Better visibility ensuring device for e.g. rescue person on motorway, has luminescent and turn signal lamp letter A inserted in triangles to signal users that users arrive on accident locations and that users need to reduce speed

L'invention concerne un dispositif luminescent, clignotant et amovible composé d'un fil luminescent et clignotant de couleur rouge reproduisant un panneau de danger de forme triangulaire. Dans le centre du triangle la lettre - A - en fil luminescent et clignotant de couleur jaune indique la présence d'un accident. Les fils luminescents sont insérés entre deux triangles de plastique souple et transparent et thermocollés. L'alimentation et la mise en marche sont assurées par un boitier situé dans une poche étanche placée à l'intérieur du gilet. La fixation sur le gilet est assurée par des scratchs cousus sur le gilet d'une part et thermocollés sur le triangle transparent. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à tout personnel travaillant de nuit sur une route ou autoroute.

CABLE, FOR WELL OF DRILLING IN PARTICULAR, AND INSTALLATION AND METHOD POURL' ACQUISITION AND THE DATA PROCESSING, IMPLEMENTING SUCH A CABLE

PROCEEDED OF IMPLEMENTATION Of a REDUNDANT COMMUNICATION NETWORK OF TYPEETHERNET FULL-DUPLEX COMMUTATES

PROCESS OF CREATION Of a NEW COMMUNICATION NETWORK PER a TERMINAL SANSFIL AND TERMINAL IMPLEMENTING the PROCESS

MALE CONNECTOR LUER LOCK

ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT WITH A SUPPORTING FOOT

COBALT-BASED CATALYST SUPPORTED ON SILICA-ALUMINA NC CONTROLLED

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID AND SLURRY OF SLURRY AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD.

VALVE SHAFT FLUID DOSING

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOVABLE SPECTROMETRIC OF CEREALS, OLEAGINOUS PRODUCTS THEREOF OR FROM THE SCOPE OF THE SPINNERET AGRI-FOOD

PASSIVE DEVICE MULTIPORT OF DIVISION OF OPTICAL SIGNALS

OBTAINING AND USE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF LIMESTONES

PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT WITH

TIRE OF WHICH the ZONE TOP EAST EQUIPPED With an UNDERLAYER COMPRISING a THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER

L'invention concerne un pneumatique radial (1) pour véhicule automobile, qui comporte : - un sommet (2) surmonté d'une bande de roulement (3) pourvue d'au moins une couche élastomère (3 a) radialement externe destinée à entrer au contact de la route lors du roulage du pneumatique ; - deux bourrelets inextensibles (4), deux flancs (5) reliant les bourrelets (4) à la bande de roulement (3), une armature de carcasse (6) passant dans les deux flancs (5) et ancrée dans les bourrelets (4) ; - le sommet (2) étant renforcé par une armature de sommet ou ceinture (7) disposée circonférentiellement entre l'armature de carcasse (6) et la bande de roulement (3) ; - une couche élastomère radialement interne (3b) dite « sous-couche » de formulation différente de la formulation de la couche élastomère radialement externe (3a), cette sous-couche étant disposée entre la couche radialement externe (3a) et la ceinture (7), caractérisé en ce que la dite sous-couche élastomère comprend une composition de caoutchouc ...

A METHOD FOR REDUCING the BACTERIAL CONTENT Of a FOOD AND/OR BIOLOGICAL MEDIUM Of INTEREST, CONTAINER OF the LIPIDIC DROPLETS

La présente invention concerne un procédé de traitement pour réduire la teneur bactérienne d'un milieu alimentaire et/ou biologique d'intérêt, contenant des gouttelettes lipidiques, lequel procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : (a) une étape d'homogénéisation appliquée audit milieu d'intérêt, de manière à réduire le diamètre desdites gouttelettes lipidiques en fonction du seuil de coupure de la membrane employée dans une étape suivante de microfiltration, (b) une étape de microfiltration appliquée audit milieu d'intérêt homogénéisé, issu de l'étape (a), sur une membrane ayant un seuil de coupure autorisant le passage dans le perméat d'au moins une partie desdites gouttelettes lipidiques tout en retenant dans le rétentat au moins une partie desdites bactéries, et (c) la récupération dudit perméat issu de l'étape (b), constituant un milieu alimentaire et/ou biologique homogénéisé dont la teneur bactérienne est réduite par rapport au milieu avant la mise en œuvre dudit procédé, Le procédé ...

Method for simulating behavior of complex physical system for hydromechanical control of steering column of aircraft, involves building system of linear equations by applying law of nodes in relationship between linearized parameters

La présente invention vise à permettre une simulation du comportement d'un système complexe en temps réel, tout en préservant la topologie du système. Pour ce faire, l'invention se base sur une approche nodale entre composants aux nœuds du circuit pour procéder à une linéarisation par une approche par corde. Plus précisément, la présente invention consiste à créer une librairie de composants, à assembler des composants (32, 34) de cette librairie pour modéliser une architecture de circuit (30) par interconnexion des ports d'entrée (35, 36) des composants modélisés (Cj) à travers des nœuds (n5, n6) d'accès, à caractériser chaque port de chaque composant par un couple de paramètres potentiel/flux (P5, Q5 ; P6, Q6), à linéariser composant par composant une relation de détermination du flux (Q5, Q6) selon une approche par corde, et à constituer un système d'équations linéaires à résoudre en appliquant la loi des nœuds à la relation linéarisée entre les paramètres.

Method for transferring and storing digital data toward controller of motor vehicle, involves transferring and storing code, and transferring digital data relative to calibration parameters during installation phase of controller

L'invention a pour objet une méthode de transfert de données numériques vers un calculateur (15) de véhicule automobile, intégrant un système de mémoire (1) comprenant une première zone de mémoire (2) de stockage d'un code applicatif (9) du calculateur (15) et une deuxième zone de mémoire (3) de stockage de paramètres de calibration (10) du calculateur (15). Une première opération de transfert est réalisée au cours de la fabrication du calculateur (15) et est relative au transfert et au stockage vers le calculateur (15) d'au moins son code applicatif (9) sinon encore d'un premier paquet (11) de paramètres de calibration propres aux fonctions du code applicatif (9) pour un quelconque groupe de véhicules. Une deuxième opération de transfert est réalisée au cours de l'assemblage du véhicule en chaîne de montage et est relative au transfert et au stockage d'un deuxième paquet (12) de paramètres de calibration propres au paramétrage du code applicatif (9) selon un type spécifique de véhicule ...

MEDICAL CONNECTOR

Connecteur (1) à usage médical comprenant un raccord (2) solidaire d'une chambre (3), le raccord (2) étant muni en son centre d'une aiguille (6) gainée au moins dans sa partie terminale, dans l'empreinte (5g) d'un joint élastique (5) présentant, dans l'épaisseur de son extrémité libre, une fente (5d) ou équivalent, le joint élastique (5) étant en outre muni d'une bague (4). Selon l'invention l'extrémité terminale (5c) du joint élastique (5) présente un rebord périphérique déformable (5h) recouvrant l'extrémité de ladite bague (4).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND SIMULTANEOUS.

FLUID OUTLET CONNECTION

CYLINDER VALVE OF PRESSURIZED FLUID AND CORRESPONDING BOTTLE

PROCEEDED Of INTERCONNECTION OF ELECTRONIC MODULES OF POWER Of a REVOLVING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ASSEMBLY OF MODULES OF POWER INTER-CONNECT OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS

DEVICE AND PROCESS Of PACKING AND CONDITIONING IN COMPRESSION Of OBJECTS, IN PARTICULAR FRAGILE

SURVEILLANCE AVIONICS PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE THREE TIERS

DEVICE OF CHOPPING OF VEGETABLE STRAW, IN PARTICULAR OF STRAW OF HEMP, FOR A FARMING MACHINE OF HARVEST.

STOPPER AND SYSTEM FOR ENTERAL NUTRITION

TIRE WHOSE TREAD COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER VULCANISAT (TPV).

La présente invention concerne un pneumatique dont la bande de roulement comprend une composition de caoutchouc comportant au moins un élastomère diénique tel que par exemple un élastomère SBR ou BR, un élastomère thermoplastique vulcanisat d'EPDM et de polypropylène, à un taux préférentiellement supérieur à 5 pce, et une charge renforçante tel que silice et/ou noir de carbone. Une telle composition confère au pneumatique une amélioration de l'adhérence sur sol mouillé.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DOWNLOADING DATA TO AT LEAST ONE COMPUTER

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMABLE FACILITATED MOTOR VEHICLE

CONNECTION OF EXIT OF FLUID

Raccord de sortie de fluide pour sortie basse pression d'un détendeur d'une bouteille de gaz sous pression, le raccord comprenant un corps (1, 2) définissant un passage de gaz s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal entre une extrémité amont (3) et une extrémité aval (4), un clapet (5) mobile dans le passage entre une position de fermeture du passage et une position d'ouverture du passage, le clapet (5) étant sollicité par un élément (6) de rappel vers sa position de fermeture du passage, une extrémité aval du clapet (5) étant prévue pour être poussée mécaniquement vers sa position d'ouverture par l'extrémité amont d'un embout (7) de soutirage sélectivement connectable dans le raccord, le raccord comprenant au moins un organe (8) de verrouillage sélectif d'un embout (7) connecté dans le raccord, le au moins un organe (8) de verrouillage étant mobile entre une position verrouillée et une position déverrouillée, le raccord comprenant au moins un organe (9) de rappel comprenant une première extrémité ...

COMMUNICATION NETWORK VEHICLE ON-BOARD

Le réseau (5a) de communication embarqué d'un véhicule est un réseau Ethernet commuté déterministe utilisant des liens virtuels, comportant un ensemble d'abonnés (10a, 10b,... 10g) et un ensemble de commutateurs (12a, 12b,... 12h) dans lequel : - un premier abonné (10g) de l'ensemble d'abonnés est relié à un premier commutateur (12g) et à un troisième commutateur (12h) de l'ensemble de commutateurs, un deuxième abonné (10a) de l'ensemble d'abonnés est relié à un deuxième commutateur (12a) et à un quatrième commutateur (12d) de l'ensemble de commutateurs ; - un premier lien virtuel (VL1) est défini du premier abonné vers au moins le deuxième abonné à travers un premier sous-ensemble de commutateurs (12g, 12e, 12b, 12a) de l'ensemble de commutateurs et un deuxième lien virtuel (VL3) est défini du premier abonné vers au moins le deuxième abonné à travers un deuxième sous-ensemble de commutateurs (12h, 12f, 12d) de l'ensemble de commutateurs, les commutateurs du premier sous-ensemble de commutateurs ...

DISTRIBUTED DATA ACQUISITION METHOD IN A NETWORK AFDX.

L'invention concerne un commutateur de trames pour un réseau AFDX dans lequel est décentralisée la fonction d'acquisition de données. Lorsque le commutateur doit acquérir les données transmises sur un lien virtuel, la table de commutation contient outre le port d'entrée et le/les port(s) de sortie empruntés par ce lien, un identifiant représentant l'adresse MAC du commutateur. Les trames de ce lien sont alors non seulement commutées mais également transmises à l'interface réseau du commutateur et traitées par une application dédiée (DDA), hébergée au sein du commutateur. Cette application peut être interrogée par un serveur distant et transférer les données qu'elle a stockées localement.

TIRE WHOSE TREAD COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER

La présente invention concerne un pneumatique dont la bande de roulement comprend une composition de caoutchouc comportant au moins un élastomère diénique, une charge renforçante et plus de 10 pce d'un élastomère thermoplastique styrénique hydrogéné. Poursuivant leurs recherches, les Demanderesses ont découvert une composition de caoutchouc nouvelle, à base d'un élastomère diénique, d'un élastomère TPS spécifique et d'une charge renforçante qui permet d'obtenir des bandes de roulement de pneumatiques présentant une résistance au roulement diminuée, tout en conservant un bon niveau d'adhérence sur sol mouillé et sur sol sec.

DEVICE FOR TRANSFORMING A KINETIC ENERGY OF A FLUID STREAM INTO MECHANICAL ENERGY

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de transformation (33) d'une énergie cinétique d'un flux de fluide (3300) en énergie mécanique, le dispositif de transformation (33) comprenant une turbine (3301) montée rotative et adaptée à entrer en rotation en réaction à l'énergie cinétique d'un flux de fluide (3300). Selon l'invention, le dispositif de transformation (33) comporte des organes de captage (3303) multidirectionnels de flux de fluide (3300) et des moyens de guidage (3304) de manière à générer un flux de fluide laminaire (3305) en direction de la turbine (3301).

CHANNEL AMPLIFIER RF POWER LIMITING FUNCTION

Dispositif amplificateur de canal radiofréquence (1) pour satellite de communication, comprenant une entrée configurée pour convoyer un signal radiofréquence d'entrée (IN), une sortie configurée pour restituer un signal radiofréquence de sortie (OUT) pré-amplifié et linéarisé, au moins un module de contrôle de gain amont (201) en aval de l'entrée et un module de contrôle de gain aval (203) en aval du module de contrôle de gain amont (201), le dispositif amplificateur de canal étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend de plus un limiteur de puissance (HL), disposé entre ledit module de contrôle de gain amont (201) et ledit module de contrôle de gain aval (203).

A RUBBER COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LOW CARBON BLACK CONTENT AND A HIGH CONTENT OF ANOTHER CHARGE

L' invention concerne une composition de caoutchouc à base d'au moins un élastomère, du noir de carbone avec un taux allant de 0 et 15 pce, du graphite avec un taux supérieur ou égal à 60 pce et une huile plastifiante dont le taux est inférieur ou égal à 30 pce. La composition de l'invention est notamment utilisable comme gomme intérieure d'un pneumatique.

PARTITION WALL Of ELECTROLYTES FOR the SELECTIVE TRANSFER OF CATIONS THROUGH the WALL, MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND PROCESS OF TRANSFER.

Une paroi de séparation d'électrolytes comporte une couche active (22) d'un matériau apte à développer des réactions d'intercalation et de désintercalation pour le transfert sélectif de cations à travers la paroi et une couche de support (21) dans un matériau poreux servant de support à la couche active (22). Un procédé de transfert sélectif de cations utilise une telle paroi de transfert (2) Selon un procédé de fabrication d'une telle paroi de transfert (2), on prépare une solution comprenant un matériau actif sous forme de poudre, un liant et un solvant, puis on enduit la surface d'une couche de support (21) en matériau poreux avec ladite solution et on fait évaporer le solvant.

LOCKABLE HUB CONNECTION FOR STEERABLE MEDICAL GAS

L'invention concerne un embout (1) de connexion verrouillable et orientable pour gaz médical, ledit embout comportant au moins un corps de liaison (2), une bague et une broche (5) de détrompage et verrouillage, la bague pouvant coulisser sur le corps de liaison (2) tout en étant solidaire en rotation avec le corps de liaison (2), un ressort (6) compressible poussant la bague vers l'avant, la broche (5) étant immobilisée en translation sur le corps de liaison (2) tout en y étant libre en rotation, un moyen de mise en prise débrayable permettant de solidariser en rotation le corps de liaison et la broche en position de prise. Selon l'invention, la bague est constituée d'une bague de manœuvre (3) et d'une jupe (4) tubulaire s'emboitant l'une dans l'autre et mobiles en translation axiale l'une par rapport à l'autre, la jupe (4) fixée à la broche (5) comportant une face interne (41) crantée (42), la bague de manœuvre (3) comportant une partie tubulaire (31) munie extérieurement de crantages ...

METHOD AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS OF the OPERATION OF the EQUIPMENT Of MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention a pour objet une méthode de diagnostic d'un dysfonctionnement d'un équipement d'un véhicule automobile. Cette méthode consiste à commander depuis un calculateur d'exploitation (2) une requête d'exécution d'une routine de traitement d'informations de fonctionnement des instruments du véhicule préalablement mémorisées par un calculateur embarqué (1) sur le véhicule. Une interdiction de transmission d'informations de fonctionnement est générée préalablement à une opération d'interdiction d'une mémorisation d'informations de fonctionnement supplémentaires, et à une opération de vérification des informations de fonctionnement. Cette vérification consiste à identifier des informations parasites, et soit interdire une exécution de la routine et éditer un compte rendu d'échec (17) dans le cas d'une identification de telles informations parasites, soit autoriser l'exécution de la routine et éditer un bilan de fonctionnement (16).

METHOD FOR DEHYDRATING A FEEDSTOCK ISOMERISATION NONLINEAR PRIMARY ALCOHOL IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER INJECTION AND A CATALYST COMPRISING A ZEOLITE TYPE IRON OR THE MFS

L'invention concerne un procédé de déshydratation isomérisante d'une charge comprenant un monoalcool primaire, seul ou en mélange, de formule R-CH2-OH, dans lequel R est un radical alkyl non linéaire de formule générale CnH2n+1 où n est un entier compris entre 3 et 20, ledit procédé opérant -en phase gaz à une température moyenne pondérée comprise entre 275°C et 400°C, à une pression comprise entre 0, 3 MPa et 1 MPa et à une PPH (poids par poids par heure) comprise entre 5 et 10 h-1, -en présence d'un catalyseur comprenant au moins un liant silicique et au moins une zéolithe présentant au moins une série de canaux dont l'ouverture est définie par un anneau à 8 atomes d'oxygène (8MR), -procédé dans lequel de la charge vaporisée entrant dans le réacteur présente une teneur pondérale en eau de 4% à 35%.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOBILE SPECTROMETRIC CEREAL, OLEAGINOUS OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF, DIE AGRI-FOOD

Les contraintes d'un dispositif de mesure mobile spectroscopique d'échantillons réside dans la nécessité d'une parfaite stabilité mécanique de la source lumineuse qui ne doit pas dévier lors des vibrations éventuelles ; et dans le parfait écoulement séquentiel de l'échantillon dans la chambre de lecture assujettie aux mêmes vibrations. Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients. Il est constitué d'une source de lumière (15) ajustée et bloquée par des platines orientable (17),(18),(19) accolée à une chambre de lecture d'échantillon de grains composée de parois (21), (22), (23) et (23) dont le blocage et l'évacuation des grains sont assurées par un cylindre d'obturation rotatif traversant (25) et d'un support cylindre (26). Le système d'écoulement d'échantillon dans la chambre de lecture est composé d'un cylindre d'obturation rotatif (5), d'un support cylindre (8), dont la rotation du cylindre(5) dans son support (8), permet l'ouverture ou la fermeture du passage ...

Improved dialysis facility and equipment.

COSMETIC STERILIZATION OF PRODUCT

Novel polysaccharide derivatives and their use for the preparation of chiral stationary phases suitable for separating isomers of chemical compounds.

PROCESS AND SAFETY DEVICE OF THE INTEGRITY OF DATA TRANSMITTED ON A NETWORK

MONITORING THE OPERATION OF A HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM

La surveillance du fonctionnement d'un système de dissipation thermique comprend un cycle d'étapes au cours duquel le ventilateur fonctionne et comprenant les étapes d'établissement d'une valeur de référence de vitesse de rotation du ventilateur (RPM 0) durant le fonctionnement du ventilateur notamment sensiblement en début de cycle, de suivi de l'évolution dans le temps de la vitesse de rotation du ventilateur (RPM), puis de notification d'un besoin d'intervention sur le système de dissipation thermique lorsque le rapport entre la vitesse de rotation du ventilateur (RPM) durant l'étape de suivi et la valeur de référence de vitesse de rotation du ventilateur (RPM 0) établie, est inférieur à un seuil prédéterminé (Δmax) non nul, notamment de l'ordre de 0,75.

PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FOR TAKE PLACE ON THE SIDE OF A FOLDABLE STROLLER

Structure de protection(1) destinée à prendre place sur le côté d'une poussette repliable. La structure (1) est en matériau souple et est maintenue sur la poussette par au moins une fixation rapide (c). La structure de protection(1) protège la face latérale de la poussette des intempéries et autres projections. La structure de protection (1) peut être repliée en même temps que la poussette sans avoir à la démonter.

METHOD FOR REMOVING A FRAGMENT SOLID AND ANCILLARY ASSOCIATES

Le procédé de retrait d'un fragment solide (3) pris dans un canal (2) au sein d'un matériau (1) comporte des étapes de : - Réalisation sur une surface accessible (31) du fragment solide d'une empreinte d'outil (4) ; Introduction d'une extrémité d'un outil de retrait (10) complémentaire dans l'empreinte d'outil précédemment réalisée ; et, Retrait du fragment solide du canal avec l'outil de retrait. Un ancillaire de retrait associé est décrit.

MOULD THERMOFORMING, INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING A HOLDING FIXTURE OF BLANK ATHERMOFORMER

TREAD FOR TIRE SNOWS

L'invention concerne une bande de roulement asymétrique pour pneumatique neige comprenant une composition de caoutchouc, ladite bande de roulement (1) comportant une surface de roulement destinée à être en contact avec un sol au cours du roulage du pneumatique, ladite bande de roulement (1) comportant une séquence de motifs de base (3, 5) arrangés selon la direction circonférentielle (X), chaque motif de base s'étendant sur au moins 80% de la largeur (W) de la bande de roulement (1), chaque motif de base (3, 5) comportant une pluralité d'éléments en relief (11a-11k) pourvus d'incisions (13i) débouchant sur la surface de roulement, chaque incision ayant une largeur inférieure à 1 mm et une profondeur d'au moins 3 mm. Pour chaque motif de base (3, 5), on définit un niveau d'orientation des incisions (NO) correspondant à avec i le nombre d'incisions dans le motif, li la longueur de la ième incision sur la surface de roulement, P le pas du motif de base, Wm la largeur du motif de base, ai l'angle ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DECODING A STREAM OF SCALABLE REPRESENTATIVE OF A SEQUENCE OF IMAGES AND THE CORRESPONDING CODING METHOD AND DEVICE

Un procédé de décodage d'un train scalable comprenant une couche de base et au moins une couche d'amélioration est décrit. Le procédé de décodage comprend les étapes suivantes: - reconstruire (20) au moins une image à partir de la couche de base; - décoder (22) une première partie de la couche d'amélioration relative à un groupe de blocs en des données d'amélioration décodées lesquelles comprennent au moins une information propre à identifier au moins une région de l'image reconstruite à traiter; - traiter (24) la région de l'image reconstruite identifiée par l'information; - obtenir (26) des résidus pour au moins un bloc du groupe de blocs à partir d'une seconde partie de la couche d'amélioration; et - reconstruire (28) les blocs du groupe à partir des résidus et de la région traitée.

CONFIGURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE ONBOARD BY READING A RADIO TAG

L'invention concerne un système embarqué dans un avion comprenant un dispositif électronique destiné à être inséré dans un châssis, un châssis pouvant accueillir le dispositif électronique, le système étant caractérisé en ce que le dispositif électronique comprend un lecteur de radio-étiquette, une radio-étiquette, comprenant une information de configuration, est fixée au châssis de façon que le lecteur de radio-étiquette puisse lire ladite radio-étiquette une fois que le dispositif électronique est inséré dans le châssis et le dispositif électronique est adapté pour, lors d'une phase de configuration du dispositif électronique : lire l'information de configuration au moyen du lecteur de radio-étiquette et déterminer une configuration du dispositif électronique en fonction de l'information de configuration lue.

LIGHT MODULE FOR VEHICLE

Module lumineux pour véhicule, comportant une source d'éclairage et un réflecteur. Il comporte : - un cadre (3) de support d'une lentille (4) portant des moyens d'accrochage de ladite lentille, - une lentille (4) portant des moyens de fixation au cadre (3) de support, - les moyens d'accrochage de la lentille (4) étant disposés sur une partie seulement du pourtour du cadre (3).

FOOD PRODUCT, SUCH AS CHOCOLATE, COMPRISING FAT AND GAS MICROBUBBLES TO LIMIT THE EXUDATION AND THE BLOOM.

Produit alimentaire à base de matière grasse comprenant des micro-domaines cristallins et non cristallins, caractérisé en ce que ledit produit comprend une fraction volumique de 0,1% à 5% de microbulles de gaz de diamètre allant de 1 µm à 100 µm ; ainsi que son procédé de fabrication et son utilisation dans l'industrie alimentaire.

OPTICAL COPYING PROCESS Of INSPECTION Of TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT ARTICLES AIMING AT ALLOTTING an OPTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF REFERS WITH the SYSTEM OF VISION

L'invention concerne un procédé optique d'inspection d'articles en matériaux transparents ou translucides à l'aide d'un système de vision, le procédé consistant : - à illuminer les articles à l'aide d'une source de lumière dont le spectre angulaire est adapté au contraste choisi pour des objets réfractants présentés par les articles, - à récupérer à l'aide d'un capteur d'images, la lumière ayant traversé les articles, afin de constituer des images des articles. Selon l'invention, le procédé consiste : * lors d'une phase de référencement du système de vision : - à placer dans le champ de vision du capteur d'images, un étalon de référence (20) comportant au moins un objet étalon (21) réfractant la lumière suivant une gamme d'angles connue, - à prendre au moins une image de l'étalon de référence (20) de manière à mesurer au moins le contraste dans l'image produit par au moins un objet étalon (21), * et lors d'au moins une phase de qualification du système de vision : - à placer de nouveau ...

UPDATING METHOD OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS

Procédé de mise à jour informatique de dispositifs embarqués d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant au moins les étapes consistant à : - envoyer à distance depuis un outil de communication débarqué des données de mise à jour vers une unité de réception embarquée dans le véhicule, - mettre à jour depuis l'unité de réception embarquée au moins un dispositif embarqué du véhicule, caractérisé en ce que le procédé comprend : - une étape de détection d'un état de fonctionnement compatible avec une opération de mise à jour dudit au moins un dispositif embarqué du véhicule à mettre à jour au moins préalablement à l'étape de mise à jour, et si le véhicule est dans l'état de fonctionnement compatible avec une opération de mise à jour, le procédé comprend : - une étape de maintien dans l'état de fonctionnement compatible avec une opération de mise à jour dudit au moins un dispositif embarqué du véhicule à mettre à jour, au moins pendant l'étape de mise à jour.

METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A CHIP AND A SUPPORT PLATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Procédé de réalisation d'une connexion électrique entre une puce électronique (3) et une plaque de support (2) de cette puce et dispositif électronique, dans lesquels : un fil de connexion électrique (13) relie un plot découvert de connexion électrique (7) de la puce électronique et un plot découvert de connexion électrique (10) de la plaque de support et des jonctions électriques sont prévues entre les extrémités de ce fil et les plots, un enrobage local diélectrique (17) entoure le fil de connexion électrique et recouvre les plots et les jonctions, et un blindage local conducteur (19) recouvre l'enrobage local diélectrique.

MINI CONTROL STICK ELECTROMECHANICAL FORCE FEEDBACK

IMPROVED NITROGEN OXIDES.

PARTITION WALL Of ELECTROLYTES FOR the SELECTIVE TRANSFER OF CATIONS THROUGH the WALL, MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND PROCESS OF TRANSFER.

TIRE WHOSE TREAD COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER VULCANISAT (TPV).

CATALYST CONTAINING COBALT ON SUPPORT SILICE-ALUMINE FOR SYNTHESIS FISCHER-TROPSCH

La présente invention concerne un catalyseur, pour effectuer la synthèse d'hydrocarbures à partir d'un mélange comprenant du monoxyde de carbone et de l'hydrogène, dont la phase active comprend au moins un métal du groupe VIII déposé sur un support formé d'au moins un oxyde, dans lequel ledit métal du groupe VIII est sélectionné dans le groupe constitué par le cobalt, le nickel, le ruthénium ou le fer, et ledit catalyseur a un rapport atomique mesuré en spectroscopie photo-électronique à rayons X : (Co/AI)non broyé / (Co/AI)broyé compris entre 1 et 15. L'invention concerne également le procédé de préparation du catalyseur et son utilisation.

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE GROUP DELAY OF AN ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED MEASUREMENT METHOD

L'invention concerne un système (30) de mesure du temps de propagation de groupe d'une antenne à mesurer apte à fonctionner en émission et/ou en réception d'une onde électromagnétique de polarisation donnée. Ce système comporte soit une antenne (32) apte à fonctionner en émission et en réception, soit une antenne d'émission et une antenne de réception, ces antennes étant connectées à un instrument (48) de mesure d'antennes. Avantageusement, le système de mesure du temps de propagation de groupe comprend un système de réflexion (34) conservateur de polarisation, comportant au moins deux d'éléments intervenant sur le trajet de l'onde électromagnétique, positionné dans la direction de visée de la ou des antennes, à une distance prédéterminée d'un plan de référence d'émission ou de réception de l'antenne à mesurer. Le système de réflexion (34) est apte à réfléchir une onde électromagnétique incidente de polarisation circulaire ayant un sens de polarisation donné en une onde électromagnétique ...

New catalyst comprising amorphous support made of alumina, phosphorus, at dialkyl succinate, acetic acid and hydro-dehydrogenating function containing e.g. element of group VIB, useful for the hydrotreatment of hydrocarbon feedstocks

L'invention concerne un catalyseur utilisable dans les procédés d'hydrotraitement, qui comprend un support amorphe à base d'alumine, du phosphore, un succinate de dialkyle C1-C4, de l'acide acétique et une fonction hydro-deshydrogénante comprenant au moins un élément du groupe VIII et au moins un élément du groupe VIB, à l'exception du couple cobalt-molybdène, catalyseur dont le spectre Raman comprend les bandes les plus intenses caractéristiques des hétéropolyanions de Keggin (974 et/ou 990 cm-1), du succinate de dialkyle C1-C4 et de l'acide acétique (896 cm-1). De préférence le succinate de dialkyle concerné est le succinate de diméthyle et sa bande principale est à 853 cm-1. L'invention concerne également le procédé de préparation dudit catalyseur dans lequel un précurseur catalytique comprenant les éléments du groupe VIB et du groupe VIII, à l'exception du couple molybdène-cobalt, et phosphore, introduits par imprégnation, puis séché à une température inférieure à 180°C , est imprégné ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING AN OPTICAL INSPECTION INSTALLATION OF GLASS CONTAINERS

L'invention propose une méthode et un système de vérification d'un procédé d'inspection optique de récipients en verre (12), caractérisée par un procédé de reconnaissance optique d'une marque témoin (42) d'un récipient témoin possède des propriétés optiques de transformation spectrale telles que : - la transformation de la distribution spectrale d'intensité entre les lumières de reconnaissance incidente (LRi) et retour (LRr), par la marque (42), est différente de celle provoquée par interaction avec une portion de marquage libre de marque (46); - la transformation de la distribution spectrale d'intensité entre les lumières d'inspection incidente (LIi) et retour (LIr), par la marque, n'est pas différente, à l'intérieur au moins d'une portion utile de la bande spectrale d'inspection (BSI), de celle provoquée par interaction avec une portion de marquage libre de marque (46).

ROTOR FOR A ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE COMPRISING MEANS FOR PRESTRESSING MAGNET, AND RELATED MOUNTING METHOD

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN AN AIRCRAFT

La présente invention concerne un système de communication (100) dans un aéronef comportant un réseau primaire (300) de type AFDX destiné à connecter une pluralité d'équipements primaires (310, 311, 320, 321, 330, 340, 360). Ce système de communication comporte : - un réseau secondaire (500) dissemblable dudit réseau primaire (300) tout en ayant le même protocole au niveau trame, ledit réseau secondaire (500) étant destiné à connecter une pluralité d'équipements secondaires (510, 520, 530, 540, 560), et - une passerelle d'interconnexion (700 ; 700a ; 700b ; 700c) entre lesdits réseaux primaire (300) et secondaire (500), destinée à recopier bit-à-bit des trames d'informations communes en provenance de l'un desdits réseaux primaire et secondaire (300, 500) pour les diffuser à travers l'autre desdits réseaux primaire et secondaire (300, 500) afin de faire partager ces informations communes aux deux réseaux (300, 500).

SOLUTION OF RINSING OF GRAFT OR FABRIC AND PROCESS OF RINSING OF THE AFORESAID GRAFT OR FABRIC BEFORE REVASCULARISATION

Solution de rinçage d'organe ou de tissus du type intracellulaire, comprenant du calcium et du PEG de poids moléculaire 35000 à une concentration d'au moins 4 g/l.

PROCESS AND NETWORK HAVE CONNECTIONS WITHOUT WIRE FOR THE RELATIVE LOCALIZATION OF MOBILES

L'invention concerne un procédé de localisation relative de mobiles à l'aide d'un réseau à liaisons sans fil susceptible d'être établi entre des nœuds, ainsi qu'un réseau adapté pour sa mise en œuvre. Un chemin de routage entre l'un quelconque des nœuds et chaque nœud collecteur est déterminé par la diffusion de proche en proche d'un message, dit message de gestion, émis par au moins un nœud (102, 102') collecteur, permettant d'attribuer un rang à chaque nœud sur un chemin de routage par rapport au nœud (102, 102') collecteur. Des messages de localisation sont ensuite émis à destination de chaque nœud (102, 102') collecteur, de sorte que les données de localisation de chaque nœud de mobile, comprenant un identifiant et le rang de ce nœud, sont transmises à un nœud collecteur.

PARTITIONED TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK ONBOARD WIRELESS ACCESS

La présente invention concerne un réseau embarqué constitué de nœuds reliés par des liaisons filaires, ledit réseau embarqué étant partitionné en sous-réseaux adjacents (2101,...,210N), ségrégués entre eux au moyen d'éléments de sécurité (210). Chaque sous-réseau peut être équipé de points d'accès (230) permettant à des terminaux mobiles (240) de se connecter au sous-réseau par des liaisons sans fil. Les points d'accès de sous-réseaux adjacents utilisent des standards de communication différents ou des ensembles de ressources de transmission distincts de sorte que la ségrégation entre sous-réseaux adjacents est préservée.

DEVICE Of DAMPING OF TRAIL IMPROVES

IMPROVED MEDICAL CONNECTOR

ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD.

DEVICE Of INSTALLATION CAPACITAIRE AND SEDENTARY Of a TRAILER

LIGHT-EMITTING MODULE AND LIGHT SHIELD LED

DEVICE AND PROCESS Of EVALUATION OF the OPERATIONAL CAPACITIES Of an AIRCRAFT

OPTICAL METHOD FOR INSPECTING TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT ARTICLES FOR ASSIGNING A REFERENCE OPTICAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE VISION SYSTEM

Method for processing video image to display stereoscopic image on target screen of e.g. TV, involves calculating target disparity information associated to part of image according to disparity budget and original disparity information

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'image pour afficher une image stéréoscopique sur un écran cible, une information de disparité (200) étant associée à ladite image stéréoscopique et étant adaptée pour l'affichage de l'image stéréoscopique sur un écran origine, la taille de l'écran origine étant différente de la taille de l'écran cible, l'image stéréoscopique comprenant une première image (20) et une deuxième image (21). Afin d'optimiser la disparité de l'image stéréoscopique à l'écran cible, le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : - sélection d'une partie de ladite première image en fonction d'au moins une propriété associée à la première image, - calcul d'un budget de disparité associé à l'écran cible en fonction de conditions de visualisation associées à l'écran cible, - calcul d'une information de disparité cible associée à la partie sélectionnée de la première image en fonction du budget de disparité et d'une information de disparité originale associée à la partie sélectionnée ...

HEAT EXCHANGER COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL, FOR OPTIMIZING AND CONTROLLING HEAT TRANSFER

L'invention a pour objet un échangeur de chaleur comprenant au moins un conduit (16) permettant de canaliser un flux (18) de fluide et une pluralité d'éléments (20) contenant au moins un matériau à changement de phase disposés dans ledit conduit (16), caractérisé en ce qu'au moins certains desdits éléments (20) contenant au moins un matériau à changement de phase peuvent bouger librement dans le flux (18) de fluide. De préférence, l'échangeur de chaleur comprend un système de réglage pour ajuster le positionnement des éléments (20) contenant au moins un matériau à changement de phase dans le conduit (16).

USE OF CYSTEINE [...] FOR DECREASING THE DISORDER OF BEVERAGES

La présente invention concerne l'utilisation d'une cystéine endoprotéase ou d'un extrait de malt pour prévenir ou diminuer le trouble d'une boisson, fermentée ou non, à base de céréales.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL AND FOLDABLE

Un aéronef sans pilote télécommandé et pliable (1) comprenant aux moins deux moteurs (3) adaptés pour faire voler l'aéronef (1) et au moins une structure de support (2) adaptée pour supporter lesdits moteurs (3), la structure de support (2) étant flexible et gonflable de manière à permettre le pliage de ladite structure de support (2) entre une position de stockage et une position d'utilisation.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CATALYST BY PERFORMING AT LEAST ONE STEP FOR RAPID DRYING AND AT LEAST ONE STEP OF FLUIDIZED BED DRYING AND ITS USE FOR THE SAME AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND NŒUD COMMUNICATION OF A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION MEANS CONFIGURED FOR ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION BETWEEN A EQUIPOTENTIAL CABLE TRAY SECTION AND A SECTION OF ELECTRICAL CABLE

DEVICE FOR HOLDING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL FURNISHED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE [...] COMMUNICATING VEHICLE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

SET OF REMOVABLE PANELS FOR CABINET, ELECTRICAL CABINET AND A METHOD OF REPLACING A REMOVABLE PANEL IN SUCH A CABINET

PROCESS AND DEVICE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT

BLOCK VALVE FOR GAS CONTAINER WITH GRIPPER OF POLYGONAL SHAPE

INSTALLATION OF SOPHISTICATED DIALYSIS MULTIPOST FOR CENTER OR ANTENNED' AUTO-DIALYSE

TIRE WHOSE TREAD COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER

PROCESS OF CHECKING OF the DETERMINISTIC BEHAVIOR Of a NETWORK ACOMMUTATION OF PACKAGE

PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HYDROTREATING CATALYST USEFUL AND HYDROCONVERSION

SYSTEM OF DOWNLOADING FILES OF DATA IN CALCULATEURSEMBARQUES HAS EDGE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR INSIDE CASE BP OF STEAM TURBINE

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONNECTION DEVICE FOR CRIMPING ON THE TERMINAL PART STRIPPED ELECTRIC CABLE AND SUCH A CONNECTING DEVICE

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un dispositif de connexion à sertir sur un tronçon terminal dénudé de câble électrique, comportant l'étape de fournir un élément conducteur (7) réalisé en une seule pièce et présentant une portion tubulaire (13), une ouverture d'introduction par laquelle il est prévu d'introduire dans ladite portion tubulaire (13) ledit tronçon terminal dénudé et une portion plate (15) configurée pour coopérer avec une borne électrique prédéterminée, ladite portion tubulaire (13) étant reliée, à une extrémité opposée à ladite ouverture d'introduction, par une portion de transition (14), à ladite portion plate (15) ; ledit procédé comportant une étape de déformation de ladite portion de transition (14) jusqu'à ce que ladite portion de transition (14) forme une paroi de fond sensiblement droite de ladite portion tubulaire (13), où ladite paroi de fond s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement à ladite portion tubulaire (13).

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of PURIFICATION Of LIQUID EFFLUENTS.

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a SUPPORT OF SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT, SUPPORT AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

On-board controller for electric propulsion car, has control software searching calibration parameter identifier in calibration storage area, and conferring calibration parameter value associated with identifier on operation variable

L'invention concerne un contrôleur embarqué de véhicule automobile, dans lequel un logiciel de contrôle (20) comprend une variable de fonctionnement et dans lequel une zone mémoire de calibration (30) stocke un identifiant de paramètre de calibration en association avec la valeur du paramètre de calibration et le logiciel de contrôle (20) est configuré pour commander une recherche de l'identifiant dans la zone mémoire de calibration (30) et conférer à la variable de fonctionnement la valeur du paramètre de calibration.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID ELECTROLYSERS ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM MODULES

Le procédé de pilotage, d'un système d'électrolyse (1) comprenant une pluralité de modules électrolyseurs (2) et destiné à coopérer avec un système d'alimentation en énergie électrique (3) exploitant une source d'énergie intermittente, comporte : une étape de détermination (E1) d'une puissance électrique disponible que peut fournir ledit système d'alimentation en énergie électrique (3) ; une étape d'évaluation (E2) d'un nombre Ne adapté de modules électrolyseurs (2) à utiliser en fonction de la puissance électrique disponible déterminée ; une étape de choix (E3) de modules électrolyseurs (2) à alimenter électriquement prenant en compte ledit nombre évalué Ne ; une étape de détermination (E4) de la température de chacun des modules électrolyseurs choisis ; et une étape d'alimentation (E5) électrique des modules électrolyseurs (2) choisis par ledit système d'alimentation en énergie électrique selon une répartition de la puissance électrique disponible déterminée dépendante des températures ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING GHG EMISSIONS IN BIOPRODUCT PRODUCTION PROCESSES

The method & system hereby described allows the calculation and determination of GHG emissions produced during the generation of bioproduct from different source materials. The method comprises capturing, processing and handling different parameters and data related to GHG emissions associated to every single process needed to produce bioproduct, in order to generate a total GHG emissions value by means of applying formulae to the captioned and processed isolated data referred to GHG emissions of every process. 1. A system for measuring a GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions level in bioproduct production processes using a source material at a site , the system comprising:at least a processing unit adapted to execute instructions related to the calculation of the GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions level in bioproduct production processes,a plurality of sensors arranged along the site adapted to monitor, collect and report at least one variable related to GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions generated from the production of bioproduct at the site,data transmission means adapted to transmit data and connected to the processing unit and to the plurality of sensors,at least one database accessible by the processing unit by means of the data transmission means, anda GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions modelling module embodied as software and connected to the processing unit and to at least one variable related to the GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions to produce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions data associated to each process of bioproduct production at the site to generate a GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions level.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data regarding the at least one variable related to GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions generated from the production of bioproduct at the site is included in the at least one database.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors are adapted to monitor and report data selected from the group consisting of a flow rate claim 1 , temperature ...

Metal Organic Framework Filled Polymer Based Membranes

A membrane for separation of gases, the membrane including a metal-organic phase and a polymeric phase, the metal-organic phase having porous crystalline metal compounds and ligands, the polymeric phase having a molecularly self assembling polymer. 1. A membrane for separation of gases , said membrane comprising a metal-organic phase and a polymeric phase , said metal-organic phase comprising porous crystalline metal compounds and ligands , said polymeric phase comprising a molecularly self assembling polymer.2. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the metal-organic phase comprises from about 1 weight percent (wt %) to about 70 wt % of the polymer MOF composite based on total weight of the polymer MOF composite.3. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein said metal organic phase comprises transition metal or metalloid compounds wherein said transition metal or metalloid is selected from the group consisting of Scandium claim 1 , Titanium claim 1 , Vanadium claim 1 , Chromium claim 1 , Manganese claim 1 , Magnesium claim 1 , Cobalt claim 1 , Iron claim 1 , Nickel claim 1 , Copper claim 1 , Zinc claim 1 , Yttrium claim 1 , Zirconium claim 1 , Niobium claim 1 , Molybdenum claim 1 , Ruthenium claim 1 , Rhodium claim 1 , Palladium claim 1 , Silver claim 1 , Cadmium claim 1 , Lanthanum claim 1 , Hafnium claim 1 , Tantalum claim 1 , Tungsten claim 1 , Rhenium claim 1 , Osmium claim 1 , Iridium claim 1 , Gold claim 1 , Indium claim 1 , Aluminum claim 1 , Lead claim 1 , Tin claim 1 , Gallium claim 1 , Germanium claim 1 , Bismuth claim 1 , Polonium and mixtures thereof.4. The membrane of any of the previous claims claim 1 , wherein said metal-organic phase comprises a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Aluminum claim 1 , Indium claim 1 , Nickel claim 1 , Zinc claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The membrane of any of the previous claims claim 1 , wherein said ligand is selected from the group of selected from the group of a bidentate ligand claim 1 , a tridentate ...

Self Assembling Polymer Membranes in Food Packaging Application

A method of packaging a food product using a polymer membrane, the polymer being a self assembling polymeric material, and the method including a.) rendering the said polymer into a film; and b.) packaging a food product in an atmosphere with the said polymer film, wherein said film regulates the atmosphere in which the food product is packaged. 1. A method of packaging a food product using a polymer film , wherein said polymer comprises a macromolecularly self assembling polymeric material , said method comprising the steps of:a.) rendering said polymeric material into a polymer film; andb.) packaging a food product in an atmosphere with said polymer film, wherein said film regulates the atmosphere in which the food product is packaged.2. The method of wherein said polymer film is rendered by lamination.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said polymeric film is coinjected with a substrate material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said polymer film is rendered between two substrates by coinjection.5. The method of or claim 1 , wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of a metal or metal alloy claim 1 , a polymeric material claim 1 , a cellulose claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said polymer film regulates carbon dioxide in the food product atmosphere.7. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said polymer film regulates Oin said food product atmosphere.8. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said polymer film regulates water and water vapor in said food product atmosphere.9. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said polymer film has a CO/Oselectivity above 4.5.10. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said polymer film has a water vapor/Oselectivity above 10.11. The method of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the molecularly self-assembling material is selected from the group ...

Separation of Acidic Constituents by Self Assembling Polymer Membranes

A method of removing an acidic gas from a gas stream by contacting said gas stream with a polymer, wherein the polymer is a macromolecularly self assembling polymeric material, the method including the steps of contacting the gas mixture with the membrane; and extracting the acidic gas from the gas stream.

Photovoltaic device

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. 1: A photovoltaic device comprising:a three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly in the form of a panel with at least a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge, further including a barrier layer comprising a rigid transparent translucent or material;a body portion, comprising filled or unfilled moldable plastic material, wherein the body portion is at least partially surrounding a portion of the top surface and peripheral edge of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly; andat least one relieving feature disposed in the panel or in the body portion adapted to allow elastic deformation of the photovoltaic device over a temperature range, the relieving feature comprising i) a barrier layer divided in at least two pieces with at least a relieving elastomeric barrier between each piece or ii) a localized thinning of the body portion, wherein the localized thinning has a depth of at least 50 percent that of a depth of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly.2: The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly includes at least one electrical connector assembly with a connector housing claim 1 , the housing having an outer surface.3: The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly includes two electrical connector assemblies disposed on opposite sides of the assembly.4: The photovoltaic device according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of relieving features are disposed in ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device () with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly () and a body portion () joined at an interface region () and including an intermediate layer (), at least one interconnecting structural member (), relieving feature (), unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. 1. A photovoltaic device comprising:a three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly in the form of a panel with at least a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge and including a cell elastic modulus value, a cell ultimate elongation value, a cell coefficient of thermal expansion value and a cell yield strength value;a body portion assembly including a body portion elastic modulus value, a body portion ultimate elongation value, a body portion coefficient of thermal expansion value and a body portion yield strength value, wherein the body portion assembly is at least partially surrounding a portion of the top surface and peripheral edge of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly; andan intermediate layer comprised of a layer material and including a layer elastic modulus value, a layer ultimate elongation value, a layer coefficient of thermal expansion value and a layer strength value, wherein the intermediate layer is at least partially disposed between the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly and the body portion assembly, wherein the layer elastic modulus that is at least 5 percent less than the body portion elastic modulus or the cell elastic modulus.2. The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the layer material is selected from a group consisting of: butyl rubber claim 1 , ionomers claim 1 , silicone rubber claim 1 , polyurethane elastomers claim 1 , and polyolefin elastomers or composites thereof.3. The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the layer ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC BUILDING SHEATHING ELEMENT WITH ANTI-SLIDE FEATURES

The present invention is premised upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic building sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the photovoltaic building sheathing element. The element including a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly; and at feast a first and a second connector assembly capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more adjoining devices; wherein the body portion includes one or more geometric features adapted to engage a vertically adjoining device before installation. 1. An assembly comprising: a photovoltaic cell assembly,', 'a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly wherein the body portion comprises a filled or unfilled plastic having a flexural modulus of 200 MPa to 7000 MPa, the body portion having a body lower surface portion, a body upper surface portion, a body side surface portion spanning between the body lower surface portion and the body upper surface portion; and, 'a photovoltaic building sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure comprisingat least a first and a second connector assembly capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more adjoining devices; wherein the body portion includes one or more geometric features adapted to engage a vertically adjoining device before installation and the geometric feature is capable of being flattened out.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic building sheathing element includes a pre-bend claim 1 , the pre-bend including a vertical bend distance of 3 to 35 mm as measured under a fixation area and normal to the building structure and the geometric feature is capable of being flattened out.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the geometric feature comprises one or more extended ledge ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC SHEATHING ELEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE TABS

The present invention is premised upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure. The shingle including at least a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photo-voltaic cell assembly. Wherein the body portion includes one or more top peripheral tabs each capable of fitting under one or more vertically adjoining devices. 1. An assembly comprising:a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the shingle including at least;a photovoltaic cell assembly,a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly; andat least a first and a second connector assembly disposed on opposing sides of the photovoltaic sheathing element and capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more horizontally adjoining devices;wherein the body portion includes one or more top peripheral tabs each capable of fitting under one or more vertically adjoining devices.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic sheathing element includes a receiving zone capable of receiving the one or more top peripheral tabs claim 1 , the receiving zone disposed on an underside of the photovoltaic sheathing element.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the receiving zone spans across an entire width of the photovoltaic sheathing element.4. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the receiving zone is disposed on an underside of the photovoltaic sheathing dement and is comprised of two or more distinct portions.5. The assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the combination of the one or more top peripheral tabs and at least one of the two or more distinct portions are configured to provide a positive horizontal positioning zone for the photovoltaic sheathing element to the one or more vertically adjoining devices.6. The assembly according to claim 1 ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC SHEATHING ELEMENT WITH A FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

The present invention is premised upon an assembly including at least a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the sheathing element including at least: a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly; at least a first and a second connector assembly disposed on opposing sides of the sheathing element and capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to at least two adjoining devices that are affixed to the building structure and wherein at least one of the connector assemblies includes a flexible portion; one or more connector pockets disposed in the body portion the pockets capable of receiving at least a portion of the connector assembly. 1. An assembly comprising:a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the sheathing element including at least:a photovoltaic cell assembly,a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly:at least a first and a second connector assembly disposed on opposing sides of the sheathing element and capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to at least two adjoining devices that are affixed to the building structure and wherein at least one of the connector assemblies includes a flexible portion;one or more connector pockets disposed in the body portion where the pockets are capable of receiving at least a portion of the connector assembly,2. The assembly according to claim 1 , including a cover plate that as assembled protects one or more portions of the connector pocket claim 1 , one or more portions of the connector assembly claim 1 , or both.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , including a sealing material disposed in the one or more connector pockets capable of protecting one or more portions of the connector assembly.4. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein ...

FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC ARTICLES

The invention is a flexible photovoltaic article having excellent environmental barrier and mechanical protection for the photovoltaic system. The article comprises top side protective layers that include a flexible thin film glass under a top side stress relieving layer and on the opposite side of the photovoltaic cell a backside stress relieving layer. 1. A photovoltaic article comprising:a) a flexible backside support{'sup': 7', '10, 'b) a flexible backside stress relieving layer adhered to the flexible backside support wherein the backside stress relieving layer has an elastic modulus in the range of 10to 10Pa,'}c) a flexible photovoltaic system adhered to the backside stress relieving layer opposite from the flexible backside supportd) a flexible glass film adhered to the flexible photovoltaic system opposite from the backside stress relieving layer, and{'sup': 4', '8, 'e) a flexible top side stress relieving layer adhered to the microglass sheet wherein the flexible top side stress relieving layer has an elastic modulus in the range of 10to 10Pa.'}2. The article of further comprising an additional topside protecting layer adhered to the topside stress relieving layer opposite from the microglass layer wherein the additional topside protecting layer has an elastic modulus in the range of 10to 10Pa.3. The article of wherein the flexible photovoltaic system comprises copper chalcogenide photovoltaic cells.4. The article of wherein the coefficient of thermal expansion of the backside stress relieving layer is less than 120 ppm/degree C.5. (canceled)6. The article of where thickness of the flexible glass film is in the range of 10-500 μm.7. The article of where thickness of the backside stress relieving layer is in the range of 0.05-1.5 mm.8. The article of where thickness of the frontside stress relieving layer is in the range of 0.25-2.50 mm.9. The article of wherein every film or layer on the front side of the photovoltaic cell layer have light transmission of ...

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES INCORPORATING FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR PROTECTION

The fluoropolymer compositions of the present invention generally incorporate ingredients comprising one or more fluoropolymers, an ultraviolet light protection component (hereinafter UV protection component), and optionally one or more additional ingredients if desired. The UV protection component includes a combination of at least one hindered tertiary amine (HTA) compound having a certain structure and a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000. This tertiary amine is used in combination with at least one organic, UV light absorbing compound (UVLA compound) having a weight average molecular weight greater than 500. When the HTA compound and the UVLA compound are selected according to principles of the present invention, the UV protection component provides fluoropolymer compositions with significantly improved weatherability characteristics for protecting underlying materials, features, structures, components, and/or the like. In particular, fluoropolymer compositions incorporating the UV protection component of the present invention have unexpectedly improved ability to resist blackening, coloration, or other de gradation that may be caused by UV exposure. As a consequence, devices protected by these compositions would be expected to have dramatically improved service life. The compositions have a wide range of uses but are particularly useful for forming protective layers in optoelectronic devices. 1. An optoelectronic device comprising a protective film , said protective film comprising:(a) a fluoropolymer content comprising at least one fluoropolymer, wherein less than 10 weight percent of the fluoropolymer content is derived from vinylidene fluoride; i) at least one organic, UV light absorbing (UVLA) compound having a weight average molecular weight of at least 500; and', '(ii) at least one hindered, tertiary amine (HTA) compound having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000, wherein the hindered tertiary amine comprises a cyclic moiety ...

Protection of optical materials of optical components from radiation degradation

An optical system includes a bulk material including a fluorine (F)-containing optical material. The bulk material is exposed to an environment at a pressure ranging from atmospheric to vacuum when the bulk material is under extreme ultra-violet (EUV), vacuum ultra-violet (VUV), deep ultra-violet (DUV) and/or UV radiation. The environment includes at least one type of gas or vapor. The at least one type of gas or vapor includes polar molecules.

Pivotable Tubular Pet Scoop

A pivotal tubular pet scoop having a handle connecting to an arm block, a trigger attached to the extension rod, a trigger rod attached to the trigger and moving when the trigger is actuated, the trigger rod passing through the arm block and connecting to a lower arm block, a set of outer springs connected to the arm block and a set of outer springs connected to the lower arm block, both springs connecting to a tubular scoop, the tubular scoop pivotably attached at a connection point to the outer and inner springs and being made of a left jaw and a right jaw, the jaws connected by at least one hinge, such that when the trigger is actuated and the lower arm block is raised relative to the lower arm block, the inner springs are tightened relative to the outer springs thereby causing the left and right jaws to close. 1. A pivotal tubular pet scoop comprising:a handle connected to an extension rod, the extension rod having a bottom, the bottom connecting to an arm block;a trigger attached to the extension rod and located below the handle;a trigger rod attached to the trigger and moving when the trigger is actuated a bottom portion of the trigger rod passing through a hole in the arm block and connecting to a lower arm block;a set of outer springs connected to the arm block and a set of outer springs connected to the lower arm block, both springs connecting to a tubular scoop;the tubular scoop pivotably attached at a connection point to the outer and inner springs and being made of a left jaw and a right jaw, the jaws connected by at least 1 hinge, such that when the trigger is actuated and the lower arm block is raised relative to the lower arm block, the inner springs are tightened relative to the outer springs thereby causing the left and right jaws to close and form a tube; anda bag attachment located on the tubular scoop for attaching disposable bags.2. The pivotable tubular pet scoop of wherein:the pivotable connection point connecting the tubular scoop to the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

An electronic device sealing arrangement includes a housing, an access door, a sealing member sized and configured to be sealingly compressed between the access door and the housing, a latch in operable communication with the housing and the access door, the latch being configured to compress the sealing member between the access door and the housing when moved to a position that latches the access door in a closed position, and a resilient member in operable communication with the latch and at least one of the housing and the access door, the resilient member being configured to at least partially compress when the access door is latched in the closed position and the sealing member is compressed between the access door and the housing. 1. An electronic device sealing arrangement , comprising:a housing;an access door;a sealing member sized and configured to be compressed between the access door and the housing;a latch with a bore in operable communication with the housing and the access door, the latch being configured to compress the sealing member between the access door and the housing when moved to a position that latches the access door in a closed position; anda resilient member in operable communication with the latch and at least one of the housing and the access door, the resilient member being configured to at least partially compress when the access door is latched in the closed position and the sealing member is compressed between the access door and the housingwherein the resilient member includes a pair of resilient members abutting the bore,wherein the pair of resilient members includes a pair of polymeric inserts configured to deflect laterally upon closing of the latch.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the bore is configured for receiving a hinge pin, the latch being configured to pivot about the hinge pin;the resilient member is configured adjacent to the bore to accommodate lateral movement of the hinge pin in the bore;the latch ...

INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CLADDING TO STANDARD CLADDING

The present invention is premised upon a system and method for an improved photovoltaic cladding device array with an interface member () for use on a building structure with other non-solar cladding materials (). The interface member is disposed under a portion of the photovoltaic cladding elements (P) and includes a photovoltaic cladding element nesting portion and a building sheatin nesting portion. 1. A photovoltaic device kit comprising:a. at least a plurality of PV sheathing elements, adapted to serve as an outer cladding of a structure, in one or more rows or columns as applied to the structure, the PV sheathing element including:i. a body portion including lower surface portion that directly or indirectly contacts the structure and an upper surface portion that receives one or more fasteners that attaches the photovoltaic device to the structure;b. one or more interface members as applied to the structure, disposed under a portion of the PV sheathing elements, the interface members including a PV sheathing element nesting portion and a building sheathing nesting portion.2. The photovoltaic device kit according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more interface members include an upper flashing portion adapted to cover a portion of a budding sheathing member.3. The photovoltaic device kit according to claim 2 , wherein the upper flashing portion comprises a flexible ledge portion disposed forward of the photovoltaic device nesting portion and above the building sheathing nesting portion.4. The photovoltaic device kit according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more interface members comprise a flexible sheet that can be rolled out as applied to the structure.5. The photovoltaic device kit according to claim 2 , wherein the upper flashing portion comprises a removable flashing member.6. The photovoltaic device kit according to claim 1 , wherein one or more interface members include one or more photovoltaic device retention features.7. The photovoltaic device kit ...

Process for the elaboration of a formulation based on polyurethane and the mucilage of opuntia ficus-indica with applications in the manufacturing of synthetic skin-like flexible coatings

The present invention refers to a process for the elaboration of a formulation based on polyurethane and mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica with applications in the manufacturing of synthetic skin-like flexible coatings, in combination with textile substrates such as polyester, cotton, polyester and cotton10 or, with polymers such as PVC, polyurethane, among others, independently of whether it is water-based or oil-based, so that the warp of the substrate allows the generation of rolls of the coating for multiple uses and applications such as tapestry, book cover or as a substitute for coating covers for different objects that require a coating providing an external protection; this formulation has multiple applications since it has the advantage of being biodegradable and it lowers the use of contaminating plastics that contaminate the environment

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SOLAR MODULE

A solar module () comprising; (a) an active portion () and (b) a support portion (), wherein the support portion () and the active portion () each comprise: (i) an upper surface (), (ii) a lower surface (), (iii) or both; wherein the upper surface () or the lower surface () of the support portion () includes: a plurality of reinforcement ribs (); and wherein the solar module () includes one or more of the following: (A) the support portion includes an intermediate portion (C) and an overlap support portion (A) and the intermediate portion (C) acts as a structural interface between the active portion () and the support portion (), and the intermediate portion (C) includes one or more gate locations (); (B) the plurality of reinforcement ribs () extend at an angle along the support portion () so that an effective modulus of the support portion () along a width direction is substantially equal to an effective modulus of the support portion () along a length direction; or (C) the active portion () has a length that is measured from an edge proximate to the support portion () to an opposing edge of the active portion () and an overlap support portion (A) and intermediate portion (C) of the support portion () have a length that is measured from an edge proximate to the active portion () to an opposing edge of the overlap support portion (A), and the length of the overlap support portion (A) plus the intermediate portion (C) is substantially the same or greater than the length of the active portion (). 1) A solar module comprising:a. an active portion andb. a support portion, i. an upper surface,', 'ii. a lower surface,', 'iii. or both;, 'wherein the support portion and the active portion each comprise 'a plurality of reinforcement ribs, wherein the plurality of reinforcement ribs are a series of interconnected closed patterns, a plurality of closed patterns located adjacent to one another, a plurality of partially interconnected patterns through the upper surface and/or ...

Use of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 7 activators

The invention concerns the use of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 7 activators for the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of a Movement Disorder selected from Dystonia, Dyskinesia, Chorea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Tics, Tremor, Myoclonus, Startle, Stiff Person Syndrome, Gait Disorder, Parkinson's Disease and Symptomatic Parkinsonism.

MOISTURE CURABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS

An adhesive composition for use in flooring applications that includes a moisture curable polymer system; a calcium carbonate filler system having a first spheroidal particle of calcium carbonate having an equivalent spherical mean diameter of 70 nanometer (nm) to 15 micrometer (μm) and a second spheroidal particle of calcium carbonate having an equivalent spherical mean diameter of greater than 15 μm to 200 μm; a seed oil based fatty acid ester; and a silane based adhesion promoter. The adhesive composition provides low viscosity along with high shear resistance, which helps to retain the troweled ridges to enable maximum coverage. 1. An adhesive composition , comprising:20 to 50 weight percent (wt. %) of a moisture curable polymer system; 5 to 50 wt. % of a first spheroidal particle of calcium carbonate having an equivalent spherical mean diameter of 70 nanometer (nm) to 15 micrometer (μm); and', '50 to 95 wt. % of a second spheroidal particle of calcium carbonate having an equivalent spherical mean diameter of greater than 15 μm to 200 μm,', 'the wt. % of the first spheroidal particle and the second spheroidal particle are based on the total weight of the calcium carbonate filler system;', 'wherein'}], '30 to 60 wt. % of a calcium carbonate filler system, the calcium carbonate system having5 to 15 wt. % of a seed oil based fatty acid ester; and0.1 to 10 wt. % of a silane based adhesion promoter, wherein the wt. % of the moisture curable polymer system, the calcium carbonate filler system, the seed oil based fatty acid ester and the silane based adhesion promoter are based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.2. The adhesive composition of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive composition further includes 0.5 to 4 wt. % of a silica based rheology modifier claim 1 , wherein the wt. % is based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.3. The adhesive composition of claim 1 , wherein the moisture curable polymer system is solvent free.4. The adhesive ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”) more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry or any combination thereof. 122-. (canceled)23. A photovoltaic device comprising: a top surface,', 'a bottom surface, and', 'a peripheral edge extending between and connecting the top surface to the bottom surface, the peripheral edge including a length and a width;', 'further including a barrier layer comprising a rigid material that is transparent or translucent;, 'a three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly in the form of a panel including at least filled or unfilled moldable plastic material,', 'a main body portion,', 'a first frame portion, and a second frame portion extending from an opposite side of the main body', 'portion as the first frame portion and an empty region located between the first frame portion and the second from portion; and', 'wherein the body portion is at least partially surrounding a portion of the top surface and the peripheral edge of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly, and the main body portion has a bottom peripheral edge extending between and connecting the first frame portion and the second frame portion;, 'a body portion comprisinga relieving feature comprised at least partially of an elastomeric material disposed in a localized thinning of the main body portion, the localized thinning of the main body portion extending along the bottom peripheral edge of the main body portion and being located outside of the peripheral edge of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly so that the relieving feature allows elastic deformation of the photovoltaic device over a temperature range; andat least one electrical ...

WATER TIGHT PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM

A plurality of photovoltaic components () comprising: (a) one or more rows of overlapping active components () comprising a plurality of connection members () and (b) one or more flashing components () comprising a plurality of connection members (); wherein the plurality of connection members () of the one or more rows of overlapping active components () and the plurality of connection members () of the flashing components () form a mating relationship in a mating region so that the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components are connected together such that fluid is prevented from passing between the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components in the mating region, and wherein the connection members are located inward of a peripheral edge and/or prevent wind uplift. 1. A plurality of photovoltaic components comprising:one or more rows of overlapping active components comprising a plurality of connection members; andone or more flashing components comprising a plurality of connection members;wherein the plurality of connection members of the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the plurality of connection members of the flashing components form a mating relationship in a mating region so that the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components are connected together such that fluid is prevented from passing between the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components in the mating region, andwherein the connection members are located inward of a peripheral edge and/or prevent wind uplift.2. The photovoltaic component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flashing components are a plurality of flashing components and two or more of the flashing components form a mating relationship in a mating region so that the two or more flashing components are connected together and prevent ...

MATING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY

A photovoltaic component comprising; two or more mating components spatially separated along a surface of the photovoltaic component wherein at feast one of the two or more mating components mates with a portion of one or more adjacent photovoltaic components to form a connection between one or more mating components of the one or more adjacent photovoltaic components so that a mating connection is formed between the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component, and wherein the at least one of the two or more mating components of the photovoltaic component and the at least one of the one or more mating components of the adjacent photovoltaic component align the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component relative to one another; and wherein at least one of the two or more mating components of the photovoltaic component are shaped and form a handle for carrying and/or moving the photovoltaic component. 1) A photovoltaic component comprising: wherein at least one of the two or more mating components mates with a portion of one or more adjacent photovoltaic components to form a connection between one or more mating components of the one or more adjacent photovoltaic components so that a mating connection is formed between the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component, and', 'wherein the at least one of the two or more mating components of the photovoltaic component and the at least one of the one or more mating components of the adjacent photovoltaic component align the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component relative to one another; and', 'wherein at least one of the two or more mating components of the photovoltaic component are shaped and form a handle for carrying and/or moving the photovoltaic component., 'two or more mating components spatially separated along a surface of the photovoltaic component,'}2) The photovoltaic component of claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic component ...

STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR A CONNECTOR OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPONENT

A photovoltaic component comprising: an integral electrical connector; a protective stowage pocket that houses at feast a portion of the electrical connector during a storage position so that the electrical connector is protected when in an uninstalled position; wherein the electrical connector is movable from the protective stowage pocket to an electrical connection position where the electrical connector electrically connects the photovoltaic component to an adjacent photovoltaic component,? 1) A photovoltaic component comprising:a protective stowage pocket integrally formed in the photovoltaic component;an integral electrical connector located inside of and housed within the protective stowage pocket during a storage position so that the integral electrical connector is protected when in an uninstalled position, and wherein the protective stowage pocket sufficiently confines the integral electrical connector so that the electrical connector is prevented from moving during transportation;one or more photovoltaic cell that are electrically connected to the integral electrical connector;wherein the electrical connector is movable from the protective stowage pocket to an electrical connection position where the electrical connector electrically connects the photovoltaic component to an adjacent photovoltaic component, andwherein the photovoltaic component includes a connection port along one edge region and the electrical connector along an opposing edge region.2) The photovoltaic component of claim 1 , wherein the connection port includes a lock port and the electrical connector includes a lock that extends into the lock port so that the electrical connector forms a fixed connection and remains extended.3) The photovoltaic component of claim 1 , wherein substantially all of the electrical connector is located within the protective stowage pocket when the electrical connector is in the stored position.4) The photovoltaic component of claim 1 , wherein the electrical ...

Photovoltaic Devices With Improved Connector and Electrical Circuit Assembly

Photovoltaic devices containing connector assemblies and connector electrical circuit assemblies having enhanced sealing about electrical components, enhanced adhesion between components of dissimilar materials and enhanced structural integrity and strength. 1. A photovoltaic device comprising:a polymeric frame;one or more photovoltaic cells that include one or more electrical circuit assemblies; and i) a connector housing having an inboard portion, an outboard portion, and a header that separates the inboard portion from the outboard portion,', 'ii) and at least one electrical conductor having one end located at least partially within the outboard portion of the connector housing and a second end protruding from the inboard portion of the connector housing so that the second end of the at least one electrical conductor is connected to one of the one or more electrical circuit assemblies forming a connection,', 'iii) a sealant disposed about at least a portion of the inboard portion of the connector housing; and', 'iv) a rigid case disposed about and containing the sealant and a portion of the inboard section of the connector header so that the rigid case contains the sealant in place;', 'wherein the one or more connector assemblies, and the one or more electrical circuit assemblies are at least partially encased in the polymeric frame, and the polymeric frame is in contact with at least a portion of the rigid case., 'one or more connector assemblies comprising2. The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid case and one of the connector assemblies each have corresponding features to create an interlock between the rigid case and the one or more connector assemblies so as to form a region to contain the sealant.3. The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid case comprises internal surfaces in contact with the sealant claim 1 , and external surfaces claim 1 ,wherein the at least a portion of the rigid case in contact with the ...

COMBINATIONS OF ALPHA 7 NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR ACTIVATORS AND mGluR5 ANTAGONISTS FOR USE IN DOPAMINE INDUCED DYSKINESIA IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE

The present invention relates to novel combinations suitable for the treatment of dyskinesia associated with dopamine agonist therapy in Parkinson's Disease, which comprise, as active ingredients, at least one low molecular weight nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 7 activator and at least one low molecular weight metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 antagonist; to their preparation; to their use as medicaments and to medicaments comprising them.

IMPROVED FLEXIBLE HIGH MODULUS PHOTOVOLTAIC BUILDING SHEATHING MEMBER

The present invention: is premised upon an improved photovoltaic building sheathing member (“PV device”), more particularly to a flexible high modulus photovoltaic building sheathing member, the member comprising: a flexible photovoltaie eel! assembly, a body portion comprised of a body material and connected to a peripheral edge segment of the photovoltaic cell assembly, wherein; the body portion has a cross-sectional area of at least 35 mmwithin 1 cm oft at least 95 percent of points along the peripheral edge segment; wherein the body material comprises a composition having a modulus of 1600 to 9000 MPa between a temperature of −40 to 85° C., with a coefficient of thermal expansion (GTE) between 5×10/° C. and 55×10/° C. and the body portion exhibiting a warpage value of less than 15 mm. 1. An article comprising:a flexible high modulus photovoltaic building sheathing member, the member comprising:a flexible photovoltaic cell assembly comprising a top barrier layer which is flexible;{'sup': '2', 'a body portion comprised of a body material and connected to a peripheral edge segment of the photovoltaic cell assembly, wherein the body portion has a cross-sectional area of at least 35 mmwithin 1 cm on at least 95 percent of points along the peripheral edge segment;'}{'sup': −6', '−6, 'wherein the body material comprises a composition having a flexural modulus of 1600 to 9000 MPa between a temperature of −40 to 85° C., with a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between 5×10/° C. and 55×10/° C., and the body portion exhibiting a warpage value of less than 15 mm.'}2. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible photovoltaic cell assembly has a cell height and the body portion has a body height claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the cell height to the body height is at least 0.3.3. The article according to claim 1 , wherein one or more reinforcement features are disposed on the body portion in an area adjacent to the photovoltaic cell assembly.4. The article ...

CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY

A photovoltaic assembly comprising; (a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other in a first direction, each photovoltaic component comprising (i) a partial recess in communication with the partial recess in an adjacent photovoltaic component and (ii) one or more connector receptors aligned in a second direction which is non-parallel to the first direction; (b) a connector located at feast partially in the partial recess of the photovoltaic component and at least partially in the partial recess of the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component, the connector comprising: (i) a flexible housing having a first end and a second end; (ii) one or more connection ports at the first end; (iii) one or more connection ports at the second end; and (iv) one more flexible electrical conductors that extend from the one or more connection ports at the first end to the one or more connection ports at the second end; wherein the connector is flexible so that the first end and the second end are movable relative to each other in a plane, out of the plane, or both; wherein the one or more connection ports at the first end and the one or more connection ports at the second end form a connection with the one or more connector receptors of the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector electrically connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component. 2) The photovoltaic assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end and the second end each include a terminal cover and the terminal covers include a locking feature claim 1 , and wherein the flexible housing includes a lock portion that forms a mating connection with a locking portion connector of the photovoltaic component.3) The photovoltaic assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible housing is sufficiently flexible so that the housing moves when in a connected state ...

ASYMMETRICAL INTEGRATED FRAME FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

A photovoltaic module comprising: (a) a photovoltaic laminate including: (i) one or more connectors connected to and extending from the photovoltaic laminate, and (ii) one or more integrated frames each including one or more engagement features, and the one or more integrated frames being in communication with each of the one or more connectors; and wherein the one or more engagement features are asymmetrical so that each of the one or more connectors can only be installed in each of the one or more integrated frames in a single configuration; and wherein each of the one or more integrated frames are connected to the photovoltaic laminate in a location proximate to the one or more connectors so that the one or more integrated frames provide support to the one or more connectors during the manufacturing process, during use, during installation, or a combination thereof. 115.-. (canceled)16. A photovoltaic module comprising: i. one or more connectors having a part partially located within the photovoltaic laminate and a part partially extending from the photovoltaic laminate, and', 1. a cover;', '2. an integration portion connected to the cover, the integration portion extending from the photovoltaic laminate and connecting the one or more integrated frames to the photovoltaic laminate;', '3. one or more engagement features that receive the part of the one or more connectors that partially extend from the photovoltaic laminate, the one or more engagement features align the one or more connectors relative to the one or more integrated frames and prevent movement of the one or more connectors relative to the one or more integrated frames; and, 'ii. one or more integrated frames each including], 'a. a photovoltaic laminate including i. a support portion and', 'ii. a plurality of locking features connecting the photovoltaic laminate to the base plate in an active portion; and, 'b. a base plate includingwherein the one or more engagement features are asymmetrical so that ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH SEALANT LAYER AND LAMINATE ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED WET INSULATION RESISTANCE

Photovoltaic Devices with Sealant Layer and Laminate Assembly for Improved Wet Insulation Resistance A photovoltaic device comprising: a polymeric frame; one or more photovoltaic cells that include one or more electric circus assemblies; one or more connector assemblies comprising: (I) one or more terminals (), (ii) a connector body disposed about the one or more terminals, and (iii) a sealant layer () that is disposed about the connector body (); wherein the one or more connector assemblies are in electrical communication with the one or more electric circuit assemblies and the one or more electronic circuit assemblies are at least partially encased in the polymeric frame; and wherein the sealant layer has sufficient heat resistance that the sealant layer will not reflow during lamination and/or injection molding. 1) A photovoltaic device comprising:a polymeric frame;one or more photovoltaic cells that include one or more electric circuit assemblies; i) one or more terminals,', 'ii) a connector body disposed about the one or more terminals, and', 'iii) one or more sealant layers that are disposed about the connector body;, 'one or more connector assemblies comprisingwherein the one or more connector assemblies are in electrical communication with the one or more electric circuit assemblies and the one or more electronic circuit assemblies are at least partially encased in the polymeric frame;wherein the sealant layer is an acrylic foam; andwherein the one or more sealant layers have sufficient heat resistance that the one or more sealant layers will not reflow during lamination and/or injection molding.2) (canceled)3) The photovoltaic device of claim 12 , wherein the acrylic foam is a closed cell foam.4) The photovoltaic device of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic foam is covered with a secondary layer on one or more sides.5) The photovoltaic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connector assemblies is free of a rigid case claim 1 , is free of a separate case ...

FLEXIBLE BUILDING INTEGRATED PV DEVICE

An article of manufacture includes at least two solar active elements separated by a gap, with a flexible material provided to define the gap. The article provides for enhanced resilience and conformity to an installation surface. 1: An article of manufacture which is a building integrated photovoltaic device , comprising:a structural base layer defining a unit shape of a construction material unit;a plurality of solar active elements, each of the solar active elements comprising a rigid sheet and a photo-voltaic (PV) cell positioned within a frame of the rigid sheet, each rigid sheet being at least partially transparent, wherein the solar active elements are positioned within a frame of the structural base layer and with a gap between each adjacent solar active element;a flexible material defining at least one of the gaps between at least one adjacent pair of the solar active elements;wherein the structural base layer, the solar active elements, and the flexible material are operationally coupled to form the construction material unit and wherein the structural base layer is flexible or a portion of the structural base layer includes flexible portions corresponding to the gaps such that the article can conform to an building to which it is attached.2: The article of manufacture according to claim 1 , wherein each of the solar active elements comprises an equal shape.3: The article of manufacture according to claim 1 , wherein each of the solar active elements comprises an equal area.4: The article of manufacture according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid sheets define a plane claim 1 , and wherein the flexible material extends above the plane within at least one of the gaps.5: The article of manufacture according to claim 1 , wherein a number of the solar active elements comprise a value selected from the values consisting of:between two and eight elements inclusive, between four and sixteen elements inclusive, between eight and thirty-two elements inclusive, between ...

ALIGNMENT FEATURES FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF FORMING A PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM

A photovoltaic array system comprising: (a) a plurality of photovoltaic components that are configured to be connected together; and (b) one or more alignment features located on at least two of the plurality of photovoltaic components; wherein the one or more alignment features are located in a side edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components and in a top edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components, and the one or more alignment features indicate when two or more of the plurality of photovoltaic components are aligned relative to each other so that the two or more photovoltaic components can be mated together to form a fixed connection. 1. A photovoltaic array system comprising:a plurality of photovoltaic components in a plurality of staggered rows that are configured to be connected together; andone or more visual alignment features located on at least two of the plurality of photovoltaic components;wherein the one or more visual alignment features are located in a side edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components and in a top edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components, and the one or more visual alignment features indicate when two or more of the plurality of photovoltaic components are aligned relative to each other so that the two or more photovoltaic components can be mated together to form a fixed connection and wherein at least one of the one or more visual alignment features includes one or more horizontal visual alignment features, one or more vertical visual alignment features, or both.2. The photovoltaic array system of claim 1 , each of the plurality of photovoltaic components include one or more connection members and the one or more connection members are concealed from view during formation of a connection.3. The photovoltaic array system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more connection members are one or more connection hooks claim 2 , one ...

INSTALLATION INDICATORS FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF FORMING A PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM

A photovoltaic array system comprising: (a) one or more photovoltaic modules; (b) one or more flashing pieces; and (c) one or more installation indicators on the one or more photovoltaic modules, the one or more flashing pieces, or both that depict the installation location of the one or more adjacent flashing pieces within the photovoltaic array system. 1. A photovoltaic array system comprisinga plurality of photovoltaic modules disposed in two or more staggered rows;a plurality of flashing pieces including at least two selected from a corner flashing piece, a center flashing piece, and a row to row flashing piece; andone or more visual installation indicators on the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the plurality of flashing pieces, or both that depict the installation location of the at least one of the plurality of flashing pieces disposed adjacent to and within the photovoltaic array system;wherein the one or more visual installation indicators includes one or more symbols.2. The photovoltaic array system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more visual installation indicators includes one or more words claim 1 , depictions claim 1 , characters claim 1 , letters claim 1 , highlighting claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The photovoltaic array system of claim 2 , wherein the symbols are a graphical depiction having highlighting of an installation location of the plurality of flashing pieces claim 2 , the plurality of photovoltaic modules claim 2 , or both.4. The photovoltaic array system of claim 1 , wherein the symbols are mathematical symbols claim 1 , symbols from a keyboard claim 1 , punctuation symbols claim 1 , numbers claim 1 , letters claim 1 , signs claim 1 , marks claim 1 , or a combination thereof5. The photovoltaic array system of claim 1 , wherein the symbols indicate a width of each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules claim 1 , each of the plurality of flashing pieces claim 1 , or both relative to a photovoltaic component with a standard width.6 ...

Flexible low modulus photovoltaic building sheathing member

The present invention is premised upon -m improved photovoltaic building sheathing member (“PV device”), more particularly to a flexible low modulus photovoltaic building sheathing member, the member comprising: a flexible photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion comprised of a body material and connected to a; peripheral edge segment of the photovoltaic cell assembly, wherein the body portion has a cross-sectional area of at least 35 mm 2 within 1 cm on at least 95 percent of points along the peripheral edge segment: wherein the body material comprises a composition having a modulus of 5 to 200 MPa between a temperature of −40 to 85° C., with a coefficient of thermal expansion (GTE) below 100×10 −6 /° C., and the body portion exhibiting a warpage value of less than 15 mm.

POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CUTTER ELEMENT AND EARTH BORING TOOL

A cutter element for an earth-boring tool, comprising a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) volume joined at an interface boundary to a cemented carbide substrate. The PCD volume includes a rake face opposite the interface boundary, an edge of the rake face being suitable as a cutting edge of the cutter element. The PCD volume comprises a plurality of strata directly joined to each other at inter-strata boundaries, in which each of a first plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a first diamond content; each of a second plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a second diamond content; the second diamond content being greater than the first diamond content; and the strata of the first and second pluralities disposed in an alternating arrangement with respect to each other. The strata are configured and arranged such that a radial line through the edge and a centroid of the interface boundary intersects, within 1,000 microns from the edge, each of the inter-strata boundaries, and the respective tangent plane to each inter-strata boundary at the respective intersection is disposed relative to the radial line at no less than a minimum angle of 30°. 1. A cutter element for an earth-boring tool , comprisinga polycrystalline diamond (PCD) volume joined at an interface boundary toa cemented carbide substrate;the PCD volume including a rake face opposite the interface boundary, an edge of the rake face being suitable as a cutting edge of the cutter element; and each of a first plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a first diamond content;', 'each of a second plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a second diamond content;', 'the second diamond content being greater than the first diamond content; and', 'the strata of the first and second pluralities disposed in an alternating arrangement with respect to each other;, 'the PCD volume comprising a plurality of strata directly joined to each other at inter-strata boundaries, ...

IRREGULAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEM WITH A FLASHING PIECE

A photovoltaic array comprising: three or more overlapping rows of photovoltaic modules wherein at alternating ends, adjacent rows of photovoltaic modules are interconnected by a row-to-row flashing piece wherein a first row of photovoltaic modules extend a distance beyond a second row of photovoltaic modules and a third row of photovoltaic modules and the second row of photovoltaic modules is in communication with one or more flashing components that extend the second row of photovoltaic modules at least the distance that the first row of photovoltaic modules extend. 1. A photovoltaic array comprising:three or more overlapping rows of photovoltaic modules;wherein at alternating ends, adjacent rows of photovoltaic modules are each interconnected by a row-to-row flashing piece; andwherein a first end of a first row of photovoltaic modules extends a distance beyond a first end of a second row of photovoltaic modules, and a third row of photovoltaic modules and the second row of photovoltaic modules are in communication with one or more flashing components that extend the first end of the second row of photovoltaic modules at least the distance that the first end of the first row of photovoltaic modules extend; and a row-to-row connector portion that extends from the first row to a top the second row or a top of the third row, and', 'a partial or full overlap portion on one or both sides of the row-to-row connector portion that receives a portion a photovoltaic module of the second row., 'wherein the row-to-row flashing piece includes2. The photovoltaic array of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the one or more flashing components that are in communication with the third row of photovoltaic modules and the second row of photovoltaic modules have a portion removed along a cut line so that the one or more flashing components mate with one of the row-to-row flashing piece.3. The photovoltaic array of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the row-to-row flashing pieces forms a ...

BASE PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

A photovoltaic module comprising: a base plate and a photovoltaic laminate that are connected together; wherein the photovoltaic module is configured to be directly connected to a roofing structure and provide roofing functions, and wherein the photovoltaic laminate is removable from the base plate without damaging the base plate and the base plate retains its roofing functions when the photovoltaic laminate is removed. 1) A photovoltaic module comprising:a base plate anda photovoltaic laminate that are connected together;wherein the photovoltaic module is configured to be directly connected to a roofing structure and provide roofing functions, andwherein the photovoltaic laminate is removable from the base plate without damaging the base plate and the base plate retains its roofing functions when the photovoltaic laminate is removed.2) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic laminate is removable from the base plate without damaging the photovoltaic laminate.3) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes one or more connection devices along two or more edges of the base plate that connect the photovoltaic laminate to the base plate.4) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the connection devices are configured so that the photovoltaic laminate is retained within the base plate by the one or more connection devices when the base plate is subjected to mechanical lifting and/or to wind uplift forces.5) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connection devices are integrally molded into the base plate.6) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more connection devices are discrete from the photovoltaic laminate and the base plate and the one or more connection devices fixedly connect to the base plate so that the photovoltaic laminate is fixedly connected to the base plate.7) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the base plate extends above a sufficient amount of each edge ...

PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. 1: A photovoltaic device comprising:a three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly in the form of a panel with at least a top surface, a bottom surface, a peripheral edge, and a barrier layer;a frame assembly comprising a body portion, wherein the frame assembly at least partially surrounds a portion of the top surface and peripheral edge of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly;at least one electrical connector assembly with a housing, the housing, having an outer surface,wherein the housing of the at least one electrical connector assembly is disposed along an outer edge of the body portion, and the at least one electrical connector assembly is in electrical communication with the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly; andan interconnecting structural member which comprises a material with a tensile modulus that is at least 1.25× of a tensile modulus of the body portion, andwherein the interconnecting structural member minimizes strain between the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly and the housing of the at least one electrical connector assembly by being at least partially disposed between the barrier layer and the housing of the at least one electrical connector assembly.2: (canceled)3: The photovoltaic device according to claim 1 , wherein the interconnecting structural member comprises a material with a tensile modulus that is at least 5 percent of a tensile modulus of the barrier layer of the three-dimensional multi-layered photovoltaic cell assembly.4: The photovoltaic device according to ...

MULTI-TIERED TAMPER-RESISTANT ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD

A multi-tiered approach to combating reverse engineering of electronics is disclosed herein. The encapsulant utilized with the optical sensor may be selected based on being substantially being opaque to X-ray inspection. In this way, visible public inspection to gain competitive intelligence may be reduced and operation of the electronics may remain unaffected. Additionally, a thin filament of wire embedded just below the surface of the encapsulant could be used as an electronic tripwire in response to being severed and/or dissolved by the reverse engineering strong solvents and acids. 1. An imaging device comprising:a short-wavelength infrared focal plane array;a readout integrated circuit encased in an encapsulant, wherein the encapsulant is embedded with high-radiopacity particulates; andan electronic tripwire coupled to the readout integrated circuit configured to render the readout integrated circuit inoperable in response to the electronic tripwire being severed.2. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the high-radiopacity particulates comprises a Z value greater than 50.3. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic tripwire is coupled to a power source.4. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic tripwire is integral to operation of the readout integrated circuit during normal operation of the readout integrated circuit.5. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the high-radiopacity particulates are selected from a group comprising barium sulfate claim 1 , bismuth subcarbonate claim 1 , bismuth oxychloride claim 1 , and tungsten carbide.6. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant is embedded with monochromating crystals.7. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic tripwire is at least one of copper claim 1 , silver claim 1 , or nickel.8. The imaging device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic tripwire is configured to dissolve in a solution configured to dissolve the encapsulant.9. The imaging device of ...

Biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activator treatment

The invention provides methods for predicting therapeutic responsiveness of a subject suffering from cognitive impairments or dysfunctions, psychotic and/or neurodegenerative disorders to an alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activator treatment.

HIGH RELIABILITY PHOTO-VOLTAIC DEVICE

An article of manufacture includes a PV element having a conductive layer positioned on a light-incident side of the PV element, a conductor electrically coupled to the conductive layer, and a conductive particle matrix interposed between the conductor and the conductive layer at a number of positions on the conductive layer. The article further includes a carrier film positioned on the light-incident side of the PV element, and a non-conductive adhesive, where the adhesive and the conductor are positioned between the carrier film and the conductive layer. 1. An article of manufacture , comprising:a photovoltaic (PV) element having a conductive layer positioned on a light-incident side of the PV element;a conductor electrically coupled to the conductive layer;a conductive particle matrix interposed between the conductor and the conductive layer at a plurality of positions on the conductive layer;a carrier film positioned on the light-incident side of the PV element; anda non-conductive adhesive, wherein the adhesive and the conductor are interposed between the carrier film and the conductive layer.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the conductive particle matrix comprises a printed ink.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the conductive particle matrix comprises conductive particles claim 1 , the conductive particles comprising at least one material selected from the materials consisting of: copper claim 1 , silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver coated copper claim 1 , gold coated copper claim 1 , gold coated silver claim 1 , silver coated stainless steel claim 1 , silver coated tin claim 1 , and a silver coated metal claim 1 , and a gold coated metal.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the conductor comprises at least one material selected from the materials consisting of: tin claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , copper claim 1 , indium claim 1 , tin-plated copper claim 1 , and a copper alloy.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the conductive particle matrix comprises a ...

BI-COMPONENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

The invention relates to a photovoltaic article comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells having first () and second () electrical connector segments in contact with the top side () of a first cell () and the backside () of a second adjacent cell (). The materials used to form the electrical connector segments are selected to minimize corrosion, maximize contact area, and lower contact resistance over the lifetime of the article. 1. An article comprising:(i) one or more photovoltaic cells having a first surface and an opposing second surface;(ii) a first electrical connector segment having a portion that contacts and is in electrical communication with the first surface of the one or more cells;(iii) a second electrical connector segment having a portion that contacts and is in electrical communication with the second surface of the one or more cells and is in electrical communication with the first electrical connector;wherein the portion of the second electrical connector segment that contacts the second surface of the one or more cells comprises a material that is dissimilar from the material comprising the portion of the first electrical connector that contacts the first surface of the one or more cells.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector segment contacts a first surface of a first cell and the second electrical connector segment contacts a second surface of a second adjacent cell.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector segment comprises a material having a first electrode potential and the first surface of the one or more cells comprises a material having a first surface electrode potential so that the first electrode potential and first surface electrode potential differ by 0.3V or less at 25° C. based on a standard hydrogen electrode of zero volts.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the second electrical connector segment comprises a material having a second electrode potential and the second ...

A CONNECTOR FOR JOINING PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPONENTS

A photovoltaic assembly comprising: (a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other, each photovoltaic component comprising: (i) a partial connector channel in communication with a partial connector channel in an adjacent photovoltaic component and (ii) one or more connector receptors; (b) a connector located at least partially in the partial connector channel of the photovoltaic component and at least partially in the partial connector channel of the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component, the connector comprising: a housing having: (1) a top housing and (2) a bottom housing, wherein the top housing and the bottom housing each include a first end and a second end; one or more flexible electrical conductors that extend from the first end to the second end; wherein the top housing and the bottom housing each include one or more mechanical flexing regions that allow the housing to mechanically flex. 1) A photovoltaic assembly comprising: i. a partial connector channel in communication with a partial connector channel in an adjacent photovoltaic component and', 'ii. one or more connector receptors;, 'a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other, each photovoltaic component comprising'} i. one or more connection ports at a first end of the connector that form a connection with one or more of the connector receptors', 'ii. one or more connection ports at a second end of the connector that form a connection with one of the one or more connector receptors', 1. a top housing and', '2. a bottom housing, wherein the one or more connection ports at the first end of the connector extend from a first end of the housing and the one or more connection ports at the second end of the connector extend from a second end of the housing; and, 'iii. a housing that extends between and connects the one or more connection ports at the first end to the ...

INTEGRATED FRAME FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

An integrated frame comprising: (a) an integration portion that forms a cantilever connection with a stack of material, (b) a cover connected to and extending from the integration portion, and (c) a pair of extensions connected to and extending from the cover, wherein the cover extends over and protects a connector that is connected to and extending from the stack of material. 1) A photovoltaic module comprising: i. one or more connectors have a part partially located within the photovoltaic laminate and a part partially extending from the photovoltaic laminate, and', 1. an integration portion that connects the integrated frame to the photovoltaic laminate, and the integration portion extending from the photo voltaic laminate.', '2. a cover portion that extends from the integration portion over the part of connectors partially extending from the photovoltaic laminate so that the cover protects and provides support to the part of the one or more connectors partially extending from the photovoltaic laminate during a manufacturing process, during use, during installations, or a combustion thereof; and and, 'ii. one or more integrated frames in communication with each of the one or more connectors, each of the integrated frames including'}], 'a. a photovoltaic laminate includingwherein each of the one or more integrated frames are connected to the photovoltaic laminate in a location proximate to the one or more connectors so that the one or more integrated frames align the one or more connectors with a manufacturing assembly.2) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein each of the integrated frames form a cantilever connection with the photovoltaic laminate and extend over the connector.3) The photovoltaic module of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more integrated frames include an integration portion that forms the cantilever connection with the photovoltaic laminate.4) The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein each of the integrated frames include an ...

Metal protective layer for electron emitters with a diffusion barrier

An emitter with a diameter of 100 nm or less is used with a protective cap layer and a diffusion barrier between the emitter and the protective cap layer. The protective cap layer is disposed on the exterior surface of the emitter. The protective cap layer includes molybdenum or iridium. The emitter can generate an electron beam. The emitter can be pulsed.

Polymer pi-bond-philic filler composites

The instant invention generally provides polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a pi-bond-philic filler, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite. The instant invention also generally provides a process of separating a pi-bond-philic gas from a separable gas mixture comprising the pi-bond-philic gas.

Polymer pi-bond-philic filler composites

The instant invention generally provides polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a pi-bond-philic filler, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite. The instant invention also generally provides a process of separating a pi-bond-philic gas from a separable gas mixture comprising the pi-bond-philic gas.

Polymer pi-bond-philic filler composites

The instant invention generally provides polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a pi-bond-philic filler, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer pi-bond-philic filler composite. The instant invention also generally provides a process of separating a pi-bond-philic gas from a separable gas mixture comprising the pi-bond-philic gas.

Ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods of preparation

The present invention relates generally to ultradispersed bimetallic and trimetallic catalyst compositions and methods for preparing such catalysts. The bimetallic catalyst composition has a general formula: BxMyS[(1.1 to 46)y + (0.5 to 4)], where B is a Group VIII non-noble metal, M is a Group VIB metal, and 0.05≤y/x≤ 15. The trimetallic catalyst composition has a general formula: BxMlyM2zO(2 to 3)zS[(0.3 to 2)y + (0.5 to 4)x], where B is a Group VIII non-noble metal, Ml & M2 are Group VIB metals, 0.05≤y/x≤15 and l≤z/x≤14. Separate microemulsions are initially prepared by mixing precursor solutions containing Group VIII metal salt with a hydrocarbon feedstock and Group VI metal salts with a sulphurizing agent and the hydrocarbon feedstock. The separate microemulsions are then mixed to form a microemulsion mixture containing the ultradispersed bimetallic or trimetallic sulphide catalyst.

Content-indexing search system and method providing search results consistent with content filtering and blocking policies implemented in a blocking engine

A content-indexing search system and method provides search results consistent with content filtering and blocking policies. The search system comprises a content-indexing search engine including a database coupled to an information network. A user provides search queries to the search engine through a gateway serving as a proxy server and cache and blocking engine. The blocking engine implements content filtering and blocking policies with respect to the search results. Alternative embodiments provide consistency between the results of the user content searches and the content filtering/blocking policies. One embodiment modifies the search engine to implement the same content blocking policy as the caching and filtering engine. Another embodiment modifies the search engine to build an indexing database by searching the caching and engine content. A third embodiment modifies the search engine to go through the cache and filter engine as the search engine builds its indexing database. A fourth embodiment modifies a search engine to go through a caching and filtering engine as it builds an indexing database.

Small scale functional materials

The disclosure provides for a small scale functional material, where the small scale functional material is imbibed with a material having a functionality response to an externally applied field.

Use of alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists

The invention concerns the use of certain alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists for the treatment, amelioration, prevention or delay of progression of fatigue.

Use of alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists

SOLE SET FOR SPORTS SHOES

JEU DE SEMELLES POUR CHAUSSURES DE SPORT. CHACUNE DES DEUX SEMELLES 1, 2 EST DIVISEE EN DEUX PARTIES 4, 5 PAR UNE LIGNE DE SEPARATION 3 S'ETENDANT DU BOUT AU TALON, UNE DE CES PARTIES ETANT MUNIE DE CRAMPONS 6 DONT LA SURFACE LIBRE EST DE NIVEAU AVEC LA SURFACE DE L'AUTRE PARTIE, LAQUELLE PRESENTE DE PETITES CAVITES 7, LES PARTIES MUNIES DE CRAMPONS DES DEUX SEMELLES SE TROUVANT DU MEME COTE DE CELLES-CI ET LES PARTIES LISSES DE L'AUTRE COTE. SET OF INSOLES FOR SPORTS SHOES. EACH OF THE TWO SOLES 1, 2 IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS 4, 5 BY A SEPARATION LINE 3 EXTENDING FROM THE END TO THE HEEL, ONE OF THESE PARTS BEING WITH STUDS 6 WHOSE FREE SURFACE IS LEVEL WITH THE SURFACE OF L 'THE OTHER PART, WHICH HAS SMALL CAVITIES 7, THE PARTS WITH STAPLES OF THE TWO SOLES LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THESE AND THE SMOOTH PARTS ON THE OTHER SIDE.

Network polymers comprising epoxy-terminated esters

Enhancer system of the flow pattern of gas wells with liquid load problems

The present invention relates to an enhancer system of flow pattern applied mainly in gas-producing oil wells with liquid load problems, comprising mechanical elements that atomize the liquids accumulated at the bottom of the well facilitating their transport to surface, which is caused by the decrease of frictional pressure drops and weigh of the hydrostatic column. 1. It increases the recovery factor of well hydrocarbons, due to the reduction in the pressure requirement needed to administer the energy of the deposit; 2. It increases the lifting velocity of the produced fluids to a relatively high flow velocity of gas of 4-6 m/s; the gas expansion flows along with the condensed hydrocarbons and water, generating an uniform atomized mixture with lower density, which reduces the pressure gradient flowing in the production piping; 3. It increases the gas production, as the well production is continuous with a steady behavior even during the liquid discharge, it has a remarkable improvement in the flow pattern in the production piping by generating a homogenous dispersion of both phases; 4. It decreases the pressure drops along the production piping, as it is not allowed that the liquid accumulates at the bottom of the well; 5. It preserves the deposit energy due to the increase of the bottom pressure flowing; 6. It maintains the liquid production with a steady behavior caused by a improvement in the flow pattern of fluids along the production piping; and 7. It extends the flowing life of the wells as it preserves the energy in the deposit by reducing the pressure drops along the production piping.

Photovoltaic cell interconnect

The invention relates to a photovoltaic article comprising a first photovoltaic cell (11) having a photoelectrical^ active region which is located between a topside electrode (12) and a backside electrode (14). An electrical connector (13) is in contact with the backside electrode (14) on the backside of the cell and an electrically conductive patch (15) is located over at least a portion of both the backside electrode (14) and the connector (13).

An oxazine derivative for use in the treatment or prevention of cerebral amyloid angiopathy

The present invention relates to an oxazine derivative BACE-1 inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oxazine derivative for use in the treatment or prevention of cerebral amyloid angiopathy and, in particular, wherein the patient carries one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele.

Silica-passivated article and method for forming

A silica-passivated article is disclosed, including a fluidic path, a fluidic path surface facing the fluidic path, and a conformal coating disposed on a passivated portion of the fluidic path surface between the fluidic path surface and the fluidic path such that the fluidic path is maintained remote from the passivated portion of the fluidic path surface across the conformal coating. The conformal coating is a silica-based coating, includes carbon-based moieties each covalently bound to singular silicon atoms of the silica-based coating, is substantially free of carbon-based moieties each covalently bound to more than one silicon atom of the silica-based coating, and is substantially free of layers of bulk silicon. The passivated portion of the fluidic path surface constitutes at least 67% of the fluidic path surface by surface area. A method for forming the silica-passivated article is disclosed including applying silsesquioxane to the fluidic path and curing.

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High reliability photo-voltaic device

Polymer inorganic clay composites

The instant invention generally provides polymer inorganic clay composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and an inorganic clay, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer inorganic clay composite.

Prebiotic and probiotic treatment to reduce oral dysbiosis and promote eubiosis

Provided herein is a composition comprising nitrate for use in reducing or preventing oral dysbiosis and/or increasing oral eubiosis, by changing the bacterial composition and functions thereof of oral biofilms in a mammal, by decreasing the amount of disease-associated bacteria and increasing the amount of health-associated bacteria, thereby getting an acute treatment or prevention with effects before 24 hours of a biofilm-mediated oral disease (e.g. caries, periodontal diseases - gingivitis, periodontitis or peri-implantitis - and halitosis), and wherein the composition is orally administered to the mammal and thereby increases the concentration of nitrate in the saliva of the mouth. The composition can also comprise a bacterial strain belonging to Rothia, Neisseria or Kingella genera, for use in increasing the nitrate-reduction capacity of a mammal.

Polymer organoclay composites

The instant invention generally provides polymer organoclay composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and an organoclay, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer organoclay composite. The instant invention also generally provides a fiber comprising the polymer organoclay composite, and a process of fabricating and an article comprising the fiber.

Wheelchair for disabled users

The wheelchair has a scissors linkage for folding. It has a frame made of tubular profiles which are assembled in a modular fashion via at least three couplings formed of a light alloy or plastics. The frame has two front and rear supports (1,2) for assembly without welding of the tubular profiles which form the frame of the chair. A central articulated double section (3) connects the frame into a foldable form. The front support can have a vertical connector (1.) for insertion of the support (4) of the front wheel axle. A horizontal connector (1.3) fixes the upper tube forming the upper longitudinal of the chassis. A vertical upper connector fixes a foot rest (8).

Support structure for solar module

A solar module includes an active portion supporting a photovoltaic element and integral support and active portions, the support and active portions oriented in a plane, the support portion having intermediate and overlap portions. An upper or lower surface of the support portion includes reinforcement ribs provided by a series of interconnected closed patterns. The intermediate portion is positioned and acts as a structural interface between the overlap and active portions, and includes one or more gate locations. The reinforcement ribs extend at an angle along the support portion so that its modulus along a width direction substantially corresponds to a modulus of the support portion along a length direction. The length of the overlap portion plus the intermediate portion substantially corresponds to or is greater than the length of the active portion, which extends from an edge near the intermediate portion to an opposing edge of the active portion.

A connector for joining photovoltaic components

An oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of alzheimer's disease in at risk patients

The present invention relates to an oxazine derivative BACE-1 inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease in a patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and in particular, wherein the patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease carries one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele.

Method for the production of a biocompatible polymer-ceramic composite material with a predetermined porosity

An oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of alzheimer's disease in at risk patients

The present invention relates to an oxazine derivative BACE-1 inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease in a patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and in particular, wherein the patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease carries one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele.

Oxazine derivative for use in the treatment or prevention of cerebral amyloid angiopathy

The present invention relates to an oxazine derivative BACE-1 inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oxazine derivative for use in the treatment or prevention of cerebral amyloid angiopathy and, in particular, wherein the patient carries one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele.

Moisture resistant photovoltaic devices with elastomeric, polysiloxane protection layer

Improved protection systems for CIGS-based microelectronic devices of the type incorporating electric conductor(s) such as an electronic collection grid. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a photovoltaic device having a light incident surface and a backside surface. The device includes a chalcogenide-containing photovoltaic layer comprising at least one of copper, indium and/or gallium. A transparent conductive layer is interposed between the photovoltaic layer and the light incident surface, wherein the transparent conductive layer is electrically coupled to the photovoltaic layer. An electronic collection grid is electrically coupled to the transparent conductive layer and overlying at least a portion of the transparent conductive layer. An elastomeric structure having a light incident surface, said structure overlying at least portions of the electronic collection grid and the transparent conductive layer in a manner such that the light incident surface of the elastomeric structure is spaced apart from a major portion of the conductor, and wherein the elastomeric structure comprises an elastomeric siloxane polymer having a WVTR of at least 0.1 g/m2-day. An optional protective barrier overlies the elastomeric structure. The protection systems of the invention incorporate elastomers with water vapor transmission rates that are atypically high in the context of CIGS-based devices.

Colorimeter

A colorimeter for measuring a color of light includes a color sensing device, a hanging means, and a means for reducing color distortion. The hanging means hangs the color sensing device in an operative relationship relative to a color producing device. The means for reducing color distortion reduces color distortion on the color producing device While the color sensing device is in the operative relationship relative to the color producing device.

Method for obtaining a microbial consortium in order to produce hydrogen and hydrolysates using complex substrates.

La presente invención es acerca de un método para la obtención de un consorcio microbiano o inóculo estable y robusto, productor de hidrógeno e hidrolizados para la generación de metano como fuente de energía en sistemas de producción biológicos a partir de sustratos complejos, específicamente, residuos agroindustriales, aguas residuales industriales, desechos sólidos orgánicos urbanos y materiales lignocelulósicos. El método garantiza obtener un inóculo con una estructura microbiana con las siguientes ventajas: reproducible a gran escala; alta robustez, predominancia sobre la microflora autóctona de los sustratos; alta capacidad hidrolítica; genera condiciones anaerobias naturales, sin necesidad de inyección de gas inerte o adición de agente reductor químico; alta estabilidad, viable hasta por 2 años en refrigeración; y periodo de reactivación en horas.

Photovoltaic cell interconnect

The invention relates to a photovoltaic article comprising a first photovoltaic cell having a photoelectrically active region which is located between a topside electrode and a backside electrode. An electrical connector is in contact with the backside electrode on the backside of the cell and an electrically conductive patch is located over at least a portion of both the backside electrode and the connector.

Improved photovoltaic building sheathing element with anti-slide features

The present invention is premised' upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic building sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the photovoltaic building sheathing element. The element including a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions ot the photovoltaic cell assembly:; and at feast a first and a second connector assembly capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more adjoining devices; wherein the body portion includes one or more geometric features adapted to engage a vertically adjoining device before installation.

Chemical igf-i composition for the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases

Biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activator treatment

The invention provides methods for predicting therapeutic responsiveness of a subject suffering from cognitive impairments or dysfunctions, psychotic and/or neurodegenerative disorders to an alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activator treatment.

Sports shoes

System and method to calculate GHG emissions associated with the bioproduct industry.

Sistema y método para calcular emisiones GHG asociadas con la industria de los bioproductos. El método y sistema aquí descrito permite la medición de las emisiones GHG producidas durante la generación del bioproducto a partir de diferentes fuentes de material. El método comprende capturar, procesar y manipular diferentes parámetros y datos con relación a emisiones GHG asociadas con cada proceso único necesario para producir el bioproducto y el suministro de dicho bioproducto y/o el material fuente que va a ser transformado en dicho bioproducto, con el fin de generar un valor de emisiones GHG total por medio de la aplicación de las fórmulas a los datos aislados procesados y recogidos denominados como emisiones GHG de cada proceso. System and method to calculate GHG emissions associated with the bioproduct industry. The method and system described here allows the measurement of GHG emissions produced during the generation of the bioproduct from different material sources. The method comprises capturing, processing and manipulating different parameters and data in relation to GHG emissions associated with each unique process necessary to produce the bioproduct and the supply of said bioproduct and / or the source material to be transformed into said bioproduct, with the in order to generate a total GHG emission value through the application of the formulas to the isolated processed and collected data referred to as GHG emissions of each process.

Improved photovoltaic building sheathing element with anti-slide features

The present invention is premised' upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic building sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the photovoltaic building sheathing element. The element including a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions ot the photovoltaic cell assembly:; and at feast a first and a second connector assembly capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more adjoining devices; wherein the body portion includes one or more geometric features adapted to engage a vertically adjoining device before installation.

Photovoltaic sheathing element with one or more tabs

The present invention is premised upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure. The shingle including at least a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly. Wherein the body portion includes one or more top peripheral tabs each capable of fitting under one or more vertically adjoining devices.

Device for physical and/or chemical treatment of parts

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur physikalischen und/oder chemischen Behandlung von Teilen unter Verwendung eines Träger- und/oder Reaktionsgases, insbesondere zur Entbinderung von Formteilen, beschrieben. Die zu behandelnden Teile werden entlang einem Förderweg durch die Vorrichtung geführt und dabei mit dem Träger- und/oder Reaktionsgas beaufschlagt. Die Vorrichtung weist in Förderrichtung der Teile mindestens zwei hintereinander angeordnete Behandlungskammern auf, durch die sich der Förderweg erstreckt, wobei jede Behandlungskammer eigene Einführeinrichtungen für das Träger- und/oder Reaktionsgas aufweist. Jede Behandlungskammer weist ferner zumindest einen Teil einer Umwälzeinrichtung für das Träger- und/oder Reaktionsgas auf. Gasleiteinrichtungen sorgen für eine Beaufschlagung der Teile quer zur Förderrichtung derselben. A device is described for the physical and / or chemical treatment of parts using a carrier and / or reaction gas, in particular for debinding moldings. The parts to be treated are guided along a conveying path through the device and thereby acted upon by the carrier and / or reaction gas. In the conveying direction of the parts, the device has at least two treatment chambers arranged one behind the other, through which the conveying path extends, wherein each treatment chamber has its own introduction means for the carrier and / or reaction gas. Each treatment chamber further comprises at least a part of a circulation device for the carrier and / or reaction gas. Gas guiding devices ensure that the parts are acted upon transversely to the conveying direction of the same.

An oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of alzheimer's disease in at risk patients

The present invention relates to an oxazine derivative BACE-1 inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such oxazine derivative for use in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease in a patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and in particular, wherein the patient at risk of developing clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease carries one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele.

Photocathode emitter system that generates multiple electron beams

The system includes a photocathode electron source, diffractive optical element, and a microlens array to focus the beamlets. A source directs a radiation beam to the diffractive optical element, which produces a beamlet array to be used in combination with a photocathode surface to generate an array of electron beams from the beamlets.

Polycrystalline diamond cutter element and earth boring tool

A cutter element for an earth-boring tool, comprising a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) volume joined at an interface boundary to a cemented carbide substrate. The PCD volume includes a rake face opposite the interface boundary, an edge of the rake face being suitable as a cutting edge of the cutter element. The PCD volume comprises a plurality of strata directly joined to each other at inter-strata boundaries, in which each of a first plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a first diamond content; each of a second plurality of the strata comprises PCD material having a second diamond content; the second diamond content being greater than the first diamond content; and the strata of the first and second pluralities disposed in an alternating arrangement with respect to each other. The strata are configured and arranged such that a radial line through the edge and a centroid of the interface boundary intersects, within 1,000 microns from the edge, each of the inter-strata boundaries, and the respective tangent plane to each inter-strata boundary at the respective intersection is disposed relative to the radial line at no less than a minimum angle of 30°.

Biomarker predictive of responsiveness to alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activator treatment

The invention provides methods for predicting therapeutic responsiveness of a subject suffering from cognitive impairments or dysfunctions, psychotic and/or neurodegenerative disorders to treatment with (R)-3-(6-p-tolyl-pyridin-3-yloxy)-1-aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, wherein responsiveness is predicted on the basis of the individual having at least one indicative SNP of the human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2).

Water tight photovoltaic roofing system

A plurality of photovoltaic components (3) comprising: (a) one or more rows of overlapping active components (20) comprising a plurality of connection members (10) and (b) one or more flashing components (60) comprising a plurality of connection members (10); wherein the plurality of connection members (10) of the one or more rows of overlapping active components (20) and the plurality of connection members (10) of the flashing components (60) form a mating relationship in a mating region so that the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components are connected together such that fluid is prevented from passing between the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components in the mating region, and wherein the connection members are located inward of a peripheral edge and/or prevent wind uplift.

Diffusion air nozzle for ultrasonic head

Hydroxy-functional polyesters

The present invention provides thermoplastic hydroxy-functional polyesters. The polyesters have at least 10 sequential units, wherein the sequential units consist of units selected from units represented by the following formula (1) and units represented by the following formula (2); Wherein each of R1 independently represents hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted homoalkyl or heteroalkyl group ; each of R2 independently represents hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted homoalkyl or heteroalkyl group ; each of R3 independently represents hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted homoalkyl or heteroalkyl group ; Each of R4 independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted homoalkyl or heteroalkyl group ; and said moiety having no fewer than 1 unit represented by formula (1) and no fewer than 1 unit represented by formula (2). The present invention further provides processes for making hydroxyfunctional polyesters, such as polymerizing epoxidized fatty acids in the presence of an onium salt, and compositions and articles that include or are derived from the hydroxyfuntional polyesters.

Integrated frame for photovoltaic module

An integrated frame comprising: (a) an integration portion that forms a cantilever connection with a stack of material, (b) a cover connected to and extending from the integration portion, and (c) a pair of extensions connected to and extending from the cover, wherein the cover extends over and protects a connector that is connected to and extending from the stack of material.

Support structure for solar module

A solar module ( 2 ) comprising; (a) an active portion ( 4 ) and (b) a support portion ( 6 ), wherein the support portion ( 8 ) includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs ( 20 ) in a series of interconnected or partially interconnected patterns. The solar module ( 2 ) may include an intermediate portion ( 6 C) acting as a structural interface between the active portion ( 4 ) and the support portion ( 6 ). The intermediate portion ( 6 C) may include one or more gate locations ( 10, 12 ). The plurality of reinforcement ribs ( 20 ) may extend at an angle along the support portion ( 6 ) so that an effective modulus of the support portion ( 6 ) along a width direction is substantially equal to an effective modulus of the support portion ( 6 ) along a length direction.

Connector system for photovoltaic array

A photovoltaic assembly comprising; (a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other in a first direction, each photovoltaic component comprising (i) a partial recess in communication with the partial recess in an adjacent photovoltaic component and (ii) one or more connector receptors aligned in a second direction which is non-parallel to the first direction; (b) a connector located at feast partially in the partial recess of the photovoltaic component and at least partially in the partial recess of the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component, the connector comprising: (i) a flexible housing having a first end and a second end; (ii) one or more connection ports at the first end; (iii) one or more connection ports at the second end; and (iv) one more flexible electrical conductors that extend from the one or more connection ports at the first end to the one or more connection ports at the second end; wherein the connector is flexible so that the first end and the second end are movable relative to each other in a plane, out of the plane, or both; wherein the one or more connection ports at the first end and the one or more connection ports at the second end form a connection with the one or more connector receptors of the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector electrically connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component.

Moisture resistant photovoltaic devices with elastomeric, polysiloxane protection layer

Improved protection systems for CIGS-based microelectronic devices of the type incorporating electric conductor(s) such as an electronic collection grid. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a photovoltaic device having a light incident surface and a backside surface. The device includes a chalcogenide-containing photovoltaic layer comprising at least one of copper, indium and/or gallium. A transparent conductive layer is interposed between the photovoltaic layer and the light incident surface, wherein the transparent conductive layer is electrically coupled to the photovoltaic layer. An electronic collection grid is electrically coupled to the transparent conductive layer and overlying at least a portion of the transparent conductive layer. An elastomeric structure having a light incident surface, said structure overlying at least portions of the electronic collection grid and the transparent conductive layer in a manner such that the light incident surface of the elastomeric structure is spaced apart from a major portion of the conductor, and wherein the elastomeric structure comprises an elastomeric siloxane polymer having a WVTR of at least 0.1 g/m 2 -day. An optional protective barrier overlies the elastomeric structure. The protection systems of the invention incorporate elastomers with water vapor transmission rates that are atypically high in the context of CIGS-based devices.

Separation of acidic constituents by self assembling polymer membranes

A method of removing an acidic gas from a gas stream by contacting said gas stream with a polymer, wherein the polymer is a macromolecularly self assembling polymeric material, the method including the steps of contacting the gas mixture with the membrane; and extracting the acidic gas from the gas stream.

Microstrip radiator for circular polarization free of welds and floating potentials

New type of planar antenna of microwaves appropriate for operating in linear and circular polarization, free of welds and floating potentials, and therefore free of electrostatic discharges and problems related to passive intermodulation products, whose application is of particular interest in aircraft and space technologies. The antenna consists in the interconnection of a microstrip radiator with a spiral antenna of wires. For certain applications wherein the radiators are arranged in a same plane, the radiating effect of the patch may reduce the size of the spiral.

Moisture resistant photovolatic devices with elastomeric, polysiloxane protection layer

Magnetorheological Fluid (MRF)

Magnetorheological fluid composed of magnetic particles dispersed in a liquid phase which comprises a base oil, a viscosity modifier, and a stabilizing agent. Particularly the viscosity modifier is a styrene-fumarate copolymer and the stabilizing agent is aluminium stearate.

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Prebiotic and probiotic treatment to reduce oral dysbiosis and promote eubiosis

Provided herein is a composition comprising nitrate for use in reducing or preventing oral dysbiosis and/or increasing oral eubiosis, by changing the bacterial composition and functions thereof of oral biofilms in a mammal, by decreasing the amount of disease-associated bacteria and increasing the amount of health-associated bacteria, thereby getting an acute treatment or prevention with effects before 24 hours of a biofilm-mediated oral disease (e.g. caries, periodontal diseases - gingivitis, periodontitis or peri-implantitis - and halitosis), and wherein the composition is orally administered to the mammal and thereby increases the concentration of nitrate in the saliva of the mouth. The composition can also comprise a bacterial strain belonging to Rothia, Neisseria or Kingella genera, for use in increasing the nitrate-reduction capacity of a mammal.