Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (1a) or (1b): wherein R1; R2; R3 X and Y are defined herein, and their use in methods of nucleic acid synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (1a) or (1b): wherein R1; R3; Y and X are defined herein, and their use in methods of nucleic acid synthesis.

Abstract: Disclosed an improved process for synthesising a nucleic acid strand using cycles of template independent enzyme extension. Having one or more of the amino groups on the base heterocyclic groups masked with protecting groups helps to prevent secondary structure in the extended strand, thereby improving access of the enzyme to the 3? OH terminus for extension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (1c) or (1d): wherein, R1; R2; R3 and R6 are defined herein, and their use in methods of nucleic acid synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fishing lures equipped with one or more light sources interacting and/or interfacing with one or more light transmission mediums. The light transmission medium acts to illuminate one or more areas proximate to the fishing lure to provide a natural luminance or iridescence. The light transmission medium can be made from a flexible translucent hot melt thermoplastic material extruded into a polymer lens and can be located on an outer surface of a body of the fishing lure or inside the body of the fishing lure. The light transmission medium can also be provided in the form of a soft flexible component made from Plastisol or other similar translucent materials. The light source can be embedded in or located proximate to the light transmission medium to amplify, intensify, and/or disperse light along the light transmission medium to provide a natural looking luminescence to the fishing lure.

Abstract: An identification patch is provided which includes an illumination system in optical communication with a light transmission medium configured to interact with light from the illumination system to enhance the visibility of the light. Coupled with the illumination system and the light transmission medium is a backing configured to be attached to an external item. An opaque layer in optical communication with the light transmission medium is included which comprises a pattern configured to selectively permit transmission of the light from the illumination system external to the patch.

Abstract: An illuminated cap, visor, beanie, headband, helmet or similar headwear having an illumination system that is switch activated. The illumination system has one or more light sources that interact and/or interface with a light transmitting medium, such as a polymer lens, to generate illumination. The light source may be activated by a switch, such as a momentary pressure switch, a voice activated circuit, or the like. The switch may also be employed to switch the operation of the light source among various modes, such as a continuous light mode, a flashing mode, or an off mode.