Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein: X is CR6 or N; Y is CR3 or N; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and m are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds to inhibit the activity of one or both of diacylglycerol kinase alpha (DGK?) and diacylglycerol kinase zeta (DGK?), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in the treatment of viral infections and proliferative disorders, such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: Methods for constructing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) antenna arrays, may include: variable doping of the MWCNTs, forming light pipes with layers of variable dielectric glass, forming geometric diodes on full-wave rectified devices that propagate both electrons and holes, using clear conductive ground plans to form windows that can control a building's internal temperature, and generating multiple lithographic patterns with a single mask.

Abstract: A winglet and methods of operating an aircraft using the winglet. In some embodiments, the winglet can be mounted to the wingtip of an aircraft and has three segments or portions, namely, a mounting portion, an upwardly extending portion, and a reverse portion, or a portion that extends in an inboard direction.

Abstract: A method of storing water at two temperatures, the method comprising: providing a tank divided into first and second chambers; storing water in the first chamber at a first temperature; storing water in the second chamber at a second temperature; heating water in the second chamber when the second temperature is below a predetermined second value; pumping water from the second chamber to the first chamber when the first temperature is below a predetermined first value, the first values being less than the second value; and permitting water flow from the first chamber to the second chamber while pumping water from the second chamber to the first chamber.

Abstract: A water heating apparatus including a tank divided into first and second chambers, wherein water in the first and second chambers has first and second temperatures, respectively, a first outlet for supplying water from the first chamber, a first thermostat to measure the first temperature, a second thermostat to measure the second temperature, means for heating water in the second chamber, a pump having a pump inlet in fluid communication with the second chamber and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the first chamber, and a controller configured to initiate pumping of water from the second chamber to the first chamber when the first temperature is below a predetermined first value. The controller is also configured to initiate heating of water in the second chamber when the second temperature is below a predetermined second value, the second value being greater than the first value.

Abstract: A water heating apparatus including a tank divided into first and second chambers, wherein water in the first and second chambers has first and second temperatures, respectively, a first outlet for supplying water from the first chamber, a first thermostat to measure the first temperature, a second thermostat to measure the second temperature, means for heating water in the second chamber, a pump having a pump inlet in fluid communication with the second chamber and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the first chamber, and a controller configured to initiate pumping of water from the second chamber to the first chamber when the first temperature is below a predetermined first value. The controller is also configured to initiate heating of water in the second chamber when the second temperature is below a predetermined second value, the second value being greater than the first value.

Abstract: A retractor apparatus includes an extension rod, first and second support rods and first and second clamps. The extension rod is attached to the first support rod with the first clamp. The first support rod is attached to the second support rod with the second clamp. The first and second support rods extend outwardly over the surgical table on opposite sides of the incision and the second support rod may be moved relative to the first support rod so as to correctly position the retractors over the incision.

Abstract: A pressure transducer system which uses a Wheatstone bridge circuit to produce an electrical signal which is proportional to the amount of pressure exerted on it by gas or liquids, is disclosed. The Wheatstone bridge circuit is thermally isolated from the external environment using two diaphragms which are separated by a reservoir of silicone oil. This allows pressure to be hydraulically conveyed to the Wheatstone bridge circuit while preventing thermal contamination of the electrical signals produced by the Wheatstone bridge circuit. The pressure transducer also contains support circuitry which allows adjustment of the signals to and from the Wheatstone bridge circuit to enable the pressure transducer to be used with various electrical measuring equipment which has different operational ranges.

Abstract: A retractor apparatus for attachment to a rail of a surgical table includes first, second and third support rods and first, second and third clamps. The first support rod is attached to the rail of the surgical table and permits movement about and along a vertical axis of the first rod. The second rod is attached to an upper section of the first rod with the second clamp. The second clamp permits movement of the second support rod about an axis of the first rod and about an axis of the second support rod and permits pivotal movement of the second rod with respect to the first rod about a pivotal axis of the second clamp. The third clamp clamps the third rod to the second rod and permits movement of the third rod along and about the axis of the second rod and about the axis of the third rod and permits movement about a pivotal axis of the third clamp.

Abstract: A rectractor apparatus for attachment to a rail of a surgical table includes first, second and third support rods and first, second and third clamps. The first support rod is attached to the rail of the surgical table and permits movement about and along a vertical axis of the first rod. The second rod is attached to an upper section of the first rod with the second clamp. The second clamp permits movement of the second support rod about an axis of the first rod and about an axis of the second support rod and permits pivotal movement of the second rod with respect to the first rod about a pivotal axis of the second clamp. The third clamp clamps the third rod to the second rod and permits movement of the third rod along and about the axis of the second rod and about the axis of the third rod and permits movement about a pivotal axis of the third clamp.

Abstract: This invention is a kit and method for testing golf balls to determine if the center of gravity is the center of the golf ball. The kit uses a liquid, such as water, having a densifying agent to increase the density of the liquid solution so a golf ball will float when placed in the solution. A wetting agent is also included in the solution to decrease the surface tension. If a golf ball, having a center of gravity at other than the center of the golf ball, is placed in the solution, the light side of the ball will rotate to the top. The light side is then marked with an indelible marker. An axis through the center of the golf ball and the mark also includes the center of gravity of the golf ball. Thereafter, the axis of the golf ball including the mark, should always be placed perpendicular to the plane of the striking surface.