Abstract:
The invention provides methods and compositions for detecting non-hematopoietic, non-tumor EphA3-expressing cells in cancer patients and for monitoring the prognosis of patients using EphA3.
Abstract:
The present invention provides improved pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing development of bacteremia associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, where the method comprises administering an antibiotic and an anti-PcrV antibody.
Abstract:
The current invention provides high-affinity antibodies to the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV protein that have reduced immunogenicity when administered to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
Abstract:
A motor is disclosed that operates on either AC outlet power or DC battery power with decreased power drop when switching between AC and DC power. The AC power to the motor may be stepped down by using a clipper circuit, while the DC power supplied to the motor may be increased by switching motor field windings from a series wound circuit to a parallel wound circuit. The motor may be used in a vacuum motor embodiment, or in other consumer devices that utilize electric motors.
Abstract:
A switched reluctance machine includes a stator body having a stator pole. A bobbin is located on the stator pole. A stator winding is disposed on the bobbin. The switched reluctance machine further includes a first housing unit for receiving the stator body and an insulating member coupled to the first housing unit. The insulating member includes a first mounting element for engaging a first end of the bobbin to secure the bobbin against displacement during machine operation.
Abstract:
The current invention provides high-affinity antibodies to the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV protein that have reduced immunogenicity when administered to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a battery charger control circuit having a voltage detector to generate a signal indicative of a source voltage level to select one of a first charging mode and a second charging mode, and a charge controller coupled to the voltage detector to enable charging in accordance with one of the first charging mode and the second charging mode based on the signal from the voltage detector. The first and second charging modes establish charging at differing, non-zero rates. The source voltage level may be sampled at a sampling rate to minimize power consumed by monitoring the source voltage level.
Abstract:
A vacuum cleaner includes a tank having a bottom and an inlet for receiving debris, a motor assembly disposed adjacent to the tank, the motor assembly adapted to draw debris into the tank through the inlet, a battery pack disposed adjacent the bottom of the tank, and a connection from the battery pack to the motor assembly that is adapted to carry current between the battery pack and the motor assembly. The battery pack includes at least one battery and supplies power to the motor assembly.
Abstract:
An improved structure for coupling field windings to motor brushes, including a nonconductive brush housing, a conductive brush holder located in the brush housing, a wire guide for guiding the field winding to the tab, the brush holder including a conductive tab extending outside the brush housing and means for electrically coupling the field winding to the tab. The brush holder holds the brush for movement along a predetermined axis. The wire guide guides the field winding to the tab along a predetermined axis which includes a portion extending generally parallel to the predetermined axis.
Abstract:
The current invention provides high-affinity antibodies to the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV protein that have reduced immunogenicity when administered to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.