Abstract: The subject invention pertains to recombinant entomopox vectors which are useful for the delivery and stable expression of heterologous DNA in vertebrate cells. Specifically exemplified is a recombinant EPV from amsacta moorei (AmEPV). Because of the capacity of the EPV to incorporate foreign or heterologous DNA sequences, the vectors of the subject invention can be used to deliver DNA inserts that are larger than 10 kb in size. Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention concerns use of the recombinant vectors for delivery and expression of biological useful proteins in gene therapy protocols. In addition, the subject invention concerns novel AmEVP polypeptides and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these polypeptides.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering elongate flexible objects, such as hosiery blanks or pantyhose, in proper orientation for further processing including removing one or more flexible objects from a bundle and presenting a selected end thereof, to ensure proper orientation, to an entry end of a suction tube, transporting the flexible object through the suction tube to an exit and thereof, preparing the leading end thereof for transfer and transferring the leading end of the flexible object onto an object receiving member of a further processing machine.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention disclosed in this application includes a vehicle having an engine and carrying a lift apparatus including a boom assembly and hydraulic motors operatively associated with a hydraulic control system for selectively operating the motors to raise and lower the boom. Included in the hydraulic control system is an electric motor and a pump, the former driving the latter and being energized by an electric power system including battery means in series with the motor. Between the battery and the motor there is provided switch means operatively associated with valve actuating members used for the selective operation of the hydraulic control system so that when any valve actuating member is moved to a position operating the hydraulic control system, it simultaneously actuates the switch means closing the circuit between the battery and the motor.