Abstract: A handrail attachment system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a body for being at least partially received in a recess in a support structure and an outer face for engaging an end face of a handrail. The connector can include a handrail mounting hole for at least partially receiving a first fastener for at least partially mounting the connector to the end face of the handrail and a support mounting hole for at least partially receiving a second fastener for mounting the connector to the support structure.

Abstract: A baluster installation system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a first section for engaging an end of a baluster and a second end for engaging a route in a handrail. The first section can comprise a first shaft and a plurality of first ribs extending from the first shaft, and the second section can include a second shaft and a plurality of second ribs extending from the second shaft. The first ribs can be adapted to engage a portion of the baluster when the first section is engaged with the end of the baluster, and the second ribs can be adapted to engage sidewalls of the route when the second section is engaged with the route.

Abstract: A handrail attachment system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a body for being at least partially received in a recess in a support structure and an outer face for engaging an end face of a handrail. The connector can include a handrail mounting hole for at least partially receiving a first fastener for at least partially mounting the connector to the end face of the handrail and a support mounting hole for at least partially receiving a second fastener for mounting the connector to the support structure.

Abstract: A handrail attachment system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a body for being at least partially received in a recess in a support structure and an outer face for engaging an end face of a handrail. The connector can include a handrail mounting hole for at least partially receiving a first fastener for at least partially mounting the connector to the end face of the handrail and a support mounting hole for at least partially receiving a second fastener for mounting the connector to the support structure.

Abstract: A baluster installation system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a first section for engaging an end of a baluster and a second end for engaging a route in a handrail. The first section can comprise a first shaft and a plurality of first ribs extending from the first shaft, and the second section can include a second shaft and a plurality of second ribs extending from the second shaft. The first ribs can be adapted to engage a portion of the baluster when the first section is engaged with the end of the baluster, and the second ribs can be adapted to engage sidewalls of the route when the second section is engaged with the route.

Abstract: A handrail attachment system. The system can comprise a connector comprising a body for being at least partially received in a recess in a support structure and an outer face for engaging an end face of a handrail. The connector can include a handrail mounting hole for at least partially receiving a first fastener for at least partially mounting the connector to the end face of the handrail and a support mounting hole for at least partially receiving a second fastener for mounting the connector to the support structure.

Abstract: A high altitude balloon system includes a dual chamber balloon extending from an upper apex to a lower apex with a circumferential edge between the upper and lower apexes. A deflectable diaphragm is within the dual chamber balloon and coupled along the circumferential edge. The deflectable membrane divides the dual chamber balloon into a lift gas chamber formed by an interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm, and a ballast chamber formed by the interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm. Optionally, the dual chamber balloon is constructed by interposing the deflectable diaphragm between an upper and lower balloon panels. Each of the upper and lower balloon panels and the deflectable diaphragm are then coupled together along the circumferential edge to form both the lift gas chamber and the ballast chamber.

Abstract: A high altitude balloon system includes a dual chamber balloon extending from an upper apex to a lower apex with a circumferential edge between the upper and lower apexes. A deflectable diaphragm is within the dual chamber balloon and coupled along the circumferential edge. The deflectable membrane divides the dual chamber balloon into a lift gas chamber formed by an interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm, and a ballast chamber formed by the interior surface of the dual chamber balloon and the deflectable diaphragm. Optionally, the dual chamber balloon is constructed by interposing the deflectable diaphragm between an upper and lower balloon panels. Each of the upper and lower balloon panels and the deflectable diaphragm are then coupled together along the circumferential edge to form both the lift gas chamber and the ballast chamber.

Abstract: The invention is based on the use of intronic RNA in monitoring gene expression. Accordingly, the present invention concerns methods of gene expression profiling using intronic RNA, the expression of which correlates with the expression of corresponding exonic RNA, and diagnostic and prognostic methods based on the results of such gene expression studies.

Abstract: Method, system and computer program product for communicating information regarding a managed resource in a network data processing system. A method, in a network data processing system, for communicating information regarding a managed resource includes receiving management information regarding at least one managed resource. The received management information is converted into a specified format, and the converted management information is then sent to at least one management application in conjunction with the sending of presence information to the at least one management application. The converted management information may then be extracted from the presence information for use in any desired manner. The invention provides a convenient mechanism for communicating status information and other appropriate information regarding a managed resource to interested parties connected to the network data processing system.

Abstract: The invention is based on the use of intronic RNA in monitoring gene expression. Accordingly, the present invention concerns methods of gene expression profiling using intronic RNA, the expression of which correlates with the expression of corresponding exonic RNA, and diagnostic and prognostic methods based on the results of such gene expression studies.