Abstract:
The present invention provides individual solutions to workplace fatigue and stress by determining the specific support needed for each individual. Specifically, the present invention defines and utilizes an ergonomic interaction factor to enable selection of a proper fitting shoe. Such selection occurs in one embodiment by dividing a person's weight by the contact area of the bottom of their feet.
Abstract:
In order to provide safe and effective surface climbing vehicles, the vehicle includes a base (56) for supporting a platform (57) to be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. The mechanism (98) automatically raises and lowers the platform as the vehicle is descending or climbing the surface, respectively, in order to maintain the platform in the generally horizontal orientation. With this arrangement, the vehicle further includes a pair of endless belts (1) normally to be maintained in driving engagement with the surface in a manner to conform to the surface during climbing and descending.
Abstract:
A matting construction includes a multilayer thickness for supporting at least a user thereon, the multilayer thickness may have an outer layer which enables a user to ambulate without slipping thereon; a compressible layer for absorbing at least a portion of the weight of the user, and a peripheral frame member disposed between the outer layer and the compressible layer. The peripheral frame member may be disposed at an angle from the horizontal and the frame member is fixedly attached between the outer layer and the compressible layer.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to stable formulations of modified antibodies, each comprising an antibody fragment in an aqueous solution covalently attached to at least one nonproteinaceous polymer, such as @>lC(ethyleneglycol), through 0 succinimide moiety. CDP870 is an example of one such modified antibody. The formulations of the present invention include 0 buffer that maintains the solution at 0 pH of 3.5 to about 6, wherein all components of the modified antibody, including 0 succinimide ring of the succinimide moiety, are stable.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to novel formulations of modified antibodies and to methods of producing the same. The modified antibodies formulated according to the present invention each comprise an antibody fragment covalently attached to at least one nonproteinaceous polymer, such as poly(ethyleneglycol). CDP870 is an example of one such modified antibody, a therapeutic modified antibody. One method disclosed herein involves the removal from a solution of the modified antibody of molecules capable of adversely affecting the stability or solubility of the modified antibody after lyophilization (e.g., by dialysis or diafiltration), followed by lyophilization of the modified antibody. Another method involves concentration of a modified antibody solution by equilibrium dialysis. The methods of the present invention can be used to produce formulations suitable for use in subcutaneous and parenteral injection, including high concentration formulations.
Abstract:
Aspects of the invention include a method and system to develop a product within a corporate environment comprising diverse business units that are located in geographically dispersed locations. In addition, aspects of the invention provide for a streamlined product development process such that a company can efficiently launch products to market from an idea generation stage. Further aspects of the invention include systems and methods that coordinate product development activities within and between different business units within a company. Additional aspects of the invention provide for systems and methods that improve efficiency, reduce redundancy and provide synergy of expertise between different business units to develop a product.
Abstract:
The present invention provides individual solutions to workplace fatigue and stress by determining the specific support needed for each individual. Specifically, the present invention defines and utilizes an ergonomic interaction factor to enable selection of a proper fitting shoe. Such selection occurs in one embodiment by dividing a person's weight by the contact area of the bottom of their feet.
Abstract:
A matting construction includes a multilayer thickness for supporting at least a user thereon, the multilayer thickness may have an outer layer which enables a user to ambulate without slipping thereon; a compressible layer for absorbing at least a portion of the weight of the user, and a peripheral frame member disposed between the outer layer and the compressible layer. The peripheral frame member may be disposed at an angle from the horizontal and the frame member is fixedly attached between the outer layer and the compressible layer.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to stable formulations of modified antibodies, each comprising an antibody fragment in an aqueous solution covalently attached to at least one nonproteinaceous polymer, such as @>lC(ethyleneglycol), through 0 succinimide moiety. CDP870 is an example of one such modified antibody. The formulations of the present invention include 0 buffer that maintains the solution at 0 pH of 3.5 to about 6, wherein all components of the modified antibody, including 0 succinimide ring of the succinimide moiety, are stable.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to novel formulations of modified antibodies and to methods of producing the same. The modified antibodies formulated according to the present invention each comprise an antibody fragment covalently attached to at least one nonproteinaceous polymer, such as poly(ethyleneglycol). CDP870 is an example of one such modified antibody, a therapeutic modified antibody. One method disclosed herein involves the removal from a solution of the modified antibody of molecules capable of adversely affecting the stability or solubility of the modified antibody after lyophilization (e.g., by dialysis or diafiltration), followed by lyophilization of the modified antibody. Another method involves concentration of a modified antibody solution by equilibrium dialysis. The methods of the present invention can be used to produce formulations suitable for use in subcutaneous and parenteral injection, including high concentration formulations.