Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel sequences for use in detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancers, especially lymphomas. The invention provides cancer-associated (CA) polynucleotide sequences whose expression is associated with cancer. The present invention provides CA polypeptides associated with cancer that are present on the cell surface and present novel therapeutic targets against cancer. The present invention further provides diagnostic compositions and methods for the detection of cancer. The present invention provides monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific for the CA polypeptides. The present invention also provides diagnostic tools and therapeutic compositions and methods for screening, prevention and treatment of cancer.
Abstract:
A self-contained clutch for diesel engines for off-highway implementation is provided. A stationary friction disc, pressure plate and endplate sandwich a pair of rotating separator discs. Attenuation of vibration damping of the rotator discs may be achieved by a centrifugal weight. A pulse-width-modulated DC motor or valve is employed in association with a hydraulic actuator to control pressure to the clutch piston. An RFID tag uniquely identifies the nature and parameters of the clutch itself and is associated with the clutch such that the controller can most efficiently operate the clutch. Heat is dissipated by an oil pump servicing the support bearings and/or by the integration of a centrifugal fan into the heat disc stack.
Abstract:
Toilet paper rolls are provided with alternating indentions in the left and right sides of the toilet paper sheet wherein the opposite side will retain the straight shape of a normal toilet paper roll. When multiple sheets are folded, the effective area is the same as "normal" toilet paper width. From this, toilet paper sheets may be produced with less material while maintaining wiping performance. For use as a covering for an oval toilet seat, coverage is improved.
Abstract:
A species test wand (10) for liquids, wherein a user is informed whether the concentration of a species is high, at an acceptable level, or low by a comparison of the color of the wand after exposure to the liquid (24) with nearby labeled colored boxes (18, 20, 22) integral with the wand, is described. Tests include liquid evaluation for chlorine, pH and total alkalinity, as examples.
Abstract:
An electrosurgical instrument is provided for the treatment of tissue, the instrument comprising an instrument shaft (10) having a longitudinal axis, and an electrode assembly at one end of the shaft. The electrode assembly comprises first and second active electrodes (11, 14) and at least one return electrode (25). The first and second active electrodes (11, 14) each have an exposed surface to treat tissue disposed laterally of the longitudinal axis at a first radial an a second radial position with respect to the instrument shaft. The instrument has a first set of connections by which the first active electrode (11) can be placed in circuit with the return electrode (25), and a second set of connections by which the second active electrode (14) can be placed in circuit with the return electrode (25).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the dyeing of cellulosic fibers in the form of a comminution sheet to produce a dyed cellulose pulp comminution sheet with high moisture content. The dyed cellulose comminution sheet contains (a) a cellulose pulp comminution sheet having a cellulose content of from about 60 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent cellulose based on the total weight of solids in the cellulose pulp comminution sheet, and a density of from about 0.3 g/cm3 to about 0.95 g/cm3; (b) a moisture content of from about 25 weight percent to about 55 weight percent, based on the total weight of the dyed cellulose comminution sheet, wherein the moisture content does not exceed bleed point of the comminution sheet; and (c) a dye.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及一种以粉碎形式染色纤维素纤维的方法,以生产具有高水分含量的染色纤维素纸浆粉碎片。 染色的纤维素粉碎片材包含(a)纤维素纸浆粉碎片材,其纤维素含量基于纤维素纸浆粉碎片材中固体的总重量为约60重量%至约99.9重量%的纤维素,密度为约 0.3g / cm 3至约0.95g / cm 3; (b)基于染色的纤维素粉碎片的总重量,约25重量%至约55重量%的水分含量,其中水分含量不超过粉碎片的渗色点; 和(c)染料。
Abstract:
A tissue ablation system including numerous components and methods is described herein for encircling target tissue and generating tissue ablation volumes in various biological tissues. The biological tissue includes tissue of a variety of organs of the human body including the liver, spleen, kidney, lung, breast and other organs, but is not so limited. The tissue ablation device comprises an energy source and at least one trocar coupled to the energy source, the trocar having a body, a proximal end, and a distal end. The trocar carries an electrode array that comprises a plurality of electrodes, each electrode of the plurality of electrodes is configured to extend from the trocar when moved from a retracted state to a deployed state, and to have at least one radius of curvature in the deployed state so that the electrode array forms a series of shaped electrodes in the deployed state.
Abstract:
An atherectomy system having a variably exposed cutter wherein a distally located positionable tip closely associated with the cutter and a high pressure fluid jet emanator can be variably and angularly deployed about a hinge mechanism subsequent to entry into the vasculature. The fixed cutter slices or parts atheromatous material and/or thrombotic material from a blood vessel for interaction with high pressure jets to macerate, break up or otherwise reduce the materials for evacuation from the site.
Abstract:
Flexible textile innerducts are provided with multiple longitudinal chambers. A conduit is formed with the flexible textile innerducts disposed internally. After the conduit is formed with the flexible textile innerducts therein, the conduit is positioned in the use position by burying the conduit or locating it within a body. A cable is disposed within the longitudinal chambers of the flexible innerducts with the use of a pull line or by blowing the cable into the longitudinal chamber.
Abstract:
A tissue ablation device and method for tissue ablation are described. The tissue ablation device comprises an energy source and an introducer coupled to the energy source, the introducer having a body, a proximal end, and a distal end. The introducer carries an electrode array that comprises a plurality of electrodes, each electrode of the plurality of electrodes is configured to extend from the body of the introducer when moved from a retracted state to a deployed state. The electrode array is designed to encircle a portion of a target tissue when the electrodes are extended into the deployed state and to form a relatively spherical shaped ablation pattern in a tissue volume surrounding the target tissue when energized by the energy source.