PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOPARTICLES USING MINIEMULSIONS

The present invention relates to a process for the production of nanoparticles or nanostructured particles with the help of a 2-emulsion method, particles being produced through targeted coalescence of miniemulsions in a high-pressure homogenized. 113-. (canceled)14. A process for the production of nanoparticles which comprises producing in a first step a) , at least two miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions , which in each case comprise at least one reactant in the disperse phase and at least one emulsifier , and , in a second step b) , the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions produced in this way are mixed in a high-pressure homogenizer , wherein the disperse phase of the at least two miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions have an average droplet diameter of <10 μm.15. The process for the production of nanoparticles according to claim 14 , wherein the production of the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions in step a) takes place in a high-pressure homogenizer under an emulsifying pressure in the range from 200 to 1000 bar.16. The process for the production of nanoparticles according to claim 14 , wherein the mixing of the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions in step b) takes place in a high-pressure homogenizer.17. The process for the production of nanoparticles according to claim 14 , wherein the mixing of the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions in step b) takes place in a high-pressure homogenizer under an emulsifying pressure in the range from 100 to 1000 bar.18. The process for the production of nanoparticles according to claim 14 , wherein the mixing of the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions in step b) takes place in a high-pressure homogenizer claim 14 , where at least one perforated plate is used as homogenizing nozzle with a diameter in the range from 50 to 700 μm.19. The process for the production of nanoparticles according to claim 14 , wherein the mixing of the miniemulsions and/or minisuspoemulsions in step b) takes place in a high- ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING NANOPARTICLE SUSPENSIONS

Method of producing a nanoparticle suspension with the steps (i) preparation of an emulsion of a disperse polar phase, where the aqueous phase comprises one or more precursor substances forming the nanoparticles, in a continuous organic phase in the presence of an emulsifier stabilizing the emulsion, (ii) conversion of the one or more precursor substances to nanoparticles in the disperse aqueous phase, (iii) breaking of the emulsion and phase separation, where the nanoparticle suspension is obtained as one phase, (iv) separation off of the nanoparticle suspension, (v) optionally isolation of the nanoparticles from the nanoparticle suspension, wherein the emulsifier is selected from compounds of the general formula (I) in which X is O, NH, Y is C(O), NH, R is a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms and Ris hydrogen or C-C-alkyl, and Ris a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 30 carbon atoms, Ris C-C-alkyl, n is 0 or 1, and the breaking of the emulsion is effected by splitting the emulsifier. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the splitting of the emulsifier is effected by adding a base to the emulsion.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the splitting is effected by heating the emulsion to a temperature of from 50 to 200° C.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nonpolar phase is a solvent selected from the group consisting of an n-alkane claim 1 , an aromatic hydrocarbon claim 1 , an ether claim 1 , a paraffin claim 1 , a wax claim 1 , a mineral oil and a vegetable oil.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the splitting of the emulsifier is carried out by adding a base to the emulsion.1112-. (canceled)16. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms.17. The method ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING VITAL WAYSIDE DEVICES OF A RAILWAY NETWORK, AND VITAL SWITCH FOR SUCH VITAL DEVICES

A system for controlling one or more vital wayside devices of a railway network, comprising one or more vital switches, each vital switch being comprised in or operatively connected to an associated device of the one or more vital wayside devices, and a controller which is configured to control the one or more vital wayside devices. The controller is connected to each of the one or more vital switches by means of at least one optical fiber cable and is configured to output one or more light command signals over the at least one optical fiber cable, and each vital switch is configured to switch from an open status to a closed status to provide power and ground to the associated vital wayside device upon receiving at least one corresponding light command signal outputted by the controller for commanding an action of the associated vital wayside device. 1. A system for controlling one or more vital wayside devices of a railway network , comprising:one or more vital switches, each vital switch being comprised in or operatively connected to an associated device of said one or more vital wayside devices;a controller which is configured to control said one or more vital wayside devices, wherein said controller is connected to each of the one or more vital switches by means of at least one optical fiber cable and is configured to output one or more light command signals over said at least one optical fiber cable, and wherein each vital switch is configured to switch from an open status to a closed status to provide power and ground to the associated vital wayside device upon receiving at least one corresponding light command signal outputted by said controller for commanding an action of the associated vital wayside device.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises a plurality of optical fiber cables claim 1 , each fiber cable connecting the controller with one corresponding vital switch and being arranged to transmit a light command signal selectively ...

ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM

A system includes a route examining system on a non-propulsion-generating vehicle at a trailing end of a leading vehicle system. The route examining system examines a route on which the leading vehicle system is moving to determine whether the route is damaged. The system also includes an off-board failsafe controller that communicates with the route examining system. The off-board failsafe controller sends a warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to receiving a notification signal from the route examining system indicating detection of damage to the route. The off-board failsafe controller also sends the warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to losing communication with the route examining system. The warning signal directs the trailing vehicle system to automatically change movement of the trailing vehicle system responsive to the detection of damage to the route and/or the off-board failsafe controller losing communication with the route examining system. 1. A system comprising:a route examining system configured to be disposed on a non-propulsion-generating vehicle at a trailing end of a leading vehicle system formed from at least the non-propulsion-generating vehicle at the trailing end and one or more propulsion-generating vehicles, the route examining system configured to examine a route on which the leading vehicle system is moving to determine whether the route is damaged; andan off-board failsafe controller configured to communicate with the route examining system, the off-board failsafe controller configured to send a warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to receiving a notification signal from the route examining system indicating detection of damage to the route,wherein the off-board failsafe controller also is configured to send the warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to losing communication with the route examining system, andwherein the warning signal directs the trailing ...

Identifying Ambiguity in Semantic Resources

Embodiments relate to a system, program product, and method for dictionary membership management directed at identifying ambiguity in semantic resources. A dictionary of seed terms is applied to a text corpus and matching items in the corpus are identified. The linguistic properties for each matching item are characterized and a context pattern of each matching item is constructed. Each context pattern is applied to the dictionary and matching content between the seed terms and the context pattern is identified and quantified. Lexicon items from the dictionary that have anomalous behavior reflected in the quantification are identified. One or more seed words identified as having anomalous behavior are selectively removed from the dictionary.

ROUTE INSPECTION SYSTEM

A route inspection system includes one or more processors configured to identify a reference location in sensor data provided by one or more sensors onboard a vehicle system. The reference location is identified along a route being traveled by the vehicle system. The one or more processors also are configured to identify a location of interest in subsequent sensor data provided by the one or more sensors. The location of interest identified along the route being traveled by the vehicle system. The one or more processors also are configured to determine a degree of curvature in the route based on a difference between the reference location and the location of interest. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors configured to identify a reference location in sensor data provided by one or more sensors onboard a vehicle system, the reference location identified along a route being traveled by the vehicle system, the one or more processors also configured to identify a location of interest in subsequent sensor data provided by the one or more sensors, the location of interest identified along the route being traveled by the vehicle system,wherein the one or more processors are configured to determine a degree of curvature in the route based on a difference between the reference location and the location of interest.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors include one or more of a camera or a lidar sensor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data and the subsequent sensor data include one or more of images claim 1 , a video claim 1 , or video frames of the route.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors include an optical sensor oriented toward the route in a direction that is opposite a direction of travel of the vehicle system.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are configured to identify the reference location by identifying an intersection between a location on the route and a reference line in ...

Data Conversion/Symptom Scoring

A computer system for generating a quantitative value relating to a negative health outcome, the computer system comprising: a conversion module configured to receive multiple sets of data items associated with patients and each comprising a descriptor and the time at which that event impacted the patient. The conversion module generates a training data structure which comprises for each patient an array of selected features, each selected feature associated with a numerical value representing a score indicative of the relevance of that feature to the prediction of the negative health outcome, and a label indicating if the patient exhibits the negative health outcome; and a machine learning model which is trained using the training data structure so as to be operable to generate a quantitative value relating to a negative health outcome for a patient with at least some of the features.

Route inspection system

A system and method obtain first image data of a route at a location of interest from a first optical sensor disposed onboard a vehicle system moving along the route. The first image data depicts the route at the location of interest prior to passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest. Second image data of the route at the location of interest is obtained from a second optical sensor disposed onboard the vehicle system. The second image data depicts the route at the location of interest after passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest. A determination is made as to whether a change in the route has occurred at the location of interest by comparing the first image data with the second image data.

Method for Storing Gaseous Hydrogen Through Producing Methanoate (Formate)

The present invention relates to a method for storing gaseous hydrogen, comprising the steps of producing methanoate (formate) through contacting gaseous hydrogen with carbon dioxide in the presence of a hydrogen dependent carbondioxide reductase (HDCR), and thereby storing of said gaseous hydrogen. The HDCR and/or its complex is preferably derived from 1. A method for storing gaseous hydrogen , comprising the steps of producing methanoate (formate) through contacting gaseous hydrogen with carbon dioxide in the presence of a hydrogen dependent carbon dioxide reductase (HDCR) , and thereby storing of said gaseous hydrogen.2Acetobacterium woodii. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said HDCR is selected from FdhF1 or FdhF2 of .3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said HDCR is part of an enzyme complex with a formate dehydrogenase accessory protein claim 1 , an electron transfer protein claim 1 , or a subunit harboring the active site characteristic of an [FeFe]-hydrogenase.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method is performed under standard ambient temperature and pressure or at between about 20° C. to about 40° C. and normal pressure.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method further comprises an inhibition of the cellular metabolism to further metabolize formate.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of converting carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide using a CO dehydrogenase and a ferredoxin.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method is performed in vitro claim 1 , in vivo and/or in culture.8. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the release of hydrogen from the methanoate as produced.9. A method for decontaminating CO-contaminated or polluted gases claim 1 , comprising performing a method according to using said CO-contaminated or polluted gas as a substrate.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein said CO-contaminated or polluted gas is synthesis gas. ...

Document Categorization By Rules and Clause Group Scores Associated with Type Profiles Apparatus and Method

Legacy documents of an enterprise are scanned and analyzed to determine best practices and rules for each category. Clauses and groups of clauses are assigned scores for relative value. Each category of documents has a profile of the clauses and groups of clauses which establish a norm against which proposed new documents may be scored. A document is analyzed for clauses and groups of clauses. A score is determined for each document to measure its fit with a document category. An absence of an expected clause within group of clauses results in a lower score. An absence of a group of expected clauses results in an even lower score. A high score reflects that a document is substantially standard with its category.

Item recognition

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for using image data of an item to recognize the item. A method may include receiving device identification information for a first device, an image, and an account identifier associated with the image, determining, using the account identifier, account data, determining, using the device identification information, a particular set of one or more items associated with the first device, determining, using image recognition, that the image likely shows a first item in the particular set, identifying, from among the particular set and using the account data and the last determination, a second item that is different from the first item and that includes a second attribute value that is the same as a first attribute value for the first item, and providing, to a second device, instructions for presentation of information about the second item.

ROUTE INSPECTION SYSTEM

A system and method obtain first image data of a route at a location of interest from a first optical sensor disposed onboard a vehicle system moving along the route. The first image data depicts the route at the location of interest prior to passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest. Second image data of the route at the location of interest is obtained from a second optical sensor disposed onboard the vehicle system. The second image data depicts the route at the location of interest after passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest. A determination is made as to whether a change in the route has occurred at the location of interest by comparing the first image data with the second image data. 1. A method comprising:obtaining first image data of a route at a location of interest from a first optical sensor disposed onboard a vehicle system moving along the route, the first image data depicting the route at the location of interest prior to passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest;obtaining second image data of the route at the location of interest from a second optical sensor disposed onboard the vehicle system, the second image data depicting the route at the location of interest after passage of the vehicle system over the route at the location of interest; anddetermining whether a change in the route has occurred at the location of interest by comparing the first image data with the second image data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether an ambient temperature exceeds a designated upper limit, wherein obtaining one or more of the first image data or the second image data occurs responsive to determining that the ambient temperature exceeds the designated upper limit.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining the ambient temperature from a sensor onboard the vehicle system.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYMER-SHELL NANOPARTICLES

The invention provides a continuous process for producing polymer-shell nanoparticles, especially in the form of aqueous dispersions, using a high-pressure homogenizer. 127-. (canceled)29. The process of claim 28 , wherein p1 is in the range from 50 to 2000 bar.30. The process of claim 28 , wherein p2 is not more than 10 bar.31. The process of claim 28 , wherein the suspension is supplied to the mixing chamber at an angle in the range from 30 to 150° relative to the exit direction of the dispersing nozzle.32. The process of claim 28 , wherein the monomer phase consists essentially of monomers (M1) claim 28 , the water solubility of which at 20° C. and 1 bar is less than 50 g/l.33. The process of claim 28 , wherein the substance S is selected from water-insoluble inorganic halides claim 28 , hydroxides claim 28 , oxides claim 28 , carbonates claim 28 , sulfates claim 28 , phosphates claim 28 , sulfides of metals and metal in elemental form.341. The process of claim 28 , wherein the mean diameter of the aqueous droplets of the water-in-oil emulsion () is not more than 10 μm claim 28 , determined by means of light scattering.352. The process of claim 28 , wherein the mean diameter of the aqueous droplets of the water-in-oil emulsion () is not more than 10 μm claim 28 , determined by means of light scattering.3612. The process of claim 28 , wherein the mixture of the first water-in-oil emulsion () with the second water-in-oil emulsion () is homogenized in step c) by means of a high-pressure homogenizer or a rotor-stator device.3711. The process of claim 28 , wherein the provision of the first water-in-oil emulsion () comprises a homogenization of a mixture of an aqueous solution of the substance (S) with the oil phase by means of a high-pressure homogenizer or a rotor-stator device.3822. The process of claim 28 , wherein the provision of the second water-in-oil emulsion () comprises a homogenization of a mixture of an aqueous solution of the substance (S) with the oil ...

Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for generating interaction vectors within a multi-component system

Methods, apparatuses, or computer program products provide for providing interaction vectors related to a component management system. An interaction vector data structure request for a component management system may be received from a client device. The interaction vector data structure request may include one or more interaction vector identifiers and one or more component identifiers. Additionally, metadata associated with the one or more component identifiers may be retrieved. The metadata may include respective component object identifiers for the one or more component identifiers. A component dependency work graph structure may be traversed based on the respective component object identifiers to generate one or more interaction vector data structures based on one or more dependencies between component object data associated with the respective component object identifiers. Furthermore, one or more interaction vector interface elements representative of the one or more interaction vector data structures may be transmitted to the client device.

Compositions comprising a cannabinoid or a cannabis-derived compound, methods of making and use

Cannabis and cannabis-derived compositions, methods of making and methods of using the compositions in oral dosage forms, such as in beverage forms, are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise a cannabinoid or a cannabis-derived compound, inulin and pectin and may be in powder or liquid form.

Surgical tool systems and methods

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.

PRECIPITATING NANOPARTICLES IN MONOMERS FOR PRODUCING HYBRID PARTICLES

The present invention relates to a process for producing hybrid nanoparticles comprising at least one inorganic material and at least one polymeric organic material, comprising at least the steps of (A) providing an emulsion comprising a disperse phase (I) comprising at least one pre-cursor compound of the at least one polymeric organic material and at least one compound which brings about the precipitation of the at least one inorganic material, a continuous aqueous phase (II), and optionally at least one compound which brings about the polymerization of the at least one precursor compound, this being present in the disperse phase (I), in the continuous aqueous phase (II) or in both phases (I) and (II), (B) adding at least one precursor compound of the at least one inorganic material to the emulsion from step (A), so as to form the at least one inorganic material by precipitation in the disperse phase, (C) optionally adding at least one compound which brings about the polymerization of the at least one precursor compound of the at least one polymeric organic material if this has not been done in step (A), and (D) polymerizing the at least one precursor compound of the at least one polymeric organic material. The present invention additionally relates to nanoparticles producible by the process according to the invention, and to the use of inventive nanoparticles in optical, electronic, chemical, agro-chemical, medical, pharmaceutical and/or biotechnological systems or for the administration of at least one active ingredient. 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic material is an metal oxide.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the precursor compound (B) is a polymerizable or copolymerizable monomer.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric organic material is at least one selected from the group consisting of polystyrene claim 1 , poly(a-methylstyrene) claim 1 , poly(4-vinylpyridine) claim 1 , poly(vinyl chloride) claim ...

Pvdf diffusion membrane for gas and liquid transfer

In accordance with at least selected embodiments, there are provided a diffusion membrane, a contactor, and/or a method for the removal and/or addition of a gas or a liquid to a second fluid, and the membrane may be a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber membrane, where the diffusion occurs across the membrane.

Instrumentation for fusing a sacroiliac joint

An apparatus for installing a fusion implant into the sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”). The apparatus comprises a working channel, a joint locator, an abrading device, and an insertion device. The joint locator is inserted into the working channel, and this combination, guided by a K-wire, is advanced into the SI Joint. The joint locator is removed, and the abrading device is used to abrade the sacrum and ilium inside the SI Joint. The insertion device then advances the implant into the abraded area of the SI Joint. The abraded area heals across the implant, thereby fusing the sacrum to the ilium and fusing the SI Joint.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LEVEL CROSSING AND RAILWAY INSTALLATION FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH METHOD

Controlling a level crossing of a railway track by providing a train having an onboard processor communicating with a wayside processor associated to a level crossing, said train having a forward end and a rear end; moving the train forward along the railway track lowering down gates of the level crossing when train is at a predetermined distance upon detection of the train approaching the level crossing; when the forward end passes over a first reference point defining the beginning of an island area of the level crossing, sending a first message from the onboard safety processor towards the wayside processor informing that the train is approaching the level crossing; maintaining down gates; when the rear end passes over a second reference point defining the end of the island area, sending a second message from the onboard safety processor to the wayside processor informing that the train has left the level crossing; and lifting the gates. 1. A method for controlling a level crossing of a railway track comprising at least the steps of:providing a train having an onboard processor arranged to communicate with a wayside processor associated to a level crossing, said train extending between a forward end and a rear end;moving the train forward along the railway track in a predetermined direction so that the forward end and the rear end move correspondingly along the railway track in the same direction;lowering down gates of the level crossing upon detection of the train approaching the level crossing;when the forward end passes over a first reference point defining the beginning of an island area associated to the level crossing, sending a first message from the onboard safety processor towards the wayside processor to inform that the train is approaching the corresponding level crossing;maintaining down gates of the level crossing;when the rear end passes over a second reference point defining the end of the island area, sending a second message from the onboard ...

Route examining system

A system includes a route examining system and an off-board failsafe controller. The route examining system is configured to examine a route on which a first vehicle system is moving and to generate an inspection signal based on the route examination. The inspection signal indicates a status of a segment of the route as damaged or undamaged. The off-board failsafe controller is configured to receive the inspection signal from the route examining system. Responsive to a lack of receipt of the inspection signal within a designated time period which indicates communication loss with the route examining system, the failsafe controller is configured to generate a warning signal for communication to a second vehicle system. The warning signal is generated to direct the second vehicle system to (i) avoid traveling over the route segment or (ii) travel over the route segment or another route segment at a reduced speed.

Impedance matching for an aperture antenna

A method and apparatus for impedance matching for an antenna aperture are described. In one embodiment, the antenna comprises an antenna aperture having at least one array of antenna elements operable to radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and an integrated composite stack structure coupled to the antenna aperture. The integrated composite stack structure includes a wide angle impedance matching network to provide impedance matching between the antenna aperture and free space and also puts dipole loading on antenna elements.

Kite with rigid spar arrangement

A kite for use in a system for extracting energy from the wind comprises: a wing ( 1 ) having a roll neutral point or zone when the kite is in flight; a tether ( 4 ) coupled directly or indirectly to the wing; a rigid spar arrangement ( 2 ); tensile couplings ( 3 ) from the spar arrangement to multiple locations on the wing; and an actuator linkage arrangement ( 6, 7, 10,11 ) having a length dimension that can be controllably adjusted. The spar arrangement has first and second attachments ( 8, 5 ) to the tether, at the first attachment ( 8 ) the spar arrangement is fixed to the tether at a location that is above a roll neutral point or zone of the wing, and at the second attachment ( 5 ) the spar arrangement is attached to the tether by the actuator arrangement ( 6, 7, 10, 11 ) at a location that is below the roll neutral point or zone of the wing.

METHOD FOR STORING GASEOUS HYDROGEN THROUGH PRODUCING METHANOATE (FORMATE)

The present invention relates to a method for storing gaseous hydrogen, comprising the steps of producing methanoate (formate) through contacting gaseous hydrogen with carbon dioxide in the presence of a hydrogen dependent carbon dioxide reductase (HDCR), and thereby storing of said gaseous hydrogen. The HDCR and/or its complex is preferably derived from 1Acetobacterium woodii,. A recombinant bacterial organism comprising a genetic modification, wherein said genetic modification comprises transformation of said microorganism with exogenous bacterial nucleic acid molecules encoding the proteins FdhF1 and/or FdhF2, FdhD, HycB1 and/or HycB2, and HydA2, HycB3, and optionally AcsA of or homologs thereof, whereby expression of said proteins increases the efficiency of producing formate from CO, and/or CO and H. This application is a Divisional Application of co-pending application Ser. No. 14/890,301, filed Nov. 10, 2015; which is the National Stage Application of International Application Number PCT/EP2014/062892, filed Jun. 18, 2014; which claims priority to European Application No. 13172411.4, filed Jun. 18, 2013; all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The Sequence Listing for this application is labeled “SeqList-09Nov15.txt”, which was created on Nov. 9, 2015, and is 29 KB. The entire content is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to a method for storing gaseous hydrogen, comprising the steps of producing methanoate (formate) through contacting gaseous hydrogen with carbon dioxide in the presence of a hydrogen dependent carbon dioxide reductase (HDCR), and thereby storing of said gaseous hydrogen. The HDCR and/or its complex is preferably derived fromOne promising alternative to fossil fuels is hydrogen. Through its reaction with oxygen, hydrogen releases energy explosively in heat engines or quietly in fuel cells to produce water as its only byproduct. Hydrogen is abundant and generously ...

Post-implantation tensioning in cardiac implants

A method of treating a heart of a patient is provided. The method includes implanting a first tissue anchor in cardiac tissue of the patient and a second tissue anchor in the patient, such that the first and the second tissue anchors are coupled together by one or more tethers. Thereafter, after allowing at least 24 hours for tissue growth on the first tissue anchor to strengthen anchoring of the first tissue anchor in the cardiac tissue, tension is applied between the first and the second tissue anchors using at least a longitudinal portion of the one or more tethers. Other embodiments are also described.

Non-circular center-fed antenna and method for using the same

A non-circular center-fed antenna and method for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the antenna comprises: a non-circular antenna aperture with radio-frequency (RF) radiating antenna elements; and a non-radially symmetric directional coupler to supply a RF feed wave to the aperture at a central location within the antenna aperture to enable the feed wave to propagate outward from the central location to an edge of the aperture.

Methods and materials for assessing and treating cancer

Provided herein are methods and materials for detecting and/or treating subject (e.g. a human) having cancer. In some embodiments, methods and materials for identifying a subject as having cancer (e.g., a localized cancer) are provided in which the presence of member(s) of two or more classes of biomarkers are detected. In some embodiments, methods and materials for identifying a subject as having cancer (e.g. a localized cancer) are provided in which the presence of member(s) of at least one class of biomarkers and the presence of aneuploidy are detected. In some embodiments, methods described herein provide increased sensitivity and/or specificity in the detection of cancer in a subject (e.g. a human).

Aqueous powder coating dispersion

The invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous powder-paint dispersion, which is characterized in that a liquid molten mass containing binders and cross-linking agents, and possibly catalysts, auxiliary substances and other additives such as degassing agents, UV absorbers, radical traps and/or antioxidants, is mixed and placed into an emulsifier, preferably together with water and stabilisers, and in that the resulting emulsion is cooled and filtered.

Optical tracking systems

A method for tracking the position and orientation of an ultrasound beam emitted from an ultrasound probe. The method comprises the steps of: storing a model of the visible object in a memory of an optical tracking system; calculating the position and orientation of the visible object; and calculating the position and orientation of the ultrasound beam by applying a known geometric relationship to the deduced position and orientation of the visible object.

Devices and methods for temporary mounting of parts to bone

Devices and methods for temporarily affixing a surgical apparatus to a bony structure. The temporary mount includes a base member having a top face configured to be impacted by an insertion device and a plurality of elongated prongs extending downwardly from the base member and configured to engage a bony structure. The prongs are separated a distance from one another, and the prongs are configured to move inwardly toward one another when driven downward into the bony structure.

Surgical tool systems and methods

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.

System and method for measuring depth of instrumentation

Devices, systems, and methods for measuring the distance and/or depth to a target bone for surgery using a robotic surgical system. The surgical robot system may be configured to depict the distance from a guide tube of the robot to a target bone of a patient as a vector. The vector may represent a view of the guide tube when the guide tube's central axis is coincident with a line of intersection of two viewplanes of a 2D image of the target bone, for example, one viewplane being sagittal and one viewplane being axial.

Devices and methods for temporary mounting of parts to bone

Devices and methods for temporarily affixing a surgical apparatus to a bony structure. The temporary mount includes a base member having a top face configured to be impacted by an insertion device and a plurality of elongated prongs extending downwardly from the base member and configured to engage a bony structure. The prongs are separated a distance from one another, and the prongs are configured to move inwardly toward one another when driven downward into the bony structure.

Infusion pump

Column press for quality analysis

The invention relates to a method and equipment for the testing of quality of polymer-bound rubber additives. According to the method, a polymer-bound rubber additive ( 3 ) is mixed with an EPDM masterbatch ( 2 ). The resultant test mixture ( 5 ) is forced through a test sieve ( 10 ), and the number of undispersed particles ( 14 ) removed by sieving is determined.

Column press for quality analysis

The invention relates to a method and equipment for the testing of quality of polymer-bound rubber additives. According to the method, a polymer-bound rubber additive ( 3 ) is mixed with an EPDM masterbatch ( 2 ). The resultant test mixture ( 5 ) is forced through a test sieve ( 10 ), and the number of undispersed particles ( 14 ) removed by sieving is determined.

Power cable with conductor strand fill containing recycled crosslinked compounds

A power cable and a process of manufacturing a power cable, where the power cable includes a core containing stranded electrically conductive wires that are impregnated with a water-blocking composition, wherein the water-blocking composition contains, based on a total weight of the water-blocking composition: (i) a thermoplastic polymer; and (ii) a positive amount of up to 30 wt% of a crosslinked polymer, where the crosslinked polymer is in the form of a powder having a particle diameter less than 900 μm and the crosslinked polymer is dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer.

Power cable with conductor strand fill containing recycled crosslinked compounds

A power cable and a process of manufacturing a power cable, where the power cable includes a core containing stranded electrically conductive wires that are impregnated with a water-blocking composition, wherein the water-blocking composition contains, based on a total weight of the water-blocking composition: (i) a thermoplastic polymer; and (ii) a positive amount of up to 30 wt % of a crosslinked polymer, where the crosslinked polymer is in the form of a powder having a particle diameter less than 900 μm and the crosslinked polymer is dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer.

Article of footwear with pivoting tongue and anchoring strap

An article of footwear has a footwear upper that includes a base layer defining a throat opening, a tongue having a forward end fixed to the base layer forward of the throat opening, and a strap having an anchored end fixed at the base layer and a securing end selectively securable at the base layer. The tongue is pivotable about the forward end between an access position and a use position, extends over and covers the throat opening in the use position, and rests against an exterior of the base layer at a medial side of the base layer and at a lateral side of the base layer in the use position. The strap crosses over an exterior of the tongue with the securing end secured at the base layer and the tongue in the use position.

Shoe

Shoe

Polymer membranes for continuous analyte sensors

Shift control for transmission

Variable diameter rotor

A system and method for changing wind turbine rotor diameters to meet changing wind speeds and control system loads is disclosed. The rotor blades on the wind turbine are able to adjust length by extensions nested within or containing the base blade. The blades can have more than one extension in a variety of configurations. A cable winching system, a hydraulic system, a pneumatic system, inflatable or elastic extensions, and a spring-loaded jack knife deployment are some of the methods of adjustment. The extension is also protected from lightning by a grounding system.

Small molecule parg inhibitors and methods of use thereof

The present disclosure provides methods of inhibiting PARG in cancer cells, including methods comprising administering a PARG inhibitor that modulates position Tyr795 in PARG. Also provided herein are methods of treating and/or preventing cancer comprising administering a PARG inhibitor. In some embodiments, the PARG inhibitors are of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein.

Alkylaluminium complexes as cocatalysts

New aluminum alkyl complexes. Compounds (I) of formula (1) are claimed. X<1> = NH, NH2 asterisk , NH-A asterisk , N-A, N(A)2 asterisk , O, OA asterisk , OAryl asterisk , S, SA asterisk , P(A)2 asterisk or a single bond; X<2> = NH, N-A, O, S, PA or X<1> complex bonded to Al(R<1>)3 or a single bond; R<1> = H, F or Cl, if n = 0; A, optionally covalently bound to Al; Si(A)3 when X<1> = O; R<2> = CH2-CH=CH, CH2-C IDENTICAL C for Z<1> = H; or formulae (i)-(iv); R<3>, R<4> = a bond, R<2>, Si(A)3 or Si(A)2; Z<1> = a bond or H bonded to R<2>; Z<2> = a bond or H to R<2> and R<3>; A = 1-7C alkyl, alkylidene or alkenylidene; Aryl = phenyl, naphthyl; n, m, p, l = 0 or 1; q = 1 or 2; whereby coordinative bonds may be present between X<1>, X<2> and Al; R<1> - R<4>, X<2>, Z<1> and Z<2> can be any group defined at different positions in the molecule and X<1> can only be the groups marked asterisk when l = 0 and R<1>, R<2>, R<3> or R<4> are absent. Independent claims are included for: (1) a coordination catalyst system (II) containing (I), and (2) a process for the production of polymers using (II).

Aerosol compositions

An aerosol composition comprising: 0.01 wt % to 1.00 wt % sodium borate; 0.01 wt % to 1.50 wt % polyglycerol ester surfactant; < 30 wt % propellant; and 67.5 wt % to 85.0 wt % water. Methods of manufacture of an aerosol air freshener are also described wherein the aerosol composition further comprises a fragrance.

Method for controlling a level crossing and railway installation for implementing such method

A method for controlling a level crossing of a railway track comprising at least the following steps of: - providing a train having an onboard processor arranged to communicate with a wayside processor associated to a level crossing, said train extending between a forward end and a rear end; - moving the train forward along the railway track in a predetermined direction so that the forward end and the rear end move correspondingly along the railway track in the same direction; - lowering down gates of the level crossing when train is at a predetermined distance upon detection of the train approaching of the level crossing; - when the forward end passes over a first reference point defining the beginning of an island area associated to the level crossing, sending a first message from the onboard safety processor towards the wayside processor to inform that the train is approaching the corresponding level crossing; - maintaining down gates of the level crossing; - when the rear end passes over a second reference point defining the end of the island area, sending a second message from the onboard safety processor to the wayside processor to inform that the train has left the corresponding level crossing; and - lifting the gates of the level crossing.

Aqueous suspensions of sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble active agents and dry powders prepared therefrom

Precipitating nanoparticles in monomers for producing hybrid particles

The invention relates to a method for producing hybrid nanoparticles containing at least one inorganic material and at least one polymer organic material, comprising at least the following steps: (A) providing an emulsion comprising a disperse phase (I) containing at least one precursor compound of the at least one polymer organic material, and at least one compound which effects the precipitation of the at least one inorganic material, a continuous aqueous phase (II) and, if appropriate, at least one compound which effects the polymerization of the at least one precursor compound, wherein these are present in the disperse phase (I), in the continuous aqueous phase (II) or in both phases (I) and (II), (B) adding at least one precursor compound of the at least one inorganic material to the emulsion from step (A), such that the at least one inorganic material is formed in the disperse phase by means of precipitation, (C) if appropriate, adding at least one compound which effects the polymerization of the at least one precursor compound of the at least one polymer organic material, if this has not taken place in step (A), and (D) polymerizing the at least one precursor compound of the at least one polymer organic material. The invention further relates to nanoparticles that can be produced by the method according to the invention, and to the use of a nanoparticle according to the invention in optical, electronic, chemical, agrochemical, medical, pharmaceutical and/or biotechnological systems or for the administration of at least one active substance.

Surgical tool systems and methods

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.

Backflow safety valve for exhaust systems

Das Rückstromsicherungsventil für Abgasanlagen weist einen als Einschub in eine Abgasleitung einsetzbaren, hülsenförmigen Ventilträger (2) auf, dessen eine Stirnseite (4) geneigt ausgeführt ist und eine Rückschlagklappe (6) trägt. Die Rückschlagklappe (6) besteht aus flexiblem Material und ist nahe ihrem oberen Rand mittels einer Rastverbindung (7) am Ventilträger (2) angebracht. Die mit der flexiblen Rückschlagklappe (6) verschließbare Stirnseite (4) des Ventilträgers (2) weist mehrere Stützstege (11) auf, an denen die flexible Rückschlagklappe (6) zur Anlage kommt. The backflow safety valve for exhaust systems has a sleeve-shaped valve carrier (2), which can be inserted as an insert into an exhaust gas line and whose one end face (4) is inclined and carries a non-return flap (6). The non-return valve (6) consists of flexible material and is mounted near its upper edge by means of a latching connection (7) on the valve carrier (2). The with the flexible non-return valve (6) closable end face (4) of the valve carrier (2) has a plurality of support webs (11) on which the flexible non-return valve (6) comes to rest.

Small molecule parg inhibitors and methods of use thereof

Allograft implant for fusing a sacroiliac joint

An allograft implant (5) for fusing a sacroiliac joint ("SI Joint") (3), the allograft implant (5) comprising a body (83) having two opposing faces (81). Each face (81) has one or more anti-migration features (82), and each face (81) is configured for abutting contact with a sacrum (1) or an ilium (2) of the SI Joint (3). A graft window (85) is disposed between the two opposing faces (81), the graft window (85) providing passage through the body (83) between the two opposing faces (81). The graft window (85) has a cross-sectional area that is about 35% to about 40% of a first cross-sectional area of the body (83), and about 60% of an area of each opposing face (81) that makes contact with the sacrum (1) or the ilium (2) of the SI Joint (3).

Wheelset on railway vehicles.

Lateral melt feed extrusion nozzle for films or slabs

The invention relates to an extrusion nozzle for shaping extruded melts produced from thermoplastics to webs of film or slabs. Said nozzle substantially comprises a nozzle body ( 1 ), at least one opening for feeding the melt ( 2 ) to a distributing channel ( 3 ) with at least one retaining island ( 4 ) and a slit die-type nozzle emergence zone ( 5 ). The melt ( 2 ) is fed to the distributing channel ( 3 ) laterally relative the extrusion direction (E) predetermined by the nozzle emergence zone ( 5 ). The invention further relates to a corresponding production method and to films and slabs produced according to the inventive method.

Urinary Catheter Immobilizer

Disclosed is a urinary catheter immobilizer for immobilizing movement of a urinary catheter in a human body. The urinary catheter immobilizer comprises a funnel-shaped member and a body member configured to be received over the funnel-shaped member. The funnel-shaped member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is capable of being received over a urinary meatus of the human body. The body member is configured to be received over the second end portion of the funnel-shaped member and capable of removably attaching to an external portion of the urinary catheter. The body member comprises a torus-shaped structure and at least one elongated tubular structure. The torus-shaped structure comprises at least one channel. The at least one channel is capable of receiving the at least one elongated tubular structure for looping around the torus-shaped structure for immobilizing the urinary catheter.

Refrigeration apparatus

Instrument for use with a surgical robotic system

Instrumentation for fusing a sacroiliac joint

An apparatus for installing a fusion implant (5) into the sacroiliac joint (3) ("SI Joint"). The apparatus comprises a working channel (10), a joint locator (20), an abrading device (30), and an insertion device (60). The joint locator (20) is inserted into the working channel (10), and this combination, guided by a K-wire (4), is advanced into the SI Joint (3). The joint locator (20) is removed, and the abrading device (30) is used to abrade the sacrum (1) and ilium (2) inside the SI Joint (3). The insertion device (60) then advances the implant (5) into the abraded area of the SI Joint (3). The abraded area heals across the implant (5), thereby fusing the sacrum (1) to the ilium (2) and fusing the SI Joint (3).

Optimized deferred lighting and foveal adaptation of particles and simulation models in a foveated rendering system

Glyphosate compositions and their use

The invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising: (a) glyphosate acid or an agriculturally acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and (b) a surface active component having formula (i) or a quaternized form thereof or the amine oxide derivative thereof, wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from 4 to 24 C-atoms, R 3 in each (R 3 —O)-group may be the same or different and represents alkylene having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and x and y are average numbers such that x+y is in the range from 2 to 160. It further relates to adjuvant compositions comprising such surface active compounds and to a method for the control compositions. These compositions show improved herbicidal efficacy and may contain high concentrations of glyphosate.

Dormant oscillator ground to neutral protection for ground fault interrupters

DORMAT OSCILLATOR GROUND TO NEUTRAL PROTECTION FOR GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTERS Abstract of the Disclosure Ground to neutral fault protection employing dormant oscillators which are only energized and function on the occurrence of such type of a ground fault. Combined with known types of two and three wire single phase AC ground fault interrupters to provide circuit interruption regardless of which wire is faulted to ground.

Headphone

Device for the transmission of quantities by means of pulse trains

Method for isomerization

Verfahren zur Herstellung von 1,4-trans-substituierten Cyclohexanverbindungen der Formel I R1-[A1-(CH2)n-]m-A2-R2 Iworin R1 und R2 unabhängig voneinander einen unsubstituierten, geradkettigen Alkylrest mit bis zu 9 C-Atomen oder -CH(CH3)CH3, m 1 oder 2, n jeweils unabhägig voneinander 0, 1, 2, 3 oder 4, und A1, A2 trans-1,4-Cyclohexylen, bedeuten, das die Umsetzung von Verbindungen der Formel I entsprechenden 1,4-cis-Cyclohexanverbindungen in Gegenwart a) einer Lewis-Säure oder b) eines Lewis-sauren Anions, und in Gegenwart einer zusätzlichen Komponente, die zusammen mit der Lewis-Säure bzw. mit dem Lewis-sauren Anion ein Carbokation bilden kann, umfasst. Process for the preparation of 1,4-trans-substituted cyclohexane compounds of the formula I R1- [A1- (CH2) n-] m-A2-R2 Iworin R1 and R2 independently of one another denote an unsubstituted, straight-chain alkyl radical having up to 9 C atoms or -CH (CH 3) CH 3, m 1 or 2, n are each independently 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and A1, A2 is trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, corresponding to the reaction of compounds of formula I corresponding to 1 , 4-cis-cyclohexane compounds in the presence of a) a Lewis acid or b) a Lewis acidic anion, and in the presence of an additional component which can form a carbocation together with the Lewis acid or with the Lewis acidic anion, includes.

Interference current monitoring

Linked data seeded multi-lingual lexicon extraction

One embodiment provides a method for relevant language-independent terminology extraction from content, the method including extracting lexicon items from the content based on context extraction patterns using statistical processing. Feedback on the extracted lexicon items is received to automatically tune scores and thresholds for the context extraction patterns. Available Linked Data is leveraged for a bootstrap source. The relevant language-independent terminology extraction is bootstrapped using the bootstrap source.

Spinal implant system and method

A surgical instrument comprises a first portion defining a cavity configured for disposal of a first implant support member. A second portion defines at least one passageway aligned with the cavity and including a guide engageable with a second implant support member to orient the second implant support member with the at least one passageway such that the second implant support member is connectable with the first implant support member. Systems, spinal constructs, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.

Polystyrene sulfonate polymer tablets, their preparation and use

Extrusion nozzle for foils or plates with lateral melt feed

The invention relates to an extrusion nozzle for shaping extruded melts produced from thermoplastics to webs of film or slabs. Said nozzle substantially comprises a nozzle body (1), at least one opening for feeding the melt (2) to a distributing channel (3) with at least one retaining island (4) and a slit die-type nozzle emergence zone (5). The melt (2) is fed to the distributing channel (3) laterally relative the extrusion direction (E) predetermined by the nozzle emergence zone (5). The invention further relates to a corresponding production method and to films and slabs produced according to the inventive method.

Aqueous powder-paint dispersion

The invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous powder-paint dispersion, which is characterized in that a liquid molten mass containing binders and cross-linking agents, and possibly catalysts, auxiliary substances and other additives such as degassing agents, UV absorbers, radical traps and/or antioxidants, is mixed and placed into an emulsifier, preferably together with water and stabilisers, and in that the resulting emulsion is cooled and filtered.

Route examining system

A system includes a route examining system on a non-propulsion-generating vehicle at a trailing end of a leading vehicle system. The route examining system examines a route on which the leading vehicle system is moving to determine whether the route is damaged. The system also includes an off-board failsafe controller that communicates with the route examining system. The off-board failsafe controller sends a warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to receiving a notification signal from the route examining system indicating detection of damage to the route. The off-board failsafe controller also sends the warning signal to the trailing vehicle system responsive to losing communication with the route examining system. The warning signal directs the trailing vehicle system to automatically change movement of the trailing vehicle system responsive to the detection of damage to the route and/or the off-board failsafe controller losing communication with the route examining system.

Aerosol compositions

Data center cartography bootstrapping from process table data

One embodiment provides a method including identifying all computing nodes and connections associated with the computing nodes in a data center. For each computing node, running processes are identified using natural language processing (NLP) by: extracting known process entities according to predetermined rules; extracting unknown process entities by: grouping process logs that share process entities and identifying hints in parameters and directory paths; receiving annotations to the hints to identify an application a process is running; and creating a new rule based on the annotations and propagating the new rule to other process logs. A visual representation of the computing nodes and the processes running on the computing nodes is generated.

Monitoring system and method

A hoist lifting system having planning and monitoring of components. The system monitors one or more components and may have a processing structure and memory storing instructions to configure the processing structure to: receive hoist machine data; determine a rotation speed of a bearing, a travel speed of a rope, a load on the bearing, a friction in the at least one bearing based on the hoist machine data; and store the rotation speed, the travel speed, the load, and the friction in a maintenance database in memory. The hoist lifting system may have the processing structure determine a wear of one or more components.

Glyphosate compositions and their use

Multi-piece heat shield

An assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first casing, a fairing, and a multi-piece heat shield assembly. The fairing is disposed adjacent the first casing. The multi-piece heat shield assembly includes a first shield mounted to the first casing and extending between the first casing and the fairing, and a second shield mounted to the fairing and extending between the fairing and the first casing.

aerosol compositions

User-centric ontology population with user refinement

One embodiment provides a method that includes determining candidate ontologies for alignment from multiple available knowledge bases. An initial target ontology is selected from the candidate ontologies and correcting the initial selected ontology with received refinement input. Concepts in the selected initial ontology are aligned with concepts of the target ontology using a deep learning hierarchical classification with received review input. A user is assisted to build, change and grow the selected initial ontology exploiting both the target ontology and new facts extracted from unstructured data.

Load moment indicator system and method

A method for determining stability of a vehicle having a load suspended from the vehicle is provided. The method can include obtaining measurements from a plurality of sensors positioned on the vehicle, obtaining a measurement from a vehicle accelerometer operative to determine an inclination of the vehicle, determining a position of the load suspended from the vehicle, determining a slung load of the load suspended from the vehicle, using the determined slung load and the determined position of the load suspended from the vehicle, determining tipping moments acting on the vehicle, determining righting moments acting on the vehicle and determining a tipping stability based on the determined tipping moments and determined righting moments.

Hydraulic control circuit for a hydraulic motor with at least two speeds

The invention relates to a hydraulic control circuit for a radial piston engine with two speeds. The changeover between the speeds takes place through the alteration of the absorption volume, the delivery side (22, 122, 222) being connected to the discharge side (24, 124, 224, 324) with a bypass connection by means of a valve arrangement 830, 130, 230, 330, 430) for a selected number of engine pistons. The aim of the invention is to provide a particularly space-saving means of ensuring that the changeover between speeds occurs smoothly and in such a manner as to preserve the individual components as far as possible. To this end, at least one intermediate switching position (230-Z; 330-Z2; 330-Z3), in which the delivery side (22, 122, 222) is throttled to the discharge side (24, 124, 224, 324), i.e. connected via a diaphragm-type arrangement (231; A1; A2; 282; 284-A; 284-B; 286-B; 382-2; 384-2), is provided in front of valve arrangement (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) between the two end switching positions. The valve arrangement (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) is preferably driven in such a way that a valve body (270, 370, 470) can be moved through the intermediate switching position at a controlled speed.

Vehicular proximity sensor and lawn mower having it

(57)【要約】 【課題】車両の後部に位置する保温物体（人や動物）と 無生物とを識別できるバックアップ近接センサ及びこれ を備える芝刈り機を提供すること。 【解決手段】バックアップ近接センサ10は、旋回支持体 18上に垂直に取付けた第１，第２のＰＩＲ(14,16) を有 する。ＰＩＲは、各々所定の角度に向けられた視野20,2 2 を有し、車両の後方領域において検出ゾーン24を定め る。駆動モータとスキャンニング用歯車箱が旋回支持体 18に連結されており、第１，第２のＰＩＲを所定の円弧 上に揺動させながら旋回駆動させる。これにより、ＰＩ Ｒ(14,16)と保温物体との相対動きを２つのセンサの視 野内に捕らえ、検出回路が静止した保温物体を検出して 出力信号を発生する。

Small molecule parg inhibitors and methods of use thereof

The present disclosure provides methods of inhibiting PARG in cancer cells, including methods comprising administering a PARG inhibitor that modulates position Tyr795 in PARG. Also provided herein are methods of treating and/or preventing cancer comprising administering a PARG inhibitor. In some embodiments, the PARG inhibitors are of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein.

Methods and materials for assessing and treating cancer

A mort-1 interacting protein, its preparation and use

MORT-1 interacting proteins capable of modulating NF-λB activation and JNK activity are provided, together with their recombinant production.

Steerable kite with flexible covering - has frame with two hinged crossbars joined to side-bars

Steerable kite comprises a bar framework, flexible covering and holding lines and two steering lines. The frame has two outer side bars diverging to the rear and two cross bars which are centrally hinged to one another and are joined to the sidebars at their ends. Leading ends (19, 20) of the cross bars (6, 7) should be joined at a front joint (35, 36) to the leading end (29, 30) of the respective side bar (8, 9) to impart the kite a front M shaped contour. The rear stiffening ends (21, 22) of the cross bars are each plugged (25, 26) to an extension bar (23, 24) whose outer ends (27, 28) are hinged at a rear joint (31, 32) to the respective side bar (8, 9). USE/ADVANTAGE - Leisure pursuits, kite flying. Kite in M frame design folds easily to fit into car boots etc. and is as easily reassembled at point of use.

HYDRAULIC RADIAL PISTON MACHINE

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Process for producing polymer-shell nanoparticles

The invention provides a continuous process for producing polymer-shell nanoparticles, especially in the form of aqueous dispersions, using a high-pressure homogenizer.

Use of amphotericin b in the treatment of coronavirus diseases

A use of amphotericin B for the treatment or prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a mammal. Also disclosed are oral formulations comprising amphotericin B for such use.

Item recognition

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for using image data of an item to recognize the item. A method may include receiving device identification information for a first device, an image, and an account identifier associated with the image, determining, using the account identifier, account data, determining, using the device identification information, a particular set of one or more items associated with the first device, determining, using image recognition, that the image likely shows a first item in the particular set, identifying, from among the particular set and using the account data and the last determination, a second item that is different from the first item and that includes a second attribute value that is the same as a first attribute value for the first item, and providing, to a second device, instructions for presentation of information about the second item. 1/3 _____________ E 70 ~-Cln = a) U, @_____u r_ E 00 r cu , U)~ E 0 0- 0 cu4 c N ci E w Ca) cu x I) C4 CU C4 w v-I X4- SxI 070 ) x- :3 x E %

power cord, and process for making a power cord

CABO DE ALIMENTAÇÃO, E PROCESSO PARA FABRICAR UM CABO DE ALIMENTAÇÃO. Trata-se de um cabo de alimentação e um processo de fabricação de um cabo de alimentação, em que o cabo de alimentação inclui um núcleo que contém fios eletricamente condutores entrançados que são impregnados com uma composição de bloqueio de água, sendo que a composição de bloqueio de água contém, com base num peso total da composição de bloqueio de água: (i) um polímero termoplástico; e (ii) uma quantidade positiva de até 30% em peso de um polímero reticulado, sendo que o polímero reticulado está na forma de um pó que tem um diâmetro de partícula menor que 900 µm e o polímero reticulado é disperso no polímero termoplástico. POWER CABLE, AND PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE A POWER CABLE. It is a power cord and a power cord manufacturing process, where the power cord includes a core that contains electrically conductive stranded wires that are impregnated with a water-blocking composition, the composition of water blocking contains, based on a total weight of the water blocking composition: (i) a thermoplastic polymer; and (ii) a positive amount of up to 30% by weight of a cross-linked polymer, wherein the cross-linked polymer is in the form of a powder having a particle diameter of less than 900 µm and the cross-linked polymer is dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer.

Brake mechanism for a radial piston unit

Hydrostatic radial piston unit of the cam-lobe type of construction comprising a non-rotary, stationary casing. The stationary casing comprises a through hole defining a rotational axis of the hydrostatic radial piston unit. A rotary casing is mounted rotary to the non-rotary, stationary casing in an axial overlapping area. A park brake mechanism comprises at least two brake discs arranged adjoined in the overlapping area. An end cover closes the non-rotary casing on a rear end side of the hydrostatic radial piston unit facing away from the rotary casing. The end cover pre-tensions a disc spring against a disc-shaped brake piston both located in the rear end portion of the stationary casing to generate an axially oriented spring force. The force can be forwarded by the brake piston to at least one brake pin arranged in an axially oriented bore in the stationary casing, in order to press the brake discs against each other when the brake piston on the face opposite to the disc spring is not forced to move towards the end cover.

Aerosol compositions

An aerosol composition comprising: 0.01wt% to 1.00wt% sodium borate; 0.01wt% to 1.50wt% polyglycerol ester surfactant; < 30wt% propellant; and 67.5wt% to 85.0wt% water. Methods of manufacture of an aerosol air freshener are also described wherein the aerosol composition further comprises a fragrance.

Metal-enhanced chemiluminescence (mec)

Tyrosine kinase in the treatment of coronavirus diseases

A tyrosine kinase inhibitor for use in the treatment of COVID-19 and/or its associated symptoms. Also disclosed is a method of treating an individual infected with a coronavirus, wherein said method comprises the steps of: providing a tyrosine kinase inhibitor; and administering said tyrosine kinase inhibitor to said individual in a dosage amount sufficient to prevent/stabilize/reduce the risks and/or symptoms associated with a coronavirus infection.

System for producing multi-layer extrudate

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE For producing a multi-extrudate of thermoplastically processable plastic, a coextrusion adapter block has a multi-part slide having a plurality of side-by-side slide sections mutually spaced in a direction transverse to the flow direction and slidably fitted in the adapter block for movement to adjustably protrude into a secondary runner for adjusting the thickness of a molten extrudate therein. A multi-layer extrudate emerging from the adapter block is further extruded in an extrusion die, and the thickness of at least one layer thereof is measured at a plurality of positions along the width thereof. The width measurements are used to control the positions of corresponding slide sections so that the layer thicknesses can be accurately controlled during an extruding operation. 35/law

Radial piston engine

Decorative article featuring a microscopic periodic pattern and methods of making the same