Abstract: A combination of a radio frequency identification transponder (RFID Tag) and to a magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is disclosed. The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, and more specifically to RFID transponders for use in RFID systems and the method for their assembly.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (1) pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their methods of use for the treatment of neurological disorders related to amyloid B protein production and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. These compounds inhibit ? secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid ? protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein.

Abstract: A method and system for preventing theft of an object, includes an electronic article surveillance (EAS) device operatively attached to an object, a security path for detection of the EAS device, a reader operatively coupled to the security path, and a smart card for being read by the reader. The smart card contains an identification profile of an authorized user of the object.

Abstract: A combination of a radio frequency identification transponder (RFID Tag) and to a magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is disclosed. The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, and more specifically to RFID transponders for use in RFID systems and the method for their assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to quickly change and deliver Internet radio sources. The apparatus can receive multiple Internet radio sources simultaneously, and route each of the multiple Internet radio sources to a stream receiver. The stream receiver is operable to maintain connection with one of a multitude of Internet radio sources. Each of the sources can be buffered by a stream buffer that can receive data from one of each of the stream receivers. A stream selector can select one of the multiple Internet radio sources and deliver the selected one of the multiple Internet radio sources as output to a user. The apparatus can be implemented as part of a multiple function system such as a personal computer or as an Internet radio receiver apparatus.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a system which generates heat therein, includes a chamber for receiving at least a portion of the heat, the chamber containing a refrigerant therein, a condenser for receiving the refrigerant having been heated in the chamber, the refrigerant being pressurized and cooled in the condenser, and at least one coil coupled to the condenser and leading to a region to be cooled. The at least one coil includes a first portion coupled to the condenser, a second portion downstream from the first portion, and a third portion downstream of the second portion. The second downstream portion contains an orifice for free expansion to cause cooling of the region, and the third downstream portion leads from the region to be cooled back to the chamber.

Abstract: Methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting diseases and disorders associated with inflammation, cell-proliferation, and pain comprising the administration of a compound having the structural formula wherein R1 is a hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, carboxylic acid, alkylamino or amide group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrogen or an acyl residue having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R5 is hydrogen, CH3, or CH2OH, and R6 is an organo group such as a hydrocarbon having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms are disclosed. Other seco-pseudopterosins and compounds related to pseudopterosins are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for assisting the stripping of flimsy sheets adhering to a moving surface such as a xerographic fuser roll, comprising engaging the leading edge of a sheet on the moving surface, to lift it away from the surface, with an extended stripping edge of at least one stripper finger, and simultaneously blowing air under that sheet leading edge closely adjacent to that stripping edge sufficiently to lift said leading edge of said sheet in an increased radius. This airflow may be provided via a pneumatic conduit extending through the stripper finger out towards said stripping edge and opening closely adjacent to said stripping edge.

Abstract: A method of making an endless image-forming medium starting from a strip of semi-crystalline support material, which strip extends between a first and second end, wherein the ends of the strip are brought together and fused to form an endless support, and the fused ends are post-crystallized, wherein prior to the application of the image-forming layer to the support at least a portion of the support is stretched, and the stretched part of the support is heated to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the support material.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for stabilizing microtubules are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting, preventing, regulating, modulating, attenuating, stabilizing, or affecting microtubule formation or function. Methods of treating, preventing or inhibiting diseases and disorders associated with microtubule formation, function, or both by administering a microtubule stabilizing agent such as coumarin is also disclosed.

Abstract: A NOR-gate architecture memory with an erase and write time table. The memory processor creates an erase and write time table in a table block. The table contains the most recent times for erase and write operations for each data block in the memory. When a storage operation is initiated, the processor accesses the table and estimates the amount of time it will take to perform the data storage operation and then communicates that back to a host computer. Each data storage operation results in a new table being created that is written into the data block. To save erase and write operations for the table block, the new table is written directly after the most recent table unless there is not enough space. An erase and write operation is only performed on the table block if there is not enough space for the new table.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting injuries, methods for inducing, increasing, or modulating calcium mobilization, methods for preventing, inhibiting, decreasing, or modulating phagocytosis, and treating, preventing, or inhibiting diseases and disorders associated with calcium mobilization and phagocytosis. These methods comprise the administration of at least one pseudopterosin compound.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting parallel marketing of an item, include forming at least one of a coating and a code on the item, interrogating the at least one of the coating and said code, and determining from the interrogating whether the item has been transferred from an authorized merchant to an unauthorized merchant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety, designated XB43V04. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB43V04, to the plants of soybean XB43V04, to plant parts of soybean variety XB43V04 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean variety XB43V04 with another soybean plant, using XB43V04 as either the male or the female parent. This invention also relates to methods for introgressing a transgenic or mutant trait into soybean variety XB43V04 and to the soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from soybean variety XB43V04, to methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB43V04 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety, designated XB43W04. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB43W04, to the plants of soybean XB43W04, to plant parts of soybean variety XB43W04 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean variety XB43W04 with another soybean plant, using XB43W04 as either the male or the female parent. This invention also relates to methods for introgressing a transgenic or mutant trait into soybean variety XB43W04 and to the soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from soybean variety XB43W04, to methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB43W04 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: System and method in a USB environment for providing secondary management channel access to a managed system via a communications device connected to the managed system. The communications device can be shared between management channel use and system use. A remote management system can connect directly to the platform management subsystem of the managed system and the channel provides a communications path to the platform management subsystem under conditions where the host processor(s) and system software are unavailable. A management controller simulates the presence of the communication device to the USB host when the management controller takes ownership of the communication device. For non-USB communication devices, the management controller also converts data from non-USB format to USB format and routes the converted data to the USB host.

Abstract: A NOR-gate architecture memory with an erase and write time table. The memory processor creates an erase and write time table in a table block. The table contains the most recent times for erase and write operations for each data block in the memory. When a storage operation is initiated, the processor accesses the table and estimates the amount of time it will take to perform the data storage operation and then communicates that back to a host computer. Each data storage operation results in a new table being created that is written into the data block. To save erase and write operations for the table block, the new table is written directly after the most recent table unless there is not enough space. An erase and write operation is only performed on the table block if there is not enough space for the new table.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting parallel marketing of an item, include forming at least one of a coating and a code on the item, interrogating the at least one of the coating and said code, and determining from the interrogating whether the item has been transferred from an authorized merchant to an unauthorized merchant.

Abstract: Magnet housing assemblies embedded into the top surface of a skateboard are attracted to thin ferrous metal plates which are molded into a strap-on rubber sole that can be attached to each of a rider's shoes. The magnet housing assemblies increase the strength of the magnets housed within them to keep the skateboard firmly attached to the rider's feet giving the rider better control, stability and confidence throughout the airborne maneuvers. The size and position of the magnet housing assemblies with respect to the strap-on rubber sole attached to the bottom of the riders shoes allows the rider to use the standard positioning and movement of the feet that is required by most skateboard maneuvers.

Abstract: A system (and method) includes a first substrate having both a transparent region and alternating opaque and transparent regions with respect to incident electromagnetic radiation, a radiation diffuser at least partially transparent to the incident electromagnetic radiation, a coupler for attaching the radiation diffuser to the first substrate to form a diffuser-substrate interface, a polymer used for affixing the first substrate to a second substrate, the polymer positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate along at least a peripheral region common to both the first and the second substrates, and a source of electromagnetic radiation incident onto the diffuser attached to the substrate for polymerizing the polymer.