Abstract:
The present invention provides microparticles that create permanent tissue markings, such as tattoos, designed in advance for change and/or removal on demand, as well as methods for implanting the microparticles in tissue and changing and/or removing the resulting markings. Colored microparticles are constructed with specific electromagnetic absorption and/or structural properties that facilitate changing and/or removing tissue markings made using the microparticles by applying specific energy (such as electromagnetic radiation from a laser or flash-lamp) to the tissue marking site.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of identifying agents which modulate the activity of PIPKIγ661. Methods of using such agents to prevent or treat a cell migration-mediated condition or disease in a subject are also provided.
Abstract:
An anti-reflective cosmetic composition for skin is disclosed. The composition includes a material that, when applied to skin, forms a layer of the material that adheres to the skin, has a thickness of from about 60 nm to about 140 nm, and a refractive index of between about 1.1 and 1.4. The layer reduces the Fresnel component of light reflected from skin. In addition, cosmetic compositions that include colored, shaped additives that mimic the appearance of colored structures in healthy skin are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention is drawn to a media sheets, including paper media sheets, which are effective for use in improving water fastness of inks, such as ink-jet inks. The media sheet can comprise a paper substrate, and a polydicyandiamide and a multivalent salt associated with the paper substrate. The polydicyandiamide and the multivalent salt are associated with the paper substrate prior to the ink-jet application.
Abstract:
A method for providing data integrity of a database system. A standby database is selected to replace a failed primary database. At least one redo log file having at least one data transaction is selected to be applied to the selected standby database. The selected standby database is updated with the data transaction from the selected redo log file if an identification code in the redo log file matches an identification code in the standby database.
Abstract:
A necktie that is removably attachable to a button-down shirt of the type having a row of buttons disposed down the front thereof so as to prevent said necktie from moving out of place, said necktie comprising a single elongated article of clothing having a wide end having front and rear surfaces and a narrow end having front and rear surfaces, wherein a row of buttonholes is provided on said rear surface of said wide end and a corresponding first attachment button is provided on said front surface of said narrow end to attach said wide end to said narrow end such that said first attachment means is not visible on said front surface of said wide end, and wherein second row of buttonholes is provided on said rear surface of said narrow end to attach said rear surface of said narrow end to said row of buttons.
Abstract:
A pivoting casket carrier includes a pivoting bed having a predefined length and width. The bed includes a plurality of rollers disposed substantially transverse to the length of the bed for facilitating removal and placement of a casket on the bed. A pivoting mechanism is operatively connected to the bed to allow a predetermined degree of rotation of the bed about a central axis of the pivoting mechanism. A locking system is operatively coupled to the pivoting mechanism to enable operation of the pivoting mechanism to allow rotation of the bed when the locking system is in a first disengaged position, and disable operation of the pivoting mechanism to prevent rotation of the bed when the locking system is in a second engaged position.
Abstract:
Compounds of formula I: wherein Ar is aryl, Ar1 is a 5 or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic group, Z1 is —OH and Z2 is H; or Z1 and Z2 together are ═O; are described, along with methods of making the same, compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same, particularly as fungicides.
Abstract:
A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled form a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbalanced blinds wherein a relatively small external input force may be used to raise or lower the blind, and/or to open or close the blind.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for use in the selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling. The present invention further relates to a device for use in carrying out the methods for selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling.