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A sunshade for use with a cap is made from a thin, tinted, resilient plastic sheet which is attached to the underside of a cap's visor by means of a duck-bill or semi-moon shaped support. The sunshade has an elongated minor segment and an elongated major segment with a seam or crease dividing the two segments. The major segment can be flipped downwardly to protect the eyes of the cap's wearer from the sun's rays. The seam or crease acts as a hinge between the minor and major segments.

A dispersible colorant is provided which comprises a colorant and a chargeable resin pseudo fine particle of a size smaller than the size of the colorant being fixed or fused to the colorant, wherein the colorant itself has a surface charge. Thereby, it becomes possible to process a surface of the colorant while exploiting both the characteristic of a resin adhered and fixed to the surface of the colorant and the characteristic of the surface of the colorant, so that it is possible to provide a dispersible colorant that has sufficiently high dispersibility and a simple and easy method of producing the colorant, by use of a colorant that is essentially water-insoluble.

Provided is a method for manufacturing a solar cell including: a) forming an electron transport layer on a first electrode; b) forming a light absorber by applying a light absorber solution as a solution for forming a light absorber containing an organic-metal halide having a perovskite structure, the light absorber solution containing an organic halide and a metal halide dissolved therein so as to have a non-stoichiometric ratio based on the organic-metal halide; c) forming a hole conduction layer by applying and drying a hole transport solution in which an organic hole transport material is dissolved; and d) forming a second electrode, which is a counter electrode of the first electrode, on the hole conduction layer.

The invention relates, generally, to a child restraint system and, more particularly, to an adjuster and harness for securing a child in a child restraint seat.

A pre-textured sealing tape is provided for sealing the chink between the stacked logs in a log structure. A paper, plastic, metal or textile type of backing support material is coated with a thin layer of flexible moisture impermeable material resembling conventional chinking materials. A suitable adhesive can be applied to the opposite side of the support materials with the adhesive covered by a release layer. The tape is cut to the desired width for the chink that is to be sealed and is finished in a rolled configuration. A synthetic resin mixed with a granular material has been found to be suitable for the flexible coating and texturing of the tape. The tape can be applied directly to the logs, between the logs or to objects positioned within the chink, such as splines, insulation sheeting, or plywood panels. The tape can cover the space between simulated logs attached to panels used in simulated log structures.

An optically driven actuator includes a crosslinked polymer obtained by crosslinking at least part of the side chains of a condensation polymer having, on its backbone chain, a photoisomerizable group that undergoes structural change under optical stimulation. The crosslinked polymer deforms reversibly depending on optical stimulation, thereby performing the function of an actuator.

A method of controlling a variable valve timing system comprising calculating, by a sliding mode control, a first control amount based on a deviation between a target value and an actually measured value of the position of the displacing member of the variable valve timing system, calculating a second control amount by integrating the deviation as an input when the deviation falls within a predetermined numeric value range containing a zero value, or by integrating the zero value as the input when the deviation falls outside the predetermined numeric value range; and adding the first control amount and the second control amount to set a compensation control amount for compensating the position of the displacing member.

A height-adjustable support apparatus supports items above a user's lap while seated or reclining. The apparatus includes a bottom panel with optional pillow for resting on a seated user's lap, a top panel with upright rests configured to support items (such as electronic devices) at a desired angle of use, a four-bar linkage for moving the top panel between height-adjusted positions while maintaining a same horizontal orientation, and a lock engaging slots in the bottom panel for fixing a selected height-adjusted position of the top panel. Rests on the top panel are made of bent wire and can be selectively pivoted to upright positions for supporting devices, such as a cell phone, tablet computers, books, game displays, etc. A cup holder engages a rest on the top panel to support either a handled container (such as a mug) or no-handle container (such as a soda can).

A pointing device for controlling the positioning, movement and operation of a cursor on a display screen. Specifically, there is a pointing stick that both directs a cursor and acts as the activation button for selecting items on the display screen by tapping on the pointing stick instead of clicking on a mouse button. Additionally, there is a pointing stick that is both ESD (electrostatic discharge) and seffernick force insensitive.

The present invention provides a layer-by-layer double-hoop sunflower-shaped cable dome structure and its construction method. A cycle of jack posts of an elevation forms a layer that comprises several units with same geometric characters and of same quantity except of the top layer. The units are arranged with same space on each layer. The upper end and the lower end of the jack post of each unit are installed with an upper cable bar node and a lower cable bar node respectively. The upper cable bar node is connected with two upper stayed cables of the present layer at one side, two upper stayed cables of the layer above and two lower stayed cables of the layer above at another side and an upper hoop cable going through the middle of the upper cable bar node. The lower cable bar node of the present layer at the same side of the upper stayed cables is connected with two lower stayed cables of the present layer and a lower hoop cable going through the middle of the lower cable bar node. The top layer comprises an upper cable bar node, a lower cable bar node and an elastic jack post. The upper cable bar node is connected with all upper stayed cables of the top layer and the lower cable bar node is connected with all lower stayed cables of the top layer. The present invention has high precision in pre-stress construction. The construction method is simple and easy. The construction cost is low. The structure is safe for usage.

Provided is a simple and easy method of producing an innoxious dry earthworm powder, while suppressing inactivation of the enzymes contained in earthworms. In the method, a homogenate obtained by grinding living earthworms is freeze-dried and the dried product is heat-treated at a temperature of 110° C. or higher but lower than 130° C. Preferably, the method according to the present invention comprises further a process for preparation of the living earthworms, which precedes the grinding step, comprising the steps of: standing the living earthworms under light for 10 to 50 hours; removing the dirt formed on the skin thereof, bringing the earthworms into contact with an organic acid for 30 seconds or less; diluting the acid with addition of water to adjust the pH of the aqueous acidic solution to a pH in the range of 2 to 5; standing the earthworm mixture under the pH condition for 3 to 180 minutes; and then washing the earthworms with water.

A video medical record (VMR) system provides a means and method for multiple users of a central server and multiple remote user devices to mutually create, edit, store, compare, and share texts, videos, stills and / or audios relating to a patient. The VMR system includes the use of existing mobile devices such as a laptop, tablet, laptop-tablet hybrid, phablet, tablet-phone hybrid, phone, or other camera equipped mobile electronics. The VMR system provides an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) on the mobile device that allows a user to create, edit, store, compare and share one or more videos of a patient quickly and easily. The VMR system and GUI can be installed as a software / application (also called an “app”) that is installed on a mobile device's operating system (iOS, Android, Windows mobile, etc).

An enhanced bezel intended for use with a bill acceptor. The enhanced bezel includes a processor to monitor detailed information about the status of the bill acceptor, and other information related to its operation. The processor displays this information through multiple indicators on the enhanced bezel.

A method of controlling a variable valve timing system comprising calculating, by a sliding mode control, a first control amount based on a deviation between a target value and an actually measured value of the position of the displacing member of the variable valve timing system, calculating a second control amount by integrating the deviation as an input when the deviation falls within a predetermined numeric value range containing a zero value, or by integrating the zero value as the input when the deviation falls outside the predetermined numeric value range; and adding the first control amount and the second control amount to set a compensation control amount for compensating the position of the displacing member.

Provided is a simple and easy method of producing an innoxious dry earthworm powder, while suppressing inactivation of the enzymes contained in earthworms. In the method, a homogenate obtained by grinding living earthworms is freeze-dried and the dried product is heat-treated at a temperature of 110° C. or higher but lower than 130° C. Preferably, the method according to the present invention comprises further a process for preparation of the living earthworms, which precedes the grinding step, comprising the steps of: standing the living earthworms under light for 10 to 50 hours; removing the dirt formed on the skin thereof, bringing the earthworms into contact with an organic acid for 30 seconds or less; diluting the acid with addition of water to adjust the pH of the aqueous acidic solution to a pH in the range of 2 to 5; standing the earthworm mixture under the pH condition for 3 to 180 minutes; and then washing the earthworms with water.

An incubated state evaluating device includes an image reading unit, a feature value calculating unit, a frequency distribution calculating unit, and an evaluation information generating unit. The image reading unit reads a plurality of images in which a plurality of cells incubated in an incubation container are image-captured in time series. The feature value calculating unit obtains each of feature values representing morphological features of cells from the images for each of the cells included in the images. The frequency distribution calculating unit obtains each of frequency distributions of the feature values corresponding to the respective images. The evaluation information generating unit generates evaluation information evaluating an incubated state of cells in the incubation container based on a variation of the frequency distributions between images.

A system for organizing information resources electronically, preferably in the context of a lesson plan is disclosed. The system also provides a simple, clean, easy-to-use interface that creates a dynamic structure for storing document and other information files and for presenting the user with an easy method to retrieve and use the files. A preferred embodiment of the system according to the present invention allows teachers to visually assess the quality of their lesson plan(s) as created and utilized, to apply templates to standardize the teaching of students across multiple educators, and to provide reports on demand that provide details on the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of their lesson plans. At the same time, the system is flexible enough to allow educators to customize their lessons to meet individual students' needs.

The invention relates to an otoscope device (10), especially configured to be manipulated by a layperson during its application, comprising a radiation sensing unit (40.1) configured for detecting radiation reflected by the patient's outer ear, especially by the eardrum; wherein the otoscope device further comprises electronic and / or optic means (44) configured for determining spectral information of reflected radiation, especially with respect to wavelengths shorter than 500 nm to 480 nm, and configured for determining a ratio of radiation in the spectrum below 480 nm to 500 nm to radiation in the spectrum above 480 nm to 500 nm, especially based on a specific intensity of reflected radiation within the spectrum of blue light and / or UV radiation. Further, the invention relates to a method of identifying and / or locating objects in a subject's ear or to a method of identifying or characterizing an eardrum. Further, the invention relates to a method of determining the risk of a pathologic state of the eardrum and its vicinity and to provide the user with a risk index for inflammation.

Provided is a method for manufacturing a solar cell including: a) forming an electron transport layer on a first electrode; b) forming a light absorber by applying a light absorber solution as a solution for forming a light absorber containing an organic-metal halide having a perovskite structure, the light absorber solution containing an organic halide and a metal halide dissolved therein so as to have a non-stoichiometric ratio based on the organic-metal halide; c) forming a hole conduction layer by applying and drying a hole transport solution in which an organic hole transport material is dissolved; and d) forming a second electrode, which is a counter electrode of the first electrode, on the hole conduction layer.

An operator actuated electro-mechanical drag mat lift assembly that mounts on the rear of existing lawn equipment that provides a platform for mounting lawn care products requiring deployment for use The Banko Manufacturing International design allows the lawn equipment operator the ability to deploy the assembly while remaining seated with just the flip of a switch. Other manufacturers' designs have failed to consolidate the elements necessary into a comprehensive semi-automated concept. In addition, the innovative drag mat design, when used with the lift assembly, provides an effective method of distributing both dry and damp grass clippings improving turf appearance.

A surgical instrument which can be attached to a patient is described. The instrument includes an alignment guide having a distal end and a proximal end. A brace is attached toward the proximal end of the alignment guide for attaching the instrument to a limb of a patient. The brace comprises a pair of opposed members, each member being shaped to hold a respective bony part of the patient on either side of the patient. At least a part of the brace is made of a resilient material allowing the brace to grip the patient in use.

The invention provides a method for the combined production of (I) a sulfur oxide containing product and (II) a fertilizer selected from a group consisting of ammonium nitrate, ammonium phosphates and a combination thereof, through an indirect neutralization of ammonia with an acid selected from the group consisting of nitric acid, phosphoric acid and a combination thereof, the method comprising: a. contacting a precipitate containing calcium sulfite with a solution of nitric acid and a solution of ammonia in two separate steps, to form the fertilizer, the sulfur oxide containing product and a precipitate containing calcium hydroxide; and b. separating at least portion of the fertilizer, the sulfur oxide and the calcium hydroxide into three separated streams.

The invention provides a method for the combined production of (I) a sulfur oxide containing product and (II) a fertilizer selected from a group consisting of ammonium nitrate, ammonium phosphates and a combination thereof, through an indirect neutralization of ammonia with an acid selected from the group consisting of nitric acid, phosphoric acid and a combination thereof, the method comprising: a. contacting a precipitate containing calcium sulfite with a solution of nitric acid and a solution of ammonia in two separate steps, to form the fertilizer, the sulfur oxide containing product and a precipitate containing calcium hydroxide; and b. separating at least portion of the fertilizer, the sulfur oxide and the calcium hydroxide into three separated streams.

The present invention relates to a synchronous superconductive rotary machine with a superconductive rotor, a wind turbine, an assembly method and a repair method there- of. The rotor comprises a back iron connected to a thermally insulating support structure which is further connected to a base element. A coupling element is arranged on a peripheral surface of the base element for coupling to a matching coupling element located on a peripheral surface of a pole unit. The pole unit comprises a core element on which the coupling element is located and superconductive coils are wound on the core element. The pole unit is slid into position in an axial direction and fixed relative to the back iron by using fastening means. The base element, support structure and pole unit are wrapped in a thermal insulating laminate. This provides a simple and easy assembly and repair process that does require the rotor to be separated from the stator in order to replace a pole unit.

A method of matching water supply systems with water filtration systems includes having a user provide area location identification, determining the water supply system for the identified area, referencing available water specifications for the water supply system, and providing the user with a recommendation of one or more water filtrations system. The method can also prove the user information on purchasing and or installing one or more of the recommended one or more water filtrations systems.

A method for fabricating a cellular structure is disclosed. The method includes feeding cell aggregates onto a plurality of thread or needle shaped members in each of a plurality of supports. Each member forms net or mesh shaped spaces in the respective support. The method also includes layering the supports with the cell aggregates fed therein, culturing the cell aggregates to fuse, and removing the plurality of thread or needle shaped members from the fused cellular structure.