Portable exercise apparatus

A portable exercise apparatus consists of several lightweight, separate components. The apparatus has a resilient, flexible, somewhat bouncy base member shaped as a half spheroid, having rounded lateral surfaces and a substantially flat bottom surface. A height adjustable support post member is connected to and extends up from the base member. It is removeably secured to the base member. A foot supporting member comprising laterally extending support arms is removeably attached to the upper end of the post member. The apparatus supports the feet and legs of the user, by maintaining the legs elevated at a selected height off the ground, when the user is lying on his or her back in a sit-up position. In this position, with legs supported, the user can do a variety of rotational and sit-up type exercises.

Electronic command and control device for an electromagnetic actuator and electromagnetic actuator thereof

Device for the command and control of the electric power supply of one or more windings of an electromagnetic actuator, comprising a plurality of electronic means configured to receive at the input either a direct current feeding voltage or alternatively an alternating current feeding voltage and to generate at the output a first digital command signal suitable for triggering an activation phase of the electromagnetic actuator in which at least one the one or more windings is powered, for a first predefined and adjustable time interval, with an activation current, a second digital command signal suitable for triggering a maintenance phase of the electromagnetic actuator in which the one or more windings are powered with a maintenance current having an intensity lower than the activation current, and a third digital command signal suitable for triggering a third phase of deactivation of the electromagnetic actuator in which the power supply of the one or more windings is interrupted for a second predefined and adjustable time interval.

Methods and apparatus for sensing a memory cell

Methods of operating a memory include selectively discharging a data line through a memory cell selected for sensing, discharging a sense node to the data line while a voltage level of the sense node is greater than a voltage level of the data line, and inhibiting discharging of the data line to the sense node while the voltage level of the data line is greater than the voltage level of the sense node. Sense circuits include a path between an input node and a sense node facilitating current flow from the sense node to the input node when a voltage level of the sense node is greater than a voltage level of the input node and inhibiting current flow from the input node to the sense node when the voltage level of the sense node is less than the voltage level of the input node.

Complex computer environment installation

An install request including a hierarchy of a complex computer environment is received, wherein the hierarchy comprises a first component needed on the first computer and one or more other components needed in the complex computer environment. One or more other computers on which to install the one or mother components is determined. Responsive to determining the one or more other computer on which to install the one or more other components, installation of the one or more other components on the one or mother other computers is initiated.

Program suspend-resume techniques in non-volatile storage

In one example, a nonvolatile memory device, such as a NAND flash memory device, includes an array of non-volatile memory cells. Program operations performed by the memory may be suspended (e.g., in order to service a high priority read request). The memory device includes a timer to track a duration of time the program operation is suspended. Upon program resume, the controller applies a program voltage after resume that is adjusted based on the duration of time the program operation is suspended.

Pre-compensation of memory threshold voltage

Methods of operating a memory include storing a first target data state of multiple possible data states of a first memory cell to be programmed in a target data latch coupled to a data node, storing at least one bit of a second target data state of the multiple possible data states of a second memory cell to be programmed in an aggressor data latch coupled to the data node, and programming the first memory cell and performing a program verify operation for the first target data state to determine if the first memory cell is verified for the first target data state. The program verify operation including: an intermediate verify corresponding to an amount of aggression to apply a voltage to the data node when performing the intermediate verify, based on the at least one bit of the second target state stored in the aggressor data latch; and a program verify corresponding to a condition of no aggression to apply to the voltage to the data node when performing the program verify, based on the at least one bit of the second target state stored in the aggressor data latch. The methods including inhibiting the first memory cell from further programming if the first memory cell is verified during the intermediate verify and the at least one bit in the aggressor data latch corresponds to the particular amount of aggression, or the first memory cell is verified during the program verify and the at least one bit in the aggressor data latch corresponds to the condition of no aggression. The second memory cell is a neighbor of the first memory cell.

Configuration of a memory device for programming memory cells

Memories having a controller configured to perform methods during programming operations including apply a first voltage level to a data line selectively connected to a selected memory cell selected, apply a lower second voltage level to a select gate connected between the data line and the memory cell, decrease the voltage level applied to the data line from the first voltage level to a third voltage level while continuing to apply the second voltage level to the select gate, increase the voltage level applied to the select gate from the second voltage level to a fourth voltage level after the voltage level of the data line settles to the third voltage level, and apply a programming voltage to the memory cell after increasing the voltage level applied to the select gate to the fourth voltage level.

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer assay

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer Analysis

Copolymer assay

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer assay

Copolymer assay

The present invention provides methods and compositions for evaluating one or more properties of an amino acid copolymer.

Copolymer Analysis

Un método para evaluar una propiedad de acetato de glatiramer, comprendiendo el método: (a) proporcionar al menos una célula mieloide; (b) poner en contacto al menos una célula mieloide con una cantidad de acetato de glatiramer e IFN-γ a una concentración y un periodo de tiempo suficiente para inducir que la célula exprese una o más proteínas inducidas por IFN-γ seleccionadas del grupo que consiste en: proteína 10 inducible por interferón- &gamma: (IP-10), quimioatrayente-α de células T inducible con interferón (I-TAC) y monocina inducida por interferón-γ (MIG) y (c) detectar la proteína inducida seleccionada del grupo que consiste en: proteína 10 inducible por interferón- γ (IP- 10), quimioatrayente-α de células T inducible con interferón (I-TAC) y monocina inducida por interferón-γ (MIG) para evaluar una propiedad de acetato de glatiramer. A method of evaluating a glatiramer acetate property, the method comprising: (a) providing at least one myeloid cell; (b) contacting at least one myeloid cell with a quantity of glatiramer acetate and IFN-γ at a concentration and a period of time sufficient to induce the cell to express one or more IFN-γ-induced proteins selected from the group that Consists of: interferon- & gamma-inducible protein 10: (IP-10), interferon-inducible T-cell chemoattractant-α (I-TAC) and interferon-γ-induced monokin (MIG) and (c) detecting the selected induced protein from the group consisting of: interferon-γ-inducible protein 10 (IP-10), interferon-inducible T-cell chemoattractant-α (I-TAC) and interferon-γ-induced monokin (MIG) to evaluate a property of glatiramer.

Cmc combustor panel attachment arrangement

A combustor liner assembly includes a first liner panel that has a first forward end and a first aft end. A second liner panel has a second forward end and a second aft end. A support band has a plurality of circumferentially spaced holes. The support band is arranged between the first liner panel and the second liner panel. The support band has a protrusion with a first angled surface and a second angled surface. The first angled surface is in engagement with the first aft end and the second angled surface in engagement with the second forward end.

Data strobe multiplexer

Devices and techniques are disclosed herein for determining, using a host device, a timing relationship between a data strobe signal, such as from an embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) device, and an internal clock signal. The host device can control a delay circuit using the determined timing relationship, such as to align received read data for sampling, or to determine or adjust a delay value of the delay circuit.

Coaxial cable communications systems and apparatus employing single and multiple sinewave modulation and demodulation techniques

A method for generating a substantially sinusoidal waveform containing encoded digital data having one of a first value and a second value at selected phase angles .theta.n comprises generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a first function at phase angles lying outside of regions having a range .DELTA..theta. beginning at each phase angle .theta.n, said first function being Y=sin.theta.; generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by the first function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of .DELTA..theta. beginning at each phase angle .theta.n where data of the first value is to be encoded; and generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a second function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of .DELTA..theta. associated with each phase angle .theta.n where data of the second value is to be encoded, the second function being different from Y=sin.theta..

Methods and devices for low speed low torque testing of a rotor in a turbomachinery

Methods and devices for performing a low torque low speed test to determine whether a rotor of a turbomachinery is free to rotate are provided. A method includes automatically applying a torque to the rotor, the torque gradually increasing up to a predetermined torque value. The method further includes monitoring the speed of the rotor while the torque is gradually increased. The method also includes outputting an indication that the rotor is free to rotate after the speed of the rotor becomes positive, or outputting an indication that the rotor is locked when the speed of the rotor remains zero and the applied torque has reached the predetermined torque value.

Rolling mill for rolling hollow or, in all cases, concave rod-shaped bodies

HAMMOCK

Down conductor

A cable for at least partly channelling electrical energy generated by a flash of lightning, the cable including a plurality of concentric, annular layers, extending along a length of the cable, the layers including: an electrically conductive first layer, a middle layer surrounding the electrically conductive first layer, the middle layer including: a first at least partially conductive annular layer; a second at least partially conductive annular layer; and a substantially electrically non conductive annular layer positioned between the first at least partially conductive annular layer and second at least partially conductive annular layer, and an electrically conductive second layer surrounding the middle layer wherein the first at least partially conductive annular layer, the substantially electrically non conductive annular layer and the second at least partially conductive annular layer are simultaneously extruded during construction of the cable. 110liGlE3 112A-ASL 1l1'4&\ il6

Neural regeneration using human bone morphogenetic proteins

Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing growth of neural cells, and repairing neural defects in a mammal. The method comprises administering to said mammal at the site of neural defect, damage or depletion, an effective amount of a bone morphogenetic protein, either in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, or adsorbed to a suitable matrix. The device comprises bone morphogenetic protein, optionally in combination with other factors, adsorbed on a suitable matrix and contained within an artificial nerve replacement vessel.

Method for starting a gas turbine

Method of starting a gas turbine, comprising the steps of providing an apparatus (1) for regulating the flow of fuel in a gas turbine, the apparatus (1) comprising a main line (4) connecting a fuel source (2) to a nozzle array (N); an auxiliary line (8) connecting the fuel source (2) to the nozzle array (N); the method further comprises the steps of keeping the main line (4) sealed while increasing the auxiliary line (8) fuel flow rate; firing the gas turbine while keeping the main line (4) sealed; after the combustion has started in the gas turbine, opening the main line (4) for increasing the main line (4) fuel flow rate; the auxiliary line (8) maximum flow rate is less than the main line (4) maximum flow rate.

Methods and compositions for evaluating and treating fibrosis

Staphylococcus nepalensis releases corisin, a peptide conserved in diverse staphylococci, that induces apoptosis of lung epithelial cells. Therefore, methods and apparatus for detecting the presence of corisin in a biological sample of a patient are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions, such as antibodies, and methods for treating patents having or suspected of having fibrosis.

Methods and compositions for evaluating and treating fibrosis

Staphylococcus nepalensis releases corisin, a peptide conserved in diverse staphylococci, that induces apoptosis of lung epithelial cells. Therefore, methods and apparatus for detecting the presence of corisin in a biological sample of a patient are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions, such as antibodies, and methods for treating patents having or suspected of having fibrosis.

Acoustic attenuation device for sound propagated along an air path

Dye dispensing system

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.

Methods for managing adverse events in patient populations requiring transfusion

Method for transfusion medicine to reduce adverse events in transfusion patient populations based on underlying patient physiology.

Method of detecting anomalies in a communication system using numerical packet features

A method (200) of detecting anomalies in a communication system, the method comprising: providing (202) a first packet flow portion (PFPl) and a second packet flow portion (PFP2); extracting (203) samples of a numerical feature (x) associated to a traffic status of the first and second packet flow portions; computing (204) from said extracted samples a first statistical dispersion quantity (Dq1) and a second statistical dispersion quantity (Dq2) of the numerical feature associated with the first and second packet flow portions, respectively; computing (205) from said dispersion quantities a variation quantity (Δ) representing a dispersion change from the first packet flow portion to the second packet flow portion; comparing (206) the variation quantity (Δ) with a comparison value (Thr); detecting (207) an anomaly in the system in response to said comparison.

Pyridinone derivatives and their use as selective alk-2 inhibitors

The invention relates to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Footwear

Laser receiver with out-of-plumb indication and compensation

A laser receiver is provided that is capable of providing an accurate indication of laser receiver tilt and correcting a generated elevation signal based upon the indicated laser receiver tilt. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a laser receiver is provided comprising a laser beam detection unit, an inclination detection unit, and suitable laser receiver control circuitry. The laser beam detection unit is arranged to enable production of an elevation signal indicative of an elevation of a laser beam relative to the laser receiver. The inclination detection unit comprises a reference light source, an optical fiber, and an optical detector. The optical fiber defines a light input end and a light output end and is coupled to the reference light source such that light from the reference light source enters at the light input end and exits from the light output end as an output beam of light. The optical detector is arranged to receive the output beam of light. The inclination detection unit is arranged to permit the output end of the optical fiber to move relative to the optical detector as the primary receiver axis tilts relative to a vertical reference axis. The optical detector is arranged to produce an optical detection signal indicative of a position of the output beam on the optical detector. The laser receiver control circuitry is arranged to generate a receiver tilt signal from the optical detection signal. The receiver tilt signal is indicative of a degree to which the primary receiver axis is tilted relative to the vertical reference axis. The laser receiver control circuitry is also arranged to correct the elevation signal as a function of the receiver tilt signal.

Automatic biometric identification based on face recognition and support vector machines

An automatic biometric identification method based on face recognition and support vector machines, includes enrolling a user to generate a user's reference template; and identifying the user based on the user's reference template, wherein generating a user's reference template includes acquiring a number of user's face images, and training a one-class support vector machine based on the user's face images only.

Dye dispensing system

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.

Seat suspension assembly

COMPOSITION CONTAINING SEQUOIA EXTRACT IN PUMPKIN OIL TO MAINTAIN PROSTATE FUNCTIONALITY

Device for reducing fan-generated noise

The present invention relates to a device (10) for reducing fan-generated noise, comprising: a plurality of grid elements (201, 902) identifying a main development plane, and empty portions (202) delimited by the grid elements (201, 902) and configured for the passage of an air flow through the device (10), wherein each of the grid elements (201, 902) comprises a respective inner cavity (501, 903) delimited by side walls, the side walls defining at least one tube opening (401) facing a respective one of the empty portions (202) and substantially orthogonal to the main development plane, the inner cavity (501, 903) being acoustic resonant for reducing the fan-generated noise. The device (10) has a substantially circular overall shape (101, 102, 103, 104) having a substantially circular outer edge (203), first grid elements (201) of the grid elements (201, 902) having their main direction of development aligned to the outer edge (203), the first grid elements (201) being tangentially arranged and aligned with each other on concentric circumferences in the substantially circular overall shape (101, 102, 103, 104).

Optimized Dynamic Routing in a network, in particular in an optical telecommunication network

A routing method for a network including a first type of nodes and a second type of nodes, in particular an optical telecommunication network including transparent codes and regenerating nodes, includes: constructing a simplified network topology including the given node, the second nodes, first paths between the given node and the second nodes and second paths between each couple of second nodes, wherein the first and second paths pass only through first nodes and have an acceptable run-through cost, and, if the given node receives a routing request specifying a destination node that is reachable only through a second node, constructing an enhanced network topology by adding to the simplified network topology the destination node and third paths between the destination node and the second nodes that pass only through first nodes and have an acceptable run-through cost; and searching for a path having the lowest run-through cost from the given node to the destination node in the enhanced network topology.

Single clock reference for compressed domain processing systems

A device and method for utilizing a single clock signal to generate a digital data stream signal for transmission in a compressed domain transmission system. The device includes a plurality of packetized elementary stream encoders electronically coupled to a transport stream encoder electronically coupled to an output interface adapted to generate the digital data stream signal. The method includes: operating each of the packetized elementary stream encoders responsively to the single clock sequence to generate a plurality of packetized elementary stream signals; operating the transport stream encoder responsively to the single clock signal to form a transport stream signal from the plurality of packetized elementary stream signals, wherein the transport stream signal includes a plurality of data packets each formed using the transport stream encoder and select ones of the plurality of data packets formed by the transport stream encoder include synchronization data; and, operating the output interface responsively to the single clock reference to output the digital data stream signal in compliance with an predefined manner.

System and method for the automatic setup of switched circuits based on traffic prediction in a telecommunications network

An optical network is configured so as to dedicate a first portion of lightpaths to high priority traffic, and leaving a second portion of lightpaths available for low priority traffic. The high priority traffic entering the high priority lightpaths is monitored. In case of detection of a burst in high priority traffic, at least of the low priority lightpaths is torn down, so as to make available network resources within the network. Then, a new temporary lightpath is set up using the available network resources, and high priority traffic is routed on the temporary lightpath.

Imager controlling destination of its output

A printer has its software controlling the selection of each of its output bins for receiving printed sheets in accordance with the type of media printed. Each type of media has its printed sheets directed to a specific output bin. An output bin may receive sheets of more than one type of media, but the printed sheets of each type of media will be directed to only one output bin or logically linked output bins.

Methods and devices for low speed low torque testing of a rotor in a turbomachinery

Methods and devices for performing a low torque low speed test to determine whether a rotor of a turbomachinery is free to rotate are provided. A method includes automatically applying a torque to the rotor, the torque gradually increasing up to a predetermined torque value. The method further includes monitoring the speed of the rotor while the torque is gradually increased. The method also includes outputting an indication that the rotor is free to rotate after the speed of the rotor becomes positive, or outputting an indication that the rotor is locked when the speed of the rotor remains zero and the applied torque has reached the predetermined torque value.

Dye dispensing system

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

Methods for managing adverse events in patient populations requiring transfusion

【課題】輸血を必要とする患者における炎症反応を低減させるのに使用するための酸素除去保存血液組成物の提供。【解決手段】輸血を必要とする患者における炎症反応を低減させるのに使用するための酸素除去保存血液組成物であって、前記酸素除去保存血液組成物が、保存期間の間保存される前に２０％以下の初期酸素飽和を有し、前記酸素除去保存血液組成物が、同一保存期間の間保存された非酸素除去保存血液組成物と比較して、ロイコトリエンＢ４、トロンボキサンＢ２及びヒドロキシエイコサテトラエン酸（ＨＥＴＥ）からなる群から選ばれる少なくとも１つの炎症因子レベルが低下している、前記酸素除去保存血液組成物。【選択図】図１

Single clock reference for compressed domain processing systems

A device and method for utilizing a single clock signal (300) to generate a digital data stream signal for transmission in a compressed domain transmission system. The device includes a plurality of packetized elementary stream encoders (100) electronically coupled to a transport stream encoder (200) electronically coupled to an output interface (600) to generate the digital stream signal. The method uses the single clock reference signal (300) to operate each of the packetized elementary stream encoders (100) to generate a plurality of packetized elementary signals, operate the transport stream encoder (200) to form a transport stream signal from the plurality of packetized elementary stream signals, operate the output interface (600) to output the digital stream signal in a predetermined manner.

Thermoplastic friction composition and friction element thereof

Methods for age appearance simulation

Methods and systems for age appearance simulation of a consumer. The method includes receiving an image of the consumer (including a face of the consumer), determining an ethnicity of the consumer, determining an age of the patient, and determining a desired simulated age of the consumer. An altered image to represent the desired simulated age of the consumer may then be created, where altering the image includes utilizing a statistical ethnic aging model to alter at least one of a shape of the face, a color of the face, and a texture of the face. The altered image the first altered image may be provided for display to the consumer.

ELECTRONIC COMMAND AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR, AND RELATIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR

Phenolic foams

Neural regeneration using human bone morphogenetic proteins

Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing growth of neural cells, and repairing neural defects in a mammal. The method comprises administering to said mammal at the site of neural defect, damage or depletion, an effective amount of a bone morphogenetic protein, either in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, or adsorbed to a suitable matrix. The device comprises bone morphogenetic protein, optionally in combination with other factors, adsorbe d on a suitable matrix and contained within an artificial nerve replacement vessel.

Easily expandable transport stream encoder

A transport stream encoder is disclosed which comprises a plurality of FIFO buffers coupled to sources of component signals. Each of the FIFO buffers has a data output terminal for producing component signal data. A packetizer has a data input terminal for receiving component signal data, and produces a packet stream. A data bus is coupled in common to the data output terminals of the FIFO buffers and the data input terminal of the packetizer.

Rolling mill for rolling hollow rod-shaped bodies or, in any case, concave

Un laminador para laminar cuerpos en forma de barra huecos o, en cualquier caso, cóncavos, comprendiendo dicho laminador una sección (10) de laminación con una pluralidad de cajas de laminación y/o matrices (11) de laminación dispuestas en sucesión para definir un eje Y de laminación, comprendiendo dicho laminador además medios de movimiento para mover un mandril (20) y una pieza en bruto hueca (21) montada sobre una porción (22) de extremo de dicho mandril (20) a lo largo de dicho eje Y de laminación y a través de dichas cajas de laminación o matrices (11) de laminación sucesivamente; caracterizado por que dichos medios de movimiento están estructurados para mover dicho mandril (20) y dicha pieza en bruto (21) a lo largo de una dirección de laminación paralela a dicho eje Y de laminación y a través de dichas cajas de laminación o matrices (11) de laminación en sucesión aplicando una tracción sobre dicho mandril (20). A rolling mill for rolling hollow or, in any case, concave bar-shaped bodies, said rolling mill comprising a rolling section (10) with a plurality of rolling stands and/or rolling dies (11) arranged in succession to define a rolling Y axis, said rolling mill further comprising moving means for moving a mandrel (20) and a hollow blank (21) mounted on an end portion (22) of said mandrel (20) along said Y axis and through said rolling stands or rolling dies (11) successively; characterized in that said moving means is structured to move said mandrel (20) and said blank (21) along a rolling direction parallel to said rolling axis Y and through said rolling stands or dies (11 ) rolling in succession applying a traction on said mandrel (20).

Single clock reference for compressed domain processing systems

A device and method for utilizing a single clock signal (300) to generate a digital data stream signal for transmission in a compressed domain transmission system. The device includes a plurality of packetized elementary stream encoders (100) electronically coupled to a transport stream encoder (200) electronically coupled to an output interface (600) to generate the digital stream signal. The method uses the single clock reference signal (300) to operate each of the packetized elementary stream encoders (100) to generate a plurality of packetized elementary signals, operate the transport stream encoder (200) to form a transport stream signal from the plurality of packetized elementary stream signals, operate the output interface (600) to output the digital stream signal in a predetermined manner.

Flat-iron provided with a steam ejection device

Context-sensitive conversational interface

A context-aware account management system is described. The system receives a partial request and parses the partial request to identify one or more characters in the partial request. The system determines a plurality of valid requests that include the one or more characters, for instance in response to querying one or more data structures and/or generating the valid requests using a trained machine learning model. The system generates a suggested request by selecting one of the plurality of valid requests, and in some cases, by identifying valid values for variables within the selected one of the plurality of valid requests by querying one or more data structures and/or generating the valid values using a trained machine learning model. The system outputs the suggested request and receives a confirmation in response. The system performs an action indicated by the suggested request using a user account indicated by the suggested request.

Methods and compositions for evaluating and treating fibrosis

Catalyst comprising a metal substrate

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A catalyst comprising a metal or alloy substrate which is normally not oxidation resistant at high temperature, an oxidation resistant coating applied to the substrate, the coating comprising aluminum metal powder in a ceramic binder, a high surface area catalytic washcoat over the oxidation resistant coating and a catalytically active platinum group metal associated with the washcoat.

Complex computer environment installation

An install request including a hierarchy of a complex computer environment is received, wherein the hierarchy comprises a first component needed on the first computer and one or more other components needed in the complex computer environment. One or more other computers on which to install the one or more components is determined. Responsive to determining the one or more other computer on which to install the one or more other components, installation of the one or more other components on the one or more other computers is initiated.

Automated decisioning based on predicted user intent

A system for automated account interaction receives historical information associated with an account corresponding to a user. The historical information identifies a transaction involving the account. The system uses one or more trained machine learning models to identify an intent for the transaction at least in part by inputting the historical information to the trained machine learning models. The system uses the trained machine learning models to generate a recommended transaction at least in part by inputting the intent for the transaction to the trained machine learning models. The system outputs the recommended transaction and receives a confirmation regarding the recommended transaction.

Capturing an image of a scene from a captured sequence of scene portions

Billet loader for extrusion presses

Reading even data lines or odd data lines coupled to memory cell strings

A method for reading an array of memory cells includes enabling a current to flow through even data lines of the array of memory cells. The method includes blocking a current from flowing through odd data lines of the array of memory cells. The method includes sensing data stored in memory cells coupled to the even data lines.

Pyridinone derivatives and their use as selective ALK-2 inhibitors

The invention relates to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Packet and optical routing equipment and method

A packet and optical routing equipment (2) exchanges multiplexed optical signals with other equipment in a network and exchanges branch non-packet and packet signals with client equipment. The entering branch non-packet signals are converted into electric signals by a non-packet interface (14) and supplied directly to an electric switching unit (13); the entering packet branch signals are converted into electric signals, supplied to a packet forwarding module (15) and routed to the electric switching unit (13). The electric switching unit (13) switches the electric signals toward a WDM interface (12) that converts them into optical signals at selected wavelengths that are added to the multiplexed optical signals. The entering multiplexed optical signals that should be terminated in the equipment are extracted, converted into electrical signals, and electrically switched toward the non-packet interface (14) or the packet forwarding module (15) according to whether they are of non-packet or of a packet type. The switching unit (13) is of configurable type and may switch a variable ratio of electric non-packet and packet signals according to the traffic requirements.

Steam iron

Restraint for articles such as fishing poles

A restraint for holding fishing poles to the deck of a boat includes an anchor screwed to the deck, a unidirectional snap fastener having its base portion screwed to the deck, and a double strand of bungee cord or other resilient strand extending from the anchor to a cap of the snap fastener. The unidirectional snap fastener is oriented so that no amount of force pulling up on the bungee cord will release the snap fastener, but a slight tug on a side of the snap fastener opposite to the anchor will easily cause it to release. The cap of the snap fastener includes a looped tab to facilitate separating it from the base. The anchor may be secured in the end wall of a hatch cover; the snap fastener may be secured adjacent to a gunwale.

Anonymous respondent method for evaluating business performance

A system for providing accurate, quantifiable and reproducible assessments of an organization's performance based on predetermined criteria. The system includes a telecommunications infrastructure administered by a survey administrator. Employees or non-employees of a company or other organization to be evaluated log on to the system and answer a plurality of questions relating to various aspects of the business entity's operations. The information may be obtained through Internet communications or through touch-tone telephone systems. The data is stored in a database and subsequently analyzed by the survey administrator for evaluation and forecasting of the business entity's performance.

INTEGRATED AND MODULAR SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A ROAD SAFETY BARRIER AND A SOUNDPROOFING PANEL

Fuel cell and process for its operation

Dried pasta based on legumes and process for the production thereof

A dried pasta based on a meal comprising a pre-cooked flour of peeled legumes in an amount of at least 50% by weight of the total weight of the meal, wherein said dried pasta is free of binding agents and said legume flourhas a protein dispersability index (PDI) greater than or equal to 55.

Method for starting a gas turbine

Method of starting a gas turbine, comprising the steps of providing an apparatus (1) for regulating the flow of fuel in a gas turbine, the apparatus (1) comprising a main line (4) connecting a fuel source (2) to a nozzle array (N); an auxiliary line (8) connecting the fuel source (2) to the nozzle array (N); the method further comprises the steps of keeping the main line (4) sealed while increasing the auxiliary line (8) fuel flow rate; firing the gas turbine while keeping the main line (4) sealed; after the combustion has started in the gas turbine, opening the main line (4) for increasing the main line (4) fuel flow rate; the auxiliary line (8) maximum flow rate is less than the main line (4) maximum flow rate.

Accessory for cleaning device

Accessory (10) for cleaning device of the domestic or industrial type, the device able to be a vacuum cleaner of the type for solids, liquids or multi-functional, the accessory (10) including at least an intake pipe (12) equipped with means (11) to connect it to the drive organs of the cleaning device and a cleaning and/or intake element (14) connected at the lower part to the intake pipe (12) with joint or articulated joint means (13), the cleaning and/or intake element (14) including a first operating position occupying a minimum space and a second operating position occupying a maximum space, the transition from the first to the second position being governed by the activation of drive means (15) cooperating with the handle of the intake pipe (12).

Coaxial cable communications systems and methods employing single and multiple sinewave modulation and demodulation techniques

A method for generating a substantially sinusoidal waveform containing encoded digital data having one of a first value and a second value at selected phase angles θ n comprises generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a first function at phase angles lying outside of regions having a range Δθ beginning at each phase angle θ n , said first function being Y=sin θ; generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by the first function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of Δθ beginning at each phase angle θ n where data of the first value is to be encoded; and generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a second function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of Δθ associated with each phase angle θ n where data of the second value is to be encoded, the second function being different from Y=sin θ.

Apparatus to disconnect and restore a secondary electric power network

Dye dispensing system

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

Method and apparatus for time base recovery and processing

An apparatus and method for receiving a bitstream containing timing information and respective program information, the program information is processed and associated with locally generated timing information to form an output bitstream, the locally generated timing information is synchronized to the received timing information so that the timing relationships of the received program information are preserved even after the program information is processed.

method for managing adverse events in patient populations requiring transfusion

a presente invenção trata de um método para medicina de transfusão para reduzir eventos adversos em populações de pacientes de transfusão com base em fisiologia de paciente subjacente. The present invention is directed to a method for transfusion medicine for reducing adverse events in transfusion patient populations based on underlying patient physiology.

Pyridinone derivatives and their use as selective alk-2 inhibitors

The invention relates to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

LAMINATE FOR THE LAMINATION OF ASTIFORM ELEMENTS CABLES OR OTHERWISE CONCAVES

Extension and support for electric clippers

An open top shoe having a slotted end cap, an opened end, a bottom wall and opposing side walls contoured to removably support a commercially available industrial electric foliage clipper, is integrally supported to an elongated pole that may be telescopic and includes a slotted end cap at one end to encapsulate the aft end of the clipper and a portion of the handle. A strap attached by a cord to the shoe is adapted to secure the trigger to the clipper's handle and place the clipper in the active condition. An electrical extension cord with a male plug is attached internally at the bottom of the pole and a detachable end cap fits into the end of the pole to close the end and the male plug. A female plug adapted to fit into the male plug of the clipper is secured to the end of the electrical extension cord that snakes through a hole formed on the upper end of the pole. Straps supported to the side walls of the shoe secure the clipper in place and prevent the clipper from dislodging from the bottom wall.

Single and multiple sinewave modulation and demodulation techniques, apparatus, and communications systems

A method for generating a substantially sinusoidal waveform containing encoded digital data having one of a first value and a second value at selected phase angles .theta. n comprises generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a first function at phase angles lying outside of regions having a range .DELTA..theta. beginning at each phase angle .theta. n, said first function being Y = sin.theta.; generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by the first functional phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of .DELTA..theta. beginning at each phase angle .theta. n where data of the first value is to be encoded; and generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a second function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of .DELTA..theta. associated with each phase angle .theta. n where data of the second value is to be encoded, the second function being different from Y=sin.theta..

System and method for the automatic setup of switched circuits based on traffic prediction in a telecommunications network

An optical network is configured so as to dedicate a first portion of lightpaths to high priority traffic, and leaving a second portion of lightpaths available for low priority traffic. The high priority traffic entering the high priority lightpaths is monitored. In case of detection of a burst in high priority traffic, at least of the low priority lightpaths is torn down, so as to make available network resources within the network. Then, a new temporary lightpath is set up using the available network resources, and high priority traffic is routed on the temporary lightpath.

Motor fuel performance enhancer

A performance enhancement device for motor fuels. The device includes a filter canister which is positioned in the vehicle fuel line. The filter canister includes a quantity of catalytic metals (32) which include tin, antimoni and lead. As the fuel passes through the filter canister and contacts the catalytic metals, which must be attached to a metallic mesh (38) by binders, the molecular structure of the fuel is reorganized. Fuels so treated exhibit higher combustibility, which results in greater fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.

High security use of bank cards and system therefore

The use of bank cards, e.g. credit cards and debit cards, implies security problems; some but not all of these problems are solved by electronic bank cards. In order to reduce these problems much further the present invention provides that by means of electronic devices the bank card is enabled (EN-1 , EN-2, EN-3) by its user by means of a communication device, typically a mobile telephone terminal, at least one financial transaction (T1 , T2, T3, T4, T5) is then carried out by its user through the bank card by means of a payment or cash device (the enablement of said bank card being electronically checked at the same time), and finally the bank card is disabled (DIS-1, DIS-2, DIS-3) till when its user decides to use the bank card again. In this way even if the bank card is lost or cloned damages can be avoided or at least highly reduced.

COMPOUND FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL DISORDERS

Multi-stimuli responsive metal-organic frameworks

This invention relates to multi-stimuli responsive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) comprising a repeat unit of the formula M2(L1)2(L2)2. Also disclosed are methods of preparation of multi-stimuli responsive MOFs of the formula M2(L1)2(L2)2 as well as their uses.

Containment system for mixing dry powders with solvents during drug production or processing

A solids charging containment apparatus and method for mixing a solvent with a dry powder, comprising a dual compartment isolator for safely removing the dry powder from a dry powder container, a mixing vessel, and a negative cascading pressure controller. The dual compartment isolator comprises a staging compartment, a charging compartment and a raw material entry port, which is connected to the staging compartment and configured to isolate the dry powder container from the surrounding atmosphere. The mixing vessel includes a mixing chamber and a solids charging port fluidly connecting the mixing chamber to a containment valve in the charging compartment of the dual compartment isolator. The negative cascading pressure controller generates negative pressure in both the staging compartment and the charging compartment. The containment apparatus and method may be used to produce a slurry or solution mixture of solvent and dry powder during drug processing.

Emulsified food formulation

Coaxial cable communications systems and methods employing single and multiple sinewave modulation and demodulation techniques

A method for generating a substantially sinusoidal waveform containing encoded digital data having one of a first value and a second value at selected phase angles θ n comprises generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a first function at phase angles lying outside of regions having a range Δθ beginning at each phase angle θ n , said first function being Y=sin θ; generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by the first function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of Δθ beginning at each phase angle θ n where data of the first value is to be encoded; and generating the waveform having an amplitude Y defined by a second function at phase angles lying inside the regions having a range of Δθ associated with each phase angle θ n where data of the second value is to be encoded, the second function being different from Y=sin θ.

Automatic biometric identification based on face recognition and support vector machines

Disclosed herein is an automatic biometric identification method based on face recognition and support vector machines, including enrolling a user to generate a user's reference template; and identifying the user based on the user's reference template, wherein generating a user's reference template includes acquiring a number of user's face images, and training a one-class support vector machine based on the user's face images only.

Dye dispensing system

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

Transmission control lever with return to neutral function

A control system for controlling multi-ratio vehicle transmission includes a speed select lever movable from a park position to selected gear ratio positions and a directional control lever having forward, neutral and reverse positions. A system is provided to cause the directional control lever to automatically move to its neutral position when the shift control lever is moved to its park position.

A sound absorbing device

The present invention relates to a sound-absorbing device (1) comprising: - a first and second wall (2, 3) spaced along a thickness direction (Z-Z), delimiting the device (1) on opposite sides, and having a respective reference plane (C); - a side wall (4) extending in the thickness direction (Z-Z) connecting the first and the second wall (2, 3) so as to define a chamber (V) with the latter; - a third wall (5) interposed between the first and the second wall (2, 3) along the thickness direction (Z-Z) so as to partition the chamber (V); wherein: - at least two of the first, the second and the third wall (2, 3, 5) comprise a plurality of through openings (6a, 6b, 6c) configured to allow the entry and distribution of sound waves within the chamber (V); - the distance between the first or second wall (2, 3) and the third wall (5) calculated along the thickness direction (Z-Z) has at least one maximum distance value (Z max ) and at least one minimum distance value (Z min ) along a width direction (X-X) or a length direction (Y-Y). - the first and the second wall (2, 3) comprise ridge portions (7a) projecting from the respective reference plane (C) in the thickness direction (Z-Z) along a first direction, and valley portions (7b) projecting from the respective reference plane (C) in the thickness direction (Z-Z) along a second direction opposite the first direction.

Microelectronic devices, and related memory devices, methods, and electronic systems

A microelectronic device comprises a microelectronic device structure comprising a section comprising page buffers, and an additional section horizontally neighboring the section and comprising page buffer drivers and a timing delay chain coupled to the page buffer drivers. Each of the page buffer drivers is coupled to different group of the page buffers than each other of the page buffer drivers. The timing delay chain comprises timing delay circuits coupled in series with one another. Each of the timing delay circuits is configured to adjustably delay propagation of a control signal therethrough. Memory devices, methods of operating memory devices, and electronic systems are also described.

Cartolina

Camera d'aria imperforabile. particolarmente per biciclette, ciclomotori e morociclette.