L'invention concerne un ensemble, par exemple embarqué à bord d'un satellite, comprenant un processeur (10) et un dispositif de protection (14) qui, pour chaque mot de données transféré du processeur (10) vers une mémoire (12), calcule un mot de contrôle qui est mémorisé (12a) et qui, lors du transfert du mot de données de la mémoire vers le processeur, recalcule un mot de contrôle et compare (32)...

A method of performing a thread switching operation within a multithreaded processor includes detecting the dispatch of a first predetermined quantity of instruction information of a first thread, from an instruction streaming buffer to an instruction pre-decoder within the multithreaded processor. Responsive to the detection of the dispatch of the first predetermined quantity of instruction infor...

An apparatus (1) for transporting fluid or particulate matter in a container (40) comprises an outer body (20) installable in use within the container (40) and a liner (10) fittable within the outer body (20). The liner (10) is provided with a valve (11) for loading and unloading the fluid or particulate matter and the outer body (20) is provided with one or more expandable chambers (21) for reduc...

The disclosure relates to a tablet dispenser comprising an elongate container (10) for tablets (12) and a dispensing device for discharging tablets out of the container (10). The dispensing device includes an operating unit (11) for manual action, a joint mechanism (14) connected to the operating unit (11), and a slide (15) projecting from the joint mechanism (14) for accommodating and dispensing ...

Novel quinones are provided, as well as compositions comprising these novel quinones. Methods of using the novel quinones in treatment of various indications including cancer are also provided.

Peptide conjugates in which cytocidal and cytostatic agents, such as polyamine analogs or naphthoquinones, are conjugated to a polypeptide recognized and cleaved by enzymes such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and cathepsin B are provided, as well as compositions comprising these conjugates. Methods of using these conjugates in the treatment of prostate diseases are also provided.

Novel conformationally restricted polyamine analogs are provided, as well as compositions comprising these novel polyamine analogs. Methods of using the novel polyamine analogs in treatment of diseases such as cancer are also provided. Also provided is a method of delivering these analogs specifically to tumor cells by covalently attaching polyamine analogs to porphyrin compounds, along with novel...

Tapered root threaded hollow perforated interbody spinal fusion implants are disclosed for placement into a disc space in a human spine between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implants have opposite arcuate portions with lockable screws passing therethrough for engaging each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The implants are adapted for use in side-by-side pairs such that a portion of the circumfer...

A screw (100) formed of cortical bone for use in the human body with an implant having a screw hole for receiving at least a portion of a screw therethrough, includes a shaft (102) with a thread (11) along at least a portion of its length. The thread has an outer diameter dimensioned to pass through the screw hole in the implant. The trailing end (108) of the screw is configured to cooperatively e...

The present invention comprises a device for the convenient storage and controlled dispensing of objects, and includes at least the following components. A shell with a generally hollow interior cavity, an advancement slot, and at least one dispenser opening. A cartridge for location within the hollow interior cavity of the shell, such that the cartridge can be removed and contained within the she...

An apparatus including an interbody spinal fusion implant having a leading end, a trailing end, and a length therebetween, and opposed upper and lower portions adapted to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. Each of the upper and lower portions has at least one screw hole passing therethrough proximate the trailing end. The apparatus further includes bone screws adapted for placement thr...

A comprehensive set of risk groups explicitly identifies groups of individuals with multiple interacting co-morbid conditions, and which explicitly identifies the severity of illness level. This allows accurate prediction of future health care resource needs of an entire population, while simultaneously helping the health care provider isolate problems to identify changes in care to reduce costs a...

The invention concerns a method, a system and an interface circuit for identifying a defective plug-in unit in a computer system comprising a CompactPCI bus (PCI) and plug-in units (2) connected to it via an interface circuit (1). In the method, the bus address being used in the bus is transferred into a first register (A) and the bus address is transferred in conjunction with a reboot from the fi...

L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un mélange de glucosyl-mannitol et de glucosyl-sorbitol, caractérisé par le fait que l'on conduit l'hydrogénation de la glucosyl-glucosone en présence d'un catalyseur, et en soumettant une solution de glucosyl-glucosone présentant une matière sèche au moins égale à 10 % en poids, de préférence comprise entre 20 et 50 % en poids, à une pression au mo...

A system and a method is disclosed which allows both advertisement and program information to be shown on a channel banner, while user changes channel. In another embodiment, an "advertisement channel" is inserted into an active channel list (e.g., scan list), so that when a user is changing channel, a selected ad will be displayed. In yet another embodiment, a method for tracking and collating ad...

A method and apparatus for providing control of a set-top box through IR blasting control by a system containing at least one computer is discussed. The system is coupled to a mass storage system. The system includes an IR control database that resides on the mass storage system. The IR control database contains at least one IR control entry and an IR control packet. The IR control packet is gener...

Modified oligonucleotides containing both A-form conformation geometry and B-from conformation geometry nucleotides are disclosed. The B-form geometry allows the oligonucleotide to serve as substrates for RNase H when bound to a target nucleic acid strand. The A-form geometry imparts properties to the oligonucleotide that modulate binding affinity and nuclease resistance. By utilizing C2' endo sug...

The invention is directed to methods of making novel porous and solid polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels. These hydrogels are particularly suited for use in the replacement and augmentation of soft tissue or non-load bearing bone of the face, head and cranium.

Methods and compositions are provided for detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms using a pair of oligonucleotides, a primer and a snp detection sequence, where the snp detection sequence hybridizes to the target DNA downstream from the primer and in the direction of primer extension. The snp detection sequence is characterized by having a nucleotide complementary to the snp and adjacent nucleot...

An ultrasound detectable instrument (10) includes bubble generating means comprising two elements (32a, 32b) which, upon contact with each other in the presence of a fluid, react with each other to produce gas bubbles which may be detected by sonic imaging equipment. The two elements comprise first and second radially displaced layers of said elements within a fluid permeable carrier material.