Abstract:
The present invention details methods to detect glycoproteins in samples to identify a disease state. In particular, an improved sandwich assay is described, using both an antibody and an array of lectins. Methods for increasing the efficiency of interaction of an antibody with a ligand by cleaving the antibody to remove the carbohydrate moiety, and orienting the cleaved fragment on a matrix to enhance recognition of a ligand are also described. Methods of differentiating pregnancy-derived and disease derived samples are also described.
Abstract:
According to some embodiments, a medical device for treatment of Otitis Media includes a housing or body, a hollow tube protruding therefrom, a suction tube extending from the hollow tube and an ear tube located between the distal end of the suction tube and the hollow tube. A vacuum can be provided so as to suction fluid contained in an ear canal and/or middle ear into the suction tube. The ear tube is slideably moveable relative to the suction tube so that it can be disengaged from the device by pushing it beyond the distal end of the suction tube. In some embodiments, a scalpel is also integrated into the medical device. In preferred embodiments, a trigger communicates with a slider assembly which moves the hollow tube when the trigger is actuated, thereby disengaging the ear tube.
Abstract:
The invention disclosure relates a method and system that converts routine cash sales transactions into a banking transaction at the point of sale. It provides cash sale purchasers, i.e. consumers, with the option of electronically depositing their change into a savings or other type of account with a financial institution at the point of sale. The account is linked to the consumer's magnetic stripe change card; the magnetic stripe is placed on the automated and transactional magnetic change card.
Abstract:
According to some embodiments, a medical device for treatment of Otitis Media includes a housing or body, a hollow tube protruding therefrom, a suction tube extending from the hollow tube and an ear tube located between the distal end of the suction tube and the hollow tube. A vacuum can be provided so as to suction fluid contained in an ear canal and/or middle ear into the suction tube. The ear tube is slideably moveable relative to the suction tube so that it can be disengaged from the device by pushing it beyond the distal end of the suction tube. In some embodiments, a scalpel is also integrated into the medical device. In preferred embodiments, a trigger communicates with a slider assembly which moves the hollow tube when the trigger is actuated, thereby disengaging the ear tube.
Abstract:
Pigmented latex compositions having a solids content in the range from 60 wt % to 95 wt % comprise a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer dispersion (VAE dispersion) and one or more plasticizers from the group of polyethylene glycol diesters of polyethylene glycols having 3 to 10 ethylene glycol units with C1-C10 alkyl carboxylic acids wherein the carboxylic acids are identical or different and are branched or unbranched alkyl carboxylic acids. The high solids pigmented latex compositions are particularly useful for the preparation of mastic and caulk compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention details methods to detect glycoproteins in samples to identify a disease state. In particular, an improved sandwich assay is described, using both an antibody and an array of lectins. Methods for increasing the efficiency of interaction of an antibody with a ligand by cleaving the antibody to remove the carbohydrate moiety, and orienting the cleaved fragment on a matrix to enhance recognition of a ligand are also described. Methods of differentiating pregnancy-derived and disease derived samples are also described.