Abstract:
The present invention provides antagonizing antibodies that bind to interleukin-7 receptor (IL-7R). The invention further provides a method of obtaining such antibodies and antibody-encoding nucleic acids. The invention further relates to therapeutic methods for use of these antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of type 2 diabetes and immunological disorders, including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, graft-versus-host disease, and lupus.
Abstract:
Some techniques feature a computer-implemented method for messages associated with a user location. The method involves determining, by a mobile computing device, an estimated geographic location of the mobile computing device. The method includes receiving, at the mobile computing device, one or more messages associated with an area within the estimated geographic location, where the one or more messages include messages posted by users of a system that associates messages that those users posted about the area within the estimated geographic location. The method involves providing, on a display of the mobile computing device, one or more posted message icons that are presented in a layer over a map, where the one or more posted message icons represent the one or more posted messages. In a system, the one or more posted messages may not appear on mobile devices after a predetermined amount of time from their respective postings.
Abstract:
A system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a multiple finned device comprising from at least one long fin having a first average height and at least one short fin having a second average height, wherein the height is a radial distance extending outwardly from the structure, and wherein the first average height is at least 10% larger than the second average height.
Abstract:
A system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a multiple sided device comprising from 4 to 6 sides; and at least one blade located extending from the multiple sided device.
Abstract:
An evaporator (168) in a vapor compression system (14) (168) includes a shell (76), a first tube bundle (78); a hood (86); a distributor (80); a first supply line (142); a second supply line (144); a valve (122) positioned in the second supply line (144); and a sensor (150). The distributor (80) is positioned above the first tube bundle (78). The hood (88) covers the first tube bundle (78). The first supply line (142) is connected to the distributor (80) and an end of the second supply line (144) is positioned near the hood (88). The sensor (150) is configured and positioned to sense a level of liquid refrigerant (82) in the shell. The valve (122) regulates flow in the second supply line in response to the level of liquid refrigerant (82) from the sensor (150).
Abstract:
A system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a multiple finned device comprising from 4 to 6 fins substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the structure.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a fairing moveable from a short fairing configuration to a long fairing configuration.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a fairing comprising a dampening mechanism adapted to dampen the rotation of the fairing about the structure.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system comprising a structure, from 1 to 10 dynamic tension sensors, adapted to monitor a dynamic tension level of at least one point along a length of the structure, and a controller adapted to calculate a dynamic bending stress or strain level at a plurality of points along the length of the structure as a function of time. In some embodiments, the system also includes a vessel connected to the structure, wherein the vessel is floating in a body of water.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a fairing defining a plurality of perforations, wherein the fairing is suitable for placement around the structure, the perforations defining a porosity of the fairing of at least 1%.