Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of differentiating progenitor cells to produce a population containing protected neuronal cells. A method of the invention includes the steps of contacting the progenitor cells with a differentiating agent; and introducing into the progenitor cells a nucleic acid molecule encoding a MEF2 polypeptide or an active fragment thereof, thereby differentiating the progenitor cells to produce a population containing protected neuronal cells. In one embodiment, the MEF2 polypeptide is human MEF2C or an active fragment thereof.
Abstract:
A device includes a dynamic random access memory and a voltage regulator. The dynamic random access memory has a first input terminal connected to a first plurality of dual in-line memory module voltage pins, and a second input terminal. The dynamic random access memory is configured to receive a first voltage on the first input terminal. The voltage regulator has an input terminal connected to a second plurality of dual in-line memory module voltage pins, and an output terminal connected to the second input terminal of the dynamic random access memory. The voltage regulator is adapted to receive a second voltage, and configured to provide a third voltage to the second input terminal of the dynamic random access memory.
Abstract:
A process for applying an interface coating includes the step of applying an interface coating material upon at least one surface of a fiber-based substrate. The interface coating material may be composed of a sizing agent, a ceramic powder and optionally at least one of the following agents: a dispersing agent, a deflocculating agent or a surface wetting agent.
Abstract:
A rock drill system includes a rotatable carousal adapted to hold a plurality of drill rods. A carousal driver is in communication with the rotatable carousal. The carousal driver includes a driver gear and a driven gear. Both the driver gear and the driven gear are coated with a self-lubricating/anti-corrosive layer comprising a metal-containing composition and a fluorine-containing resin. The rock drill system also includes a rod gripper for positioning a drill rod under a rock drill. Another rock drill system of similar design is provided in which the rod gripper includes one or more pivot pins that are coated with a self-lubricating/anti-corrosive layer comprising a metal-containing composition and a fluorine-containing resin.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for electronic trading that provide incentives to users of a trading system. The systems and methods may monitor a trading activity of the user and determine that the orders submitted by the user over a period of time exceed a first pre-determined threshold. Systems and methods also determine that a spread of the plurality of orders exceeds a second pre-determined threshold. Based on these determinations, the user is designated as qualifying for a special status, which entitles the user to incentives in trading. Systems and methods apply the incentives to an order submitted by the user. One such incentive provides the user with a priority in a trading queue, where orders submitted by the user are executed in advance of other orders in the trading queue.
Abstract:
4+ color management sequentially processes four colors at a time from among the 4+ colors to leverage solution capability using a 4-color management tools. In methods and apparatus for processing 4+ colors, received information of 4+ colors may be processed in a first stage using four colors of the 4+ colors, such as CMYO. The processed four colors are then mapped into three virtual colors. The mapped three virtual colors and one additional unprocessed color of the 4+ colors are then processed in a second stage using a 4-color tool. From this, a second color model of at least five colors (4+) is generated, The resulting four colors determine five printer colors, and are then mapped into three virtual colors. The mapped three virtual colors and one additional unprocessed color of the 4+ colors are then processed in a third stage using a 4-color tool, From this, a third color model of at least five colors (4+) is generated. This modeling and mapping to virtual input can be repeated for once for each color beyond 4 that is supported by the printer. The processed 4+ colors are output to a device, such as a printing engine, for rendering the image.
Abstract:
This invention is directed toward process and material optimization of electrolytic cell separation processes designed to generate consistent electrolytic solutions in a better salt-converting and efficient manner, as well as to increase the amount of free available chlorine generated by the electro-chemical activation of the salt. This is generally accomplished by provision of ceramic diaphragm and/or polymer membranes characterized by optimal design, construction, manufacturing, and assemblage to exacting and precise specifications with respect to chemical and material compositions, slurry formulations, ceramic mold tolerances, ceramic firing and curing conditions, dimensional measurements for thickness, dimensional measurements for gapping and placement between the anode and cathode electrodes, and machining tolerance control.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for generating graphic primitives. Data is received that is indicative of a gesture provided by a user. It is determined whether the received gesture data is indicative of a graphic primitive. A graphic primitive is generated for use on a user display based upon said determining step.
Abstract:
A media access controller system embedded in an integrated circuit is described. A platform dependent bridge for communicating with a first processor, where the platform dependent bridge is associated with a platform of the first processor and where the first processor is embedded in an integrated circuit. Host interface circuitry is coupled to the platform dependent bridge and is configured to provide a processor interface, where the processor interface is for communicating with the first processor via the platform dependent bridge and where the processor interface has a platform independent bus for communication with a second processor. At least one media access controller is coupled to the host interface circuitry.
Abstract:
This invention concerns compositions for the treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), and especially LUTS which results from benign prostatic hypertrophy. The compositions of the invention comprise a Beta-3 agonist described below, optionally in combination with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, or an NK-1 antagonist or an alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist or an anti-muscarinic agent. The invention also includes compositions comprising a beta-3 agonist and two additional active agents selected from a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, an NK-1 antagonist, an alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist or an anti-muscarinic agent.