Abstract: A theft deterrent display package for at least one article comprises a product cradle having an interior space with a perimeter. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the perimeter of the interior space. A locking slot is configured along the perimeter of the interior space. At least one self-standing leg extends downwardly from the interior space upon which the display package stands alone. A backboard is defined by a front face and a back face. A locking tab comprises a free end extends outwardly from one edge of the back face. The locking tab includes two angled fold lines used in assisting the free end of the locking tab to be inserted into the locking slot to securely enclose the display package.

Abstract: A theft deterrent display package for at least one article comprises a product cradle having an interior space with a perimeter. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the perimeter of the interior space. A locking slot is configured along the perimeter of the interior space. At least one self-standing leg extends downwardly from the interior space upon which the display package stands alone. A backboard is defined by a front face and a back face. A locking tab comprises a free end extends outwardly from one edge of the back face. The locking tab includes two angled fold lines used in assisting the free end of the locking tab to be inserted into the locking slot to securely enclose the display package.

Abstract: An eating utensil includes a food carrier configured to convey food to a mouth, a sensor configured to sense the weight of food carried on the food carrier, a handle attached to the food carrier and configured to be engaged by a hand of an eater, an electric circuit in communication with the sensor and configured to count a bite of food in response to the weight of food carried on the food carrier, and a display device configured to display a number of bites consumed by the eater.

Abstract: A user uses a portable electronic device to select an image representative of a brand. In response to the user's selection of the image representative of the brand, the device automatically presents the user with an image of a map that indicates a current location of the device and shows one or more images representative of brand purchase sites where the selected brand may be accessed by the user.

Abstract: A fluid filtration assembly 1 comprises a capsule 10 having filtration means 20 and one-way flow means 30. A fluid 60 is flowed through the assembly 1 two or more times to cause multiple-pass filtration of a fluid 60.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for generating and transmitting a message from a first user (the “sender”) to a second user (the “recipient”) over a network. The message may, for example, include a sequence of graphical language elements selected by the sender using a first mobile communication device. The sender may select each of the graphical language elements from a graphical language by first selecting a category and then selecting a graphical symbol within the selected category. The resulting sequence of graphical language elements, also referred to as a “graphical language message,” may be displayed to the recipient by a second mobile communication device. The use of graphical language messages, rather than conventional messages consisting of text, may facilitate the processes of inputting, transmitting, and reading such messages. Furthermore, graphical language messages may be implemented in mobile communication devices using conventional, low-cost components.

Abstract: An object process graph (OPG) application development system. The system includes an OPG application program interface (API), an OPG application editor, an OPG application window editor, and an OPG application notation. The OPG API provides access to functions of an OPG system. The OPG application editor facilitates the creating and editing of the OPG applications via the OPG API. The OPG application window editor facilitates the editing of OPG application user interface windows while an OPG application is running. The OPG application notation includes a plurality of key words and associated definitions for describing and defining OPG applications.

Abstract: A computer software system is provided, namely, An Object Process Graph Application Controller-Viewer (OPGACV) system. The OPGACV controls a running Object Process Graph (OPG) application by inducing a Dynamic Graph Interpreter (DGI) to transition applications from one state to another, and using application designer/user defined properties, it renders application state, structure, and data on display mediums and validates data inputs to applications. The OPGACV also controls the import and export of OPG applications.

Abstract: A computer software system is provided, namely An Object Process Graph Relational Database Interface (OPGRDI) system. The OPGRDI defines and updates relational database tables based on an OPG and stores and retrieves data in the tables as an OPG-defined application is run. The OPGRDI also defines and updates OPG persistent data object elements based on relational database table schemas. The OPGRDI functions can be enabled by users who want to store and retrieve application information in a relational database system, such as Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, etc. The OPGRDI alters relational database tables as a user changes the structure of OPG-defined application.

Abstract: A software system is provided including an Object Process Graph for defining applications and a Dynamic Graph Interpreter that interprets Object Process Graphs. An Object Process Graph defines all of an application's manipulations and processing steps and all of the application's data. An Object Process Graph is dynamic, making it possible to change any aspect of an application's data entry, processing or information display at any time. When an Object Process Graph is interpreted, it functions to accept data, process the data and produce information output. Modifications made to an Object Process Graph while it is being interpreted take affect immediately and can be saved. Object Process Graphs and Dynamic Graph Interpreters can be deployed on single user workstation computers or on distributed processing environments where central servers store Object Process Graphs and run Dynamic Graph Interpreters, and workstation computers access the servers via the intranet or local intranets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a poker-style game has a player making an opening wager. The player is permitted to make at least one wager to obtain at least one certain selected winning hand. The payout odds are adjusted on winning hands based on an amount of the opening wager and the at least one wager to obtain at least one certain selected winning hand. A hand of cards are then dealt to the player. The player is allowed to hold desired cards of the hand. Replacement cards are dealt to the player. One determines if a new hand of cards is a winning hand. Paying the player is based on the adjusted payout odds.

Abstract: An in-situ wear indicator for detecting wear to at least one selected part in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The indicator is manufactured in a selected material with a selected thickness so that the indicator degrades upon exposure to the semiconductor manufacturing process at a fixed rate relative to the wear of the selected part. The indicator displays a visual indication of wear which is discernible by an automated detection device.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel hematopioetic modulating nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods in which the nucleic acids and polypeptides are utilized in the detection and treatment of hematopoietic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for the remote control of a system for storage and retrieval of data/audio/visual signals by using a link on a web page. The link addresses a control server though an internet portal or web site. The control server communicates with a control processor associated with a digital set top box. The control processor is responsible for the storage and retrieval of the data/audio/video on the set top box. The web page containing the web page and link having access to the system is included in a network (internet) that receives input from a user of the system.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of selectively analyzing a nucleic acid in a sample. The methods allow for selective identification of a target sequence in a population of nucleic acids. For example, the methods allow for confirmation of the identity of a nucleic acid tentatively identified in a quantitative expression analysis (QEA) assay.