Abstract: A modular chemical delivery system is designed to be readily convertible from use with a warewashing system to use with a laundry system, or vice-versa, merely by the replacement of one chip in the controller of the system. The dispensing system is also readily expandable by adding additional satellite pumps in order to inject additional chemicals into a single washing unit, and/or to supply chemicals to additional washing units. Plug and play technology is used so that control intelligence can be distributed from the main system controller to satellite controllers, and so that additional satellite units may be readily added, identified, and properly integrated into the dispensing system.

Abstract: A blowout preventer stack landing assist tool and landing tool adapter joint for use with a standard telescoping joint used in oil and gas drilling operations that allows lifting and moving of the riser string and blowout preventer stack without requiring disconnection of the telescoping joint, tensioning lines and associated piping from the riser string connection is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus, computer program and computer program product for adjusting the frequency at which data is backed up. This involves receiving a target recovery time. A current estimated recovery time is then determined and the current and target times are compared. If it is determined that the current estimated recovery time has reached a predetermined threshold relative to the received target recovery time a new backup should be initiated.

Abstract: A dual spring jounce bumper assembly for a vehicle includes a jounce bumper adapted to be mounted in the suspension system and a spring disposed in series with the jounce bumper to reduce jounce bumper rate progressivity and peak loads in the jounce bumper.

Abstract: Novel proteins which bind human ?-amyloid peptide, polynucleotides which encode these proteins, and methods for producing these proteins are provided. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and screening methods employing the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention are also provided. Transgenic animals and knockout animals are also provided.

Abstract: Glucose concentration is noninvasively measured by measuring a plurality of absorption values using at least one emitter operating at a corresponding plurality of emission wavelengths through a common optical sample volume and deriving glucose concentration from the absorption measurement values.

Abstract: A gimp made of flexible, compressible material attaches an edge of a trim piece to a panel. The gimp is bonded to the panel without visual gaps between the gimp and the panel. The gimp has a slip connection to the trim piece. The slip connection is provided by a slot in the gimp slidably receiving the edge of the trim piece.

Abstract: A particulate coformulation, each particle comprising a core of an active substance surrounded by an excipient coating, the particles having a volume mean diameter of 10 ?m or less, which on oral administration releases the active substance at a rate such that the time (Tmax) taken to attain the maximum active concentration in the bloodstream is one hour or less. The coformulation may be made using a Nektar™ SCF particle formation process.

Abstract: A method of treating eczema in a human or other mammal in need thereof comprising administering systemically to said human or other mammal a tetracycline compound in an amount that is effective to treat eczema, but has substantially no antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel proteins which bind human ?-amyloid peptide, polynucleotides which encode these proteins, and methods for producing these proteins are provided. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and screening methods employing the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention are also provided. Transgenic animals and knockout animals are also provided.

Abstract: A gimp made of flexible, compressible material attaches an edge of a trim piece to a panel. The gimp is bonded to the panel without visual gaps between the gimp and the panel. The gimp has a slip connection to the trim piece. The slip connection is provided by a slot in the gimp slidably receiving the edge of the trim piece.

Abstract: Data structures, stored on various types of computer-readable media, include information related to user profiles and/or to various documents. The information included in these data structures is arranged and stored in manner that allows for rapid user profile updating to be performed as new or changed documents are processed in a document filtering system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for magnetically triggering a superconductor in a superconducting fault current limiter to transition from a superconducting state to a resistive state. The triggering is achieved by employing current-carrying trigger coil or foil on either or both the inner diameter and outer diameter of a superconductor. The current-carrying coil or foil generates a magnetic field with sufficient strength and the superconductor is disposed within essentially uniform magnetic field region. For superconductor in a tubular-configured form, an additional magnetic field can be generated by placing current-carrying wire or foil inside the tube and along the center axial line.

Abstract: A method for providing professional coaching to a learner in connection with an online academic program. Course web pages are provided in connection with the online academic program. The course web pages links to a personal information web page for the learner to record his or her personal information through use of Internet-based communications. The method further includes the step of assisting the learner to establish a professional coaching relationship through use of the Internet-based communications. One or more virtual coaching sessions are provided to the learner during the academic program.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising one or more pieces of rabbit hair, with or without attached rabbit skin, of size sufficient to noticeably move when saturated with water thereby attracting fish to the movement and causing them to bite the lure.

Abstract: The invention provides for compounds comprising nucleotide sequences 5′-P-N1-N2-G-N3-C-I-3′ and 3′-Q-N4-N5-N6-N7-N8-N9-Y-J-5′ that are the generic sequences of a mIRES of an HCV genome, and variants thereof The invention also provides assays that utilise the compounds of the invention, including assays for detection of HCV antiviral compounds.

Abstract: A fluid pump (10) has a body housing (14) a fluid pumping chamber having a rotatable pumping member (16), a drive shaft (12) which passes through an aperture in the body into the pumping chamber to effect rotation of the pumping member in use, a seal (18) between the pump body and drive shaft to inhibit fluid moving along the shaft out of the pumping chamber, and a dividing shroud (32) operably located between the seal and the rotatable pumping member to divide the fluid pumping chamber (30) between the seal and the rotatable pumping member.

Abstract: A model structure of sub-domain IIId of the hepatitis C virus internal ribosome entry site has been elucidated. The invention provides an in silico method for identifying a compound that interacts with sub-domain IIId, comprising the steps of: (a) providing atomic co-ordinates of said sub-domain IIId in a storage medium on a Computer; and (b) using said computer to apply molecular modelling techniques to said co-ordinates. Suitable methods include de novo compound design, use of a pharmacophore, and automated docking algorithms.