Abstract: The invention discloses the Chlamydia PMPE and PMPI polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom, (PMP-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind the PMP polypeptides and PMP-derived polypeptides and T-cells specific for PMP polypeptides and PMP-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are prophylactic and therapeutic compositions, including immunogenic compositions, e.g., vaccines, comprising PMP polypeptides or PMP-derived polypeptides or antibodies thereto. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing in animals an immune response to Chlamydia cells, Chlamydia elementary bodies, and/or cells expressing Chlamydial proteins, e.g., cell infected with Chlamydia.

Abstract: The invention discloses the Chlamydia PMPE and PMPI polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefor, (PMP-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind the PMP polypeptides and PMP-derived polypeptides and T-cells specific for PMP polypeptides and PMP-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are prophylactic and therapeutic compositions, including immunogenic compositions, e.g., vaccines, comprising PMP polypeptides or PMP-derived polypeptides or antibodies thereto. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing in animals an immune response to Chlamydia cells, Chlamydia elementary bodies, and/or cells expressing Chlamydial proteins, e.g., cell infected with Chlamydia.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds, compositions and methods of treatment administering same, of 2-aryloxyphenol derivatives having heterocyclic groups or highly polar functional groups substituted at position 4 of the phenolic ring, as well as methods for their preparation and formation, wherein the compounds are generally of Formula 1.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a plurality of externally accessible electrical contacts, enabling electrical current or data to flow to or from the device when the device is “closed” or not being used. The invention is applicable to all types of portable devices, including laptop, notebook and palm-top computers, as well as telecommunications devices, video players and music players. Typically the externally accessible electrical contacts allow a battery in the device to be recharged. The preferred embodiment facilitates the recharging of a plurality of devices contained in lockers, carts, or other types of “docking stations.” The docking bay includes a corresponding set of electrical contacts configured to electrically engage with the contacts on the device. Such a docking bay may take the form of a charging stand, a cart with one or more slots or compartments, or a locker with a door and a storage compartment.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds, compositions and methods of treatment administering same, of 2-aryloxyphenol derivatives having a heterocyclic or polar functional substitution attached through a N—C or C—C bond at the position para or ortho relative to oxygen bridge on non-phenolic phenyl ring, as well as methods for their preparation and formation, wherein the compounds are generally of Formula 1 and Formula 2:

Abstract: The invention discloses the Neisseria spp. NGSP polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (NGSP-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the NGSP polypeptide and/or NGSP-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including antigenic, preferably immunogenic compositions, e.g., vaccines, comprising NGSP polypeptide and/or a NGSP-derived polypeptide or antibodies thereto. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing an immune response to Neisseria and Neisseria NGSP polypeptide and an NGSP-derived polypeptide in animals.

Abstract: A garment refreshing system includes an enclosure having a top, a bottom, a sidewall, an air inlet and an air outlet, and a hook or other element on the top to facilitate hanging in a closet or other location. An electrical fan at the air inlet is operative to bring air into the enclosure and past the clothing to the air outlet, and a filter supported at the air outlet for collecting odors removed from the clothing: The preferred configuration further includes a support within the enclosure to receive clothing on hangers, and the sidewall includes a closable opening to place clothing into, and remove clothing from the enclosure. The use of a low-voltage D.C. fan, such as a 12-VDC fan, facilitates use in a vehicle. As a further option, a material associated with the air inlet to introduce a deodorizer or fragrance into the enclosure. For example, an absorbent material may be provided to receive a deodorizer or fragrance in liquid form.

Abstract: A high molecular weight (“HMW”) protein of Chlamydia, the amino acid sequence thereof, and antibodies that specifically bind the HMW protein are disclosed as well as the nucleic acid sequence encoding the same. Also disclosed are prophylactic and therapeutic compositions, comprising the HMW protein, a fragment thereof, or an antibody that specifically binds the HMW protein or a portion thereof, or the nucleotide sequence encoding the HMW protein or a fragment thereof, including vaccines.