A server computer including a processor and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor. The computer readable medium includes code executable by the processor. The code includes code for determining a load value loaded on a portable consumer device in a first currency and code for converting at least a portion of the load value to a second currency using an exchange rate associated with t...

A method for estimating properties of fluids in rock formations at selected locations within a geologic basin includes generating an initial model of the basin. The model includes as output spatial distribution of at least rock formation mineral composition, rock formation porosity and composition of fluids in the rock formation porosity. An initial estimate of fluid composition is generated for a...

The present invention relates to articles and methods of treating vascular conditions with a thixotropic, turbid, bioactive agent-containing gel material capable of being essentially removed from an implantation site upon re-establishment of fluid flow at the implantation site.

Novel carbon dioxide-based geothermal energy generation systems, i.e., carbon plume geothermal (CPG) systems, and methods are provided. With the novel systems and methods described herein, geothermal energy can now be provided at lower temperatures and at locations other than hot, dry rock formations, without negatively impacting the surrounding area through use of large-scale hydrofracturing. Use...

Enterally administered calcitonin family members other than amylin, particularly calcitonin itself, are effective to treat Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes or metabolic syndrome, for mitigating insulin resistance, and for reducing serum glucose levels.

There exits plates (32) at blades (24) of three gears (24) connected to the horizontal turbine shaft (22). The plates (32) are given an inclined plane (36) shape where the middle of the plates is at the front and the sides are behind. There is left a big space between the plates (32) and the shaft (22) for the flow of wind. There exists a windbreaker (39, 41, 42) to prevent the wind force on the p...

The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I), wherein W, X, Y, Z and CKE are defined as indicated above, to several methods and intermediates for producing the same and to their use as pest control agents and/or herbicides. The invention further relates to selectively herbicidal products which contain halogenalkylmethylenoxy-phenyl-substituted ketoenols and a compound that improves crop...

The present invention relates to an oil-based preparation containing a triazine effective against parasitic protozoa and an anthelmintic cyclodepsipeptide, which is suitable in particular for oral application of the combination of active agents in animals.

The invention relates to a device and to a method for shutting off and dosing primary combustion air, which flows through an air supply into the primary combustion chamber of a coke-oven chamber, and wherein said device is designed as an inverted cup, downwardly open hollow cone or massive cone, for example, and wherein said device is manually or automatically let into or open for supplying air, s...

The invention relates to a casting nozzle for a horizontal continuous casting system, in particular for casting steel strip, wherein the nozzle is designed as a narrow rectangular hollow block having a bottom, top and two side walls and made of fire-proof material, the outflow region being located only little above a cooled continuous strip receiving the outflowing melt. Viewed in the flow directi...

The invention relates to a casting nozzle for a horizontal continuous casting system, especially for casting steel strip. Said casting nozzle is connected to a feed channel and is designed as a rectangular refractory hollow ingot the outlet region of which is only slightly above the cooled continuous strip which accommodates the emanating melt. The hollow ingot is subdivided at least once in the d...

Injectable biomaterial compositions formed from tropoelastin for tissue repair and restoration. The compositions include a coalescence-controlling agent in the form of a polysaccharide or polysaccharide derivative, in an amount effective for providing the substance with the properties of flow, enabling injection.

A non-supercritical method for impregnating a refractive timber substrate with an active agent, including preparing an impregnation fluid including a low boiling solvent (methane, ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, fluorinated hydrocarbons such as chlorodifluoromethane (R22), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (R143a), pentafluoroethane (R125), 1,1-difluoroethane (R152a) and...

A method of installing a height safety system in a fall zone in an underground location is described including the steps of: fitting an anchor point to at least one roof bolt situated above the fall zone; providing a safety line; associating the line with the anchor point; and attaching the line to an operator. Apparatus for use in installing height safety systems are also described.

A quick release garment (10) including a plurality of garment panels (20, 21, 22, 23, 30) co-operable when interconnected to form a garment in a condition wrapped about at least an upper torso of a person, a set of releasable mechanical latches (40), each having a first and a second portion (43, 44) and at least one latch element (60) biased towards an engaged condition, releasably engageable to i...

A system (10) for implanting a prosthesis includes a control lumen (12) and a nose cone (18) affixed at a distal end of the control lumen. At least one supporting wire (22, 23) is affixed at one end, is substantially parallel to a major axis of the control lumen and is free at an opposite end, wherein the free end (26, 27) of at least one of the supporting wires is arcuate. Alternatively, a system...

A surgical support apparatus and method includes a central support member or portion and six or more straps or arms, with each of the straps comprising a connector configured to mate with a tip of a needle device. Each connector is adapted for attachment to target tissue within the pelvis of a patient such that attachment of the connectors to the patient tissue allows for selective placement of th...

The present invention relates to the field of oncology and provides compositions and methods for treating specific cancers, including non small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, hepatoma and adenocarcinoma. Particularly, compositions and methods involving administration, either simultaneously or sequentially, of pharmaceutical combinations ...

A thickening additive composition comprising: (A) a substantially anhydrous solvent system; and (B) a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. Personal care compositions containing the thickening additive composition are also described.

Fusion proteins which act on the OX40/TRAIL signaling axes are provided. The proteins are useful in the treatment or amelioration of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, and alloimmune diseases, as well as cancer.