Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting preformed bacterial biofilm or preventing formation of bacterial biofilm. Also provided in the invention are methods and compositions for treating and preventing chronic rhinosinusitis. Such compositions and methods utilize one or more antibiotic compounds in combination with at least one phospholipid compound described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting preformed bacterial biofilm or preventing formation of bacterial biofilm. Also provided in the invention are methods and compositions for treating and preventing chronic rhinosinusitis. Such compositions and methods utilize one or more antibiotic compounds in combination with at least one phospholipid compound described herein.

Abstract: A system and method for distributing, monitoring and controlling information is taught. The system and method allows for access to, and distribution of, information to be tightly controlled and yet, by the use of user and location classes and classifications, allows for the relatively simple definition of that access. The system and method permit the tracking of the activities within the system, including the distribution and use of the information by users, when they accessed the information and how frequently it was accessed, etc. The system and method is designed for the managed widespread distribution of information to a variety of types of users and yet can operate with relatively inexpensive computing equipment at user locations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a tumor resulting from a proliferative breast disease as responsive to anti-estrogen treatment. Further, the invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a candidate patient with a proliferative breast disease as suitable for anti-estrogen treatment. In a further aspect, the invention provides an in-vitro method of identifying an individual with a non-cancerous proliferative breast disease who is at risk of developing breast cancer. The invention also provides kits for performing the above methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a tumor resulting from a proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary as responsive to anti-estrogen treatment. Further, the invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a candidate patient with a proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary as suitable for anti-estrogen treatment. In a further aspect, the invention provides an in-vitro method of identifying an individual with a non-cancerous proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary who is at risk of developing endometrial or ovarian cancer. The invention also provides kits for performing the above methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a tumor resulting from a proliferative breast disease as responsive to anti-estrogen treatment. Further, the invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a candidate patient with a proliferative breast disease as suitable for anti-estrogen treatment. In a further aspect, the invention provides an in-vitro method of identifying an individual with a non-cancerous proliferative breast disease who is at risk of developing breast cancer. The invention also provides kits for performing the above methods.

Abstract: A multi-picture in picture system in which each camera is coupled in a daisy chain adds its part of the complete picture on a CVBS-line. The television/monitor doesn't have to prepare the complete picture because each camera does it. Furthermore, no problems with locking occur because each camera adds its picture at the “place” where it is also locked.

Abstract: Do display more than one picture on a television/monitor multi picture in picture systems are known.

Abstract: A method for minimizing the radial runout of a tire and rim assembly 10 having the steps of locating the position of maximum radial runout and measuring the amount of maximum radial runout; loosening the threaded fasteners 24 attaching the rim 20 and disk 22; and moving the disk 22 radially toward the location of the maximum radial runout a distance one-half the measured runout amount and then retightening the threaded fasteners is disclosed. The method minimizes first harmonic vibrations caused by the normal assembly of these components.

Abstract: A folding walker with side frames rotationally mounted on both ends of a front frame such that the side frames can rotate independently from a closed position where they are parallel to the front frame to an open position where the side frames are perpendicular to the front frame and parallel to each other. The side frames are locked in the open position by fixed plates that are mounted on the front frame. Detents with lever releases are mounted on the side frames. The detents releasably engage the fixed plates when the side frames are in the open position.

Abstract: The tool includes a tool head having a tapered portion at one end for receipt within the flexible snap ring of a filter bag for expanding the snap ring into seating and sealing engagement about the margins of the opening in the tube sheet to secure the filter bag in depending relation from the tube sheet. The tool also includes a slidable member or weight along its handle whereby, in the event the tool becomes stuck in the opening, the weight can be displaced upwardly to impact against a tool surface and thus jar the tool loose from its engagement with the snap ring.