Abstract: A method and system are provided in which static lists facilitate arbitrary grouping of items of data independent of their locations and in ways that are meaningful to the user. A static list is a set of items defined by a root item, a direction, and the entry relationships with that root item in that direction. The static list also defines the properties that each entry relationship in the list is required to have. Verbs are provided to manage a static list. A verb is an action that may be performed on the items in the static list, and includes, among others, move, copy, add, remove, and delete. A view is provided to specify characteristics for displaying data from a static list, including visibility, order, and formatting, among other characteristics.

Abstract: A gateway (111, 200) and method for routing calls for a wireless communication unit (113) via a selected network (105, 124, 131) comprises an access point (217) supporting a wireless LAN and a modem (203, 229) for wireless connections to a wireless WAN and an interface 227 with a wired local loop (105). The methodology involves using a first network, such as a local loop if available and a second network, such as a packet data WAN 131 otherwise as well as maintaining the busy status of the first network via the second network.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) view of a data collection based on an attribute is disclosed. A timeline is provided for displaying files and folders. The timeline may include a focal group that displays detailed information about its contents to the user. Remaining items on the timeline are displayed in less detail and may be positioned to appear further away from the user. A histogram may be provided as part of the view to allow the user to more easily navigate the timeline to find a desired file or folder.

Abstract: An oscillating body, and a method of manufacturing an oscillating body using a mold having a mold cavity with a curved surface. The method involves inserting a predetermined amount of a hardenable mixture in the mold cavity and allowing the hardenable mixture to harden to produce a body that is a negative of at least a portion of the mold cavity, including a curved surface that is a negative of the curved surface of the mold. A ballast is connected to the body portion such that the ballast remains stationary relative to the body portion. An oscillating body is made in part or in whole from the body portion with the ballast, wherein the oscillating body is adapted to roll on the curved surface in an oscillating manner after being subjected to a displacement.

Abstract: A gateway (111, 200) and method for routing calls for a wireless communication unit (113) via a selected network (105, 124, 131) comprises an access point (217) supporting a wireless LAN and a modem (203, 229) for wireless connections to a wireless WAN and an interface 227 with a wired local loop (105). The methodology involves using a first network, such as a local loop if available and a second network, such as a packet data WAN 131 otherwise as well as maintaining the busy status of the first network via the second network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bacterial carboxypeptidases for use in gene directed prodrug therapy, in particular for use in the treatment of disease, including tumors. Specifically, the invention relates to modified bacterial carboxypeptidases which have enhanced catalytic activity.

Abstract: Structured surfactant systems with solid suspending properties comprise a substantially non-aqueous liquid continuous phase and a structuring surfactant capable of forming an L&agr; phase in said continuous liquid phase at a concentration between 10 and 20% by weight solid surfactant preferably comprising at least two hydrophobic C7-30 aliphatic groups per molecule, said groups preferably comprising bent chain groups such as cis monounsaturated alkenyl e.g. erucyl or singly branched alkyl e.g. isopalmityl.

Abstract: This invention comprises a driven conveyor for transporting work pieces into one or more flood plating cells for electroplating a metal onto the planar surfaces and surfaces of the through holes of the work piece. An electrolyte solution is pumped by one or more recirculating pumps into the flood cell at such a rate as to maintain the liquid at a desired level covering the anodes and work pieces while work pieces are moved through the cells. One or more power sources provide direct current to the anodes and to the electrified contactors to transmit electrical current to the work pieces. The electrified contactors are positioned across the path of the work piece and spaced outside of the flood cell such that the electrolyte solution does not contact the contactors. Plating will occur so long as the work piece is in contact with one or more of the electrified contactors and the electrolyte.

Abstract: The use of a stabiliser comprising a hydrophilic polymeric chain of more than four hydrophilic monomer groups and/or having a mass greater than 300 amu, linked at one end to a hydrocarbon-soluble hydrophobic group to reduce or prevent the flocculation of systems comprising a flocculable surfactant and a liquid medium which is capable of flocculating the surfactant and in which the stabiliser is capable of existing as a micellar solution at a concentration of at least 1% by weight.

Abstract: This invention comprises a driven conveyor for transporting work pieces into one or more flood plating cells for electroplating a metal onto the planar surfaces and surfaces of the through holes of the work piece. An electrolyte solution is pumped by one or more recirculating pumps into the flood cell at such a rate as to maintain the liquid at a desired level covering the anodes and work pieces while work pieces are moved through the cells. One or more power sources provide direct current to the anodes and to the electrified contactors to transmit electrical current to the work pieces. The electrified contactors are positioned across the path of the work piece and spaced outside of the flood cell such that the electrolyte solution does not contact the contactors. Plating will occur so long as the work piece is in contact with one or more of the electrified contactors and the electrolyte.

Abstract: The use of a stabiliser comprising a hydrophilic polymeric chain of more than four hydrophilic monomer groups and/or having a mass greater than 300 amu, linked at one end to a hydrocarbon-soluble hydrophobic group to reduce or prevent the flocculation of systems comprising a flocculable surfactant and a liquid medium which is capable of flocculating the surfactant and in which the stabiliser is capable of existing as a micellar solution at a concentration of at least 1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-HT.sub.4 receptor ligands which are 1-(5-halo-4-aminophenyl) (C.sub.2-6)alkan-1-one derivatives in which the 5-halo-4-aminophenyl group is substituted at its 2-position with (C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy or phenyl(C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy and optionally substituted at its 3-position with (C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy or substituted at its 2- and 3-positions together with methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy and the highest numbered carbon of the (C.sub.2-6)alkan-1-one is substituted with di(C.sub.1-4)alkylamino, morpholin-1-yl or pyrrolidin-1-yl or optionally substituted piperidin-1-yl, piperidin-4-yl, azacyclohept-1-yl, azabicyclo?2.2.1!hept-3-yl, azabicylo?2.2.2!oct-3-yl or azabicylo?3.2.2!non-3-yl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, individual isomers and mixtures of isomers and methods of using and making such derivatives.

Abstract: A mat having layers of impermeable material adapted to inflation as an air-mattress, inflatable blanket or component of a sleeping bag, and containing an insulating amount of a lofting shredded matallized plastic web, and having a valve means for inflation and deflation of the mat. The insulating plastic web may comprise a plurality of webs of metallized plastic film, said webs having at least sections thereof in strip form, oriented randomly in non-planar configurations. The impermeable material is made from plasticized material such as urethane coated nylon fabric or plastic coated cotton fabric.

Abstract: The invention provides a peripheral vision horizon device for use in projecting a light bar on the interior of an aircraft cockpit or the like to indicate pitch and roll, the light bar being located with reference to a datum in the cockpit. The device includes a housing having a first part attachable to the cockpit and a second part rotatably coupled to the first part for movement about a first axis which on assembly in the aircraft extends transversely of the cockpit. A lens carrier is rotatably coupled to the second part for rotation about a second axis which is at right angles to the first axis. A light source is contained in the housing and an optical system is coupled to the housing for directing light from the light source towards the lens carrier along the second axis. A lens of two-fold symmetry is mounted in the lens carrier transversely of the second axis for receiving said light and projecting a beam of light which strikes the interior of the cockpit to create the light bar.

Abstract: A surface waterstop is in the form of a strip of rubber or plastics material. At least one keying formation, preferably a T-shaped formation, is provided on each side of a center line of the strip. A longitudinally-extending central section may be provided for receiving and locating stop-end shuttering. Along at least one lateral edge, and preferably along both lateral edges, the strip is adapted, for example by the provision of holes, slots or the like, to receive fixing pins or clips which, in use, extend at an acute angle to the surface on which the waterstop is laid.

Abstract: A differential pressure measuring device of the three diaphragm type is disclosed in which the measuring in diaphragm is isolated from the substance being measured by a pair of sealing diaphragms. The measuring diaphragm is included in a cell assembly that provides overrange protection for the measuring diaphragm and isolation of the measuring diaphragm from the influence of static pressure induced housing strains.