Abstract: A drug delivery system is disclosed which may be a throwaway or reusable device for delivery at least one drug to a patient. Also described is a method for administering a drug using said device and a packaged drug for use with said device. The drug delivery device (10) comprises a housing (12), a means (14) for generating a force capable of pushing a drug (16) from a packaging (18) into a human or animal body, a means (20) for transmitting said force to push the drug (16) from the packaging (18) into the human and animal body, and a means (38, 42b) for triggering the device. Where the device is a single use drug delivery system, a packaged drug (100) forms an integral part of the device. The packaged drug comprises a region (102) allowing it to be slidably mounted to the drug delivery device (10).

Abstract: A solar canopy connector system for attaching a solar power array to a Zee channel, including: an anchor member for affixing to a top portion of a Zee channel and for resting against the bottom portion of two solar power arrays; a planar step section; a riser section; and an angled kick section for hooking an edge portion of a Zee channel.

Abstract: The solar canopy support system has at least two beam support columns. Each beam support column has a first end connected to a ground surface and extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis from the first end to a second end. There is also a zee channel support beam connected at the second end of each beam support column. The zee channel support beam includes a longitudinal axis within about 0 degrees to about 30 degrees of perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each beam support column. There are also two or more zee channels. Each zee channel has a first end connected to an upper portion of one zee channel support beam and has a second end connected to an upper portion of another zee channel support beam. Each zee channel includes a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each zee channel support beam; at least one solar power array connected on an upper portion of at least two zee channels.

Abstract: A transgenic mouse with a gene-targeted mutation of the Npas3 gene, and a model of schizophrenia and related neurological disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome, and bipolar disorders, and other neurological disorders affecting locomotor activity, including Parkinson's Disease. A method is also provided for use of the Npas3-deficient mouse for testing the efficacy of a biologically active agent as a treatment for schizophrenia and related neurological disorders. The methods further includes uses of cells and cell lines derived from an Npas3-deficient mouse to screen biologically active agents that can alter biochemical pathways involved in schizophrenia and related neurological disorders, including those affecting locomotion.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention find use in amplifying RNA obtained from subjects, particularly very small RNA samples. The methods allow conversion of RNA into circularized cDNA suitable for amplification by rolling circle replication. The amplified cDNA is then transcribed into RNA resulting in amplified RNA.

Abstract: A box opener that includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal dimension. The shaft supports a box broaching wedge, operatively supported by the end of the shaft. The wedge narrowing from a base that is at least 2 cm (0.79 in) in dimension transverse to the longitudinal dimension of the shaft to a blunt edge spaced from the base by at least 2 cm (0.79 in).

Abstract: An enclosure for use with an outdoor grill having plates at its base used to secure the enclosure to a base surface. Preferably the enclosure is formed from a series of panels which adjoin one another and are secured to one another.

Abstract: A power delivery system is disclosed including a primary power bus for transferring power to the facility from on-site generators, and a secondary power bus for transferring power to the facility from a utility. The system further includes a static disconnect switch capable of quickly isolating the facility from the utility power grid, and a controller for controlling the overall operation of the power delivery system. In a normal mode of operation, the utility supplies power approximately in the amount of the single largest load in the facility, with the remaining power being supplied by the on-site generators. If one or more of the generators go off-line, the power supply from the utility may be increased. Similarly, if the quality of the power supplied by the utility drops below a predetermined level, the static disconnect switch quickly opens and islands the facility, whereupon 100% of the power is supplied by the generators.

Abstract: A limited use tape cassette comprising a housing enclosing a tape spooled to pass from a rotatable supply reel to a rotatable take-up reel during tape play, and from the take-up reel to the supply reel during tape rewind. A follower arm is pivotally mounted on the housing and is biased to engage spooled tape on the one of the reels, preferably the supply reel. An erase arm is pivotally mounted on the housing and is movably and releasably connected to the follower arm. The erase arm has a tape erase head thereon and is biased toward the take-up reel. Upon predetermined movement of the follower arm which results from predetermined tape movement between the reels, the erase arm is released from the follower arm to move the erase head into engagement with the tape on the take-up reel to erase it as it is being rewound onto the supply reel. After the erased tape is rewound onto the supply reel, the erase arm moves the erase head to an inoperative position to enable the erased tape to be reused.

Abstract: A power delivery system including a primary power bus for transferring power to the facility from on-site generators, and a secondary power bus for transferring power to the facility from a utility. The system further includes a static disconnect switch capable of quickly isolating the facility from the utility power grid, and a controller for controlling the overall operation of the power delivery system. In a normal mode of operation, the utility supplies power approximately in the amount of the single largest load in the facility, with the remaining power being supplied by the on-site generators. If one or more of the generators go off-line, the power supply from the utility may be increased. Similarly, if the quality of the power supplied by the utility drops below a predetermined level, the static disconnect switch quickly opens and islands the facility, whereupon 100% of the power is supplied by the generators.

Abstract: Spraycasting method involves directing an atomized metal or alloy spray at a collector disposed in a spray chamber and controlling temperature of the spray in flight in the spray chamber and of the atomized metal or alloy as it is deposited on the collector by a spray chamber pressure control technique that involves in-situ evacuation of the spray chamber during spray deposition to a maintain spray chamber gas partial pressure less than about 400 torr. Such low spray chamber gas partial pressure provides a higher temperature of the atomized spray in flight in the spray chamber and of the sprayed material as it is deposited on a collector in the spray chamber effective to reduce deposit porosity, reduce grain layering or banding, and provide a uniform grain through the thickness of the deposit.

Abstract: A rolled sheet material dispenser and holder that allows one to tear off a single sheet at a time without unrolling unwanted sheets. The apparatus is designed so that the moment of inertia of the core element and paper roll are sufficient to retard excessive spooling when a sheet is torn off the roll.

Abstract: A limited-use tape cassette includes a follower arm pivotally secured to the housing at one end while abutting the spooled tape of a cassette reel at a distal end. A use-limiting mechanism is provided by the follower arm or another inter-related arm to control rewinding and/or playback of the tape based on follower arm position and/or positional history. In one embodiment, a second rotatable arm is located in controlled interference with the follower arm so as to cause it to "lock up" after a predetermined number of unfettered play back/rewind cycles have taken place. In other embodiments, the arrangement utilizes existing brake teeth of a tape cassette reel to prevent rewinding after a predetermined amount of the video has been viewed. In other arrangements, an over-center follower arm position is utilized together with a stop abutment to bind the tape against complete rewinding only after the video has been substantially completely once viewed.

Abstract: Described are a preferred system and method for acquiring magnetic resonance signals which can be viewed stereoscopically in real or near-real time. The preferred stereoscopic MRI systems are interactive and allow for the adjustment of the acquired images in real time, for example to alter the viewing angle, contrast parameters, field of view, or position associated with the image, all advantageously facilitated by voice-recognition software.

Abstract: A cushioning structure for dampening shocks useful as a packing material to protect shipments of goods and as a protective shield or garment to prevent injury from falls or increase comfort such as in shoes, furniture, carpet, automobile components etc. including one or more planar sheets of pliable material bonded to a matrix of polygon shape cells containing a fluid such as air or other gas. In one aspect the cells are in fluid communication with each other to provide a valved fluid transfer from one cell to the next. In another aspect, the material is a resilient material formed as a grid like matrix of shaped indentures.

Abstract: A separator device for separating solid material from liquid, particularly in sewage, has an outer casing with respective solid material and liquid outlets, a drum rotatable within the casing and formed of mesh panels for flow of liquid therethrough, spirals within the drum for moving the solid material within the drum, upon rotation, towards an outlet therefrom position above the solid material outlet of the casing, the spirals being each supported at their outer periphery by the periphery of the drum and at their inner periphery by an inlet feed tube and/or a central driven shaft of the drum, and in-line bearings around the shaft and a journal outside respective opposite ends of the casing.

Abstract: An outboard motor mounting system for mounting a motor on an outboard boat with a cutout transom. A transom sealing device is provided to seal the cutout of the outboard boat transom. The sealing device may include a mounting flange which is engagable with a horizontal motor well transom lip of the outboard boat to support and position the transom sealing means. The outboard motor mounting device includes a body and a swim platform which combine to form a substantially sealed hollow interior to provide buoyancy to the mounting device. The motor is attached to a mounting flange positioned at an uppermost portion of the body member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a striking rod holder for mounting to a boat, fishing chair or rocket launcher. The striking rod holder includes a first plate, a rod holding tube attached to the first plate, and a second plate for attaching to a surface, where the first plate pivotally attaches to the second plate. A cushion material may be positioned between the first plate and the second plate. A locking device can further be included with the striking rod holder to maintain the tube in a fixed position. Also disclosed is a method to convert a non-tilting rod holder or a flush-mounted fixed striking rod holder into a tilting rod holder.

Abstract: A modular trench drain system comprising generally V-shaped channels, generally L-shaped grate frames, support anchors, and a grating which are arranged so as to result in a trench drain system tailored made for an individual site.