Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel approach to prevent or treat mastitis both in humans and animals through the use of mammal milk-derived microorganisms obtained from healthy hosts of the homologous species; to those new probiotic microorganisms obtained from milk able to reduce infectious mastitis and the method of screening used for their obtaining; to the use of these probiotic bacteria for the prophylaxis or treatment against mastitis and other diseases; and finally, to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel approach to prevent or treat mastitis both in humans and animals through the use of mammal milk-derived microorganisms obtained from healthy hosts of the homologous species; to those new probiotic microorganisms obtained from milk able to reduce infectious mastitis and the method of screening used for their obtaining; to the use of these probiotic bacteria for the prophylaxis or treatment against mastitis and other diseases; and finally, to compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The temperature distribution associated with a design of an integrated circuit is calculated by convoluting a surface power usage represented by a power matrix with a heat spreading function. The heat spreading function may be calculated from a simulation of a point source on the integrated circuit using a finite element analysis model of the integrated circuit or other techniques. To account for spatial variations on the chip, the heat spreading function may be made dependent on position using a position scaling function. Steady-state or transient temperature distributions may be computed by using a steady-state or transient heat spreading function. A single heat spreading function may be convolved with various alternative power maps to efficiently calculate temperature distributions for different designs. In an inverse problem, one can calculate the power map from an empirically measured temperature distribution and a heat spreading function using various de-convolution techniques.

Abstract: The temperature distribution associated with a design of an integrated circuit is calculated by convoluting a surface power usage represented by a power matrix with a heat spreading function. The heat spreading function may be calculated from a simulation of a point source on the integrated circuit using a finite element analysis model of the integrated circuit or other techniques. To account for spatial variations on the chip, the heat spreading function may be made dependent on position using a position scaling function. Steady-state or transient temperature distributions may be computed by using a steady-state or transient heat spreading function. A single heat spreading function may be convolved with various alternative power maps to efficiently calculate temperature distributions for different designs. In an inverse problem, one can calculate the power map from an empirically measured temperature distribution and a heat spreading function using various de-convolution techniques.

Abstract: A method of forming decorative pieces includes copying a portion of a digitized image of a piece of artwork to form a first image, duplicating the first image to form a second image, and transferring the first and second images to a target object. Preferably, the first and second images are mirror images which are merged to provide a first unit which is repeatable to form various patterns. Typically, the first and second images are mirror images about a vertical axis and the first unit is inverted to form a mirror image thereof about a horizontal axis, thus forming a second unit which is merged with the first unit. One typical target object is a wall paper border. Another is a frame used with the image of the piece of artwork. One embodiment includes a two-dimensional image of the piece of artwork and a two-dimensional frame having a three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: An art pack with a continuous peripheral wall having an internal and an external side that are joined together at a spine such that the external side encompasses various pockets including a solid base for holding the artist's medium, and are reversible to form easel. The portable art pack is designed for a traveling artist to accommodate the needs of a watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic, or pencil artist with the appropriate supplies and materials necessary to work in any location.

Abstract: A lap top Plexiglas bible/book holder is assembled having an expansion base with attached holder to hold book. The base has a right and left section made identically from the same mold. Side Plexiglas enclosure brackets are permanently attached to both top outside edges of left base section. The enclosure brackets will allow the left and right side sections to interlock. The adjustable base will expand to property fit over the user's lap horizonzontally. The book support stand is permanently attached to top side of left section. The two sections can be easily dismantled for easy transport. The right top side of base may be used as writing desk.

Abstract: The Portable Upright Bible/Book Holder is constructed out of plexiglas material. The holder has three sections which can be assembled or dismantled easily without tools for transport. The bottom section is the base of holder, the center section tube supports the table top and also is constructed to hold writing material and other small items. The third section is the table top constructed to hold a book. The three interlock to form a durable table to be used in the home and at meetings.