent output frequency settings. The fractional frequency synthesizer includes a modulus controller, which controls the modulus factor for a multiple modulus frequency divider. The modulus controller has a modulus selection circuit that provides a modulus control signal to the modulus divider to select the modulus factor of the modulus divider as a function of a sum of one input factor and a product of a second input and the gain factor. Control signal is an overflow from a continuous summation of the second digital data word and a product of the first digital data word and the gain factor digital data word repetitively with itself.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel palmarosa plant christened as “Vaishnavi”, said plant capable of setting seeds under selfing conditions and having high oil yield potential, and developed employing crop-burning technique as a physical mutagen.

Abstract: A fractional-N frequency synthesizer has a modulus controller with multiple inputs that control an initial output frequency of the frequency synthesizer, an increment of variation of tuning of the frequency synthesizer, and a difference between two adjacent output frequency settings. The fractional frequency synthesizer includes a modulus controller, which controls the modulus factor for a multiple modulus frequency divider. The modulus controller has a modulus selection circuit that provides a modulus control signal to the modulus divider to select the modulus factor of the modulus divider as a function of a sum of one input factor and a product of a second input and the gain factor. Control signal is an overflow from a continuous summation of the second digital data word and a product of the first digital data word and the gain factor digital data word repetitively with itself.

Abstract: The invention features a polypeptide complex synthesized by bacteria of the genus Clostridia that contains the serotype E botulinum neurotoxin and five neurotoxin associated polypeptides having molecular weights of about 118, 80, 65, 40, and 18 kDa. respectively. The complex is useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions that are caused by excessive release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals.

Abstract: A wireless emergency lighting system for a structural object such as a transportation vehicle. The system includes a multiplicity of discrete wireless emergency lighting assemblies installed in the transportation vehicle at spaced apart locations for assisting passengers of the transportation vehicle to exit the transportation vehicle in an emergency situation. Each emergency lighting assembly has an emergency lighting component, a micro processor for controlling the operations of the emergency lighting component, a memory device for storing information of the emergency lighting component, a battery for providing electrical power to the emergency lighting component, and means for receiving and transmitting radio signals. The system also includes at least one control module for wireless interrogation of the multiplicity of discrete wireless emergency lighting assemblies.

Abstract: The invention features a polypeptide complex synthesized by bacteria of the genus Clostridia that contains the serotype E botulinum neurotoxin and five neurotoxin associated polypeptides having molecular weights of about 118, 80, 65, 40, and 18 kDa, respectively. The complex is useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions that are caused by excessive release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit and a method for high speed prescaler circuits which utilize pull-down transistors in the critical feedback path. This invention contains a high speed CMOS dual modulus prescaler circuit made up of data or D-flip flops connected serially where the flip-flop positive output Q of stage N is connected to the D-input of the N+1 flip-flop stage. It is also made up of a pull-down field effect transistor. The invention has a clock input which has a frequency known as a circuit input frequency, Fin. The output of this prescaler circuit has an output frequency, Fout. The frequency division which results from this prescaler circuit is a divide by [2 to the power (n+2)] minus 1 if a mode signal equals 1 as opposed to a divide by [2 to the power (n+2)] counter, which results when the mode signal is low.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel palmarosa plant christened as “Vaishnavi”, said plant capable of setting seeds under selfing conditions and having high oil yield potential, and developed employing crop-burning technique as a physical mutagen.

Abstract: Topical composition that contains about 10 to about 50% by weight urea with respect to the total composition weight of the composition; and a topically effective amount of an anti-oxidant compatible with skin. Compositions containing vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin D and green tea are described. Also described is a method of enhancing delivery of an anti-oxidant to the viable epidermis, including topically applying a composition of the invention to a skin surface of a mammal.

Abstract: A novel mint plant ‘Kosi’ characterized by its high menthol content, high biomass and high oil yield with symmetrical branching giving globular shape to the canopy for equal distribution of sunlight to the lower leaves.

Abstract: A novel Mentha arvensis mint population-variety ‘Damroo’ capable of producing viable seeds and phenotypically homogeneous seed-derived plant population when cross pollinated within its own population and capable of high yield of mint oil.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the development of a new and distinct vegetatively propagated water tolerant plant of Cymbopogon winterianus by selection of a somatic variant from high yielding line Jorlab-2, the selected plant withstands prolonged water stagnation with no reduction in yield of essential oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel half-sib damask rose progeny christened as ‘Ranisahiba’ and characterized by its doubled per se oil content and oil yield, high flower biomass with synchronous flowering and firmly fixed morphophysiological plant-traits.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the development of a new and chromosomally distinct vegetatively propagated frost resisted plant of Cymbopogon flexuosus by genetic selection in open pollinated seed progeny of high yielding variety ‘Cauvery’. The selected plant with stay-green habit withstands prolonged frosting in chilling winter and capable of giving an additional harvest during winter, which is not observed so far in normal varieties.