DEVICE OF ASSEMBLY Of AND a ITS ENGINE PUMPING INSTALLATION Of DRIVE IN the HYDRAULIC COMPARTMENT Of an APPARATUS LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR OF FUEL

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

En référence à la Figure 1 la présente invention concerne un véhicule de camping, en particulier camping-car, caravane, bus de camping ou analogue, comprenant un intérieur de véhicule (1), lequel comporte au moins deux zones d'utilisation, en particulier une partie salle d'eau (2) et une partie habitation (3), les au moins deux zones d'utilisation, en particulier la partie salle d'eau (2) et la partie habitation (3) pouvant être séparées l'une de l'autre par une cloison (4) comprenant plusieurs segments de paroi (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) dont au moins deux (5c, 5d) sont pivotants autour d'un axe agencé perpendiculairement à un plancher (9) du véhicule, l'un des au moins deux segments pivotants étant un segment de porte (5c), lequel est monté pivotant en un premier côté longitudinal (6) sur un segment de maintien de porte (5b) et pouvant, en un second côté longitudinal (7) opposé au premier côté longitudinal, être relié de façon détachable à un segment de liaison de porte (5d).

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

CONTROL RIGIDE-DEROULEE WITH POLYMERIC SHEATH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF CONTROL RIGIDE-DEROULEE

La conduite rigide-déroulée pour l'industrie pétrolière comporte un tube métallique 10 composé d'au moins deux tronçons de tube assemblés bout à bout par une soudure 13. Une couche de matériau isolant 11 recouvre les tronçons de tube en laissant les extrémités des tronçons libres. Un manchon annulaire en matériau de remplissage 14 recouvre le tube métallique dépourvu de couche de matériau isolant. Une gaine en matériau polymère 12 recouvre au moins une portion dudit manchon annulaire en matériau de remplissage 14 pour renforcer le tube acier 10 afin d'augmenter notablement la raideur en flexion de la conduite rigide lorsqu'elle subit des déformations dans le domaine plastique du tube acier 10.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUTHENTICATION PARAMETERS AND SOFTWARE IMAGES IN SECURE NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS

Procédé pour effectuer un téléchargement sécurisé d'une image d'amorce vers un environnement d'amorçage à distance d'un système informatique. Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'environnement d'amorçage à distance et une source d'images d'amorces effectuent un échange d'image d'amorce à travers un canal d'authentification. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, des données liées à l'échange d'image d'amorce sont transmises dans un tunnel dans le canal d'authentification pour protéger l'échange d'image d'amorce contre des attaques susceptibles de compromettre la sécurité.

DEVICE OF ASSEMBLY Of AND a ITS ENGINE PUMPING INSTALLATION Of DRIVE IN the HYDRAULIC COMPARTMENT Of an APPARATUS LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR OF FUEL

Dispositif de montage dans le compartiment hydraulique (2) d'un appareil distributeur de carburant (1) d'un groupe de pompage (7) ainsi que du moteur d'entrainement (9) de ce groupe (7), ce moteur étant équipé d'une première poulie (10) entrainant une seconde poulie (8) fixée sur le groupe de pompage par l'intermédiaire d'une courroie de transmission(11), caractérisé en ce qu' il comporte : - un châssis (12) sur lequel est fixé le groupe de pompage (7), - une plaque de maintien (18) fixée au châssis (12), et comportant une languette d'articulation (33) munie d'une ouverture traversante formant palier (21), et - une plaque de montage (19) positionnée sous le châssis (12), sur laquelle le moteur électrique(9) est fixé, équipée de pattes d'articulation (22, 22') venant en prise dans l'ouvertures (21) et montée élastiquement de façon à garantir le maintien en tension de la courroie de transmission (11).

Brustkrebsresistenzprotein (BCRP) und für dieses kodierende DNA

A METHOD FOR PROVIDING PARAMETERS Of AUTHENTIFICATION AND SOFTWARE IMAGES IN ENVIRONMENTS OF PROTECTED NETWORKS

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE VIBRATION COMPONENT DURING INERTIAL [...]

SYSTEM Of ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL DIAGNOSES WITH VIDEO TRAINING IN REAL-TIME ON LINE

SYSTEM Of ANTIGIVRAGE/DEGIVRAGE, ITS MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND STRUCTURE Of AIRCRAFT INCORPORATING It

METHOD OF OBTAINING ACYLAMINE DERIVATIVES

Pressure plate for a tac coupling

La présente invention concerne un ensemble de plaque de pression (1) pour un embrayage à friction à rattrapage d'usure d'une chaîne cinématique automobile, avec un élément de plaque (2) réalisé en une ou plusieurs parties qui est préparé sur au moins une première face frontale axiale (3) pour une mise en contact par friction avec un disque d'embrayage, dans lequel, sur une deuxième face frontale axiale (4) détournée de la première face frontale (3), un anneau à rampes (6) composé d'une tôle métallique (5) est monté de manière solidaire en rotation à l'élément de plaque (2),, dans lequel l'anneau à rampes (6) présente plusieurs zones de rampe individuelles (7) remontant dans la direction circonférentielle; ainsi qu'un sous-ensemble de plaque de pression (10) pour un embrayage à friction d'une chaîne cinématique automobile, avec au moins un tel ensemble de plaque de pression (1); ainsi qu'un embrayage à friction pour une chaîne cinématique d'un véhicule automobile avec un tel sous-ensemble ...

SYSTEM OF WIRE DATA BUS IMPROVES

SYSTEM Of ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL DIAGNOSES WITH VIDEO TRAINING IN REAL-TIME ON LINE

FITTING OF FILTER HAS FUEL

SYSTEM AND PROCESS Of IMAGERY USING SOURCES OF RAYS XMONOENERGETIQUES.

Système d'imagerie (10) pour diverses imageries médicales et non médicales non invasives. Le système d'imagerie (10) comprend une source accordable (12) de rayons X pour émettre des rayons X (14) à spectre sensiblement monoénergétique, et un détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie pour générer un signal de sortie de détecteur en réponse à l'incidence des rayons X (20) sur le détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie. Le système d'imagerie (10) comprend également une unité de commande (22) de système comportant une unité de commande (30) de rayons X pour faire fonctionner la source accordable (12) de rayons X et les circuits d'acquisition de données (32) afin d'acquérir le signal de sortie du détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS OF DETECTION PER FIBEROPTIC OF MULTIPLE PARAMETERS Of a SYSTEM OF TURBOSHAFT ENGINE.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

AND PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE OF ORDER FOR an ELEVATOR OPERATING SYSTEM HAS TWO BRIDGES

METHOD OF OBTAINING OF OHAZOL- CARBAMIDE AND CARBAMATE DERIVATIVES

UPDATE SEQUENCE GEOLOGICALLY COMPLEX MODELS

Systèmes et procédés pour actualiser des modèles de séquences géologiques complexes en utilisant un volume de taux d'accumulation sédimentaire dérivé d'une vue en profondeur et d'une vue dans le temps des séquences géologiques complexes.

CONTROL RIGIDE-DEROULEE WITH POLYMERIC SHEATH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF CONTROL RIGIDE-DEROULEE

Method and device for leakage detection on an object.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

En référence à la Figure 1 la présente invention concerne un véhicule de camping, en particulier camping-car, caravane, bus de camping ou analogue, comprenant un intérieur de véhicule (1), lequel comporte au moins deux zones d'utilisation, en particulier une salle d'eau (2) et un espace de couchage (3), caractérisé par une armoire (9) laquelle, guidée sur un dispositif de guidage (13), est déplaçable alternativement entre une première position, en particulier position couchage, dans laquelle l'armoire se trouve dans une première zone d'utilisation, en particulier dans la salle d'eau, et une deuxième position, en particulier position toilette, dans laquelle l'armoire se trouve dans une deuxième zone d'utilisation, en particulier dans l'espace de couchage.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON 1-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-UND 1(AMINOCARBONYL)-PYRIMIDIN-4-ON DERIVATEN

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON 1-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-UND 1(AMINOCARBONYL)-PYRIMIDIN-4-ON DERIVATEN

A METHOD OF OBTAINING ACYLAMINE DERIVATIVES

UN NOUVEAU COMPOSE THERAPEUTIQUE ACTIF

... 3-(N-ISOPROPYLE-N-n-PROPYLAMINE)-5-(N-ISOPROPYLE) CARBAMYLCHROMANE COMME RACEMATE ET (R) ENANTIOMERE ET LEURS SELS, PROCEDE DE LEUR PREPARATION, COMPOSITION PHARMACEUTIQUE, UTILISATION ET METHODE DE TRAITEMENT DES TROUBLES DU SYSTEME NERNEUX CENTRAL ...

METHOD FOR OBTAINING OF MIDANTION

METHOD FOR PREPARING AURONIC DERIVATIVES

METHOD OF OBTAINING HETEROGENEOUS ARYLIC COMPOUNDS

A METHOD OF OBTAINING 2,6-DINITROANILENE DERIVATIVES

METHOD FOR PREPARING DERIVATIVES OF ALKANE ACIDS

METHOD FOR OBTAINING OF HIDANTION

Classification of impacts from sensor data

Systems and methods are provided for classifying an impact to a head of a human being as one of a plurality of event classes. A sensor interface is configured to determine an acceleration at a location of interest on the human being from provided sensor data in response to the impact. A feature calculation component is configured to calculate a plurality of impact parameters from the determined acceleration at the location of interest. A pattern recognition classifier is configured to associate the impact with an associated event class of at least three associated event classes according to the calculated plurality of impact parameters. A post-processing component is configured to communicate the associated event class an observer via an associated output device.

Dose counter

Described are a dose counter ( 200 ) for use with an inhaler ( 5 ), and an actuator ( 20 ) for use with or as part of a dispenser. Further described is a dispenser containing a dose counter.

Tal effector-mediated dna modification

Materials and Methods related to gene targeting (e.g., gene targeting with transcription activator-like effector nucleases; “TALENS”) are provided.

NASAL SHAPER

A nasal shaper configured to be introduced into a nose of a subject, the nasal shaper including two tubes suitable for each being introduced into a nostril of the nose, connected together at their lower ends by a connecting bridge and a plate attached to the connecting bridge and extending opposite the connecting bridge relative to the tubes, the plate being configured to exert a pressure on the philtrum of the subject when the tubes are each introduced into a nostril of the nose. 1. A nasal shaper configured to be introduced into a nose of a subject , the nasal shaper comprising:two tubes suitable for each being introduced into a nostril of the nose, connected together at their lower ends by a connecting bridge anda plate attached to the connecting bridge and extending opposite the connecting bridge relative to the tubes, the plate being configured to exert a pressure on the philtrum of the subject when the tubes are each introduced into a nostril of the nose.2. The nasal shaper according to claim 1 , wherein the plate is attached to the connecting bridge claim 1 , being deformable between:a rest position, in which the plate extends towards the rear of the nasal shaper, opposite the tubes before positioning the shaper, anda use position, when the nasal shaper is introduced into the nose, in which the plate extends towards the front of the nasal shaper.3. The nasal shaper according to claim 2 , comprising a stiffening element claim 2 , exerting a force to return the plate to its rest position.4. The nasal shaper according to claim 1 , wherein each tube comprises in its upper front part at least one protuberance to position the tube in the nostril.5. The nasal shaper according to claim 1 , wherein each tube comprises in its rear part at least one blocking protuberance to block the tube in the nasal cavities of the subject.6. The nasal shaper according to claim 1 , wherein the lower end of each tube has a recess so as to leave a space between the lower end of the tube ...

Memory sub-system manufacturing mode

A method includes enabling a manufacturing mode at least partially based on a first signal provided via one of a number of reserved pins of an interface connector. The method can further include providing, in response to enabling the manufacturing mode, a second signal to a memory component coupled to the interface connector via a number of other pins of the interface connector.

NOSE BRACE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NOSE BRACE

A nose brace configured to be applied to the face of a subject and having a shaping layer in sheet form, configured to conform a nose part by bearing on a face part, the shaping layer having an inner face with a shape complementary to a digitally predefined model of the face part, the shaping layer having a shaping zone configured to conform the nose part, the shaping layer having a first upper positioning zone configured to bear on a forehead part of the face, the shaping layer having second and third lower lateral positioning zones which are each configured to bear on a face part near the nose part. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a nose brace. 1. A nose brace , configured to be applied to the face of a subject , comprising:a shaping layer in sheet form, configured to conform a nose part by bearing on a face part, the shaping layer having an inner face with a shape complementary to a digitally predefined model of the face part,the shaping layer having a shaping zone configured to conform the nose part,the shaping layer having a first upper positioning zone configured to bear on a forehead part of the face,the shaping layer having second and third lower lateral positioning zones which are each configured to bear on a face part near the nose part.2. The nose brace according to claim 1 , wherein the shaping layer comprises stiffening ribs protruding from an outer face of the shaping layer opposite to the inner face.3. The nose brace according to claim 1 , wherein the shaping layer comprises ventilation pores.4. The nose brace according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the shaping layer is between 0.5 and 5 mm.5. The nose brace according to claim 1 , configured to conform by bearing on at least one of the nose parts from the following list:the nasal bone,the septal cartilage,a lateral nasal cartilage,a minor alar cartilage,an accessory nasal cartilage,a major alar cartilage,the fibro-adipose tissue of the wings of the nose,the septal nasal ...

Registration of head impact detection assembly

Systems and methods are provided for registering a sensor assembly, implemented on a base apparatus, to a desired location associated with a head of a user. A position of a reference point on the base apparatus is determined relative to an external anatomical landmark of the user. A position of the external anatomical landmark is determined relative to the desired location. The position and orientation of the sensor assembly is determined relative to the desired location according to the determined position and orientation of the sensor assembly relative to the reference point, the determined position of the reference point relative to the external anatomical landmark, and the position of the external anatomical landmark relative to the desired location.

MEDICAL DEVICE

Disclosed is a medical device () comprising a porous structure (), wherein a configuration of the porous structure () varies in dependence on a load applied to the porous structure (), such that the porous structure () has a first configuration when the load is of a first magnitude, and has a second configuration when the load is of a second magnitude greater than the first magnitude. The porous structure () comprises a first surface portion () and a second surface portion (). The first surface portion () is disengaged from the second surface portion () when the porous structure () has the first configuration, and is engaged with the second surface () portion when the porous structure () has the second configuration. 1. A medical device comprising a porous structure , wherein a configuration of the porous structure varies in dependence on a load applied to the porous structure , such that the porous structure has a first configuration when the load is of a first magnitude , and has a second configuration when the load is of a second magnitude greater than the first magnitude ,wherein the porous structure comprises a first surface portion and a second surface portion, wherein the first surface portion is disengaged from the second surface portion when the porous structure has the first configuration, and wherein the first surface portion is engaged with the second surface portion when the porous structure has the second configuration.2. A medical device according to claim 1 , wherein a resistance to deformation of the porous structure due to application of the load is greater when the porous structure has the second configuration than when the porous structure has the first configuration.3. A medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the porous structure has a maximum mechanical strength that is attained only when the porous structure has the second configuration.4. A medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second surface portions are surface ...

Intelligent automated assistant

The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

VEHICLE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM WITH CONSOLIDATED HEATING/COOLING CORE

A vehicle heating/cooling system () has a consolidated heating/cooling core () coupled to a closed engine coolant circuit (), to a closed refrigerant circuit () and to a closed thermally regulated fluid circuit (). 1100. A vehicle heating/cooling system () for a vehicle comprising:{'b': 102', '136, 'an internal combustion engine () coupled to a closed engine coolant circuit () to recirculate engine coolant therethrough;'}{'b': 106', '140', '102, 'a refrigerant compressor () coupled to a closed refrigerant circuit () to recirculate refrigerant therethrough, wherein the refrigerant compressor is coupled to the internal combustion engine () to be driven thereby;'}{'b': '146', 'a closed thermally regulated fluid circuit () to recirculate thermally regulated fluid therethrough; and'}{'b': 104', '136', '140', '146, 'a consolidated heating/cooling core () coupled to the closed engine coolant circuit (), to the closed refrigerant circuit () and to the closed thermally regulated fluid circuit ().'}2100104138104142104144. The vehicle heating/cooling system () of claim 1 , wherein the consolidated heating/cooling core () defines a first closed path () for conducting the engine coolant therethrough claim 1 , wherein the consolidated heating/cooling core () defines a second closed path () for conducting the refrigerant therethrough claim 1 , and wherein the consolidated heating/cooling core () defines a third closed path () for conducting the thermally regulated fluid therethrough.3100138142144200206212404410416. The vehicle heating/cooling system () of claim 2 , wherein the first closed path () claim 2 , the second closed path () and the third closed path () are defined by a plurality of cylinders ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ).4100200206212200206212200206212200206212. The vehicle heating/cooling system () of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of cylinders ( claim 3 , claim 3 , ) comprises a first cylinder () claim 3 , a second cylinder () claim 3 , and a ...

Systems and Methods for Integrating Third Party Services with a Digital Assistant

The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives an input of a user. The electronic device, in accordance with the input, identifies a respective task type from a plurality of predefined task types associated with a plurality of third party service providers. The respective task type is associated with at least one third party service provider for which the user is authorized and at least one third party service provider for which the user is not authorized. In response to identifying the respective task type, the electronic device sends a request to perform at least a portion of a task to a third party service provider of the plurality of third party service providers that is associated with the respective task type.

An actuator housing for a metered dose inhaler device

An actuator housing (100) for use with a metered dose inhaler (MDI) device which comprises a housing portion (115) having a nozzle block (130) in which an actuator seat (135) and an actuator nozzle (145) are formed. The housing portion has an axis (120) which is angled with respect to a vertical plane which is perpendicular to a base portion or thumb grip (150) formed at a closed end thereof. A mouthpiece portion (125) is joined to the housing portion which has a roof section (180) and a floor section (125b). The roof section is angled upwards with respect to the floor portion, and provides a cross-piece (185) with which teeth of a patient can engage. Such an actuator housing addresses problems associated with buccal and tongue deposition of medicaments, as a spray of medicament from the actuator nozzle is directed over the tongue and into the airway.

Lifecycle management of industrial automation devices

A method for managing device lifecycles within an industrial automation environment. The method includes receiving a scanning configuration and a request for lifecycle management data through a user interface, and based on the scanning configuration, scanning a plurality of industrial devices within the industrial automation environment to produce configuration data for the industrial automation environment. The method also includes transferring the configuration data and the request for lifecycle management data to a product compatibility and download center through a communication interface, receiving lifecycle management data from the product compatibility and download center through the communication interface, and displaying the lifecycle management data to a user through the user interface.

Systems and Methods Related to Animal Containment

Systems and methods directed to small animal containment and/or breeding include a container top having a vent and a feeding chute. The vent is a plurality of similarly sized holes or a void configured to receive and/or be covered by an exchangeable vent plate or cover. The feeding chute preferably provides a cradle to receive food that can be accessed by a contained animal through the thickness of the chute. A water aperture through the container top is configured to receive a ball bearing sipping tube which is operatively coupled to a water supply implement, but a chew shield is preferably formed integrally as part of the container top to prevent access to through the container top to the water supply implement. Hollow, single-end capped tubes may be provided to extend through one or more apertures formed through the top to allow for small animal or insect extraction.

FLEXIBLE POROUS IMPLANT FIXATION SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone. 1. A flexible porous structure for implantation into bone , the structure comprising:a helicoidal structure; and each of the plurality of interlocking elements is configured to have space between the interlocking element and the helicoidal structure and space between the interlocking element and adjacent interlocking elements when in a neutral position, and', 'the plurality of interlocking elements are configured to contact the helicoidal structure when a compressive force is applied to the flexible porous structure thereby restricting compression of the helicoidal structure, and', 'the plurality of interlocking elements are configured to contact adjacent interlocking elements when an extension force is applied to the flexible porous structure thereby restricting extension of the helicoidal structure., 'a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements, wherein2. The flexible porous structure of claim 1 , wherein the helicoidal structure and the plurality of interlocking elements form a surface of a hollow cylinder.3. The flexible porous structure of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of interlocking elements comprises a T ...

Electric induction heating and melting furnace refractory life cycle wear imaging and processing

Apparatus and method are provided for life cycle wear monitoring of a consumable refractory in an electric induction furnace used for heating and melting materials by accumulating laser imaging data of the refractory's inner surface periodically over the refractory's life cycle while the furnace is utilized in a foundry environment and processing the accumulated imaging data for comparative analysis with previous laser imaging data of the refractory's inner surface.

Thermionic Power Cell

A thermionic (TI) power cell includes a heat source, such as a layer of radioactive material that generates heat due to radioactive decay, a layer of electron emitting material disposed on the layer of radioactive material, and a layer of electron collecting material. The layer of electron emitting material is physically separated from the layer of electron collecting material to define a chamber between the layer of electron collecting material and the layer of electron emitting material. The chamber is substantially evacuated to permit electrons to traverse the chamber from the layer of electron emitting material to the layer of electron collecting material. Heat generated over time by the layer of radioactive material causes a substantially constant flow of electrons to be emitted by the layer of electron emitting material to induce an electric current to flow through the layer of electron collecting material when connected to an electrical load.

Protecting tissue and mitigating injury from radiation-induced ionizing events

Materials and methods for reducing, preventing, or mitigating the effects of exposure to ionizing radiation are provided herein.

MEDICAL DEVICE

A medical device comprising a substantially flexible porous structure. The porous structure comprises a plurality of interlocking units. Each of the plurality of interlocking units comprises a body and at least one arm. The plurality of interlocking units is configured to have space between adjacent interlocking units when the porous structure is in a neutral configuration. The plurality of interlocking units is configured to contact the respective body and arm of adjacent interlocking units when a compressive force is applied to the porous structure, thereby restricting compression of the porous structure. The plurality of interlocking units is configured to contact the respective arms of adjacent interlocking units when an extension force is applied to the porous structure, thereby restricting extension of the porous structure. 1. (canceled)2. A method of producing a medical device comprising a porous structure , the method comprising:determining a load range to which the porous structure may be subjected in use; andmanufacturing the medical device comprising the porous structure such that the porous structure has a configuration that varies in dependence on a load applied to the porous structure, such that the porous structure has a first configuration when the load is of a first magnitude, and has a second configuration when the load is of a second magnitude that is greater than the first magnitude and within the load range, one or more connection members connecting the first unit to the second unit; or', 'a first arm as part of the first unit and a second arm as part of the second unit;, 'wherein the porous structure comprises a first surface portion and a second surface portion, a first unit and a second unit, and at least one ofwherein the first surface portion is disengaged from the second surface portion when the porous structure has the first configuration, and wherein the first surface portion is engaged with the second surface portion when the porous ...

Intelligent automated assistant

The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

Systems and methods for integrating third party services with a digital assistant

The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives an input of a user. The electronic device, in accordance with the input, identifies a respective task type from a plurality of predefined task types associated with a plurality of third party service providers. The respective task type is associated with at least one third party service provider for which the user is authorized and at least one third party service provider for which the user is not authorized. In response to identifying the respective task type, the electronic device sends a request to perform at least a portion of a task to a third party service provider of the plurality of third party service providers that is associated with the respective task type.

Systems and methods for integrating third party services with a digital assistant

The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives an input of a user. The electronic device, in accordance with the input, identifies a respective task type from a plurality of predefined task types associated with a plurality of third party service providers. The respective task type is associated with at least one third party service provider for which the user is authorized and at least one third party service provider for which the user is not authorized. In response to identifying the respective task type, the electronic device sends a request to perform at least a portion of a task to a third party service provider of the plurality of third party service providers that is associated with the respective task type.

Intelligent automated assistant

The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

Device access using voice authentication

A device can be configured to receive speech input from a user. The speech input can include a command for accessing a restricted feature of the device. The speech input can be compared to a voiceprint (e.g., text-independent voiceprint) of the user's voice to authenticate the user to the device. Responsive to successful authentication of the user to the device, the user is allowed access to the restricted feature without the user having to perform additional authentication steps or speaking the command again. If the user is not successfully authenticated to the device, additional authentication steps can be request by the device (e.g., request a password).

Systems and methods for integrating third party services with a digital assistant

The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives an input of a user. The electronic device, in accordance with the input, identifies a respective task type from a plurality of predefined task types associated with a plurality of third party service providers. The respective task type is associated with at least one third party service provider for which the user is authorized and at least one third party service provider for which the user is not authorized. In response to identifying the respective task type, the electronic device sends a request to perform at least a portion of a task to a third party service provider of the plurality of third party service providers that is associated with the respective task type.

Compounds

Use of a composition consisting essentially of a mixture of aliphatic esters as a slip agent in a polyester polymer, said composition comprising at least two esters selected from the group comprising: Myristyl myristate, Myristyl palmitate, palmityl myristate, palmityl palmitate, palmityl stearate, stearyl myristate, stearyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, stearyl arachidate and stearyl behenate.

Porous coordination copolymers and methods for their production

A coordination polymer includes a plurality of metal atoms or metal clusters linked together by a plurality of organic linking ligands. Each linking ligand comprises a residue of a negatively charged polydentate ligand. Characteristically, the plurality of multidentate ligands include a first linking ligand having first hydrocarbon backbone and a second ligand having a second hydrocarbon backbone. The first hydrocarbon backbone is different than the second hydrocarbon backbone.

Tal-effector mediated herbicide tolerance

The present disclosure relates to methods of altering expression of a genomic locus of interest or specifically targeting a genomic locus of interest in a plant cell, which may involve contacting the genomic locus with a non-naturally occurring or engineered composition that comprises a DNA binding domain comprising one or more Transcription Activator-Like (TAL) effector monomers specifically ordered to target the genomic locus of interest to improve tolerance of the plant cell to an effective concentration of an inhibitor herbicide.

Tal effector-mediated DNA modification

Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing

A load control system controls an electrical load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device turns on the load in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and turns off the load in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors. The load control device is operable to determine that no wireless control signals have been received from the occupancy sensors for the length of a predetermined timeout period and to subsequently turn off the load.

Battery-powered occupancy sensor

A load control system comprises a load control device and a battery-powered occupancy sensor, which transmits a first wireless signal to the load control device in response to detecting the presence of an occupant in a space. The load control system further comprises a visual indicator for providing a visual indication when the magnitude of a battery voltage of a battery of the occupancy sensor has dropped below a predetermined low-battery voltage threshold. The occupancy sensor may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated when the occupancy detects the presence of the occupant in the space and the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the load control device may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated in response to receiving a second wireless signal, which is transmitting by the occupancy sensor when the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold.

Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing

A load control system controls an electrical load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and a first occupancy sensor mounted to a movable structure (e.g., a door) and a second occupancy sensor mounted to a fixed surface (e.g., a wall or a ceiling). The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. The first occupancy sensor transmits an occupied wireless control signal to the load control device in response to detecting the movement of the movable structure. The second occupancy sensor transmits an occupied wireless control signal to the load control device in response to detecting the occupancy condition. The load control device turns on the load in response to receiving the occupied control signal from the first occupancy sensor, and turns off the load in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors.

Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing

A load control system controls a lighting load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device adjusts the intensity of the load to a first intensity in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and adjusts the intensity of the load to a second intensity less than the first intensity (e.g., a non-off intensity) in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors.

Battery-powered occupancy sensor

A load control system comprises a load control device and a battery-powered occupancy sensor, which transmits a first wireless signal to the load control device in response to detecting the presence of an occupant in a space. The load control system further comprises a visual indicator for providing a visual indication when the magnitude of a battery voltage of a battery of the occupancy sensor has dropped below a predetermined low-battery voltage threshold. The occupancy sensor may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated when the occupancy detects the presence of the occupant in the space and the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the load control device may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated in response to receiving a second wireless signal, which is transmitting by the occupancy sensor when the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold.

Method and apparatus for operating a powertrain system in response to accessory load

A powertrain system includes an electric machine mechanically coupled to an internal combustion engine mechanically coupled to a transmission. A method for operating the powertrain system includes determining an engine stall threshold rate during engine operation in a low load condition. A time-rate change in an accessory load is controlled by the electric machine operating in an electric power generating mode in response to the engine stall threshold rate during the engine operation in the low load condition.

Dispensing device with pressure release

Improved dispensing devices ( 100 ) and methods are provided that include a hollow barrel ( 102 ) containing the composition to be dispensed along with a piston ( 120, 220, 320, 420 ) received in one end ( 104 ) of the barrel ( 102 ) for dispensing the composition from the opposite end ( 106 ) of the barrel ( 102 ). At least one tortuous groove ( 200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436 ) extends across the side of the piston ( 120, 220, 320, 420 ) and communicates with the exterior of the barrel ( 102 ). The groove ( 200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 426, 436 ) allows both air and the composition to travel along the side of the piston ( 120, 220, 320, 420 ) as the piston advances into the barrel ( 102 ). By permitting passage of both air and the composition, the groove ( 200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436 ) eliminates air pockets in the composition while alleviating pressure in the barrel ( 102 ) as the piston ( 120, 220, 320, 420 ) advances.

Method for standardizing target chromatographic system, method for calibrating column temperature of it, and method for confirming it

(57)【要約】 【課題】 クロマトグラフィックシステムを標準化する 新しい方法を提供し、異なるシステム及び異なる時点で の同一のシステムから生じる情報を直接比較できるよう にすることである。 【解決手段】 プライマリクロマトグラフィックシステ ムは複数の温度下で標準サンプルにより動作されプライ マリ保持時間を生成し、プライマリ保持時間は保持時間 と温度とを関係づける熱力学的定数を決定する関数に適 合される。ターゲットクロマトグラフィックシステムは 標準サンプルにより動作されセカンダリ保持時間を生成 する。保持時間に対して関数が適用されターゲットシス テムに有効なカラムパラメータを決定し、次いで関数は このパラメータ及びプライマリ保持時間に対して適用さ れ圧力プログラムを決定する。

Flow governors for use in medicinal inhalers

A flow governor for use in a medicinal inhaler. The flow governor can include (i) a tubular element that defines at least a portion of an air flow path, the tubular element comprising at least one flexible wall configured to flex inwardly in response to an air flow in the air flow path; and (ii) an internal support structure, located within the tubular element and configured to preserve at least a predetermined cross-sectional area of the air flow path within the tubular element when the at least one flexible wall of the tubular element flexes inwardly.

Method and apparatus for recording spatial gingival soft tissue relationship to implant placement within alveolar bone for immediate-implant placement

A dental implant has a hollow shell with outer bio-compatible surface for engaging a soft tissue socket left in gingival tissue after a tooth has been extracted, to promote healing. The shell tapers outwardly from a first to a second perimeter, the second perimeter being asymmetrically scalloped with opposite distal and mesial peaks and opposite lingual and facial valleys between the peaks. A dental implant in the bone socket left after tooth extraction is rigidly connected to a temporary post, the temporary post extending in the shell. The shell engages against the soft tissue socket without gaps and without requiring alignment between the shell and implant axes.

Flow govenors for use in medicinal inhalers

A flow governor for use in a medicinal inhaler. The flow governor can include (i) a tubular element that defines at least a portion of an air flow path, the tubular element comprising at least one flexible wall configured to flex inwardly in response to an air flow in the air flow path; and (ii) an internal support structure, located within the tubular element and configured to preserve at least a predetermined cross-sectional area of the air flow path within the tubular element when the at least one flexible wall of the tubular element flexes inwardly.

Bone mill with an accessible milling element

A milling module (60) for converting bone stock into bone chips comprises a shell (34) adapted for releasable attachment to a base module (32). The shell has an inlet opening (152) through which bone stock is introduced into the shell and an outlet opening (96) through which bone chips are discharged from the shell. A milling element (170) is moveably disposed in the shell between the inlet opening and the outlet opening for converting bone stock into bone chips. The shell includes a base (62) adapted for releasable attachment to the base module. The base includes the outlet opening and a lid (126) removably attached thereto. The lid includes the inlet opening of the shell. The base and the lid are collectively configured so that removal of the lid from the base allows the milling element to be accessed.

Crowd sourcing information to fulfill user requests

A user request is received from a mobile client device, where the user request includes at least a speech input and seeks an informational answer or performance of a task. A failure to provide a satisfactory response to the user request is detected. In response to detection of the failure, information relevant to the user request is crowd-sourced by querying one or more crowd sourcing information sources. One or more answers are received from the crowd sourcing information sources, and the response to the user request is generated based on at least one of the one or more answers received from the one or more crowd sourcing information sources.

Training an at least partial voice command system

An electronic device with one or more processors and memory includes a procedure for training a digital assistant. In some embodiments, the device detects an impasse in a dialog between the digital assistant and a user including a speech input. During a learning session, the device utilizes a subsequent clarification input from the user to adjust intent inference or task execution associated with the speech input to produce a satisfactory response. In some embodiments, the device identifies a pattern of success or failure associated with an aspect previously used to complete a task and generates a hypothesis regarding a parameter used in speech recognition, intent inference or task execution as a cause for the pattern. Then, the device tests the hypothesis by altering the parameter for a subsequent completion of the task and adopts or rejects the hypothesis based on feedback information collected from the subsequent completion.

Fully digital display device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ＭＰＥＧ等のデジタル入力に対しても高性能 なビデオ表示を行う。 【解決手段】 特に先進的テレビ（ＡＴＶ）信号を受取 って解釈するように設計された全ディジタル・テレビ装 置（１０）を説明した。装置（１０）が、圧縮解除を行 うためのマルチプロセッサ装置（１２）及びスケーリン グのための直列ビデオ・プロセッサ（１３）を使う。画 質装置（１４）が色空間の変換及びガンマ補正解除を実 施する。ビット平面バッファがビット平面データのフォ ーマットを定めて記憶する。表示装置は３つの空間光変 調器（ＳＬＭ）（１６）であり、その各々が赤、緑又は 青の像を発生する。全色の全体的に動きのある表示のた めに、これらの像が光学装置（１７）によって組合わさ れる。

Multi-compartment package

ABSTRACT A method of analyzing one or more properties of an aliquot of water comprises the following steps. A package comprises a body having a first compartment comprising a first substance, a second compartment comprising a second substance, and a breakable seal that separates the first and second compartments. The breakable seal of the package is broken via physical force, thereby providing for the formation of a mixture comprising the first and second substances. The mixture is added to an aliquot of water. The one or more properties of the aliquot of water are analyzed. The first substance comprises a liquid and the second substance comprises a magnesium coordinating fluorescing reagent for water analysis. Date Recue/Date Received 2021-02-25

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ORGANIC TIN COMPOUNDS

On prépare les dérivés organiques d'étain d'esters mercaptoalcooliques de formule : The organic tin derivatives of mercaptoalcoholic esters of the formula are prepared:

Method of sorting pieces of material

A method (95, 195, 300) of sequentially sorting pieces of material (Pi) in real-time into output bins (10, 12, 14) where each piece has a composition defined by a plurality of control elements. Each piece is analyzed (107, 208, 315) to determine the concentrations of each control element in the piece. The output bins are assigned target concentrations (100, 200, 306) of the control elements that are defined by customer requirements. The method establishes a bin order (110, 210, 310) used during composition checking (112, 212, 316) to place each piece in a selected bin. The selected bin is the highest order bin that can accept a piece while retaining the actual concentration for each control element of the selected bin within the target concentration for each control element of the selected bin. To optimize the value of the input material to be sorted the bin order is established for each piece based on real-time sort parameters that can determine via global optimization of data from similar input material. Global optimization gives best blends of the known unique compositions and weights of the similar input material to maximize the aggregate value of the prescribed output compositions.

Abrasive rotary tool with abrasive agglomerates

An abrasive rotary tool includes a tool shank defining an axis of rotation for the rotary tool, and an abrasive external working surface. The abrasive external working surface includes a resin, and a plurality of porous ceramic abrasive composites dispersed in the resin, the porous ceramic abrasive composites including individual abrasive particles dispersed in a porous ceramic matrix. At least a portion of the porous ceramic matrix comprises glassy ceramic material. A ratio of the average porous ceramic abrasive composite size to the average individual abrasive particle size is no greater than 15 to 1.

Recombinant constructs and systems for secretion of proteins via type III secretion systems

One aspect of the present invention relates to a DNA construct that contains a first DNA molecule encoding a functional type III secretion system, a promoter, and a second DNA molecule encoding a protein or polypeptide capable of being secreted by the type III secretion system. The second DNA molecule is operably coupled to the promoter so that upon introduction of the DNA construct into a host cell, the encoded protein or polypeptide and the type III secretion system are expressed and the encoded protein or polypeptide is secreted. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a system that includes (i) a first DNA construct having a first DNA molecule encoding a functional type III secretion system and (ii) a second DNA construct having a promoter operably coupled to a second DNA molecule encoding a protein or polypeptide capable of being secreted by the type III secretion system. Upon introduction of the first and second DNA constructs into a host cell, the encoded protein or polypeptide and the type III secretion system are expressed and the encoded protein or polypeptide is secreted. Methods of isolating a protein or polypeptide and identifying a gene encoding a potential effector protein or polypeptide are also disclosed.

Electrolytic reduction cells

In an electrolytic reduction cell in which molten metal is produced by electrolysis of a molten electrolyte, less dense than the molten metal product, the molten product metal collects at the bottom of the cell. A filter is provided at this location and is constructed from a material which is resistant to attack by both the molten metal and molten electrolyte, and which is wetted by the molten metal, but not by the electrolyte. By correcting sizing of the passage or passages in the filter molten metal product can be drawn out of the cell without simultaneous withdrawal of molten electrolyte. In the case of a cell for the production of aluminium the filter is preferably constructed from titanium diboride.

Electrolytic reduction cells

A B S T R A C T In an electrolytic reduction cell in which molten metal is produced by electrolysis of a molten electrolyte, less dense than the molten metal product, the molten product metal collects at the bottom of the cell. A filter is provided at this location and is constructed from a material which is resistant to attack by both the molten metal and molten electrolyte, and which is wetted by the molten metal, but not by the electrolyte. By correcting sizing of the passage or passages in the filter molten metal product can be drawn out of the cell without simultaneous withdrawal of molten electrolyte. In the case of a cell for the production of aluminium the filter is preferably constructed from titanium diboride.

Polymer/plasticizer based sensors

This invention relates to a novel class of vapor sensors with tunable properties. More particularly, this invention relates to vapor sensors modified by the addition of a compatible small molecule of low volatility, i.e., a plasticizer. In certain aspects, the invention relates to a sensor for detecting an analyte in a fluid comprising: an organic polymer; a plasticizer combined with the organic polymer; and detector operatively associated with the organic polymer.

Tal effector-mediated dna modification tal dna

Block coordination copolymers

The present invention provides compositions of crystalline coordination copolymers wherein multiple organic molecules are assembled to produce porous framework materials with layered or core-shell structures. These materials are synthesized by sequential growth techniques such as the seed growth technique. In addition, the invention provides a simple procedure for controlling functionality.

Dose counter

Described are a dose counter (200) for use with an inhaler (5), and an actuator (20) for use with or as part of a dispenser. Further described is a dispenser containing a dose counter.

Electrorefining of magnesium from scrap metal aluminum or magnesium alloys

The invention comprises methods and apparatuses for the electrorefining of Mg from Al or Mg alloy scrap. The invention utilizes the density and charge features of Mg present in a melted alloy to continuously extract Mg and Mg alloys from a melted Al alloy feed.

Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing

A load control system controls a lighting load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device adjusts the intensity of the load to a first intensity in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and adjusts the intensity of the load to a second intensity less than the first intensity (e.g., a non-off intensity) in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors.

Dose indicator

A dose counter is described. The dose counter may be used, for instance, in a medical inhaler device.

Refractory lining material for electrolytic reduction cell for aluminum production and method of making the same

A method of making a refractory material, e.g. suitable for use in lining Al electrolytic cells, comprises passing molten Al containing suspended particles of a transition metal diboride (e.g. TiB 2 ) through a refractory filter, on and in which the particles are deposited. The filter can be used as it is, or compressed and sintered, or comminuted and formed into bodies. The concentration of the diboride may be at least 25% on the upstream surface of the filter but progressively reduced with increasing distance from that surface.

A dispensing assembly

A dispensing assembly for a container filled with a medicinal substance or formulation, the container being suitable for administering the medicinal substance or formulation via inhalation, buccal or sublingual delivery. The dispensing assembly includes a housing (1) defining a patient port through which, in use, the medicinal substance or formulation is dispensed. The dispensing assembly further includes a cap (3) that can be engaged with and disengaged from the patient port to close and open the patient port and an adhesive tape (10) having one portion (12) affixed to the housing and a second portion (11) affixed to the cap, such that when the cap is disengaged from the patient port, the cap is still connected to the housing.

Dispenser tip filter assembly

Multi-compartment package

Use of an array of polymeric sensors of varying thickness for detecting analytes in fluids

Chemical sensors for detecting the activity of a molecule or analyte of interest is provided. The chemical sensors comprise and array or plurality of sensors that are capable of interacting with a molecule of interest, wherein the interaction provides a response fingerprint. The fingerprint can be associated with a library of similar molecules of interest to determine the molecule's activity and diffusion coefficient.

Novel strategies, linkers and coordination polymers for high-performance sorbents

A linking ligand compound includes three bidentate chemical moieties distributed about a central chemical moiety. Another linking ligand compound includes a bidentate linking ligand and a monodentate chemical moiety. Coordination polymers include a plurality of metal clusters linked together by residues of the linking ligand compounds.

TAL effector-mediated DNA modification

Materials and Methods related to gene targeting (e.g., gene targeting with transcription activator-like effector nucleases; “TALENS”) are provided.

Dispensing device with pressure release

Improved dispensing devices (100) and methods are provided that include a hollow barrel (102) containing the composition to be dispensed along with a piston (120, 220, 320, 420) received in one end (104) of the barrel (102) for dispensing the composition from the opposite end (106) of the barrel (102). At least one tortuous groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) extends across the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) and communicates with the exterior of the barrel (102). The groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 426, 436) allows both air and the composition to travel along the side of the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) as the piston advances into the barrel (102). By- permitting passage of both air and the composition, the groove (200, 202, 204, 226, 326, 426, 436) eliminates air pockets in the composition while alleviating pressure in the barrel (102) as the piston (120, 220, 320, 420) advances.

Devices for ventricular reshaping and heart valve reshaping

Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein are provided for medical treatment, including transcatheter medical treatments and/or for treatment of dilated hearts (e.g., dilated left ventricle) or functional mitral valve regurgitation within a human heart. The systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein may include applying one or more heart splints to the patient's heart to apply pressure to the heart to reshape the heart. Anchors disclosed herein may be utilized in plugs for treating openings in a septum between two chambers of a heart, e.g., ventricular septal defects (VSD), atrial septal defects (ASD), and patent foramen ovale (PFO). In addition, the anchors disclosed herein may be utilized to reshape an annulus of a patient's heart valve, including a tricuspid valve of a patient's heart. The anchors disclosed herein may also be utilized to reposition a heart valve leaflet to reduce heart valve leaflet prolapse.

Electrical receptacle assembly with outward-biasing faceplate

A faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having an opening configured to receive an electrical device insert, and an adapter that is disposed between the faceplate and a structure. The adapter may about a surface of the structure. The one or more biasing members may apply forces against the faceplate that may cause the faceplate to be biased outward relative to the surface of the structure.

Classification of impacts from sensor data

Systems and methods are provided for classifying an impact to a head of a human being as one of a plurality of event classes. A sensor interface is configured to determine an acceleration at a location of interest on the human being from provided sensor data in response to the impact. A feature calculation component is configured to calculate a plurality of impact parameters from the determined acceleration at the location of interest. A pattern recognition classifier is configured to associate the impact with an associated event class of at least three associated event classes according to the calculated plurality of impact parameters. A post-processing component is configured to communicate the associated event class an observer via an associated output device.

Systems and methods for integrating third party services with a digital assistant

A method of processing a user input, the method performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory, the method comprising: at the electronic device: receiving a first set of one or more predefined task types from a service provider; integrating the first set of one or more predefined task types with a second set of predefined task types not associated with the service provider to generate a plurality of predefined task types; receiving an input of a user specifying a task; selecting, based on the user input, a task type from the plurality of predefined task types, the task type corresponding to one of the first set of the one or more predefined task types and to the task; and in response to selecting the task type, sending to the service provider a request to perform at least a portion of the task.

Microporous coordination complex and method of making the same

Disclosed herein is a three-dimensional coordination complex that includes a plurality of inorganic centers; a plurality of a first bis(bidentate) linker; and a plurality of a second bis(bidentate) linker, where the first and the second bis(bidentate) linkers are have different lengths, and the bidentate binding sites on each linker face in opposite directions on an axis.

Production of metal carbide articles

A method for manufacture of Group IV metal carbide ceramic composites is provided wherein a permeable mass (14) of filler and a carbon source is contacted with a molten Group IVA metal (12). The molten metal (12) is maintained in contact with the permeable mass (14) for a sufficient period to infiltrate the permeable mass and to react the molten metal with carbon source to form a Group IVA metal carbide, composite. The filler may be a Group IVA metal carbide, or other inert filler, or a combination.

Rail and track system and adjustable cartridges for supporting spiral and straight conveyor belts

A rail and track cartridge for building straight or radial belt conveyors comprises two or more rails connected to each other, wherein the two or more rails each has a first and second free end; and a track connected to each rail, wherein each track is supported by tabs protruding from the rail, wherein the track is offset to the side from the rail, and an upper track surface is above a top surface of the rail. An adjustable cartridge has bent free ends of the two or more rails attached to the same tier arm to adjust the length of the rails to fit within the tier arms.

Vehicle configuration system

A system for configuring a vehicle that comprises a feature. An electronic tag is coupleable to the feature. The system comprises a reader in communication with the electronic tag. The reader is configured to perform at least one of detecting a presence of the electronic tag, detecting an absence of the electronic tag, and receiving a feature data communicated by the electronic tag. A processor is in communication with the reader. The processor is operable to configure the vehicle based on at least one of the presence of the electronic tag, the absence of the electronic tag, and the feature data.

Compositions, preparation and uses of paramylon

Methods of forming a gelatinous food product, forming a whitened food product, increasing viscosity, increasing water binding, emulsifying, or sweetening a food product, comprising combining paramylon from Euglena sp. with a food composition, to form the food product thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods of encapsulating an oil with paramylon, to form an encapsulated oil thereof.

Control system with occupancy sensing

A load control system controls an electrical load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device turns on the load in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and turns off the load in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors. The load control device is operable to determine that no wireless control signals have been received from the occupancy sensors for the length of a predetermined timeout period and to subsequently turn off the load.

Trigger mechanism for an inhaler

A breath-responsive inhaler having a trigger mechanism for triggering delivery of a medicament to a user, the trigger mechanism including a medicament source, having a primed position in which the inhaler is primed for use and an actuated position in which the medicament source is actuated to dispense a dose of medicament, a toggle mechanism for selectively permitting movement of the source from its primed position to its actuated position, the toggle mechanism comprising a vane positioned in the air flow path, the vane being pivoted about a vane pivot, and wherein the trigger mechanism is triggered by movement of the vane upon inhalation of the user to move the toggle mechanism between a primed condition in which the medicament source is maintained in its primed position by cooperation with the toggle mechanism and an actuated condition in which the toggle mechanism is disengaged from cooperation with the medicament source

Strategies, linkers and coordination polymers for high-performance sorbents

A linking ligand compound includes three bidentate chemical moieties distributed about a central chemical moiety. Another linking ligand compound includes a bidentate linking ligand and a monodentate chemical moiety. Coordination polymers include a plurality of metal clusters linked together by residues of the linking ligand compounds.

Dosage form

Thermal absorption coating on sapphire for epitaxial process

A method of forming an epitaxial layer on a substrate such as a sapphire wafer that does not readily absorb thermal radiation. The method includes coating a first side surface of the substrate with an energy-absorbing opaque material. The opaque material forms a thermally absorptive coating on the substrate. The coated substrate may be heated to remove contaminants from the thermally absorptive coating. The coated substrate is positioned in a vacuum deposition chamber and heated by directing radiative energy onto the thermally absorptive coating. An epitaxial layer such as GaN or SiGe is formed on a second side surface of the substrate opposite the thermally absorptive coating.

Production of metal carbide articles

A method for manufacture of Group IV metal carbide ceramic composites is provided wherein a permeable mass (14) of filler and a carbon source is contacted with a molten Group IVA metal (12). The molten metal (12) is maintained in contact with the permeable mass (14) for a sufficient period to infiltrate the permeable mass and to react the molten metal with carbon source to form a Group IVA metal carbide, composite. The filler may be a Group IVA metal carbide, or other inert filler, or a combination.

Systems and methods for interfacing with computer devices

The present invention provides systems, methods, and products for enhanced user navigation to compliment a computer keyboard and mouse by providing a robust navigation interface. The present invention may comprise: a minimally necessary group of commands; combining the functionality a set of at least two command calls into a single logical button; for a single button, prioritizing a set of command calls from first to last and then calling each until one is accepted; logically remapping commands to buttons (702, 704, 706, 708) for a navigational device coupled to a physically rotate-able display device (1602); and mapping a substitute command to a logical button for when the button is engaged in a predetermined manner other than the primary manner in which the logical button is engaged (e.g., double-clicking, flicking, press-and-hold, etc.) so that a substitute command can in fact be issued, among others.

Detection and characterization of head impacts

A system for characterizing an impact to a user comprising: a sensor assembly configured to measure a linear acceleration and an angular velocity at a sensor position; a data transform component operatively connected to the sensor assembly and configured to represent a location of interest in one of the head and the neck of the user relative to the sensor position as a time-varying function and to calculate an acceleration at the location of interest as a linear combination of the linear acceleration and a cross-product of the angular velocity with a relative velocity between the sensor position and the location of interest; and a system interface configured to provide the calculated acceleration at the location of interest to a user in a human-perceptible form.

Bottle or similar article

Corrosion protection of cathode collectors in aluminum reduction cells

ABSTRACT In an aluminium reduction cell including a cell lining and embedded therein at least one cathode current collector including a high temperature section comprising an electrically conducting refractory material such as titanium diboride, generally in conjunction with molten aluminium metal, corrosion is a problem. The invention provides a substance to protect the collector section. The substance may be a liquid impermeable layer e.g. particulate material impregnated with a molten fluoride-or chloride-containing salt mixture; or a getter such as particulate aluminium to react chemically with gaseous corrosive species. Combinations of these substances may be used, optionally in conjunction with a solid layer such as an alumina or aluminium metal tube.

PRODUCTION OF CERAMIC AND METAL-CERAMIC COMPOSITES WITH SURFACE COATINGS.

The invention comprises a method of making self-supporting composite ceramic structures by the oxidation reaction of a body of molten parent metal precursor with a vapor-phase oxidant to form an oxidation reaction product. This reaction or growth is continued to form a thick, self-supporting ceramic body. The composite is recovered and in a separate subsequent operation, the surface is coated with one or more materials in order to effect desired changes in the properties of the surface, e.g., hardness, corrosion resistance.

Magnesium-based absorbable alloys

Compositions, preparation and uses of paramylon

Methods of forming a gelatinous food product, forming a whitened food product, increasing viscosity, increasing water binding, emulsifying, or sweetening a food product, comprising combining paramylon from Euglena sp. with a food composition, to form the food product thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods of encapsulating an oil with paramylon, to form an encapsulated oil thereof.

Actuator for an inhaler

An actuator for an inhaler, in particular a nasal actuator, is disclosed, the actuator comprising a body, a stem post and fixing means for fixing the stem post in the body. The body comprises a delivery passage for delivery of a medicament and a canister opening for insertion of a canister having a metering valve with a valve stem. The stem post comprises a stem socket for receiving the valve stem of a canister and comprises an orifice for discharging a medicament to the delivery passage. The stem post and body are adapted so they cooperate to define a transition chamber when the stem post is fixed in the body. Also disclosed is a method of forming an component for an actuator for an inhaler, and a method of assembling an actuator for an inhaler by inserting the stem post through the canister opening and into the body thereby.

Data redirection upon failure of a program operation

A determination is made by a processing device included in a memory component that an operation to program data to a location in the memory component has failed, the data is programmed to a different location in the memory component by the processing device upon determining the operation has failed, and a notification that the data has been programmed to the different location in the memory component is provided by the processing device to a processing device operatively coupled to the memory component.

Decanter

Automatic Single Point Release System

Disclosed herein is an automatic single point release system including a platform, a plurality of securement modules mounted to said platform, each said module including, a first strap anchored to said platform, a second strap anchored to said platform, and a latch connected between the first strap and the second strap, wherein the latch includes a releasable latch arm, a rocker arm, and a control cable, wherein the control cable is configured to control a position of the rocker arm, and wherein the latch arm is configured to be attachable and releaseable to a payload on the platform in response to the position of the rocker arm. A control box mounted to the platform, wherein the control box is connected to each control cable, wherein the control box is configured to automatically and concurrently release each said latch in response to a predetermined condition.

Systems and methods related to storage racks

Systems and methods directed to shelving systems include a frame and one or more translatable shelves. The shelves are supported on rails and are horizontally translatable from a rearward position to a forward position. When adjacent shelves are respectively most rearward and most forward, certain shelf and frame structural cooperation enhance shelf access and shelf removability. Provided a single shelving kit, certain shelf configuration may be customized for particular end uses.

Actuator for an inhaler

Composite scintillators for detection of ionizing radiation

Applicant's present invention is a composite scintillator having enhanced transparency for detecting ionizing radiation comprising a material having optical transparency wherein said material comprises nano-sized objects having a size in at least one dimension that is less than the wavelength of light emitted by the composite scintillator wherein the composite scintillator is designed to have selected properties suitable for a particular application.

Carbon dioxide based metered dose inhaler

Various embodiments of a metered dose inhaler that includes a metering valve are disclosed. The inhaler includes a reservoir containing a pressurized formulation of medicament and carbon dioxide. The metering valve includes a metering chamber, a metering valve stem, and a metering valve stem seal having an opening through which the metering valve stem passes to form a dynamic seal between the metering valve stem and outside atmosphere. The metering valve stem seal has a Shore D hardness of 45 to 80 and its opening is adapted to be stretched wider by the metering valve stem passing through it than it would be absent the valve stem.

Dry powder inhaler assembly and containers

The present disclosure provides dry powder inhalers, containers for carrying a dose of dry powder medicament particles for dry powder inhalers, and a hinge that, while enjoying broader applicability, may be used in such inhalers.

Covalently linked organic frameworks and polyhedra

A covalently linked organic network includes a plurality of boron-containing clusters linked together by a plurality of linking groups. The covalently linked organic networks are characterized by having each linking group bonded to at least two distinct boron-containing clusters.

Intelligent automated assistant

The intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

Telescoping panel with reaction surface

A restraint system includes a restraint configured to deploy from an interior surface and restrain motion of an occupant and a support including a door coupled to an upper portion of the restraint. The door is configured to rotate about a pivot. The door includes a telescoping panel configured to telescopically extend from a stowed position behind the interior surface to a deployed position spaced apart from the interior surface in unison with deployment of the restraint so that the anchor reaches the deployed position after the door rotates about the pivot. The support is configured to orient the upper portion of the restraint in respect to motion of the occupant.