Abstract: A method of regenerating a diesel particulate filter (DPF) may include operating a vehicle including a diesel engine at an idle condition and applying a load to the diesel engine during the idle condition to increase an exhaust temperature of the diesel engine relative to a nominal idle condition. The increased exhaust temperature may regenerate a diesel particulate filter of the diesel engine during the idle condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-? convertases, nucleic acids and; recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-?. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-? convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-? convertases, nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-?. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-? convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: The CHAOS holistic game of this invention comprises an N sided dice with N distinct and different educational graphics one for each side and a plurality of portable bases equal to (P?1)×N where P is the number of players. In this holistic total immersion game the players constitute the game pieces. It can be played indoors as well outdoors and is educational and entertaining both for children and adults. It engages, challenges, involves and benefits body mind and spirit of each player. Almost any educational subject can be taught through this game as the medium of instruction in a fun loving way.

Abstract: Woven fabric laminates having superior resistance to penetration by ballistic projectiles, assemblies thereof, and the method by which they are made. In one embodiment, among others, a laminate of the invention is comprised of a fabric woven from a high strength, high modulus yarn, a surface coating of a low modulus elastomer and a plastic film bonded to its elastomer-coated surface.

Abstract: Woven fabric laminates having superior resistance to penetration by ballistic projectiles, assemblies thereof, and the method by which they are made. In one embodiment, among others, a laminate of the invention is comprised of a fabric woven from a high strength, high modulus yarn, a surface coating of a low modulus elastomer and a plastic film bonded to its elastomer-coated surface.

Abstract: A system and a method for imaging a scene of interest utilize variable exposure periods that have durations based upon detecting a fixed voltage drop in order to determine the scene segment radiance. The rate of voltage drop corresponds to the degree of scene segment radiance, such that high radiant scene segments yield faster voltage drops than lower radiant scene segments. The variable exposure period is determined within each pixel in a pixel array of the system to gather exposure periods from different segments of the scene being imaged. The measured exposure periods are translated into grayscale information that can be used to generate a composite image having various levels of grayscale that is representative of the imaged scene. Each pixel includes a photo sensor, an analog-to-digital converter and a memory to measure, digitize and store the exposure period. The memory contains a number of memory cells having a three-transistor configuration that are each connected to a bi-directional bit line.

Abstract: A novel class of transparent polymeric foams from high Tg polymers comprising submicron cells and a process for their production is described. The polymers are preferably high glass transition materials and the process comprises saturating a consolidated polymer shape with an inert gas at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the polymer and under a pressure of at least 9000 psi for a period adequate to dissolve the gas in the polymer shape and then controllably cooling the polymer shape to produce the submicron cell structure.

Abstract: A novel class of transparent polymeric foams comprising submicron cells and a process for their production is described. The polymers are preferably high glass transition materials and the process comprises saturating a consolidated polymer shape with an inert gas at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the polymer and under a pressure of at least 9000 psi for a period adequate to dissolve the gas in the polymer shape and then controllably cooling the polymer shape to produce the submicron cell structure.

Abstract: An image sensor array. The image sensor array includes a substrate. An array of photo diode sensors are electrically interconnected to the substrate. The photo diode sensors conduct charge at a rate proportional to the intensity of light received by the photo diode sensors. A ring of guard diodes are located around the periphery of the array of photo diode sensors. Each guard diode has a guard diode anode connected to a predetermined guard anode voltage and a guard diode cathode connected to a static guard cathode voltage.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-&agr; convertases, nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-&agr;. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-&agr; convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a Gray Code generator and an array of pixels. Each pixel includes a complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) sensor, a comparator and random access memory (e.g., ferroelectric random access memory). The Gray Code generator is started at the beginning of capture mode and begins providing a sequence of code words. Within each pixel, an output of a CMOS sensor is compared to a threshold, and a code word in the sequence is stored in random access memory when the sensor output crosses the threshold. Thus, the random access memory of each pixel stores a code word that represents the intensity of light detected by its associated CMOS sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-&agr; convertases, nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-&agr;. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-&agr; convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-&agr; convertases, nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-&agr;. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-&agr; convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: Receptor components for IL-10 are isolated and characterized. The amino acid sequence and nucleic acid encoding various species variants of the receptors are disclosed. Uses of the purified receptor gene and polypeptide are disclosed, including means for screening for agonists and antagonists of the receptor ligands, for producing diagnostic or therapeutic reagents, and for producing antibodies. Therapeutic or diagnostic reagents and kits are also provided.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a Gray Code generator and an array of pixels. Each pixel includes a complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) sensor, a comparator and random access memory (e.g., ferroelectric random access memory). The Gray Code generator is started at the beginning of capture mode and begins providing a sequence of code words. Within each pixel, an output of a CMOS sensor is compared to a threshold, and a code word in the sequence is stored in random access memory when the sensor output crosses the threshold. Thus, the random access memory of each pixel stores a code word that represents the intensity of light detected by its associated CMOS sensor.

Abstract: Improved structures for and methods for assembling heatspreader attachments in integrated circuit packages permit attachment of a relatively low cost heatspreader having a high coefficient of thermal expansion directly to the back of a die while maximizing thermal performance, mechanical integrity and reliability of the assembly. The improvements are realized through the use of specific adhesive materials to attach the heatspreader to the die, heatspreader geometries, adhesive geometries, assembly techniques and underfill geometries.

Abstract: A novel class of carbon fiber precursor derived carbon foams and a method for their production are described. A new class of C/C composites comprising unidirectional or woven carbon fabrics in a matrix of the novel carbon foams, and the method for their production are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated human and bovine TNF-&agr; convertases, nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods for making the convertases using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the convertases and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by TNF-&agr;. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific inhibitors of mammalian TNF-&agr; convertases, and for identifying nucleic acids encoding such convertases.

Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided compositions and tooling useful in the fabrication of composite structures and prepared from compositions that are mixtures of elastomeric and ceramic materials that can be tailored to obtain desired mechanical properties or thermal expansion coefficients. The compositions and tooling prepared therefrom are inexpensive and easy to fabricate and reconfigure. Such compositions generally comprise blends of clays that harden at elevated temperatures, clays that soften at elevated temperatures and uncured silicone rubbers that exhibit high temperature stability. Compositions comprising from about 5% to about 60% by weight of uncured silicone rubber, from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a clay that hardens at elevated temperature and from about 5% to about 50% by weight of clays that soften at elevated temperatures are specifically preferred.