摘要:
A method and apparatus for determining and controlling the excess length of a communications element disposed in a conduit is disclosed. The method includes the steps of measuring the length of a communications element being disposed within the conduit, placing a mark on the conduit each time a pre-determined length of the communications element is disposed within the conduit, and measuring the distance between the marks on the conduit. The excess length is determined by comparing the distance between the initial mark and the subsequent mark on the conduit to the measured length of the communications element disposed within the conduit. To control the excess length ratio, the conduit may be stretched, or process parameters related to formation of the conduit may be changed.
摘要:
The present invention describes compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a vaccine formulation comprising an antigen and IL12Rβ1 isoform 2. In some embodiments, this invention relates to a method of quantifying the ratio of IL12Rβ1 transcript and a splice variant thereof in a sample, including but not limited to at the cDNA level. In other embodiments, this invention relates to a method of augmenting an immune response by administering, inhibiting and/or inducing IL12Rβ1 isoform 2.
摘要:
The present invention describes compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of identifying an active M. tuberculosis infection. In another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a M. tuberculosis infection. In yet another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a patient's response to treatment for an active M. tuberculosis infection. In a further embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a patient's response to treatment for an active M. tuberculosis infection.
摘要:
An optical fiber ribbon is disclosed. The optical fiber ribbon comprises a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a parallel planar array, the planar array being further defined by first and second planar sides spanning between first and second ends. A matrix material coating envelops the optical fibers so as to bond the optical fibers together in the parallel planar array. The matrix material coating forms a first substantially planar surface section spanning the first planar side of the planar array of optical fibers. A second substantially planar surface section spans the second planar side of the planar array of optical fibers. A first hinge section bridges the first and second substantially planar surface sections at the first end of the planar array and a second hinge section bridges the first and second substantially planar surface sections at the second end of the planar array. At least one of first hinge sections has a surface portion which extends outwardly normal to and beyond at least one of the planes defined by either the first or second planar surface sections of the matrix material coating. The shapes of the hinge sections enable them to be removed without special tools and enable the ribbons to be stacked. Removal of the hinged sections enables access to the optical fibers without special tools by compromising the structural integrity of the matrix material coating.
摘要:
The present invention describes compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of identifying an active M. tuberculosis infection. In another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a M. tuberculosis infection. In yet another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a patient's response to treatment for an active M. tuberculosis infection. In a further embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of monitoring a patient's response to treatment for an active M. tuberculosis infection.
摘要:
The present invention describes compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a vaccine formulation comprising an antigen and IL12Rβ1 isoform 2. In some embodiments, this invention relates to a method of quantifying the ratio of IL12Rβ1 transcript and a splice variant thereof in a sample, including but not limited to at the cDNA level. In other embodiments, this invention relates to a method of augmenting an immune response by administering, inhibiting and/or inducing IL12Rβ1 isoform 2.
摘要:
A connector unit for connecting the struts of a geodesic dome framework is disclosed. The connector unit has the general shape of a frustum of a right circular cone. Five equally spaced rectangular depressions are formed in the upper surface of the frustum and a pair of flanges in mirror image relationship in planes perpendicular to the planes of the rectangular depressions are placed on opposite sides of each rectangular depression and each flange of the pair has an opening in its central area with the openings in register with each other.