Abstract:
The present invention comprises a process and apparatus for recovery of sulfolane used in a solvent-extraction or extractive-distillation process. A recovery column for the sulfolane solvent comprises a liquid-jet ejector for maintaining the needed vacuum conditions, preferably using water as the liquid.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method of detecting centerline of a vessel is provided. The method comprises steps of acquiring a 3D image volume, initializing a centerline, initializing a Kalman filter, predicting a next center point using the Kalman filter, checking validity of the prediction made using the Kalman filter, performing template matching, updating the Kalman filter based on the template matching and repeating the steps of predicting, checking, performing and updating for a predetermined number of times. Methods of automatic vessel segmentation and temporal tracking of the segmented vessel is further described with reference to the method of detecting centerline.
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems that assist a user in searching media items on a portable electronic device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a portable electronic device is provided with a search function that enables a user to search for media items resident on the portable electronic device. The search function can search through different types of media items. Those of the media items that are deemed matching can be ranked in order of relevance and displayed in a list for the user. Thereafter, the user can navigate the list to select one of the listed media items for playback. According to another aspect of the invention, various graphical user interfaces can be presented on a portable electronic device to assist a user in interacting with the portable electronic device to utilize a search function.
Abstract:
An device and method for a pre-sampling processing is disclosed. The pre- sampling device includes a single amplifier having a virtual ground node, and a feed back circuit connected from an output of the amplifier to the virtual ground node. The feed back circuit includes a plurality of switches connected to the virtual ground node. The switches control a plurality of programmable gain settings. The feed back circuit also includes an adjustable current source that is adjusted according to an estimated echo signal. A current of the adjustable current source is summed at the virtual ground node. The feed back circuit also includes a low pass filter that is tuned to suppress received signal frequencies above a fraction of a sampling frequency of a sampler connected to the pre-sampling device.
Abstract:
An ADC system includes a plurality of N/2 sub-ADCs (220-224), each sub-ADC receives an analog signal (ANALOG) and a clock signal and generates two digital sampples at a rate of Fs/N (clock VsIH). The two digital samples are genererated with approximatel 180 degree phase relationship relative to a frequency of Fs/N. The plurality of N/2 sub-ADCs of the time interleaved ADC system generates a combined output samples at a rate of Fs.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the treatment of individuals diagnosed with a childhood behavioral disorder such as autistic spectrum disorders or combined type Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by administering an effective amount of memantine.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the treatment of depression, including treatment-resistant depression, and other mood disorders using a combination of an NMDA receptor antagonist and a SSRI that is citalopram or escitalopram. It has unexpectedly been shown that the combination has a synergistic and potentiated effect of either compound as monotherapy, resulting in an enhanced therapeutic effect at lower doses.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to application processing and decisioning systems and processes (Fig. 1). One embodiment of the invention includes a method for automating decisioning for a credit request associated with an applicant (Fig.2). The method includes providing a user computer interface adapted to receive information associated with an applicant, and further adapted to display and receive information associated with at least one decision rule (Fig. 3).
Abstract:
Compounds of Formula 8 are provided: A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of -NO-, -SO-, and - NR 9 -. C is a single bond or a double bond. D is selected from the group consisting of single bond, E is selected from the group consisting of single bond, double bond, -NR 9 -, -0-, -S-, -SO- and -S0 2 -; and m and n are each independently an integer from 0 to 6. R 1 to R 9 are appropriately selected to optimize physicochemical and/or biological properties such as lipophilicity, bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, Bcl-2 and Bcl-X L activities, metabolism, and the like. R 1 and R 2 , R 2 and R 3 , R 3 and R 4 , R 5 and R 6 , R 6 and R 7 , or R 7 and R 8 may optionally be joined together to form an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, including, but not limited to, naphthyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl and the like. The compounds are useful for tumor therapeutic applications. These compounds induce apoptosis in tumor cells mediated through Bcl-2 family of proteins.
Abstract translation:提供式8的化合物:A和B各自独立地选自-NO - , - SO - 和 - NR 9 - 。 C是单键或双键。 D选自单键,E选自单键,双键,-NR 9 - , - O - , - S - , - SO-和-SO 2 - 。 并且m和n各自独立地为0至6的整数.R 1至R 9适当地选择以优化物理化学和/或生物学性质,例如亲脂性,生物利用度,药代动力学,Bcl-2和Bcl-XL活性 ,新陈代谢等。 R 1和R 2,R 3和R 3,R 3,R 4,R 5和R 6, R 6,R 7和R 7可以任选地连接在一起形成芳族或杂芳族环,包括但不限于萘基,喹啉基,异喹啉基,苯并咪唑基,苯并恶唑基, 苯并噻唑基等。 这些化合物可用于肿瘤治疗应用。 这些化合物诱导通过蛋白Bcl-2家族介导的肿瘤细胞凋亡。
Abstract:
Inhibiting gastric proton pump in a mammal is accomplished by the use of a compound of formula (1) wherein the variables have the meaning given in the present description. A preferred compound of formula (2) is this treatment ameliorates, diminishes, actively treats, reverses or prevents any injury, damage or lesions of gastric mucosa, e.g. gastric mucosal lesions and ulceration.