Abstract: A system and method for information technology (IT) migration includes determining a relationship among objects to be migrated such that the relationship includes a set of objects having at least one of a common feature or dependency between the objects in the set. The objects are grouped into a plurality of migration waves such that cross-wave relationships are minimized among the plurality of migration waves. The objects are migrated wave by wave.

Abstract: A projection display is provided including a rod-like waveguide (7), an image providing light source device (10) located at a first side (9) of the waveguide (7) to inject image bearing light into the waveguide (7), through the first side (9). An input means (12) is provided on the waveguide (7) adjacent one end (13) at a second side (14) opposite to the first side (9) to reflect the image bearing light internally along the waveguide (7). An output transmission grating (18) is provided along a third side (19) of the waveguide (7) through which image bearing light is outputted from the waveguide (7). A plate-like waveguide (8) is located with an edge surface (23) thereof adjacent to and in line with the third side (19) of the waveguide (7) to receive the image bearing light from the waveguide (7). The waveguide (8) includes an exit grating (25) on or at a first surface (26) thereof for diffracting the received image bearing light out of the waveguide (8) towards a viewer (6).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating food products by applying an antimicrobial composition and processing the food product using selected processing methods.

Abstract: A cleaning device connectable to a downhole tool for use within a well bore, the cleaning device comprising: a base member non-rotatably mountable to the downhole tool; and at least one sleeve member rotatably mountable to and around the base member, the sleeve member having a support member and at least one protruding member which protrudes from the support member and which, in use, contacts an inner surface of the well bore, wherein the support member comprises a bearing material.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring recombination lifetime of a photoconductor or semiconductor material in real time and without physically contacting the material involving positioning the sample material between a transmitter and a receiver so that electromagnetic signals, preferably radio frequency signals, traveling from the transmitter to the receiver pass through the sample material. The electromagnetic signals are modulated as they pass through the sample material depending on the carrier density and conductivity of the sample material. The modulated electromagnetic signals received by the receiver are then analyzed to determine the carrier recombination lifetime of the sample material.

Abstract: A method is presented for selecting an HTTP authentication scheme at a client computer. A request message is sent from the client computer to a server computer to access information on the server computer. In response, the client computer receives a response message from the server computer. The response message includes an HTTP header that includes a first scheme identifier, indicating a first HTTP authentication scheme and a second scheme identifier, indicating a second HTTP authentication scheme. If the client computer does not support the second HTTP authentication scheme, the client computer uses the first HTTP authentication scheme when sending another HTTP message to the server computer. If the client computer supports the second HTTP authentication scheme, the client computer uses the second HTTP authentication scheme when sending another HTTP message to the server computer.

Abstract: A downhole tool for use within a well has a body with a first downhole fluid passage provided in the body. The first downhole fluid passage has an upper inlet and a lower outlet. A first sleeve member is slidably mounted to the body such that the first sleeve member is movable between a first position in which the first sleeve member extends from the body and a second position in which the first sleeve member is substantially retracted into the first downhole fluid passage of the body. A guide adapted to guide an object travelling within the first downhole fluid passage to the first sleeve member is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a software architecture for simulation of physical entities. The invention provides an object-oriented container based framework architecture for simulator software implementations, methods, and objects in a time domain on a distributed computer network. The invention further provides an interface system and a plug-in definition which allows compartmentalization of participants in the container and easy extensibility of the system.

Abstract: A cleat protector shoe cover. The cleat protector shoe cover has an upper portion formed of either engagements or an elastic material and having a shoe opening formed in a top thereof. The cleat protector shoe cover is stretchable and engages with a cleated shoe to prevent the cleats from being damaged or damaging a floor surface by providing seating areas.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply system comprises an internal combustion engine (1) and a steam generator (2) arranged in a “closed system”. Water, or another suitable working fluid, is supplied to the steam generator (2) whereupon it is heated using exhaust heat from the internal combustion engine (1). The steam that is generated is stored in a storage tank (3) until a later time, e.g. when the internal combustion engine (1) is not running, whereupon the steam is used to provide heat and/or power to vehicle. For example, the steam can be used to drive a generator (5), via an expander (4), to provide electricity for powering various electrical systems within the vehicle. Additionally, the hot exhaust (7) from the expander (4) can be supplied to a radiator (8) to provide heating for the vehicle cabin.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) system and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the RFID system includes a portable structure including a frame with a base supported by a plurality of wheels, an antenna tower and at least one removable shelf therein. The RFID system also includes an RFID reader located on the at least one removable shelf and at least one antenna mounted on the antenna tower and coupled to the RFID reader. The RFID system still further includes a computer system located on the at least one removable shelf and coupled to the RFID reader, and a power subsystem located on the at least one removable shelf and coupled to the RFID reader and the computer system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stem cell expansion factor, and to a method for enhancing hematopoietic stem cell expansion by direct delivery of a protein in the cell and which protein is able to cross cell membrane. The method comprises directly delivering in a HSC an amino acid sequence having the activity of a peptide encoded by a Hoxb4 nucleotide sequence. Once delivered, the amino acid sequence is functionally active in the hematopoietic stem cell and enhances expansion thereof. The amino acid sequence may is a HOXB4 or HOXA4 protein.

Abstract: We describe the detailed production, biochemical characterisation and storage of CYP74 enzymes, including CYP74C3, a recombinant plant cytochrome P450 enzyme with hydroperoxide lyase (HPL) activity from Medicago truncatula, and CYP74A1, an Allene Oxide Synthase (AOS), from Arabidopsis thaliana. Steady state kinetic parameters, substrate and product specificities, Rz, extinction coefficient, haem content, and new ligands are disclosed. We show, on the basis of gel filtration, sedimentation velocity (sedimentation coefficient distribution) and sedimentation equilibrium (molecular weight) analyses that the CYP74 enzymes have low enzyme activity as a detergent-free, water-soluble, monomer. The enzyme activity can be completely restored by reactivation with detergent micelles, but not detergent monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiolabelled compounds particularly 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane compounds (i.e., quinuclidine compounds) which are labeled with one or more radioisotopes and which are suitable for imaging or therapeutic treatment of tissues, organs, or tumors which express the ?7-nicotinic cholinergic receptor. In another embodiment, the invention relates to methods of imaging tissues, organs, or tumors using radiolabeled compounds of the invention, particularly tissues, organs, or tumors which express ?7-nicotinic cholinergic receptor to which the compounds of the invention have an affinity.

Abstract: A tamper evident security lock includes a tamper evident security system to indicate whether the tamper evident security lock has been improperly accessed. The tamper evident security system includes a tamper evident security module that invokes different sets of logic to generate a sequence of characters displayable through a viewing window incorporated into the tamper evident security lock. The tamper evident security system may also include a processor activatable by an actuator in communication with a shackle or other component of the tamper evident security lock. The shackle works in conjunction with the actuator to activate the processor, and when the processor is activated, the tamper evident security system generates the sequence of characters. The sequence of characters may change each time the processor is activated so that a person authorized to unlock the tamper evident security lock can identify whether the tamper evident security lock was improperly accessed.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a pipe provides a tool within the pipe. The tool has a body of smaller diameter than the pipe such that the body and pipe define an annulus and a fluid guiding member located at the annulus and movable relative to the pipe. The fluid guiding member moves relative to the pipe to guide fluid forward of the fluid guiding member to a pipe outlet.

Abstract: A cover for cleated shoes. The shoe cover has a ball area, a heel area, and a mid-foot area between the ball area and the heel area. At least the mid-foot area is formed of stretchable material and is thinner than the material forming the ball area and heel of the sole. An internal support member is located internally in the ball area and/or heel area of the sole. An upper portion extends upward from the sole portion and defines a toe cup and a heel cup, with the upper portion being formed of stretchable material in at least the mid-foot area, and which has an opening formed therein to allow shoe and/or foot access to the shoe cover.

Abstract: Films containing a sealant layer composition comprising: (1) polyethylene homopolymer, and ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene/acrylate copolymer; and (2) elastomer, plastomer, ionomer, and carboxyl-modified polyethylene; when sealed to another outer film layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ionomer, ethylene/acid copolymer, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and ethylene/acrylate copolymer, have been discovered to provide a seal strength comparable to an ionomer to ionomer seal.

Abstract: Combinations of ?7-nAChR agonists and statins, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and methods of using the same useful for treatment or prophylaxis of neurological degenerative diseases.