Abstract: A catalyst system and method for making carbon fibrils is provided which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising nickel and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; chromium and iron; chromium and molybdenum; chromium, molybdenum, and iron; aluminum; yttrium and iron; yttrium, iron and aluminum; zinc; copper; yttrium; yttrium and chromium; and yttrium, chromium and zinc. In a further aspect of the invention, a catalyst system and method is provided for making carbon fibrils which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising cobalt and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; aluminum; zinc; copper; copper and zinc; copper, zinc, and chromium; copper and iron; copper, iron, and aluminum; copper and nickel; and yttrium, nickel and copper.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the preparation and use of a substrate having an array of diverse materials in predefined regions thereon. A substrate having an array of diverse materials thereon is generally prepared by delivering components of materials to predefined regions on a substrate, and simultaneously reacting the components to form at least two materials. Materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, covalent network solids, ionic solids and molecular solids. More particularly, materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, inorganic materials, intermetallic materials, metal alloys, ceramic materials, organic materials, organometallic materials, non-biological organic polymers, composite materials (e.g., inorganic composites, organic composites, or combinations thereof), etc.

Abstract: A web-enabled cell phone communicates to Internet servers over a radio link. Multiple connections for web browsing or email are combined into a single persistent connection or pipe over the radio link between a client agent running on the cell phone and a TCP proxy. Combining connections allows for better use of the available bandwidth on the radio link. Wireless acceleration cards on servers gather packet loss statistics that are sent to a collective TCP control (CTC). Losses for connections between a client-server pair are aggregated, and aggregate losses are compared to a threshold. When the aggregate losses are below the threshold, the losses are likely to be sporadic radio-link losses. When the aggregate losses are above the threshold, the losses are likely due to router congestion. TCP parameters can be better adjusted based on whether the losses are radio or router losses.

Abstract: A catalyst system and method for making carbon fibrils is provided which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising nickel and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; chromium and iron; chromium and molybdenum; chromium, molybdenum, and iron; aluminum; yttrium and iron; yttrium, iron and aluminum; zinc; copper; yttrium; yttrium and chromium; and yttrium, chromium and zinc. In a further aspect of the invention, a catalyst system and method is provided for making carbon fibrils which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising cobalt and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; aluminum; zinc; copper; copper and zinc; copper, zinc, and chromium; copper and iron; copper, iron, and aluminum; copper and nickel; and yttrium, nickel and copper.

Abstract: A circuit includes an input terminal coupled to receive an analog input signal, a multiple number of sample-and-hold circuits and a multiple number of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters. The input terminal of each of the sample-and-hold circuits is coupled to receive the analog input signal. Each of the A/D converters has an input terminal and an output terminal, where the input terminal is coupled to an output terminal of a corresponding one of the sample-and-hold circuits. In operation, the sample-and-hold circuits sample the analog input signal sequentially and store a multiple number of analog samples at each of the sample-and-hold circuits. The A/D converters convert the analog samples in parallel to generate digital values at the output terminals of each of the A/D converters representative of each of the analog samples. In one embodiment, the A/D converters are implemented based on a multi-channel bit-serial (MCBS) analog-to-digital conversion scheme.

Abstract: Antibodies which specifically recognize the human CD45 isoform RB are presented. These antibodies may be used to block undesirable immune reactions in patients with transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diabetes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its various indications, particularly including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and irreversible asthma. Treatment regimens generally include the administration of anti-interleukin-8 antibodies to the patient to reduce the severity of an inflammatory response by the patient's immune system.

Abstract: A dielectric thin film material for high frequency use, including use as a capacitor, and having a low dielectric loss factor is provided, the film comprising a composition of tungsten-doped barium strontium titanate of the general formula (BaxSr1−x)TiO3, where X is between about 0.5 and about 1.0. Also provided is a method for making a dielectric thin film of the general formula (BaxSr1−x)TiO3 and doped with W, where X is between about 0.5 and about 1.0, a substrate is provided, TiO2, the W dopant, Ba, and optionally Sr are deposited on the substrate, and the substrate containing TiO2, the W dopant, Ba, and optionally Sr is heated to form a low loss dielectric thin film.

Abstract: Provided is an IP QoS management mechanism for modern wireless networks to guarantee delivery of IP services with the required quality through the networks to customers. A layered QoS management architecture is provided which performs the QoS control over the entire communication protocol stack of a wireless network. The architecture consists of two levels of IP QoS management with an adaptation interface between them. These different functional and adapting levels are called from top to bottom, Upper Layer QoS Management (ULQM), IP QoS adaptation (IQA), and Lower Layer QoS Management (LLQM).

Abstract: The invention comprises novel undoped and doped nanometer-scale CeO2 particles as well as a novel semi-batch reactor method for directly synthesizing the novel particles at room temperature. The powders exhibited a surface area of approximately 170 m2/g with a particle size of about 3-5 nm, and are formed of single crystal particles that are of uniform size and shape. The particles' surface area could be decreased down to 5 m2/g, which corresponds to a particle size of 100 nm, by thermal annealing at temperatures up to 1000° C. Control over the particle size, size distribution and state of agglomeration could be achieved through variation of the mixing conditions such as the feeding method, stirrer rate, amount of O2 gas that is bubbled through the reactor, the temperature the reaction is carried out at, as well as heating the final product at temperatures ranging from 150° to 1000° C.

Abstract: Among other things, assays and methods of diagnosis and treatment of disease (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) based on the surprising observation of an interaction between amyloid &bgr; or its aggregates with the sodium channel are provided. In particular, methods to identify compounds that modulate this interaction are provided, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatment that are based on this interaction.

Abstract: Composition for a solid state material, in bulk and in thin film form, that provides relatively high dielectric permittivity that is tunable with variable electrical field bias, relatively low loss tangent and low leakage current for microwave applications. In a first embodiment, the material is BaySr1−yTi1−xMxO3, where M is a substance or mixture including one or more elements drawn from a group consisting of Ta, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Al, Ga, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Sc and Re, and the indices x and y satisfy 0≦x≦1 and 0≦y≦1. A preferred choice is M=Ta, V, W, Mo and/or Nb. In a second embodiment, the material is BaySr1−yTi1−x−zTaxMzO3, where M is a substance or mixture including one or more trivalent elements drawn from a group consisting of Al, Ga and Cr and the indices x, y and z satisfy 0≦x+z≦1 and 0≦y≦1.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for producing microarrays of chemical and biochemical materials. The apparatus includes one or more pins, a holder for the pins and a dispensing tray for holding one or more liquids. The apparatus is microfabricated from semiconductor materials such as silicon, silicone oxides, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, polymers, ceramics, non-ferric alloys using chemical and physical microfabrication and photolithographic techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is related to antibodies directed to the antigen PDGFD and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PDGFD. Nucelotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an LED lamp includes dispersing color correction particles throughout a suspension media to a viscosity of substantially 2000 cP. In the case of correcting blue GaN LEDs to white light, the particles to be blended are phosphorus having a diameter of less than 20 microns. An LED die is mounted onto a stage and a nano-liter pipette is arranged such that an interface separation of approximately 1 millimeter is achieved between the tip of the pipette and the surface of the LED die. Once the relatively viscous suspension media covers the LED die, ultraviolet light is directed towards the suspension media to cure it. Heat is then applied to further cure the suspension media until solid as observed under a microscope.

Abstract: A liquid chemical stripping or cleaning solution is selected by combinatorial high throughput screening. A high throughput screening well array assembly includes (A) a metal substrate and (B) a mask that defines an array of wells on the substrate. A combinatorial high throughput screening system includes (A) a metal substrate and (B) a mask that defines an array of wells on the substrate and a reaction vessel to receive the well array assembly.

Abstract: A catalyst system and method for making carbon fibrils is provided which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising nickel and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; chromium and iron; chromium and molybdenum; chromium, molybdenum, and iron; aluminum; yttrium and iron; yttrium, iron and aluminum; zinc; copper; yttrium; yttrium and chromium; and yttrium, chromium and zinc. In a further aspect of the invention, a catalyst system and method is provided for making carbon fibrils which comprises a catalytic amount of an inorganic catalyst comprising cobalt and one of the following substances selected from the group consisting of chromium; aluminum; zinc; copper; copper and zinc; copper, zinc, and chromium; copper and iron; copper, iron, and aluminum; copper and nickel; and yttrium, nickel and copper.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the preparation and use of a substrate having an array of diverse materials in predefined regions thereon. A substrate having an array of diverse materials thereon is generally prepared by delivering components of materials to predefined regions on a substrate, and simultaneously reacting the components to form at least two materials. Materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, covalent network solids, ionic solids and molecular solids. More particularly, materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, inorganic materials, intermetallic materials, metal alloys, ceramic materials, organic materials, organometallic materials, non-biological organic polymers, composite materials (e.g., inorganic composites, organic composites, or combinations thereof), etc.

Abstract: Among other things, assays and methods of diagnosis and treatment of disease (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) based on the surprising observation of an interaction between amyloid &bgr; or its aggregates with the sodium channel are provided. In particular, methods to identify compounds that modulate this interaction are provided, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatment that are based on this interaction.

Abstract: A circuit reduction method that generates a netlist that maintains a topology of an original circuit while preserving an original circuit's functions and characteristics is provided. Further, a circuit reduction method that allows a user to selectively determine which nodes of an original circuit to reduce is provided. Further, a circuit reduction tool that is capable of removing loops that are not present in an original circuit but are present in an extraction of the original circuit is provided.