Abstract: A method for determining the position and its statistical uncertainty of a fission semi-track in a crystal based on detecting the tip and etch figure of a fission semi-track in a series of transmitted light images. A computer software program for: detecting the tip and etch figure of a fission semi-track in a series of transmitted light images and assessing the viability of the tip using a scoring equation; writing to and loading from a computer database of fission semi-tracks; modifying the scoring equation for assessing fission semi-track tip viability based on the contents of the computer database. A computer database consisting of transmitted light images of fission semi-tracks. A method for determining the statistical probability that a fission semi-track is a real fission semi-track.

Abstract: A method for determining the position and its statistical uncertainty of a confined fission track in a crystal based on detecting confined fission track tips in a series of transmitted light images. A computer software program for: detecting confined fission track tips in a series of transmitted light images and assessing the viability of each tip using a scoring equation; writing to and loading from a computer database of confined fission tracks; modifying the scoring equation for assessing confined fission track tip viability based on the contents of the computer database. A computer database consisting of transmitted light images of confined fission tracks. A method for determining the statistical probability that a confined fission track is a real confined fission track.

Abstract: Optical fiber-based wireless systems and related components and methods support radio frequency (RF) communications with clients over optical fiber, including Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) communications. The systems may be provided as part of an indoor distributed antenna system (IDAS) to provide wireless communication services to clients inside a building or other facility. The communications can be distributed between a head end unit (HEU) that receives carrier signals from one or more service or carrier providers and converts the signals to RoF signals for distribution over optical fibers to end points, which may be remote antenna units (RAUs). A microprocessor-based control system or systems may also be employed. The control systems may include one or more microprocessors or microcontrollers in one or more of the components of the system that execute software instructions to control the various components and provide various features for the optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems.

Abstract: A gravity-fed, emergency eyewash station includes a flow regulator in the feed line between the solution bag and the dispensing nozzle to maintain a constant flow rate throughout the entire activation time frame. The flow regulator uses a float valve to variably open and close an orifice that feeds the dispensing nozzle. Solution enters the flow regulator from an orifice at the top and leaves from an opening at the bottom. Solution flowing into and out of the regulator quickly reaches an equilibrium state, resulting in a constant flow rate for the entire activation time frame.

Abstract: Methods for managing animals can involve identifying a trait by analyzing a biological sample and determining a physical characteristic of a bovine subject using imaging. A method can include obtaining a targeted trait genetic value and determining a targeted trait value for a bovine subject using imaging. A method can include obtaining genetic information determined by identifying, in a biological sample from the first bovine subject, at least one single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). An animal can be managed based on information that has been identified and/or obtained.

Abstract: A gravity-fed, emergency eyewash station includes a flow regulator in the feed line between the solution bag and the dispensing nozzle to maintain a constant flow rate throughout the entire activation time frame. The flow regulator uses a float valve to variably open and close an orifice that feeds the dispensing nozzle. Solution enters the flow regulator from an orifice at the top and leaves from an opening at the bottom. Solution flowing into and out of the regulator quickly reaches an equilibrium state, resulting in a constant flow rate for the entire activation time frame.

Abstract: A training device guides the throwing arm of a person in a ball throwing movement in a forward throwing direction. The training device comprises a base arranged to be supported on the ground, an upright support member extending upwardly from the base and a guide member on the upright support member which has a generally concave inner surface extending upwardly and forwardly from a generally vertical starting end to a generally horizontal releasing end. The user grasps a ball in the hand of their throwing arm and displaces the ball alongside the guide member from the starting end to the releasing end in a ball throwing movement to throw the ball in the forward throwing direction of the training device.

Abstract: Provided are compositions that include lipid particles, such as liposomes, that can fuse with the ER membrane of a cell. The lipid particles can also deliver a cargo, such as a therapeutic or an imaging agent, encapsulated inside the particles inside the ER lumen of the cell. The compositions can be useful for treating and/or preventing diseases or conditions caused by or associated with a virus, such as viral infections, including HIV and HCV infections.

Abstract: A training device guides the throwing arm of a person in a ball throwing movement in a forward throwing direction. The training device comprises a base arranged to be supported on the ground, an upright support member extending upwardly from the base and a guide member on the upright support member which has a generally concave inner surface extending upwardly and forwardly from a generally vertical starting end to a generally horizontal releasing end. The user grasps a ball in the hand of their throwing arm and displaces the ball alongside the guide member from the starting end to the releasing end in a ball throwing movement to throw the ball in the forward throwing direction of the training device.

Abstract: A lifeboat simulator comprises a cabin (12) which may be large enough to enclose a plurality of people, along with a support mechanism (22, 24, 30) whereby the cabin can undergo at least limited rotational movement around its longitudinal axis, and can accelerate upwards and downwards, and can undergo pitch movements, all these movements being driven by one or more motors (26, 36).

Abstract: A training device guides the throwing arm of a person in a ball throwing movement in a forward throwing direction. The training device comprises a base arranged to be supported on the ground, an upright support member extending upwardly from the base and a guide member on the upright support member which has a generally concave inner surface extending upwardly and forwardly from a generally vertical starting end to a generally horizontal releasing end. The user grasps a ball in the hand of their throwing arm and displaces the ball alongside the guide member from the starting end to the releasing end in a ball throwing movement to throw the ball in the forward throwing direction of the training device.

Abstract: Provided are compositions that include lipid particles, such as liposomes, that can fuse with the ER membrane of a cell. The lipid particles can also deliver a cargo, such as a therapeutic or an imaging agent, encapsulated inside the particles inside the ER lumen of the cell. The compositions can be useful for treating and/or preventing diseases or conditions caused by or associated with a virus, such as viral infections, including HIV and HCV infections.

Abstract: A vibration, motion and dampening system is provided for use with air conditioning, mechanical or electro-mechanical equipment to reduce or eliminate the deleterious effects of vibration, movement and excessive noise created by the equipment. The system includes specially designed upper and lower channel frame members. The frame members receive geometrically compatible spring assemblies and plate members, as well as locking assemblies, wherein the assemblies are slidingly positioned with the frame members at desired locations. The spring assemblies and frame members receive and diminish the undesirable phenomena created by the equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for inducing an immunogenic response in a subject or host. In particular, the compositions and methods may be directed to carbohydrate HIV vaccines and to methods of producing a carbohydrate HIV vaccine by introducing antigenic sugars into mimics of the glycans of the HIV envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp41.

Abstract: One can treat a viral infection by first administering at least one first antiviral compound for a first time period and then, after the end of the first time period, concurrently or subsequently administering the at least one first antiviral compound and at least one second antiviral compound for a second period. In some cases, after the end of the second period, the same at least one second antiviral compound that was administered during the second time period may be administered for a third time period without concurrent or subsequent administration of the at least one first antiviral compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for screening that may be used to identify an inhibitor of HCV p7 protein. The methods may include incorporating an HCV p7 protein into a membrane to create an HCV p7-containing membrane that has an increased permeability relative to a membrane that does not contain HCV p7 protein. The HCV p7 protein may be contacted with a test compound, and the permeability of this HCV p7-containing membrane then may be compared to an HCV p7-containing membrane in which the HCV p7 protein has not been contacted with the test compound. The inhibitor of HCV p7 protein may be identified by observing a decrease in the permeability of the HCV p7-containing membrane in which the HCV p7 protein has been contacted with the test compound.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a method, apparatus and system for journaling an object in a file system of a computer. In one aspect, a request to make a change on the object is received. In response, a journal entry containing a set of information regarding the change is generated. The journal entry is then stored to a journal. A determination is made as to whether the object contains an indicator indicating to a journal file system to bypass storing the change to the object. If so, the journal file system bypasses storing the change to the object if the object contains the indicator.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods to treat HCV infection by administering an iminosugar derivative compound that is effective to inhibit the activity of HCV p7 protein, and methods by which to screen for compounds that inhibit the activity of p7 protein or variants thereof. The disclosed N-substituted imino compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, inhibit the capacity of HCV p7 to permeabilize membranes.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic journaling of objects in a computer file system. A journal directory operation is caused when a new or existing object to be linked into a directory if the directory has an attribute indicating automatic journaling status. An operating system synchronization lock is acquired before the object is journaled to preserve the object from changes by the operating system, and held in place until after journaling has started.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a method, apparatus and system for journaling an object in a file system of a computer. In one aspect, a request to make a change on the object is received. In response, a journal entry containing a set of information regarding the change is generated. The journal entry is then stored to a journal. A determination is made as to whether the object contains an indicator indicating to a journal file system to bypass storing the change to the object. If so, the journal file system bypasses storing the change to the object if the object contains the indicator.