Abstract: A clamp for releasably clamping a catheter is disclosed. The clamp includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion, such that the first portion is disposable to face the second portion. The first portion includes a tab extending distal from the hinge and wherein the second portion includes a locking means for releasably locking the tab to the second portion. A method of releasably clamping a plurality of catheter lumens during catheter insertion and a method of locating a catheter insertion distance based on the location of the clamp are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel mechanisms for failure notification in an Ethernet domain that can span one or more Ethernet service providers.

Abstract: A method of screening for disorders of glucose metabolism such as impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes allows prevention, or early detection and treatment of diabetic complications such as cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, and other disorders of the major organs and systems. A mathematical algorithm evaluates the shape of a subject's glucose profile and classifies the profile into one of several predefined clusters, each cluster corresponding either to a normal condition or one of several abnormal conditions. The series of blood glucose values making up the glucose tolerance curve may be measured using any glucose analyzer including: invasive, minimally invasive and noninvasive types. The method is executed on a processing device programmed to perform the steps of the method. Depending on the outcome of the screening, a subject may be provided with additional information concerning their condition and/or counseled to consult further with their health care provider.

Abstract: An ingestible tablet (10), e.g. of a medicament, is enrobed to produce a tamper-evident coating by vacuum forming a film (40, 46) of material, preferably hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, onto the surface of the tablet.

Abstract: A network for wireless transmission of a media data in a building includes a plurality of access points. A first access point receives the media data from a source and transmits the media data downstream at a first data rate. A plurality of additional access points is distributed about the building, each of which includes an upstream transceiver to receive the media content on a first channel and a downstream transceiver to re-transmit the media content at substantially the first data rate on a second channel. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A flexible format for heterogeneous data records includes a fixed-length header containing a header ECC, a table of contents descriptor, and a table of contents ECC descriptor; a variable-length table of contents containing multiple entries, each entry containing a record descriptor and a corresponding record ECC descriptor; multiple variable-length records corresponding to the multiple entries in the table of contents; and optional ECCs corresponding to the ECC descriptors. Preferably, the format is used for vital component data in non-volatile memory of a computer system field replaceable unit, and is read by the system to identify the unit and configure the system.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly wherein the heat sink is allowed to move within vertical limits with respect to a clip adapted to hold both the heat sink and a microprocessor so as to accommodate heat expansion of the resultant assembly yet provide continual heat transfer contact between the heat sink and the microprocessor.

Abstract: A personal directory system 10 has a translation server 40 for verifying the identity of a subscriber and recognizing the name of one or more subscribers that are stored on a personal directory of another subscriber. A caller is connected by a public telephone switch to the server 40 that accesses a personal directory computer 60 located on the World Wide Web 50. The requested number and/or speed dial number are converted from text to speech and the public telephone switch automatically dials the requested number.

Abstract: Crystals of FabB-inhibitor complexes are disclosed that allow the three-dimensional structure of the FabB-inhibitor complex to be determined. The use of this structural information to identify and/or design drugs to treat bacterial infections is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a microelectronic substrate. The apparatus can include a microelectronic substrate and a support member carrying the microelectronic substrate. The apparatus can further include a first connection structure carried by the support member. The first connection structure can have a first bond site configured to receive a flowable conductive material, and can further have at least two first elongated members connected and extending outwardly from the first bond site. Each first elongated member can be configured to receive at least a portion of the flowable conductive material from the first bond site, with none of the first elongated members being electrically coupled to the microelectronic substrate. The assembly can further include a second connection structure that is electrically coupled to the microelectronic substrate and that can include second elongated members extending away from a second bond site.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), 1

Abstract: A sensor based gastric stimulator system and method for gastric stimulation of a patient employing an implantable gastric stimulator, which includes an information processor, an electrical stimulator circuit, and telemetry circuitry. The implantable stimulator senses intrinsic, gastric electrical activity (slow waves and/or peristaltic waves) and delivers electrical stimulation to intentionally disrupt or disorganize that activity. The stimulation is triggered by (tracks) normal gastric electrical activity and can be delivered with a spatial offset to anticipate the propagating gastric electrical activity or may be delayed temporally to anticipate the next propagating slow or peristaltic wave. The stimulator may be programmed to disrupt/disorganize all or a percentage of the intrinsic, normal gastric electrical activity. The programmer (via radio frequency data link) may non-invasively program stimulation parameters and intervals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell system and a method of operating same, The fuel cell has a first reactant inlet, a first reactant outlet, a second reactant inlet, a second reactant outlet. The invention involves (a) providing a first reactant incoming stream to the first reactant inlet; (b) providing a second reactant incoming stream to the second reactant inlet; (c) monitoring a fuel cell state variable indicative of flooding; (d) based on the fuel cell state variable, determining whether the fuel cell is flooded; and, (e) providing an additional amount of the first reactant to the fuel cell when the fuel cell is flooded.

Abstract: Device nanotechnology based on silicon wafers and other substrates is described. Methods for preparing such devices are discussed. The teachings allow integration of current semiconductor device, sensor device and other device fabrication methods with nanotechnology. Integration of nanotubes and nanowires to wafers is discussed. Sensors, electronics, biomedical and other devices are presented.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to activating gene expression or causing over-expression of a gene by recombination methods in situ. The invention also is directed generally to methods for expressing an endogenous gene in a cell at levels higher than those normally found in the cell. In one embodiment of the invention, expression of an endogenous gene is activated or increased following integration into the cell, by non-homologous or illegitimate recombination, of a regulatory sequence that activates expression of the gene. In another embodiment, the expression of the endogenous gene may be further increased by co-integration of one or more amplifiable markers, and selecting for increased copies of the one or more amplifiable markers located on the integrated vector. In another embodiment, the invention is directed to activation of endogenous genes by non-targeted integration of specialized activation vectors, which are provided by the invention, into the genome of a host cell.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a decorative structure, for example a decorative glass sheet for a window panel. The method includes positioning a mould, having a contoured surface formed of a substantially inelastic material, against a sheet to form a mould cavity between the sheet and the mould; introducing a curable resin into the mould cavity; curing the resin to form a resin layer having a decorative surface which corresponds to the contoured surface of the mould; and releasing the mould to leave a laminate which comprises the resin layer adhered to the sheet.

Abstract: Applicants have synthesized a new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite identified as UZM-4M. This new zeolite is obtained by treating a UZM-4 zeolite with a fluorosilicate salt to obtain a zeolite having the empirical formula: M1an+Al1-xExSiyOz where M1 is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, rare earth metal, hydronium ion or ammonium ion, E can be gallium, iron, boron, indium and mixtures thereof and has a Si/Al ratio of 1.5 to about 10.

Abstract: A solution polymerization process using a phosphinimine catalyst and a boron activator is conducted at a temperature of about 170° C. or greater in the presence of trialkyl aluminum to produce polyethylene having a comparatively broad molecular weight distribution. The polyethylene product produced by the process of this invention is desirable because it can provide enhanced “processability” in comparison to polyethylene having a narrow molecular weight distribution. The process of this invention is advantageous in comparison to prior art processes for the preparation of “broad” polyethylene which use two polymerization reactors and/or more than one polymerization catalyst. The polymers produced by the process of this invention are potentially suitable for the preparation of plastic film. For example, a polyethylene according to this invention and having a density of about 0.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming an image of a specimen are provided. A system may include a relay lens configured to form an intermediate image of light scattered by a specimen. The relay lens may be positioned at an oblique viewing angle from an upper surface of the specimen. The system may also include a reflection grating positioned such that the intermediate image is imaged on the reflection grating. The reflection grating may be configured to reflect the intermediate image. The reflection grating may be positioned negative to the upper surface of the specimen, at the natural image plane. In addition, the system may include an objective lens configured to focus the reflected intermediate image. The system may further include an area detector configured to produce a signal representative of the focused image. An image of the specimen may be formed from the produced signal.

Abstract: A business management method for trading in load estimations with interaction between an electrical energy supplier and a plurality of customer energy consumers, comprises the steps of: grouping the plurality of customers into respective customer circles such that each circle comprises a number of customers engaged in similar activities; developing respective load profiles for each of the customer circles for a predetermined period past; inputting the respective load profiles to an aggregate load profile estimator for providing an aggregate load estimate; and trading in the load estimate. The method is likewise applicable to other commodities such as a water supply, fuel gas supply, or the like.