Abstract: A method of producing hot rolled steel having improved formability and minimal silver formation comprises the addition of Titanium and Boron to the molten steel to combine with and remove the free nitrogen prior to rolling: Titanium is added so that the amount of nitrogen remaining after Ti addition is about 0.0005 wt % to about 0.0025 wt % and Boron is added to remove the balance of the nitrogen by forming BN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides related to the zsig33 peptide, including agonists, antagonists, and antibodies. Methods of modulating gastric contractility, nutrient uptake, growth hormones, the secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones, and/or secretion of enzymes and/or hormones in the pancreas are also included.

Abstract: A transcutaneous energy transfer device is provided which has a magnetic shield covering the primary winding of the device to reduce sensitivity of the device to conducting objects in the vicinity of the coils and to increase the percentage of magnetic field generated by the primary coil which reaches the secondary coil. This shield is preferably larger than the primary coil in all dimensions and is either formed of a high permeability flexible material, for example a low loss magnetic material in a flexible polymer matrix, with perforations formed in the material sufficient to permit ventilation of the patient's skin situated under the shield, or the shield may be formed of segments of very high permeability material connected by a flexible, porous mesh material.

Abstract: The invention designates an object, command or series of commands for anticipatory processing. If the function associated with the designated object, command or series of commands requires resources, the resources are allocated to the function implemented by the anticipated command, if available. While waiting for the user to commit to the designated object, command or series of commands, the system also collects the data necessary to perform the anticipated function. When the user commits to the designated object, command or series of commands, the commands are executed without waiting for the system to acquire the necessary resources.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of heat treating a molecular sieve. The method comprises providing a template-containing molecular sieve, heating the molecular sieve under conditions effective to remove a portion of the template from the molecular sieve, and cooling the heated molecular sieve to leave an amount of template effective to cover catalytic sites within the molecular sieve. A catalyst composition is also provided which comprises a molecular sieve having a microporous structure and a binder, wherein between 10 and 90 vol % of the microporous structure is occupied by a material, the material comprising a template or a carbonaceous residue of a template, and the catalyst composition exhibits a Davison Index of not greater than 30.

Abstract: An instrument for subretinal implantation comprising an elongate tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the tube having a lumen passing from the proximal end to the distal end, the distal end having a distal tip, wherein the lumen forms an opening in the tip, the instrument further comprising a plunger, the plunger being capable of sliding motion within and with respect to the tube, wherein the outer diameter of the distal end of the elongate tube is sufficiently small to be inserted through the pars plana area of an eye and the length of the distal end of the elongate tube is sufficient long to permit the opening in said tip to thereafter be inserted beneath the retina through an opening therein, wherein the plunger can express material within the lumen therefrom through the opening in the tip into the subretinal space of an eye into which the tip is inserted.

Abstract: A process of removing excess conductive material from the exposed surface of a dielectric layer, the process comprising the steps of forming a shield layer on the dielectric layer, forming a sacrificial layer on top of the shield layer, depositing the conductive material on top of the sacrificial layer so that the conductive material is positioned within cavities in the dielectric material, and then using chemical mechanical planarization to remove the excess conductive material and the sacrificial layer. The use of a sacrificial layer interposed between the shield layer and the excess conductive material allows for chemical mechanical planarization to fully remove the sacrificial layer to facilitate more uniform removal of excess conductive material.

Abstract: Standalone and cluster-based servers, including Web servers, control the amount of data processed concurrently by such servers to thereby control server operating performance. Each server preferably includes a dispatcher for receiving data requests from clients, and at least one back-end server for processing such requests. The dispatcher preferably maintains a persistent connection, or a set of persistent connections, with the back-end server, and forwards the data requests received from clients to the back-end server over the persistent connections. Thus, instead of maintaining a one-to-one mapping of back-end connections to front-end connections as is done in the prior art, the back-end connections can be maintained by the dispatcher and used repeatedly for sending data between the dispatcher and the back-end server. In this manner, back-end connection overhead is markedly reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK&bgr;-13 protein which is a member of the chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK&bgr;-13 protein. CK&bgr;-13 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of CKCK&bgr;-13 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.

Abstract: A low velocity concrete pumping adapter which enables a substantially splatter-free, controlled pour from a boom is provided. The adapter comprises collars which surround and position a discharge hose to achieve a substantially “J” or “C” shaped bend in the hose relatively near the point of discharge. The collars are connected by a linkage by which the angle or bend in the discharge hose may be controlled such that the pour of the concrete may be controlled.

Abstract: A universal tape path subassembly that forms a data storage tape supply and path and fits within tape cartridge housings of varying form factors. The universal subassembly includes registration datum features and surfaces that can be made accessible externally to a tape cartridge (containing the tape path subassembly) for aligning the tape path subassembly relative to a drive unit adapted to receive the tape cartridge.

Abstract: An injection moulding system optimises the injection moulding process by removing selected articles (100) from a plurality of articles produced cyclically and tests a plurality of physical properties (105) of the removed articles including dimensions (106), weight (108) and gloss (107), together with a plurality of process parameters (109, 110) such as nozzle pressure and nozzle temperature. Adjustment of the process (121) is made automatically on the basis of up to three optimisers (114), including a case based reasoning optimiser (115), a fuzzy optimiser (116) and a rule based reasoning optimiser (117), in order to achieve pre-set article properties. The optimisers (114) can have confidence factors associated therewith, determined on the effect of previous process adjustments.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A secure multiple application card system including an IC card having a microprocessor, a ROM and an EEPROM, wherein program instructions are stored in the ROM at time of manufacture, and at time of personalization, an address table is stored in the EEPROM. Upon operation of the IC card, the operating system calls the program instructions, including codelets and primitives, in accordance with the addresses indicated in the address table.

Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.

Abstract: An element selection is made in reference to a first graphical display showing a first subset of elements of a design having a number of elements coupled to one another. The selection is learned. In response, a second graphical display is provided. The second graphical display shows a second subset of the elements of the design, including at least a number of elements that are not part of the first subset but having an informational nexus to the selected element. As a result, a designer may selectively explore a complex design at the designer's direction.

Abstract: An intraocular lens has a lesser dimension longitudinally of haptics attached thereto than in the longitudinal direction to provide increased posterior vaulting for accommodation.

Abstract: A method and related system obtains consent from an individual for computer-aided delivery of compliance information. Initially, a computer-readable data storage device is provided to the individual. The device stores the compliance information and computer-executable instructions. By inserting the device into a computer, the instructions are executed and the individual is prompted by the computer to consent to the computer-aided delivery of additional compliance information. Once consent is indicated, it is communicated from the individual's computer to another computer such as a server over, for example, a modem connection. Having secured the individual's consent, the additional compliance information can be delivered to the individual's computer as, for example, a file attachment to an email message.

Abstract: A cutting tool (500) has a longitudinally extending shaft portion (588) with a chucking part (509) and a cutting head (506). A pressed powder cutting insert (518) with a cutting edge (520) is on the cutting head (506). The cutting edge (520) includes at least one cutting portion. A rake surface (524) is formed adjacent to at least one of the cutting portions (520) with the rake face (524) being at a rake angle from about 0° to 10°. A clearance face (526) is formed adjacent to the at least one cutting portion opposite the rake face (524). The clearance face (526) is at a clearance angle from about 10° to 50°. An edge radius (540) between the rake face (524) and the clearance face (526) is at a radius of from about 0.0015 to about 0.004 inch. The edge radius 540 is formed during pressing of the powder to form the insert, thus, enabling the insert to be directly braised into the cutting head (506).

Abstract: A software program extension for a dynamic multi-streaming processor is disclosed. The extension comprising an instruction set enabling coordinated interaction between a packet management component and a core processing component of the processor. The software program comprises, a portion thereof for managing packet uploads and downloads into and out of memory, a portion thereof for managing specific memory allocations and de-allocations associated with enqueueing and dequeuing data packets, a portion thereof for managing the use of multiple contexts dedicated to the processing of a single data packet; and a portion thereof for managing selection and utilization of arithmetic and other context memory functions associated with data packet processing. The extension complements standard data packet processing program architecture for specific use for processors having a packet management unit that functions independently from a streaming processor unit.