Abstract: Multiple components are selected, conveyed, and measured in a polymerization system. A control system adjusts the system variables to the desired values. Portions of the components can be fed to a pre-contactor before introduction into the polymerization reactor. The catalyst component concentrations and residence times are tightly controlled in the pre-contactor to affect product properties. The pre-contactor can be a single or multiple combinations of a CSTR or plug flow pre-contactors.

Abstract: A storage case substantially in a shape of a hand-held whistle comprises two (2) halves hingedly connected to each other at a top portion. The case is provided with a storage unit located at a side surface of the case configured to hold a plurality of moistened wipes.

Abstract: A carry-assist apparatus for moving heavy, cumbersome objects. The apparatus has a handle segment, an adjustable shaft segment and a hook segment, each segment of which is configured and dimensioned to permit the assembly of a spatially variable carry-assist apparatus. The hook segment is formed with a bottom having a bottom end to which optional nubs may be secured to provide positive, secure engagement to the object being lifted.

Abstract: Nanofilms useful for filtration are prepared from oriented amphiphilic molecules and oriented macrocyclic modules. The amphiphilic species may be oriented on an interface or surface. The nanofilm may be prepared by depositing or attaching an oriented layer to a substrate. A nanofilm may also be prepared by coupling the oriented macrocyclic modules to provide a membrane.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system are provided for assisting a plurality of patients manage chronic health conditions.

Abstract: Certain macrocyclic modules comprising 3-24 synthons are provided herein. Each synthon is independently selected from cyclic substituents, wherein each synthon selected is bonded to the next through a linker to form a closed ring that defines a pore. One or more lipophilic moieties and one or more hydrophilic moieties are bonded to one or more of the synthons, resulting in the formation of the desired macrocyclic modules. Those modules may be subsequently linked to one another to form selectively-permeable membranes. Membranes comprising macrocyclic modules may be useful in filtering certain molecular species from a solution. Selective passage of particular species is determined, in part, by the size of the module's pore and the nature of the lipophilic/hydrophobic species attached thereto. Also provided are methods of making and using macrocyclic modules and membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of synthons that are used to form modules that, in turn, are used to form two-dimensional close-packed planar arrays, referred to as nanomembranes. In a presently preferred embodiment, a nanomembrane herein constitutes a filter.

Abstract: Multiple components are selected, conveyed, and measured in a polymerization system. A control system adjusts the system variables to the desired values. Portions of the components can be fed to a pre-contactor before introduction into the polymerization reactor. The catalyst component concentrations and residence times are tightly controlled in the pre-contactor to affect product properties. The pre-contactor can be a single or multiple combinations of a CSTR or plug flow pre-contactors.

Abstract: Multiple components are selected, conveyed, and measured in a polymerization system. A control system adjusts the system variables to the desired values. Portions of the components can be fed to a pre-contactor before introduction into the polymerization reactor. The catalyst component concentrations and residence times are tightly controlled in the pre-contactor to affect product properties. The pre-contactor can be a single or multiple combinations of a CSTR or plug flow pre-contactors.

Abstract: Certain amphiphilic modules comprising 3-24 synthons are provided herein. Each synthon is independently selected from aryl, heteroaryl, alicyclic, and heteroalicyclic substituents, wherein each synthon selected is bonded to the next through a linker to form a closed ring that defines a nanopore. One or more lipophilic moieties and one or more hydrophilic moieties are bonded to one or more of the synthons, resulting in the formation of the desired amphiphilic modules. Those modules may be subsequently linked to one another to form two-dimensional close-packed planar arrays, referred to as nanomembranes. Nanomembranes may be useful in filtering certain ionic species from a solution. Selective passage of particular species is determined, in part, by the size of the module's nanopore and the nature of the lipophilic/hydrophobic species attached thereto. Also provided are methods of making and using amphiphilic modules and nanomembranes.

Abstract: Nanofilms useful for filtration are prepared from oriented amphiphilic molecules and oriented macrocyclic modules. The amphiphilic species may be oriented on an interface or surface. The nanofilm may be prepared by depositing or attaching an oriented layer to a substrate. A nanofilm may also be prepared by coupling the oriented macrocyclic modules to provide a membrane.

Abstract: Nanofilms useful for filtration are prepared from oriented amphiphilic molecules and oriented macrocyclic modules. The amphiphilic species may be oriented on an interface or surface. The nanofilm may be prepared by depositing or attaching an oriented layer to a substrate. A nanofilm may also be prepared by coupling the oriented macrocyclic modules to provide a membrane.

Abstract: Purification of poly-amino acid-tagged recombinant proteins has been improved by the use of a carboxymethylated aspartate ligand complexed with a third-block transition metal having an oxidation state of 2+ and a coordination number of 6. A method for synthesizing the metal ion-CM-Asp complex is also described. Further, the metal ion-CM-Asp complex can be used for screening protein function.

Abstract: Nanofilms useful for filtration are prepared from oriented amphiphilic molecules and oriented macrocyclic modules. The amphiphilic species may be oriented on an interface or surface. The nanofilm may be prepared by depositing or attaching an oriented layer to a substrate. A nanofilm may also be prepared by coupling the oriented macrocyclic modules to provide a membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of synthons that are used to form modules that, in turn, are used to form two-dimensional close-packed planar arrays, referred to as nanomembranes. In a presently preferred embodiment, a nanomembrane herein constitutes a filter.

Abstract: Macrocyclic module compositions are made from cyclic synthons. The macrocyclic module structures are prepared by stepwise or concerted schemes which couple synthons in a closed ring. The macrocyclic module structures may have a pore of nanometer dimensions.

Abstract: Purification of poly-amino acid-tagged recombinant proteins has been improved by the use of a carboxymethylated aspartate ligand complexed with a third-block transition metal having an oxidation state of 2+and a coordination number of 6. A method for synthesizing the metal ion-CM-Asp complex is also described. Further, the metal ion-CM- Asp complex can be used for screening protein finction.

Abstract: Purification of poly-amino acid-tagged recombinant proteins has been improved by the use of a carboxymethylated aspartate ligand complexed with a third-block transition metal having an oxidation state of 2+ and a coordination number of 6. A method for synthesizing the metal ion-CM-Asp complex is also described. Further, the metal ion-CM-Asp complex can be used for screening protein function.

Abstract: N-Benzyl and N,N-dibenzyl derivatives of the anthracycline compounds adriamycin and daunomycin, said derivatives having anticancer properties and being active against leukemia P-388 in mice, for example. The N,N-dibenzyl derivatives have the unique quality of exhibiting a loss of DNA-binding properties.

Abstract: Described are N,N-pentamethylene derivatives of daunomycin and adriamycin having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --COCH.sub.3 or --CHOHCH.sub.3 in the case of daunomycin derivatives, or --COCH.sub.2 OH or --CHOHCH.sub.2 OH in the case of adriamycin derivatives. The compounds have utility as antitumor agents.