Repair of wind turbine components

Vertical takeoff and landing pad and interlocking pavers to construct same

An interlocking paver system including polygon and spacer pavers. The polygon paver has a longitudinal axis extending from a first to a second side and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extending from a third to a fourth side. The spacer paver has a longitudinal axis extending from a first to a second side and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extending from a third to a fourth side. Both the polygon and spacer pavers are symmetrical about the longitudinal and transverse axes. The spacer paver is configured to selectively interlock with the polygon paver with either of the third or fourth side of the polygon paver adjacent either of the first or second side of the spacer paver and either of the first or second side of the polygon paver adjacent either of the third or fourth side of the spacer paver.

Relating to wind turbine blade manufacture

A method of making a wind turbine blade is described. The wind turbine blade comprises first and second half shells joined together and a shear web bonded between inner surfaces of the respective half shells. The blade is made in a one-stage join up process, which involves supporting the half shells in respective mould halves, and arranging one of the half shells on top of the other half shell with the shear web arranged between the two half shells. Adhesive is provided between the shear web and the inner surfaces of the respective half shells. During the join-up process, the shear web is supported by stabilisers. The use of stabilisers avoids the need for a jig to support the shear web. Stabilisers attached to an inboard end of the shear web may remain accessible after the join-up and can be removed.

UPGRADING FUSEL OILS OVER DOPED ALUMINA

This present disclosure relates to a catalytic process for upgrading crude and/or refined fusel oil mixtures to higher value renewable 2-methyl-2-butene, via novel doped alumina catalysts. It was found that passing a vaporized stream of crude and/or refined fusel oils over doped alumina catalysts provides renewable 2-methyl-2-butene in high yields in a single step. Subsequent downstream purification of the reactor effluent results in a renewable 2-methyl-2-butene at competitive price and quality to fossil fuel derived 2-methyl-2-butene.

Improvements relating to wind turbine blade manufacture

A method of making a wind turbine blade 10 using a two-stage join up process is described. The blade includes a longitudinal reinforcing structure 34, such as a spar structure or shear web, connected between first and second blade shells 22, 24. During the first stage of the join-up, the reinforcing structure is bonded to an inner surface of the first shell by means of adhesive 60 provided between the reinforcing structure and the first shell. The second shell is positioned on top of the first shell during the first stage in order to exert a compressive load on the reinforcing structure and squeeze the adhesive between the reinforcing structure and the first shell. According to the invention, a shim 70 made from compressible material is positioned between the reinforcing structure and the second shell during the first stage of the join-up. The shim compresses together with the adhesive. Subsequent gradual expansion of the shim results in a gradual further compression of the adhesive between ...

PRINT HEAD FOR REGOLITH-POLYMER MIXTURE AND ASSOCIATED FEEDSTOCK

A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The securing mechanism is adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper is secured to the securing mechanism and has a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle has an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The barrel has an elongate, hollow member with a first end secured to the lower aperture of the hopper and a second end secured to the upper aperture of the nozzle. The heating system is positioned along the barrel. 1. A three-dimensional print head apparatus comprising:a securing mechanism adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm;a hopper secured to the securing mechanism and having a cavity and a lower aperture;a nozzle having an upper aperture and a lower aperture;a barrel having an elongate, hollow member with a first end secured to the lower aperture of the hopper and a second end secured to the upper aperture of the nozzle; anda heating system positioned along the barrel.2. The apparatus of wherein the heating system comprises:a heater in thermal communication with the barrel;a thermocouple in thermal communication with the barrel;an insulator located on an external side of the barrel; anda heating controller in electronic communication with the heater and the thermocouple, wherein the heating controller activates the heater dependent upon an input signal received from the thermocouple.3. The apparatus of wherein the hopper further comprises:an upper hopper plate configured to carry the securing mechanism;a conical body having an upper aperture with a diameter greater than a diameter of the lower aperture, wherein the conical body tapers from the upper aperture to the lower aperture; andwherein the upper hopper plate secures to and occludes the upper aperture of the conical body.40008. The apparatus of claim [] wherein the upper hopper plate further comprises:a filter carrying aperture formed through a ...

Repair of wind turbine components

A method of repairing a subsurface defect comprising a void 40 in a composite wind turbine component is described. The method comprises: forming an inlet passage 70 extending between the surface of the component and the void, the inlet passage defining an inlet at the surface; forming an outlet passage 70 extending between the surface of the component and the void, the outlet passage defining an outlet at the surface; administering resin through the inlet; and causing the resin to flow from the inlet towards the outlet such that the resin substantially fills the void. The inlet and outlet passages are each formed as a respective groove that extends longitudinally between first 72 and second ends 74 defined at the surface of the component. Each groove has a first end portion 76 and a second end portion 78 defining the first and second ends respectively, and an intermediate portion 80 located between the first and second end portions and extending into the void. The first and second end portions ...

Low cost underwater turbine

An underwater turbine 1 for generating electrical power from water with an augmenter 2, 4, consisting of two nozzles interconnected by a cylinder duct 3, a rotor hub 10 having a plurality of twisted blades 11 attached by the tip to a magnet support ring 46 that rotates about a stationary coil support ring 47 with coils 49, surrounded by a two part ducting 43. A power cable 22 connects the apparatus to an onshore power distribution system. There are support vanes 12 between the outer ducting cylinder and the two part ducting around the generator. Bearings 45 allow bi-directional rotation of the rotatable hub, the hub shaft, the plurality of blades and the magnet support ring. The open faces of the augmenter cones are fitted with releasable mesh cones 13, 41 that minimise foreign object ingestion into the rotating blades. The apparatus floats on the water surface using pontoons 31, 32 secured using anchors 36, anchors cables 35 and anchor cable tensioners 38, 39, 40. There are actuators 15 ...

Temperature-immune self-referencing Fabry-Pérot cavity sensors

A passive microscopic Fabry-Pérot Interferometer (FPI) sensor includes an optical fiber a three-dimensional microscopic optical structure formed on a cleaved tip of an optical fighter that reflects a light signal back through the optical fiber. The reflected light is altered by refractive index changes in the three-dimensional structure that is subject to at least one of: (i) thermal radiation; and (ii) volatile organic compounds.

Modular wind turbine blade

A modular wind turbine blade is described. The modular blade comprises a first blade 5 module having a first spar cap extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and a second blade module having a second spar cap extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction. The blade modules are configured for connection end-to-end via their respective spar caps. The first spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the first 10 beam extends beyond the tapered end of the second beam. The second spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the second beam extends beyond the tapered end of the first beam. The blade modules are configured such that when the modules are connected together the scarfed surfaces of the respective first beams mate 15 to form a first scarf joint and the scarfed surfaces of ...

Insert and blank for a wind turbine blade root

A composite material blank comprising an elongate blank body extending between a first end face and a second end face; said blank body extending in a longitudinal direction, parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, and having four peripheral sides; each said first and second end face having edges which define a trapezoid shape; wherein the peripheral sides of said blank body connect the edges of said first end face with the edges of said second end face; and wherein said first trapezoid end face is inverted in relation to said second trapezoid end face. A method of manufacturing a composite blank, and a wind turbine blade root insert which may be formed from a blank.

LOCATION ANALYSIS FOR ANALYTICS

A method for inferring a relationship between a first user and an area is disclosed, where the user is associated with one or more user devices. The method comprises retrieving event records having user device information corresponding to the user devices, and inferring, based on the event records, a relationship between the user and the area. A method for determining the presence of users at a location of a plurality of locations organised in a hierarchical structure is also disclosed. The method comprises receiving an indication of a location selected from the hierarchical structure, determining nodes associated with the selected location, retrieving event records from each node, and determining, based on the retrieved records, a number of users located at the selected location. 1. A method for inferring a relationship between a first user and an area , the first user associated with one or more first user devices , wherein one or more nodes are capable of serving user devices located within said area , the method comprising:retrieving a first subset of a plurality of event records, wherein each event record corresponds to an event in a node and comprises user device information, time information, and location information, the first subset comprising one or more event records having user device information corresponding to the one or more first user devices; andinferring, based on one or more of the user device information, time information and location information associated with the retrieved events, a relationship between the first user and the area.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the relationship in a data store.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein inferring a relationship comprises:filtering the first subset to produce a second subset, the second subset comprising event records of the first subset having time information relating to a time between a first time and a second time;determining an average and a standard deviation for each ...

Electroactive polymer actuated lighting

Devices employing electroactive polymer actuators are disclosed. Acrylic dielectric material based actuators are optionally provided in which architectures are presented that allow for improved power output as compared with other known acrylic dielectric material based transducers. Such technology may be applied in motor-driven applications, lightweight flight applications and lighting applications among others.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WIND TURBINE BLADE MANUFACTURE

A method of forming a wind turbine blade shear web flange section () by resin transfer moulding comprises providing a mould assembly () comprising a mould surface () defining a mould cavity and arranging a plurality of elongate flange elements () with the mould surface in an array () such that the flange elements are positioned one on top of another with first and second longitudinal ends () of each flange element longitudinally offset from respective first and second longitudinal ends of a neighbouring flange element so as to form a tapered portion () at each of a first and second longitudinal end of the flange section (). A The method further comprises injecting resin to the mould cavity and curing the array of flange elements in a resin matrix to form a cured flange section having a laminate construction. 1. A method of forming a wind turbine blade shear web flange section by resin transfer moulding (RTM) , the method comprising:providing a mould assembly comprising a mould surface defining a mould cavity;arranging a plurality of elongate flange elements with the mould surface in an array such that the flange elements are positioned one on top of another with first and second longitudinal ends of each flange element longitudinally offset from respective first and second longitudinal ends of a neighbouring flange element so as to form a tapered portion at each of a first and second longitudinal end of the flange section;injecting resin to the mould cavity; andcuring the array of flange elements in a resin matrix to form a cured flange section having a laminate construction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flange elements are arranged on a first portion of the mould surface so as to form a base of the flange section claim 1 , and on a second portion of the mould surface claim 1 , which extends substantially away from the first portion claim 1 , so as to form an upstand of the flange section extending substantially away from the base of said flange section.3. ...

Stormwater management system

Disclosed is a fluid, namely stormwater, management system employing a chamber having an overall substantially constant curve cross-sectional geometry, with an a-semicircular constant curve cross-sectional geometry preferred. This chamber, which preferably follows both AASHTO standard specifications for Highway Bridges, Section 18, and Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association (CCPA) specifications, can further comprise corregations, support members and/or connecting elements to further add structural integrity.

Temperature-immune self-referencing Fabry-Pérot cavity sensors

A passive microscopic Fabry-Pérot Interferometer (FPI) sensor an optical fiber a three-dimensional microscopic optical structure formed on a cleaved tip of an optical fighter that reflects a light signal back through the optical fiber. The reflected light is altered by refractive index changes in the three-dimensional structure that is subject to at least one of: (i) thermal radiation; and (ii) volatile organic compounds.

Wind turbine blades

A pultrusion process for making a strip for an elongate reinforcing structure of a wind turbine blade, the process comprising drawing fibres (42) and resin through a pultrusion die (40) in a process direction to form a strip (102); and applying an infusion-promoting layer (110) to a surface of the strip down-stream from the die in the process direction. A pultrusion apparatus is also disclosed.

Risk markers for cardiovascular disease

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

Data storage system, process, and computer program for de-duplication of distributed data in a scalable cluster system

A data de-duplication in a distributed storage of data objects in a cluster system, in which plural data objects are distributed across a group of node apparatuses and stored in units of data blocks. Each metadata structure including a root metadata node and one or more direct metadata nodes, and optionally including one or more indirect metadata nodes; and a metadata object is stored for managing de-duplicated data blocks based on a metadata structure of the metadata object wherein at least one direct metadata node of the metadata structure of the metadata object includes a block reference pointing to a de-duplicated data block being associated with two or more data objects. Preferably, each of the metadata structures of the two or more data objects being associated with the de-duplicated data block includes a respective direct metadata node including an object reference to the metadata structure of the metadata object.

Life preserver system

An inflatable life preserver, capable of being in an inflated state and an uninflated state, is disclosed. The life preserver includes a structural overshell which defines the size and shape of the life preserver in the inflated state and a gas retention bladder fitted within the overshell. The overshell bears the expansion force of a gas within the bladder in the inflated state. The overshell defines inflatable side portions which are confined to sides of at least a portion of a chest area of a wearer, when the life preserver is in an uninflated state, and, which extend laterally over the chest area of the wearer, when the life preserver is in an inflated state.

Fracturing Process to Enhance Propping Agent Distribution to Maximize Connectivity Between the Formation and the Wellbore

A method of treating a subterranean formation may include placing a first treatment fluid into a subterranean formation through an access conduit connecting the subterranean formation to a wellbore at a pressure sufficient to form at least a portion of a fracture network; pumping a second treatment fluid comprising a propping agent into the fracture network such that the propping agent forms a proppant pack in at least a portion of the fracture network; placing a third treatment fluid comprising a secondary diverting agent into the fracture network so as to substantially inhibit fluid flow through at least a portion of the fracture network without substantially inhibiting fluid flow through the access conduit; and placing a fourth treatment fluid comprising a primary diverting agent into the wellbore such that the primary diverting agent substantially inhibits fluid flow through the access conduit.

MULTI-FIT ORTHOTIC AND MOBILITY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes.

Turbine support structure

A subsea turbine 8 support structure 1 comprises a plurality of support legs 5 joined to one another by a lattice 17; and a platform 3 mounted to the support legs e.g. above the surface of the water 4. A lifting mechanism e.g. winch 10 can be coupled to a turbine base 9 or the turbine 8 to lift the turbine which slides along a turbine base mounting e.g. slide rails 12a, 12b. The slide rails 12a, 12b may be fitted to the support legs or to the lattice framework and the turbine may be lowered or raised on the slide rails by the winch 10.

USER ID CODES FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION

Methods and systems for establishing a chain of relationships are disclosed. An identity verification platform receives a first request for registration comprising an identification of a first user, identification of an entity, and a relationship between the first user and the entity; verifies the identity of the first user and the relationship between the first user and the entity; and verifies that the entity is legitimate. Once a relationship between a first individual, invited by the first user, and the entity is confirmed, the platform creates a custom badge representing the relationship between the first individual and the entity for display on the entity's website. The platform receives an identification of a selection by an end user of the custom badge and, responsive to receiving the identification of the selection, renders, on a domain controlled by the identity verification platform, a verification that the relationship between the first individual and the entity is valid.

Insert and blank for a wind turbine blade root

A composite material blank (190) comprising an elongate blank body (300) extending between a first end face (312a) and a second end face (312b); said blank body (300) extending in a longitudinal direction, parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, and having four peripheral sides (341, 342, 343, 344); each said first and second end face (312a, 312b) having edges (361a-364a; 361b-364b) which define a trapezoid shape; wherein the peripheral sides (341, 342, 343, 344) of said blank body (190) connect the edges (361a-364a) of said first end face (312a) with the edges (361b-364b) of said second end face (312b); and wherein said first trapezoid end face (312a) is inverted in relation to said second trapezoid end face (312b). A method of manufacturing a composite blank (190), and a wind turbine blade root insert (105) which may be formed from a blank (190).

Wind turbine blade manufacture

A method of forming a wind turbine blade shear web flange section (36) by resin transfer moulding comprises providing a mould assembly (84) comprising a mould surface (86) defining a mould cavity and arranging a plurality of elongate flange elements (46) with the mould surface in an array (80) such that the flange elements are positioned one on top of another with first and second longitudinal ends (56,60) of each flange element longitudinally offset from respective first and second longitudinal ends of a neighbouring flange element so as to form a tapered portion (58,62) at each of a first and second longitudinal end of the flange section (36). A The method further comprises injecting resin to the mould cavity and curing the array of flange elements in a resin matrix to form a cured flange section having a laminate construction.

Alphavirus particles and methods for preparation

Provided herein are methods for producing alphavirus replicon particles in high yield; replicon RNAs are electroporated into permissive cells, where the cells are at a relatively high density, together with at least one helper nucleic acid providing the necessary functions for packaging. After a growth period in appropriate medium, alphavirus replicon particles are harvested from the surfaces of the cells in which they were produced using a salt wash in which the salt concentration is from about 0.2 to about 5 M sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, ammonium acetate, ammonium bicarbonate, among others. After dilution, if necessary, the particles can be purified by a suitable chromatographic technique.

Alphavirus replicons and helper constructs

The present invention provides a recombinant nucleic acid comprising: a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a 5′ alphavirus replication recognition sequence; at least one second nucleic acid sequence encoding an alphavirus nonstructural protein; at least one alphavirus subgenomic promoter; at least one IRES element; at least one heterologous nucleic acid; and a third nucleic acid encoding a 3′ alphavirus replication recognition sequence. Further provided are methods of making alphavirus particles comprising a recombinant nucleic acid of this invention and methods of using the compositions of this invention. Also provided is a recombinant helper nucleic acid comprising: a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a 5′ alphavirus replication recognition sequence; an alphavirus subgenomic promoter; an IRES element; a second nucleic acid encoding an alphavirus structural protein; and a third nucleic acid encoding a 3′ alphavirus replication recognition sequence.

Mobile Cooking Cart

The present invention is an indoor portable or demonstration cooking cart. Specifically it allows a cooktop and ventilation system to be integrated into the structure of a movable cooking cart and allow its use at any location with a compatible floor connection. 1A mobile cart; and a cooktop and ventilation system and additive means to attach said vehicle to a floor installed duct or plenum. A mobile cooking cart comprising: NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLEThis invention relates generally to an indoor or outdoor portable or demonstration cooking cart. Specifically it allows a cooktop and ventilation system to be integrated into the structure of a mobile cooking cart and allow its use at any location with a compatible floor connection.Traditionally mobile and demonstration cooking carts particularly indoor ones do not utilize cooktops as part of their assembly due to problems venting. This problem has been partially solved by others by either simply not having the cooktop be a part of the mobile cart assembly altogether by locating the cooktop in an adjacent built in area, or by employing a large permanent bulky ventilation hood system overhead.The cooktop in an adjacent area approach takes the focus away from the user (cook or chef) who is engaged cooking at the cart. The user is usually facing an audience and they are forced to move away from the focal point to reach the cooktop. It also means the installation of a permanent cooktop where it may only be used intermittently.The overhead vent hood approach also has disadvantages. Placing a large overhead vent hood is visually distracting and in addition is not suitable to spaces with high ceilings.It is therefore an object of the instant invention to provide an improved integrated cooking system for a mobile cooking cart.It is a further object of the instant invention to provide a cooktop system on the mobile cooking cart countertop.It is another object of the instant invention to provide a ventilation ...

Marburg virus vaccines

Using the MBGV GP, NP, and virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with MBGV in nonhuman primates is described.

TC-83-derived alphavirus vectors, particles and methods

The present disclosure provides TC-83 VEE-derived replicons, alphaviral replicon particles and immunogenic compositions containing TC-83 alphaviral replicon particles which direct the expression of at least one antigen when introduced into a suitable host cell. The TC-83 VEE-derived ARPs described herein are improved in that they are subject to a lower vector-specific immune response than prior art ARPs.

Physical fitness device

An exercise utilizes roller ball transfers for many embodiments, and those without, as well as an ability to add and remove weights thereto from above and possibly rotate in order to perform various exercises.

Risk markers for cardiovascular disease

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotien A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

Vehicle door hinge

A motor vehicle door hinge with a hinge axis includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part has a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm with the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The second hinge part includes a continuous strip of material having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and second end. The bent section is disposed between the first arm and second arm about the hinge axis. The first end has a first section and the second end has a second section. The first section and second section are parallel and fixed relative to each other.

Method and system for private shipping to anonymous users of a computer network

A method and system for private shipping to anonymous users purchasing goods on a computer or communications network linking users with merchant web-sites for electronic commerce. In a preferred embodiment, a user is issued a proxy identity and the user's mailing address is received and encrypted. The proxy identity and encrypted mailing address are transmitted to a merchant, and decryption information is provided to a shipper. Upon receipt of the encrypted shipping address from the merchant, the shipper can use the decryption information to decrypt the address and generate a package label bearing the true shipping address of the user so that the merchant is prevented from electronically capturing the true identity of the user. The present invention provides for anonymity of a user when browsing and shopping, and integrates easily and simply with existing online infrastructures of banks or credit card issuers, and delivery companies.

Method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade using pre-fabricated stacks of reinforcing material

A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade using pre-fabricated stacks of reinforcing material is described. The stacks 14 comprise a plurality of plies of fiber material, joined together along a side edge to form a spine. The opposite edges of the stack are left unjoined so that the plies can separate and slide across one another. In doing so, the stacks can be stored flat, but on installation into a curved mold 12 profile, the plies may slide to adopt the curved shape of the mold. The stacks extend from a point near the leading or trailing edge of the mold to an intermediate point on the mold surface. The stacks may be used to construct the thickened root section of a wind turbine blade.

Manufacture of wind turbine blades

A web locating device for locating a shear web at a predefined location on an inner surface of a wind turbine blade shell is described. The base comprises a base and a first guide structure. The base is for securing to the inner surface of the blade shell at a predefined position on the inner surface and the first guide structure projects from the base. The first guide structure has a first guide surface arranged to guide a mounting portion of the shear web towards the predefined location on the inner surface of the wind turbine blade shell. The base of the device includes one or more alignment features for aligning with one or more reference features at the predefined position on the inner surface of the blade shell. Also described are a wind turbine blade, and a method of making a wind turbine blade.

WIND TURBINE BLADE SPAR STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

A wind turbine blade mould extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and transversely in a chordwise direction is provided and a spar cap () is laid the mould. The spar cap comprises a plurality of strips () extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction and arranged side-by-side in the chordwise direction, said strips comprising one or more intermediate strips () arranged between peripheral strips () which are inclined relative to the intermediate strips. A shear web () comprising a flange () extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction is provided, the flange comprising a base () defining a primary bonding surface (). A chordwise width of the primary bonding surface corresponds substantially to a chordwise width of the intermediate strips of the spar cap. The primary bonding surface of the flange is bonded to the one or more intermediate strips of the spar cap. 1. A method of fabricating a wind turbine blade spar structure having a shear web bonded between opposed spar caps , the method comprising:providing a wind turbine blade mould extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and transversely in a chordwise direction;laying a spar cap in the mould, the spar cap comprising a plurality of strips extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction, the strips being arranged side-by-side in the chordwise direction, the plurality of strips comprising one or more intermediate strips arranged between respective peripheral strips, and the peripheral strips being inclined relative to the one or more intermediate strips;providing a shear web comprising a flange extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction, the flange comprising a base defining a primary bonding surface;selecting a chordwise width of the primary bonding surface to correspond substantially to a chordwise width or a combined chordwise width of the one or more intermediate strips of the spar cap; andbonding the primary bonding surface of the flange to the one or more intermediate ...

Vaccine against Staphylococcus intoxication

Using nucleic acids encoding mutant SEA and SEB exotoxins from Staphylococcus aureus, compositions and methods for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against staphylococcal aureus intoxication in subjects is described.

WIND TURBINE BLADE SPAR STRUCTURE

In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a wind turbine blade shear web comprising an elongate web panel and a mounting flange extending along a longitudinal edge of the panel. The mounting flange comprises a base for bonding the shear web to a surface of a wind turbine blade shell and an upstand extending transversely to the base. The upstand is adhesively bonded to a side surface of the web panel and inclined relative to the side surface such that a bond gap is defined between the upstand and the side surface. The bond gap is at least partially filled with adhesive and one or more spacers are located in the bond gap, wherein the one or more spacers are configured to set an angle of inclination between the panel and the base of the mounting flange.

THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINT HEAD APPARATUS

A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The apparatus may further include a fume extraction system and a dry air purge system. The hopper may have a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along the barrel, and the dry air purge system may be in fluid communication with the hopper.

Autoband

Autoband's distributed networking intelligence provides a novel architecture capable of dynamically reconfiguring communications pathways consisting of links whose transmission media are opportunistically and dynamically selectable. At least one constituent node in such automatically configurable transient pathways is mobile, for example, information (source) server, intervening router node(s), gateway server and/or client device. Additionally, Autoband's ad hoc communications pathways may seamlessly and dynamically integrate (i.e., “graft”) into standard fixed node networks such as terrestrial networks, other wireless networks or combinations thereof. These communications may consist of point-to-point or multicast links. An economic market-based approach further assures allocation of available network resources (i.e., bandwidth and processing) needed to achieve the most optimally resource efficient communications pathway configurations for the totality of communications. Consequently, ...

Reinforcing structure for a wind turbine blade

A method of making an elongate reinforcing structure, such as a shear web, for a wind turbine blade is described. The reinforcing structure comprises a longitudinally-extending web and a longitudinally-extending flange. The flange extends along a longitudinal edge of the web and is arranged transversely to the web. The method involves providing a flange structure comprising a flange portion, and a projecting portion that extends along the length of the flange portion and projects transversely from a surface of the flange portion. The projecting portion is bonded between laminate layers of the web. The flange structure is preferably a pultruded component having a T-shaped cross-section. The method allows a simple, inexpensive and reconfigurable mould tool to be used. In preferred embodiments the mould tool has a flat surface without sidewalls.

INSERT AND BLANK FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE ROOT

A composite material blank comprising an elongate blank body extending between a first end face and a second end face; said blank body extending in a longitudinal direction, parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, and having four peripheral sides; each said first and second end face having edges which define a trapezoid shape; wherein the peripheral sides of said blank body connect the edges of said first end face with the edges of said second end face; and wherein said first trapezoid end face is inverted in relation to said second trapezoid end face. A method of manufacturing a composite blank, and a wind turbine blade root insert which may be formed from a blank.

Insert for a wind turbine blade root

An insert (105) for a wind turbine blade root. The insert (105) has a bushing (40) and an outer surface with circumferential annular grooves (68). A transition layer 5 (102) is built up around the bushing (40). The transition layer (102) has fibrous material sheet layers and filamentary material windings (80) in the grooves which alternate with fibrous plies (98) covering the grooves (68). Each fibrous ply (98) is anchored into the grooves (68) by the windings (80). Fibrous battens (148) are fitted around the transition layer (102) to form an insert body (108). Each batten (148) 10 has a deltoid cross-section so that the battens give the insert a quadrilateral or trapezoidal cross-section.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WIND TURBINE BLADE MANUFACTURE

Improvements relating to wind turbine blade manufacture A method of making wind turbine blades of variable length is described. The method involves forming first and second half shells of a main blade section in a main blade mould assembly. A pre-manufactured tip section is selected from a plurality of tip sections of different lengths according to a total length requirement for the wind turbine blade. The tip section is supported adjacent to the main blade mould assembly such that an inboard end of the tip section overlaps with an outboard end of one of the half shells of the main blade section. The main mould assembly is then closed to bond the two main half shells together and to bond the tip section to the main blade half shells. The invention allows blades of different overall length to be produced using a common main blade mould assembly.

Ebola virion proteins expressed from venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) virus replicons

Using the Ebola GP, NP, VP24, VP30, VP35 and VP40 virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with Ebola virus is described.

Print head for regolith-polymer mixture and associated feedstock

A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The securing mechanism is adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper is secured to the securing mechanism and has a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle has an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The barrel has an elongate, hollow member with a first end secured to the lower aperture of the hopper and a second end secured to the upper aperture of the nozzle. The heating system is positioned along the barrel.

USER ID CODES FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION

Methods and systems for establishing a chain of relationships are disclosed. An identity verification platform receives a first request for registration comprising an identification of a first user, identification of an entity, and a relationship between the first user and the entity; verifies the identity of the first user and the relationship between the first user and the entity; and verifies that the entity is legitimate. Once a relationship between a first individual, invited by the first user, and the entity is confirmed, the platform creates a custom badge representing the relationship between the first individual and the entity for display on the entity's website. The platform receives an identification of a selection by an end user of the custom badge and, responsive to receiving the identification of the selection, renders, on a domain controlled by the identity verification platform, a verification that the relationship between the first individual and the entity is valid.

Risk markers for cardiovascular disease

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINT HEAD APPARATUS

A three-dimensional print head apparatus may include a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a heating system, and a fume extraction system. The securing mechanism may be adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper may have a cavity and a lower aperture and may be secured to the securing mechanism. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along the barrel.

Method manufacturing a vehicle door hinge

A method for manufacturing a vehicle door hinge having a hinge axis, the method including providing a first hinge part having a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm, the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The method also includes bending a strip of material to form a second hinge part having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and the second end, the first end having a first section and the second end having a second section, the first section and the second section being parallel relative to one another. In addition, the method includes fixing the first section and the second section relative to one another, and disposing the bent section between the first and second arms about the hinge axis.

Wellbore hydraulic fracturing through a pump operating in a damage avoidance mode

Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems and methods for pumping a wellbore with a pump operating in a damage avoidance mode during a hydraulic fracturing job. A fluid pump of known operating pump capacity measurable in barrels per minute is selected. The pump is fluidly connected with each of a cased wellbore in a subterranean formation for providing fracturing fluid to the wellbore. The wellbore has at least one perforation through a casing of the wellbore that has a known rate range within which fracturing fluid is required to successfully fracture the subterranean formation outside the perforation through the perforation. The pump is configured to provide fracturing fluid to each perforation within the known rate range of the respective perforation to successfully fracture the subterranean formation outside of the perforation while operating the pump in a damage avoidance mode.

PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING MIXTURES OF DIFFERENT OLEFINS

Processes for producing two or more different C2-C6linear or branched olefins are disclosed herein. In one exemplary implementation, the process can include contacting a first feed stream that includes γ-valerolactone with one or more first catalysts in a first reactor to form a mixture. The mixture includes two or more different C2-C6linear or branched olefins at a yield of at least 60%, and the one or more first catalysts include a doped zeolite. Processes for converting levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone are also disclosed herein.

CONTEXTUAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS

A method comprises a computer-implemented virtual assistant (VA) determining user information to communicate to a recipient, receiving VA input information, and determining a recipient context. In response to determining the recipient context, the VA composes a preferred presentation based on information attributes and recipient attributes. The VA outputs the user information according to the preferred presentation. A virtual assistant system comprises personal information, a preferred presentation, and a computer-implemented VA. The VA is configured to compose user information and to receive VA input information. In response to receiving the VA input information, the VA determines a recipient context and composes the preferred presentation based on the user information, recipient context, information attributes, and recipient attributes. The VA outputs the user information according to the preferred presentation. A computer program product can embody the method. 1. A computer-implemented method , the method comprising:determining, by a computer-implemented virtual assistant (VA) system, user information to communicate to a recipient;receiving, by the VA system, VA input information;determining, by the VA system, based at least in part on the VA input information, a recipient context;composing, by the VA system, in response to the determining the recipient context, based at least in part on information attributes associated with the user information and recipient attributes associated with the recipient context, a preferred presentation of including the user information; and,outputting, by the VA system, the user information to the recipient according to the preferred presentation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the VA system dynamically determining at least one of the information attributes and the recipient attributes.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the information attributes and the recipient attributes includes ...

Foot pad device and method of obtaining weight data

A foot pad device and a method of obtaining weight data from a force sensor in a foot pad worn by a user engaging in a footstep, including placing the force sensor under the ball of the foot of the user and/or the heel of the foot of the user; receiving an entered patient weight value for the user; collecting force data from the force sensor; calculating a weight value based on the collected force data and a scaling and/or offset parameter; comparing the calculated weight value to the entered patient weight value; comparing the calculated weight value to zero; adjusting the scaling and/or offset parameter; and repeating the steps periodically. The method may include comparing the collected force data to a functionality indication range, flagging the force sensor if the collected force data is outside the functionality indication range, and disregarding force data from the flagged force sensor.

Method and system for private shipping to anonymous users of a computer network

A method and system for private shipping to anonymous users purchasing goods on a computer or communications network linking users with merchant web-sites for electronic commerce. A user is issued a proxy identity and the user's mailing address is received and encrypted. The proxy identity and encrypted mailing address are transmitted to a merchant, and decryption information is provided to a shipper. Upon receipt of the encrypted shipping address from the merchant, the shipper can use the decryption information to decrypt the address and generate a package label bearing the true shipping address of the user so that the merchant is prevented from electronically capturing the true identity of the user. The present invention provides for anonymity of a user when browsing and shopping, and integrates easily and simply with existing online infrastructures of banks or credit card issuers, and delivery companies.

Wind turbine blade body manufacturing method

The invention provides a wind turbine blade body manufacturing method, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mould (40) having an elongated mould surface (43), placing a movable insert (50) on the mould surface, in a first position, forming, with the insert in the first position, a first blade body having a first length (L1), placing the insert (50) on the mould surface, in a second position, and forming, with the insert in the second position, a second blade body having a second length (L2) which is different from the first length.

MODULAR WIND TURBINE BLADE

A modular wind turbine blade is described. The modular blade comprises a first blade module having a first spar cap extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and a second blade module having a second spar cap extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction. The blade modules are configured for connection end-to-end via their respective spar caps. The first spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the first beam extends beyond the tapered end of the second beam. The second spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the second beam extends beyond the tapered end of the first beam. The blade modules are configured such that when the modules are connected together the scarfed surfaces of the respective first beams mate to form a first scarf joint and the scarfed surfaces of the respective second beams mate to form a second scarf joint. The first scarf joint is offset from the second scarf joint in the spanwise direction. 1. A modular wind turbine blade comprising a first blade module having a first spar cap extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and a second blade module having a second spar cap extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction , the blade modules being configured for connection end-to-end via their respective spar caps ,the first spar cap comprising first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface, with the tapered end of the first beam extending beyond the tapered end of the second beam;the second spar cap comprising first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface, with the tapered end of the second beam extending beyond the tapered end of the first beam;wherein the blade modules are configured such that when the modules ...

Method of making temperature-immune self-referencing Fabry-Pérot cavity sensors

A method of making passive microscopic Fabry-Pérot Interferometer (FPI) sensor includes forming a three-dimensional microscopic optical structure on a cleaved tip of an optical fiber that reflects a light signal back through the optical fiber. The reflected light is altered by refractive index changes in the three-dimensional structure that is subject to at least one of: (i) thermal radiation; and (ii) volatile organic compounds.

Method, system, and computer program product for providing credit services

A method, system, and computer program product for providing credit services is provided. The method includes establishing a first and second minimum levels of eligibility for a first and second set of financing options, respectively. The second set of financing options includes additional credit offer terms for mitigating risk. In response to receiving a request for a financing arrangement that includes the first set of financing options, the method includes performing an eligibility determination for a requester to ascertain which of the minimum levels of eligibility, if any, applies to the requester, and providing a response to the requester based upon results of the eligibility determination. The response includes one of: approving the request for the financing arrangement that includes the first set of financing options, offering the requester other financing arrangement that includes the second set of financing options, and declining the request.

Foot pad device and method of obtaining weight data

A foot pad device includes a foot pad, force sensors that provide force data, sensor electronics coupled to the force sensors, and a processor. The foot pad includes a ball region configured to be located under a ball of the foot of the user or a heel region configured to be located under a heel of the foot of the user. At least a portion of the force sensors is located in the ball region or the heel region of the foot pad. The sensor electronics include a flexible circuit with force sensor connection paths adapted to transmit force data from the force sensors and are configured to condition the force data to be within a conditioned force data range. The processor is configured to calculate a weight value based on the conditioned force data, a gain value, and an offset value.

Temperature-immune self-referencing Fabry-Pérot cavity sensors

A passive microscopic Fabry-Pérot Interferometer (FPI) sensor includes an optical fiber a three-dimensional microscopic optical structure formed on a cleaved tip of an optical fighter that reflects a light signal back through the optical fiber. The reflected light is altered by refractive index changes in the three-dimensional structure that is subject to at least one of: (i) thermal radiation; and (ii) volatile organic compounds.

COLLAPSIBLE INHALER SPACER

A collapsible spacer for use with a metered-dose-inhaler (MDI) medicament cartridge the spacer being movable between an expanded configuration for operation of the spacer and a collapsed configuration for transport or storage of the spacer. The spacer includes: an internal chamber for receiving a medicament dose when the spacer is in the expanded configuration and a cartridge dock for, in use, engaging with an MDI cartridge and permitting delivery of a medicament dose from the MDI cartridge to the internal chamber. The spacer further includes a mouthpiece permitting inhalation of a medicament dose from the internal chamber and a storage volume configured to accommodate the cartridge dock and an MDI cartridge. The cartridge dock is retractable into the storage volume in a retraction direction to store the MDI cartridge within the storage volume whilst maintaining engagement between the MDI cartridge and the cartridge dock. The cartridge dock is configured to receive and engage with the MDI ...

MULTI-COMPARTMENT MEMBRANE SEALED CONTAINER

The present invention relates to a multi-compartment container. The multi-compartment container is used for the storage of food and non-food items. The multi-compartment container has a plurality of compartments that depends on the number of divider walls. The multi-compartment container has a removable divider that allows for the stacking of the container for shipping, prior to filling product into the container, and once filled with product, keeps the product separated. The multi-compartment container has a membrane seal and a lid.

INSERT FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE ROOT

An insert (105) for a wind turbine blade root. The insert (105) has a bushing (40) and an outer surface with circumferential annular grooves (68). A transition layer (102) is built up around the bushing (40). The transition layer (102) has fibrous material sheet layers and filamentary material windings (80) in the grooves which alternate with fibrous plies (98) covering the grooves (68). Each fibrous ply (98) is anchored into the grooves (68) by the windings (80). Fibrous battens (148) are fitted around the transition layer (102) to form an insert body (108). Each batten (148) has a deltoid cross-section so that the battens give the insert a quadrilateral or trapezoidal cross-section.

Process for the preparation of substituted halogenated aniline

A process for the preparation of substituted halogenated anilines from substituted halogenated 1-chlorobenzenes which comprisesa) reacting a substituted halogenated 1-chlorobenzene selectively with an imine in the presence of a transition metal catalyst complex and a base to form an N-aryl imine; b) hydrolyzing the N-aryl imine; andc) isolating the substituted halogenated aniline.

Resist trim process to define small openings in dielectric layers

The present invention is directed to a method of forming semiconductor devices. In one illustrative embodiment, the method comprises defining a photoresist feature having a first size in a layer of photoresist that is formed above a layer of dielectric material. The method further comprises reducing the first size of the photoresist feature to produce a reduced size photoresist feature, forming an opening in the layer of dielectric material under the reduced size photoresist feature, and forming a conductive material in the opening in the layer of dielectric material.

Multiple wellbore hydraulic fracturing through a single pumping system

Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems and methods for pumping multiple wellbores to form and stabilize fractures during a fracturing job. A fluid pump of known operating pump capacity measurable in barrels per minute is selected. The pump is fluidly connected with each of a plurality of cased wellbores in a subterranean formation for providing fracturing fluid to each of the wellbores. The plurality of wellbores each have at least one perforation through a casing of the wellbore that has a known rate range within which fracturing fluid is required to successfully fracture the subterranean formation outside the perforation through the perforation. The pump is configured to provide fracturing fluid to each of the perforations within the known rate range of the respective perforation to successfully fracture the subterranean formation outside of the perforation.

Modified SELEX processes without purified protein

This invention is directed towards a method for obtaining nucleic acid ligands against target proteins without directly purifying the target proteins. The method used in the invention is called SELEX, which is an acronym for Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment. The nucleic acid ligands of the invention are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for diseases in which the targets proteins play a causative role.

INSERT AND BLANK FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE ROOT

A composite material blank (190) comprising an elongate blank body (300) extending between a first end face (312a) and a second end face (312b); said blank body (300) extending in a longitudinal direction, parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, and having four peripheral sides (341, 342, 343, 344); each said first and second end face (312a, 312b) having edges (361a-364a; 361b-364b) which define a trapezoid shape; wherein the peripheral sides (341, 342, 343, 344) of said blank body (190) connect the edges (361a-364a) of said first end face (312a) with the edges (361b-364b) of said second end face (312b); and wherein said first trapezoid end face (312a) is inverted in relation to said second trapezoid end face (312b). A method of manufacturing a composite blank (190), and a wind turbine blade root insert (105) which may be formed from a blank (190).

Systematic polypeptide evolution by reverse translation

A method for preparing polypeptide ligands of target molecules wherein candidate mixtures comprised of ribosome complexes or mRNA●polypeptide copolymers are partitioned relative to their affinity to the target and amplified to create a new candidate mixture enriched in ribosome complexes or mRNA●polypeptide copolymers with an affinity to the target.

Multi-fit orthotic and mobility assistance apparatus

A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes.

Outwardly dished end plate for stormwater chamber

An end plate for closing off the end of an arch shape cross section corrugated stormwater chamber, which receives water for dispersal beneath the surface of the earth, has a dished portion which projects outwardly from the end of a chamber to which it is attached, preferably by means of a flange which engages the corrugations of the chamber. Ribs inside the end plate add strength.

Reinforcing strip for a wind turbine blade

A strip of fiber-reinforced polymeric material for a longitudinal reinforcing structure of a wind turbine blade, the strip having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces and extending longitudinally between first and second transverse edges, wherein an end region of the strip tapers in thickness towards the first transverse edge, and wherein one or more slots are defined in the tapered end region, the or each slot extending longitudinally from the first transverse edge of the strip into the tapered end region.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE OF A WIND TURBINE COMPONENT

In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method of making a wind turbine component, the method comprising supporting a layup (14) of fibrous reinforcing material in a mould (12); providing a supply of resin (16); providing a supply of hardener (20) comprising at least a first hardener (20a) and a second hardener (20b), the second hardener being faster than the first hardener; mixing resin with the first and/or second hardener to create a resin mixture (24); supplying the resin mixture (24) to the layup (14) during an infusion process; monitoring one or more process parameters of the infusion process; and controlling the speed of the hardener (20) by varying the relative proportions of the first and second hardeners (20a, 20b) in the resin mixture (24) during the course of the infusion process in dependence upon the one or more process parameters.

Wind turbine blade spar structure and method of manufacturing

A wind turbine blade mould extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and transversely in a chordwise direction is provided and a spar cap (134, 136) is laid the mould. The spar cap comprises a plurality of strips (138) extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction and arranged side-by-side in the chordwise direction, said strips comprising one or more intermediate strips (158) arranged between peripheral strips (160, 162) which are inclined relative to the intermediate strips. A shear web (126) comprising a flange (130a) extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction is provided, the flange comprising a base (144) defining a primary bonding surface (164). A chordwise width of the primary bonding surface corresponds substantially to a chordwise width of the intermediate strips of the spar cap. The primary bonding surface of the flange is bonded to the one or more intermediate strips of the spar cap.

RISK MARKERS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

Conditional-SELEX

The invention provides method for producing nucleic acid ligands that generate a signal, or cause a decrease in the level of a signal, in the presence of a target molecule or an environmental stimulus. The methods of the instant invention are collectively termed Conditional SELEX. The nucleic acid ligands of the instant invention are useful in any application where it is desirable to measure the concentration of a target molecule or detect and quantitate an environmental stimulus.

USER ID CODES FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION

Methods and systems for establishing a chain of relationships are disclosed. An identity verification platform receives a first request for registration comprising an identification of a first user, identification of an entity, and a relationship between the first user and the entity; verifies the identity of the first user and the relationship between the first user and the entity; and verifies that the entity is legitimate. Once a relationship between a first individual, invited by the first user, and the entity is confirmed, the platform creates a custom badge representing the relationship between the first individual and the entity for display on the entity's website. The platform receives an identification of a selection by an end user of the custom badge and, responsive to receiving the identification of the selection, renders, on a domain controlled by the identity verification platform, a verification that the relationship between the first individual and the entity is valid.

PERSONALIZED CONTENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STREAMING PLATFORMS

An example method of sharing content within a private group comprises implementing an instance of a content review application; establishing, in the implemented instance of the content review application, a private connection between two individual user accounts of the content review application included in the private group; collecting content feedback data from a first user account of the two individual user accounts within the private group, the content feedback data corresponding to a media product or a family of media products; determining, based on first user request, a first user-defined authorized class for the private group within a plurality of other user accounts having a private connection with the first user account; delivering first user-selected content, to the authorized class, the delivered content including one of the collected feedback data or a content recommendation corresponding to the content feedback data from the first user account; and establishing a reciprocity ...

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Phrase translation and language instruction system

A phrase translation and language instruction system is provided comprising a plurality of printed sheets having disposed thereupon information relating to the translation of certain generic phrases. Additionally, there is provided therein a set of alternative verbs, nouns, adjectives and the like to enable the substitution of words relating to one's specific situation and the communication of such in a foreign language.

ENTERTAINMENT APPARATUS

A video pod comprises side wails and a roof; a first display device inside the video pod; a second display outside and above en opening to the pod; a payment device; an input device; and a memory storing a plurality of video programs. The first display device is arranged to display a selected one of said video programs upon payment via the payment device and selection via the input device by a user, and the second display device is arranged to display a promotional video different to the video programs.

Vehicle door hinge

A motor vehicle door hinge with a hinge axis includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part has a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm with the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The second hinge part includes a continuous strip of material having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and second end. The bent section is disposed between the first arm and second arm about the hinge axis. The first end has a first section and the second end has a second section. The first section and second section are parallel and fixed relative to each other.

Transcription-free SELEX

Methods are provided for the production of nucleic acid ligands against target molecules using a procedure known as Transcription-free Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment (Transcription-free SELEX). The Transcription-free SELEX method assembles nucleic acid ligands from fragments of synthetic nucleic acids by annealing those fragments to a complementary template, and then ligating the fragments together.

USER ID CODES FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION

Methods and systems for establishing a chain of relationships are disclosed. An identity verification platform receives a first request for registration comprising an identification of a first user, identification of an entity, and a relationship between the first user and the entity; verifies the identity of the first user and the relationship between the first user and the entity; and verifies that the entity is legitimate. Once a relationship between a first individual, invited by the first user, and the entity is confirmed, the platform creates a custom badge representing the relationship between the first individual and the entity for display on the entity's website. The platform receives an identification of a selection by an end user of the custom badge and, responsive to receiving the identification of the selection, renders, on a domain controlled by the identity verification platform, a verification that the relationship between the first individual and the entity is valid.

Wellbore hydraulic fracturing through a common pumping source

Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems and methods for pumping multiple wellbores from a common pumping source. A fluid pump of known operating pump capacity can be selected. The pump can be fluidly connected to a common pumping source that is fluidly connected with each of a plurality of cased wellbores in a subterranean formation for providing pumped fracturing fluid to each of the wellbores. Each of the plurality of wellbores can have at least one perforation through a casing of the wellbore with a known rate range within which fracturing fluid is required to be provided to the perforation to successfully fracture the subterranean formation outside the perforation, through the perforation. Further, the wellbores can be configured so that the common pumping source provides fracturing fluid to each of the perforations within the known rate range of the respective perforation to successfully fracture the subterranean formation.

High-speed acrylic electroactive polymer transducers

Devices employing electroactive polymer actuators are disclosed. Acrylic dielectric material based actuators are optionally provided in which architectures are presented that allow for improved power output as compared with other known acrylic dielectric material based transducers. Such technology may be applied in motor-driven applications, lightweight flight applications and lighting applications among others.

Method for automatic wavelength allocation in a wavelength division multiplexed fiber optic communications network

The high data transmission capacity of fiber optic networks has been exploited through wavelength division multiplexing, abbreviated WDM. By using multiple independent wavelengths, or lambdas, the fiber can carry a multiplicity of content, each in its own lambda. As the number of lambdas increases (it is currently ca. 100 and is projected to climb to 100,000 or more) it becomes increasingly challenging to allocate lambdas to traffic. The present invention automates the allocation process by detecting similar interests amongst groups of users, and creating a shared lambda for use by the users.

Wind turbine blade manufacture

Method of bonding a shear web (50) to a wind turbine blade shell (75) and the obtained blade, wherein the shear web (50) comprises a web and a mounting flange (56) oriented transverse to the web (50). The method involves: providing a seal (66, 68) on the mounting flange (56) of the shear web (50) such that when the mounting flange (56) is positioned against the blade shell (75), a cavity (76) is defined by the seal between the mounting flange (56) and the blade shell (75). The air of the cavity (76) is then evacuated and adhesive is injected into the cavity (76). The use of pieces (80) to keep the distance between the mounting flange (56) and the blade shell (75) is preferred.

Risk markers for cardiovascular disease

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotien A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

Risk markers for cardiovacular disease

Provided herein methods for determining whether a subject, particularly a human subject, is at risk of developing, having, or experiencing a complication of cardiovascular disease, and methods of treating subjects who are identified by the current methods of being at risk for cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotien A-I related biomolecules in a bodily sample from the subject. Also, provided are kits and reagents for use in the present methods. Also provided are methods for monitoring the status of cardiovascular disease in a subject or the effects of therapeutic agents on subjects with cardiovascular disease. Such method comprising determining levels of one or more oxidized apolipoprotein A-I related molecules in bodily samples taken from the subject over time or before and after therapy.

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WIND TURBINE BLADE

There is provided a wind turbine blade extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction between a root end and a tip end, and transversely in a chordwise direction between a 5 leading edge and a trailing edge. The wind turbine blade comprises an outer shell defining a substantially hollow interior, and a shear web arranged inside the outer shell and extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction. The shear web comprises an elongate web panel and a mounting flange extending along a longitudinal edge of the web panel, the mounting flange comprising an inboard end portion defining a root end of 10 the mounting flange and an outboard portion defining a tip end of the mounting flange. The outboard portion extends along a majority of the length of the elongate web panel. The inboard end portion of the mounting flange is bonded to an inner surface of the blade shell by a first adhesive, and the outboard portion of the mounting flange is bonded to the inner surface of the blade shell by a second ...

PERSONALIZED CONTENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STREAMING PLATFORMS

An example method of collecting shareable content comprises implementing an instance of the content review application; receiving or accessing content feedback data generated by a first private user account of the content review application, the content feedback data relating to a plurality of media products at least partially consumed or accessed by the first private user account; designating, in response to the first private user account generating a level of content feedback data above a specified user-defined or algorithmically-selected threshold, a public account status to the first private user account; generating or selecting a public content recommendation corresponding to the content feedback data from the designated first public user account; identifying a value or action to be taken by a second private user account as a consideration for access to the public content recommendation, wherein the consideration is at least partially based on the public status of the first public ...

Vertical takeoff and landing pad and interlocking pavers to construct same

An interlocking paver system including a polygon paver and a spacer paver is provided. The polygon paver may have a top level having a top level polygon paver perimeter and a bottom level secured to and protruding from the top level and having a bottom level polygon paver perimeter contained within the top level polygon paver perimeter. The spacer paver may have a top level having a top level spacer paver perimeter and a bottom level secured to and protruding from the top level and having a bottom level spacer paver perimeter extending beyond an entirety of the top level spacer paver perimeter. The spacer paver may be configured to selectively interlock with the polygon paver. The top level spacer paver perimeter, top level polygon paver perimeter, and bottom level spacer paver perimeter are different from one another.

METHOD OF RAPIDLY PRODUCING IMPROVED VACCINES FOR ANIMALS

A method of quickly producing a vaccine for a biotype of pathogenic microorganism is described, where a nucleic acid molecule or fragment thereof is obtained from a biological sample from an animal exposed to the microorganism, a protective molecule is prepared based on the nucleic acid molecule of interest or fragment thereof, and administered to an animal which has been or is as risk of being exposed to the microorganism. A protective response to the biotype of the microorganism is obtained in the animal.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE OF WIND TURBINE BLADES

A web locating device for locating a shear web at a predefined location on an inner surface of a wind turbine blade shell is described. The base comprises a base and a first guide structure. The base is for securing to the inner surface of the blade shell at a predefined position on the inner surface and the first guide structure projects from the base. The first guide structure has a first guide surface arranged to guide a mounting portion of the shear web towards the predefined location on the inner surface of the wind turbine blade shell. The base of the device includes one or more alignment features for aligning with one or more reference features at the predefined position on the inner surface of the blade shell. Also described are a wind turbine blade, and a method of making a wind turbine blade.

SIMULTANEOUS DEHYDRATION, DIMERIZATION, AND METATHESIS OF C2-C5 ALCOHOLS

This disclosure relates to a single stage process for the direct conversion of alcohols, e.g. ethanol, to olefinic mixtures (C2-C7) with low levels of aromatics carried out in a single reactor with two fixed catalyst beds in series, or two catalytic fixed bed reactors in series wherein the first reactor operates at a lower or higher temperature than the operating temperature of the second reactor. The process transformation of ethanol is comprised of ethanol dehydration to ethylene and water in high yield with the first catalyst in the first reactor, or via the first fixed catalyst bed, followed by directly feeding the ethylene and water to the second reactor, or second fixed catalyst bed, with conversion of said ethylene and water to a C2-C7olefinic mixture with the second catalyst(s) in high yields with minimal aromatic compound formation.

SUPERWETTING SURFACES FOR DIMINISHING LEIDENFROST EFFECT, METHODS OF MAKING AND DEVICES INCORPORATING THE SAME

Textured surface for increasing Leidenfrost temperature. The texture comprises of surface features over multiple length scales—from micro to nanoscale—wherein the features at each length scale have a size, aspect ratio, and spacing selected to increase the Leidenfrost temperature. The structure includes an array of microscale structures disposed on the surface, the structure having size, aspect ratio and spacing selected to increase Leidenfrost temperature. The microscale structures may also include nanoscale structures on their surface to create a hierarchical structure. The structures result in an increased Leidenfrost temperature. 1. Article for increasing Leidenfrost temperature comprising:a surface with a plurality of structures that are protrusions, cavities, or combinations of both on the surface, the structures having median size a, median aspect ratio h/a and median spacing ratio b/a selected to increase Leidenfrost temperature.2. The article of wherein the protrusions and cavities can have multiscale hierarchical features wherein median size of an “nth” level hierarchy is a claim 1 , aspect ratio (h/a) claim 1 , and spacing ratio (b/a).3. The article of wherein a is less than 1000 microns.4. The article of wherein 0.01 Подробнее