59 results about "Form and function" patented technology

The present invention relates to handling of digital content in cross-platform environments and provides methods, systems, computer readable storage with instructions, and/or products for providing digital content, including the possibility of portions of the content being accessible over a communication network. In one form, the invention provides a functional software product compliant with a predetermined computing platform adapted for cross-platform use that may include: a predetermined form means for presenting content to a user of the product, a predetermined function means for enabling the user of the product to navigate content, and at least one driver means operatively associated with the functional software product for enabling access to content by the predetermined form and function means wherein the driver means is adapted for accessing at least one originating content data resource having a format non-specific to the predetermined computing platform.

Associative Data Management and Knowledge Operating System using a Data Instance centric architecture, where Data Instances are typically atomic. Each Data Instance can be at the center with all its associations. The base structures encapsulate the Data Instances and can generally be identical in form and function, and application independent. Encapsulate references can include references to all other directly related independently encapsulated Data Instances. The encapsulated references can be both unique identifiers for each and every associated Data Instance and also logical indexes that encode the abstracted location of each Data Instance, making it possible to both identify and locate any Data Instance using the same reference key.

A method of sealing parts of a plastic capsule by forming a weld seam in an overlapping region of the parts of the capsule, wherein the capsule comprises a capsule cap having an open end and a capsule body having an open end, the method comprising:

• • (a) holding the capsule cap and the capsule body in a capsule holder comprising a first holding part and a second holding part which can be guided synchronously with one another, wherein the first holding part interlockingly surrounds the capsule cap and the second holding part interlockingly surrounds the capsule body;
  • (b) closing the capsule holder holding the capsule cap and the capsule body so that the open end of the capsule cap and the open end of the capsule body form a sealed cavity therebetween and form an overlapping region, wherein the overlapping region is not covered by the capsule holder, to obtain a closed capsule; and
  • (c) welding the closed capsule using an energy beam of hot gas or laser light on the overlapping region by forming the weld seam thereon. The capsules produced by the process according to the invention are disposable capsules and preferably contain a single dose of a pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a powder or liquid suitable for inhalation and are suitable, by their form and function, for use in powder inhalers or liquid nebulizers for producing aerosols. Aerosols thus produced can be inhaled, for example, in order to administer a pharmaceutical formulation to the lungs.

A business intelligence (BI) system which includes the ability to extend its functionality outside of the project life cycle by means of specific content. Complex multidimensional queries are interpreted as trees of atomic sub-expressions that are combined in a parse-tree-like structure to form the overall query. Each sub tree is valid in isolation when provided with the proper context. Any sub tree can be an expression template, stored as application content, which at generation time uses simple text substitution with instance specific parameters to produce multidimensional expression syntax. The system includes a sophisticated type system and semantic layer that hides the user from the complexities inherent in working with OLAP databases. A business intelligence expert can provide type and semantic cues for each expression template, held as content. The content expression templates are then exposed in the application primarily through a context menu that is filtered for appropriateness, but also in an explorer tree, toolbars, menus and submenus. The functionality from a users perspective is integral to the application. An iterative processing capability to complement these expressions is provided by means of OLAP database stored procedures held as application content. Building on the above, workflow content allows business users to extend the application by creating expert-system-like guided analyses and processes. Of key significance to this innovation is the concept that the expression templates, stored procedures and workflows are application content, and therefore redistributable and unshackled from the classic software development lifecycle and the cost and expertise associated.

A system and methodology for controlling structural type integration to major fittings requires creating a geometrical set of objects identified here as basic starting geometry which consist of external references and relationships to a main component structure. Structural interface detail characteristics and hardware components are identified that make up a major fitting integration connection between the main component structure and a second component structure. Parametric sets and associated geometrical sets containing sketches and geometry objects are identified and created, the parametric sets and associated geometrical sets being associated to a particular hardware component used in the integration connection between the main component structure and the second component structure and used to defined and control the integration connection between the main component structure and the second component structure with respect to fit, form and function. The parameters and geometry objects are published for review by all companies involved in the integration.

A bridge of a twin-T type may have been proposed before but not in the form and function of this DIGITAL RF BRIDGE. In the DETAILED DESCRIPTION and MATHEMATICS writings of this application I describe the DIGITAL RF BRIDGE and it's process as being unique. The computer used here will be of ordinary origin but equipped with the special software. The printer is common and standard The signal generator is common, same as used regularly in bridge measurement processes. The null detector will normally be constructed as a part of the main bridge unit, well shielded and tunable.

The device for measuring capacity values of C1 and C2 will normally be constructed as part of the main bridge unit and will work with the computer software to derive capacity in picofarads The Digital RF Bridge is dependent upon the computer and it's software to execute it's functions and, likewise, the computer process is dependent upon the functions of the Bridge unit. In the absence of either one, the process cannot exist.

The invention discloses a heart simulation structure as well as a forming method and a special mold thereof and belongs to the field of organ production, biological materials and medical instruments. The heart simulation structure comprises a main body structure, at least one heart chamber structure, at least one blood vessel system and at least one nervous system, wherein the main body structure is a mixture of hydrogel and myocardial seed cells, is high in biocompatibility and can facilitate realization of a blood pumping function of a heart; each blood vessel system is dendritically or spirally distributed on the periphery of each heart chamber structure; each nervous system is located in the main body structure. The special mold comprises at least one casing top, at least one casing bottom, at least one air sac, at least one blood vessel system catheter and at least one nervous system catheter, wherein the at least one casing top and the at least one casing bottom are sealed through embedment assembly to constitute the outside of the mold; the at least one air sac, the at least one blood vessel system catheter and the at least one nervous system catheter are located inside the special mold. A new idea is provided for in-vitro rapid construction of the artificial heart, and the heart simulation structure is similar to real hearts of animals in form and function.

The invention discloses a homogeneous anion-exchange membrane and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method is characterized by comprising the following steps: performing a reaction to obtain a uniform membrane liquid by taking chloromethylated vinyl benzene, vinyl benzene or/and alkyl vinyl benzene as a monomer, divinylbenzene as a crosslinking agent, benzoyl peroxide or azodiisobutyronitrile as an initiator, and quaternized bromomethylated poly(1, 4-dimethyl-2, 6-phenylene oxide) or quaternized chloracetylated poly(1, 4-dimethyl-2, 6-phenylene oxide) as a high molecular enhancer; carrying out a reaction to obtain a uniform membrane liquid and drying the membrane to obtain the anion-exchange membrane. The anion-exchange membrane is high in exchange capacity, good in electrochemical property, uniform in structure and good in heat resistance. As a previous functionalized reaction process is adopted without post-treatment steps, the membrane liquid is uniform and easy to coat, so that the membrane-forming property is good. The anion-exchange membrane obtained is high in mechanical strength, and the ion exchange radicals are uniformly distributed. Products in different structural forms and functions can be obtained by adjusting the content of polymers, types of solvents, quaterisation temperature and time and degree of crosslinking and changing the types of supporters.

The invention relates to a device for culturing endothelial cells of myocardial bridge-mural coronary artery, which is characterized in that a pair of myocardial bridge press block and simulated coronary artery is arranged in an airtight cavity, a motor drives the myocardial bridge press block to press the simulated coronary artery, and the outer part of the airtight cavity is connected with a proportional pressure-regulating constant-current stabilizer consisting of an air compressor, an air reservoir, a proportional pressure valve and a tank pressure sensor; after a periodic pulsatile flow produced by a heart pump passes through an energy accumulator, the liquid is divided into two branches, i.e. one branch of the fluid flows through a division to flow into a liquid storage tank and a constant temperature device after loading, and the other branch of the fluid flows through the airtight cavity to flow into the liquid storage tank and the constant temperature device after loading. Inthe invention, the endothelial cells are cultured in the pulsatile flow, so that the physiological environment of the coronary artery periodically oppressed by the myocardial bridge can be simulated,and the stress on the endothelial cells in the coronary artery can be independently adjusted relatively, therefore, the method of the invention provides an experimental means for studying the relation between the form and function of the endothelial cell and the proximal coronary atherosclerotic diseases in the presence of the myocardial bridge.

The invention belongs to the technical field of cell separation, and particularly relates to a separation method for islet cells of a mouse. The method comprises the following steps: narcotizing the mouse, disinfecting the skin and cutting along the center of the abdomen to fully expose the pancreas; shearing the ligament organization connected with the pancreas of the spleen, clamping to close the junction of the splenic vein and the spleen and cutting the heart broken, inserting a needle at the intersection of the splenic vein and the portal vein to the splenic vein, and injecting collagenase filling liquid; immersing the filled pancreas of the spleen into the collagenase filling liquid after the pancreas of the spleen is dissociated from the abdominal cavity; performing water bath slaking on the pancreas collagenase solution, performing centrifugal separation after adding Hank's liquid and taking the sediment; and performing heavy-suspending sedimentation, filtration and centrifugal treatment on the sediment to obtain the islet cells of the mouse. The separation and purification method for the islet cells of the mouse, provided by the invention, is simple and feasible in operation, and the separated islet cells have no obvious differences with those obtained by a CBD method in forms and functions, so that the selectable technologies for separation of pancreas islet of the mouse are enriched, and the separative power is improved.

A method for separating and purifying the active hematinic species (AHS) present in iron-saccharidic compositions, including AHS such as sodium ferric gluconate complex, ferric hydroxide-sucrose complex and ferric saccharate complex and others of similar form and function. The method separates the AHS from one or more excipients and, preferably, lyophilizes the separated AHS. Separation of the AHS permits its analytical quantification, further concentration, purification and/or lyophilization as well as preparation of new and useful products and pharmaceutical compositions.

An ultravilet laser method for improving the dyeing property of cationic dye on polyester fabric, especially the terylene, features that the surface form and function groups of polyester fibre are changed by the ultraviolet excimer laser to generate the periodical wave structure for high dyeability.

The invention provides an intelligent wristband watch and a production method thereof. The intelligent wristband watch comprises a watch body, a first watchband, a second watchband, button holes, a watch button and a watch body bin, wherein the second watchband is matched with the first watchband; the button holes are subjected to injection molding with the first watchband integrally and arrayed in a row; the watch button is subjected to the injection molding with the second watchband integrally and matched with the button holes; the watch body bin is arranged between the first watchband and the second watchband, accommodates and fixes the watch body, and is subjected to the injection molding with the first watchband and the second watchband integrally; a fool-proof structure is arranged in the watch body bin; and a fool-proof part matched with the fool-proof structure is arranged on the watch body. With the adoption of the scheme, the intelligent watch can be assembled more simply; the assembly efficiency is improved; the forms and functions of the watchband can be more abundant; and user experience is further improved.

Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.

The invention relates to cytochemistry and cellular immunology, which are particularly used for observing a marine bivalve meiosis device through immunofluorescence microscopy. A sample can be observed after pre-treatment of fixing and the like, dyeing and flaking. The sample is fixed by phosphate buffered saline (PBS) of paraformaldehyde at a mass percentage concentration of 2 to 6 percent; then,permeabilization treatment and sealing treatment are performed sequentially; immunofluorescence dyeing is performed on sample spindle bodies, and fluorescence dyeing is performed on chromosomes withthe phosphate buffered saline containing propidium iodide of which the concentration is 5 to 20 mg of per liter; and the sample is flaked after dyeing for observation through fluorescence microscopy.The cytological immunofluorescence observation method is suitable for observing the spindle bodies and the chromosomes of the marine bivalve meiosis device synchronously, has the advantages of simpleand direct operation, high definition and high study efficiency, and is a qualitative, positioning and quantitative cytological immunofluorescence observation method which inosculates forms and functions.

The present invention provides an electromagnetic device comprising: a power circuit, and a contact initiated electro-magnet having an electrical coil in operable connection with the power circuit, wherein one end of the electrical coil is directly connected to the power circuit and the other is connected to the magnetic core of the electromagnet such that, in use, the magnetic core performs the dual purposes of (i) focusing the electromagnetic field created by the coil and (ii) forms part of the electrical circuit that energizes the magnetic core of the electromagnet. Multiple electromagnetic devices may be combined to form a kinetic device capable of creating an electrically-based movement device that mimics the form and function of the skeletal muscle through the use of multiple contact initiated electromagnets held within elastic tubes.

The invention discloses a composition containing Atoh7 and/or Pou4f, and a preparation method and medical application of the composition. A virus serves as a carrier, following transcription factors:(1) Atoh7+Pou4f2, or (2) Atoh7+Pou4f3, or (3) Atoh7+Pou4f1, or (4) any one of or other combinations except the combination of Atoh7, Pou4f1, Pou4f2, and Pou4f3 are subjected to overexpression in Muller cells of a human or animal retina, and thus the Muller cells are directionally differentiated into retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). The RGCs regenerated through the composition can be migrated to a ganglion cell layer and integrated to a local neutral network, have the normal RGC form and function, and are connected to different brain areas. The RGCs express various specific markers of normal ganglion cells and have activity such as electrophysiology similar to normal RGCs in vivo. The composition can make the RGCs in vivo be regenerated and can be applied to the aspects such as cell replacement therapy of neurologic diseases such as glaucoma.