The present invention concerns an energy transformation device with a chamber (2) and a supply system with at least one valve (3) for sequential supply of hydrogen and oxygen to the chamber (2). An ignition system ignites the mixture of hydrogen and oxygen such that it is formed a pressure increase and motion in the water in the chamber. A bleed off valve (21 ) is provided to bleed off water forme...

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of analyzing imagery data pertaining to a biological sample. the method comprises: identifying structures of biological elements in the imagery data based on achromatic intensity values of the imagery data, and displaying the imagery data as a color-coded image.

Air treatment catalyst systems and methods for treating the air in the aircraft cabin environment are provided. The catalyst system and method remove ozone, volatile organic compounds, NOx and other pollutants. The catalyst system used to treat the cabin air comprises a plurality of discrete substrates having an ozone abatement catalyst loaded thereon and arranged in a stacked configuration betwee...

The present invention relates to improved process for the preparation of Duloxetine of formula (I) and salts thereof wherein said improvement takes place in step of condensation.

Systems and methods usable to urge a passageway through subterranean strata, place protective lining conduit strings between the subterranean strata and the wall of said passageway without removing the urging apparatus from said passageway, and target deeper subterranean strata formations than is normally the practice for placement of said protective lining conduit strings by providing apparatuses...

An alarm for detecting radiation and/or pollutants such as smoke, carbon monoxide or the like, the alarm comprises: an alarm circuit (12) including detection means (14) for detecting the radiation and/or pollutants, and an audible alarm (16); a power supply circuit (24) connectable to an external AC power supply for supplying standby power to the alarm circuit (12); and a battery (20) for supplyin...

The present invention is directed to a storage system including a biodegradable plastic material that can be used in applications where biodegradability and biocompatibility are among primary desirable features, while having qualities which are desired for the various uses of the storage system. The present invention includes process to make the storage system and for transporting article wherein ...

The invention relates to a compact, hybrid and integrated gamma/RF system which is used to form simultaneous PET or SPECT and MR images, comprising a gamma/RF device including an RF coil of the type used in traditional MR systems, and gamma radiation detection modules of the type used in PET or SPECT systems, such as to produce combined images using PET or SPECT and MR techniques.

In one aspect, the present invention provides for a compound of Formula (I) in which, the variables X1, X2a, X2b, X2c, R1, B, L, E, A and the subscript n are as defined herein. In another aspect, the present invention provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods for using compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g.,...

The present invention is directed to a valve that has an orifice closing member adjacent to an orifice through which fluid can flow, a displacement member having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is adjacent to the orifice closing member when the valve is in an open position, a first magnet and a second magnet where the first and second magnets are sufficiently proximat...

In an embodiment of the present invention, a dry ice container system comprises: a dry ice vaporizing device including a container, and an external implement configured to unlock the closed container. The container comprises a vapor permeable surface and is made up of two container portions configured to be closed together so that the container is closable. The vapor permeable surface comprises a ...

A method for preparing a biologically active complex, said method comprising a recombinant protein having the sequence of a-lactalbumin, such as human a- lactalbumin or a fragment thereof but which lacks intra-molecular disulfide bonds, and oleic acid, and process for preparing this are described and claimed. The recombinant protein suitably has cysteines found in the native protein changed to oth...

This disclosure relates to cymbal mounting assemblies, and provides viscoelastic washers for mounting a musical cymbal onto a conventional cymbal stand to preserve the integrity of the cymbal.

A pivoting storage apparatus that is adapted to storage structures such as cabinets, refrigerators, and the like, whose horizontal interior storage surfaces are generally rectangular. The shelving system is presented in the form of a shelf acces-sory, in addition to use as an independent storage platform. A portion of the rotary shelving is capable of being manually drawn out of the confines of th...

Systems and methods usable to urge a passageway through subterranean strata, place protective lining conduit strings between the subterranean strata and the wall of said passageway without removing the urging apparatus from said passageway, and target deeper subterranean strata formations than is normally the practice for placement of said protective lining conduit strings by providing apparatuses...

The present invention relates to a membrane comprising at least one positively charged, synthetic, hydrophobic polymer, at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one plasticizer; wherein said membrane is flexible and is capable of supporting at least one of cell adherence, cell proliferation or cell differentiation. The invention further relates to use of a membrane of the invention in the pre...

Exothermic reactions are used in self heating products, such as food, beverages, and clothing. Temperature peaks are important as heat can cause user injuries or increase pressures within the heating container to unsafe levels. Disclosed is a composition that modulates chemical reactions by control of the reaction initiation. Solid exothermic reactants, like calcium oxide and zeolite, are wetted w...

Disclosed herein is a micro-electrode array package including a micro-electrode array comprising: a substrate section including a liquid crystal polymer; an electrode section collecting and transferring bio-signals; and a cover section insulating and protecting the electrode section and including a liquid crystal polymer, wherein the electrode section is disposed in contact with one surface of the...

The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determi...

A method of synchronizing a plurality of data streams. A land mobile radio (LMR) data stream can be generated by a LMR communication device. At least one LMR identifier can be communicated from the LMR communication device to a broadband communication device. A broadband data stream can be generated by the broadband communication device. The broadband data stream and the LMR identifier can be comm...