Abstract:
Apparatus, systems, and methods for a pool filtration system including a basket with a flexible netting that is customizably designed and versatile in its functionality. The basket can be made from modern plastic or plastic-like materials. The weather-resistant, durable materials benefit the netting design for capturing and holding debris in a pool filtration system.
Abstract:
Methods for the production of synthetic spider silk-like proteins in corn endosperm or plant shoot tissue are provided. The present invention provides further methods for the identification of synthetic spider silk-like proteins in corn endosperm or plant shoot tissue.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for removing or modifying a portion of a substrate surface, including contaminants thereon, using volatile methyl siloxanes (VMS) treatment fluid containing a controlled level of dissolved ozone (O3) gas and ultraviolet (UV) light is provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides synthetic immunogenic lipopeptide molecules comprising co-linear T-helper and B cell epitopes, and methods for their production and use in the generation of primary and secondary immune responses, and for the vaccination of animal subjects against particular antigens. More particularly, the present invention provides highly soluble lipopeptides wherein the lipid moiety is attached to the terminal side-chain group of an internal lysine or lysine analog, preferably to the terminal side-chain group of an internal diamino acid residue. Preferably the internal lysine or lysine analog is positioned between the T-helper epitope and the B cell epitope or within the T-helper epitope.
Abstract:
The present invention provides synthetic immunogenic lipopeptide molecules comprising co-linear T-helper and CTL epitopes, and methods for their production and use in the generation of primary and secondary immune responses, and for the vaccination of animal subjects against particular CTL epitopes. More particularly, the present invention provides highly soluble lipopeptides wherein the lipid moiety is attached to the terminal side-chain group of an internal lysine or lysine analog, preferably to the terminal side-chain group of an internal diamino acid residue. Preferably the internal lysine or lysine analog is positioned between the T-helper epitope and the CTL epitope.
Abstract:
A compression connector for engaging a coaxial cable having a plurality of center conductors includes a connector body, an insulator disposed within a center passageway of the body and a compression sleeve attached for axial movement relative to the body. The multiple center conductors of an engaged coaxial cable end are seized when advanced a predetermined axial distance into openings in the insulator within corresponding conductive pins.
Abstract:
A step-counting ambulatory aid having a ground-contacting surface, which aid comprises a pressure-sensitive switch on the ground-contacting surface and a data recorder located elsewhere on the aid, wherein the pressure-sensitive switch is activated upon contact of the ground-contacting surface of the aid with ground, whereupon the pressure-sensitive switch sends a signal to the data recorder, which records the signal as a step; a method of counting the number of steps taken by a user of an ambulatory aid comprising having the user use an ambulatory aid equipped with a step counter; and a method of establishing a therapeutic regimen for a patient in need of an ambulatory aid comprising determining the number of steps that the patient should take during a set period of time, providing the patient with an ambulatory aid equipped with a step counter, and instructing the patient to take the determined number of steps with the ambulatory aid during the set period of time.