Abstract: A razor for supporting a razor blade comprising a blade support arm, a handle element, and a cover element coupleable with the blade support arm. The razor can removably support the razor blade between the blade support arm and the cover element. The blade support arm can have a recess formed therein, and the cover member can be coupled with the blade support arm adjacent to the recess. Additionally, the cover member can be rotatable relative to the blade support arm to allow easy removal and/or replacement of the blade.

Abstract: A board game kit includes a Sudoku board, a set of board markers, and a plurality of standard six-sided dice. The board game kit is useful for providing a Sudoku board game for competitive play by a plurality of players.

Abstract: A battery clip connection having a first battery clip, a second battery clip, a housing, a USB connection disposed in the housing, and a wire connecting the first battery clip and the second battery clip to the housing. Also, a method of charging a portable electric device, the method including removing a cover from a motive device and disclosing a power source, connecting a first battery clip of a battery clip connection to a first power of the power source. Further, connecting a second battery clip of the battery clip connection to a second post of the power source, extending a wire of the battery clip connection though the cover of the motive device, and exposing a housing having a USB connection outside the cover of the motive device. Further, attaching the portable electric device to the USB connection and providing power to the portable electric device.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of target particles, such as pathogens, soluble antigens, nucleic acids, toxins, chemicals, plant pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses and the like. Also described is an emittor cell comprising a receptor, wherein the receptor can be an antibody or an Fc receptor, and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more receptors on the emittor cell. Also provided are optoelectronic sensor devices for detecting a target particle in a sample, including in a plurality of samples.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of target particles, such as pathogens, soluble antigens, nucleic acids, toxins, chemicals, plant pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses and the like. Also described is an emittor cell comprising a receptor, wherein the receptor can be an antibody or an Fc receptor, and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more receptors on the emittor cell. Also provided are optoelectronic sensor devices for detecting a target particle in a sample, including in a plurality of samples.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of target particles, such as pathogens, soluble antigens, nucleic acids, toxins, chemicals, plant pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses and the like. Also described is an emittor cell comprising a receptor, wherein the receptor can be an antibody or an Fc receptor, and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more receptors on the emittor cell. Also provided are optoelectronic sensor devices for detecting a target particle in a sample, including in a plurality of samples.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for enhancing the performance of air conditioning systems (heat pump and traditional) in both cooling and heating modes, in some exemplary embodiments using a controller providing electronic circuitry to enable three stage fan activation at the beginning of a cooling cycle and defeat and avoidance of the now-common forced fan activation after compressor deactivation. In some exemplary embodiments the device enables two stage fan activation at the beginning of a heating cycle (for heat pump systems). In some exemplary embodiments the circuitry is a combination of conventional wiring, relays, and dip switches, and in some exemplary embodiments a microprocessor is provided.

Abstract: A method of determining the viability of a rhizome comprises the sequential steps of: (a) sampling material from the rhizome; (b) contacting material sampled in step (a) with an effective amount of a formulation comprising a first viability indicator; and (c) observing the action of the first viability indicator on the sampled rhizome material, to determine the viability of the rhizome. The method may further comprise one or more additional sequences involving the additional steps of: (d) contacting material sampled in step (a) with an effective amount of a formulation comprising a further viability indicator different to that used in step (b); and (e) observing the action of the further viability indicator on the sampled rhizome material, to determine the viability of the rhizome. In this way, an overall assessment of the viability of the rhizome can be made based on the action of a plurality of viability indicators, each relying on an interaction with different reagents in the plant cells.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of target particles, such as pathogens, soluble antigens, nucleic acids, toxins, chemicals, plant pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses and the like. Also described is an emittor cell comprising a receptor, wherein the receptor can be an antibody or an Fc receptor, and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more receptors on the emittor cell. Also provided are optoelectronic sensor devices for detecting a target particle in a sample, including in a plurality of samples.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are CD80 inhibitors, and of value for immunomodulation, e.g. in rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, asthma, transplantation, systemic lupus erythematosis and psoriasis: wherein Y is —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, or CH2CH2CH2—; R1 represents H; F; methyl, trifuoromethyl, methoxy or triflioromethoxy; R3 represents H; F; CI; Br; NO2; CN; C1C6 alkyl optionally substituted by F or Cl; or C1-C6 alkoxy optionally substituted by F; R4 represents a carboxylic acid group (—COOH) or an ester thereof, or —C(?O) NR6R7—NR7C(?O)R6, NR7C(?O)OR6, NHC(?O) or NHC(?S)NR7R6 wherein R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification and X represents a bond or a divalent radical as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A dispensing brush is used to groom while deodorizing and/or styling the receiver. The receiver can be a human but is commonly a household pet such as a dog or cat. The brush is comprised of a head attached to a handle and includes a bristle cap mounted to the head. Within the handle or the head, an internal cavity is provided that is in communication with an intake reservoir. A pump is also provided within the head or handle of the brush with the intake of the pump in communication with the intake reservoir and a pump output provided through a void in the bristle cap. The intake reservoir includes a depression or other structure such as a wall to create a pocket of fluid, which is held in reserve in the internal cavity, thereby making it accessible to the intake of the pump even when the brush is moved in a variety of positions. The intake reservoir may also include a check valve to further aide in restricting fluid from flowing back into internal cavity from the intake reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to optoelectronic systems for detecting one or more target particles. The system includes a reaction chamber, a specimen collector, an optical detector, and a reservoir containing cells, each of the cells having receptors which are present on the surface of each cell and are specific for the target particle to be detected, where binding of the target particle to the receptors directly or indirectly activates a reporter molecule, thereby producing a measurable optical signal.

Abstract: A baby monitor system includes a transmitter unit that has a first receiver to receive baby sounds, a transmitter to transmit a signal corresponding to the baby sounds, and a transmitter housing to house the first receiver and the transmitter. The transmitter housing includes a faceplate connector. The baby monitor system also includes a receiver unit having a second receiver to receive the signal transmitted by the transmitter unit. The baby monitor system further includes a plurality of transmitter faceplates that can be interchangeably connected to the faceplate connector of the transmitter housing.

Abstract: A bassinet and changing table assembly includes a frame, a changing table mounted to the frame, and a bassinet releasably mounted to the changing table and/or the frame so that the bassinet is positioned over the changing table. Hence, the diaper changing activity is separated from the child sleeping area.

Abstract: A host-NVRAM disk-array controller that can be connected to a host computer. The controller including an NVRAM, a plurality of disk array controllers, and a plurality of busses. The NVRAM is connected to a memory controller (together called the NVRAM device). The host computer has the ability to directly control the NVRAM device. The plurality of busses connect the NVRAM device and the disk array controllers.

Abstract: An NVRAM fail-over controller including a NVRAM device connected to a host computer, the host computer having the ability to directly control the NVRAM device. The NVRAM fail-over controller includes an embedded processor that is powered by back-up power. The NVRAM fail-over controller includes a network interface that is powered by back-up power.

Abstract: A method of controlling the resolution of an optical encoder for providing position information of an object which moves along a certain measuring direction where the optical encoder includes a light source that emits light and a data track that moves relative to the light source. The method includes directing modulated light from the data track to a plurality of photodiodes of a detection system having a resolution that has a first value and changing the resolution of the detection system to a second value without altering an arrangement of the plurality of photodiodes of the detection system during the changing from the first value to the second value.

Abstract: A method of controlling the resolution of an optical encoder for providing position information of an object which moves along a certain measuring direction where the optical encoder includes a light source that emits light and a data track that moves relative to the light source. The method includes directing modulated light from the data track to a plurality of photodiodes of a detection system having a resolution that has a first value and changing the resolution of the detection system to a second value without altering an arrangement of the plurality of photodiodes of the detection system during the changing from the first value to the second value.

Abstract: A device for testing a pulse oximetry probe includes means for receiving an output signal dependent on the wavelength of light emitted by a light emitter of the probe, and for determining, from this output signal, an accuracy figure for the blood oxygen indication of the probe.