Abstract: A method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diabetes mellitus, conditions associated with diabetes mellitus and certain complications thereof, in a mammal which method comprises administering an effective non-toxic and pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an insulin sensitiser and a biguanidine antihyperglycaemic agent, to a mammal in need thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising an insulin sensitiser and a biguanide antihyperglycaemic agent.

Abstract: A conducting polymer composite that is crosslinked comprising a semicrystalline polymer minor phase with conducting filler material dispersed therein in an amount sufficient to generate a continuous conductive network in the minor phase, and which is mixed with major phase polymers, the materials being selected such that the minor phase and major phases will not engage in electrostatic interactions that promote miscibility. The minor phase being dispersed in the major phase in an amount sufficient to generate a continuous conductive network in the composite material. The composite material is crosslinked by physical or chemical means. The crosslinked conducting polymer composite having a reduced amount of conducting filler while supporting a continuous conductive network in the crosslinked polymer composite.

Abstract: A contact lens is provided that has visible inversion marks on the lens. The marks include a plurality of recessed spots having side walls, a substantially convex bottom surface, and a relatively shallow maximum depth of between about 7.5 microns and 12 microns. The recessed spots provide a highly visible marking indicia on a contact lens with maximum comfort to wear.

Abstract: An electronic battery tester includes battery test circuitry configured to couple to a battery. A memory is configured to log data from the battery test circuitry and a databus configured to exchange logged data with external circuitry.

Abstract: Erythromycins, particularly ones with novel C-13 substituents R1 (e.g. C3-C6 cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl groups) are prepared by fermenting suitable organisms in the presence of R1CO2H. A preferred organism is Saccharopolyspora erythraea preferably containing an integrated plasmid capable of directing synthesis of desired compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: A method and system is presented for storing multiple tracks of music in a single structured storage file having multiple layers of organization. The top layer contains links to separate “folders” for each track, as well information associated with the collection of tracks as a whole. Inside each track folder is the digital data defining the music track, as well as information concerning that track. Audio/video information associated with the collection can be stored in the root file, while audio/video information associated with the track is stored in the track folder. A file header in the root directory contains a vendor ID and a product ID, which allows licensing software to examine the file and uniquely associate it with a particular license. Preview tracks contained in the track folders can be played if the no license exists. To prevent tampering with the product or vendor ID, the header file is encrypted with DES encryption using an encryption key common to all files.

Abstract: The invention comprises a weighing scale, comprising a weight-receiving platform and a display device, which is angularly adjustable with respect to the plane of the platform, whereby to provide an optimum viewing angle.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: A method is disclosed for optimally adjusting the received bit detection threshold in a digital communication system, such as a TDMA system that is characterized by very short duration burst transmissions. In one embodiment of the invention, a half-duplex radio modem is used for transmission and receipt of messages for airborne and ground-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) service. A feedback path is provided for in the transmission/receiver unit to provide the transmission signal to the receiver path. A bit detection threshold adjustment circuit receives the transmission signal. The circuit digitizes the analog baseband signal, detects the positive and negative peak values and calculates a peak-to-peak deviation value to define the bit detection threshold value.

Abstract: A spreadsheet package allows a base formula to be copied to at least one adjacent cell to form a referencing array. The package maintains a list of bound arrays, at least one cell of a bound array being referred to from a referencing array formula. If a formula within a referencing array cell includes a reference to a cell outside a bound array, the package indicates an error in the formula.

Abstract: A system (10) and method is disclosed for generating and supplying industry-specific statistical information relating to use of computer systems in an industry. The system (10) comprises a data gathering application (12, 14) for gathering non-sensitive computer system data from a plurality of members of the industry, a system database application (24) for storing the gathered data, and a data forwarding application (13, 15) for forwarding the gathered data to the system database application (24). The system database application (24) is arranged to generate and provide each member with statistical information indicative of a comparison of characteristics of the member's computer systems with average characteristics of a plurality of members' computer systems.

Abstract: The present invention uses selected network management data transmitted within VDL/4 RF subnetworks, or information derived from network management data transmitted within VDL/4 subnetworks, to efficiently manage a non-VDL/4 RF subnetwork or set of subnetworks.

Abstract: New pharmaceutical formulations for IGF/IGFBP complex are disclosed. IGF/IGFBP complex, preferably rhIGF-I/IGFBP-3 complex is formulated with bulking agents and optionally buffer salts, but without added osmolyte salts. Also disclosed are lyophilized formulations for IGF/IGFBP complex.

Abstract: An improved method of determining and preserving soak-related time intervals of an internal combustion engine resets a continuous timer at the end of each engine run period, and reads the value of the continuous timer at specified events during an ignition key cycle. The method measures and preserves the engine soak time preceding the current and previous ignition key cycle, and determines an extended soak time that includes intervals of engine operation that are too short to significantly affect the engine thermal and fuel vapor purge conditions. The determined soak-related times are then utilized by various engine control and/or diagnostic algorithms, such as a hot re-start fuel control algorithm.

Abstract: ATM cells for use in a cell relay network are assembled by creating a template data structure representing the structure of a cell to be assembled, storing the template data structure in memory, and creating cells by retrieving the template data structures and inserting variable information therein.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a hollow conductive post member having a circular periphery, a foot portion and a distal end. The distal end has a generally cup shaped indentation. A base member is included having top and bottom surfaces. The foot portion of the post member is mounted to the top surface. At least one standoff extends from the bottom surface of the base member. The at least one standoff is for resting against a contact surface when soldering the electrical connector to the contact surface, thereby separating the bottom surface from the contact surface to define a minimum volume therebetween for occupation by solder.

Abstract: The present invention uses a VDL/4 RF network to support out-of-band signaling for a separate RF network.

Abstract: A saliva testing and confirmation device generally includes an expresser cup adapted to receive and compress a foam collection swab pressed into the cup. The swab includes a sponge or foam portion capable of absorbing a fluid specimen such as saliva, and a generally rigid handle for facilitating manipulation thereof. The device also includes a testing and confirmation platform integral with the expresser cup. A channel or groove in the cup is provided for directing a flow of expressed fluid from the expresser into both a test well and a confirmation well. A lateral flow reagent test strip, in fluid communication with the test well may be encased in the platform and partially revealed for analysis of test results. The confirmation well includes a fluid tight cap having a tamper evident seal.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: 1