The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element comprising: a flexible roofing substrate; a photovoltaic element disposed on the flexible roofing substrat...

The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded retaining pin which engages a hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the towing position, and a storage latch adapted to hol...

A composition comprising at least one isoflavone, phloridzin and one or more probiotics. A composition as described herein is also provided for internal use as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy and for treating disorders such as menopause and correlated symptoms, alcoholism, stress, insomnia, obesity and cellulite.

A grade level box for use with underground utilities connections having vertical walls reinforced with exterior vertical and horizontal ribs integrally molded with the wall structure.

A chair powered breast pump apparatus has at least one breast shield adapted to fit over a nipple of a breast, a pump having a stationary portion and a reciprocating portion engaged for reciprocating movement, one or more suction lines connected in series between the stationary portion and the breast shield, a first connecting bracket configured to secure the reciprocating portion to a first porti...

Two conduit gripping devices that are to be used together in a conduit fitting assembly are interconnected or held together as a cartridge or subassembly prior to assembly with fitting components to form a fitting assembly. In a more specific embodiment, one or both of the conduit gripping devices comprises a retaining structure by which the devices are mechanically connected together as a subasse...

The invention relates to a suction hood, a) which sucks air from a first area a second area, in particular to the outside, b) wherein the hood comprises bl) first sucking means (64) which pulls the air to the suction hood by generating an at least substantially direct suction to the suction hood and b2) a second sucking means (62) which generates a substantially circular, cyclone or helix movement...

A user of a mobile device (125) requests video programming information from a set-top box (110). The information may include a program menu and the airtimes of specific programs, or other electronic program guide. A response from the mobile device may indicate that the set-top box (110) is to record a program. Where the request from the mobile device is a request for video data, the set-top box tr...

An assay system designed to detect a protein biomarker in urine that is diagnostic for interstitial cystitis (IC). The presence of a 9 amino acid glycopeptide, antiproliferative factor (APF), in urine is unique to patients with IC. Urine samples from patients who exhibit symptoms consistent with IC are added to the assay system. Binding of APF to the cytoskeletal associated protein 4 (CKAP4) is po...

Aspects of the invention relate to methods for the production of difunctional alkanes in host cells. In particular, aspects of the invention describe components of genes associated with the difunctional alkane production from carbohydrate feedstocks in host cells. More specifically, aspects of the invention describe metabolic pathways for the production of adipic acid, aminocaproic acid, caprolact...

Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating multiple sclerosis are described. The methods and pharmaceutical compositions include a therapeutically effective amount of one or more tetracyclic pyrazinoindoles, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

The present invention concerns compounds derived from the anaethetic propofol. The compounds may be useful in the treatment of pain, particularly, but not exclusively, chronic pain and central pain sensitisation.

Compounds of general formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X and Y are as defined herein are inhibitors of Bcl-2 and are useful for treating diseases characterised by abnormal cell growth and/or dysregulated apoptosis.

The invention relates to a shoe press belt comprising polyurethane polymer prepared of a urethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups and a blend of chain extenders, the urethane prepolymer being prepared using 1,4-phenyIene-diisocyanate (PPDI) and the blend of chain extenders comprising methyl-bis(3-chloro-2,6-diethyl- aniline) (MCDEA).

The invention relates to supplying vaccine RNA to cells. The invention relates in particular to a common use of vaccine RNA and Flt3 ligand for inducing, creating or enhancing an immune response when administered to animals (including humans).

A conductivity meter (1) is described at least for determining the fill level of electrically conducting liquids. A measuring element (10) is provided, comprising at least one support member (12) and at least two electrodes (40a, b) with a first (42) and a second end (44), said electrodes extending in the vertical direction, wherein the electrodes (40a, b) comprise at least one shielded area (22) ...

A process is disclosed for the production of cyclic di-guanosine monophosphate (c-di-GMP) without the use of protecting groups by means of an enzymatic synthesis. The process comprises the coupling of two guanosine triphosphate (GTP) molecules so as to form a c-di-GMP molecule. This is done under the influence of a mutant diguanylate cyclase (DGC) comprising the amino acid sequence V153M154G155G15...

A cement plant refractory anchor (10) comprising a body formed of stainless steel, wherein external surfaces of said body have a surface diffusion coating of an iron aluminide phase formed by a high temperature pack cementation process.

[00363] In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for the efficiency with which fluid energy is converted into another form of energy, such as electrical energy, where an array of fluid energy conversion modules is contained in a scalable modular networked superstructure. In certain preferred embodiments, a plurality of turbines, such as for instance wind turbines...

Disclosed is a footwear insole (1) for increasing comfort in high heel shoes by providing a base layer (2) extending from a heel to a forefoot of a foot, and a raised portion (4) prominent from the top of the base layer and situated substantially under an arch of the foot, in which the raised portion is configured to increase support of the plantar fascia of the foot.