Sanitärbrause aufweisend einen Durchflusssensor mit einer Wippe

Sanitärbrause (1), zumindest aufweisend:- ein Gehäuse (2),- zumindest einen Flüssigkeitszulauf (3) für eine Flüssigkeit,- zumindest einen Strahlbildner (4, 22), der über zumindest einen Flüssigkeitskanal (5) mit dem zumindest einen Flüssigkeitszulauf (3) verbunden ist, und- einen Durchflusssensor (6) zur Detektion eines Flüssigkeitsflusses durch den zumindest einen Flüssigkeitskanal (5), wobei der Durchflusssensor (6) eine Wippe (7) mit einem Magnet (8) aufweist und wobei die Wippe (7) bei einem Flüssigkeitsfluss durch den zumindest einen Flüssigkeitskanal (5) aus einer Ausgangsstellung (9) derart kippbar ist, dass der Magnet (8) einen Reed-Schalter (10) betätigt.

Method for creating portfolios, for easy detection of crisis behavior of portfolio, and for optimizing wind turbines, involves calculating ground-state energy that is optimum value of cost function of specific portfolios using gamma

The method involves calculating the ground-state energy that is the optimum value of the cost function of the specific portfolios using the gamma. The value of gamma corresponds to the mean value for the relationship between risk and medium-income portfolio that is averaged over all possible portfolio-configurations. The transition from the normal phase to the crisis phase is characterized by a sharp drop of the ground-state energy. The existing portfolios or similar or derived financial products are sold after the drop in the ground-state energy. An independent claim is included for a method for preventing financial crises and bad investments in the economy.

Method for using excess amounts of electricity for operating huge computer systems, involves proposing and calculating physical simulations of quantum chromodynamics and high-temperature superconductivity

The excess energy utilization method involves proposing and calculating the physical simulations of quantum chromodynamics and high-temperature superconductivity. The physical simulations are controlled through an algorithm. The financial optimization strategies are applied to a targeted computer system.

Seismische Quelle und Verfahren zur Erzeugung seismischer Scherwellen

Seismische Quelle (1) zur Erzeugung von seismischen Schwingungen in Form von Scherwellen (4) in einem Untersuchungsobjekt (3), wobei die Quelle (1) auf eine Oberfläche des Untersuchungsobjekts (3) aufsetzbar ist und umfasst: einen Schwingungserzeuger (2) zur Erzeugung von Schwingungen mit einer vorgegebenen Schwingungsrichtung, die parallel zu der Oberfläche des Untersuchungsobjekts (3) ist, eine mit dem Schwingungserzeuger (2) mechanisch verbundene Übertragungseinrichtung (12), welche die Schwingungen überträgt, und mindestens zwei parallel zu der Schwingungsrichtung verschiebliche Lager (20), über die auf die Übertragungseinrichtung (12) eine Vorspannung aufbringbar ist, so dass die Übertragungseinrichtung (12) gegenüber dem Untersuchungsobjekt (3) vorgespannt wird, wobei die Übertragungseinrichtung (12) eine auf das Untersuchungsobjekt (3) aufsetzbare einteilige oder mehrteilige Kontaktfläche (17) aufweist, über welche die Schwingungen mittels Reibschluss in das Untersuchungsobjekt ( ...

Screw-on housing for retaining pivot pin of door hinge in tape arrangement, has setting unit activated on deformed sections of main body so as to fix pivot pin in openings, where ends of sections of main body are passed through path

The screw-on housing (1) has a main body (9) made of a tin material and provided with holes (4) for a pivot pin. A clamp arrangement (5) fixes the pivot pin into the holes. Eye-shaped openings of the clamp arrangement are formed through deformed sections (10) of the main body in which the pivot pin is inserted. A setting unit (12) is activated on the deformed sections of the main body so as to fix the pivot pin in the eye-shaped openings. Ends of the deformed sections of the main body are passed through a straight path.

Moisture resistant cord plate for a photovoltaic module

This invention relates to a moisture resistant cord plate for a photovoltaic module, methods of manufacturing photovoltaic modules, and methods for generating electricity from photovoltaic modules.

Decontamination System with Insoluble Additives

Exemplary decontamination systems of the present disclosure may allow for removing contaminants from a fluid. In an embodiment, a decontamination system may include a filtration unit operable to receive an adsorbent and contaminated fluid. The filtration unit may include a filter operable to separate the fluid from the adsorbent and contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent. In an embodiment, the decontamination system may further include a recovery unit operable to separate the adsorbent and the contaminants adsorbed onto the adsorbent.

Imitation Cheese With Improved Melt

An imitation cheese composition is provided with improved melt functionality. The imitation cheese composition includes non-interesterified/non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, fractionated vegetable oils, specific corn-derived food starches, specific potato-derived food starches, gelatin, and hydrocolloids.

COMPACT SYSTEM FOR COUPLING RF POWER DIRECTLY INTO RF LINACS

A system for injecting radio frequency (RF) pulses into an RF linear accelerator (RF LINAC) cavity is described. In accordance with the description an RF power amplifying element, typically a compact planar triode (CPT), is directly mounted to an outside of a hermetically sealed RF cavity. The direct mounting of the RF power amplifying element places the antenna—responsible for coupling power into the RF cavity—physically on the RF cavity side of a hermetic high-voltage (HV) break. The RF input, RF circuitry, biasing circuitry, and RF power amplifier are all outside of the vacuum cavity region. The direct mounting arrangement facilitates easy inspection and replacement of the RF power amplifier, the RF input and biasing circuitry. The direct mounting arrangement also mitigates the deleterious effects of multipactoring associated with placing the RF power amplifier and associated RF circuitry in the vacuum environment of the RF LINAC cavity. 1. A system for injecting radio frequency energy into an accelerator , the system comprising:a vacuum chamber containing a cavity structure; an RF power amplifier located, in operation, external and adjacent to the vacuum chamber,', 'a socket interface that complementarily accepts the RF power amplifier,', 'an electrically insulating break between the socket interface and the cavity structure, and', 'an antenna located within the cavity structure, wherein the antenna is connected to the socket interface and electromagnetically coupled to the cavity structure; and, 'a power amplifier assembly directly coupled to the cavity structure, wherein the power amplifier assembly comprises a biasing element to bias the power amplifier assembly, and', 'an RF power source supplying a radio frequency energy to the power amplifier assembly for amplifying by the RF power amplifier and transmitting a resulting amplified RF power into the cavity structure., 'a power supply interface including2. The system of wherein the antenna transmits the ...

Technologies for providing hints usable to adjust properties of digital media

Technologies for providing hints for adjusting digital media properties include a destination computing device wirelessly coupled to multiple source computing devices. The destination computing device is configured to receive digital media streams from each of a multiple number of source computing devices, process each of the received digital media streams, and output one or more of the processed digital media streams based on one or more output settings and/or or more digital media properties of the digital media. The destination computing device is further configured to determine one or more performance metrics based on an analysis of the output digital media streams, determine one or more hints for one or more of the digital media streams based on the analysis, and transmit each of the hints to a corresponding one of the source computing devices. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.

ASSOCIATED PARTICLE DETECTION FOR PERFORMING NEUTRON FLUX CALIBRATION AND IMAGING

An associated particle-based inspection apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a grounded target region and a neutron generator that produces a neutron and one or more corresponding charged particles. The apparatus further includes an associated particle imaging (API) detector comprising a particle detector that detects the one or more corresponding charged particles, wherein the particle detector comprises at least one particle detector element that facilitates determining a trajectory, origination time, and a velocity of the neutron based upon a detection, by a particular one of the at least one particle detector element, of the corresponding charged particles. 1. An inspection apparatus comprising:a grounded target region;a neutron generator that produces, by a fusion reaction, a neutron and one or more corresponding charged particles;an associated particle imaging (API) detector comprising a particle detector that detects the one or more corresponding charged particles, wherein the particle detector comprises at least one particle detector element that facilitates determining a trajectory, origination time, and a velocity of the neutron based upon a detection, by a particular one of the at least one particle detector element, of the corresponding charged particles, a positively-biased ion source; and', 'a neutron generating source point that receives an ion beam from the positively-biased ion source through a vacuum tube assembly,, 'wherein the neutron generator compriseswherein the neutron generating source point provides a directed volume of corresponding charged particles,wherein the vacuum tube assembly comprises a hermetically-sealed vacuum vessel that couples the positively-biased ion source and the grounded target region,wherein the grounded target region contains the API detector and the neutron generating source point, andwherein charged particle detection events are transmitted from the particle detector array to external sensors through a ...

COMPACT HIGH-VOLTAGE PLASMA SOURCE FOR NEUTRON GENERATION

Systems and methods are described herein for coupling electromagnetic (EM) energy from a remotely-located primary antenna into a plasma ion source. The EM energy is radiated by a first by through an intermediary secondary antenna. The embodiments described herein enable the elevation of the plasma ion source to a high electric potential bias relative to the primary antenna, which can be maintained at or near a grounded electric potential. 1. An apparatus for generating a plasma ion source in a vacuum chamber , the apparatus comprising:a plasma ion source dielectric configured to encapsulate the vacuum chamber;a secondary antenna positioned external to an exterior surface of the plasma ion source dielectric and configured to couple electromagnetic (EM) radiation into the plasma ion source in the vacuum chamber; anda primary antenna electrically isolated from the secondary antenna and configured to transmit electromagnetic (EM) radiation to the secondary antenna;wherein the plasma ion source chamber, the plasma ion source dielectric, and the secondary antenna are biased at a positive electric potential with respect to the primary antenna.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a magnet assembly positioned external to the exterior surface of the plasma ion source dielectric;wherein a portion of the secondary antenna is positioned between the exterior surface of the plasma ion source dielectric and the magnet assembly.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the magnetic structure is comprised of permanent magnets in a hexapole configuration.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a conducting outer enclosure that encapsulates the plasma ion source dielectric and the secondary antenna.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the conducting outer enclosure serves as an electric potential ground for the apparatus.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the primary antenna is electrically connected to the conducting outer enclosure.7. The apparatus of claim 2 , ...

Constraint based control in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus

A medical robotic system that includes a robotically controlled surgical instrument. The system includes a constraint controller that constrains the movement of the instrument based on a predetermined parameter. The parameter may be a surgical space, wherein the instrument cannot be moved into, or alternatively cannot be moved out of, the space. The surgically constrained spaced may be defined through a telestrator screen that allows a surgeon to point and click the boundaries of the space.

SCALABLE MULTI-ROLE SURFACE-WAVE PLASMA GENERATOR

Systems and methods are described herein for generating surface-wave plasmas capable of simultaneously achieving high density with low temperature and planar scalability. A key feature of the invention is reduced damage to objects in contact with the plasma due to the lack of an RF bias; allowing for damage free processing. The preferred embodiment is an all-in-one processing reactor suitable for photovoltaic cell manufacturing, performing saw-damage removal, oxide stripping, deposition, doping and formation of hetero structures. The invention is scalable for atomic-layer deposition, etching, and other surface interaction processes. 1. A surface-wave plasma source comprising a microwave launch structure , a dielectric insulator , a conducting baseplate , an impedance matching feedthrough and a microwave generator to supply electromagnetic energy at microwave frequency to the plasma region.2. The surface-wave plasma source of wherein the microwave launch structure comprises a metallic patch antenna over a dielectric channel with radiating slots adjacent to an outer conductor that is electromagnetically-coupled to a feedthrough.3. The surface-wave plasma source of claim 1 , wherein microwave launch structure is a planar claim 1 , coaxial or ring configuration.4. The surface-wave plasma source of further comprising a plurality of microwave launch structures arrayed into a periodic structure to generate overlapping plasma zones to approximate a uniform plasma sheet.5. The surface-wave plasma source of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of microwave launch structures further are controlled by a control to facilitate adjustment of power claim 4 , frequency and phase to tailor plasma properties over a large area substrate to improve uniformity claim 4 , power balancing and process conditions.6. The surface-wave plasma source of claim 4 , wherein the arrayed periodic structure is driven by multiple microwave magnetron generators on each of a set of three phases of standard ...

Scalable Multi-Role Surface-Wave Plasma Generator

Systems and methods are described herein for generating surface-wave plasmas capable of simultaneously achieving high density with low temperature and planar scalability. A key feature of the invention is reduced damage to objects in contact with the plasma due to the lack of an RF bias; allowing for damage free processing. The preferred embodiment is an all-in-one processing reactor suitable for photovoltaic cell manufacturing, performing saw-damage removal, oxide stripping, deposition, doping and formation of heterostructures. The invention is scalable for atomic-layer deposition, etching, and other surface interaction processes.

Method and system for order-free spoken term detection

A method for spoken term detection, comprising generating a time-marked word list, wherein the time-marked word list is an output of an automatic speech recognition system, generating an index from the time-marked word list, wherein generating the index comprises creating a word loop weighted finite state transducer for each utterance, i, receiving a plurality of keyword queries, and searching the index for a plurality of keyword hits.

SYSTEM FOR COUPLING RF POWER INTO LINACS AND BELLOWS COATING BY MAGNETRON SPUTTERING WITH KICK PULSE

A system and associated method are described for depositing high-quality films for providing a coating on a three-dimensional surface such as an internal surface of a bellows structure. The system includes a magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along a sputter target. The system further includes an elongated sputtering electrode material tube surrounding the magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along the sputter target. During operation, the system generates and controls ion flux for direct current high-power impulse magnetron sputtering. During operation logic circuitry issues a control signal to control a kick pulse property of a sustained positive voltage kick pulse taken from the group consisting of: onset delay, amplitude and duration. 1. A system for depositing high-quality films on a surface of a bellows structure for providing a nanolayered coating on a three-dimensional surface of an RF accelerator cavity and associated superconducting cavities , the system comprising:a magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along a sputter target; andan elongated sputtering electrode material tube surrounding the magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along the sputter target, providing a vacuum apparatus containing a sputtering magnetron target electrode;', 'generating a high-power pulsed plasma magnetron discharge with a high-current negative direct current (DC) pulse to the sputtering magnetron target electrode; and', 'generating a configurable sustained positive voltage kick pulse to the magnetron target electrode after terminating the negative DC pulse,', 'wherein during the generating, program processor configured logic circuitry issues a control signal to control at least one kick pulse ...

Azimuthal Associated Particle Imaging Neutron Generator For Neutron X-Ray Inspection System Gamma Imaging for Oil and Gas Technologies

A wellbore inspection apparatus and a corresponding method of operation are described. The wellbore inspection apparatus comprises a neutron generator that produces, by a fusion reaction, a neutron and a corresponding charged particle. An associated particle imaging (API) detector comprises a particle detector array that detects the corresponding charged particle. The particle detector array comprises a plurality of particle detector elements that facilitate determining a trajectory of the neutron based upon a detection, by a particular one of the plurality of particle detector elements, of the corresponding charged particle. A gamma-ray detector assembly comprises a set of gamma-ray detector elements, and a set of collimating structures, where adjacent pairs of the set of collimating structures define a gamma-ray path for a gamma-ray arising from an inelastic collision of the neutron. 1. A wellbore inspection apparatus comprising:a neutron generator that produces, by a fusion reaction, a neutron and a corresponding charged particle; a set of gamma-ray detector elements, and', 'a set of collimating structures, where adjacent pairs of the set of collimating structures define a gamma-ray path for a gamma-ray arising from an inelastic collision of the neutron., 'a gamma-ray detector assembly comprising, 'an associated particle imaging (API) detector comprising a particle detector array that detects the corresponding charged particle, wherein the particle detector array comprises a plurality of particle detector elements that facilitate determining a trajectory of the neutron based upon a detection, by a particular one of the plurality of particle detector elements, of the corresponding charged particle; and'}2. The wellbore inspection apparatus of wherein the corresponding charged particle produced by the fusion reaction is an alpha particle.3. The wellbore inspection apparatus of wherein the plurality of particle detector elements are arranged to form a cylindrical ...

Filter-Gasket Assembly with Seal and Placement Indicator for Sterilization Rigid Container

Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a sealing assembly including a gasket and a sheet of filter material. The sealing assembly seals a lid to a seal rim of a base. The gasket has an upper surface, outer edge, and inner edge. The upper surface of the gasket comprises a first row of alternating protrusions and indentations and a second row of alternating protrusions and indentations that define a channel therebetween. The sheet of filter material extends from an inner edge of the gasket. The gasket completely surrounds the sheet of filter material, wherein the indentations and channel facilitate delivery of a sterilization agent through the filter material. A sterilization assembly including a lid having a plurality of protrusions in its upper surface in conjunction with a gasket having a smooth upper surface is also provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR METAL AND CERAMIC NANOLAYERING FOR ACCIDENT TOLERANT NUCLEAR FUEL, PARTICLE ACCELERATORS, AND AEROSPACE LEADING EDGES

A system is described that includes a sputter target and a magnetic element array including multiple sets of magnets arranged to have a Hall-Effect region that extends along a length of the sputter target. The elongated sputtering electrode material tube is interposed between the magnetic array and an object to be deposited with a sputtered material from the sputter target. During a direct current high-power impulse magnetron sputtering operation, the system performs a depositing on a surface of the object by generating and controlling an ion and neutral particle flux by: providing a vacuum apparatus containing a sputter target holder electrode; first generating a high-power pulsed plasma magnetron discharge with a high-current negative direct current (DC) pulse to the sputter a target holder electrode; and second generating a configurable positive voltage kick pulse to the sputter target holder electrode after terminating the negative DC pulse. 1. A system comprising:a sputter target; anda magnetic element array including multiple sets of magnets arranged to have a Hall-Effect region that extends along a length of the sputter target;wherein the elongated sputtering electrode material tube is interposed between the magnetic array and an object to be deposited with a sputtered material from the sputter target, providing a vacuum apparatus containing a sputter target holder electrode;', 'first generating a high-power pulsed plasma magnetron discharge with a high-current negative direct current (DC) pulse to the sputter a target holder electrode; and', 'second generating a configurable positive voltage kick pulse to the sputter target holder electrode after terminating the negative DC pulse., 'wherein, during a direct current high-power impulse magnetron sputtering operation, the system is configured to perform a depositing on a surface of the object by generating and controlling an ion and neutral particle flux by2. The system of wherein during the second generating ...

Pyrazolopyrimidine antibacterial agents

Pyrazolopyrimidine compounds for inhibition of isoprenoid biosynthesis have a formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In formula (I), R 1 includes an alkyl group and R 2 includes an optionally substituted moiety selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted benzyl group, an optionally substituted phenethyl group, an optionally substituted ethanol group, an optionally substituted ethyl acetate group, an optionally substituted methyl furan group, an optionally substituted 3-ethyl indole group, and a lower alkyl group. Compositions containing pyrazolopyrimidine compounds and methods for using pyrazolopyrimidine compounds are described.

System and method for updating dataset versions resident on a wireless device

A system and method for selectively updating the versions of stored datasets on a wireless device that selectively communicates to a wireless network and downloads datasets, such as software applications and information, from download servers on the wireless network. The wireless device has a resident dataset version summary file that identifies the version of each resident dataset, and upon the wireless device attempting to communicate with the download server, the wireless device compares the version of each specific resident dataset listed in the resident dataset version summary file with the version of downloadable datasets resident on the download server to thereby determine if the version of a wireless device resident dataset is different from the version of a download server resident dataset. If the download server resident dataset is more recent, the wireless device can download it to overwrite the wireless device resident dataset.

COMPACT SYSTEM FOR COUPLING RF POWER DIRECTLY INTO RF LINACS

A system and associated method are described for depositing high-quality films for providing a nanolayered coating on a three-dimensional surface. The system includes a magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along a sputter target. The system further includes an elongated sputtering electrode material tube surrounding the magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along the sputter target. During operation, the system generates and controls ion flux for direct current high-power impulse magnetron sputtering. During operation logic circuitry issues a control signal to control a kick pulse property of a sustained positive voltage kick pulse taken from the group consisting of: onset delay, amplitude and duration. 1. A system for depositing high-quality films for providing a nanolayered coating on a three-dimensional surface of an RF accelerator cavity and associated superconducting cavities , the system comprising:a magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along a sputter target; andan elongated sputtering electrode material tube surrounding the magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along the sputter target, providing a vacuum apparatus containing a sputtering magnetron target electrode;', 'generating a high-power pulsed plasma magnetron discharge with a high-current negative direct current (DC) pulse to the sputtering magnetron target electrode; and', 'generating a configurable sustained positive voltage kick pulse to the magnetron target electrode after terminating the negative DC pulse,', 'wherein during the generating, program processor configured logic circuitry issues a control signal to control at least one kick pulse property of the sustained positive voltage kick pulse taken from the group ...

Personal protection and ventilation system

A personal protection and ventilation system is provided. The system includes a gown having front and rear panels, a hood, and visor; a fan; an air tube; and a helmet. The fan is positioned between the wearer and a body-facing surface of the rear panel. The front panel and at least a portion of the hood are formed from a first material including a first spunbond layer, a spunbond-meltblown-spunbond laminate, and a liquid impervious elastic film disposed therebetween. The first material has an air volumetric flow rate of less than about 1 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm). The rear panel is formed from a second material including a nonwoven laminate having an air volumetric flow rate of about 20 scfm to about 80 scfm. Therefore, the fan is able to intake a sufficient amount of air from the environment through the rear panel to provide cooling/ventilation to the hood.

Personal protection and ventilation system

A personal protection and ventilation system (100) is provided. The system (100) includes a gown (101, 160) having front (158) and rear panels (120), a hood (178), and visor (178, 180); a fan (182); an air tube (184); and a helmet (190). The fan (182) is positioned between the wearer and a body-facing surface of the rear panel (120, 122). The front panel (102) and at least a portion (256, 258) of the hood (178) are formed from a first material (200, 256, 300) including a first spunbond layer (146A, 146C, 148, 152), a spunbond-meltblown- spunbond laminate, and a liquid impervious elastic film (144) disposed therebetween. The first material (200, 256, 300) has an air volumetric flow rate of less than about 1 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm). The rear panel (120, 122) is formed from a second material (200, 256, 300) including a nonwoven laminate having an air volumetric flow rate of about 20 scfm to about 80 scfm. Therefore the fan (182) is able to intake a sufficient amount of air from the environment through the rear panel (120, 122) to provide cooling/ ventilation to the hood (178)..

Pocket and drape system for providing sterile fields

A pocket and drape system which provides multiple (e.g., at least two) sterile fields and the methodology for employing said pocket and drape system is provided. The system includes a base drape material having an upper edge, lower edge, first side edge, and second side edge to define a perimeter, where the base drape material also includes a first (outer) surface and a second (inner) surface. A first zone of pockets is present on a portion of the first surface and a second zone of pockets present on a portion of the second surface. The manner in which the base drape material is folded at first and second longitudinal fold lines and first and second transverse fold lines during assembly (e.g., prior to sterilization) maintains the sterility of the first zone of pockets and the second zone of pockets until each zone is ready for use during a medical procedure.

Efficient 3-D telestration for local robotic proctoring

An apparatus is configured to show telestration in 3-D to a surgeon in real time. A proctor is shown one side of a stereo image pair, such that the proctor can draw a telestration line on the one side with an input device. Points of interest are identified for matching to the other side of the stereo image pair. In response to the identified points of interest, regions and features are identified and used to match the points of interest to the other side. Regions can be used to match the points of interest. Features of the first image can be matched to the second image and used to match the points of interest to the second image, for example when the confidence scores for the regions are below a threshold value. Constraints can be used to evaluate the matched points of interest, for example by excluding bad points.

Pyrrolotriazine kinase inhibitors

The present invention provides compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of Trk receptors such as TrkA, TrkB, TrkC or Flt-3 thereby making them useful as antiproliferative agents.

Artificial spinal disc

An artificial disc for a human spine. The disc has upper and lower members hinged together at their rear portions and biased apart at their fronts by stiff coil springs. Rear stop surfaces limit the opening movement of the members. Vertically projecting tabs at the front and side of each member are rigidly screwed to the adjacent vertebrae. Tolerances in the hinge allow limited side to side rocking. The disc and screws are made of titanium alloy or cobalt chrome alloy. In a modified version a hinge pin is replaced by cables tying the members together.

Personal protection and ventilation system

A personal protection and ventilation system is provided. The system includes a gown having front and rear panels, a hood, and visor; a fan; an air tube; and a helmet. The fan is positioned between the wearer and a body-facing surface of the rear panel. The front panel and at least a portion of the hood are formed from a first material including a first spunbond layer, a spunbond-meltblown-spunbond laminate, and a liquid impervious elastic film disposed therebetween. The first material has an air volumetric flow rate of less than about 1 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm). The rear panel is formed from a second material including a nonwoven laminate having an air volumetric flow rate of about 20 scfm to about 80 scfm. Therefore, the fan is able to intake a sufficient amount of air from the environment through the rear panel to provide cooling/ventilation to the hood.

Layered sheet construction for wastewater treatment

Described is an apparatus for the removal of organic substances and/or nitrogen sources from an aqueous medium by exposing the aqueous medium to the action of microorganisms supported on a gas permeable, water impermeable layer, or on and/or in a three dimensional microbial support layer, that is proximate a gas delivery layer through which gas, preferably, oxygen-containing gas, is supplied to the gas permeable layer such that it diffuses through the gas permeable layer and is supplied to the microorganisms.

Methods and compositions for treating urea cycle disorders, in particular otc deficiency

The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treating a patient with a urea cycle disorder. Methods and compositions are also provided for modulating genes encoding enzymes that participate in the urea cycle by altering gene signaling networks.

Micro-channeled protective film

The present invention relates to a film comprising a backing and an adhesive. The backing comprises a base layer comprising a first major surface and a second major surface, and at least two rails, each rail comprising a tip surface. The rails extend from the second major surface of the base layer and define micro-channels therebetween. The micro-channels comprise a channel surface. The film comprises an adhesive on the tip surface of the rails. At least a portion of the channel surface is substantially free of adhesive. The present invention also relates to a method of protecting an automobile comprising preparing an automobile surface for application of a protective tape and applying a protective tape to the automobile surface. The present invention is additionally related to a method of manufacturing a protective film.

Signal powered television remote control system

Modular side-loading container system

A container for holding product therein during shipment and comprises a body including a base, rigid side walls and a removable cover. The body has at least one open side and a first product grid is positioned in the body and forms a first plurality of generally horizontally disposed product bins. The product bins have outside open ends and are disposed such that the outside open ends face outwardly of an open side of the container for horizontally receiving a product to be shipped and for providing horizontal access to the product from a side of the container. A second plurality of bins is juxtaposed with the first plurality and flexible wall is positioned between the two bin pluralities to form end walls for the bins. The flexible end walls create an expansible bin. The container body also includes a mounting structure thereon for securing at least one additional rigid side wall to the body for forming a container body closed on all sides. The container provides horizontal access to the products therein and is retrofittable into a container which is accessed vertically.

Light transmitting flexible film electrical heater panels

Flexible heater panels comprising a light transmitting film substrate and a transparent conductive layer vacuum deposited on the substrate formed of (1) a light transmitting flexible plastic film substrate and (2) a vacuum deposited transparent conductive layer on a surface of the substrate selected from the group consisting of (i) a single lamina of tin oxide or indium tin oxide, (ii) a first lamina of indium oxide on the surface of the substrate and a second lamina of indium tin oxide over the first lamina, or (iii) a first lamina of tin oxide, indium oxide or indium tin oxide on the surface of the substrate, a second lamina of silver, platinum or palladium or alloys thereof over the first lamina, and a third lamina of tin oxide, indium oxide or indium tin oxide over the second lamina.

Computerized job search system and method for posting and searching job openings via a computer network

A method and apparatus for providing an interactive computer-driven employment recruiting service. The method and apparatus enables an employer to advertise available positions on the Internet, directly receive resumes from prospective candidates, and efficiently organize and screen the received resumes. The method and apparatus further is capable of monitoring employment advertisements for a job seeker and automatically notifying the job seeker when a position for which the job seeker is suitable becomes available. The method and apparatus further enables a plurality of companies to advertise job positions at a single location accessible via the Internet by a job seeker, and enables the job seeker to communicate directly with a company via the Internet if the job seeker is interested in exploring further information pertaining to an available position at that company.

Heat exchangers with corrugated heat exchange elements of improved strength

A corrugated fin or turbulizer for a heat exchanger comprises a series of corrugations with parallel side walls. The side walls are provided with a series of parallel slits between which one-sided or two-sided louvers are defined. Each of the louvers has first and second edges extending along an adjacent pair of slits, and at least one bend located between the edges, thereby causing at least one of the edges of the louver to project outwardly of the plane of the side wall, and providing the side wall with improved crush resistance. The corrugations may preferably be rectangular or trapezoidal in form, having generally flat top and bottom surfaces defined by two closely-spaced bends. The top and bottom surfaces may preferably be provided with protrusions, at least some of which extend close to the bends. This assists in creating localized areas of weakness along which the bends can be formed cleanly.

Masking tool

An appliance for forming and dispensing masking from a roll of masking paper and a roll of masking tape is suitably formed as a lightweight plastic molding having a compact profile. The appliance is generally symmetrical about a front to back plane whereby it is non-handed, so permitting the appliance to be oriented at all times in a preferred manner when the masking is applied to a surface.

Touch screen system

A pressure sensitive spacer coating for a touch screen may include a silicone adhesive material dissolved in a solvent. A touch screen may also include a first layer including a first conductive coating, a second layer including a second conductive coating, and a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A method of manufacturing a touch screen may include providing a first layer having a first translucent conductive surface. The method may also include providing a second layer having a second translucent conductive surface. The method may also include applying an adhesive solution including silicone on at least one of the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface. The touch screen can be an analog or a matrix resistive touch screen. The adhesive can be applied by screen printing. The adhesive can be mixed with a slow evaporating solvent before screen printing.

Display system

A display system is disclosed. The display system may include a display panel for display of information. The display system may also include a touch screen coupled to the display panel. The touch screen may include a base layer physically coupled to a cover layer. The touch screen may also include a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling the base layer to the cover layer. The conductor may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A touch screen including a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling a base to a cover is also disclosed. A touch screen having a first and second means for providing an electrically conductive material is also disclosed. A connector may electrically couple the first means to the second means and may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A method of manufacturing a touch screen is also disclosed.

Polyaxial locking screw plate assembly

A bone fixation assembly includes a fixation device, a cup shaped bushing, and a fastening screw. The fixation device has a through passage with an annular recess. The a fastening screw has a threaded shaft for insertion through the through passage and for threadable insertion into bone. The screw has a head with substantially frustospherical shaped side surfaces and mates with the cup shaped bushing. The annular recess in the through passage of the fixation device is configured and dimensioned to downwardly, directly, and annularly receive an upper end of the bushing under compression with a snap fit to prevent the screw from backing out of the bone fixation assembly.

Surgical instrument and osteosynthesis device

A surgical instrument for holding and inserting a connection member of an osteosynthesis device into a retainer of a bone anchorage element comprises a distal end, a proximal end and a first connection portion at a distal end. The first connection portion comprises a connection member receptacle for receiving at least a portion of the connection member. The instrument further comprises a locking mechanism which is transferable from a release position, in which the instrument is releasable from the connection member, to a connection position, in which the instrument can be connected to the connection member. Moreover, an osteosynthesis device comprising at least two bone anchorage elements and at least a connection member is proposed, which further comprises a surgical instrument for holding and inserting the connection member into at least one retainer of the bone anchorage elements.

Minimally invasive spinal stabilization system

A spinal stabilization system includes an implant and instrumentation for stabilizing the spine. In one embodiment, the system includes a plate having a side rail and a channel extending adjacent the side rail. A pedicle screw assembly is positioned in the channel in releasable engagement with the side rail. The pedicle screw assembly includes a polyaxial screw seated in a lower housing having a lower locking flange. An upper housing having an upper locking flange secures the plate to the lower housing. The side rail of the plate is releasably engaged between the upper locking flange and the lower locking flange. The upper and lower housings include on-board locking mechanisms for fixing components in the screw assembly. The screw assembly and plate are inserted and oriented by remote manipulation. Minimally invasive techniques for inserting the implant are performed with the instrumentation, and cause minimal disturbance to surrounding tissue.

Metal alloy catalysts for fuel cell cathodes

For the oxygen reduction reaction at the cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, a metal alloy catalyst contains the metals Pd, M1 and M2 where M1 and M2 are different metals selected from Co, Fe, Au, Cr and W (but excluding the combination PdCoAu). Preferred ternary alloys for use as catalysts may be selected from PdCoCr, PdCoW, PdFeCr, PdFeW, PdCrW, PdWAu, PdCrAu, PdCoFe and PdFeAu. Compositional ranges that are specially effective are assessed by a high throughput physical vapor deposition method. Catalysts especially suitable for use in direct methanol fuel cells are identified.

Efficient 3-d telestration for local robotic proctoring

An apparatus is configured to show telestration in 3-D to a surgeon in real time. A proctor is shown one side of a stereo image pair, such that the proctor can draw a telestration line on the one side with an input device. Points of interest are identified for matching to the other side of the stereo image pair. In response to the identified points of interest, regions and features are identified and used to match the points of interest to the other side. Regions can be used to match the points of interest. Features of the first image can be matched to the second image and used to match the points of interest to the second image, for example when the confidence scores for the regions are below a threshold value. Constraints can be used to evaluate the matched points of interest, for example by excluding bad points.

Constraint based control in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus

A medical robotic system that includes a robotically controlled surgical instrument. The system includes a constraint controller that constrains the movement of the instrument based on a predetermined parameter. The parameter may be a surgical space, wherein the instrument cannot be moved into, or alternatively cannot be moved out of, the space. The surgically constrained spaced may be defined through a telestrator screen that allows a surgeon to point and click the boundaries of the space.

Efficient 3-D telestration for local and remote robotic proctoring

An apparatus is configured to show telestration in 3-D to a surgeon in real time. A proctor is shown one side of a stereo image pair, such that the proctor can draw a telestration line on the one side with an input device. Points of interest are identified for matching to the other side of the stereo image pair. In response to the identified points of interest, regions and features are identified and used to match the points of interest to the other side. Regions can be used to match the points of interest. Features of the first image can be matched to the second image and used to match the points of interest to the second image, for example when the confidence scores for the regions are below a threshold value. Constraints can be used to evaluate the matched points of interest, for example by excluding bad points.

System for the management of multiple time-critical data streams

A networked computer system for storing and presenting multimedia data distributes that data among multiple storage devices of the system. The system includes a plurality of computers, each of which supports at least one viewing station. Each viewing station has access to any file on any of the storage devices and can retrieve and display any file on demand. To provide an efficient system and, at the same time, reduce the probability that the viewing of multimedia data may be interrupted, the system allocates resources, prioritizes access to files, and buffers data prior to the data's delivery to video adapters.

System for the management of multiple time-critical data streams

A networked computer system for storing and presenting multimedia data distributes that data among multiple storage devices of the system. The system includes a plurality of computers, each of which supports at least one viewing station. Each viewing station has access to any file on any of the storage devices and can retrieve and display any file on demand. To provide an efficient system and, at the same time, reduce the probability that the viewing of multimedia data may be interrupted, the system allocates resources, prioritizes access to files, and buffers data prior to the data's delivery to video adapters.

Patterned conductor touch screen having improved optics

The present invention provides a touch screen that includes a pattern of transparent conductors as touch sensing elements, and that has a layered construction configured to reduce the visibility of the transparent conductor pattern. The construction includes a coating covering a substrate, the transparent conductor pattern disposed on the coating, and a filler material covering and contacting the transparent conductor pattern and the areas of the coating not covered by the transparent conductor pattern, where the index of refraction of the filler material is less than the index of refraction of the substrate and less than the index of refraction of the transparent conductor pattern.

Use of cationic alkyl-phosphonium salts as corrosion inhibitors in open recirculating systems

A method for inhibiting corrosion of metals which are in contact with an aqueous system comprising adding to the system, either alone or in combination with organic or metal containing water treatments, a water-soluble cationic alkyl-phosphonium salt in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion.

Artificial spinal disc

TITLE: ARTIFICIAL SPINAL DISC ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An artificial disc for a human spine. The disc has upper and lower members hinged together at their rear portions and biased apart at their fronts by stiff coil springs. Rear stop surfaces limit the opening movement of the members. Vertically projecting tabs at the front and side of each member are rigidly screwed to the adja-cent vertebrae. Tolerances in the hinge allow limited side to side rocking. The disc and screws are made of titanium alloy or cobalt chrome alloy. In a modified version a hinge pin is replaced by cables tying the mem-bers together.

Touch screen having reduced visibility transparent conductor pattern

Disclosed is a transparent touch screen construction that includes a pattern of layer stacks disposed on a substrate. The layer stacks each include a transparent conductor layer and an intermediate layer positioned between the substrate and the transparent conductor layer. The intermediate layer has a refractive index that is lower than that of the transparent conductor layer and that of the substrate. The construction of the layer stacks reduces the difference in visible light transmission between the areas of the substrate covered by the stacks and the areas of the substrate left exposed by the stacks. Also disclosed are methods for reducing the visibility of a patterned transparent conductor in a touch screen by disposing an intermediate layer pattern between a substrate and a transparent conductor pattern, the intermediate layer pattern and transparent conductor pattern being coincident.

Multiple process product interface detection for a low power radar level transmitter

Disclosed is a low power time domain reflectometry radar (LPTDRR) level transmitter for calculating levels of first and second products in a tank. A termination extends into the first and second products in the tank. A pulse generator transmits a pulse along the termination into the first and second products. A pulse receiver receives first and second reflected wave pulses corresponding to reflection of a first portion of the transmit pulse at a first product interface and reflection of a second portion of the transmit pulse at a second product interface, respectively. A threshold controller generates a first threshold for detection of the first reflected wave pulse and a second threshold for detection of the second reflected wave pulse. A dielectric constant calculator determines a dielectric constant of the first product as a function of the first reflected wave pulse. A level computer calculates levels of the first and second products.

Easy grip paint applicator

The present invention comprises an applicator for coatings such as paints, stains, varnish, and other such materials, the applicator may be a brush, foam, or other applicator as conventionally used for such materials. According to the present invention, the handle of the applicator is adapted to be received in the hand of a user when the h and is in a substantially relaxed posture, and supports the hand in the posture. The handle of an applicator made according to the present invention also may include visual or other aids to promote the use of a relaxed hand posture to hold the applicator.

Di-substituted pyrrolotriazine compounds

The present invention provides compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors such as HER1, HER2 and HER4 thereby making them useful as antiproliferative agents for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Systems and methods for in-situ cleaning of protective sleeves in uv decontamination systems

Systems and methods for cleaning protective sleeves (302) in UV decontamination systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for decontaminating contaminated media includes a translucent sleeve (302) surrounding a light source (308), and a housing (304) configured to receive the sleeve (302). A distance between an outer surface (302o) of the sleeve (302) and an inner surface (304i) of the housing (304) defines an annulus (306) for flowing a contaminated fluid. The system also includes a pump (640) for flowing the contaminated fluid through the annulus (306). In addition, the system in such embodiments may include a honing material (502) in the contaminated fluid, where the flowing of the honing material (502) against the outer surface (302o) of the sleeve (302) removes debris (504) aggregated on the outer surface (302o) of the translucent sleeve (302).

Imitation cheese with improved melt

An imitation cheese composition is provided with improved melt functionality. The imitation cheese composition includes non interesterified/non hydrogenated vegetable oils, fractionated vegetable oils, specific corn-derived food starches, specific potato-derived food starches, gelatin, and hydrocolloids.

AMPHI (fluoroalkyl) -1,4-benzodiazepinone compounds as inhibitors of TOY NOTCH

Αποκαλύπτονται ενώσεις του Χημικού Τύπου (I) και/ή άλατα εξ' αυτών: (I) όπου το R1 είναι CH2CH2CF3· το R2 είναι CH2CH2CF3 ή CH2CH2CH2CF3· το R3 είναι Η, CH3, ή Rx· το R4 είναι Η ή Ry· ο Δακτύλιος Α είναι φαινύλιο ή πυριδινύλιο· και τα Rx, Ry, Ra, Rb, y και z καθορίζονται εις το παρόν. Επίσης αποκαλύπτονται και μέθοδοι χρήσης τέτοιων ενώσεων για αναστολή του υποδοχέα του Notch, και φαρμακευτικές συνθέσεις που περιλαμβάνουν τέτοιες ενώσεις. Αυτές οι ενώσεις είναι χρήσιμες σε αγωγή, πρόληψη, ή επιβράδυνση της προόδου παθήσεων ή διαταραχών σε μια ποικιλία θεραπευτικών περιοχών, όπως είναι ο καρκίνος· ή ως προφάρμακα τέτοιων ενώσεων. Compounds of Formula (I) and / or salts thereof are disclosed: (I) wherein R1 is CH2CH2CF3; R2 is CH2CH2CF3 or CH2CH2CH2CF3; R3 is H, CH3, or Rx; R4 is H or Ry; Ring A is phenyl or pyridinyl; and Rx, Ry, Ra, Rb, y and z are herein defined. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds for inhibiting Notch receptor, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as cancer; or as prodrugs of such compounds.

Fluid treatment system

Provided herein is the design and synthesis of novel molecular rotor fluorophores useful for detection of amyloid or amyloid like proteins. The fluorophores are designed to exhibit enhanced fluorescence emission upon associating with amyloid or amyloid like proteins as compared to unbound compound. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula (Id) or (le), or a salt or solvate thereof: Also disclosed herein are the methods for treating of diseases associated with an amyloid or amyloid like proteins.

Method of manufacturing structured release liner

Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a structured release liner. The method includes providing an extrudable material; extruding the extrudable material through a die having a profile thereby forming a base and at least one rail. The rail has a height over the base of less than 100 micrometers. In other embodiments, a first and second extrudable material are provided and are extruded through the die to create a first layer and a second layer. The structured release liner may also be formed by extruding onto an existing substrate. Also disclosed herein is a method of forming a laminate construction comprising an adhesive layer and a backing.

Wireless data programmer for electronic utility registers and meters

A handheld, key-operated programmer device ( 10 ) for transferring data to and from an electronic meter register. Communication between the device ( 10 ) and the electronic register takes place over a wireless optical interface ( 20 ). The device ( 10 ) is configured through a USB port ( 14 ) using a personal computer. Operations between the device ( 10 ) and the meter register include cycling the meter register display, clearing a totalizer, resetting alarm conditions, and retrieving stored configuration data. A swipe with a magnet is no longer necessary to cycle through the display. The device is battery-powered and can be embodied in a key fob.

Filter-gasket assembly with seal and placement indicator for sterilization rigid container

Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a sealing assembly including a gasket and a sheet of filter material. The sealing assembly seals a lid to a seal rim of a base. The gasket has an upper surface, outer edge, and inner edge. The upper surface of the gasket comprises a first row of alternating protrusions and indentations and a second row of alternating protrusions and indentations that define a channel therebetween. The sheet of filter material extends from an inner edge of the gasket. The gasket completely surrounds the sheet of filter material, wherein the indentations and channel facilitate delivery of a sterilization agent through the filter material. A sterilization assembly including a lid having a plurality of protrusions in its upper surface in conjunction with a gasket having a smooth upper surface is also provided.

Audio amplifier with phase modulated pulse width modulation

AUDIO AMPLIFIER WITH PHASE MODULATED PULSE WIDTH MODULATION ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention discloses a digital controlled switching circuit which comprises a dc power source, a first switching means connected to that power source and operable to provide a square wave output, a second switching means connected to receive the square wave output, a phase control means connected to control the switching of the second switching means at a phase angle relative to the square wave output which is a function of a control signal, and a diode means for controlling the polarities of the outputs of said second switching means to provide a phase modulated pulse width modulation thereof.

Paint supply and finishing system

A paint supply and finishing system includes a tray and a paint roller. The tray includes a floor, a plurality of upstanding walls extending from the floor to form a basin and a partitioning wall configured for being removably positioned within the basin to create first and second pans within the basin configured for receiving roller covers. The pans preferably include at least one paint metering medium. The paint roller includes a handle, a continuous elongate shaft coupled to the handle, a first roller cover rotatably supported about the shaft and a second roller cover rotatably supported about the shaft. The first and second roller covers are axially spaced from one another so as to independently rotate relative to one another and so as to be simultaneously positionable within the first and second pans.

System and method for photocatalytic treatment of contaminated media

A system for treating contaminated media including air, soil or adsorbents is provided. In the process, contaminants are removed from the media using a photocatalytic process operating in an aqueous phase. The system comprises a converter such as gas scrubber (204) or adsorbent system to transfer contaminants from the contaminated media into a solvent such as water stream and a photocatalytic system (218) comprising photocatalyst slurry coupled to the converter.

Audio amplifier with phase modulated pulse width modulation

An audio amplifier operating at a high frequency many times higher than the highest frequency of the audio signal involves a digital switching system for a phase modulated dc-to-ac converter modified to provide a high fidelity audio amplifier. First and second switching mechanisms (40, 42, 56, 58) are respectively associated with the primary and secondary sides of an isolation transformer (46), the first switching mechanisms being driven by a square wave reference signal of fixed phase and the second switching mechanisms being driven by the square wave reference signal with various diodes for clamping steering or controlling the polarities of the outputs of the second switching mechanisms to provide a phase modulated pulse width modulation and high fidelity amplification particularly adapted for stereo application.

Device and method for alerting a runner when a new pair of running shoes is needed

A device and method are provided for determining the wear of a sole of a shoe. The device includes first and second sensors receivable in the sole of the shoe. The sensors are axially spaced and generate signals in response to corresponding impact forces acting thereon. A control circuit is connectable to the first and second sensors. The control circuit compares the difference between the first and second signals to a threshold and generates an alert signal in response to the difference between the first and second signal meeting the threshold.

Polyaxial locking screw plate assembly

A bone fixation assembly (10) which includes a fixation plate (11) having a through passage (12) and a fastening screw (13) having a threaded shaft (14) for insertion through the passage (12) and thereafter threadable insertion into underlying bone. The screw head (15) has substantially frustospherical shaped side surfaces. A bushing (16) is provided and has an annular cup shaped side wall (17) defining an upwardly open interior bowl (20) for receiving the screw head (15). The bushing (16) has annularly shaped slots (21) in its side wall (17) which depend downwardly from its upper end (18) for allowing inward compression of the side wall (17) at the upper end (18). A centrally located screw shank passage (22) is provided in the lower end (19) of the bushing (16) to prevent passage of the screw shank (13). The bushing bowl (20) is further configured and dimensioned for polyaxial rotation of the screw head (15) in the bowl (20) and for preventing back out of the screw head (15) when the side wall (17) is compressed inwardly. The through passage (12) of the bone plate (11) is further configured and dimensioned to downwardly receive the bushing (16) therein for inwardly compressing the bushing (16) about the screw head (15) and an annular recess (23) is provided in the through passage (12) which receives the upper annular end (18) of the bushing (16) under compression with a snap fit whereby the screw head (15) is retained in the bowl (20) and is thereby prevented from backing out. The screw head (15) is expandable for thereby locking the screw (13) relative to the bone fixation plate (11).

Method and system for photocatalytic decontamination

A method and system for purifying a contaminated fluid in a continuous manner is herein disclosed. The present invention provides for the irradiation of a slurry between a defined surface(s) such that substantially all of the contaminants are removed from the slurry, and a turbulent flow of the slurry is achieved. The present invention further provides for the separation of decontaminated effluent from the slurry by employing ceramic membrane filters. Air is applied to the ceramic membrane filters at relatively high pressures in order to remove any photoreactive catalyst particles that have collected in the ceramic membranes.

Filtration methods, apparatus, and systems using a ceramic seal gasket

A seal gasket (130) comprising a seal gasket wall (131) defining an inner surface (140) and an outer surface (150); the inner surface of the gasket defining a proximal aperture (141), a cavity (142), and a distal aperture (143). The outer surface further comprising a lip (151) which extends radially inward relative to the inner surface further defining the proximal aperture and wherein the outer gasket surface defines oppositely disposed first and second tapers with the thinner regions of each taper adjacent the proximal and distal edges of the gasket thus giving the gasket a generally biconic profile.

Non-coupled integrated magnetic structure

An integrated, non-coupled structure comprises a body of ferrite material with a plurality of through passages. A plurality of conductors pass through respective ones of the passages to form windings, certain of which have no magnetic field coupling and hence provide separate non-coupled magnetic functions. The magnetic structure is used as a component of a switching dc-to-dc converter, integrating the functions of isolation transformer, output filter and feedback signal coupling.

Adjustable ferrule paint brush and methods of manufacture

An adjustable ferrule paint brush and methods of manufacturing an adjustable ferrule paint brush are disclosed. The paint brush utilizes a ferrule which may be separated along at least one separation line in the ferrule to adjust the size of the ferrule for use with a variety of differently sized handles. The method of assembling the adjustable ferrule paint brush includes separating a ferrule along a separation line and coupling the ferrule to a paint brush handle.

Di-substituted pyrrolotriazine compounds

Lighted fastening structure

In one embodiment, the invention is directed toward an apparatus that includes a first layer and a second layer attached with one another via sets of fastening elements formed on the layers. The fastening elements may comprise hook-like elements that engage one another in an interlocking arrangement to attach the layers, or alternatively, the fastening elements may take any form envisioned by a designer. In any case, the apparatus may also form a light guide that can be illuminated with a light source to transmit light by total internal reflection (TIR).

Methods and systems for dewatering solid particles in a contaminated liquid mixture

Liquid coating applicator having spaced applicating mediums

A liquid coating applicator for use with a plurality of adjacent basins (28,30) separated by a partition (26) includes a support having a handle portion, a first liquid applying medium (42) coupled to the support and having a first applicating surface extending in a plane and a second liquid applying medium (44) coupled to the support and having a second applicating surface extending in the plane. The first and second liquid applying mediums (42,44) are spaced from one another so as to form a slot (48) therebetween. The slot (48) is configured to receive the partition (26) such that the first and second applicating surfaces of the first and second mediums (42,44) may be simultaneously received within the first and second basins (28,30) to load the first and second mediums with different liquid coatings.

Multi-barrier water purification system and method

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for decontaminating a contaminated fluid that integrate ultraviolet radiation in an advanced decontamination process, and a honing material, along with a cross-flow membrane filter, into a single closed-loop system. This approach combines the advantages of chemical-free advanced decontamination technology, long-life wiper-free UV disinfections, and maintenance-free ceramic MF/UF membranes to provide multi- barrier protection. Such technique provides a 100% fluid recovery system (zero reject stream). In one embodiment, the system comprises a filtration membrane and a honing material located in the contaminated fluid that is sufficient to scrub foulants from the membrane, as well as any other components that honing material comes in contact with, while forming a dynamic filtration coating on the membrane as the contaminated fluid pass through the membrane. The system may also comprise an advanced decontamination process sufficient to destroy, by oxidation or reduction, biological and organic contaminants from the contaminated fluid.

Apparatus, systems, and methods for fluid filtration

The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatus, systems, and methods for reduction and/or removal of one or more contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, chromium, phosphorous, phosphorous compounds, nitrogen, nitrogen compounds) from a feed composition (e.g., a fluid). Apparatus, systems, and methods, in some embodiments, may be operable to decontaminate a fluid with comparatively little or no contaminant containing waste fluid.

Camouflage coating kit and method

A camouflage applicating kit and method are provided. The kit includes a paint tray, a roller frame having a roller cover supporting portion, a plurality of pattern camouflage roller covers configured to be interchangeably rotatably supported by the roller frame, and an instruction media described in one or more techniques for creating a multi-colored camouflage pattern upon an article. The instruction media describes a method which includes applying a first colored paint to a first patterned paint applicator medium carried by a paint roller, rolling the medium along a surface of an article with a plurality of substantially non-overlapping strokes, applying a second colored paint to a second patterned paint applicator medium carried by a paint roller, and rolling the second medium along the surface over the first colored pattern coating of paint with a plurality of substantially non-overlapping strokes.

Creative camera

The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects in image data. In some examples, visual effects include an avatar displayed on a user's face. In some examples, visual effects include stickers applied to image data. In some examples, visual effects include screen effects. In some examples, visual effects are modified based on depth data in the image data.

Imitation cheese with improved melt

Conveyor belt splice cover, and methods

A flexible cover for protecting a splice of a conveyor belt, in particular, for protecting the belt fastener that forms the splice. The splice cover includes a body having a first surface and an opposite second surface, with a plurality of first reclosable fasteners extending from the first surface. The first reclosable fasteners engage with a plurality of second reclosable fasteners, which are attached to the belt. The second reclosable fasteners can be secured to the belt by the belt fastener, by adhesive or other attachment means, by being integral with the belt fastener, or by being integral with the belt web. The second reclosable fastener can be any structure that engages, interlocks, mates, or otherwise attaches to first reclosable fastener. Also provided are methods for making the splice cover, and methods for placing and removing the splice cover over the belt fastener.

Adhesive compositions

Adhesive compositions are disclosed that include an octenidine salt, a resin system, a plasticizer, and a cidatrope. The dried adhesive compositions are substantially free of water and C 2 – C 5 alcohols. The adhesive compositions disclosed are formulations that provide rapid and persistent antimicrobial activity and may be useful, for example, in wound dressings, surgical drapes, and medical tapes.

Dual-speed auto-shift landing gear

Microtextured catalyst transfer substrate

A membrane electrode assembly is provided comprising an ion conducting membrane and one or more electrode layers that comprise nanostructured elements, wherein the nanostructured elements are in incomplete contact with the ion conducting membrane. This invention also provides methods to make the membrane electrode assembly of the invention. The membrane electrode assembly of this invention is suitable for use in electrochemical devices, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells, electrolyzers, chlor-alkali separation membranes, and the like.

Liquid coating method and apparatus with a deformable metal roll

Methods and apparatuses for applying liquid coatings are provided. A first roll (14), a second roll (16), and a nip (146) formed between the first and second rolls are provided. A coating liquid (22) is supplied to the nip. The coating liquid is smoothed, via the nip, into a substantially uniform layer (22a) of liquid coating which is transferred to a substrate (12). The second roll (16) includes a thin metal shell (40) and a resilient layer (30), the thin metal shell encases the resilient layer therebeneath, and the thin metal shell is capable of deflecting in unison with the resilient layer such that the thin metal shell is elastically deformable at the nip when in contact with the first roll (14).

Method and apparatus for metal and ceramic nanolayering for accident tolerant nuclear fuel, particle accelerators, and aerospace leading edges

Rotary-type earth drilling bit, modular gauge pads therefor and methods of testing or altering such drill bits

An earth boring drill bit (10) including replaceable gage pads (28). The gage pads and the corresponding surface of the earth boring drill bit may include complementary securing elements (40,46) which mutually engage one another. The gage pad may be removably affixed to the earth boring drill bit an affixation elements, such as a bolt, a mechanical locking element, brazing, welding, mechanical affixation, or another known technique. The invention also includes a method of testing differently configured gage pads employing a single earth boring drill bit, a method of replacing the gage pads of an earth boring drill bit at the drilling site, a method of customizing an earth boring drill bit to include one or more gage pads of desired configuration, and a method of altering the balance or net imbalance of an earth boring drill bit by replacing at least one gage pad thereof.

Apparatus, Systems, and Methods for Purifying a Fluid with a Silicon Carbide Membrane

The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to systems, apparatus, and methods for fluid purification (e.g., water) with a ceramic membrane. For example, the present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to a cross-flow fluid filtration assembly comprising (a) membrane housing comprising a plurality of hexagonal prism shaped membranes (b) an inlet configured to receive the contaminated fluid and to channel a contaminated fluid to the first end of the plurality of hexagonal prism shaped membranes, and (c) an outlet configured to receive a permeate released from the second end of the plurality of hexagonal shaped membranes. The present disclosure also relates to a cross-flow fluid filtration module comprising a fluid path defined by a contaminated media inlet chamber, a fluid filtration assembly positioned in a permeate chamber and a concentrate chamber.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING LITTLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CONTAMINATED FLUID

trata-se de um sistema para tratar um fluido de entrada que compreende um contaminante, sendo que o sistema compreende um coador configurado para receber o fluido de entrada e separar o fluido de entrada em um primeiro retentado e em um filtrado coado, o qual é alimentado por uma unidade de filtração. a unidade de filtração é configurada para separar o filtrado coado em um segundo retentado e em um filtrado da unidade de filtração, o qual é alimentado por um filtro de filme biológico fixo. o filtro de filme biológico fixo é configurado para reduzir uma demanda biológica de oxigênio de pelo menos um dentre o filtrado da unidade de filtração e um permeado de módulo de concentração de contaminante para formar um permeado. um módulo de concentração de contaminante (ccm) recebe o primeiro retentado e o segundo retentado e é configurado para separar cada um dentre o primeiro retentado e o segundo retentado em um terceiro retentado e no permeado de módulo de concentração de contaminante.

Rapidly removable undercoating for vacuum deposition of patterned layers onto substrates

Abstract of the Disclosure A method employing an undercoating for the vacuum deposition of material thereover that can be removed from a substrate by washing with water for one minute or less comprising a water soluble film-forming polymer, a solubility accelerator and a solid particulate material that provldes a rough surface topology to the undercoating when dried.

Surgical instrument and osteosynthesis device

A surgical instrument for applying and fixing a fixation screw to a threaded section of a head of a bone anchorage element comprises a distal end and a proximal end, a first tool member and a second tool member. The first tool member is arranged at the distal end and adapted for engaging the threaded section of the bone anchorage element head. The second tool member is adapted for engaging a tool-engaging member of the fixation screw. The instrument is constructed such that in a working position of the instrument the second tool member is supported on the instrument in a torque proof manner relative to the first tool member about a longitudinal axis and is movable parallel to the longitudinal axis relative to the first tool member. Moreover, an osteosynthesis device comprising at least two bone anchorage elements and at least one connection member is suggested. Further, a method for fixing an osteosynthesis device on two vertebrae of a spinal column in a minimal invasive manner is proposed.

Advanced contaminate treatment system

Decontamination systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a first adsorption/desorption subsystem that is configured to receive a contaminated gaseous solution and remove substantially all of the contaminants from the contaminated gaseous solution during an adsorption cycle, while a second subsystem is configured to purge captured contaminants during a desorption cycle. An evacuator is configured to drive potentially flammable gas compositions from the subsystem operating in a desorption cycle back into the system such that potentially flammable gas compositions are purged from the subsystem operating in the desorption cycle at the beginning of the desorption cycle. A heat source is configured to heat contaminants adsorbed in the adsorption/desorption subsystems to remove the contaminants from the adsorption/desorption subsystems in a gaseous state during their respective desorption cycle.

Plant support stake

The stake incorporates a foamed plastic core. The core is covered by brown paint. A layer of peat moss is adhesively secured over the painted layer and is uniformly distributed over the surface of the stake.

Combination surgical cap and deployable bouffant cap

A head cover that can be worn by health care professionals is provided. The head cover (100) includes a surgical cap portion (102) and a bouffant cap portion (104). The surgical cap portion includes a top surface (114) and a side panel (116) secured to the top surface via a seam (106). Further, the bouffant cap portion is secured to a rear portion of the side panel where the bouffant cap portion is maintained against the rear portion of the side panel in an undeployed state and is deployable from the rear portion of the side panel to contain a wearer's hair.

Uv reactor design having pressure equalizing manifold for increasing uv flux efficiency

The disclosed principles employ a UV reactor design for photo-based treatment of contaminated fluid media using a concentric single light source/single sleeve design, with multiple such concentric light source/sleeve units placed in parallel. In one embodiment, such a reactor may comprise an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold, and a plurality of tubular chambers connecting the inlet manifold to the outlet manifold. A plurality of such irradiating units are located within corresponding ones of the tubular chambers such that a fluid path is provided between each of the transparent sleeves and its corresponding tubular chamber where the contaminated fluid is irradiated as it passes through the chambers. The inlet ends of all of the chambers are connected to a single fluid intake manifold. This design allows the contaminated fluid pressure and flow to be evenly distributed among all of the fluid chambers via the intake manifold.

Video content searches in a medical context

A method of searching video content for specific subject matter of interest augments traditional image data analysis methods with analysis of contemporaneously gathered non-image data. One application involves video recordings of medical procedures performed using a medical device. When a user desires to locate portions of video recordings showing a medical event of interest, one or more medical device system events likely to correspond to the occurrence of the medical event of interest are identified from one or more procedure event logs. Timestamps associated with these system events are used to identify candidate video clips from the procedure video recordings. Image data analysis is performed on the candidate video clips to determine whether each candidate video clip contains the medical event of interest.

Polyaxial Locking Screw Plate Assembly

Un conjunto de fijación del hueso (10) que comprende: (a) un dispositivo de fijación (11) que tiene un paso pasante (12); (b) un rebaje anular (23) en dicho paso pasante (12); (c) un tornillo de fijación (13) que tiene un eje roscado (14) para la inserción a través de dicho paso pasante (12) y la inserción roscada en el hueso, y una cabeza (15) que tiene superficies laterales sustancialmente en forma de ovalada; (d) un casquillo (16) que tiene: (i) una pared lateral en forma de copa anular (17) que tiene unos extremos superior e inferior (18, 19) y que define una cazoleta interior (20) abierta hacia arriba para recibir dicha cabeza de tornillo (15); (ii) unas ranuras anularmente espaciadas (21) en dicha pared lateral (17) que dependen hacia abajo desde dicho extremo superior (18) para permitir la compresión hacia dentro de dicha pared lateral (17) en dicho extremo superior (18); (iii) un paso del vástago (22) del tornillo situado en el centro en dicho extremo inferior (19); (iv) dicha cazoleta (20) configurada y dimensionada para la rotación poliaxial de dicha cabeza de tornillo (15) en su interior y para prevenir que dicha cabeza de tornillo (15) se salga cuando dicha pared lateral (17) se comprime hacia el interior; caracterizado porque dicho dispositivo de fijación a través del paso (12) está configurado y dimensionado para recibir hacia abajo dicho casquillo (16) en el mismo para de ese modo comprimir hacia el interior dicho extremo superior (18) de dicha pared lateral (17) de dicho casquillo (16) alrededor de dicha cabeza del tornillo (15), en el que dicho rebaje anular (23) está configurado y dimensionado para recibir de forma anular dicho extremo superior (18) de dicha pared lateral en forma de copa anular (17) de dicho casquillo (16) bajo compresión con un ajuste a presión cuando dicho extremo superior (18) de dicha pared lateral en forma de copa anular (17) de dicho casquillo (16) se comprime hacia dentro por lo que se evita que se salga dicha cabeza de ...

Performing an analysis of information to identify a source of an error related to a device

A tester device may establish a connection to customer devices using protocols, such as a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol or an Open Mobile Alliance device management (OMA DM) protocol. The tester device may receive information related to wireless communications or operations of the customer devices and the information may be determined by the customer devices. The tester device may perform an analysis of the information. The tester device may provide instructions to the customer devices to cause the customer devices to use a channel to communicate. The tester device may perform a throughput test of the customer devices. The tester device may receive additional information based on performing the throughput test. The tester device may perform a comparison of the information and the additional information. The tester device may provide other instructions to the customer devices to cause the customer devices to use the channel.

Composite tooling

Carbonaceous, composite tooling fabricated from pitch-based or coal-based cellular or porous products, "carbonaceous foams" having a density of preferably between about 0.1 g/cm<3 >and about 0.8 g/cm<3 >that are produced by: 1) conventional pitch foaming processes or; 2) the controlled beating of coal particulate preferably up to ¼ inch in diameter in a "mold" and under a non-oxidizing atmosphere. According to a specifically preferred embodiment, the starting material coal has a free swell index as determined by ASTM test D720 of between about 3.5 and about 5.0.

C-6 modified indazolylpyrrolotriazines

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors such as HER1, HER2 and HER4 thereby making them useful as antiproliferative agents. The formula I compounds are also useful for the treatment of other diseases associated with signal transduction pathways operating through growth factor receptors.

Water treatment process for the reduction of thm & haa formation

Disclosed herein are systems and process integrating the chemical-free oxidation of a photocatalytic decontamination process with a biological decontamination system to eliminate the THM and HAA precursors in drinking water. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a source providing fluid media contaminated with toxic natural organic matter, and a photocatalytic decontamination subsystem configured to oxidize the toxic natural organic matter via a photocatalytic process into non-toxic natural organic matter having a molecular weight low enough for biodegrading said non-toxic matter. The system may include a biological decontamination subsystem configured to immediately receive the contaminated fluid output from the photocatalytic decontamination subsystem, and employing a biological agent to biologically degrade the low- molecular weight non-toxic natural organic matter in the contaminated fluid to a concentration sufficient to prevent the formation of trihalomethanes or haloacetic acids. Also, such a system may include a disinfectant sub-system configured to disinfect the fluid output from the biological decontamination subsystem.

A cheese shred product and method of making

A method of forming cheese shreds having a wide or modified crescent shape is provided. By one approach, the method includes preparing a block of cheese by chilling the cheese to a predetermined temperature and/or reducing the size of the cheese block into cheese portions or cubes. Next, the cheese portions or cubes are fed into a shredder with shredding blades having a sinusoidal configuration. The shredder is operated to shred the cheese into modified crescent shapes with an upper and lower curved surfaces and tapered ends therebetween. Further, the modified crescent shaped cheese shreds have improved meltability such that a smaller amount of cheese can be used to achieve greater coverage, flavor, and mouth feel, as compared to previous cheese shred configurations.