Abstract: A reinforcing system for a vessel that can contain water is described. The system includes a shell for containing water, the shell having one or more jets extending therethrough from an inside of the shell to an outside of the shell, and a structural support layer on an underside of the shell. The structural support layer can include: an inner layer of rigidizer applied to the underside of the shell, a central low density core, and an outer layer of rigidizer applied to the central low-density core. The structural support layer can extend from a bottom side of the underside of the shell, across at least one sidewall of the underside of the shell, and form at least one rib along the sidewall of the underside of the shell.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for enhancing two-dimensional video content items with spherical video content are provided.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an injection system configured to deliver at least one nerve block agent, other anesthetic or other fluid to a subject comprises a fluid delivery module configured to receive a fluid container, wherein once secured to the fluid delivery module, the fluid container is configured to engage an actuator of the fluid delivery module, at least one motor coupled to the actuator, wherein the at least one motor is configured to selectively move the actuator to create a positive pressure within the fluid container, a pressure detection assembly in fluid communication with the fluid container, wherein the pressure detection assembly is configured to detect the real-time pressure within the fluid container and the fluid conduit, and a processor configured to regulate at least one aspect of the injection system based on, at least in part, the real-time pressure detected by the pressure detection assembly.

Abstract: An initial set of prospects in a customer database is identified, by data mining, as initially identified prospects based on predetermined selection criteria. The number of initially identified prospects is compared to a target number of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects matches the target number of prospects, the initially identified prospects are utilized as the final selection of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects mismatches the target number of prospects, the final selection of prospects is determined by performing a culling process or an augmenting process to reduce or increase, respectively, the initial set of prospects using a heuristic measure H, until the number of prospects in the initial set of prospects matches the target number of prospects.

Abstract: Method, system, and article of manufacture for selecting prospects for a product promotion though data mining. An initial set of prospects in a customer database is identified, by data mining, as initially identified prospects based on predetermined selection criteria. The number of initially identified prospects is compared to a target number of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects matches the target number of prospects, the initially identified prospects are utilized as the final selection of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects mismatches the target number of prospects, the final selection of prospects is determined by performing a culling process or an augmenting process to reduce or increase, respectively, the initial set of prospects using a heuristic measure H, until the number of prospects in the initial set of prospects matches the target number of prospects.

Abstract: Method, system, and article of manufacture for selecting prospects for a product promotion though data mining. An initial set of prospects in a customer database is identified, by data mining, as initially identified prospects based on predetermined selection criteria. The number of initially identified prospects is compared to a target number of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects matches the target number of prospects, the initially identified prospects are utilized as the final selection of prospects. When the number of initially identified prospects mismatches the target number of prospects, the final selection of prospects is determined by performing a culling process or an augmenting process to reduce or increase, respectively, the initial set of prospects using a heuristic measure H, until the number of prospects in the initial set of prospects matches the target number of prospects.

Abstract: The present invention is not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments described herein. Indeed, various modifications of the invention in addition to those described herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description and accompanying figures. Such modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Various publications are cited herein, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties.

Abstract: Methods of treating acute neuronal injury by utilizing a BACE polypeptide that binds to Nogo, or compositions comprising such BACE polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention is based on a novel direct interaction between a Presenilin and a novel protein identified herein and named Sambiasin-1, a homolog thereof named Sambiasin-2, as well as a protein complex further comprising a Nicastrin. Also comprised are uses of said components and complexes, as well as methods for use of the protein and the complex, inter alia, screening, diagnosis and therapy, as well as methods of preparing the complexes.

Abstract: An adjustable chair (1) includes a chassis (2) onto which the chair is moveably mounted with respect thereto about a common plane normal to the major plane of the chassis, a pair of side walls (8) extending from the chassis and adapted to, in use, prevent accidental access to the space between the chassis and the chair from respective sides thereof, wherein at least one tambour (9,10) is provided between the front and/or the rear of the chair relative to said side, the or each tambour therefore providing a rigid but moveable barrier to accidental entry into the space between the chair and the chassis.

Abstract: A method of identifying a modulator of presenilin function, the method comprising: (i) providing (a) a polypeptide capable of binding a presenilin, which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a functional variant thereof, or a fragment of either thereof which is capable of binding to presenilin; (b) a presenilin or a variant thereof or a fragment of either thereof capable of binding to a polypeptide which comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; (c) a test substance under conditions that would permit binding of a polypeptide (a) to a presenilin (b) in the absence of the test substance; (ii) monitoring presenilin mediated activity; and (iii) determining thereby whether the test substance is a modulator of presenilin activity, a modulator identified by a method of the invention and use of a modulator identified by a method of the invention in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for precluding the flying of an airplane comprises a pair of arm members telescopically interengaged and having axially outwardly open U-shaped hooks for engaging with two flight control components in the cockpit of an airplane to preclude the displacement of the elevators, ailerons or rudder necessary to fly the airplane. The anti-theft device is releasably locked between the flight control components.

Abstract: A pair of U-shaped or V-shaped collar members of hardened steel are adapted to be lockingly interengaged about a propeller blade of an aircraft propeller to provide an anti-theft device for the aircraft by providing an unbalanced propeller condition in response to starting the aircraft engine. A flag of resilient material depends from the device to alert unauthorized personnel of the latter and to remind authorized personnel to remove the device before starting the aircraft engine.

Abstract: Equipment for laminating webs has a pressure sensitive roller formed of a polymeric material layer resistant to wetting by molten polyethylene resin. A web transport surface for conveying the web during lamination is formed by the pressure sensitive layer and abutting solid, relatively thick polymeric material layers, preferably Teflon, which is secured against movement about the core and urged into substantial uniformity with the pressure sensitive layer by a locking ring assembly.

Abstract: A cathode sheath for a thermionic electron-gun cathode. The sheath is substantially in the form of a hollow cylinder and has an outer surface and an inner surface, a central axis, a closed end and an axially-opposite open end, and a side wall extending between the closed end and the open end. The sheath is a continuous bimetallic laminate having a first layer of material forming the inner surface and a second layer of electron-emissive material overlying substantially the entirety of the first layer and forming the outer surface. The laminate has a preselected thickness at the closed end and has a thickness at the side wall which varies along the central axis.

Abstract: A roller for conveying web in a resin coating environment is formed by a core having solid polymeric material layers arranged on opposite end portions of a pressure sensitive layer. Means of securing the polymeric material layer to the core is provided to prevent the polymeric material from moving axially along the core. Hence, the polymeric material layer and pressure sensitive layer are arranged on the core to form a generally uniform rotatable web transport surface for conveying web exposed to molten polyethylene resin without the web transfer surface bearing the web being attacked and wetted with the coating material.

Abstract: A method of assigning seismic traces obtained by means of one or more seismic sources (1) and receivers (2) wherein, a plane containing each source (1) and receivers (2) is divided into a regular array of regions (12-18), for example a rectangular array referred to cartesian coordinates (X-Y). The regions cover at least a middle portion of a line (11) joining each source (1) to each receiver (2). Diagonals (19-25) intersect the line (11) at respective intersection points and offspring traces are allocated to these points.

Abstract: A ring seal for protecting a designated area from ambient contamination is alternately placeable into its sealing and non-sealing positions. The ring seal permits a limited travel between the sealable surfaces without compromising the seal integrity. The ring seal facilitates an interference-free installation and selective maintenance of the sealable parts.

Abstract: A tractor vehicle (10) is provided with segregated engine (45) and heat exchanger compartments (64). The heat exchanger compartment (64) is supplied with ambient air from an intake grille (24) above the heat exchanger compartment. The process air from the heat exchanger compartment is exhausted forwardly through a front grille (40) location on the tractor. The engine compartment is ventilated by a forced air system induced by the heat exchanger compartment exhaust fan (80). Engine compartment process air is drawn to the downstream side of the primary heat exchanger (76) and is discharged along with the heat exchanger compartment process air, through the front grille of the tractor.

Abstract: An operator's platform, a vehicle cab and a forward tractor engine enclosure are pivotally mounted as a unit at a forward pivot point to a tractor frame. These components are suspended at the rear portion of the frame through an integrated suspension system including a coil spring and a shock absorber. A pair of vertical guide members at the rear of the suspended chassis of the vehicle interact with rollers accompanied on laterally projecting arms fastened to the rear section of a tractor chassis to pivot in a vertical plane around forward pivot points while constraining lateral movement of the cab relative to the vehicle chassis.