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In one embodiment, a method includes implanting an implant entirely under the subject's skin. The implant includes a passive electrical conductor of sufficient length to extend from subcutaneous tissue located below one of a surface cathodic electrode and a surface anodic electrode to the tibial nerve. The surface electrodes are positioned in spaced relationship on the subject's skin, with one of the electrodes positioned over the pick-up end of the electrical conductor such that the portion of the current is transmitted through the conductor to the tibial nerve, and such that the current flows through the tibial nerve and returns to the other of the surface cathodic electrode and the surface anodic electrode. An electrical current is applied between the surface cathodic electrode and the surface anodic electrode to cause the portion of the electrical current to flow through the implant to stimulate the tibial nerve.

A turf protection system that includes lights to continue providing turf lighting requirements, so as to reduce and even prevent turf deterioration. The system includes at least one flooring section having a top, bottom, four sides formed to mate sides of another of the at least one flooring section. The flooring section includes ground supports extending from an inside surface of flooring section to support the at least one flooring section on a surface. The flooring section includes voids between the ground supports to receive attachment of the lights between the ground supports such that the ground supports protect the lights contacting the surface the flooring sections is supported from. The at least one flooring section in combination with the ground supports being construction to support weight of heavy equipment such as vehicle and event stages in order to protect the lights.

A liquid ejection device of the present invention includes an inhaling port portion, an ejection head for ejecting a liquid to be inhaled by a user through the inhaling port portion, a first sensor for detecting an action of the user relating to inhalation, a second sensor for detecting another action of the user relating to inhalation, the second sensor being different from the first sensor, and a determining portion for determining an operation of ejecting the liquid of the ejection head in response to both a first signal output from the first sensor and a second signal output from the second sensor, wherein the determining portion enables ejection of the liquid from the ejection head when both the first signal and the second signal are signals indicating inhalation intention of the user.

An organic light-emitting display device is provided. The organic light-emitting display device includes a substrate; a display unit on the substrate; and a sealing substrate on the display unit. The sealing substrate includes a first surface facing the display unit and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A first barrier layer is on the first surface or the second surface of the sealing substrate. Thus, the organic light-emitting display device may easily reduce or prevent penetration of external air and moisture.

Systems and method for interfacing with a client computing system to receive return authorization data associated with the client computing system, determine linked transaction records based on the return authorization data, nominate a group of linked transaction records based on client-specific thresholds indicative of return abuses or frauds, and generate and transmit recommended actions to the client computing system based on the nominated group of linked transaction records are described.

An apparatus and method is provided for reducing middle ear fluid and equalizing middle ear pressure in infants and toddlers. The apparatus coordinates the act of swallowing and the forcing of air into the nostril of the child. The coordinated actions allow air forced into the nostril to traverse the Eustachian tube when in its open state. A flexible member and a main flexible tube, connected accordingly, are both adapted to be inserted into the child's mouth and nostril, respectively, to achieve such coordination and allow air to enter the Eustachian tube when in its open state, ultimately allowing air to reach the middle ear.

A multi-chip package and method for manufacturing are disclosed. The multi-chip package may include a substrate, a lower semiconductor chip mounted on the substrate, a first electrical connection for electrically connecting the substrate and the lower semiconductor chip, an upper semiconductor chip attached to the lower semiconductor chip and having overhang portions, and at least one bump interposed between the substrate and the overhang portions. The at least one bump may support the overhang portions and may be formed when the first electrical connection is formed.

The invention provides an adhesive-carrying porous film for use as a battery separator, which comprises: a substrate porous film such that when a probe of a probe penetrating thermomechanical analyzer, said probe having a diameter of 1 mm, is placed on the porous film under a load of 70 g to measure a thickness thereof while heating the porous film from room temperature at a rate of 2° C./minute, a temperature at which the thickness of the porous film decreases to a half of the thickness of the porous film when the probe was initially placed thereon is 200° C. or more; and a partially crosslinked adhesive carried on the substrate porous film, the partially crosslinked adhesive being prepared by reacting a reactive polymer having a functional group capable of reacting with an isocyanate group therein with a polyfunctional isocyanate so that the reactive polymer is partially crosslinked. Such a porous film (a separator) is temporarily bonded to an electrode to provide an electrode/separator laminate. In manufacturing a battery, the use of the laminate makes it possible to manufacture a battery efficiently with no mutual slip movement between the electrode and the separator, and is addition, the porous film (the separator) itself, after manufacturing a battery, functions as a separator which does not melt or break, and has a small heat shrinkage under high temperatures

The present application relates to cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid of formula (HCS-1)

HOOC—(CHOH)_n—CHOH—R  (HCS-1)

• wherein n represents an integer in the range from 1 to 10 and the substituent R is selected from —H and —COOH, where the hydroxycarboxylic acid can be present in free form, in salt form, or as a lactone, and where the total quantity of hydroxycarboxylic acid(s) of formula (HCS-1), optionally in salt form and/or lactone form, is 0.3 to 5 wt %, preferably 0.5 to 3 wt %, particularly preferably 1 to 2.5 wt %,
• which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants.

The invention described herein relates to new combretastatin derivatives obtained by total synthesis and having the following general formula:

in which the groups are as defined in the description here below. Said compounds, though chemically related to the structure of cis/trans-combretastatin, do not always bind tubulin, but nevertheless exhibit cytotoxic activity of interest in the oncological field as anticancer and/or antiangiogenic agents.

A display device including a substrate having a display area to display an image and a non-display area, at least one pixel provided on the substrate, a first insulating layer provided on the substrate, and including a first opening at a area adjacent to the display area, a second insulating layer provided on the first insulating layer, and including a second opening at the area adjacent to the display area, and an encapsulation layer covering the first opening, the second opening, and a portion of the non-display area. The pixel includes a first electrode provided on the first insulating layer, and a second electrode provided on the second insulating layer. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a metal layer. At least one of sides of the first opening includes a plurality of slopes having different inclinations.

The present invention provides a charging device which can suppress the deterioration of a photosensitive member and the occurrence of an image deletion phenomenon on an electrophotographic image due to an electric discharge product having deposited on a charger shutter, even when having been used for a long period of time. The charging device has an image bearing member which bears an image thereon, a charging member which charges the image bearing member, and a shielding member which shields the charging member from the image bearing member, wherein the shielding member includes a specific material.

The present invention relates to the field of prevention and treatment of disorders associated with the occurrence of certain carbohydrate epitopes. More particularly, the present invention relates to the prevention and treatment of carbohydrate epitope positive tumors. It relates to formulations and methods for the induction of an effective carbohydrate specific cellular immune response.

A device for maintaining an aseptic catheter environment is provided. The device includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing are coupled to one another by way of at least one coupler. The first housing and the second housing are configured to engage one another when in a closed configuration and to define an interior space when in the closed configuration. At least one aperture and/or notch is defined within at least one of the first housing and the second housing. The at least one aperture and/or notch is sized and shaped to allow at least part of a catheter to be positioned therethrough.

The invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising a capsular polysaccharide (CP) from Streptococcus agalactiae, commonly referred to as group B streptococcus (GBS), conjugated to a carrier protein, and optionally including an aluminum-based adjuvant. The invention further relates to methods for inducing an immune response in subjects against GBS and/or for reducing or preventing invasive GBS disease in subjects using the compositions disclosed herein. The resulting antibodies can be used to treat or prevent GBS infection via passive immunotherapy.

A conformal antenna system comprising one or more proximate antenna elements for very reliable localized reception and transmission of radiowave energy and power particularly in frequency controlled VHF, UHF and microwave spectrum is described. The system incorporates effective angle or proximity dependent interference mitigation for conventional transmitters/receivers or master controlled constellations of wireless devices, and is suitable for temporary or permanent installation and use in a variety of outdoor and in-building locations. The antenna elements are configured and optimized for close proximity but unobtrusive positioning near the point of use on stages, in concert halls, movie studios, houses-of-worship, and convention centers, and are configured to be relatively unaffected by people or furniture in very close proximity. Methods for manufacturing and using close proximity antennas are disclosed, as are systems and methods for the generation and control of signals thereto.

This invention provides an isolated mixture of higher molecular weight primary aliphatic alcohols having 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32 and 34 carbon atoms and having enhanced purity. This invention also provides a process for obtaining the alcohol mixture by extracting a natural product with organic solvents with or without saponification of the natural product. The alcohol mixture is useful in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements and is effective for lowering total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and increasing HDL-cholesterol levels and therefore is effective in treating hypercholesterolemia. The composition may be used to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, to inhibit the atherosclerotic process (platelet hyperaggregability, ischemia and thrombosis), and can be used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic agent. The composition also possesses neurotrophic properties and is useful for improving male sexual activity.

This document provides assay systems related to detecting electrical activity and assessing agents for the ability to influence electrical activity. For example, methods and materials for identifying agents capable of treating seizure like behavior are provided herein.

A power conditioner includes a PV converter that generates an output voltage, which is obtained by boosting a direct-current voltage input from a solar panel, an inverter that converts the output voltage of the PV converter into an alternating-current voltage, and a first relay connected between the inverter and a commercial power system. A controller includes a control circuit that controls the entire power conditioner, a control circuit that controls the PV converter, and a control circuit that controls the inverter. In a start process, the control circuit controls activation and deactivation of a DC-DC converter and causes the impedance of a DC-DC converter to change. The control circuit detects an input voltage and an input current of the PV converter and determines whether or not the first relay is to be in a close state according to those values.

The invention relates to a method for operating a piston compressor (100) having a reciprocating piston (111) in a cylinder (110), wherein an inlet valve (112) and an outlet valve (113) are provided in the cylinder (110) on the side of a medium (b) which is to be compressed and conveyed, wherein the reciprocating piston (111) is moved to and fro by way of a hydraulic drive (120, 121) with a hydraulic piston (120) with the use of a hydraulic medium (a) in a first volume (141), with which the reciprocating piston (111) is loaded on the side of the hydraulic drive (120, 121), wherein, if required, hydraulic medium (a) is fed into the first volume (141) and/or is discharged from the first volume (141) in a manner which is dependent on a position of the hydraulic piston (120) and/or a rotational angle ((p) of a shaft (121) which is provided for moving the hydraulic piston (120) in relation to a position (x) of the reciprocating piston (120) and/or a pressure (p) in the first volume (141), and to a piston compressor (100) of this type.

A method of manufacturing a resin multilayer substrate with a cavity, includes stacking insulation substrates including thermoplastic resins and thermocompression-bonding the insulation substrates. At least one of the insulation substrates is formed by affixing a peelable carrier film to one main surface of the insulation substrate, making a cut in the insulation substrate having the carrier film affixed thereto, the cut being designed to form the cavity, penetrating the insulation substrate in a thickness direction and not penetrating the carrier film in a thickness direction, and removing the carrier film and a portion of the insulation substrate that is cut out by the cut.

A contouring arm and shoulder support is provided that is secured to a supporting and stabilizing belt. The support system comprises a belt support and an arm support that are operatively interconnected and yet easily disassociated. The arm support provides dynamic support that allows the patient to move their injured arm if needed.

The invention discloses an FPGA based descaling system of an ultrasonic guided-wave liquid-filled pipe and belongs to the technical field of ultrasonic non-destructive removal. The FPGA based descaling system mainly comprises a signal source generating module, a data acquisition module, a power amplification module, a waveform display module and a driving descaling module. When fouling accumulation is discovered in a liquid-filled pipe, an inputted key can be identified through a DDS controller of an FPGA development board to call a corresponding ROM core, a DA module converts a digital signalin the ROM core into an analog signal so as to generate a voltage signal; a data acquisition device collects the voltage signal and transmits the voltage signal to a power amplifier; the amplified voltage signal drives a wedge-shaped piezoelectric sensor, and the piezoelectric sensor converts the voltage signal into a mechanical vibration signal; the mechanical vibration signal means that ultrasonic guided-wave is spread in the pipe wall, part of energy leaks or is refracted to the fouling part, and the fouling removal effect is realized through the cavatition. The FPGA based descaling systemcan efficiently, rapidly and safely remove fouling and has higher application value in the food and chemical industry.

Compositions and methods are for combating inflammatory disease and particularly for use in feed or food compositions for preventing, reducing and/or treating inflammatory disorders, diseases, or discomforts. The compositions include at least one specific pectin.

An improved dental impression tray system provides a way to accommodate multiple arch sizes by incorporating a plurality of arch accommodating markers (AAM) and adaptive locking Mechanisms (ALM) into one adaptive dental impression tray (ADIT). Upon trying in an impression tray for a patient, the size of the ADIT can be adjusted by removing one or more AAMs and securely affixing the male ALM (hereafter mALM) into the female ALM (hereafter fALM) until a customized sized tray is configured which best fits the patient's anatomy. This novel arch accommodating and adaptive locking mechanism allows the operator to customize one tray to ideally fit each patient in a manner which, among other benefits, reduces time, cross-contamination, waste, expense, improves the accuracy of the intended impression and reduces patient discomfort because the ALM protects the patient from any rough or sharp edges. Additionally, the ADIT can be manufactured in various manners such as but not limited to: for disposable/single-use or sterilizeable/multiple use, can be made of one piece or multiple interlocking pieces, and can be designed to accommodate single-arch/open mouth impressions or dual-arch/closed bit impressions.

A heater part of a planar sensor element includes: a heater element containing Pt; an insulating layer covering the heater element; and a heater electrode located on a main surface of the sensor element to be exposed. A portion of the heater part other than the heater electrode is buried in a base part formed of a solid electrolyte. The insulating layer at least contains MgO, MgAl₂O₄, and Mg₄Nb₂O₉ in a weight percentage of 97 wt % to 100 wt % in total. MgO, MgAl₂O₄, and Mg₄Nb₂O₉ are contained in weight percentages of 30 wt % to 60 wt %, 30 wt % to 60 wt %, and 0.5 wt % to 15 wt %, respectively. The insulating layer has a porosity of 4% or less.

An acoustic wave device includes a support substrate including silicon, a piezoelectric layer in which a rotated Y-cut X-propagation lithium tantalate is included, and an IDT electrode. A film thickness of the piezoelectric layer is less than or equal to about 1λ. When α₁₁₁ is an angle between a directional vector k₁₁₁, and a direction of silicon and n is an arbitrary integer, the angle α₁₁₁ is in a range of about 0°+120°×n≤α₁₁₁≤45°+120°×n or in a range of about 75°+120°×n≤α₁₁₁≤120°+120°×n when the IDT electrode is on a positive surface of the piezoelectric layer and the angle α₁₁₁ is in a range of about 15°+120°×n≤α₁₁₁≤105°+120°×n when the IDT electrode is on the negative surface of the piezoelectric layer.

The invention discloses an air outlet panel and an air conditioner. The air outlet panel comprises a decoration door panel, a micro hole plate and a second sealing piece. The decoration door panel isprovided with a door body, wherein the decoration door panel and the door body are integrally formed, and the decoration door panel is further provided with an installing port. The micro hole plate isprovided with a plurality of ventilation micro holes, and the micro hole plate is detachably arranged in the installing port. The second sealing piece is arranged in correspondence to the connectingposition of the decoration door panel and the micro hole plate. According to the technical scheme, forming of condensate water can be better reduced or avoided.

Reduction of black silicon is achieved by providing a protective device layer in the bead region and sides of the wafer before the formation of a hard etch mask.