In a processor separate register file memories (33, 35) are arranged in a pipelined manner. The processor executes jobs having different priorities using for each job a register file stored in a register file memory assigned to the priority of the job. During the execution of the job data corresponding to a successive job of the same priority, the data of which for example is arranged ina queue (9...

A method for determining the net change to a model as a result of a transaction. The method includes receiving a request for a net change of a model as a result of a transaction. The method also includes identifying a plurality of model change records associated with the transaction. The method also includes determining and displaying net change of the model based on each of the plurality of model...

An intervertebral fusion cage for insertion between two adjacent, opposing vertebrae, wherein the fusion cage is constructed in a way that stress absorbed by the cage is transferred to the graft material in the hollow inner cavity, thus allowing ideal strain levels to be attained in the graft material under minimal loads, while also offering a level of protection to the graft material preventing m...

The present invention relates to a process for the production of structurally pure lactitol crystal forms selected from the group consisting of anhydrous lactitol, lactitol monohydrate, lactitol dihydrate and lactitol trihydrate. The crystallization is performed by cooling a lactitol solution from a temperature at or slightly below the highest temperature of the stability area of the respective cr...

A pneumatic tyre which is provided radially outside a carcass (6) with a belt (9) made of cords (10) embedded in topping rubber, wherein each of the belt cords is composed of three steel monofilaments (12) including at least one waved steel monofilament (12A) and at least one unwaved steel monofilament (12B), the three steel monofilaments (12) being compactly twisted together so as to make alterna...

A video information distribution system allows users to call a video center and receive required video information from the video center through high- and low-speed transmission lines. The system employs trunk units. The trunk units are arranged in the video center or between the video center and the users, to receive video information repeatedly transmitted at high speed through the high-speed tr...

An apparatus for producing synchronized playback of compressed digital data of audio-video signals from a desired portion of the digital data. The apparatus can be used in a system having comparatively low data processing ability, and work independent of the resolution of a software timer of the system. The apparatus comprises a frame counter for obtaining a reference time indicating reproduction ...

The invention relates to cytostatics which, by modification with sugar, are tumor-specific. Suitable spacers ensure serum stability and at the same time an intracellular action.

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I):and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, together with processes for the preparation of, compositions containing, uses of and intermediates used in the preparation of such compounds that have A2a receptor agonist activity.

A pharmaceutical with an enhanced pharmaceutical profile comprises a mucolytic and an antibiotic in which the mucolytic is present in an amount of greater than one molar equivalent of the antibiotic. The antibiotic may be selected from Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin, Dirithromycin; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof. The mucolytic is a mucolytically ...

Disclosed are a crystallizing method of doxorubicin hydrochloride from a doxorubicin hydrochloride-containing solution, particularly a method for carrying out the crystallization under a condition of 40 DEG C or higher, and a doxorubicin hydrochloride crystalline aggregate having particularly an excellent solubility in water.

This invention is directed to intermediates of the formulawherein Z is 4-trifluoromethylpyridin-2-yl or 5-trifluoromethylpyridin-2-yl which are useful in the preparation of compounds useful as antihypertensive, anti-ischemic, cardioprotective, and antilipolytic agents.

The invention relates to nucleic acid sequences which code for a polypeptide having nitrilase activity, to nucleic acid constructs comprising the nucleic acid sequences, and to vectors comprising the nucleic acid sequences or the nucleic acid constructs. The invention further relates to amino acid sequences which are encoded by the nucleic acid sequences, and to microorganisms comprising the nucle...

Modified pyrimidine nucleotides derivatized at C5 to contain a functional group that mimics the property of a naturally occurring amino acid residues are provided. DNA molecules containing the modified nucleotides are also provided.

A single screw extruder comprises a mixer associated with the screw, and comprising a rotor driven by the screw and a stator, the rotor and the stator each carrying mutually facing interengaging rings of teeth whereby the material is urged outwardly from the screw along a first tortuous mixing path, and then returned inwardly to the screw along a second tortuous mixing path, with the teeth extendi...

A rubber sheet forming apparatus (1) comprising a rubber extruder (2) composed of upper and lower rubber extruder main bodies (4,5) for kneading and sending out forward rubber, a main body block (6) mounting the upper and lower rubber extruder main bodies (4,5), an upper head (9) and lower head (10) coupled to the main body block (6) so as to form a nozzle port (7), and a roll forming device (3). ...

An MPEG-2 digital TV headend and settop box includes a method and apparatus for enabling the presentation of electronic program guide (EPG) information. Television program guide information is downloaded from a source of television programming data to the headend of the TV broadcast system. The downloaded EPG data is translated into a plurality of HTML Web pages, which are continuously transmitted...

A vehicle location display for a navigation or route guidance system is disclosed. The vehicle location display provides information to a user regarding the current location of the vehicle on a map even when the scale of the map is large. In a preferred embodiment, the map includes a current location field that displays a road segment name associated with the current road segment that the vehicle ...

A system and method for providing user input to an application executing on an interactive television system wherein a user provides non-textual information to the interactive television system and this information is converted by a server to textual information which is provided to the application. In one embodiment, a digitizer pad coupled to a set-top box is used to digitize the user's handwrit...

A non-slip floor covering which includes a plurality of depressions that are regularly or randomly distributed over a floor covering surface such that the depressions provide a suction effect.