System And Method For Generating An Amalgamated Database

A method for creating an amalgamated bioinformatics database from at least a first database and a second database is presented. Concepts are identified in a first field from the records of the first database. A second field from the records of the second database which has data related to the first field is also identified. A first set of concepts is identified by traversing a mediating database using terms associated with the first field and a second set of concepts is also identified by traversing the mediating database using terms associated with the second field. Either the first set of concepts or the second set of concepts, or both, is identified using non-trivial terminological mapping. The set of related concepts in the first set of concepts and the second set of concepts is identified and a record is generated in the amalgamated bioinformatics database.

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch

An electricity meter (Fig. 1) comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch (3, Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator 6 comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor 18, a stator 34 comprising a closed stator core formed with opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting towards the rotor (37, Fig 6), and separate coils wound around each stator. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch (7, Fig. 1) comprising at least one pair of contacts (8, 9, Fig. 1) wherein one contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises a mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from one angular position to a second angular position opens or closes the switch. The rotator may comprise a one-piece bobbin (67 fig. 15a).

ELECTRICITY METER WITH ELECTRICALLY- CONTROLLED ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCH

An electricity meter comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed. 1. An electricity meter comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch comprising: a permanent magnet rotor having a central axis;', 'a stator comprising a closed stator core around the central axis and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor defining first and second airgaps;', 'end stops including an end stop provided by an electrical contact; and', 'first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively; and, 'a two-airgap, bi-stable rotary actuator comprisinga switch comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts, wherein a first contact is movable; anda mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed;wherein the rotor is ...

System and method for generating an amalgamated database

A method for creating an amalgamated bioinformatics database from at least a first database and a second database is presented. Concepts are identified in a first field from the records of the first database. A second field from the records of the second database which has data related to the first field is also identified. A first set of concepts is identified by traversing a mediating database using terms associated with the first field and a second set of concepts is also identified by traversing the mediating database using terms associated with the second field. Either the first set of concepts or the second set of concepts, or both, is identified using non-trivial terminological mapping. The set of related concepts in the first set of concepts and the second set of concepts is identified and a record is generated in the amalgamated bioinformatics database.

Treatment Of Sepsis With PCSK9 And LDLR Modulators

The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, and methods of detecting Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) and/or Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides.

ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY

An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; FIG. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; FIG. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.

OPTIMIZED SLOT MOTOR FOR REMOTE SECONDARY CONTACTS IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER

A slot motor for use with secondary contacts in a circuit breaker includes a top slot motor component structured to be attached to a moving arm of the secondary contacts; and a U-shaped bottom slot motor component including a base and a pair of legs extending upward from the base, the U-shaped bottom slot motor component structured to be separated from the top slot motor component by vertical gaps between the top slot motor component and ends of the pair of legs, wherein the slot motor is structured to generate a magnetic field producing a force to maintain the secondary contacts in closed position upon passing high current through the moving arm.

Method for non- verbal assement of human competence

A method of testing a subject's competence for operating machines by successively presenting a plurality of pages of scattered images to the subject, having the subject establish a path through the scattered images on each of the plurality of pages, recording the absolute time required for the subject to establish the path through the scattered images on each of the plurality of pages, determining the relative time required for the subject to establish the path on at least two of the plurality of pages of scattered images, and classifying the subject's competence for operating machines based on the absolute time and the relative time.

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT

A centrifugal pump unit ( 1 ) is disclosed having a body ( 4 ) that includes a suction connection ( 5 ), a pressure connection ( 6 ) and a pump chamber ( 7 ) connecting the suction and pressure connections. The centrifugal pump unit further includes an impeller ( 8 ) disposed in the pump chamber and at least one electromagnetic flow sensor ( 3 ) arranged to measure flow in at least a part of the suction connection and/or pressure connection and/or pump chamber for determining a flow rate of a fluid through the centrifugal pump unit or for determining a control signal equivalent of the flow rate for control purposes.

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch

An electricity meter comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed.

INSERT-TYPE ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOW METER

An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert (), first and second electrodes () supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil () housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint () between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns. 2. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the insert has a width between the opposite sides greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm claim 1 , greater than 2 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm or greater than 3 mm and less than or equal to 4.5 mm.3. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electrodes comprise first and second stubs respectively claim 1 , each stub comprising a disc having a centre and a shaft extending away claim 1 , perpendicularly claim 1 , from the centre of the disc.4. The flow sensor of claim 3 , wherein the first and second electrodes are each seated in a respective stepped hole in the insert claim 3 , each step hole having an annular step.5. (canceled)7. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the insert has a length less than or equal to 25 mm and/or between 8 mm and 25 mm and/or between 9 mm and 17 mm.8. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the insert is insertable through a hole having a diameter less than or equal to 15 mm and/or between 5 mm and 15 mm or less than or equal to 10.7 mm and/or between 5 mm and 10.7 mm.9. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the insert is elongate along a longitudinal axis and the drive coil is wound around an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis.10. (canceled)11. The flow sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electrodes are arranged to be co-axial on a centre line claim 1 , the flow sensor arranged so that when inserted into a flow claim 1 , the centre line is ...

Foot Support Device

The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle and thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection. The device includes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, is adapted so that a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above the knee. In some embodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least one connection member for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member is affixed to the leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg. 1. A device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection , said device comprising: a leg strap, that is removable and can be engaged to the leg at or about a knee of said leg;', 'a tension member connectable between said foot assembly and said leg strap in a tensioned manner such that when the device is worn the plantarflexion of the ankle is limited., 'a foot assembly that is removable and can be engaged to a foot of a leg;'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the leg strap claim 1 , comprises a knee brace claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the knee brace is removably engagable above the knee.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the knee brace comprises a first strap and a second strap claim 2 , wherein the first strap is removably engagable above the knee and the second strap is removably engageable below the knee.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the foot assembly comprises a receiving member for receiving the tension member.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the foot assembly is adapted such that when the device is worn the receiving member is positioned proximate to the ball of the foot.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tension member comprises at least one continuous cord extending through a guide member below the foot.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein said tension member is connected to said ...

Determining Risk Adjustment Payment Information

A computer-implemented method includes receiving member intake information for a member of a health plan including a first set of medical diagnoses; applying one or more targeting rules to the received member intake information; determining a risk score for the member; identifying the member for participation in a health risk assessment; receiving, from a client device used by a health care provider, health risk assessment information that is collected during the health risk assessment that is conducted by the health care provider; retrieving medical diagnosis information that is based on an analysis of the health risk assessment information; and transmitting risk adjustment payment information that is at least partly based on the medical diagnosis information, with the risk adjustment payment information comprising information that promotes determination of a risk adjustment payment. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by one or more computer systems, member intake information for a member of a health plan including a first set of medical diagnoses;applying one or more targeting rules to the received member intake information;determining, based on application of the one or more targeting rules, a risk score for the member; andidentifying, at least partly based on the risk score, the member for participation in a health risk assessment;receiving, from a client device used by a health care provider, health risk assessment information that is collected during the health risk assessment that is conducted by the health care provider;retrieving medical diagnosis information that is based on an analysis of the health risk assessment information, with the medical diagnosis information being indicative of one or more medical diagnoses for the member, with the one or more medical diagnoses being different from the medical diagnoses in the first set included in the member intake information; andtransmitting risk adjustment payment information that is at ...

HIGH-POWER, LASER-DRIVEN, WHITE LIGHT SOURCE USING ONE OR MORE PHOSPHORS

An efficient and stable, high-power, laser-driven white light source using one or more phosphors deposited on a thermally conductive substrate that is either transparent or reflective and placed at a remote distance from the laser source. The present invention relates generally to a high-power, laser-driven, white light source using one or more phosphors. 1. An apparatus for emitting white light , comprising:a laser source optically coupled to one or more phosphors, wherein the laser source emits light in a first wavelength range that is converted to light in a second wavelength range by the phosphors, and the phosphors are deposited on a substrate that is placed at a remote distance from the laser source.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the laser source comprises a near-ultraviolet (UV) or blue light emitting laser diode emitting in the first wavelength range from about 300 nm to about 500 nm.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light in the second wavelength range has a longer wavelength than the light in the first wavelength range.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the phosphors down-convert part or all of the light emitted by the near-UV or blue light emitting laser diode to light having longer wavelengths claim 3 , including blue claim 3 , green claim 3 , yellow and red light claim 3 , ranging from about 400 nm to about 800 nm.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the emitted white light has a color temperature ranging from about 2000 K to about 7000 K.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the emitted white light has a color rendering index ranging from about 60 to about 100.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the emitted white light has a luminous efficacy greater than about 15 lumens per Watt.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the phosphors is shaped claim 1 , patterned or roughened.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is transparent.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is reflective.11. The ...

INTEGRATED WHITE LIGHT SOURCE USING A LASER DIODE AND A PHOSPHOR IN A SURFACE MOUNT DEVICE PACKAGE

The embodiments described herein provide a device and method for an integrated white colored electromagnetic radiation source using a combination of laser diode excitation sources based on gallium and nitrogen containing materials and light emitting source based on phosphor materials. A violet, blue, or other wavelength laser diode source based on gallium and nitrogen materials may be closely integrated with phosphor materials, such as yellow phosphors, to form a compact, high-brightness, and highly-efficient, white light source. The phosphor material is provided with a plurality of scattering centers scribed on an excitation surface or inside bulk of a plate to scatter electromagnetic radiation of a laser beam from the excitation source incident on the excitation surface to enhance generation and quality of an emitted light from the phosphor material for outputting a white light emission either in reflection mode or transmission mode. 1. An integrated white light source comprising:a laser diode device comprising a gallium and nitrogen containing material and configured as an excitation source;a phosphor member configured as a wavelength converter and an emitter and coupled to the laser diode device;a common support member configured to support the laser diode device and the phosphor member,a heat sink thermally coupled to the common support member, the common support member configured to transport thermal energy from the laser diode device and phosphor member to the heat sink;an output facet configured on the laser diode device to output a laser beam comprised of electromagnetic radiation selected from a violet and/or a blue emission with a first wavelength ranging from 400 nm to 485 nm;a free space, between the output facet and the phosphor member with a non-guided characteristic capable of transmitting the laser beam from the laser diode device to an excitation surface of the phosphor member;a range of angles of incidence between the laser beam and the excitation ...

HIGH-LUMINOUS FLUX LASER-BASED WHITE LIGHT SOURCE

The embodiments described herein provide a high-luminous flux laser-based white light source. A plurality of laser packages are arranged in an array pattern on a common support member. The plurality of laser packages each include one or more laser diode devices and a phosphor member. The phosphor member converts a fraction of the electromagnetic radiation from each of the laser diode devices to an emitted electromagnetic radiation and a white light is outputted. 1. A high-luminous flux laser-based white light source comprising:a common support member; and one or more laser diode devices each comprising a gallium and nitrogen containing material and configured as an excitation source;', 'a phosphor member configured as a wavelength converter and an emitter and coupled to the one or more laser diode devices;', 'an output facet configured on each of the one or more laser diode devices to output a laser beam comprised of electromagnetic radiation selected from a violet and/or a blue emission with a first wavelength ranging from 400 nm to 485 nm;', 'a free space, between the output facet on each of the one or more laser diode devices and the phosphor member with a non-guided characteristic capable of transmitting the laser beam from the output facet to an excitation surface of the phosphor member;', 'a range of angles of incidence between the laser beam from each of the one or more laser diode devices and the excitation surface of the phosphor member so that on average the laser beam has an off-normal incidence to the excitation surface and a beam spot is configured for a certain geometrical size and shape;', 'wherein the phosphor member converts a fraction of the electromagnetic radiation from each of the one or more laser diode devices to an emitted electromagnetic radiation with a second wavelength that is longer than the first wavelength; and', 'a reflective mode characterizing the phosphor member such that the laser beam from each of the one or more laser diode ...

An electric can opener and method of opening a can

To solve problems in a conventional electric can opening apparatus wherein it is impractical to drain the unwanted liquid from the inside of the can after opening the container and disposing of the top lid or top without touching it. The composite can opener includes a body with a gripping member gripping a can while an opening member cuts the top of the can open and a piston that selectively pushes the top into and out of the can after it has been cut.

Method and foot support device for treating plantar fasciitis in the foot of a patient while the patient is mobile

The invention is directed to a method and foot support device (10) for dynamically treating plantar fasciitis in the foot of a patient while enabling patient mobility. The method comprises applying tension to the ball of the foot via a strap held in tension by extending the strap to form a continuous loop, from opposite sides of the knee in the leg of the foot in treatment through an opening (13) in a channel guide member (9) oriented relative to the ball of the foot, with the strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the opposite sides of the knee in alignment with the rotatable joint of the knee and controlling dorsiflexion of the plantar fascia while the patient is mobile by slidably adjusting the position of the strap within the channel guide member (9) in response to the mobility of the patient.

System and method for generating an amalgamated database

A method for creating an amalgamated bioinformatics database from at least a ferst database and a second database is presented. Concepts are identified i n a ferst field from the records of the first database. A second field from th e records of the second database which has data related to the first field is also identified. A ferst set of concepts is identified by traversing a mediating database using terms associated with the first field and a second set of concepts is also identified by traversing the mediating database usin g terms associated with the second field. Either the ferst set of concepts or the second set of concepts, or both, is identified using non-trivial terminological mapping. The set of related concepts in the ferst set of concepts and the second set of concepts is identified and a record is generated in the amalgamated bioinformatics database including data from records of the first database, data from records of the second database and the related concepts from the mediating database. The amalgamated database record may include relationships inherited from the mediating database.</SDO AB>

Modular branch connector

Foot support device

The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle and thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection. The device includes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, is adapted so that a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above the knee. In some embodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least one connection member for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member is affixed to the leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg.

Method for non-verbal assessment of human competence

Modular jack patching device

A novel patching device comprises discrete patching modules (10), each having a unitary molded housing (12) which incorporates a pair of standard female modular jacks (14, 16) on a front face thereof. A rear face (22) of the housing (12) includes retaining means for retaining a printed circuit board (18) having circuitry associated therewith which normally maintains a constant electrical interconnection between respective conductive pins (44) in each of the jacks. This normally constant interconnection is interrupted or "pre-empted" when a known and standard modular plug is inserted into a jack (14, 16) whereby the resilient conductive pins (44) are urged outwardly from contact with the printed circuit board (18). Each discrete module (10) includes novel snap fitting means (72, 84) which permits disengageable snap fit attachment to an opening of a panel. Significantly, the module may be snap fit either from the front or opposed rear planar surface of the panel. <IMAGE>

Scheduling assessments for determining risk adjustment payment information

A computer-implemented method includes, in one aspect, identifying, in a data repository, (i) information indicative of a health care provider who is assigned to a pre-defined calling zone, and (ii) radius information; accessing scheduling information that comprises a plurality of time slots, wherein each time slot corresponds to a time for the health care provider to perform the health risk assessment; selecting, by one or more computer systems, a particular slot from the scheduling information; for the selected slot, applying a geo-dialing algorithm to candidate information that is indicative of one or more members of one or more health plans who are candidates for scheduling in the selected time slot; identifying, based on application of the geo-dialing algorithm, a candidate with a geographic location that is a decreased distance from a geographic location of the health care provider; and causing a call to be placed to the identified candidate.

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch

Abstract Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch An electricity meter (1) comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch 5 (3) is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator (6) comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The 10 electromechanical switch comprises a switch (7) comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts (8, 9) wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second 15 angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed. (Figure 4)

System and method for generating an amalgamated database

A method for creating an amalgamated bioinformatics database from at least a ferst database and a second database is presented. Concepts are identified in a ferst field from the records of the first database. A second field from the records of the second database which has data related to the first field is also identified. A ferst set of concepts is identified by traversing a mediating database using terms associated with the first field and a second set of concepts is also identified by traversing the mediating database using terms associated with the second field. Either the ferst set of concepts or the second set of concepts, or both, is identified using non-trivial terminological mapping. The set of related concepts in the ferst set of concepts and the second set of concepts is identified and a record is generated in the amalgamated bioinformatics database including data from records of the first database, data from records of the second database and the related concepts from the mediating database. The amalgamated database record may include relationships inherited from the mediating database.

High-power, laser-driven, white light source using one or more phosphors

An efficient and stable, high-power, laser-driven white light source using one or more phosphors deposited on a thermally conductive substrate that is either transparent or reflective and placed at a remote distance from the laser source. The present invention relates generally to a high-power, laser-driven, white light source using one or more phosphors.

High-luminous flux laser-based white light source

The embodiments described herein provide a high-luminous flux laser-based white light source. A plurality of laser packages are arranged in an array pattern on a common support member. The plurality of laser packages each include one or more laser diode devices and a phosphor member. The phosphor member converts a fraction of the electromagnetic radiation from each of the laser diode devices to an emitted electromagnetic radiation and a white light is outputted.

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert (12), first and second electrodes (44, 45) supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil (63) housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint (62) between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns.

Integrated white light source using a laser diode and a phosphor in a surface mount device package

The embodiments described herein provide a device and method for an integrated white colored electromagnetic radiation source using a combination of laser diode excitation sources based on gallium and nitrogen containing materials and light emitting source based on phosphor materials. A violet, blue, or other wavelength laser diode source based on gallium and nitrogen materials may be closely integrated with phosphor materials, such as yellow phosphors, to form a compact, high-brightness, and highly-efficient, white light source. The phosphor material is provided with a plurality of scattering centers scribed on an excitation surface or inside bulk of a plate to scatter electromagnetic radiation of a laser beam from the excitation source incident on the excitation surface to enhance generation and quality of an emitted light from the phosphor material for outputting a white light emission either in reflection mode or transmission mode.

Centrifugal pump unit

A centrifugal pump unit (1) is disclosed. The centrifugal pump unit includes a body (4) which comprises a suction connection (5), a pressure connection (6) and a pump chamber (7) connecting the suction and pressure connections. The centrifugal pump unit further includes an impeller (8) disposed in the pump chamber and at least one electromagnetic flow sensor (3) arranged to measure flow in at least a part of the suction connection and/or pressure connection and/or pump chamber for determining a flow rate of a fluid through the centrifugal pump unit.

Centrifugal pump unit

A centrifugal pump unit (1) is disclosed. The centrifugal pump unit includes a body (4) which comprises a suction connection (5), a pressure connection (6) and a pump chamber (7) connecting the suction and pressure connections. The centrifugal pump unit further includes an impeller (8) disposed in the pump chamber and at least one electromagnetic flow sensor (3) arranged to measure flow in at least a part of the suction connection and/or pressure connection and/or pump chamber for determining a flow rate of a fluid through the centrifugal pump unit.

Centrifugal pump unit

Integrated white light source using a laser diode and a phosphor in a surface mount device package

The embodiments described herein provide a device and method for an integrated white colored electromagnetic radiation source using a combination of laser diode excitation sources based on gallium and nitrogen containing materials and light emitting source based on phosphor materials. A violet, blue, or other wavelength laser diode source based on gallium and nitrogen materials may be closely integrated with phosphor materials, such as yellow phosphors, to form a compact, high-brightness, and highly-efficient, white light source. The phosphor material is provided with a plurality of scattering centers scribed on an excitation surface or inside bulk of a plate to scatter electromagnetic radiation of a laser beam from the excitation source incident on the excitation surface to enhance generation and quality of an emitted light from the phosphor material for outputting a white light emission either in reflection mode or transmission mode.

Modularer abzweig-steckverbinder

Tratamiento de la sepsis con moduladores de pcsk9 y ldlr.

La presente descripción proporciona métodos para el tratamiento de sujetos que tienen sepsis, SIRS, choque séptico y/o MODS, métodos para la identificación de sujetos que tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar sepsis, SIRS, choque séptico y/o MODS, y métodos para la detección de polipéptidos variantes y moléculas de ácidos nucleicos variantes de receptor de lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDLR) y/o proproteína convertasa subtilisina/kexina tipo 9 (PCSK9).

High-luminous flux laser based white light source

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert (12), first and second electrodes (44, 45) supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil (63) housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint (62) between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns.

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert (12), first and second electrodes (44, 45) supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil (63) housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint (62) between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns.

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

Eyeglass safety frame

Montaje de electrodo.

Se describe un montaje de electrodo para un medidor de flujo electromagnético (1; Figura 1). El montaje de electrodo comprende un alojamiento, el cual podría ser un tubo de flujo (2; Figura 1) del medidor de flujo electromagnético, que tiene un pasaje (123) entre el primer y segundo extremos (1241, 1242), un electrodo (125) que comprende un tapón de material poroso, por ejemplo, formado de grafito poroso, situado, al menos en forma parcial, dentro del pasaje próximo al primer extremo y un conector de polímero eléctricamente conductivo (125) situado, al menos en forma parcial, dentro del pasaje y en contacto directo con el electrodo.

Electricity meter

Apparatus is described including a DC electrical meter (62). The DC electrical meter (62) includes a current sensor (1), or the DC electrical meter (62) is connected to the current sensor (1). The current sensor (1) includes a busbar connector (2) including a first part (3) connected to a third part (4) via a second part (5). A material forming the second part (5) has a temperature coefficient of electrical resistance which is less than a temperature coefficient of electrical resistance of materials forming the first (3) and third (4) parts respectively. The second part (5) includes a main body (6) integrally formed with first (7a) and second (7b) connecting members. Each connecting member (7a, 7b) has a proximal end (8a, 8b) where it meets the main body (6) and a distal end (9a, 9b) electrically coupled to a respective conductive element (10a, 10b) supported on a substrate (11) and coupled to circuitry (12) configured to measure a voltage between the first (7a) and second (7b) connecting members. The current sensor (1) is configured such that when a first temperature difference (δT

Electricity meter

Apparatus is described including a DC electrical meter (62). The DC electrical meter (62) includes a current sensor (1), or the DC electrical meter (62) is connected to the current sensor (1). The current sensor (1) includes a busbar connector (2) including a first part (3) connected to a third part (4) via a second part (5). A material forming the second part (5) has a temperature coefficient of electrical resistance which is less than a temperature coefficient of electrical resistance of materials forming the first (3) and third (4) parts respectively. The second part (5) includes a main body (6) integrally formed with first (7a) and second (7b) connecting members. Each connecting member (7a, 7b) has a proximal end (8a, 8b) where it meets the main body (6) and a distal end (9a, 9b) electrically coupled to a respective conductive element (10a, 10b) supported on a substrate (11) and coupled to circuitry (12) configured to measure a voltage between the first (7a) and second (7b) connecting members. The current sensor (1) is configured such that when a first temperature difference (?T1) exists between the respective proximal ends (8a, 8b) of the first (7a) and second (7b) connecting members, a second temperature difference (?T2) between the respective distal ends (9a, 9b) is less than or equal to 50% of the first temperature difference (?T1).

Tire for vehicles.

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch

An electricity meter (1) comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch (3) is disclosed. The electromechanical switch conmprises a rotary actuator (6) comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch (7) comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts (8,9) wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed.

Electrode assembly

An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; Fig. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.

Electrode assembly

An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; Fig. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.

Electrode assembly

An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; Fig. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch

Electricity meter with electrically-controlled electromechanical switch An electricity meter (1) comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch (3) is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator (6) comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch (7) comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts (8,9) wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed.

Treatment of sepsis with pcsk9 and ldlr modulators

The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, and methods of detecting Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) and/or Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides.

Electrode assembly

An electrode assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter (1; Fig. 1) is disclosed. The electrode assembly comprises a housing, which may be a flow tube (2; Fig. 1) of the electromagnetic flow meter, having a passage (123) between first and second ends (1241, 1242), an electrode (125) comprising a plug of porous material, for example formed of porous graphite, at least partially disposed within the passage proximate the first end, and an electrically-conductive polymer connector (125) at least partially disposed within the passage and in direct contact with the electrode.

Apparatus and methods for coupling to multi core cables

Apparatus and methods for coupling to a multi-core steel wire armoured cable or a multi core cable are described. The apparatus may include one or more magnets and one or more magnetic field sensors and /or may include two or more arrays of one more sensor to enable the twisting of the multiple conductors or cores to be accommodated. The apparatus is configured such that, when the apparatus is coupled to a multi-core steel wire armoured cable, a magnetic field corresponding to the one or more magnets is applied to a region of the multi-core steel wire armoured cable. The apparatus is configured such that, when the apparatus is coupled to a multi-core steel wire armoured cable, each magnetic field sensor is oriented to detect components of magnetic field originating from the region of the multi-core steel wire armoured cable.

Apparatus and methods for coupling to multi core armoured cables

An apparatus and methods for coupling to a multi-core steel wire armoured cable or a multi core conductor cable 6 for measuring an electric current passing through the cable. The apparatus consists of one or more magnets 2 & 3 and one or more magnetic field sensors 5. The magnets apply a magnetic field to a region of the cable. Each magnetic field sensor detects components of magnetic field originating from the region of the cable. The magnets may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The magnetic field sensors may be coils or solid-state devices. The magnets may saturate or reduce the permeability of the steel wire armour within the region. The apparatus may comprise a processor or a controller 12, which may calculate a net electric current flowing through the cable. An apparatus for coupling to a multi-core cable with a first set of at least one magnetic sensor (fig. 11, 129) and a similar second set (fig. 11, 130). The first set may detect components of magnetic field from a first region of the cable and the second set from a second region, the regions are spaced apart along the length of the cable.

Apparatus and methods for coupling to multi core cables

An apparatus and methods for coupling to a multi-core steel wire armoured cable or a multi core conductor cable (fig.1, 6). The apparatus may have one or more magnets 131a & 131b, one or more magnetic field sensor array 129, 130 and may include a soft housing (fig.1, 1). The multi core cable consists of two regions located along the length of the cable. Each magnetic field sensor in the apparatus is oriented to detect components of magnetic field originating from a corresponding region of the multi-core cable. The sensors may be solid state or semiconductor type sensors such as Hall sensors or magneto-resistive sensors or a coil. The magnets may provide magnetic field to the regions of the cable. The magnets may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The apparatus may comprise a processor or a controller (fig.1, 12). The output signals of the magnetic sensors may be provided to the controller to calculate the net electric current flowing through the multicore cable.

Treatment of sepsis with pcsk9 and ldlr modulators

The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing sepsis, SIRS, septic shock, and/or MODS, and methods of detecting Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) and/or Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides.

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

Insert-type electromagnetic flow meter

An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert, first and second electrodes supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns.

Centrifugal pump unit

A centrifugal pump unit (1) is disclosed having a body (4) that includes a suction connection (5), a pressure connection (6) and a pump chamber (7) connecting the suction and pressure connections. The centrifugal pump unit further includes an impeller (8) disposed in the pump chamber and at least one electromagnetic flow sensor (3) arranged to measure flow in at least a part of the suction connection and/or pressure connection and/or pump chamber for determining a flow rate of a fluid through the centrifugal pump unit or for determining a control signal equivalent of the flow rate for control purposes.

Foot support device

The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle and thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection. The device includes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, is adapted so that a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above the knee. In some embodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least one connection member for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member is affixed to the leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg.