Abstract: A two-step one-pot process for reacting glycolaldehyde with an aminating agent in the presence of a reactive organic fluid for instance a reactive solvent is provided. The first step comprises of contacting glycolaldehyde with an aminating agent in the presence of a reactive fluid for instance a reactive solvent under inert atmosphere to produce unsaturated intermediates, and reacting the reaction mixture obtained in step 1 with hydrogen in the presence of a supported hydrogenation catalyst in a second step.

Abstract: A sensor rod assembly includes a master stick and an extension stick, where the master stick and the at least one extension stick are couplable together via at least one of a physical coupling, an electrical coupling, or a communicative coupling. The sensor rod assembly includes a controller with one or more processors, where the one or more processors are communicatively coupled to at least one set of detection circuitry and a user interface, where the one or more processors are configured to execute a set of program instructions configured to cause the one or more processors to receive one or more detection signals from at least one of the master stick or the extension stick and configured to cause the one or more processors to determine an elevation of a laser light based on the received one or more detection signals.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating lung cancer, and more particularly for treating pulmonary adenocarcinoma in a canine subject. The method may comprise assaying a biological sample from the canine subject, such as a tumor sample or a plasma sample, for a mutation in the HER2 gene. The mutation may include HER2 V659E, HER2 A664T, or HER2 K676E. If one or more of the mutations is present in the biological sample, the methods further include treating the canine subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of HER2. For example, a HER2 V659E may indicate increase sensitivity to a HER2 inhibitor. The HER2 inhibitor may include a small molecule HER2 inhibitor, such as trastuzumab, neratinib, lapatinib, erlotinib, and pertuzumab.

Abstract: A sensor rod assembly includes a master stick and an extension stick, where the master stick and the at least one extension stick are couplable together via at least one of a physical coupling, an electrical coupling, or a communicative coupling. The sensor rod assembly includes a controller with one or more processors, where the one or more processors are communicatively coupled to at least one set of detection circuitry and a user interface, where the one or more processors are configured to execute a set of program instructions configured to cause the one or more processors to receive one or more detection signals from at least one of the master stick or the extension stick and configured to cause the one or more processors to determine an elevation of a laser light based on the received one or more detection signals.

Abstract: A two-step one-pot process for reacting glycolaldehyde with an aminating agent in the presence of a reactive organic fluid for instance a reactive solvent is provided. The first step comprises of contacting glycolaldehyde with an aminating agent in the presence of a reactive fluid for instance a reactive solvent under inert atmosphere to produce unsaturated intermediates, and reacting the reaction mixture obtained in step 1 with hydrogen in the presence of a supported hydrogenation catalyst in a second step.

Abstract: The present invention relates compositions, methods and kits for characterizing the type of and screening for the existence or predisposition for small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The invention also relates to a method of treating a mammalian subject having SCCOHT or a predisposition for SCCOHT.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide customer service representatives with information for supporting a customer service call are described. Also described are method and apparatus for collecting customer service call information and generating reports and/or alerts there from. Through the use of customer service call data from multiple divisions, problems and/or underperformance at a division can be identified and rectified in a timely manner. Information from one division can also be used to predict possible problems at other divisions allowing problems to be addressed, in some cases, prior to customer complaints at a division to be addressed in some cases before an increase in the number of customer service calls at the individual division triggers an alert.

Abstract: An enteral feeding device, includes a system for delivering liquid nutrients to an enteral feeding tube. The device includes: (a) a container, having first, second and third openings; (b) a tip configured to be coupled to the container, the tip having an opening in fluid communication with the first opening of the container, the second opening of the container configured such that nutrient can be delivered to the second opening and the third opening configured to receive nutrient or to allow gas expelled from the patient (e.g., through burping) to flow there through.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that provide customer service representatives with information for supporting a customer service call are described. Also described are method and apparatus for collecting customer service call information and generating reports and/or alerts there from. Through the use of customer service call data from multiple divisions, problems and/or underperformance at a division can be identified and rectified in a timely manner. Information from one division can also be used to predict possible problems at other divisions allowing problems to be addressed, in some cases, prior to customer complaints at a division to be addressed in some cases before an increase in the number of customer service calls at the individual division triggers an alert.

Abstract: An enteral feeding device, includes a system for delivering liquid nutrients to an enteral feeding tube. The device includes: (a) a container, having first, second and third openings; (b) a tip configured to be coupled to the container, the tip having an opening in fluid communication with the first opening of the container, the second opening of the container configured such that nutrient can be delivered to the second opening and the third opening configured to receive nutrient or to allow gas expelled from the patient (e.g., through burping) to flow there through.

Abstract: This application relates to various methods and apparatus for rapidly obtaining accurate formation property data from a drilled earthen borehole. Quickly obtaining accurate formation property data, including formation fluid pressure, is vital to beneficially describing the various formations being intersected. For example, methods are disclosed for collecting numerous property values with a minimum of downhole tools, correcting and calibrating downhole measurements and sensors, and developing complete formation predictors and models by acquiring a diverse set of direct formation measurements, such as formation fluid pressure and temperature. Also disclosed are various methods of using of accurately and quickly obtained formation property data.

Abstract: This application relates to various methods and apparatus for rapidly obtaining accurate formation property data from a drilled earthen borehole. Once obtained, the formation property data, including formation fluid pressure, may be corrected, calibrated and supplemented using various other data and techniques disclosed herein. Furthermore, the formation property data may be used for numerous other purposes. For example, the data may be used to correct or supplement other information gathered from the borehole; it may be used to supplement formation images or models; or, it may be used to adjust a drilling or producing parameter. Various other uses of accurately and quickly obtained formation property data are also disclosed.

Abstract: My invention, the “Portable Self-Contained Mobile Vending Unit,” revolutionizes the single chafing dish equipment used by caterers as well as the small steam table used by food vendors in a mobile vending “hot cart.” Caterers as well as mobile food vendors can offer their customers a complete professional looking buffet style set-up of foods, indoor or outdoor, with a minimal amount of set-up. Another benefit is that the equipment is lightweight as well as durable, and requires no maintenance. The expansion of the standard style mobile vending “hot cart” from one or two full chafing dish compartments to as many as seven additional full size portable steam pans, offers a food operator endless potential. Additionally, the self-contained style saves the food caterer from setting up a separate table to accommodate his separate chafing dishes.

Abstract: A gyro motor supply provides an alternating signal to a gyro hysterisis motor. A detector senses the passage of a reference point on the gyro flywheel during each revolution thereof. A logic circuit is driven by the detector output and controls the phase of the alternating signal thereby ensuring a repeatable gyro start-up condition wherein the phasing is fixed between the reference point on the flywheel and a vector of the rotating field of the motor.

Abstract: A tupelo tree named ‘WFH1’, a tree distinguished by its narrow columnar growth habit.