A speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool (106) for facilitating insertion of a speech valve (10) with a flexible retention flange (56) into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient, having a wall (108) curved to define a passage (116) having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween, said wall (108) having an external surface (118) insertable into a fistula between the said trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot (110) which extends from the passage (116) to the external surface (118) of the wall (108), said slot (110) having an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the said slot (110) progresses angularly around the said axis as it progresses from the first passage end towards the second passage end.

Speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve with a flexible retention flange into a fistula between the trachea and the esophagus of a human patient. The tool has a wall curved to define a passage having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween. The wall has an external surface insertable into a fistula between the trachea and esophagus and defining a slot which extends from the passage to the external surface of the wall. The slot has an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the slot progresses angularly around the axis.

Speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve with a flexible retention flange into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient. The tool has a wall curved to define a passage having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween. The wall has an external surface insertable into a fistula between the trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot which extends from the passage to the external surface of the wall. The slot has an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the slot progresses angularly around the axis.

AIRCRAFT INTERIOR CONFIGURATION

An aircraft interior configuration includes a first passageway extending along a longitudinal axis of a fuselage of the aircraft and a second passageway extending along the longitudinal axis. A transitional region is disposed between the first passageway and the second passageway. The transitional region extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, between starboard and port sides of the aircraft. The transitional region is configurable from at least a first configuration to at least a second configuration. 1. An interior configuration for an aircraft , comprising:a first passageway extending along a longitudinal axis of a fuselage of the aircraft;a second passageway extending along the longitudinal axis; anda transitional region disposed between the first passageway and the second passageway;wherein the transitional region extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, between first and second sides of the fuselage, the first and second sides being disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis, andwherein the transitional region is configurable from at least a first configuration to at least a second configuration.2. The interior configuration of claim 1 , wherein:the first passageway and the second passageway are offset from one another in a lateral direction, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, andthe transitional region defines at least a third passageway, disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis, connecting the first passageway to the second passageway.3. The interior configuration of claim 1 , wherein the transitional region comprises:at least one stowage area disposed adjacent to at least one of the first and second sides of the fuselage;a stowable table disposed within the at least one stowage area,wherein the stowable table may be deployed to extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis into the transitional space to establish a conference table.4. The interior configuration of claim 2 , wherein the transitional region comprises:a ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM INCORPORATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE IN A BULKHEAD OF A VEHICLE CABIN

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface disposed in a bulkhead within a cabin of an aircraft. The method includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter may be one from a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group that includes cabin light intensity, cabin light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A system and an executable computer program product also are provided. 1. A method of operation for a system incorporating a bulkhead graphical user interface disposed in a bulkhead within a cabin of an aircraft , the bulkhead dividing the cabin lengthwise into cabin zones , wherein the system comprises a processor , a controller operatively connected to the processor , and the bulkhead graphical user interface connected to the controller , the method comprising:displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter on the bulkhead graphical user interface;receiving, by the controller, a selection of the controllable parameter from the bulkhead graphical user interface;displaying at least one control for the controllable parameter on the bulkhead graphical user interface;receiving, by the controller, a control input for the controllable parameter from the bulkhead graphical user interface; andadjusting, by the controller, the controllable parameter consistent with the control input,wherein the controllable parameter comprises at least one selected from a group comprising cabin light intensity, cabin light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade, andwherein the controllable parameter is associated with one of the cabin zones ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM INCORPORATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE ON A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE FOR A PASSENGER IN A VEHICLE CABIN

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface in a mobile computing device for a passenger within a cabin of an aircraft. The method includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter include a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group encompassing light intensity, light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A system and executable computer program product also are provided. 1. A method of operation for a system within an aircraft comprising a processor , a controller operatively connected to the processor , and a graphical user interface operatively connected to the controller , the method comprising:displaying, on the graphical user interface, a menu of regions in a cabin of the aircraft;receiving, by the controller from the graphical user interface, a selected region from the menu of regions;upon receipt of the selected region from the menu of regions, displaying, on the graphical user interface, a menu of controllable parameters associated with the selected region;receiving, by the controller from the graphical user interface, a selected controllable parameter from the menu of the controllable parameters;displaying, on the graphical user interface, at least one control for the selected controllable parameter;receiving, by the controller from the graphical user interface, a control input for the selected controllable parameter; andadjusting, by the controller, the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input,wherein the graphical user interface is embodied in a mobile computing device for a passenger, andwherein the selected controllable ...

Aircraft angled conference table configuration

An aircraft table configuration includes a first table section and a second table section. The first and second table sections are hingedly connected along a first hinge line so that the second table section is configurable between a deployed, opened position and a folded, closed position. The first table section presents a first angled side and the second table section table presents a second angled side. The first angled side defines a first angle with respect to the first hinge line, and the second angled side defines a second angle with respect to the first hinge line. The first angled side and the second angled side are opposite to one another on either side of the first hinge line, wherein the first and second angled sides are adapted to define an aisle width in the aircraft. The aisle width does not change between the open position and the closed position.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM INCORPORATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE ON A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE FOR A MEMBER OF A FLIGHT CREW IN A VEHICLE CABIN

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface in a mobile computing device for a crew member within a cabin of an aircraft. The method includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter include a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group encompassing light intensity, light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A system and executable computer program product also are provided. 1. A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface in a mobile computing device for a crew member within a cabin of an aircraft , comprising:displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter;receiving a selection of the controllable parameter;displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter;receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter; andadjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input,wherein the controllable parameter comprises a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group comprising light intensity, light color, temperature, the degree of openness of at least one window shade, scheduling, notes, reports, presets, and a passenger manifest.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:placing the graphical user interface into a sleep mode if selection of a controllable parameter is not received.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of controllable parameters also include at least one of media type claim 1 , media claim 1 , content claim 1 , and media volume claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of controllable parameters are associated with at ...

System and method of operation of the system incorporating a graphical user interface in a side ledge of a vehicle cabin

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface embedded in a knob disposed on a side ledge within a cabin of an aircraft includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter comprises a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group comprising light intensity, light color, temperature, media type, media content, media volume, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A knob and an executable computer program product also are provided.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING DISTANT IMAGES AT MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES

Systems and methods for displaying distant images at mobile computing devices are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a geographic location of a mobile computing device. The method includes determining an orientation of the mobile computing device. Further, the method includes using a user interface of the mobile computing device to receive input of a viewing distance between the geographic location of the mobile computing device and another geographic location. The method also includes communicating to a remote computing device, the geographic location of the mobile computing device, the orientation of the mobile computing device, and the viewing distance. The method also includes receiving from the remote computing device, one or more images associated with the geographic location, the orientation, and the viewing distance. Further, the method includes using a display of the mobile computing device to display the images. 1. A method comprising:determining a geographic location of a mobile computing device;determining an orientation of the mobile computing device;using a user interface of the mobile computing device to receive input of a viewing distance between the geographic location of the mobile computing device and another geographic location;communicating to a remote computing device, the geographic location of the mobile computing device, the orientation of the mobile computing device, and the viewing distance;receiving from the remote computing device, at least one image associated with the geographic location of the mobile computing device, the orientation of the mobile computing device, and the viewing distance; andusing a display of the mobile computing device to display the at least one image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving from the remote computing device claim 1 , identification associated with the at least one image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the identification names one of an object ...

PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF A FLUID COMPRISING AN OXIDIZABLE CONTAINMENT

There is described a process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant. The process comprises the step of contacting the wastewater with a combination of: (i) a sulfide, (ii) a complex of Fe(III) and a chelating agent, and (iii) an oxidant. It has been discovered that of treatment of a fluid containing an oxidizable contaminant employing iron(III)-chelates as the Fenton catalyst may be significantly improved by including a sulfide in the reaction scheme. As described herein, by employing sulfide ion, the present inventors have been able to: (i) increase the rate of iron recycling from minutes or hours to a few seconds, and (ii) destroy benzene in an oil and gas refinery (OGR) wastewater in less than one minute. It is believed that these findings in OGR wastewater can be extended to other fluids containing other oxidizable contaminants. 1. A process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant , the process comprising the step of contacting the wastewater with a combination of: (i) a sulfide , (ii) a complex of Fe(III) and a chelating agent , and (iii) an oxidant.2. The process defined in claim 1 , wherein the contacting step is conducted at a pH in the range of from about 6.5 to about 10.34-. (canceled)5. The process defined in claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) claim 1 , ethylenediamine-N claim 1 ,N′-tetraacetic acid (EDTA) claim 1 , diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA) claim 1 , ethylenediamine-N claim 1 ,N′-disuccinic acid (EDDS) claim 1 , iminodisuccinic acid (IDS) claim 1 , methylglycinediacetic (MGA) claim 1 , phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid (PDA) and N-(2-carboxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid (CEDA).67-. (canceled)8. The process defined in claim 1 , wherein the oxidizable contaminant is selected from the group consisting of gasoline claim 1 , MtBE claim 1 , EtBE claim 1 , BTEX (benzene-toluene-ethylbenzene-xylenes) claim 1 , chlorobenzene claim 1 , ...

AIRCRAFT INTERIOR CONFIGURATION

An interior configuration for an aircraft, comprising a bed positioned adjacent to one side of a fuselage on a floor of a cabin within the aircraft; and a movable table positioned in relation to the bed so that the movable table may be positioned over at least a portion of the bed. 114.-. (canceled)15. An interior configuration for an aircraft , comprising:a bed positioned adjacent to one side of a fuselage on a floor of a cabin within the aircraft; anda movable table positioned in relation to the bed so that the movable table may be positioned over at least a portion of the bed.16. The interior configuration of claim 15 , wherein the movable table is slidably disposed within the aircraft cabin to extend over the bed.17. The interior configuration of claim 15 , further comprising:a ledge disposed between the bed and the one side of the fuselage of the aircraft, wherein the movable table is supported, at a first end, by the ledge.18. The interior configuration of claim 17 , wherein the movable table is supported at a second end by the floor.19. The interior configuration of claim 18 , wherein the movable table is L-shaped.20. The aircraft interior of claim 15 , further comprising:at least one cabinet positioned adjacent to one side of the bed; andwherein the movable table may slide to extend over the cabinet and, thereby, not extend over any portion of the bed. This is a first-filed patent application and does not rely on any other patent application for priority.The present invention concerns configurations for the interior architecture of an aircraft, specifically, the layout of various elements within an aircraft.As should be apparent to those skilled in the art, the interior configurations for most aircraft are designed around a basic plan that maximizes the seating capacity of an aircraft.In one known, typical configuration, the aircraft presents an interior where there is a central passageway with seating areas on either side of the passageway. The seats ...

ADJUSTABLE LIGHT FIXTURE

An adjustable light fixture including a base and a mounting member configured to movably connect a light source to the base. The mounting member is configured to rotate about a rotational axis that moves relative to the base. The adjustably light fixture can be implemented as an overhead light fixture by connecting the base to a ceiling. Also provided is a method adjusting an overhead light fixture including rotating a mounting member and translating the mounting member relative to a base. 1. An adjustable light fixture comprising:a base including a cavity bounded on opposite sides by a first end plate and a second end plate;a first slot extending through the first end plate, and a second slot extending through the second end plate; anda mounting member configured to movably connect a light source to the base, the mounting member including a first projection slidably disposed in the first slot and a second projection slidably disposed in the second slot, the mounting member being rotatable about a rotational axis that moves relative to the base when the first and second projections slide along their respective first and second slots.2. The adjustable light fixture of claim 1 , wherein a center of gravity of the mounting member is configured to move along a path substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the base by virtue of rotation of the mounting member and translation of the mounting member along the first and second slots.3. The adjustable light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the mounting member is configured to simultaneously rotate about the rotational axis and translate along the first and second slots.4. The adjustable light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the first slot includes a surface formed with a plurality of grooves configured to receive the first projection so that that the mounting member is lockable in a plurality of positions along a length of the first slot.5. The adjustable light fixture of claim 1 , comprising a spring member connected to ...

DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICAL POWER IN A LUMINAIRE

A luminaire with a plurality of light-producing subsystems includes a single-channel driver to electrically power each of the plurality of the light-producing subsystems and a distribution device that receives electrical power from the single-channel driver and that distributes the electrical power to the plurality of light-producing subsystems. The distribution device is preferably responsive to controllable distribution settings, such that the amount of power distributed to each light emitting subsystem may be selectively varied and controlled in response to control input. A method of providing a desired output of light from a luminaire including such a distribution device is also provided. 1. A luminaire , comprising:a housing;a first light-producing sub system disposed within the housing;a second light-producing sub system disposed within the housing;a single-channel driver disposed within the housing and configured to electrically power each of the first and second light-producing sub systems; anda distribution device electrically connected to the single-channel driver, the distribution device configured to receive electrical power from the single-channel driver and distribute the electrical power to the first and second light-producing sub systems responsive to controllable distribution settings.2. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the distribution device is configured to control the distribution settings responsive to a control signal received by the distribution device.3. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein the control signal comprises a 0-10 V control signal claim 2 , a DALI control signal claim 2 , or a DMX control signal.4. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein the control signal comprises a distribution ratio indicative of the electrical power to be distributed to the first light-producing sub system and the second light-producing sub system.5. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the distribution device comprises a selector switch configured to facilitate ...

Generation of data from speech or voiceless mouthed speech

A plurality of magnets (10) are attached to respective different parts of the mouth of a human. A plurality of magnetic field sensors (26A-26F) are mutually spaced from one another and mounted on a support worn by the human. As the human speaks or makes voiceless mouthed speech, the magnetic field intensifies experienced at the sensors (26A-F) vary, because of the movement of the mouth. The sensors (26 A-F) detect the changing intensities and pass them to a processor (32). The processor (32) can use a variety of methods to analyse the signals from the sensors (26 A-F). The field intensity signals can be used for, for example, determining words spoken, control of equipment and identification of individuals. Where the human is incapable of voicing speech, mouthed speech can be analysed and converted to artificial speech.

Aircraft interior configuration

An interior configuration for an aircraft, comprising a bed positioned adjacent to one side of a fuselage on a floor of a cabin within the aircraft; and a movable table positioned in relation to the bed so that the movable table may be positioned over at least a portion of the bed.

Aircraft interior configuration

An aircraft interior configuration includes a first passageway extending along a longitudinal axis of a fuselage of the aircraft and a second passageway extending along the longitudinal axis. A transitional region is disposed between the first passageway and the second passageway. The transitional region extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, between starboard and port sides of the aircraft. The transitional region is configurable from at least a first configuration to at least a second configuration.

A speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool (106) for facilitating insertion of a speech valve (10) with a flexible retention flange (56) into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient, having a wall (108) curved to define a passage (116) having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween, said wall (108) having an external surface (118) insertable into a fistula between the said trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot (110) which extends from the passage (116) to the external surface (118) of the wall (108), said slot (110) having an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the said slot (110) progresses angularly around the said axis as it progresses from the first passage end towards the second passage end.

A speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool (106) for facilitating insertion of a speech valve (10) with a flexible retention flange (56) into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient, having a wall (108) curved to define a passage (116) having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween, said wall (108) having an external surface (118) insertable into a fistula between the said trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot (110) which extends from the passage (116) to the external surface (118) of the wall (108), said slot (110) having an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the said slot (110) progresses angularly around the said axis as it progresses from the first passage end towards the second passage end.

High purity chlorine dioxide production

A chlorine dioxide generation operation wherein chlorine dioxide generated at high efficiency from sodium chlorate, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen peroxide and a suitable catalyst and such chlorine dioxide generation is integrated with a chlor-alkali cell or a chlorate cell to convert by-product sodium chloride from the chlorine dioxide generating process into useful chemicals.

System and method of operation of the system incorporating a graphical user interface on a mobile computing device for a member of a flight crew in a vehicle cabin

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface in a mobile computing device for a crew member within a cabin of an aircraft. The method includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter include a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group encompassing light intensity, light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A system and executable computer program product also are provided.

Detoxification of aqueous cyanide solutions

Fracture fixation devices

A fracture fixation device 10 for an elongate bone (64) comprising an elongate body (12) and first and second rows of fingers (52a) 52b. Each row extends along the body 12 and each finger (52a) 52b of each row projects from the body (12). The body (12) is positionable adjacent and along the elongate bone 64 with the fingers (52a) 52b of the two rows extending around the bone 64 in respective opposite senses to hold the body 12 to the bone 64. The device is also provided with two projections 56 projecting from the body (12) at or near a first end 14 of the body 12. The projections 56 bend around the bone 64 in respective opposite senses. Each projection 56 has a hole (58) for receiving a respective screw (72) to lock the projection (56) to the bone (64). The body may have additional or alternative means of attachment by the use of projections for penetrating the bone or wire clamps 71.

A speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

A tool (106) for facilitating insertion of a speech valve (10) with a flexible retention flange (56) into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient, having a wall (108) curved to define a passage (116) having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween, said wall (108) having an external surface (118) insertable into a fistula between the said trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot (110) which extends from the passage (116) to the external surface (118) of the wall (108), said slot (110) having an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the said slot (110) progresses angularly around the said axis as it progresses from the first passage end towards the second passage end.

A speech valve, a tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve and a tool for holding a speech valve

Process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant

There is described a process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant. The process comprises the step of contacting the wastewater with a combination of: (i) a sulfide, (ii) a complex of Fe(III) and a chelating agent, and (iii) an oxidant. It has been discovered that of treatment of a fluid containing an oxidizable contaminant employing iron(III)-chelates as the Fenton catalyst may be significantly improved by including a sulfide in the reaction scheme. As described herein, by employing sulfide ion, the present inventors have been able to: (i) increase the rate of iron recycling from minutes or hours to a few seconds, and (ii) destroy benzene in an oil and gas refinery (OGR) wastewater in less than one minute. It is believed that these findings in OGR wastewater can be extended to other fluids containing other oxidizable contaminants.

Speaking valve

Fixation devices for bone fractures

Process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant

There is described a process for treatment of a fluid comprising an oxidizable contaminant. The process comprises the step of contacting the wastewater with a combination of: (i) a sulfide, (ii) a complex of Fe(III) and a chelating agent, and (iii) an oxidant. It has been discovered that of treatment of a fluid containing an oxidizable contaminant employing iron(III)-chelates as the Fenton catalyst may be significantly improved by including a sulfide in the reaction scheme. As described herein, by employing sulfide ion, the present inventors have been able to: (i) increase the rate of iron recycling from minutes or hours to a few seconds, and (ii) destroy benzene in an oil and gas refinery (OGR) wastewater in less than one minute. It is believed that these findings in OGR wastewater can be extended to other fluids containing other oxidizable contaminants.

Methods and device for enhancement of anaerobic digestion

Methods of enhancing anaerobic digestion of wastewater are provided. The methods comprise pressure oxidation of digester material to remove sulfide and/or regenerate iron. Also provided are a pressure oxidizer device and a wastewater treatment system having one or more of such devices. The methods, device, and system have application in treatment of municipal wastewater, wastewater of agricultural and livestock operations, and in biofuels production.

Fixationsvorrichtungen für knochenfrakturen

Improvements in or relating to lubricant additives

Aircraft angled conference table configuration

An aircraft table configuration includes a first table section and a second table section. The first and second table sections are hingedly connected along a first hinge line so that the second table section is configurable between a deployed, opened position and a folded, closed position. The first table section presents a first angled side and the second table section table presents a second angled side. The first angled side defines a first angle with respect to the first hinge line, and the second angled side defines a second angle with respect to the first hinge line. The first angled side and the second angled side are opposite to one another on either side of the first hinge line, wherein the first and second angled sides are adapted to define an aisle width in the aircraft. The aisle width does not change between the open position and the closed position.

Aircraft credenza

Method for reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions from wastewater

A cost-effective method for reducing the dissolved sulfide content in a wastewater stream and thereby hydrogen sulfide emissions therefrom involving the steps of adding a transition metal salt to the wastewater stream at the upper reaches of a wastewater collection system prior to at least some hydrogen sulfide volatilization followed by addition of an oxidant to the wastewater stream to generate elemental sulfur and a transition metal salt which subsequently participates in additional hydrogen sulfide capturing steps, thereby also improving water quality and wastewater treatment plant operations.

Coffee grinder with chaff dispersion reducing apparatus mehtod

A coffee grinder assembly ( 10 ) with a housing ( 12 ) containing a pair of hoppers ( 16, 18 ) for containing coffee beans with a pair of hopper outlet chutes, or grinding chamber inlet chutes, ( 24, 26 ) for feeding beans into grinding chamber ( 30 ) where the beans are ground by means of powered grinding discs or blades and then passed to a removable brew basket via an outlet chute ( 36 ) with an outlet end that is in communication with a negative ion generator ( 40 ) that ionizes the air in the outlet chute ( 36 ) through which the ground coffee and chaff pass on their way to the brew basket to electrically neutralize the chaff to reduce chaff dispersion due to electrostatic repulsion of positively charged chaff.

Sprachventil

Ladder rack for vehicle

Datenbankzugangswerkzeug

Database access tool

Embodiments of the invention alleviate problems relating to databases access, particularly when the database is very large and complex such as in the marketing domain. This domain is characterised by very large databases containing many Gigabytes of customer related information. Many different types of users can need to query a database and in large businesses. Different users may have different abilities or familiarity with database access. Embodiments of the present invention provide a database access tool which makes database access easier for users having different abilities by storing previous queries and reusing them in response to subsequent queries.

Content recommendations for extended reality users

A computing system, method, and computer-readable medium includes an extended reality application and a recommendation model that a host computing system uses to provide an extended reality event to client computing systems. The extended reality application requests a content recommendation from the recommendation model and the recommendation model determines whether a dynamic threshold of user data is satisfied. When the dynamic threshold of user data is not satisfied, a cold start algorithm generates a cold start content recommendation. When the dynamic threshold of user data is satisfied, a preferences algorithm generates a preferences content recommendation.

Adjustable light fixture

An adjustable light fixture including a base and a mounting member configured to movably connect a light source to the base. The mounting member is configured to rotate about a rotational axis that moves relative to the base. The adjustably light fixture can be implemented as an overhead light fixture by connecting the base to a ceiling. Also provided is a method adjusting an overhead light fixture including rotating a mounting member and translating the mounting member relative to a base.

System and a method of operation of the system incorporating a graphical user interface in a bulkhead of a vehicle cabin

A method of operation for a system incorporating a graphical user interface disposed in a bulkhead within a cabin of an aircraft. The method includes displaying a menu for at least one controllable parameter, receiving a selection of the controllable parameter, displaying at least one control for the selected controllable parameter, receiving a control input for the selected controllable parameter, and adjusting the selected controllable parameter consistent with the control input. The controllable parameter may be one from a plurality of controllable parameters selected from a group that includes cabin light intensity, cabin light color, temperature, and the degree of openness of at least one window shade. A system and an executable computer program product also are provided.

Leiterhalter fuer fahrzeuge.