A storage package is disclosed. The storage package comprises an outer container; a second outer container completely enclosing the outer container; an access portal transiting the outer container; a cell containing compartment; a stabilizing bath compartment, wherein the stabilizing bath compartment is connected to the cell containing compartment through a semi-permeable barrier, wherein the semi...

The present invention relates to a novel chemokine, referred to herein as chemokine-2 or CK-2, including particular embodiments which are derived from fish such as rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The invention provides novel polypeptides corresponding to CK-2 chemokines, as well as nucleic acids that encode a CK-2 chemokine and antibodies that specifically bind to a CK-2 chemokine. Therapeuti...

A novel gene (designated 213P1F11) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 213P1F11 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 213P1F11 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 213P1F11 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded pr...

The present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the seed size and/or seed number in plants. In particular, the methods and compositions provide for the over expression of a plant growth and/or development related or associated gene during embryo development. Transgenic plants transformed with genetic constructs having the plant growth and/or development associated gene under...

A RFID receiver for beam steering, the receiver comprising: two or more antennae provided with a radio frequency front end for receiving and reducing the frequency of an analogue signal; an analogue to digital converter for converting the analogue signal from both antenna; a digital down converter for down converting the digital signals from the analogue to digital converter; wherein the receiver ...

The invention provides small molecule drugs that are chemically modified by covalent attachment of a water soluble oligomer. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits characteristics that are different from the characteristics of the small molecule drug not attached to the water soluble oligomer.; L'invention propose des médicaments à pet...

Disclosed are methods and systems of demonstrating advantages and benefits of premium animal care products, the methods comprising the steps of: presenting a first demonstration aid wherein the first demonstration aid demonstrates a first feature or characteristic; presenting a second demonstration aid wherein the second demonstration aid demonstrates a second feature or characteristic; describing...

Power plant, in which the steam is heated by the heat released by the compressed air. After it has actuated the steam engine, its heat is recuperated in order to heat the condensation water. The kinetic energy of the compressed air actuates the pneumatic motor coupled to the compressor, to the steam engine and to the starter.; Groupe moteur, dans lequel la vapeur est chauffée par la chaleur dégagé...

A device and method for automating the handling and testing of microbiological specimens are provided. A portable specimen collection vehicle (SCV) is provided which comprises a protective housing, a specimen chamber for receiving a biospecimen sample, a plurality of culturing chambers each for receiving a portion of the biospecimen sample and each containing a different culture medium, a system o...

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Bioreaktor (1) für Zell- und Gewebekultur zur mechanischen Stimulation und/oder Perfusion von Gewebe- bzw. Zellkulturen umfassend ein Oberteil (3) und ein damit verbundenes Unterteil (4) mit einer Gewebekulturkammer (8), wobei in der Gewebekulturkammer (8) zumindest eine Verteilerplatte (12) angeordnet ist, sowie ein Verfahren zur Kultivierung von Zellen und Geweben im...

Apparatus (200) to regulate fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes an example regulator valve (220) and an example automatically- adjusting or self- adjusting amplifier valve (180) to maintain fluid flow during low downstream demand fluid flow conditions, and to maintain the operational accuracy and stability of the regulator valve during higher downstream demand fluid flow conditions.; ...

Continuous transmission by planetary gearhead referring to a mechanical transmission box (1 ), composed by one or more satellite gear head boxes (2) connected to the input (3) and output (4) for gears (5). The inversion of the movement, increase or decrease of the speed of rotation of the satellite boxes (2) are obtained by screws (6) connected to the same and driven by an electric motor or other ...

Antisense oligonucleotide compounds, compositions and methods are provided for down regulating the expression of TLR8. The compositions comprise antisense oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acids encoding TLR8. The compositions may also comprise antisense oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acids encoding TLR8 in combination with other therapeutic and/or prophylactic compounds and/or compositio...

The present invention relates to an electric power distributor that enables the equal distribution of power input. Said power distributor includes a connection part having a first hole. Here, said first cable is connected electrically to said connection part via said first hole, while on one face of said connection part are deployed a first connection line which is a conductor arranged from said f...

The present invention is directed to extrusion dies for making extruded synthetic wood and methods relating thereto. The dies include adapter dies (20), transition dies, stranding dies, and molding dies. The adapter dies include a channel with a restricted cross - sectional area. The stranding dies include a plurality of non-uniform channels that differ in length, cross - sectional area, cross - s...

A process for producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: (i) gasifying a fuel into a raw synthesis gas comprising CO, hydrogen, steam, sulfur and halide contaminants in the form of H2S, COS, and HX, wherein X is a halide; (ii) passing the raw synthesis gas through a water gas shift reactor (WGSR) into which CaO and steam are injected, the CaO reacting with the shifted gas to remove CO2, sulfur an...

Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation (12, X), to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus (18) are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels (16) and the assembly of a concentrator (14). I...

A method of model fabrication wherein a cast metal mold is coated with a low melting point metal alloy that is then over-coated with a nickel alloy by electro- deposition to provide a nickel shell mold that may be released from the base-model by melting the low melting point metal alloy. The method is particularly useful for producing thermoplastic elastomeric skins with a predetermined three-dime...

A method and system for optimizing the efficiency of an LNG liquification system of the gas expansion type, wherein an incoming feed gas is first separated in a fractionation column by counter current contact with a cold reflux fluid, and a gaseous stream introduced into the heat exchanger system at a reduced temperature such that an intermediate pinch point is created in the warm composite curve....

The invention relates to a topical pharmaceutical composition containing, as a pharmaceutical active agent, a water-sensitive compound in a solubilised form in a physiologically acceptable medium, to a method for preparing same, and to the use thereof in dermatology.; L'invention se rapporte à une composition pharmaceutique topique comprenant en tant qu'actif pharmaceutique un composé sensible à l...