Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the identification of a subject that is affected with, or predisposed to, autism or to one or more autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present disclosure includes methods related to the association of certain genetic markers with autism and/or ASD. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to methods and diagnostic tests for diagnosing or predicting ASD in an individual.

Abstract: The controllable suspension system includes a strut with a magnetorheological fluid damper. The magnetorheological fluid damper includes a longitudinal damper tubular housing having a longitudinally extending axis and an inner wall for containing magnetorheological fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cross-linkable and/or cross-linked nanofiller composition which comprises a cross-linkable and/or cross-linked ethylene (co)polymer and an intercalated nanofiller. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the nanofiller composition, articles composed of the nanofiller composition and processes for preparing the articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlled release of a fumigant into a wooden structure to prevent decay of that structure. According to the present invention, a fumigant in an ampule or container is inserted into the wooden structure. The ampule or container is made of a polymeric material that does not react with the fumigant, but having walls which are permeable to the fumigant such that, when inserted into the wooden structure, the rate of release of the fumigant through the walls of the ampule is slow enough to continuously treat and arrest decay of the wooden structure, particularly decay caused by fungi, over extended periods of time (i.e., 1, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years). The rate of release of the fumigant can be controlled by the type of fumigant, the shape of the container, the specific polymer used to make the container, and by the thickness of the container wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of recycling and/or upgrading an olefin (co)polymer, olefin (co)polymer scrap and/or mixtures thereof including adding effective amounts of a vinyl silane and a free radical initiator to graft the vinyl silane to the olefin (co)polymer. The present invention also relates to olefin (co)polymers, olefin (co)polymer scrap and/or mixtures thereof whenever recycled and/or upgraded by the method defined above and articles which are composed wholly or partly of them.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlled release of a fumigant into a wooden structure to prevent decay of that structure. According to the present invention, a fumigant in an ampule or container is inserted into the wooden structure. The ampule or container is made of a polymeric material that does not react with the fumigant, but having walls which are permeable to the fumigant such that, when inserted into the wooden structure, the rate of release of the fumigant through the walls of the ampule is slow enough to continuously treat and arrest decay of the wooden structure, particularly decay caused by fungi, over extended periods of time (i.e., 1, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years). The rate of release of the fumigant can be controlled by the type of fumigant, the shape of the container, the specific polymer used to make the container, and by the thickness of the container wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlled release of a fumigant into a wooden structure to prevent decay of that structure. According to the present invention, a fumigant in an ampule or container is inserted into the wooden structure. The ampule or container is made of a polymeric material that does not react with the fumigant, but having walls which are permeable to the fumigant such that, when inserted into the wooden structure, the rate of release of the fumigant through the walls of the ampule is slow enough to continuously treat and arrest decay of the wooden structure, particularly decay caused by fungi, over extended periods of time (i.e., 1, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years). The rate of release of the fumigant can be controlled by the type of fumigant, the shape of the container, the specific polymer used to make the container, and by the thickness of the container wall.

Abstract: A data collection system (20) is described which includes a hand-held data collector (22) for connecting to a computer processing station (PC) (24) which has software which provides a grouping of machines, from which data is to be collected, which are not ordered in a predetermined or measurement sequence. The grouped information is downloaded from the PC (24) to the data collector (22) and, once in the data collector, the user lists or rearranges the grouping as desired using the keys of the data collector to specify a desired sequence in the field. This means that the user is able to create the sequence of measurements"live", that is on tour or during the route.

Abstract: Microcapsules are prepared by encapsulating a core material with a capsule shell wall containing glutaraldehyde crosslinked gelatin and at least one water soluble plasticizer that reduces the permeability of the crosslinked gelatin. Optionally, the capsule shell wall also contains a feeding deterrent that dissuades accidental ingestion of the microcapsule. Upon exposing the microcapsules to water, the plasticizer is removed making the shell wall permeable whereby the encapsulated core material is released. Materials such as insecticides, herbicides, plant growth regulating agents, and fungicides may be encapsulated and released at a controlled location, time and rate.

Abstract: Microcapsules are prepared by encapsulating a core material with a capsule shell wall containing glutamldehyde crosslinked gelatin and at least one water soluble plasticizer that reduces the permeability of the Crosslinked gelatin. Optionally, the capsule shell wall also contains a feeding deterrent that dissuades accidental ingestion of the microcapsule. Upon exposing the microcapsules to water, the plasticizer is removed malting the shell wall permeable whereby the encapsulated core material is released. Materials such as insecticides, herbicides, plant growth regulating agents, and fungicides may be encapsulated and released at a controlled location, time and rate.

Abstract: A radioprotective agent consisting essentially of 3-(3"-aminoalkyl)-2-arylthiazolidine or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a NH.sub.2 R' or XNHR' radical in which R' is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkyl group and X is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl group and Ar is an aromatic aldehyde moiety; or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A thermoplastic case which has an interlocking bottom peripheral edging (20) with a lobe (26) on the outside surface to which a vacuum formed bottom (28) has been conformed completely enveloping the lobe creating a structural bond for fastening the two parts together. A lid edging (30) and case lid (38) are formed in the same manner completing the case. A resilient cord (46) may be added to assure the seal between the edgings and a bonding agent in the form of cement (50) or tape (52) may be employed to complete a hermetic seal for the case. Webbing (56) may optionally be added formed integrally with the edging for suspending articles within the case.

Abstract: A polymeric decontamination composition comprising a polymeric reaction product resulting from the reaction of a polyvinylbenzyl halide and a monomeric amine admixed with an alkali metal hydroxide solution capable of swelling said polymeric reaction product and the method of making the composition.

Abstract: A polymeric chemical warfare agent decontamination composition comprising a polymeric quaternary pyridinium salt resulting from the reaction of a polyvinylbenzyl salt and a di(C.sub.l -C.sub.n alkyl) aminopyridine wherein n is 20 or higher, and the method of making such pyridinium salt is disclosed wherein the reaction product is a polymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 or higher alkyl group.

Abstract: A fiberoptic-lighted optical apparatus for use in combination with a camera to photograph the convex surface of the iris of the eye for optimum depth of field and resolution, wherein the apparatus includes two separate fiberoptic light wands which are arranged to be positioned in close proximity to the eye and used to shape and accommodate the radius configuration of the eye, so that most of the light pattern therefrom is located in or adjacent to the pupil of the eye, each fiberoptic wand being selectively adjustable to be lighted by a quartz Halogen lamp, including a synchronized electronic flash tube which is placed in the focal point of the quartz Halogen light source, to provide a wide variety of lighting effects for selectively lighting either side of the eye for in-depth photography.