Abstract: A system and method for automation and managing of security requirements and software supply chain in a software development lifecycle in a service-oriented architecture. Shared components can be used in the implementation of multiple software applications and each component has a functionality in the application and a set of controls for its implementation. A requirements library provides a list task requirements for each application which are applicable to the software application based on application context which is adjusted based on the controls required for implementation or controls addressed by the component. The shared components in the component library can be pre-authorized for use and applied to various software projects and applications with tracking, versioning, and dependency management.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds, specifically pyrimidin-4,6-dicarboxylic acid amide derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. Also provided are methods for treating a mammal having malaria, or killing or inhibiting the growth of a Plasmodium species, comprising administering to said mammal or contacting said Plasmodium species with, an effective amount of a pyrimidin-4,6-dicarboxylic acid amide derivative.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing effects of relative movement of a fluid and an object has a test chamber (3) arranged to contain a fluid and is open in a manner to allow fluid inlet and/or outlet while the movable surface is moving. There is a drive (1) for moving a movable surface (13) with respect to the fluid in the chamber, and a probe for monitoring fluid conditions within the test chamber. The chamber has an inlet (5) and a separate outlet (6), and the drive is arranged to rotate a rotor (1) having the movable surface (13).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for antagonizing the anticoagulant effect of an anticoagulant agent that is selected from UFH, LMWH, and a heparin/LMWH derivative in a patient comprising administering to the patient a compound of the invention or a salt thereof, or a composition comprising the same.

Abstract: A thin film of organic resin material (17), such as novolac, is used as an etch mask and openings (32) are formed in the mask in a predetermined pattern to allow processing in selected areas defined by the openings. The openings (32) are formed by applying a pattern of droplets (76) of caustic etchant, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) in the areas where the openings are to be formed. The droplets (76) are applied using a inkjet printer (90) which is scanned over the surface of the organic resin as the droplets are applied. The droplets (76) are of a size which defines the dimension of the openings (32) and allows the organic resin (17) under the droplet (76) to be completely removed. After the etchant has etched through the organic resin to expose an underlying surface (12), the etchant is washed from the organic resin and the openings (32).

Abstract: Silicon (12) is etched through a mask (11) comprising a layer of organic resin material (such as novolac) through which openings (32) are formed in the areas to be etched. The layer of organic resin is first deposited over a free surface of the device to be etched. The openings (32) are then formed by depositing droplets of a caustic etchant such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) with an inkjet printer. The etchant reacts with the resin to expose the silicon surface in areas to be etched. The etching of the silicon surface is performed by applying a dilute solution of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and potassium permanganate (KMnO4) to the exposed surface through the openings in the mask to etch the silicon to a desired depth (83).

Abstract: A convenient lacing system including a drawing mechanism, pulleys or some other form of low friction lace paths, an attachment point, and a lace. The lace terminates at the attachment point, and follows a path around the outside hemispheres of the pulleys (or through the lace paths), criss-crossing between the two rows of pulleys without the lace overlapping. The pulleys are aligned generally in two rows on either side of an area to be drawn together. A drawing mechanism is attached at the non-terminating end of the path of the lace, and through use of a pull-cord draws in the lace and tightens the item to which the system is attached by drawing the pulleys (lace paths) closer together. The use of pulleys allows the system to distribute tension evenly along the path of the lace, and aids in the convenience of tightening.

Abstract: A simple thin film structure is illustrated in which a substrate (11), which may be glass or any other suitable substrate material, supports a device structure (12), over which is formed an inert dielectric layer (13) and a metal film (14). A pulsed laser beam (15) directed at the surface of the metal film layer (14). When the laser is pulsed on, a small amount of metal is ablated directly under the beam and surface tension in the surface of molten metal surrounding the ablated region pulls the metal back from the hole causing a slight thickening of the metal (17) around the hole, and creates a hole (16) which is significantly larger in diameter than the ablated region.

Abstract: An air driven muscle toning garment including a suit of lightweight, breathable, moderately elastic material that covers the body from just above the knees to just below the neckline and along the arms to the wrists. Low-elasticity supports are integrated into the suit at several places so that attachmnents can be secured to the suit at key points; these attachments are connected in pairs by pull-through air bladders, which when pressurized pull the pairs of points toward each other, and resist the muscles which oppose the points that are pulled together by the pull-through air bladder mechanisms.