Abstract: A multi-user collaboration system, and a method of providing the same are disclosed. The method involves creating a workspace to which a plurality of digital materials can be shared by one or more internal users; receiving, from an internal user of the one or more internal users, an external collaboration request to collaborate with an external user type; in response to receiving the external collaboration request: creating a sub-workspace in association with the workspace for the external user type; and assigning a sub-workspace user group to the sub-workspace; and displaying a set of feedback on the one or more digital materials to a user. The sub-workspace is accessible by an external user associated with the external user type to provide a sub-workspace feedback in respect of one or more digital materials of the plurality of digital materials shared to the sub-workspace.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for predicting the behaviour of a population is described. The method comprising: analysing qualitative data for a transactional event encountered by at least one member of the population, to determine a topic of the qualitative data; identifying one or more emotions for the at least one member of the population associated with the qualitative data; determining a transactional event outcome for the identified emotion and associated qualitative data; assigning a score for the at least one member of the population; repeating the above steps for a plurality of events for the at least one member of the population to provide a population database; updating the score as the steps are repeated; and storing a score history and updated score in the population database; and analysing the population database and providing an output to predict the behaviour of a member of the population for new qualitative data.

Abstract: Provided herein are sample collection devices that include a first body structure portion that comprises a drying agent compartment configured to receive a drying agent and a second body structure portion operably connected, or connectable, to the first body structure portion. The second body structure portion includes a sample collection support compartment comprising one or more segments that communicate with the drying agent compartment at least when the first and second body structure portions are operably connected to one another in a closed position. The sample collection support compartment is configured to receive a sample collection support. Related kits, systems, computer readable media, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for pre-processing a sample for mass spectral analysis, comprising cleaving proteins in the sample to peptides and immunodepleting highly abundant and/or well-ionizing and/or proteotypic peptides from the sample. Also described are methods for identifying well-ionizing peptides for use in this and other methods; analytic (diagnostic) methods using antibodies against highly ionizable peptides from a protein target of interest; and compositions, kits and devices comprising antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: A bicycle parking system that includes a compartment for storing items. The compartment for storing items may have an opening for receiving the items. The compartment may be secured, and the items enclosed therein, by parking and securing a bicycle into a bicycle receiving space.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for detecting a full-length protein and a truncated form (e.g., a naturally occurring cleavage product) thereof, in a sample, comprising optionally denaturing and reducing proteins in the sample, cleaving the proteins into smaller peptides, and detecting a unique peptide identifier for the full-length protein and/or a unique peptide identifier for the truncated protein, in the sample. In one embodiment of the invention, the full-length protein is thioredoxin (TRX), and the truncated form thereof is its biologically active, C-terminal truncated, 10 kDa cleavage product, TRX 80.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for pre-processing a sample for mass spectral analysis, comprising cleaving proteins in the sample to peptides and immunodepleting highly abundant and/or well-ionizing and/or proteotypic peptides from the sample. Also described are methods for identifying well-ionizing peptides for use in this and other methods; analytic (diagnostic) methods using antibodies against highly ionizable peptides from a protein target of interest; and compositions, kits and devices comprising antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for pre-processing a sample for mass spectral analysis, comprising cleaving proteins in the sample to peptides and immunodepleting highly abundant and/or well-ionizing and/or proteotypic peptides from the sample. Also described are methods for identifying well-ionizing peptides for use in this and other methods; analytic (diagnostic) methods using antibodies against highly ionizable peptides from a protein target of interest; and compositions kits and devices comprising antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for detecting a full-length protein and a truncated form (e.g., a naturally occurring cleavage product) thereof, in a sample, comprising optionally denaturing and reducing proteins in the sample, cleaving the proteins into smaller peptides, and detecting a unique peptide identifier for the full-length protein and/or a unique peptide identifier for the truncated protein, in the sample. In one embodiment of the invention, the full-length protein is thioredoxin (TRX), and the truncated form thereof is its biologically active, C-terminal truncated, 10 kDa cleavage product, TRX 80.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for pre-processing a sample for mass spectral analysis, comprising cleaving proteins in the sample to peptides and immunodepleting highly abundant and/or well-ionizing and/or proteotypic peptides from the sample. Also described are methods for identifying well-ionizing peptides for use in this and other methods: analytic (diagnostic) methods using antibodies against highly ionizable peptides from a protein target of interest; and compositions kits and devices comprising antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: A stereoscopic imaging lens includes a first lens set and a second lens set. The lens receives collimated laser light from the scanning laser ophthalmoscope and, focuses on the fundus of the eye. By use of a prism set, two offset images are provided to the scanning laser ophthalmoscope. The system provides virtually simulatneous side-by-side but offset images that can be viewed with a stereoscopic viewing device, which provides apparent depth perception.

Abstract: A method of forming an air bag which includes the steps of weaving on a loom an upper and lower fabric simultaneously, the two fabrics being combined in selected areas to define a seam of substantially circular shape. A bag is produced by cutting within the seam. The bag does not have an additional coating, but the permeability of the bag is determined by controlling the sett thereby utilizing the permeability of the weave itself.

Abstract: A method of forming an air bag which includes the steps of weaving on a loom an upper and lower fabric simultaneously, the two fabrics being combined in selected areas to define a seam of substantially circular shape. A bag is produced by cutting within the seam. The air bag does not have an additional coating, but the permeability of the bag is determined by controlling the sett thereby utilizing the permeability of the weave itself.

Abstract: An inflatable airbag comprises a front part (20) and a rear part (22), or front, rear and side parts joined together by at least one tear seam (24) comprising stitching of tortuous pattern.

Abstract: Electro-surgical pencils are used with a variety of commercially available machines which produce two different types of electrical impulses--one for cutting, the other for cauterizing. In the system of this invention there is a pencil having an electrode received therein (preferably the electrode being reversible to expose two different working ends) and having a finger-actuated, toggle-type switch in the pencil to selectively connect either of the types of electrical impulses to the electrode. A cord having at least three conductors extends from the switch to an adapter which is a multi-contact plug fitting into a matching socket in the machine or permanently attached to the machine. The end of the cord remote from the pencil is received in the adapter and electrical contact with the conductors is expeditiously established. Preferably, the pencil is used with a cup attached to a surgical drape for convenient deposit between uses.

Abstract: This disclosure is for an Audio-Visual training device having both a projectable film tape and an audio tape with control indicia on the audio tape in addition to recorded audio messages. The tape indicia are used to control a small processor which governs both tape and film movement. A keyboard on the device is used to enter replies to queries to a user from the tape and film and the processor will determine both tape and film movement in response to the answer to a query. The system is capable of multiway branching to present to the viewer the proper information pertaining to his answer. Several counters are available to count trials, correct or incorrect responses, etc., and to control tape and film movement in accordance with the counter readings. A proctor light may be turned on to call for personal assistance and to lock up the machine when a student is in trouble and the program does not have the proper branch to clear up the difficulty.