Storage system having a disposable vacuum bag

A portable vacuum unit for use with a resealable, evacuable container, comprising a vacuum pump housed within a body, an accumulator removably coupled to the body and in fluid communication with a vacuum port of the body, the accumulator comprising a receptacle, a tip, wherein a first end of the tip is coupled to a first end of the receptacle and in fluid communication therewith, the tip having a shape which facilitates interaction with a valve on the resealable, evacuable container, the tip comprising at least one support structure and a semi-rigid material coupled to a second end of the tip.

METHODEN UND GERÄTE FÜR KOMPLEXE MONTAGE ÜBER AUTONOME ROBOTER MIT VERSTÄRKUNGS-LERNAKTIONSPRIMITIVE

Es werden Methoden und Apparate für die komplexe Montage mit Hilfe von autonomen Robotern unter Verwendung von Reinforcement Learning Action Primitives offengelegt. Ein Beispielapparat umfasst einen Bauleiter und einen Bewegungsmanager. Der Konstruktionsleiter soll Sequenzen von Reinforcement Learning (RL)-Aktions-Primitiven auf der Grundlage von Objektpositionszielen und zugehörigen Montagezielen bestimmen, die für die jeweiligen Objekte in einer abgebildeten Baugruppe von Objekten festgelegt wurden. Der Bewegungsmanager soll einem Roboter befehlen, eine physische Baugruppe von Objekten auf der Grundlage der Sequenzen von RL-Aktions-Primitiven zu konstruieren. Die physische Anordnung von Objekten soll der abgebildeten Anordnung von Objekten entsprechen.

Heterogeneous, Composite, Carbonaceous Catalyst System and Methods that use Catalytically Active Gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold. 1. A method of oxidizing CO , comprising the steps of: 'wherein the nanoporous composite particles each comprise a plurality of guest particles on a carbonaceous host particle wherein the ratio of the volume average particle size of the carbonaceous host particles to the guest particles is greater than about 3:1 and wherein at least the guest particles comprise catalytically active elemental gold clusters of dimensions of about 0.5 nm to about 50 nm formed by a process comprising physical vapor deposition;', 'providing a catalyst system comprising nanoporous composite particles,'}and,causing the catalyst system to catalytically contact the CO.2. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the CO occurs in a respiratory protection system.3. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the CO occurs in a personal respiratory protection system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the personal respiratory protection system is selected from the group consisting of a mask and an escape hood.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbonaceous host particles comprise activated carbon particles.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the guest particles comprise titania particles.7. The method of wherein the carbonaceous host particles comprise activated carbon ...

Catalysts, Activating Agents, Support Media, and Related Methodologies Useful for Making Catalyst Systems Especially When the Catalyst is Deposited onto the Support Media Using Physical Vapor Deposition

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support.

Fluorinating Apparatus

An apparatus for fluorinating a substrate. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber and a means for generating a fluorine-containing plasma throughout the entire chamber. The apparatus includes a capacitively-coupled system within the chamber that has at least one electrode powered by an RF source and at least one grounded electrode substantially parallel to the powered electrode. The electrodes are separated by about 25 mm or less. 1. An apparatus for fluorinating a substrate , which apparatus comprises:a vacuum chamber;a capacitively-coupled system within the chamber comprising at least one electrode powered by an RF source and at least one grounded electrode substantially parallel to the powered electrode wherein the electrodes are separated by about 25 mm or less; anda means for generating a fluorine-containing plasma throughout the entire chamber; wherein the powered electrode is a rotating drum.2. The apparatus of wherein the electrodes are separated by about 16 mm or less.3. The apparatus of further comprising a second rotating drum powered electrode.4. The apparatus of wherein the capacitively-coupled system comprises a concentric electrode substantially parallel to the powered drum electrode.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second rotating drum electrode in the vacuum chamber claim 1 , and wherein there is a second concentric electrode substantially parallel to the second rotating drum electrode.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrodes are separated by about 13 to 16 mm.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum chamber is a reaction chamber that is evacuable.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the reaction chamber allows for the control of pressure and the flow of reactive gasses.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the reaction chamber comprises aluminum.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the at least one electrode powered by an RF source and the at least one grounded electrode that has an asymmetric surface area ...

CATALYSTS, ACTIVATING AGENTS, SUPPORT MEDIA, AND RELATED METHODOLOGIES USEFUL FOR MAKING CATALYST SYSTEMS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CATALYST IS DEPOSITED ONTO THE SUPPORT MEDIA USING PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support. 1. A method of oxidizing a compound , comprising the steps of: wherein the nanoporous support medium comprises a plurality of composite particles, each composite particle comprising a plurality of guest particles incorporated onto a host particle wherein the ratio of the average particle size of the host particles to the guest particles is in the range of 10,000:1 to 10:1,', 'wherein the nanoporous support medium comprises activated carbon and further comprises titania,', 'and wherein the nanoporous support medium comprises physically vapor deposited elemental gold clusters of dimensions of about 0.5 nm to about 50 nm on the nanoporous support medium;, 'providing a nanoporous support medium,'}and,causing the nanoporous support medium catalyst system to catalytically contact the compound.2. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the compound occurs in a respiratory protection system.3. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the compound occurs in a personal respiratory protection system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the personal respiratory protection system is selected from the group consisting of a mask and an escape hood.5. The method of wherein the compound is CO.6. The method of wherein the compound is an organic compound.7. The method of wherein the organic compound comprises at least one oxygen atom.8. The method of wherein the organic compound comprises at least one double bond.9. The method of wherein the organic compound comprises one oxygen atom and one double ...

Heterogeneous, Composite, Carbonaceous Catalyst System and Methods that use Catalytically Active Gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold. 1. A method of oxidizing an organic compound , comprising the steps of: 'wherein the nanoporous composite particles each comprise a plurality of guest particles on a carbonaceous host particle wherein the ratio of the volume average particle size of the carbonaceous host particles to the guest particles is greater than about 3:1 and wherein at least the guest particles comprise catalytically active elemental gold clusters of dimensions of about 0.5 nm to about 50 nm formed by a process comprising physical vapor deposition;', 'providing a catalyst system comprising nanoporous composite particles,'}and,causing the catalyst system to catalytically contact the organic compound.2. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the organic compound occurs in a respiratory protection system.3. The method of wherein the oxidizing of the organic compound occurs in a personal respiratory protection system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the personal respiratory protection system is selected from the group consisting of a mask and an escape hood.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbonaceous host particles comprise activated carbon particles.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the guest particles comprise titania particles.7. The method of wherein the ...

Full eversion anastomosis juncture formation and suturing

Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for facilitating anastomosis between bodily passages. In an illustrative embodiment, an eversion mechanism is configured to engage a first external surface of a receiving passage adjacent a first opening in the receiving passage in order to create a receiving flange presenting a first interior face. A donor support mechanism is configured to support a donor passage with an opening in an end in an everted position that forms a donor flange presenting a second interior face. The donor support mechanism is further configured to present the second interior face of the donor flange against the first interior face of the receiving flange to present a passage juncture. A suturing mechanism is configured to motivate a filament through a helical path around the passage juncture to suture the second interior face of the donor passage to the first interior face of the receiving passage.

Variable transforms for three-dimensional engines

Disclosed are various embodiments of variable transform systems for three-dimensional engines. In some aspects, transform data is identified for an object. The object is associated with a base transform class of a three-dimensional engine. A variable transform class generates global transform data using the transform data. The global transform data is expressed according to a cartesian coordinate system used by the three-dimensional engine. The variable transform class provides the global transform data to the base transform class of the three-dimensional engine to position the object in world space.

Order logistics calculator

Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, and software of order logistics calculators. Such calculators are implemented to determine feasible logistic solutions for product order deliveries. One method embodiment includes receiving, via a network from a computing device of a customer, order data including data identifying products for purchase and delivery to the customer and then determining at least one possible delivery option. A delivery option may be determined by identifying a possible delivery location based on customer calendar schedule data and determining an estimated delivery time from a shipping location to the possible delivery location. The method of this embodiment may then output, via the network to the computing device of the customer, data identifying at least one possible delivery location and a respective delivery time and further request customer acceptance input with regard to a possible delivery location and respective delivery time.

MEDICAL PACKAGE

An assembly includes a medical package defining a housing configured to receive a medical supply. The medical package comprises a first sealable region and a second sealable region. The first and second sealable regions are configured to be sealed together to secure the medical supply within the housing. The medical package includes a thermal pattern configured to exhibit a first visible indicium indicative of an unsealed region between the first and second sealable regions. The thermal pattern is configured to irreversibly transform to a second visible indicium indicative of a sealed region between the first and second sealable regions in response to exposure to a temperature greater than or equal to a first temperature threshold, and to a third visible indicium indicative of a sterilized stage of the medical package in response to exposure to a temperature greater than or equal to a second temperature threshold. 1. An assembly comprising:a medical package defining a housing configured to receive a medical supply, the medical package comprising a first sealable region and a second sealable region, wherein the first and second sealable regions are configured to be sealed together to secure the medical supply within the housing, exhibit a first visible indicium indicative of an unsealed region between the first and second sealable regions or an unsterilized state of the medical package,', 'irreversibly transform from the first visible indicium to a second visible indicium indicative of a sealed region between the first and second sealable regions in response to exposure to a temperature greater than or equal to a first temperature threshold, and irreversibly transform from the first visible indicium to a third visible indicium indicative of a sterilized state of the medical package in response to exposure to a temperature greater than or equal to a second temperature threshold, wherein at least a portion of the third visible indicium is spaced from the first and ...

Mobile navigational control of terminal user interface

A mobile device establishes an indirect network connection to a User Interface (UI) agent of a terminal. The indirect connection managed as a mobile navigational control session maintained through a server or through the server and a proxy. A keyboard widget/object and a navigation-selection widget/object are rendered within a mobile screen on a display of the mobile device. During the session, a user interacts with the keyboard and/or navigation-selection widgets and corresponding UI key events are forwarded to the UI agent. The UI agent provides the UI key events as Human Interface Device (HID) key events to the terminal causing a transaction interface to update transaction screens being rendered on a transaction display of the terminal during a transaction. The user conducts the transaction at the terminal without touching the transaction display and controls the transaction screens for the transaction via the keyboard and navigational widgets from the mobile device.

DOUGH PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PACKAGING

A canned dough product includes at least one dough product loaded in a lower compartment of a container and at least one additional ingredient provided in an upper compartment, with the upper and lower compartments being spaced by a separator. The dough expands upon proofing in the container, causing the separator to shift and vary the volumes of the compartments. The expanding dough abuts a central region of the separator, causing the separator to flex, engage an inner surface of the container and become fixed in the container, while the lower compartment becomes fluidly sealed from the upper compartment and different pressures are established in the compartments. 1. A canned dough product comprising:a container having an interior cavity;at least one dough product which is housed and proofs within the container;at least one additional ingredient housed within the container; anda separator dividing the interior cavity into a first compartment housing the at least one dough product and a second compartment housing the at least one additional ingredient, wherein the separator is configured to initially float within the container so as to enable volumes of the first and second compartments to vary and to subsequently become fixed within the interior cavity upon proofing of the at least one dough product.2. The canned dough product of claim 1 , wherein the separator includes an upstanding wall which engages claim 1 , properly positions and seals against an inner surface of the interior cavity.3. The canned dough product of claim 2 , wherein the separator additionally includes a base portion claim 2 , leading to the upstanding wall portion claim 2 , and a central region claim 2 , spaced from both the base portion and the upstanding wall portion claim 2 , against which the dough abuts upon proofing.4. The canned dough product of claim 3 , wherein the central region is defined by a dome of the separator.5. The canned dough product of claim 4 , wherein the domed claim 4 , ...

ILLUMINATION ARTICLES

Illumination articles are described. More specifically, illumination articles that include a wearable device configured for wearing on the head of a wearer, a lightguide and light sources for emitting light into the lightguide are described. The illumination articles allow for wearable devices that uniformly illuminate a working area at high brightness without providing excessive glare to observers. The disclosed illumination article comprises: a wearable device configured for wearing on the head of a wearer, a lightguide disposed on the wearable device, wherein the lightguide is elongated and has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a first light source positioned at the first end, for emitting light into the lightguide. The lightguide further comprises a light emitting surface extending generally in an x-direction between the first and second end, and a light reflecting surface positioned opposite to the light emitting surface, wherein the light reflecting surface comprises a plurality of light extractors configured for directing light in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction, and wherein the light emitting surface is configured for directing light into an xy-plane.

SHRINK-FORMED PACKAGE

An example technique of forming a package includes retaining a package precursor in a support. The package precursor includes a shrink-formable composition and defines an interior volume configured to enclose a component, such as a medical supply. The package may be formed by at least directing a flow of heated medium from a nozzle toward at least one region of the package precursor to cause the at least one region to shrink faster than an adjacent region of the package precursor. In some examples, an example system for shrink-forming a package includes the support and the nozzle. 1. A method comprising:retaining a package precursor in a support, wherein the package precursor comprises a shrink-formable composition and defines an interior volume configured to enclose a medical supply; anddirecting a flow of heated medium from a nozzle toward at least one region of the package precursor to cause the at least one region to shrink to a greater extent than an adjacent region of the package precursor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the package precursor defines at least one corner claim 1 , folds claim 1 , creases claim 1 , or pleats claim 1 , and the at least one region includes the at least one corner claim 1 , folds claim 1 , creases claim 1 , or pleats.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is spaced from the at least one region of the package precursor by about 100 millimeters.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the flow of heated medium toward the at least one region causes a temperature of the package precursor at or adjacent to the at least one corner to increase to about 200° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the flow of heated medium toward the at least one region comprises directing the flow of the heated medium along a plurality of passes along a surface of the package precursor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein each pass of the plurality of passes has a speed of about 33 millimeters per second.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

JEWELRY SYSTEM

The jewelry system of the present invention is used for easily layering jewelry by connecting strands of similar types of jewelry, such as necklace strands, into a layered jewelry piece (multi-strand necklace), and which prevents tangling and provides a distinctive presentation of each layer. The present invention allows for variety in the combining and re-arranging of individual strands in any desired order, by the use of end couplers on the ends of each strand and one or more connector pairs disposed on one or more of strands. This allows for the creation of customized layered jewelry pieces that can be adjusted to suit a variety of styles. The design of the present invention allows for the use of singular strands to form into a layered jewelry piece that is distinctively presented in a symmetrical, cascading arrangement, which moves uniformly as one piece with the weight of gravity, virtually eliminating the risk of tangling. An additional purpose of this system is to have more versatility for the user's jewelry and increase the convenience of wearing fully constructed, customizable, layered jewelry pieces which can be put on and removed as one piece. 1. A base strand for a jewelry layering system , the base strand comprising:a side A with an end coupler A at the end thereof and a side B with a end coupler B at the end thereof;one or more pairs of strand connectors, each such strand connector pair having an A strand connector connected to side A of the base strand and a corresponding B strand connector connected to side B of the base strand;wherein the distance from the end of side A to the A strand connector in each strand connector pair is equivalent to the distance from the end of side B to the corresponding B strand connector in each such strand connector pair;wherein the A strand connectors and the B strand connectors of the strand connector pairs are spaced apart from the end of side A and side B, respectively, of the base strand;a display section connected ...

Respirator Having Optically Active Exhalation Valve

Various embodiments of a respirator () that includes a harness (), a mask body (), and an exhalation valve () are disclosed. The exhalation valve () can include a valve seat () and a flexible flap () that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash () when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly. 1. A respirator that comprises:a harness;a mask body; and a valve seat; and', 'a flexible flap that is in engagement with the valve seat, the flexible flap comprising one or more materials that cause the flap to flash when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa., 'an exhalation valve that comprises2. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the exhalation valve further comprises a valve cover that is sufficiently transparent to enable the flashing to be seen through a solid portion of the valve cover.3. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible flap exhibits band shifting.4. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible flap comprises a specularly reflecting film.5. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible flap has indicia thereon created by altering the specular reflection of the flexible flap at selected areas without distorting or warping the flexible flap.6. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible flap comprises a band shifting film.7. The respirator of claim 6 , wherein the band shifting film is attached to an outer surface of the flexible flap.8. The respirator of claim 6 , wherein the band shifting film comprises a multilayer polymeric film.9. The respirator of claim 8 , wherein the multilayer polymeric film comprises a colored mirror.10. The respirator of claim 8 , wherein the multilayer polymeric film comprises a polarizer.11. The respirator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible flap comprises a diffusely reflective optical ...

Patient Bed Search System

An automated search system uses data indicating clinical and non-clinical needs of a patient to provide a ranked list of candidate beds, status of beds and availability of a specific type of bed having a particular set of clinical attributes, using a score value derived using configurable rules for comparing patient requirements with bed characteristics. A patient bed search system includes at least one repository including bed information for multiple beds in a healthcare facility comprising multiple clinical attributes including current availability for individual beds of the multiple beds. A bed management processor automatically employs the bed information in providing data representing a candidate list of beds for a particular patient in response to clinical and non-clinical requirements associated with the particular patient and a request to allocate a bed for the particular patient. A user interface generates data representing at least one display image presenting the candidate list of beds for a particular patient.

Implantable medical port with alignment feature

An apparatus comprises a port, a catheter, a sleeve in communication with the catheter, and an alignment feature. The port is configured to be in fluid communication with an implantable band. The port comprises a septum operable to be pierced by a needle. The catheter is configured to establish fluid communication between the port and the implantable band. The catheter is further configured to deliver fluid to the implantable band. The sleeve is configured to interface with the port. The alignment feature is responsive to the catheter being fully secured to the port. The alignment feature prevents the port from being fully sutured to tissue unless the catheter is fully secured to the port.

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Spring-driven drug delivery device

A drug delivery device or patch-like delivery device which employs a spring force and an inclined surface to apply pressure on a fluid reservoir, thereby delivering medicament to a user's body. The slope of the inclined surface may be engineered to control the drug delivery rate. The device may be low profile and wearable, for example in the form of a patch. A visual indicator of the amount of medicament delivered or remaining may be incorporated, for example via a transparent window that shows the progression of an inclined surface as it presses on the reservoir. The device may incorporate mechanisms for automatic extension and retraction of a cannula at the beginning and end of drug delivery. Drug delivery rate may be limited with flow restrictors, and by using a two-reservoir system with a viscous liquid displacing a reservoir containing the medicament.

Mechanically driven medication delivery patch

A medication delivery patch that is applied to the skin and activated to deliver a medication or other fluid into or through the skin. The patch may be completely mechanically driven, with no electronic components, for low cost, safety, and reliability. Pressing an activation button may set in motion a sequence of mechanical events that result in a needle exiting the patch into the skin of the user, and flow of fluid from an internal pouch in the patch into the user. When delivery is complete, another sequence of mechanical events may occur to retract the needle from the skin and stop the flow of fluid, and to show a visible indicator that delivery is complete. The patch may contain a fluid channel, such as a microfluidic channel, that controls the rate and time of delivery; this channel can be configured or selected for different medications or use cases.

Catalytically active gold supported on thermally treated nanoporous supports

The present invention provides technology for controlling, or tuning, the catalytic activity of gold provided upon nanoporous supports such as those derived from nanoparticulate titania. It has been discovered that the nature of the surfaces of the nanoparticles used to support a nano-metal catalyst, such as catalytically active gold, has a profound effect upon the catalytic properties of the supported catalyst. The support surface may be altered as desired to control the activity of the gold. The present invention teaches how thermal treatment of nanoparticulate media incorporated into a nanoporous support prior to deposition of catalytically active gold dramatically suppresses the ability of a resultant catalyst system to oxidize hydrogen. Yet, the system still readily oxidizes CO.

Prolines as antimicrobial agents

Transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) synthetase inhibitors, salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof of the general formula: wherein Ar is aryl and heteroaryl; L is —C(O)N(Q)CH 2 —, or —CR 10 R 11 OCR 12 R 13 —; Q is hydrido, —(CH 2 ) m CO 2 H and —(CH 2 ) m CO 2 CH 3 , m is 1, 2, 3, and 4; R 1 , R 2 , R 9 , R 10 , R 11 , R 12 and R 13 are hydrido or lower alkyl; wherein Het is a heterocyclic moiety, the inhibitors are suitable for use as antimicrobial agents.

Formation of ohmic contacts in III-nitride light emitting devices

P-type layers of a GaN based light-emitting device are optimized for formation of Ohmic contact with metal. In a first embodiment, a p-type GaN transition layer with a resistivity greater than or equal to about 7 Ωcm is formed between a p-type conductivity layer and a metal contact. In a second embodiment, the p-type transition layer is any III-V semiconductor. In a third embodiment, the p-type transition layer is a superlattice. In a fourth embodiment, a single p-type layer of varying composition and varying concentration of dopant is formed.

Dental materials based on compounds with debonding-on-demand properties

The invention relates to a dental material which comprises a thermolabile compound of the formula (I): [(Z1)m-Q1-X)]k-T-[Y-Q2-(Z2)n]l, in which T is a thermolabile unit which comprises at least one thermolabile group based on non-covalent interactions, Z1 and Z2 each independently are a polymerizable group selected from vinyl groups, CH2=CR1-CO-O- and CH2=CR1-CO-NR2- or are an adhesive group selected from -Si(OR)3, -COOH, -O-PO(OH)2, -PO(OH)2, -SO2OH and -SH, Q1 independently in each case is absent or is an (m+1)-valent linear or branched aliphatic C1-C20 radical, which may be interrupted by -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-, -O-CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-O- or -NR3-CO-NR3-, Q2 independently in each case is absent or is an (n+1)-valent linear or branched aliphatic C1-C20 radical, which may be interrupted by -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-, -O-CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-O- or -NR3-CO-NR3-, X and Y in each case independently are absent or are -O-, -S-, CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3- or -NR3-CO-, R, R1, R2 and R3 each independently are H or a C1-C7 alkyl radical, k and l each independently are 0, 1, 2 or 3, and m and n each independently are 1, 2 or 3.

Novel prolines as antimicrobial agents

Transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) synthetase inhibitors, salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof of general formula (I), wherein Ar is aryl and heteroaryl; L is -C(O)N(Q)CH2-, or -CR10R11OCR12R13-; Q is hydrido, -(CH2)mCO2H and -(CH2)mCO2CH3, m is 1, 2, 3, and 4; R1, R2, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are hydrido or lower alkyl; wherein Het is a heterocyclic moiety, the inhibitors are suitable for use as antimicrobial agents.

Sulfonyl compounds as inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

Sulfonyl derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.

Pavement marking material, pre- and aftertreatment thereof

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Selective Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide Relative to Hydrogen Using Catalytically Active Gold

The present invention provides technology for controlling, or tuning, the catalytic activity of gold provided upon nanoporous supports such as those derived from nanoparticulate, crystalline titania. In some aspects of practice, the surface of nanoparticulate media incorporated into a catalyst system of the present invention is provided with chemical modifications of the surface that dramatically suppress the ability of the resultant catalyst system to oxidize hydrogen. Yet, the system still readily oxidizes CO. In other words, by selecting and/or altering the nanoparticulate surface via the principles of the present invention, PROX catalysts are readily made from materials including catalytically active gold and nanoparticulate media. Additionally, the nanoparticulate support also may be optionally thermally treated to further enhance selectivity for CO oxidation with respect to hydrogen. Such thermal treatments may occur before or after chemical modification, but desirably occur prior to depositing catalytically active gold onto the support incorporating the nanoparticles.

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support.

Dough product and method of packaging

A canned dough product includes at least one dough product loaded in a lower compartment of a container and at least one additional ingredient provided in an upper compartment, with the upper and lower compartments being spaced by a separator. The dough expands upon proofing in the container, causing the separator to shift and vary the volumes of the compartments. The expanding dough abuts a central region of the separator, causing the separator to flex, engage an inner surface of the container and become fixed in the container, while the lower compartment becomes fluidly sealed from the upper compartment and different pressures are established in the compartments.

Wound package construct

A wound package construct includes a first wound strip of package material that establishes an inner liner layer, a second wound strip of material that establishes an intermediate bodystock layer, and a third wound strip of material or cover strip that covers a seam formed by the wound bodystock layer but that does not cover all of the outer surface area of the wound bodystock layer. Therefore, the width of the cover strip is less than the width of the bodystock strip. As a result, the cover strip is not wide enough to cover the entire outer surface of the wound bodystock layer such that, after the cover strip is wrapped to cover the spiral bodystock seam, areas of the bodystock layer remain exposed between the two opposed length-wise edges of the cover strip.

Respirator having optically active exhalation valve

Various embodiments of a respirator (10) that includes a harness (13, 16), a mask body (12), and an exhalation valve (14) are disclosed. The exhalation valve (14) can include a valve seat (20) and a flexible flap (22) that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash (26) when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.

Wireless earbud

Selective oxidation of carbon monoxide relative to hydrogen using catalytically active gold

The present invention provides technology for controlling, or tuning, the catalytic activity of gold provided upon nanoporous supports such as those derived from nanoparticulate, crystalline titania. In some aspects of practice, the surface of nanoparticulate media incorporated into a catalyst system of the present invention is provided with chemical modifications of the surface that dramatically suppress the ability of the resultant catalyst system to oxidize hydrogen. Yet, the system still readily oxidizes CO. In other words, by selecting and/or altering the nanoparticulate surface via the principles of the present invention, PROX catalysts are readily made from materials including catalytically active gold and nanoparticulate media. Additionally, the nanoparticulate support also may be optionally thermally treated to further enhance selectivity for CO oxidation with respect to hydrogen. Such thermal treatments may occur before or after chemical modification, but desirably occur prior to depositing catalytically active gold onto the support incorporating the nanoparticles.

Pavement marking material, pre- and aftertreatment thereof

This invention relates to the addition of antimicrobial agents to pavement marking systems to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on and under the pavement marking when it is affixed to a pavement.

Triazole derivatives as inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

Triazole derivatives of structural formula (I) are selective inhibitors of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.

Magnetic button adapter system and method for manufacturing

This invention features magnetic, laundry tolerant, no-sew button adapters that convert traditional shirt buttons into magnetic closures to help people with dexterity limitations. The adapters simply attach to any shirt to help make getting dressed easier and a restore a crucial activity of daily living. Users can simply push the lapels of a shirt together to engage magnetic force, activating the buttons to snap into place. The shirt can be opened easily by pulling the lapels apart to undress.

Wound package construct

A wound package construct (10) includes a first wound strip of package material that establishes an inner liner layer (2), a second wound strip of material that establishes an intermediate bodystock layer (4), and a third wound strip of material or cover strip (20) that covers a seam (8) formed by the wound bodystock layer (4) but that does not cover all of the outer surface area of the wound bodystock layer (4). Therefore, the width of the cover strip (20) is less than the width of the bodystock strip (4). As a result, the cover strip (20) is not wide enough to cover the entire outer surface of the wound bodystock layer (4) such that, after the cover strip (20) is wrapped to cover the spiral bodystock seam (8), areas of the bodystock layer (4) remain exposed between the two opposed length- wise edges of the cover strip (20).

Respirator having optically active exhalation valve

Various embodiments of a respirator (10) that includes a harness (13, 16), a mask body (12), and an exhalation valve (14) are disclosed. The exhalation valve (14) can include a valve seat (20) and a flexible flap (22) that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash (26) when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.

Heterogeneous, composite, carbonaceous catalyst system and methods that use catalytically active gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold.

LIQUID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHODS TO INCREASE THE HERBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF LIQUID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND TO TREAT PLANT PROPAGATION MATERIAL

COMPOSIÇÃO HERBICIDA LÍQUIDA E MÉTODOS PARA AUMENTAR AATIVIDADE HERBICIDA DE COMPOSIÇÕES HERBICIDAS LÍQUIDAS E PARA TRATAR O MATERIAL DE PROPAGAÇÃO DE PLANTAS. A invenção refere-se a uma composição herbicida líquida compreendendo a) glufosinato, ou um sal do mesmo, um componente amina; e um composto de fórmula (I) [R-(A)x-OSO3-]-M+ (I); em que todas as variáveis têm um significado conforme definido neste documento. Também se refere a um método para aumentar a atividade herbicida de composições herbicidas líquidas compreendendo glufosinato ou um sal do mesmo, e um composto de fórmula (I) compreendendo a etapa de contato da composição herbicida líquida com o componente amina; e a um método para tratar o material de propagação de plantas compreendendo a etapa de tratar o material de propagação de plantas com a composição herbicida.

Novel additives for agrochemical formulations

La invención se refiere a una composición agroquímica que comprende un compuesto de la Fórmula (I),R-(A)x-OSO3--M+; en donde M+ es un catión de monoetanolamonio y en donde las variables adicionales tienen un significado como se define en la presente. También se refiere a una solución adyuvante que comprende dicho compuesto de la Fórmula (I) y un solvente orgánico. Otros objetos son un compuesto de la Fórmula (I), en donde R es un alquilo lineal y M+ es etanolamonio y en donde las otras variables tienen un significado como se define en la presente; y un método para controlar vegetación no deseada, y/o para regular el crecimiento de las plantas, en donde la composición agroquímica actúa sobre las respectivas plagas, su entorno o las plantas de cultivo que se desean proteger de la respectiva plaga, sobre el suelo y/o sobre las plantas de cultivo y/o sobre su entorno. The invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), R-(A)x-OSO3--M+; where M+ is a monoethanolammonium cation and where additional variables have a meaning as defined herein. It also refers to an adjuvant solution comprising said compound of Formula (I) and an organic solvent. Other objects are a compound of Formula (I), where R is linear alkyl and M+ is ethanolammonium and where the other variables have a meaning as defined herein; and a method for controlling unwanted vegetation, and/or for regulating plant growth, wherein the agrochemical composition acts on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants that it is desired to protect from the respective pest, on the ground. and/or on crop plants and/or on their environment.

Novel catechols as antimicrobial agents

The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and compositions thereof of general formula (I): wherein Ar is aryl and heteroaryl; R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 are hydrido, alkyl, cyano, heteroaryl, hydroxy, amino, acylamino, halo, alkoxy, aryloxy, carboxyamido, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, acyl, acyloxy, carboalkoxy, carboxy, thio, sulfinyl, sulfonyl and sulfoxy; R 5 , R 6 , R 7 and R 8 are hydrido and lower alkyl, and Het is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring.

Nipple adapter for beverage bottle

An adapter designed to sealably couple a standard baby bottle nipple and cap to a beverage bottle, such as but not limited to a plastic water bottle. The adapter includes a generally cylindrical shaped base having a passage therethrough facilitating fluid flow. The adapter further includes a sealing disc extending in a perpendicular plane from the base and is of sufficient diameter to engage with the threads of the cap. The sealing disc engages with at least a portion of the bottom of the nipple disposed within the cap to substantially inhibit leakage. The adapter further includes a lip circumferentially disposed around one end of the base that is proximate the nipple when the sealing disc is engaged with the cap.

Wireless earbuds and charging case assembly

Systems, methods and apparatuses for sensing ink container and ink presence

The presence of an ink container and the presence of ink within an ink container may be detected using an ink container having prisms thereon. The detection of both an ink container and ink within a container may be executed in a single step using an light source that projects light toward a carriage or position operative to retain an ink container. The amount of reflected light received by a detector is measured. Based on the measurement of the amount of reflected light received by the detector, a determination is made as to whether an ink container is present in the carriage and if so, whether the ink container contains ink

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support.

Wound package construct

Reusable display package for shanked tool or other display item

A reusable package is provided for displaying and storing a variety of different display items, such as shanked router bits or cutting bits. Front and rear body portions are hingedly interconnected and are foldable between closed and open positions. The body portions include dished "clam-shell" portions that are releasably and grippingly nestable with each other when the package is in its closed position. The front dished portion also includes a blister cavity display portion adapted to house a variety of different display items, and a recessed portion if the blister cavity releasably grips a shank or rod-like portion of the display item. Display insert cards, anti-theft security devices, or small accessories may be also housed between the front and rear dished portions. The front and rear body portions can be repeatedly closed and opened after a frangible initial attachment has been broken.

Intravaginal device with controlled expansion

Controlled expansion of an intravaginal device can be achieved by selectively attaching either a primary or secondary cover to the primary absorbent device having a fluid storage element, we can determine that certain portions of the tampon will expand while other portions will be restricted to substantially the compressed structure. The primary cover can be attached to the primary absorbent device either before or after the absorbent device is compressed into final tampon form. The compression may be in the axial or radial direction or a combination of both directions. The secondary cover, if used, can be attached after the tampon pledget has been compressed into the final tampon form.

Dental materials based on compounds having debonding-on-demand properties.

La invención se refiere a un material reparador dental que comprende un compuesto termoinestable de la Fórmula I: [ (Z1)mQ1-X) ]k-T-[Y-Q2-(Z2)n]1 Fórmula I, en la cual T representa una unidad termoinestable o unidad que contiene al menos un grupo termoinestable basado en interacciones no covalentes, Z1 y Z2 en cada caso representa independientemente un grupo polimerizable seleccionado de grupos vinilo, CH2=CR1-CO-O- y CH2=CR1-CO-NR2- o un grupo adhesivo seleccionado de -Si(OR)3, -COOH, -O-PO(OH)2, -PO(OH)2, -SO2OH y -SH, Q1 en cada caso está independientemente perdido o representa un radical C1-C20 alifático lineal o ramificado de valencia (m+1) que puede interrumpirse por -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3-, - NR3-CO-, -O-CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-O- o -NR3-CO-NR3-, Q2 en cada caso está independientemente perdido o representa un radical C1-C20 alifatico lineal o ramificado de valencia (n+1) que puede interrumpirse por -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-, -O-CO-NR3-, -NR3-CO-O- o -NR3-CO-NR3-, X e Y en cada caso están independientemente perdidos o representan -O-, -S-, CO-O, -O-CO-, -CO-NR3-, o -NR3-CO-, R, R1, R2 y R3 en cada caso representa independientemente H o un radical alquilo C1-C7, k y 1 en cada caso independientemente son 0, 1, 2 o 3 y m y n independientemente en cada caso son 1, 2 o 3.

Dental materials based on compounds having debonding-on-demand properties

The invention relates to a dental material which comprises a thermolabile compound of the formula (I): [(Z 1 ) m -Q 1 -X)] k -T-[Y-Q 2 -(Z 2 ) n ] l , in which T is a thermolabile unit which comprises at least one thermolabile group based on non-covalent interactions, Z 1 and Z 2 each independently are a polymerizable group selected from vinyl groups, CH 2 =CR 1 -CO-O- and CH 2 =CR 1 -CO-NR 2 - or are an adhesive group selected from -Si(OR) 3 , -COOH, -O-PO(OH) 2 , -PO(OH) 2 , -SO 2 OH and -SH, Q 1 independently in each case is absent or is an (m+1)-valent linear or branched aliphatic C 1 -C 20 radical, which may be interrupted by -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR 3 -, -NR 3 -CO-, -O-CO-NR 3 -, -NR 3 -CO-O- or -NR 3 -CO-NR 3 -, Q 2 independently in each case is absent or is an (n+1)-valent linear or branched aliphatic C 1 -C 20 radical, which may be interrupted by -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR 3 -, -NR 3 -CO-, -O-CO-NR 3 -, -NR 3 -CO-O- or -NR 3 -CO-NR 3 -, X and Y in each case independently are absent or are -O-, -S-, CO-O-, -O-CO-, -CO-NR 3 - or -NR 3 -CO-, R, R 1 , R 2 and R 3 each independently are H or a C 1 -C 7 alkyl radical, k and l each independently are 0, 1, 2 or 3, and m and n each independently are 1, 2 or 3.

Article exhibiting dry and wet retroreflectivity

An exposed-lens retroreflective article (10) exhibiting retroreflection under dry and wet conditions is provided. The inventive article comprises a first set of optical elements (12) having a first reflective layer (14) disposed on the embedded portion of the elements. The first set contributes mainly to dry retroreflection. The article further comprises a second set of optical elements (22) having a second reflective layer (24) behind a spacing layer (26). The second set contributes mainly to wet retroreflection. In one embodiment, the first and second sets of optical elements have substantially the same average diameters, refractive index, and density.

Triazole derivatives as inhibitors of 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11.beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.

Heterogeneous, composite, carbonaceous catalyst system and methods that use catalytically active gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold.

Heterogeneous, composite, carbonaceous catalyst system and methods that use catalytically active gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold.

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support.

Adapter assembly

Triazole derivatives as inhibitors of 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.

Respirator having optically active exhalation valve

Various embodiments of a respirator (10) that includes a harness (13, 16), a mask body (12), and an exhalation valve (14) are disclosed. The exhalation valve (14) can include a valve seat (20) and a flexible flap (22) that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash (26) when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.

Latching device

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A latching arrangement for complemental top and bottom door panels on a cab of a tractor includes a handle which is pivotally mounted to the top door panel between operative and inoperative positions. Biasing means in the form of a coil spring mounted between the handle member and the door normally urges the member to its inoperative position. An element connected to the lower door panel and defining a recess to receive the handle member operates to position the upper door in angular relationship to the complemental lower door member to ventilate the cab. A peripheral portion of the handle which is received in the connecting element is disposed at an angle relative to the axis about which the handle pivots to thereby define the angle at which the complemental door panels are held apart.

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF A FOOD PRODUCT.

Un procedimiento para proporcionar un producto a base de tomate que comprende: añadir un extracto de pectina metilesterasa a una pasta de tomate dispersada en caliente; incubar la pasta de tomate dispersada en caliente con la pectina metilesterasa; inactivar la pectina metilesterasa; en el que, la etapa b) se lleva a cabo en condiciones tales que la pasta de tomate aumenta su consistencia pero no gelifica sustancialmente. Con preferencia, el extracto de pectina metilesterasa se extrae de tomates verdes estabilizados por congelación y/o secado. A method for providing a tomato-based product comprising: adding a pectin methyl ester ester extract to a hot dispersed tomato paste; incubate the hot dispersed tomato paste with the pectin methyl esterase; inactivate pectin methyl esterase; wherein, step b) is carried out under conditions such that tomato paste increases its consistency but does not gel substantially. Preferably, the pectin methyl esterase extract is extracted from green tomatoes stabilized by freezing and / or drying.

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Compositions of gallium (iii) complexes for oral administration

A concentrating solar power roof module and a solar power conversion system for a roof

Módulo (102) de techo de concentración de energía solar, que comprende un dispositivo (202) de soporte, un dispositivo (204) reflector dispuesto en el dispositivo (202) de soporte, teniendo el dispositivo (204) reflector una superficie superior cilíndrica parabólica cóncava, teniendo la superficie superior cilíndrica parabólica un eje (206) focal, al menos un dispositivo (208) de retención de tubería, configurado para retener una porción (210) de tubería recta en alineación con el eje (206) focal, el módulo (102) de techo tiene un primer (212) y un segundo (214) bordes longitudinales y un primer (216) y un segundo (218) bordes transversales, el módulo (102) de techo comprende además perfiles (222, 224) de conexión previstos en los bordes (212, 214) longitudinales, cada perfil (222, 224) de conexión permite la conexión a un borde longitudinal de otro módulo de techo caracterizado porque los perfiles (226, 228) de conexión también están previstos en los bordes (216, 218) transversales, y porque todos los perfiles de conexión, tanto en los bordes longitudinales como transversales, están dispuestos para proporcionar conexiones impermeables entre los módulos (102) de techo. Solar energy concentrating roof module (102), comprising a support device (202), a reflector device (204) disposed on the support device (202), the reflector device (204) having a parabolic cylindrical upper surface concave, the parabolic cylindrical upper surface having a focal axis (206), at least one pipe retention device (208), configured to retain a straight pipe portion (210) in alignment with the focal axis (206), the module roof (102) has a first (212) and a second (214) longitudinal edges and a first (216) and a second (218) transverse edges, the roof module (102) further comprises profiles (222, 224) of provided on the longitudinal edges (212, 214), each connection profile (222, 224) allows connection to a longitudinal edge of another ceiling module characterized in that the connection ...

method of producing a heterogeneous catalyst system, catalyst system, and catalysis method

MéTODO DE PRODUZIR UM SISTEMA CATALISADOR HETEROGêNEO, SISTEMA CATALISADOR, E, MéTODO DE CATALISE. Sistemas catalisadores heterogêneos, métodos de produzir estes sistemas e métodos de usar estes sistemas, em que ouro cataliticamente ativo é depositado no meio de suporte compósito. O meio de suporte compósito é formado fornecendo-se material nanoporoso em pelo menos uma parte das superficies do material hospedeiro carbonáceo. Em formas de realização representativas, partículas hóspedes nanoporosas, relativamente finas, são revestidas ou de outro modo providas nas superficies de partículas de carvão ativado relativamente mais grosseiras. Ouro cataliticamente ativo pode ser depositado em um ou ambos dos hóspedes ou materiais hospedeiros, antes ou após o hóspede e os materiais hospedeiros serem combinados com o material hospedeiro compósito. PVD é o sistema catalisador preferido de depositar ouro. Method of Producing a Heterogeneous Catalyst System, Catalyst System, and Catalyst Method. Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of producing these systems and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited on the composite support medium. The composite support medium is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least part of the surfaces of the carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively thin nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on the relatively coarser activated carbon particle surfaces. Catalytically active gold may be deposited in one or both of the guest or host materials, before or after the guest and the host materials are combined with the composite host material. PVD is the preferred gold deposit catalyst system.

Nanoscale gold catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making such catalyst systems especially when the gold is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Catalysts, activating agents, support media, and related methodologies useful for making catalyst systems especially when the catalyst is deposited onto the support media using physical vapor deposition

Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support.

Perforated plate armor

PERFORATED PLATE ARMOR ABSTRACT Perforated plated armor (10) for pro-tecting an object (12) from damage includes outer and inner perforated steel plates (14) and (18) which have associated patterns of holes (16,20) These perforated steel plates (14,18) are heat treated to have hardened surfaces and a more ductile core and are spaced with respect to each other at outer and inner locations with respect to the object (12) to be protected. The patterns of holes (16,20) of the perforated steel plates (14,18) are offset with respect to each other to prevent straight line penetration of any particle through both plates. An inner backing plate (28) preferably made of aluminum is also provided to stop any particles that might penetrate both perforated steel plates (14,18). Fillers (22,24) and connectors (26) space the outer and inner perforated steel plates (14,18) and the aluminum backing plate (28) with respect to each other.

8a-azalides, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment

Compounds are disclosed which are represented by formula (I) as well as salts and hydrates thereof wherein in part: X represents CH2, CHF, CF2, C=CH2, CHSR, CHCH3, C=S, C=O or CHOR. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Food grater with pour control

A food grater having a housing, a food hopper, a reversible grating barrel removably carried by the housing and disposed at an open end of the hopper for grating food, such as cheese, contained therein, and a detachable end cap covering an open end of the grating barrel for allowing controlled dispensing of the grated food, is disclosed. A press plate configured to fit within the hopper at an open end opposite the grating barrel engages food disposed therein and moves the same into contact with the grating barrel. The detachable end cap includes concentric first and second parts, the first part including a passage defined thereon through which grated food may pass and the second part including at least two distinct areas each having an opening defined thereon, at least one of the first and second parts being movable relative to the other such that the two distinct areas of the second part may be aligned with the passage on the first part.

Novel prolines as antimicrobial agents

Transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) synthetase inhibitors, salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof of general formula (I), wherein Ar is aryl and heteroaryl; L is -C(O)N(Q)CH2-, or -CR?10R11OCR12R13¿-; Q is hydrido, -(CH¿2?)mCO2H and -(CH2)mCO2CH3, m is 1, 2, 3, and 4; R1, R?2, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13¿ are hydrido or lower alkyl; wherein Het is a heterocyclic moiety, the inhibitors are suitable for use as antimicrobial agents.

Respirator having optically active exhalation valve

Various embodiments of a respirator (10) that includes a harness (13, 16), a mask body (12), and an exhalation valve (14) are disclosed. The exhalation valve (14) can include a valve seat (20) and a flexible flap (22) that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash (26) when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.

Mandoline with adjustable cutting depth

A food slicer is disclosed having a frame with a track thereon, an adjustable pre-cut surface attached to the frame, a post-cut surface attached to the frame following the pre-cut surface, a blade disposed on the frame between the two surfaces, and a sliding mechanism movably secured within the track of the frame and engaged to support the adjustable pre-cut surface across the entire width of the surface, wherein sliding movement of the mechanism within the track raises and lowers the pre-cut surface relative to the blade. The track of the food slicer may include a plurality of detents for indexed movement of the sliding mechanism and the pre-cut surface may be made of a translucent or even transparent material to permit accurate placement of a catch bowl for the sliced food items.

Triazole derivatives as inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

Triazole derivatives of structural formula (I) are selective inhibitors of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Charging case

Method of making an electret

Heterogeneous, composite, carbonaceous catalyst system and methods that use catalytically active gold

Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold.

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge (4502) having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct (4500) formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Audio assembly

Triazole derivatives as inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1

A solar energy concentrating roof module and a solar energy conversion system for a roof

Wound package construct

A wound package construct (10) includes a first wound strip of package material that establishes an inner liner layer (2), a second wound strip of material that establishes an intermediate bodystock layer (4), and a third wound strip of material or cover strip (20) that covers a seam (8) formed by the wound bodystock layer (4) but that does not cover all of the outer surface area of the wound bodystock layer (4). Therefore, the width of the cover strip (20) is less than the width of the bodystock strip (4). As a result, the cover strip (20) is not wide enough to cover the entire outer surface of the wound bodystock layer (4) such that, after the cover strip (20) is wrapped to cover the spiral bodystock seam (8), areas of the bodystock layer (4) remain exposed between the two opposed length- wise edges of the cover strip (20).

Patient bed search system

An automated search system uses data indicating clinical and non-clinical needs of a patient to provide a ranked list of candidate beds, status of beds and availability of a specific type of bed having a particular set of clinical attributes, using a score value derived using configurable rules for comparing patient requirements with bed characteristics. A patient bed search system includes at least one repository including bed information for multiple beds in a healthcare facility comprising multiple clinical attributes including current availability for individual beds of the multiple beds. A bed management processor automatically employs the bed information in providing data representing a candidate list of beds for a particular patient in response to clinical and non-clinical requirements associated with the particular patient and a request to allocate a bed for the particular patient. A user interface generates data representing at least one display image presenting the candidate list of beds for a particular patient.

Charging case

User interface for interacting with plural real-time data sources

Compositions of gallium (iii) complexes for oral administration

The present invention relates to oral dosage forms of GaQ3 derivatives with an enteric or delayed release coating, wherein said GaQ3 is admixed with a dispersant and in amorphous or nanoparticulate form. The preparation of said oral dosage forms is also disclosed. Such dosage forms are useful for the treatment of disease, including, but not limited to, cancer.

Armor plate having triangular holes

ARMOR PLATE HAVING TRIANGULAR HOLES ABSTRACT Armor plate (10) is disclosed as includ-ing at least one hardened steel plate (14,18) having triangular holes (16,20) arranged in a repeating pattern. Webs (40,42 and 44,46) are located between the triangular holes to provide lightweight armor without any ballistic gaps. The triangular holes (16,20) are shaped and positioned with respect to each other such that the webs (40,42 and 44,46) are generally straight. Each steel plate disclosed has its associated triangular hole (16,20) provided with the same size and shape as each other which are preferably in the shape of equilateral triangles.

Magnetic button adapter system and method for manufacturing

This invention features magnetic, laundry tolerant, no-sew button adapters that convert traditional shirt buttons into magnetic closures to help people with dexterity limitations. The adapters simply attach to any shirt to help make getting dressed easier and a restore a crucial activity of daily living. Users can simply push the lapels of a shirt together to engage magnetic force, activating the buttons to snap into place. The shirt can be opened easily by pulling the lapels apart to undress.

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts

Portable physical parallel bar system

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for a portable parallel bar system. The system is easily folded as a portable configuration by resting one or more stanchions on a platform of the device. Transport mechanisms may be deployed for easier transport of the device. Cross-members may be employed to provide stability to the device when in the unfolded or in-use configuration.

Dual needle delivery system that connects and deploys needles of a medication delivery device

A medication delivery patch that is applied to the skin and activated to deliver a medication or other fluid into or through the skin. The patch may be completely mechanically driven, with no electronic components, for low cost, safety, and reliability. Pressing an activation button may set in motion a sequence of mechanical events that result in a needle exiting the patch into the skin of the user, and flow of fluid from an internal pouch in the patch into the user. When delivery is complete, another sequence of mechanical events may occur to retract the needle from the skin and stop the flow of fluid, and to show a visible indicator that delivery is complete. The patch may contain a fluid channel, such as a microfluidic channel, that controls the rate and time of delivery; this channel can be configured or selected for different medications or use cases.

Smart scheduling of TSCH networks to avoid self-interference

A wireless communication system includes a network manager configured to wirelessly communicate with a plurality of wireless nodes of a wireless network. The network manager and at least one wireless node include a transceiver connected to transmit and receive wireless communication via an antenna. The network manager and/or the wireless node include a cognitive engine configured to receive information regarding an environment of the wireless network as input and, in response, generate configuration data as output. Subsequent communication on the wireless network is updated using the configuration data.

Recipe-based shopping list service method and system

An interface is rendered on a user-operated device. Selections are made with respect to a first set of options by the user operating the interface. A list of potential food dishes for further selection by the user is presented within the interface based on the selections. A food dish selection is received from the user through the interface. A recipe for the selected food dish is generated and presented within the interface based on the food dish selection and a list of ingredients needed for the recipe are generated as a shopping list for the user to obtain at a store. In an embodiment, a navigation route to obtain the ingredients within the store is provided to the user when the user is at the store, allowing the user to traverse the route within the store and obtain each of the ingredients.

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Digital layaway

A virtual layaway service is provided. A user-facing interface to the service is accessed through a transaction interface associated with transaction terminals of a retailer or associated with mobile retail applications of the retailer provided on user-operated devices. The service flags transaction histories or records with items placed in layaway and payment progress made toward paying off the items using an existing transaction system and an existing loyalty system of the retailer. Customers can view payment progress, add new items to layaway, and make payments via the user-facing interface of the service. Angel donors also view the items designated for layaway and can make donations to specific items or all the items via the user-facing interface.