NONAROMATIC FLUOROALLYLAMINE MAO INHIBITORS

NUTRITIVE SOLUTION FOR HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION OF CUCUMBERS

NUTRITIVE SOLUTION FOR CUCUMBER HYDROPONOUS CULTIVATING

Apparatus and Method for Reducing a Transient Signal in a Magnetic Field Sensor

A magnetic field sensor includes a compensation loop coupled in series with normal circuit couplings in order to reduce a transient signal that would otherwise be generated when the magnetic field sensor experiences a high rate of change of magnetic field. In some embodiments, the magnetic field sensor is a current sensor responsive to a magnetic field generated by a current-carrying conductor.

HIGH-TRANSPARENCY POLYCARBONATES WITH SCRATCH-RESISTANT COATING, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF

Disclosed is a coating composition for coating polycarbonate substrates. The coating composition comprises (A) at least one radiation-curing binder, (B) nanoparticles, and (C) optionally at least one reactive diluent and/or optionally a solvent, and wherein the nanoparticles (B) comprise silicon dioxide nanoparticles, the silicon dioxide nanoparticles have a dof between 80 and 300 nm, and the silicon dioxide nanoparticles have a particle size distribution wherein less than 15% by weight of the particles have a size in the range of less than 80 nm, 75% to 95% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from 80 to 300 nm, 0% to 5% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from more than 300 to 1000 nm, and 0% to 5% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from more than 1000 nm to 10 000 nm. 1. A method of coating polycarbonate substrates , comprisingapplying to a polycarbonate substrate a transparent coating composition comprising (A) at least one radiation-curing binder, (B) nanoparticles, and (C) optionally solvents and/or optionally reactive diluents, and wherein(i) the nanoparticles (B) comprises silicon dioxide nanoparticles,{'sub': '50', '(ii) the silicon dioxide nanoparticles (B) have a dof between 80 and 300 nm, and'}(iii) the silicon dioxide nanoparticles (B) have a particle size distribution such that less than 15% by weight of the particles have a size in the range of less than 80 nm, 75% to 95% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from 80 to 300 nm, 0% to 5% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from more than 300 to 1000 nm, and 0% to 5% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from more than 1000 nm to 10 000 nm.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles (B) have a particle size distribution such that less than 10% by weight of the particles have a size in the range of less than 80 nm claim 1 , 80% to 90% by weight of the particles have a size in the range from 80 to 300 nm ...

FUMED SILANIZED AND GROUND SILICA

The invention relates to a hydrophobic fumed silica which is obtained by grinding a fumed silica which, as a result of silanization, has trimethylsilyl groups fixed on the surface; and to coating formulations comprising this silica. 1. A process , comprising: grinding a fumed silica which has trimethylsilyl groups fixed on the surface thereof , thereby obtaining fumed silanized silica.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the grinding comprises grinding the fumed silica with a pin mill or an air-jet mill.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a lower grindometer value than the unground silica.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a tamped density of from 10 to 100 g/l.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a tamped density of from 15 to 65 g/l.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a specific BET surface area of from 200 to 250 m/g.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a specific BET surface area of from 210 to 225 m2/g.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a specific BET surface area of from 215 to 220 m/g.9. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a mean particle size of from 3.5 to 8.5 μm.10. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has a pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.0.11. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has an agglomerate strength of less than 25 mm.12. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the fumed silanized silica has an agglomerate strength of less than 20 mm.13. A coating formulation comprising a hydrophobic fumed silica obtained by grinding a fumed silica which has trimethylsilyl groups present on the surface thereof.14. The coating formulation according to claim 13 , wherein the ground silica the hydrophobic fumed ...

Energy recovery ventilation smoke evacuation

A control system, comprising one or more smoke sensors, each configured to measure a level of smoke at a location within a building and to output a smoke level signal based at least in part upon the measured level of smoke. A controller configured to receive the smoke level signals and to control an operation of one or more energy recovery ventilation systems in a first mode of operation to recover energy when the smoke level signal is below a predetermined value and in a second mode of operation to evacuate smoke when the smoke level signal is above the predetermined value.

Penile prosthesis

An inflatable penile prosthesis (10) that obtains a penile erection in response to axial forces applied thereon to achieve erection that simulates a natural erection process.

Device and method of exposure control in a device for producing a three-dimensional object

An exposure control device ( 31 ) serves for equipping and/or retrofitting a generative layer-wise building device ( 1 ). The latter comprises an exposure device ( 20 ) which emits electromagnetic radiation ( 22 ) or particle radiation and is configured to irradiate positions to be solidified in a layer in such a way that after cooling they exist as an object cross-section or part of the same. The exposure control device ( 31 ) has a first data output interface ( 36 ), at which control commands can be output to the exposure device ( 20 ). The control commands which are output specify one of a plurality of exposure types wherein an exposure type is defined by a predetermined combination of a radiation energy density to be emitted by the exposure device ( 20 ) and a scanning pattern with which the radiation ( 22 ) is being directed to a region of a layer of the building material ( 15 ). Furthermore, the exposure control device ( 31 ) has a second data output interface ( 37 ) at which an exposure type can be output in real time in relation to a timing of the output of a control command specifying this exposure type.

Moldable compositions and methods of using thereof

The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of resisting slumping and cracking when allowed to dry and harden. Embodiments of the moldable composition comprise water, fillers including arrowroot and kaolin clay, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate), one or more pH adjusters (e.g., triethanolamine, sodium bicarbonate), a humectant (e.g., propylene glycol, glycerin), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil), and optionally at least one additive.

Hydrophilic aqueous dispersion containing silicon dioxide and silanol, and paint preparation

An aqueous dispersion can contain a) 50-80 wt.-% water, b) 10-30 wt.-% hydrophilic silicon dioxide with a methanol wettability of 0 vol.-% methanol in a methanol-water mixture, c) 2-25 wt.-% alcohol alkoxylate, d) 0.1-20 wt.-% silanol, obtained by the hydrolysis of at least one dialkoxysilane, e) 0.5-4 wt.-%, amine or an amine alcohol, f) 0.1-20 wt.-%, copolymer with side chains containing ethers and esters, and g) 0.1-6.0 wt.-% polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol. 2: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein said dispersion has a pH of <11.3: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic silicon dioxide has a. carbon content of <0.1% claim 1 , measured with a carbon analyser: LECO CS 244 (LECO Corporation claim 1 , St. Joseph claim 1 , Mich. claim 1 , 49085-2396 claim 1 , USA).4: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic silicon dioxide has a silanol group density of 1.5-2.7 silanol groups/nm claim 1 , measured by the lithium alanate method.6: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic silicon dioxide has a mean particle size dof at most 300 nm.7: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic silicon dioxide is a fumed silica having a BET surface area of 30 to 410 m/g.8: The dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein a molar ratio of silanol to silicon dioxide is from 0.02 to 0.2.9: A lacquer preparation claim 1 , comprising the dispersion according to .10: A hydrofiller in the automotive industry claim 1 , an additive in a water-based UV-curable formulation claim 1 , an aqueous clearcoat claim 1 , or a pigmented coating system claim 1 , comprisinu the dispersion according to .11: A process for producing the aqueous dispersion according to claim 1 , the process comprising:{'sup': 2', '3', '4', '2', '3', '4, 'sub': '2', 'adding at least one d alkoxysilane of the general formula RRSi(OR), wherein R, Rand Rare in each case a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl radical haying 1-25 ...

Continuous exposure

A method for providing control data for manufacturing at least one three-dimensional object by means of a layer-wise solidification of a building material in an additive manufacturing apparatus is provided. The method includes at least the following steps: a) determining the locations corresponding to the cross section of the at least one object, b) determining at least two different regions to be solidified in said at least one layer, wherein said at least two regions are chosen from the group of: sandwiched region, down-facing region and up-facing region, c) defining a scanning sequence for the beam so as to solidify the building material at least at the locations corresponding to said portion of the cross section of the object, wherein at an interface between a first and a second region differing from each other a scan line of the beam is continuous and at least one beam parameter value is changed.

Progesterone analogs and uses related thereto

This disclosure relates to progesterone derivatives and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds disclosed herein and uses for managing inflammation resulting from traumatic brain injury or stroke.

Controlling flexographic printing system pressure using optical measurement

An ink transfer pressure between cylinders in a flexographic printing system is controlled to provide consistent image quality. A flexographic printing plate is provided that includes an image region arranged to print an image pattern having printed image features and a pressure characterization region outside the image region arranged to a print pressure characterization pattern. Ink is transferred from an anilox cylinder to the flexographic printing plate with a first transfer pressure, and from the flexographic printing plate to a recording medium with a second transfer pressure. An optical property of at the printed pressure characterization pattern is measured and used to adjust one or both of the first and second transfer pressures.

Ceramic Sliding Bearing

Disclosed is a ceramic sliding partner for a sliding bearing, said sliding partner being made at least in part, preferably entirely, of a ceramic foam. The ceramic sliding partner comprises at least one sliding surface on which a sliding partner can move, said sliding surface being made at least in part, preferably entirely, of a ceramic foam.

Intelligent safety monitoring and analytics system for personal protective equipment

In some examples, a system includes an article of hearing protection assigned to a worker, and a portable computing device assigned to the worker; a remote computing device communicatively coupled to the portable computing device, the remote computing device configured to receive sound level data that indicate different sound levels at different, respective locations of a work environment; determine, based on location data received from the portable computing device, an amount of sound received by the worker over a period of time; identify an updated location in the work environment having a sound level that is different from a current location, based at least in part on the article of hearing protection, the amount of sound, and the sound level data that indicates different sound levels at different, respective locations; and generate a notification that instructs the worker to move from the current location to the updated location.

Additive Manufacturing Apparatus, System, and Method

An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object includes a support assembly having a build platform, a track extending through a build area, and a deposition mechanism mounted on the track and configured for producing the three-dimensional object in a layer-by-layer technique. The deposition mechanism includes a carriage moveable along the track, a supply of a flowable material mounted on the carriage, a roller in communication with the flowable material, where the roller is rotatably mounted on the carriage and configured for rotating to carry the flowable resin to an application for application to produce the object, and an exposure device mounted on the carriage. The exposure device emits electromagnetic waves to an exposure site to solidify the applied flowable material to produce the object. The roller is permeable to the electromagnetic waves, such that the waves pass through the roller in traveling from the exposure device to the exposure site.

Sustainable System and Method For Removing and Concentrating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) From Water

A sustainable system for removing and concentrating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. The system includes an anion exchange vessel having a selected anion exchange resin therein configured to remove PFAS from the water. A line coupled to the vessel introduces a flow of water contaminated with PFAS such that the PFAS bind to the selected anion exchange resin and are thereby removed from the water. A regenerant solution line is coupled to the anion exchange vessel to introduce an optimized regenerant solution to the anion exchange vessel to remove the PFAS from the anion exchange resin, thereby regenerating the anion exchange resin and generating a spent regenerant solution comprised of the removed PFAS and the optimized regenerant solution. A separation and recovery subsystem recovers the optimized regenerant solution for reuse and separates and concentrates the removed PFAS.

Paint system with anti-fouling character

A paint system contains an anti-fouling metal oxide and a fumed silica, wherein the fumed silica has a BET surface area of 150 to 400 m/g, a tamped density of 100 to 300 g/l, and a thickening of less than 500 mPas, in which the percentage by weight of silica≤the percentage by weight of the metal and/or oxide thereof, based on the total weight of the paint system. The paint system also contains at least one water-binding organic and/or inorganic filler. 1. A paint system , comprising: [{'sup': '2', 'wherein the fumed silica has a BET surface area of 150 to 400 m/g, determined to DIN ISO 99277,'}, 'a tamped density of 100 to 300 g/l, determined to DIN EN ISO 787/11, and', 'a thickening of less than 500 mPas at 25° C.,', 'obtainable after grinding with a specific energy input of 200 to 2000 kJ/kg,', {'br': None, 'i': P', '−P', 't/m, 'sub': D', 'D,0, 'specific energy input=()×'}, 'calculated according to'}, {'sub': 'D', 'with P=total power input,'}, {'sub': 'D,0', 'P=no-load power,'}, 't=energy input time, and', 'm=mass of silica introduced,, 'at least one anti-fouling metal and/or oxide thereof and a fumed silica,'}wherein a percentage by weight of silica≤a percentage by weight of the at least one anti-fouling metal and/or oxide thereof, based on the total weight of the paint system, andwherein the paint system includes at least one water-binding organic and/or inorganic filler.2. The paint system according to claim 1 , wherein the percentage by weight of silica relative to the percentage by weight of the at least one anti-fouling metal and/or oxide thereof is from 1:1 to 1:10 claim 1 , based on the total weight of the paint system.3. The paint system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one water-binding organic and/or inorganic filler is selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , barium sulfate claim 1 , a sheet silicate claim 1 , a carbonate and titanium dioxide.4. The paint system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

Energy recovery ventilation smoke evacuation

A control system, comprising one or more smoke sensors, each configured to measure a level of smoke at a location within a building and to output a smoke level signal based at least in part upon the measured level of smoke. A controller configured to receive the smoke level signals and to control an operation of one or more energy recovery ventilation systems in a first mode of operation to recover energy when the smoke level signal is below a predetermined value and in a second mode of operation to evacuate smoke when the smoke level signal is above the predetermined value.

Contaminant scrubber of an hvac system

A contaminant scrubber of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a housing having a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The contaminant scrubber also includes a first compartment formed within the housing, a second compartment formed within the housing and having a cartridge set removably disposed therein, and a third compartment formed within the housing, where the second compartment is positioned between the first compartment and the third compartment. The contaminant scrubber also includes a first cross-member beam extending along a first bottom end of the first compartment and a second top end of the second compartment, where the first cross-member beam extends from the first side wall of the housing to the second side wall of the housing. The contaminant scrubber also includes a second cross-member beam extending along a second bottom end of the second compartment and a third top end of the third compartment, wherein the second cross-member beam extends from the first side wall of the housing to the second side wall of the housing.

Additive Manufacturing Apparatus, System and Method

An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object using a resin or other flowable material in a layer-by-layer technique uses a roller or other applicator to carry a layer of the flowable material to an application site, an exposure device to emit electromagnetic waves to apply the layer to the object to build the object, and optionally further including an initial exposure with emitted electromagnetic waves to at least partially solidify the layer of the flowable material prior to the roller carrying the layer to the application site.

Weight training sled

A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.

Child resistant and senior friendly can lid

The present invention is directed to a can lid that is child resistant, and at the same time senior friendly, and can be initially installed on a can to be removed by an adult, especially a senior adult, and be put back on the can in the same condition where a child could still not be able to easily remove it. The child resistant and senior friendly can lid provided has a replaceable can lid and a locking member, such that when a can is initially opened, it may be readily resealed. The child resistant and senior friendly can lid has tapered, smooth sides to make the lid difficult to grasp and a sealing ledge on the inside surface to grab the seam roll of the upper edge of the can. The lid sealing ledge is relieved in two areas ninety degrees apart leaving a ridge to maintain a seal when the lid is attached to a can. The can lid will be flexible enough to bend for removal by seniors but resistant to removal by children.

Three-dimensional (3d) printing a pharmaceutical tablet

In an example of a three-dimensional (3D) printing method for forming a pharmaceutical tablet, build material granules are applied. Each of the build material granules includes a plurality of excipient particles, wherein at least one of the plurality of excipient particles is a latent binder. Pressure is applied to the build material granules. An activation solvent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the pressed build material granules. An active pharmaceutical ingredient formulation including an active pharmaceutical ingredient is selectively applied on the at least the portion of the pressed build material granules. The activation solvent is evaporated.

Confidence determination in a medical imaging video clip measurement based upon video clip image quality

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for video clip quality determination in medical device imaging and diagnosis. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for video clip quality determination in medical imaging includes first retrieving from a data store into memory of a host computer, video clip imagery of a target organ. Then, a quality value assigned to the video clip imagery may be identified in connection with the retrieved video clip imagery. A measurement of the target organ is computed based upon the retrieved video clip imagery. Finally, a confidence in respect to the computed measurement is determined based upon the identified quality value and the confidence determination displayed in a user interface provided by the host computer.

Process for the transformation of water - sensitive ceramic powders into a flowable granulate

Dispensing pump

A dispensing pump for application to a product container includes an elongated housing having a recess in a sidewall thereof and a flexible bulbous diaphragm seated over the recess for a trigger-type actuation as the housing is gripped in the manner of a handle. A variable volume pump chamber is defined by the diaphragm together with the recess, and an inlet passage is provided in the housing through which the product passes from the container into the recess. The diaphragm has an annular inner skirt for closing the inlet passage in response to axial deformation of the diaphragm, as well as intermediate and outer annular skirts. The intermediate skirt has a lower free edge portion normally covering a discharge port in the housing which communicates with the pump housing, and the outer skirt has a lower free edge portion normally covering a vent port in the housing which communicates with the atmosphere. The lower edge portions of the intermediate and outer skirts are of resilient flexible materials so as to respectively uncover the discharge and vent ports in response to a given fluid pressure therewithin. Accordingly, the inlet passage is closed upon depression of the diaphragm and the discharge passage is simultaneously uncovered to permit the contents of the diaphragm to be discharged. Upon release of the diaphragm the vacuum pressure thereby created effects a closing of the discharge passage and an opening of the inlet passage for refilling of the pump chamber. As the dispensable product is withdrawn from the container, the vacuum pressure therein created effects an opening of the vent passage and permits air to flow into the container.

Method and apparatus for making a nonwoven fibrous electret web from free-fiber and polar liquid

A method and apparatus for charging fibers that contain a nonconductive polymer. A polar liquid 32, 34 is sprayed onto free-fibers 24, and the free-fibers 24 are then collected to form an entangled nonwoven fibrous web 25 that may contain a portion of the polar liquid. The nonwoven web 25 is then dried 38. By applying an effective amount of polar liquid 32, 34 onto the nonconductive free-fibers 24 before forming the nonwoven web 25, followed by drying 38, the individual fibers 24 become charged. The method and apparatus enable the fibers 24 to be charged during web manufacture without subsequent processing.

Intrauterine fallopian tube occlusion device and method for use

An occlusion device (10) for actively occluding the orifices (12) of the fallopian tubes (14) using the shape of the uterine cavity (16) as a guide to proper positioning of the occlusion device (10) includes a resilient body (18) including an elongated member (28) having a first end (30) and second end (32), and a first orifice plug (20) secured at first end (30) of the elongated member (28) and a second orifice plug (22) secured at second end (32) of the elongated member (28). The first and second orifice plugs (20, 22) are shaped and dimensioned to seat at the orifices (12) of the fallopian tubes (14) or within the fallopian tubes (14) as the elongated member (28) spreads outwardly with the first end (30) and second end (32) moving apart.

Dip tube for hand operated dispensing device

An improved dip tube for a hand operated dispensing device is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending dip tube having an outer surface and an inner surface for defining a wall thickness therebetween. A plurality of surface projections protrude from the outer surface of the dip tube and extend longitudinally along the dip tube. The plurality of surface projections are uniformly disposed about the dip tube for defining a plurality of recessed portions therebetween. The plurality of surface projections define major wall thickness portions for providing structural strength for the dip tube. The improved dip tube provides a conventional cross-section area of the internal channel with a reduced volume of material used in the construction of the improved dip tube.

Exhaust system with exhaust gas turbocharger, ejector and exhaust gas catalytic converter

Abgasanalage (1) einer Brennkraftmaschine, umfassend einen Abgasturbolader (2), wenigstens eine Umgehungsleitung (3) sowie einen Ejektor (4), umfassend einen Ejektoreinströmbereich (8), der sich unmittelbar stromabwärts an den Turbinenaustritt (5) anschließt und einen sich konisch verjüngenden Rohrleitungsabschnitt bildet, eine Mischstrecke (9), die einen weitgehend konstanten Rohrleitungsdurchmesser innehat sowie einen Diffusorbereich (10), der einen sich konisch vergrößernden Rohrleitungsabschnitt bildet, wobei innerhalb mindestens eines konisch ausgebildeten Rohrleitungsabschnitts des Ejektors (4) wenigstens ein Abgaskatalysator (11, 12) angeordnet ist. Ein erster Abgaskatalysator (11) ist innerhalb des Ejektoreinströmbereichs (8) und/oder ein zweiter Abgaskatalysator (12) innerhalb des Diffusorbereichs (10) angeordnet, wobei die Katalysatorträgermaterialien der beiden Abgaskatalysatoren (11, 12) unterschiedlich sind. Das Katalysatorträgermaterial des ersten Abgaskatalysators (11) bildet einen Mehrwegeabgaskatalysator und das des zweiten Abgaskatalysators (12) einen Partikelfilter. Wenigstens ein Abgaskatalysator (11, 12), der innerhalb eines konischen Rohrleitungsabschnitts des Ejektors (4) angeordnet ist, weist eine konische Formgestalt auf. Exhaust system (1) of an internal combustion engine, comprising an exhaust gas turbocharger (2), at least one bypass line (3) and an ejector (4), comprising an ejector inflow area (8) which is immediately downstream of the turbine outlet (5) and a conically tapering area pipeline section, a mixing section (9) which has a largely constant pipeline diameter and a diffuser area (10) which forms a conically enlarging pipeline section, with at least one exhaust gas catalytic converter (11, 12) is arranged. A first exhaust gas catalytic converter (11) is arranged inside the ejector inflow area (8) and/or a second exhaust gas catalytic converter (12) inside the diffuser area (10), the catalyst support materials of the two exhaust ...

Method for knock control of internal combustion engine, involves assigning knocking limit, and determining operating point and cylinder-selective default value for gradient of knock level curve in response to firing angle

The method involves assigning knocking limit, and determining an operating point and cylinder-selective default value (13) for a gradient of a knock level curve in response to a firing angle (2). The operating point- and cylinder-selective default value for the knock level curve gradient is stored in a control unit. A regulator is provided with an actual value, an adaptable reference value and a manipulated variable. An operating point- and cylinder-selective adaptation is carried out during the operation of an internal combustion engine. An independent claim is provided for a device for performing the knock control method.

Genes associated with diseases of the kidney

The invention provides novel kidney disease-associated genes and polypeptides encoded by those genes. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, and antibodies. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing diseases of the kidney.

Linear or rotational motor driver identification

A mechanism for assigning unique addresses to identical devices attached to a serial bus is presented. Each device has at least one output and is provided with a storage device to provide a configurable portion of a bus address having a fixed portion and a configurable portion. The device is further provided with circuitry, coupled to the storage device and the output, to determine a state of the output and use the state to configure the configurable portion. Once the configurable portion is configured, the bus address uniquely identifies the device. Such configuration allows more than one such device to be coupled to the same serial bus, e.g., an I 2 C bus.

Linear or rotational motor driver identification

A mechanism for assigning unique addresses to identical devices attached to a serial bus is presented. Each device has at least one output and is provided with a storage device to provide a configurable portion of a bus address having a fixed portion and a configurable portion. The device is further provided with circuitry, coupled to the storage device and the output, to determine a state of the output and use the state to configure the configurable portion. Once the configurable portion is configured, the bus address uniquely identifies the device. Such configuration allows more than one such device to be coupled to the same serial bus, e.g., an I 2 C bus.

Process for the transformation of water - sensitive ceramic powders into a flowable granulate

A water-sensitive ceramic powder, in particular aluminium nitride, is provided with a hydrophobic coating. The coated powder is dispersed in water with addition of a nonionic surfactant selected from the group of ethylene oxide adducts having an HLB value of from 10 to 14 together with a binder. Subsequently the aqueous slip is processed into a flowable (free-flowing) granulated powder. The nonionic surfactant, which is used in an amount sufficient to form a monomolecular coating, makes possible good dispersion of the hydrophobically coated powder in water.

Process for converting water sensitive ceramic powders into a free flowing granulated powder

A water sensitive ceramic powder, in particular aluminum nitride, is provided with a hydrophobic coating. The coated powder is dispersed in water with addition of a binder and a nonionic surfactant from the group comprising ethylene oxide adducts with an HLB value of from 10 to 14. Subsequently the aqueous slip is converted into a free flowing granulated powder. The nonionic surfactant, which is added in an amount sufficient to give a monomolecular layer, makes possible a good dispersion of the hydrophobically coated powder in water.

Method of preparing pourable powder from ceramic powder susceptible to water

Engineered landing pads for gene targeting in plants

Disclosed is a method for producing a transgenic plant or plant tissue, the method comprising: providing a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lacks sequence homology with genomic DNA of a host plant cell, and at least one targeting endonuclease recognition site, wherein the at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the host plant cell flank the at least one targeting endonuclease recognition site, and wherein the at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the host plant cell do not comprise an open reading frame; and may comprise one of more of the nucleotide sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1-10 wherein in the sequences are as disclosed in the specification; transforming the host plant cell or plant tissue comprising the host plant cell with the nucleic acid molecule, wherein the nucleic acid molecule is stably integrated into the genome of the host plant cell; and generating plant tissue or regenerating a plant from the plant cell transformed with the nucleic acid molecule.

A Method to determine the end-of-live of a vacuum interrupter

A method to determine the end-of-life of a vacuum interrupter, the method comprising for each fault current detected, monitoring at least one parameter associated with the fault current to be interrupted or an operation of the vacuum interrupter to interrupt the fault current; using the at least one parameter to determine a single operation percent life consumed value for the vacuum interrupter, the single operation percent life consumed value being associated with interrupting the fault current; determining a cumulative percent life consumed for the vacuum interrupter, the cumulative percent life consumed being an accumulation of each of the single operation percent life consumed values corresponding to each of the detected fault currents.

Method and apparatus for creating consumer friendly hay bales

A method and apparatus for providing easy to be handled, convenient, partially sized bales of hay, fastened together to form a single, “full-size” bale of hay. These partially sized bales made by a baler and then combined together via a bale aggregator.

Gene Expression Profiling in Tumor Tissue Biopsies

Microscope for measuring total reflection fluorescence

Currently, relatively weak light sources with low light intensities are used in wide-field microscopes. Inevitably, focusing in the pupil plane thereby results in low light intensities in the sample, since the output of the light source is distributed over a very large sample area. However, there are also wide-field technologies requiring very high intensities, for example, photo-activated localization (PAL) microscopy. It is the object of the invention to allow, with little expenditure, the flexible adjustment of the illumination light intensity in the sample. For this purpose, a laser (2) is used for a light source, and a variable lens (10) is arranged in the illumination beam path thus making a variable adjustment of a beam cross section of the illumination light in an intermediate image plane possible, wherein a divergence of the illumination light is identical for different beam cross sections. In this way, the size of the visual field of the microscope can be flexibly adjusted. Thus, the intensity of the laser illumination light in the sample (5) can be varied in a wide range of values.

High-resolution scanning microscopy

Mikroskop und Verfahren zur hochauflösenden Scanning-Mikroskopie einer Probe (2), bei dem – die Probe (2) beleuchtet wird, – mindestens ein scannend über die Probe (2) geführter Punkt- oder Linien-Spot (14) in ein Einzelbild (17) abgebildet wird, wobei der Spot (14) unter einem Abbildungsmaßstab beugungsbegrenzt in das Einzelbild (17) abgebildet wird und das Einzelbild (17) ruhend in einer Detektionsebene (18) liegt, – für verschiedene Scanpositionen das Einzelbild (17) mit einer Ortauflösung erfaßt wird, welche unter Berücksichtigung des Abbildungsmaßstabes mindestens doppelt so groß ist wie eine Halbwertsbreite des beugungsbegrenzten Einzelbildes (17), so daß eine Beugungsstruktur des Einzelbildes (17) erfaßt wird, – für jede Scanposition die Beugungsstruktur des Einzelbildes (17) ausgewertet wird und ein Bild der Probe (2) erzeugt wird, das eine Auflösung aufweist, die über die Beugungsgrenze gesteigert ist, wobei – ein Detektorarray (24) bereitgestellt wird, das Pixel (25) aufweist und größer ist als das Einzelbild (17), und – Strahlung des Einzelbildes aus der Detektionsebene (18) nicht-abbildend auf die Pixel (25) des Detektorarrays (24) umverteilt wird, – wobei mindestens zwei Umverteilungselemente vorgesehen sind die parallel mit Detektionslicht beaufschlagt sind und wobei sich das Detektionslicht zumindest teilweise bezüglich seiner spektralen Zusammensetzung unterscheidet und Strahlung aus den mindestens zwei Umverteilungselementen auf die Pixel eines Detektorarrays gelangt. Microscope and method for high-resolution scanning microscopy of a sample (2), in which - the sample (2) is illuminated, - at least one point or line spot (14) guided over the sample (2) in a single image (17 ), wherein the spot (14) is imaged diffraction-limited into the single image (17) under a magnification and the single image (17) is at rest in a detection plane (18), - the individual image (17) is detected with a spatial resolution for different scan positions which is at least ...

High-resolution scanning microscopy

Microscope and method for high resolution scanning microscopy of a sample, wherein the sample is illuminated; at least one point spot or line spot, which is guided in a scanning manner over the sample, is imaged into a still image; wherein the spot is imaged in a diffraction limited manner into the still image with magnification, and the still image lies still in a plane of detection; the still image is detected for different scan positions with a spatial resolution, which, taking into consideration the magnification, is at least twice as high as a full width at half maximum of the diffraction-limited still image, so that a diffraction pattern of the still image is detected; the diffraction pattern of the still image is evaluated for each scan position, and an image of the sample is generated that has a resolution that is increased beyond the diffraction limit, wherein a detector array is provided that has pixels and is larger than the still image; and radiation of the still image from the plane of detection is redistributed in a non-imaging manner among the pixels of the detector array; wherein at least two redistribution elements are provided that are exposed in parallel to the detection light, and wherein the detection light is different at least partially with respect to its spectral composition, and the radiation from the at least two redistribution elements reaches the pixels of a detector array.

Apparatus for the production of thin flat glass

Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von dünnem Flachglas, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß ein Formkörper verwendet wird, dessen Querschnitt nach unten abnimmt, wobei das geschmolzene Glas an beiden Außenseiten nach unten strömt und beide Glasströme an der Unterkante zu einem Glasband vereinigt werden, wobei Einrichtungen an beiden Seiten des Formkörpers die. Breite des Glasbandes beeinflussen, wobei eine Wärmequelle an der Unterkante des Formkörpers angeordnet ist, welche die Temperatur der innersten Schicht des herabfließenden Glases in Kontakt mit der Unterkante mindestens auf der Entglasungstemperatur des Glases hält, und gleichzeitig infolge der Kühlung der äußeren Oberfläche des herabfließenden Glases die Oberflächentemperatur des herabfließenden Glases bei einer Temperatur hält, die einer Viskosität des Glases von 30000 bis 1000000 dPas entspricht. Apparatus for the production of thin flat glass, characterized in that a shaped body is used, the cross section of which decreases downward, the molten glass flows downwards on both outer sides and both glass streams are united at the lower edge into a glass band, means being provided on both sides of the glass sheet Shaped body. Width of the glass ribbon, wherein a heat source is disposed at the lower edge of the shaped body, which keeps the temperature of the innermost layer of the downflowing glass in contact with the lower edge at least on the devitrification temperature of the glass, and at the same time as a result of the cooling of the outer surface of the downflowing glass Surface temperature of the downflowing glass at a temperature corresponding to a viscosity of the glass of 30,000 to 1,000,000 dPas.

On-board fuel vapor collection, condensation, storage and distribution system for a vehicle

An on-board fuel vapor recovery system draws vapors from a fuel tank, compresses the vapors, and then cools the compressed vapors to form a condensate liquid fuel which is stored in an auxiliary condensate tank for introduction to an engine for enhanced cold start operation.

Method fop applying powder layers onto substrate has a reciprocating scraper to remove excess powder for recycling

Es wird eine Vorrichtung (51) zum Auftragen von Schichten eines pulverförmigen Materials (71) mit einem Beschichter (52) beschrieben, der zum Auftragen einer Materialschicht (71) zwischen zwei Endpositionen hin- und herbewegbar ist und eine Klinge (56) zum Abtragen von überschüssigem Material beim Auftragen einer Materialschicht (71) aufweist. Die Vorrichtung (51) ist gekennzeichnet durch eine Materialtransporteinrichtung (53), mit der Material von einer Seite der Klinge (56) auf die andere Seite der Klinge transportiert werden kann. Die Vorrichtung weist insbesondere den Vorteil auf, dass Materialschichten (71) ohne Materialverlust aufgetragen werden können und ist insbesondere in einer Lasersintervorrichtung einsetzbar.

Device and method for building up a three-dimensional object layer by layer

The invention relates to a device for building up a three-dimensional object by compacting layer by layer a powdered building material in the locations in the respective layers that correspond to the object. Said device comprises a container (25) arranged in the device; a support device (26) which can be vertically adjusted in the container and the top of which forms a construction platform (78) on which the three-dimensional object is produced layer by layer; a coating device (27) for applying the powdery building material onto the construction platform or onto a previously compacted layer; and an energy source (6) that provides a beam (9) for compacting the powdery building material. Outlet openings (90) in a zone below the container (25) in the device (1) allow a directed flow of a fluid medium to be emitted onto edge zones of the container (25) in a directional manner.

Device and method for applying layers of a powdery material to a surface

Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection

In some examples, a system includes an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) having at least one sensor configured to generate a stream of usage data; and an analytical stream processing component comprising: a communication component that receives the stream of usage data; a memory configured to store at least a portion of the stream of usage data and at least one model for detecting a safety event signature, wherein the at least one model is trained based as least in part on a set of usage data generated by one or more other articles of PPE of a same type as the article of PPE; and one or more computer processors configured to: detect the safety event signature in the stream of usage data based on processing the stream of usage data with the model, and generate an output in response to detecting the safety event signature.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection

In some examples, a system includes an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) having at least one sensor configured to generate a stream of usage data; and an analytical stream processing component comprising: a communication component that receives the stream of usage data; a memory configured to store at least a portion of the stream of usage data and at least one model for detecting a safety event signature, wherein the at least one model is trained based as least in part on a set of usage data generated by one or more other articles of PPE of a same type as the article of PPE; and one or more computer processors configured to: detect the safety event signature in the stream of usage data based on processing the stream of usage data with the model, and generate an output in response to detecting the safety event signature.

Manually actuated pump

An improved manually actuated pump is disclosed for dispensing a volume of liquid from a container, comprising a body having a duct with a duct conduit communicating with the body. A piston is disposed within the body for slidably sealing with the duct to define a pump chamber with at least a portion of the piston being disposed external to the body defining a piston stem having a stem passage extending therethrough. A spring biases the piston into an extended position. An induction tube is received within the duct conduit for providing fluid communication between the liquid within the container and the pump chamber. A first one-way valve enables the flow of the liquid only from the container into the pump chamber whereas a second one-way valve enables the flow of the liquid only from the pump chamber into the stem passage. An actuator having a terminal orifice communicates with the stem passage for discharging a volume of the liquid from the container through the terminal orifice upon a longitudinal movement of the actuator from the extended position to a retracted position by an operator.

Electrodeless lamp with bulb rotation

An electrodeless lamp bulb (12) is rotated at sufficient rate to obviate isolated discharges. A coaxially excited electrodeless lamp bulb (12) is rotated in such manner that different regions of the bulb are near the high field region caused by the inner coaxial conductor, thus preventing arc attachment from occurring. An electrodeless lamp bulb (12) is rotated at a high speed sufficient to improve lamp efficiency and reduce cooling requirement. An electrodeless lamp bulb (12) is provided with wall of reduced thickness at the area of the bulb (12) where it is desired to condense the fill upon turning off the power, thus providing for quicker starting.

Nanoparticle-modified carbon-ceramic brake discs

Carbon-ceramic brake discs, the remaining porosity in which, after infiltration with a carbide-forming element and reaction of this element with at least part of the carbon in the preliminary body of the carbon-ceramic brake disc to form carbides, is at least partly filled with particles whose average diameter is in the range from 0.5 nm to 20 nm, and a process for producing carbon- ceramic brake discs with reduced porosity, wherein carbon-ceramic brake discs are treated with a solution of organic compounds of boron, zirconium, titanium, silicon or aluminum or mixtures of such compounds, the cited organic compounds being present as sols in an organic solvent, after removal from the sol bath the brake discs treated in this way are dried in an oven at a heating rate of between 30 K/h and 300 K/h under air or protective gas and are then tempered at a final temperature of between 350° C. and 800° C. for between 20 minutes and 120 minutes

Energy recovery ventilation effectiveness calculation and indication

This disclosure relates generally to air handling systems for buildings, more particularly to energy recovery ventilation systems, and specifically to a calculation/estimation of effectiveness which may be used for informational and maintenance purposes.

Moldable compositions and methods of using thereof

The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of resisting slumping and cracking when allowed to dry and harden. Embodiments of the moldable composition comprise water, fillers including arrowroot and kaolin clay, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate), one or more pH adjusters (e.g., triethanolamine, sodium bicarbonate), a humectant (e.g., propylene glycol, glycerin), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil), and optionally at least one additive.

HAND SPRAYER MOUNTED ON A CONTAINER WITH INCLINED NECK.

SUB-AMMUNITION PROJECTILE

L'invention concerne un projectile à sous-munitions comportant une bande de stabilisation (4) dépliable disposée à l'arrière du projectile, dans lequel le projectile (1) comprend un détonateur (3) avec un porte-percuteur (9) pouvant coulisser axialement et un tiroir (11) avec charge de détonateur (12), pouvant coulisser transversalement à l'axe longitudinal (10) du projectile, d'une position de sûreté dans une position d'allumage. Pour obtenir que même dans un projectile à sous-munitions sans effet cinétique, le tiroir (11) qui porte la charge de détonation (12) soit déplacé de sa position de sûreté dans sa position d'allumage, après lancement du projectile sur une région-cible, l'invention propose de relier le tiroir (11) et la bande de stabilisation (4) à une bande de traction (16) guidée sur un élément de renvoi (15), de manière que la bande de traction (16) déplace le tiroir (11) dans sa position d'allumage, lorsque la bande de stabilisation (4) est dépliée.

PROJECTILE AT SUBMUNITIONS

Obstetrical vacuum extractor with over-traction release

A vacuum extractor for obstetrical use comprises a vacuum cup at one end of an elongated stem having a handle at the opposite end. The vacuum cup is sealed over a portion of the head of the fetus and a vacuum source, usually operating through the stem, connects to the inner side of the cup and secures it to the fetal head. A strain sensor is connected to the stem. When the force applied to the cup through the handle and stem exceeds a predetermined maximum, a valve connecting the vacuum pressure to the atmosphere is opened so as to release the vacuum pressure from the cup. Another extractor comprises an elongated hollow stem having one or more apertures along its length, a vacuum source connected to a cup supported on the stem, and a handle member which includes a traction limiting element operative to open and close the apertures.

Gene expression profiling in biopsied tumor tissues

Methods for assessment of multiple sclerosis activity

Electrical conduit fixture

An electrical conduit fixture for directing wire within the conduit through a directional change includes a body having walls defining an inlet and an outlet with the outlet being oriented 90° from the inlet, the body being formed in at least two matable sections with a portion of the inlet being formed in a first body section and a portion of the inlet being formed in the second body section and an arrangement for removably fastening the body sections in a mated relationship.

Encryption in a secure computerized gaming system

An architecture and method for a gaming-specific platform are disclosed that features secure storage and verification of game code and other data, provides the ability to securely exchange data with a computerized wagering gaming system, and does so in a manner that is straightforward and easy to manage. Some embodiments provide the ability to identify game program code as certified or approved, such as by the Nevada Gaming Regulations Commission or other regulatory agency. These and other functions make use of encryption, including digital signatures and hash functions as well as other encryption methods.

Automated movement detection with audio and visual information

The embodiments contemplate systems and methods for detecting moving tissue within an object. In one such method, a first and second ultrasound pulse are transmitted at a first sample volume within an object. A first echo signal of the first ultrasound pulse is received from the first sample volume and a second echo signal of the second ultrasound pulse is received from the first sample volume. An estimate of position displacement data of the first sample volume is computed from the first and second echo signals, and the estimate of position displacement data is compared to a predetermined position displacement data threshold indicative of moving tissue. A determination is made, based on the comparison, whether the first sample volume corresponds to moving tissue and, based on the determination, the transmitting, receiving, computing and determining is repeated for a second sample volume.

Method and apparatus for making a nonwoven fibrous electret web from free-fiber and polar liquid

A method and apparatus for charging fibers that contain a nonconductive polymer. A polar liquid (32, 34) is sprayed onto free-fibers (24), and the free-fibers (24) are then collected to form an entangled nonwoven fibrous web (25) that may contain a portion of the polar liquid. The nonwoven web (25) is then dried (38). By applying an effective amount of polar liquid (32, 34) onto the nonconductive free-fibers (24) before forming the nonwoven web (25), followed by drying (38), the individual fibers (24) become charged. The method and apparatus enable the fibers (24) to be charged during web manufacture without subsequent processing.

Vascular treatment devices and methods

An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure.

COMPOSITE OF BENZO- AND PIRIDO- PIRIDAZINONE AND PIRIDAZINOTIONA

Closure device providing visual confirmation of occlusion

A closure 130, 131 for the likes of a "zip lock" bag 27 includes a surface alteration such as a slit 163 on at least one of the closure strips 134 that opens or closes upon occlusion of the closure to provide a visual confirmation of the occlusion. The surface alteration extends through a first material of the closure and into a second material 165 of the closure; the first material substantially surrounding the second material. When the surface alteration is closed the second material 165 is hidden from view so that when the surface alteration is opened when the closure is occluded, the second material which may be of a distinctive colour is visible.

Encryption in a secure computerized gaming system

The present invention provides an architecture and method for a gaming-specific platform that features secure storage ( 354 ) and verification ( 366 ) of game code and other data, provides the ability to securely exchange data with a computerized wagering gaming system, and does so in a manner that is straightforward and easy to manage. Some embodiments of the invention provide the ability to identify game program code as certified or approved, such as by the Nevada Gaming Regulations Commission or other regulatory agency. The invention provides these and other functions by use of encryption ( 216 ), including digital signatures ( 220 ) and hash functions ( 210 ) as well as other encryption methods.

Metering fluid sprinkling container

METERING FLUID SPRINKLING CONTAINER ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An apparatus is disclosed for receiving and measuring a quantity of fluid from a filling device comprising a container having a substan-tially flat container bottom for resting on a horizontal surface. The container has a translucent sidewall with markings disposed on the sidewall enabling an operator to determine the quantity of fluid therein by viewing the fluid level in the container relative to the markings. A sealing valve is disposed proximate the container bottom and adapted to receive fluid from the filling device enabling the container to be filled to a desired fluid level from the fluid filling device. A dis-pensing orifice is in fluid communication with the interior of the con-tainer for dispensing fluid therefrom. The apparatus is suitable for metering and mixing different proportions of different fluids prior to dispensing from the dispensing orifice.

Vascular treatment devices and methods

Valve assembly with integral plastic spring

VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL PLASTIC SPRING ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A valve assembly for use with an aerosol container having an integral plastic spring acting between the valve stem and the valve body. A problem in the art has been the production of low cost reliable valves for aerosol containers. The solution presented by this invention is to eliminate the use of a separate spring by providing a plurality of resilient legs extending from either the valve stem base or the valve body. The valve body is disposed within the aerosol container adjacent a sealing gasket having a central aperture for receiving a valve stem extending therethrough. The valve stem has a valve stem sealing base for movement within an internal body cavity of the valve body to seal the valve stem when the vase engages the sealing gasket and for enabling fluid flow when the base is displaced from the sealing gasket. The invention incorporates a plurality of resilient legs extending from the valve stem base for co-operation with an inclined surface either being a tapered or curved surface extending within the valve body to bias the stem sealer into engagement with the sealing gasket. File No. PAT6156

Forwardly extending product information tags for electronic shelf labels

An elongated, forwardly extending product information tag preferably die-cut from a thin sheet of plastics material to provide an integral proximal mounting portion, an elongated intermediate portion and a distal display portion, wherein the display portion includes a die-cut area defining, in one embodiment, a pair of spaced lower flexible tabs for engagement under the spring clips on the back of a standard ESL, and an upper elongated flexible flap for engagement over the top of the back of the ESL into the standard slotted area provided therein. In a second embodiment, the display portion includes a die-cut area of rectangular configuration.

Dispensing pump

Additive manufacturing apparatus, system, and method

An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object using a resin or other flowable material in a layer-by-layer technique uses a roller or other applicator to carry a layer of the flowable material to an application site, an exposure device to emit electromagnetic waves to apply the layer to the object to build the object, and optionally further including an initial exposure with emitted electromagnetic waves to at least partially solidify the layer of the flowable material prior to the roller carrying the layer to the application site.

Obstetrical vacuum extractor with over-traction release

A vacuum extractor for obstetrical use comprises a vacuum cup at one end of an elongated stem having a handle at the opposite end. The vacuum cup is sealed over a portion of the head of the fetus and a vacuum source, usually operating through the stem, connects to the inner side of the cup and secures it to the fetal head. A strain sensor is connected to the stem. When the force applied to the cup through the handle and stem exceeds a predetermined maximum, a valve connecting the vacuum pressure to the atmosphere is opened so as to release the vacuum pressure from the cup.

Vascular treatment device

A vascular treatment device may include (1) a handle having a motor, a trigger, and a male coupling, and (2) a cartridge, engageable to the handle, having a female coupling, a wire, and a sheath fixed to the cartridge. When the female coupling is not engaged to the male coupling, the sheath may cover the distal end of the wire, allowing safe advancement of the device into the patient's vasculature, and when the female coupling is engaged by the male coupling, the distal end of the wire may be exposed from the sheath and used.

Methods for detecting knocking combustion during operation of internal combustion engine, involves arranging multiple knock sensors on housing of internal combustion engine

The method involves arranging multiple knock sensors (4a,4b) on housing (3) of an internal combustion engine (2). A decision is taken in addition to a comparison of the signals of the knock sensors, whether the signal of a single knock sensor, a number of knock sensors or all knock sensors are used to detect knocking combustion. An independent claim is also included for a device for detecting knocking combustion during operation of an internal combustion engine.

Wheeled weight training sled with elevated tow hook

A weight training sled having (i) a chassis, (ii) longitudinally spaced rotatable wheels in contact with ground, (iii) a pair of laterally spaced push handles proximate a first longitudinal end of the chassis and (iv) a brake for applying resistance to one of the wheels, characterized by an elevated tow hook.

Transducer array imaging system

The embodiments contemplate methods and devices for communicating an acoustic emission via an array of transducers and wirelessly communicating data via a transceiver. The transceiver may be in communication with the array of transducers. The embodiments also contemplate providing power for the acoustic emission via a power source and processing the data at a relatively remote location with respect to the power source. In addition, the embodiments contemplate providing an indication at a relatively remote location with respect to the power source. The indication may provide, at least in part, numerical information regarding the acoustic emission.

Genes associated with diseases of the kidney

The invention provides novel kidney disease-associated genes and polypeptides encoded by those genes. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, and antibodies. The invention further provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing diseases of the kidney.

Gene expression profiling in biopsied tumor tissues

Energy recovery ventilation control system

A control system comprising a temperature sensor, an enthalpy sensor and a processor capable of receiving said temperature and enthalpy signals and further capable of controlling the operation of an energy recovery ventilation wheel based at least in part on said temperature and enthalpy signals.

System and process for implementing commercial breaks in programming

A system and process is provided for determining, selecting and identifying commercial and/or non-commercial segments for insertion into a break in a given programming signal. In one embodiment, a break planner (204) is provid ed in a media stream planner (104). The break planner (204) utilizes at least o ne parameter provided by at least one of an ad campaign (102), an active segmen ts list (202), a viewer profile database, and a prior inserts history to determine which segment to insert into a given break in a programming signal . Such determination may be made real-time or on a pre-determined basis and ma y be communicated to an advertisement inserter (108) which provides such "segments" to a transmission system (112) for insertion into a transmitted o r otherwise communicated programming signal. In an alternative embodiment, the selection and insertion processes may be accomplished in a personal video recorder.

Flexures

Various embodiments of a MEMs structure including flexures movably supporting a reflective face are disclosed.

Weight training sled

A weight training sled (100) characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels (130) in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles (140) with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips (143), and (C) an elevated tow hook (160).

Additive manufacturing apparatus, system, and method

An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support assembly having a build platform with a build area; a deposition mechanism configured for producing a three-dimensional object on the build platform using a flowable resin; a carriage configured for movement through the build area; a vat mounted on the carriage to contain the flowable resin; a roller having a smooth, cylindrical outer surface configured to be partially submerged in the flowable resin in the vat. The roller is rotatably mounted on the carriage and configured for rotating to carry the flowable resin on the outer surface from the vat to an application site within the build area. An exposure device mounted on the carriage and configured for emitting electromagnetic waves through an outlet toward an exposure site within the build area to solidify the applied resin.

Vascular treatment devices and methods

An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure. WO 2012/068166 PCT/US2011/060860 C.0) C.0-

Varicose vein dissector and removal apparatus

A varicose vein dissector and removal apparatus includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a dissector extending from the first end of the handle and a hook extending from the second end of the handle, and a blade positioned within the dissector for movement between a use position and a storage position. The apparatus is used by creating an initial incision in skin over a varicose vein to be removed, advancing the dissector into the incision and dissecting around the varicose vein to be removed, pushing the dissector against an inner surface of the skin a predetermined distance from the initial incision, exposing the blade by moving it from its storage position to its use position and creating a second incision in the skin letting the dissector protrude out of the skin, and grasping the vein with the hook and removing the vein.

Gene expression profiling in biopsied tumor tissues

The invention concerns sensitive methods to measure mRNA levels in biopsied tumor tissues, including archived paraffin-embedded biopsy material. Th invention also concerns breast cancer gene sets important in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and methods for assigning the most optimal treatment options to breast cancer patient based upon knowledge derived from gene expression studies.

Coordinated fault protection system

A power distribution protection system and method uses communications to coordinate operation of fault protection devices. Communications may be prioritized wherein messages of a lower priority are held or discarded in favor of messages of a higher priority, for example, messages indicating a fault condition. The devices may use multiple channel access schemes in accordance with a priority of a message to be communicated.

Light source which has no electrodes and is supplied with microwaves

The invention relates to a light source which has no electrodes and is supplied with microwaves, and in which a relatively high energy level is coupled to the bulb. This is achieved in that a plurality of energy oscillation types, which are essentially decoupled from one another, are produced in a microwave cavity. <IMAGE>

Intrauterine device

An intrauterine device for applying pressure to the walls of the uterine cavity includes a resilient body having an elongated member which includes a first end and a second end which are resiliently biased away from each other. The first end of the elongated member includes a first leg having a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongated member includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. A connection member is positioned between the first end of the first leg and the first end of the second leg. A first plug member is secured at the second end of the first leg and a second plug member is secured at the first end of the second leg. The first and second plug members are shaped and dimensioned for bearing against the walls of the uterine cavity as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and the second end moving apart. A method for preventing conception within the uterine cavity is also disclosed.

Corticosteroid synthesis-associated genes

The invention provides novel corticosteroid synthesis-associated genes and polypeptides encoded by those genes. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, antisense molecules and ribozymes. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing diseases associated with the altered expression of corticosteroid synthesis- associated genes.

Intrauterine fallopian tube occlusion device and method for use

Intrauterine device

An intrauterine device for applying pressure to the walls of the uterine cavity includes a resilient body having an elongated member which includes a first end and a second end which are resiliently biased away from each other. The first end of the elongated member includes a first leg having a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongated member includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. A first plug member is secured at the second end of the first leg and a second plug member is secured at the first end of the second leg. The first and second plug members are shaped and dimensioned for bearing against the walls of the uterine cavity as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and the second end moving apart. A method for preventing conception within the uterine cavity is also disclosed.

Fingertip sprayer mounted on an angle neck container

A manually operated pump dispenser assembly includes a container (10) having an angled neck (17) at its top opening (16) and a pump dispenser (21) mounted on the neck (17). The container neck (17) and dispenser (21) have a central axis (18) lying at an acute angle to the central axis (19) of the container (10). The neck axis (18) intersects the container wall (14), and a dip tube (23) suspended from the dispenser (21) lies along such axis and extends into an interior corner (26) of the container (10). Such interior corner (26) forms a well from which the entirety of contents of the container (10) is capable of being dispensed upon actuation of the dispenser (21) while holding the container (10) with the neck axis (18) substantially upright. An external hump (27) is located adjacent the neck (17) forming a shoulder (28) which fits against an operator's hand (see Fig. 8). <IMAGE>

Heterocyclic amides useful as protein modulators.

Se describen compuestos que tienen la fórmula: (ver Fórmula) en donde q, r, s, A, B, C, RA1, RA2, RB1, RB2, RC1, RC2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R14, R15, R16, y R17, son como se definen en la presente memoria, o un tautómero de los mismos, o una sal, en particular una sal farmacéuticamente aceptable de los mismos.

Energy recovery ventilation effectiveness calculation and indication

This disclosure relates generally to air handling systems for buildings, more particularly to energy recovery ventilation systems, and specifically to a calculation/estimation of effectiveness which may be used for informational and maintenance purposes.

Tamper indicating closure assembly

A tamper indicating closure assembly for a removable closure cap includes a removable overcap which completely surrounds the closure cap, the overcap having a transparent window, and a rupturable membrane intermediate the closure cap and the overcap being exposed through the window. One portion of the membrane is secured to the closure cap and another portion thereof is secured to the overcap so that relative movement between the overcap and the closure cap causes an unsecured portion of the membrane to tear.