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A glass-flake loaded organic sealant system is useful for sealing active layers such as those in electronic devices and solar cells.

A water jacket spacer is inserted into a water jacket. The water jacket spacer includes an expansion member, a plate-shaped holder to which the expansion member is fixed, and a leaf spring that abuts the inner wall of the water jacket. The leaf spring projects from a face on the holder on the side opposite of the expansion member. The holder curves to match the shape of the water jacket. The position of the water jacket spacer in the water jacket is maintained by the biasing force of the leaf spring.

An engine control device includes a governor lever, a centrifugal governor, a control lever operated to oscillate between a low-speed position and a high-speed position, and a governor spring expandedly provided between the control lever and the governor lever. An automatic choke device is connected to a choke valve of a carburetor. A play is provided between the governor lever and the governor spring. The play holds the governor spring in a free state during rotation of the control lever from the low-speed position to the high-speed position by a predetermined angle. A subsidiary spring is provided between a fixed structure and the governor lever so as to constantly urge the governor lever in a direction to open the throttle valve. A spring constant of the subsidiary spring is smaller than that of the governor spring. Thus, there is provided the engine control system with the automatic choke device, which can meticulously control an air / fuel ratio from start of an engine to under-load operation of the engine in accordance with increase and decrease in temperature of the engine.

The invention includes dosage formulations, dosage forms and related methods for providing oral dosage forms of low solubility active ingredients such as coenzyme Q1O. The present invention includes a Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SMEDDS) in the form of a self-microemulsifying mixture that comprises a combination of a hydrophilic surfactant and a lipophilic co-surfactant (forming a surfactant pair). The preferred surfactant pair comprises a hydrophilic surfactant and a lipophilic co-surfactant with respective HLB (Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance) values of more than 12 and less than 8 respectively. The systems also contain at least one lipophilic solvent. The formulations exhibited excellent dissolution properties and storage stability.

A steering damper is provided coaxially with a steering shaft, and a handlebar load is provided by causing a variable valve to generate damping force, using rotation of the steering shaft. The damping force is variably controlled in response to vehicle speed. The damping force is fixed to a minimum value C1 for vehicle speeds equal to or below first reference speed V1, fixed to a maximum value C2 for vehicle speeds equal to or above second reference speed V2, and variably controlled in response to vehicle speed and acceleration in an intermediate speed range. Fine maneuverability of a vehicle body is achieved by reducing a load on a handlebar at low vehicle speeds, and a stable movement of the vehicle body is maintained at high vehicle speed by increasing the load on the handlebar and thereby suppressing deflection of the handlebar.

A steering damper is provided coaxially with a steering shaft, and a handlebar load is provided by causing a variable valve to generate damping force, using rotation of the steering shaft. The damping force is variably controlled in response to vehicle speed. The damping force is fixed to a minimum value C1 for vehicle speeds equal to or below first reference speed V1, fixed to a maximum value C2 for vehicle speeds equal to or above second reference speed V2, and variably controlled in response to vehicle speed and acceleration in an intermediate speed range. Fine maneuverability of a vehicle body is achieved by reducing a load on a handlebar at low vehicle speeds, and a stable movement of the vehicle body is maintained at high vehicle speed by increasing the load on the handlebar and thereby suppressing deflection of the handlebar.

Disclosed is a method of generating an integrated circuit (IC) layout design. An initial layout netlist having a plurality of original cells is provided. A first original cell within the initial layout netlist is replaced with a first replacement cell having a different drive than the first original cell's drive but a same replacement delay as the first original cell when the first original cell is not optimal. The first replacement delay of a particular cell is the particular cell's total delay contribution to a particular delay path that includes the particular cell.

The application discloses integrated air suspension and platform lifting systems that utilize an existing air supply for lifting one or more platforms installed in a trailer or hauling vehicle. An apparatus for lifting a rear gate or platform of a trailer or a hauling vehicle is disclosed that includes an actuating mechanism operable to pivot the platform between a lowered position (e.g., where the end of the platform is in contact with the ground) and a range of raised positions (e.g., where the platform is raised to meet an elevated platform such as a loading dock). The lifting mechanisms for raising and lowering the platform(s) may utilize a pressurized gas supply from a compressor. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may be supplied with pressurized air from a compressor of a brake system of a tractor. In some embodiments a separate locking mechanism is provided to hold the platform in place after the lifting system has moved it into a desired position.

The invention includes a box, vertical and horizontal dividers, a plant-growth mat, and a mounting bar. The dividers are permanently linked to form an insert, which slides into insert grooves inside the box. Insert grooves have upper and lower rails. At the insert groove openings rail ends feature upward bends. The plant-growth mat is secured against the box inner-back by the insert which is prevented from sliding out by the upward bends of the lower rails. A support mount and a fastener on the back of the box and compatible groove surfaces on the mounting bar prevent box movement when mounted. The invention increases the rigidity of the dividers and reduces their deformability. It facilitates inserting the integrated dividers into the box with convenient insert grooves. The plant-growth mat can store water, prevent soil erosion, and provide aeration to plant roots. The mounting bar stabilizes the module for easy installation.

A pigment grade corrosion inhibitor and a method of forming the inhibitor is disclosed. The inhibitor is comprised of a host species comprised of an inorganic compound having a layered structure and a guest species comprised an anionic species of a weak acid. The host species is preferably a double hydroxide having a structure of: [M(II)1-xM(III)x(OH−)2] [An−x / n.y H2O], where M(II) is a divalent metal cationic species, M(III) is a trivalent metal cationic species, and An− is an anionic species, preferably with the species present in a range of: 0.2≦M(III) / (M(II)+M(III))≦0.4. The guest species include: ortho-phosphoric, pyrophosphoric, tripoly-phosphoric, polyphosphoric acid; mono- and di-alkyl or aryl-esters of ortho-phosphoric and pyrophosphoric acid; metaphosphoric, trimeta-phosphoric, poly-metaphosphoric acid; phosphorous (phosphonic) acid; derivatives of phosphonic acid; alkyl and aryl esters of thio-phosphoric and dithio-phosphoric acid; molybdic, phospho-molybdic, silico-molybdic acid; boric acid; cyanamidic acid; nitrous acid; derivatives of thio- and dithiocarbonic acid, including o-alkyl esters; derivatives of dithiocarbamic acid, including N-alkyl dithiocarbamates; pyrrolidinecarbodithioic acid; thio-organic compounds functionalized with at least one —SH group of acidic character, including: 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), 2,4-dimercapto-s-triazolo-[4,3-b]-1,3-4 thiadiazole, trithiocyanuric acid (TMT), and dithiocyanuric acid, various N—,S— and N,N—, S,S— and N,S-substituted derivatives of the above DMTD and TMT compounds; various S-substituted derivatives of trithiocyanuric acid; dimer and polymer derivatives of the above DMTD and TMT compounds, including 5,5′ dithio-bis (1,3,4 thiadiazole-2(3H)-thione or (DMTD)2, and (DMTD)n, polymers of DMTD and (TMT)2, dimers and polymers of TMT; various combinations of all the above; soluble salts of DMTD and TMT; poly-ammonium salt of DMTD or (DMTD)n and TMT formed with polyamines; mercapto-benzothiazole, mercapto-benzoxazole, mercapto-benzimidazole, and combinations, thereof; di- and poly-mercapto compounds, including: di-mercapto derivatives of thiophene, pyrrole, furane, diazoles, and thiadiazoles; di- and tri-mercapto derivatives of pyridine, diazines, triazines, benzimidazole, and benzothiazole, including dimercaptopyridine, 2, 4-dithiohydantoine, and 2,4,-dimercapto-6-amino-5-triazine; and carboxylic and di-carboxylic acids, including ascorbic, salicylic acid, phthalic acid, nitro-phthalic acid, succinic acid, and derivatives of succinic acid, including 1-(benzothiazol-2-ylthio)succinic acid.

The invention includes a box, vertical and horizontal dividers, a plant-growth mat, and a mounting bar. The dividers are permanently linked to form an insert, which slides into insert grooves inside the box. Insert grooves have upper and lower rails. At the insert groove openings rail ends feature upward bends. The plant-growth mat is secured against the box inner-back by the insert which is prevented from sliding out by the upward bends of the lower rails. A support mount and a fastener on the back of the box and compatible groove surfaces on the mounting bar prevent box movement when mounted. The invention increases the rigidity of the dividers and reduces their deformability. It facilitates inserting the integrated dividers into the box with convenient insert grooves. The plant-growth mat can store water, prevent soil erosion, and provide aeration to plant roots. The mounting bar stabilizes the module for easy installation.

A system configured to generate a motion adjustment instruction for a user performing an action is provided. The system comprises: a target module configured to obtain a target biomechanical load distribution for the user, a sensor arrangement configured to monitor the motion of the user so as to obtain monitored motion data, a monitoring module configured to calculate a monitored biomechanical load distribution for the user in accordance with the monitored motion data, an adjustment module configured to calculate a target adjustment to the motion of the user that corresponds to a reduction of a deviation of the monitored biomechanical load distribution from the target biomechanical load distribution, and an instruction module configured to generate a motion adjustment instruction in accordance with the target adjustment.

An electrochemical cell (10) showing improved low temperature performance, said electrochemical cell comprises a cylindrical container (12) having an open end; a top cover (14) sealing the open end; a jellyroll electrode assembly disposed inside of the container, the electrode assembly comprising: an anode (18) consisting essentially of lithium or a lithium-based alloy; a cathode (20) consisting of a mix comprising a conductor, a binder and at least 80 wt. % of iron disulfide coated onto a solid foil current collector (22); and a separator (26) disposed between the anode (18) and the cathode (20); and an electrolyte having a solvent blend consisting essentially of 10-95 wt. % of tetrahydrofuran and 5-90 wt % of 1,3-dioxolane- and a solute selected from the group consisting of: lithium imide, lithium jodide and combinations thereof. Alternatively the electrolyte consists essentially of a solute dissolved in tetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxolane and 1,2-dimethoxy ethane or the electrolyte has a solvent blend consisting essentially of 10-95 wt % of tetrahydrofuran-based solvent, 5-90 wt % of 1,3-dioxolane and 0-40 wt % of 1,2-dimethoxy ethane and a solute selected from the group consisting of: lithium imide, lithium iodide and combinations thereof.

A power amplification device includes a BTL amplification circuit including a first amplification circuit and a second amplification circuit, the first amplification circuit including a first output transistor, a first power detection circuit, a second output transistor, and a second power detection circuit, the second amplification circuit including a third output transistor, a third power detection circuit, a fourth output transistor, and a fourth power detection circuit, a first comparator which compares output values of the first and fourth power detection circuits, and a second comparator which compares output values of the second and third power detection circuits.

This relates to a composite detergent granule having a core particle covered by a coating layer, as well as a granular detergent composition containing the same. The core particle contains a mixture of silica, a C10-C20 linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) and optionally a C10-C20 linear or branched alkylethoxy sulfate (AES). The coating layer contains AES. Such a composite detergent granule is characterized by high surfactant activity, improved water hardness tolerance, fast surfactant release, and superior dissolution profile.

A crane apparatus includes: a telescopic boom including a plurality of boom members, the telescopic boom performing telescopic motion by moving the plurality of boom members one by one using one telescopic cylinder; a condition input part configured to receive, as input, a condition for a crane operation including at least a weight of goods suspended by the telescopic boom, a height to which suspended goods are lifted, and a moving radius of the suspended goods; and a telescopic pattern selecting part configured to select a telescopic pattern that allows the crane operation under the condition inputted to the condition input part.

A power amplification device includes a BTL amplification circuit including a first amplification circuit and a second amplification circuit, the first amplification circuit including a first output transistor, a first power detection circuit, a second output transistor, and a second power detection circuit, the second amplification circuit including a third output transistor, a third power detection circuit, a fourth output transistor, and a fourth power detection circuit, a first comparator which compares output values of the first and fourth power detection circuits, and a second comparator which compares output values of the second and third power detection circuits.

A glass-flake loaded organic sealant system is useful for sealing active layers such as those in electronic devices and solar cells.

An engine control device includes a governor lever, a centrifugal governor, a control lever operated to oscillate between a low-speed position and a high-speed position, and a governor spring expandedly provided between the control lever and the governor lever. An automatic choke device is connected to a choke valve of a carburetor. A play is provided between the governor lever and the governor spring. The play holds the governor spring in a free state during rotation of the control lever from the low-speed position to the high-speed position by a predetermined angle. A subsidiary spring is provided between a fixed structure and the governor lever so as to constantly urge the governor lever in a direction to open the throttle valve. A spring constant of the subsidiary spring is smaller than that of the governor spring. Thus, there is provided the engine control system with the automatic choke device, which can meticulously control an air / fuel ratio from start of an engine to under-load operation of the engine in accordance with increase and decrease in temperature of the engine.

The application discloses integrated air suspension and platform lifting systems that utilize an existing air supply for lifting one or more platforms installed in a trailer or hauling vehicle. An apparatus for lifting a rear gate or platform of a trailer or a hauling vehicle is disclosed that includes an actuating mechanism operable to pivot the platform between a lowered position (e.g., where the end of the platform is in contact with the ground) and a range of raised positions (e.g., where the platform is raised to meet an elevated platform such as a loading dock). The lifting mechanisms for raising and lowering the platform(s) may utilize a pressurized gas supply from a compressor. In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism may be supplied with pressurized air from a compressor of a brake system of a tractor. In some embodiments a separate locking mechanism is provided to hold the platform in place after the lifting system has moved it into a desired position.

The bearing structure for shelving comprises: —a vertical upright comprising a first metal section provided with at least a first longitudinal side and with at least a second longitudinal side, the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side being flat, continuous and transverse to each other; —a longitudinal cross-piece; —an angular bracket to be interposed between the vertical upright and the longitudinal cross-piece and comprising a first longitudinal face and a second longitudinal face, the first longitudinal face and the second longitudinal face being flat, contiguous and transverse to each other; wherein it comprises first connecting means arranged on the first longitudinal side and the first longitudinal face, and second connecting means, arranged on the second longitudinal side and the second longitudinal face, the first connecting means and the second connecting means coupling the angular bracket to the vertical upright.

The invention includes dosage formulations, dosage forms and related methods for providing oral dosage forms of low solubility active ingredients such as coenzyme Q10. The present invention includes a Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SMEDDS) in the form of a self-microemulsifying mixture that comprises a combination of a hydrophilic surfactant and a lipophilic co-surfactant (forming a surfactant pair). The preferred surfactant pair comprises a hydrophilic surfactant and a lipophilic co-surfactant with respective HLB (Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance) values of more than 12 and less than 8 respectively. The systems also contain at least one lipophilic solvent. The formulations exhibited excellent dissolution properties and storage stability.

An alternating flow column chromatography apparatus comprising a ‘U’ shaped or T shaped separation column including at least one loading port for loading of components for separation, a first purification column in fluid communication with one end of the separation column and a second purification column in fluid communication with another end of the separation column, at least one eluent input port, an eluate output port and an alternating flow valve in fluid communication with the primary eluent input port, the eluate output port, the first purification column and the second purification column wherein, when operated, the alternating flow valve reverses the flow of eluent through the purification columns and the separation column. Also a method of using the apparatus. A benefit of the apparatus and method is more efficient operation compared to existing direct flow column chromatography apparatuses.

A method of forming a battery electrode includes spraying a suspension of nanoparticle sized metal oxide to create an active layer.

A transformer station, in particular, an offshore transformer station including at least one transformer and at least one transformer cooling unit arranged on at least one side wall of the transformer station or a roof of the transformer station and configured to cool the at least one transformer. The transformer station also includes at least one air deflecting unit arranged on at least one roof edge of the transformer station and / or at least one air deflecting unit arranged on at least one side edge of the transformer station. The air deflecting unit is arranged such that an air movement is deflectable in the direction of the transformer cooling unit.