Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing immunoglobulin A in the milk of hyperimmunised ruminants using a 3 route immunisation protocol and uses for the resultant product. These products are useful in producing formulations useful for passive immunisation against selected pathogens, especially in preparations for food products and dietary preparations.

Abstract: The invention provides a system that includes a method and apparatus for automatically barging-in on telephone calls. When a first party is talking to a second party, a third party may be automatically connected to the first party and the second party given an option to hold or leave a voice mail message. In addition, when a first party is connected to a stored information service provider, a third party may be automatically connected to the first party and a bookmark is set in the stored information. If the call between the first party and the third party does not exceed a predetermined time limit, the first party may resume the stored information service from the location of the bookmark.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing immunoglobulin A in the milk of hyperimmunised ruminants using a 3 route immunisation protocol and uses for the resultant product. These products are useful in producing formulations useful for passive immunisation against selected pathogens, especially in preparations for food products and dietary preparations.

Abstract: A stator comprises a stator frame, a stator core and a spring. The stator core includes at least one lamination having a dovetail slot formed therein. A key bar is connected to the stator frame and includes a dovetail for engaging the dovetail slot. The spring is coupled between a portion of the lamination and the dovetail to provide an electrical ground path between the stator core and the stator frame. The spring includes a leaf spring that has first and second ends which contact the dovetail and a central portion. The central portion is connected to a base portion which contacts the lamination. Alternatively, the spring includes a base portion that contacts the lamination and prongs which project from the base portion and contact the dovetail.

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Abstract: This invention relates to a folded absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a front portion and a back portion joined together by a crotch portion. An absorbent core is positioned in the crotch portion. The front portion is joined to the back portion by first and second side seams to form an absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Elastic is positioned in the front and/or back portions to define an elastic waistband. Each of the front and back portions includes a first zone and a second zone and a demarcation line positioned therebetween. Each of the front and back portions further includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The first section is longitudinally folded over the second section such that the first side seam is positioned laterally outboard of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article to form a first longitudinal fold line.

Abstract: A transducer for generating a write signal includes a write gap layer and bottom and top poles. The write gap layer is oriented normal to a media bearing surface. The bottom pole has a first magnetic material inner layer disposed adjacent the write gap layer for coupling the write signal to the media bearing surface. The top pole has a first magnetic material inner layer and a second magnetic material outer layer. The top pole is disposed adjacent the write gap layer on a side opposite the bottom pole at the media bearing surface with the top pole inner layer disposed between the gap layer and the top pole outer layer. The top pole has a constant width at the media bearing surface and couples the write signal to the media bearing surface. A coil passes between the bottom and top poles for inducing the write signal in the poles.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a method of fabricating a thin film magnetic write transducer and the resulting write transducer structure. The method starts with the formation of a bottom pole of the write transducer on a base layer or substrate. This is followed by the formation of a write gap layer, formation of a coil, and formation a coil insulating layer. A thin top pole inner layer is then deposited over the entire structure. Next, a thick top pole outer layer is formed over the top pole inner layer. Preferably, the top pole outer layer is formed by plating through a photoresist mask that defines the top pole shape. Finally, the top pole inner layer is milled using the top pole outer layer as a mask. The top pole produced by this method has parallel sidewalls that are helpful in writing narrow data tracks. Use of the photoresist mask during plating of the top pole outer layer and ion milling of the top pole inner layer provides good dimensional control of the top pole's width.

Abstract: A method for testing a semiconductor memory cell comprising first and second transistors in cross-coupled arrangement to form a bistable latch, the drains of the transistors respectively representing first and second nodes each for storing a high or low potential state, and each node being connected to a respective semiconductor arrangement for replacing charge leaked from the node and to a respective switching means, activatable by a word-line, for coupling the node to a respective bit-line, the method comprising the steps of: connecting the bit-lines to the low potential; activating the word-line to connect the first node to the first bit-line to allow any potential on the first node to fall towards the potential on the first bit-line; and monitoring charge flow from the first node to the first bit-line to test the operation of the first semiconductor arrangement.

Abstract: A scanning device, typically ultrasonic, can make a volumetric scan of a conical scanning field. A transducer having a permanent magnet at its back end is gimbal mounted in a housing. Behind the permanent magnet is a hemispheric electromagnet coil assembly having at least two wound electromagnet coils. The coils are energized in turn with an alternating current signal, with the signal applied to any coil being out of phase with the signal applied to any other coil by 180°/n, where n is the number of coils in the hemispheric electromagnet coil assembly. Volumetric scanning is possible by periodically modulating the magnitude or frequency of the signals applied to the coils.

Abstract: Automated electronic review and approval of technical standards assists in product development. A draft technical standard is generated and electronically circulated to a review group. Review group comments are automatically attached to the draft technical standard. The draft technical standard is electronically locked before circulation to an approval group. The approval group members have access to comments of the review group members. Electronic approvals are collected from each member of the review group. Once each member of the review group has electronically approved the standard, the standard is rendered unchangeable. The standard is then released for global electronic access to a global database.

Abstract: A method and system for consolidating multiple mailboxes into a single universal mailbox. The system comprises an agent, a user database, an application database and a mail repository. The agent searches a user database to determine the list of messaging systems the user subscribes to. The agent then recalls from the application database the procedures for accessing the messaging systems and logs onto each messaging system in turn to retrieve any new messages. The agent notifies the user of new messages according to a predefined notification method.

Abstract: A reset driving scheme for adressing a switching mirror display (20) enables current to flow in two directions through the switching elements (30). The display is forced into a predefined state and drives the display into the other optical states by using an adressable TFT (31) providing a continous current. A circuit that fulfils these requirements is indicated.

Abstract: It is shown that TPL-2 is responsible for phosphorylation of p105 and its resultant proteolysis, which leads to p50 Rel translocation to the nucleus. Accordingly, the invention provides TPL-2 as a specific regulator of the activation of NF&kgr;B, and thus as a modulator of inflammatory responses in which p105 is involved, and as a target for the development of compounds capable of influencing NF&kgr;B activation.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for spatially compounding ultrasound frames by using multiple angle views. Successive image frames of pixel data are processed using a Sum of Absolute Difference registration algorithm. The multiple angle views are achieved by operator manipulation of a probe (2).

Abstract: A stator comprises a stator frame, a stator core and a spring. The stator core includes at least one lamination having a dovetail slot formed therein. A key bar is connected to the stator frame and includes a dovetail for engaging the dovetail slot. The spring is coupled between a portion of the lamination and the dovetail to provide an electrical ground path between the stator core and the stator frame. The spring includes a leaf spring that has first and second ends which contact the dovetail and a central portion. The central portion is connected to a base portion which contacts the lamination. Alternatively, the spring includes a base portion that contacts the lamination and prongs which project from the base portion and contact the dovetail.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing immunoglobulin A from hyperimmunized mammals using a 3 route immunization protocol. Also provided is immunoglobulin A and milk containing immunoglobulin A produced by the processes of the invention. These products are useful in producing formulations useful for passive immunization against selected pathogens.

Abstract: An intelligent data network call setup system forwards data network user information to an operator, for example, for a call with a data network user. The intelligent data network call set up system monitors the data network user's actions and generates information that summarizes potential reasons for the data network user's call and forwards such information as preamble information to the operator. The intelligent data network call set up system includes a call coordination device that serves as an interface between the data network user and the operator. The call coordination device supports web sites visited by data network users and when a request for a call is received, the call coordination device provides the operator with the user's action history, and other helpful information to the operator such as products that may interest the user to avoid the undesirable “cold start” experience. In this way, the operator may be more knowledgeable and helpful to the user.

Abstract: A method for facilitating movement of a plurality of nested trollies (including a leading trolley and a trailing trolley), the method comprising the steps of connecting an adjustable ratchet-type tension mechanism between the leading and trailing trolleys, and actuating the tension mechanism so as to produce a preselected tension between the leading and trailing trolleys to thereby hold the nested trolleys tightly together. In the preferred embodiment, the preselected tension is sufficient to upwardly the leading and trailing trolleys off of the ground surface.

Abstract: An automated toll-free telecommunications information service may be provided responsive to a user sending an E-mail request via the Internet or by a caller dialing a toll-free telephone number and announcing a voice request wherein the caller request comprises categories of interests. A service node interprets the request and collects matches to the request from a database. A match to a request may comprise the identity of an entity corresponding to the match, a toll-free number for the match and a brief information sketch describing the entity. The matches are announced and played for the caller. The caller may barge in with a predetermined voice announcement such as “please dial” when they wish to select an item of the list. In response, the service node initiates the launch of a call to the selected entity.