A twin clutch type speed-change apparatus is provided that can reduce shif t shock by providing a step between dog teeth of a dog clutch provided on a speed-change gear sliding on a shaft. In a twin clutch type speed-change apparatus including a transmission having a plurality of gear pairs disposed between a main shaft and a countershaft; and a twin clutch provided on the main shaft, a rotational...

Methods for distinguishing between an aqueous non-blood sample (e.g., a control solution) and a blood sample are provided herein. In one aspect, the method includes using a test strip in which multiple current transients are measured by a meter electrically connected to an electrochemical test strip. The current transients are used to determine if a sample is a blood sample or an aqueous non-blood...

A catheter sheath 10 includes an elongate element 12 defining a primary lume n 18 and a plurality of secondary lumens 20 arranged in spaced relationship about the primary lumen 18. A plurality of discrete members 14 are defined by the elongate element 12, the discrete members 14 being displaceable between a first position extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate element 12 and a s...

A production logging apparatus 1 comprises: - a coupling module 2 providing a mechanical support for the production logging apparatus 1 below a pumping arrangement PA disposed in a wellbore WB, and allowing flow to enter the pumping arrangement PA, - an electronic module 3 comprising a winch controller 31, a powering module 32 and a telemetry module 33, - a micro-winch 4, - a docking station 5 com...

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'entraînement (13) d'un chariot (7) port e outil de fente destiné à une machine à fendre les carcasses d'animaux (1) incluant un chari ot principal (6) ayant des moyens de guidage à coulissement (18a, 18b) pour un chariot (7) porte outil de fente ; un chariot (7) porte outil de fente supportant un outil de fente (8) ; des moyens (19) d'entraînement de l'outil de...

A system and method for generating a video display suitable for interaction with a public audience or group. The system comprises one or more video capture devices for capturing a scene, a module configured to extract one or parameters that describe a field of motion in the scene, and a module configured to generate a plurality of particles or a swarm of particles that are responsive or react to t...

Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided to custom fit golf clubs by providing gapping determination. A set of golf clubs having a gap distance is determined by evaluating golf preferences associated with an individual and shot characteristic information. Methods, apparatus, and systems are also provided to custom fit golf clubs by generating a plurality of displays based on at least one of ph...

Apparatus and systems provide for the securing of a tape roll on a cable wrapping machine. According to various embodiments, a taping head locking device for securing a tape roll to a taping head of the cable wrapping machine includes a locking device body with at least one aperture. The locking device body includes a surface implement on an inner surface for engaging a surface implement on an out...

A garment is used to facilitate the placement of biomedical sensors or other electrodes on the body. The garment is comfortable and allows freedom of movement much like typical clothing. Textile based electrical components are included in the garment which are capable of transmitting an electrical signal to and from various external electrodes placed on the body. A textile based EMI shield protect...

A catheter for delivery of a therapeutic agent directly into a targeted tiss ue that reduces or substantially prevents reflux and back flow by providing rigidity and streng th via a stylet thereby eliminating the need for a guide or delivery sheath during positioning. The catheter has a flexible proximal section and a substantially rigid distal section formed from a plurality of distal subsections...

A light set including multiple circuits or light strings and utilizing a single set of electrical connectors. The electrical connectors include a male electrical connector for connection to an electrical power source, such as a wall outlet, and a femal e connector for receiving a male electrical connector of another light set. The multiple lig ht strings allow a unique light size and electrical ra...

The apparatus i.e. fault current protection circuit breaker (10), has a summation current transformer including primary and secondary windings (26, 36), where alternating voltage is constantly produced in the winding (36) by a generator (38). The winding (36) is coupled to an operation unit (24) that detects the measurement of a voltage drop at terminals of the winding (36) as an input signal. The...

A heat exchanger (3, fig 1) comprises a plurality of parallel spaced fins 20 which air passes over and between the spaces, a plurality of pipes 'P' passing through the fins 20 and communicating a heat exchange medium (fluid) inside, a plurality of cut and raised sections 22-24 provided on one side of the fins 20 and having a longest dimension (length) between the pipes 'P' and arranged orthogonal ...

An organic photosensitive optoelectronic device having near infrared sensitivity and the method of fabrication thereof are described. The organic photosensitive optoelectronic device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and organic photoactive materials comprising ClAlPc.

Electrical or optical plug-in connection (1) with a plug part (2) with an internal body (12) with first electrically conducting or light-conducting contacts, whereby internal body (12) is surrounded by a sleeve (5) having an external screw thread (6); a socket part (3) with an internal body (4) that can be stuck together with the internal body (12) of the plug part with second electrically conduct...

An apparatus for lifting a mattress so as to facilitate the bed making process and make changing bed linens less strenuous. The apparatus comprises an inflatable member disposed between a mattress and box springs of a bed and having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and being formed of a predetermined material. A fluid communication means is engageable at a first end thereof w...

A work machine includes a frame and a front latch system carried by the frame at a front end of the work machine. The latch system includes a pair o f laterally spaced, generally horizontally oriented slots, with each slot defined by an upper edge and a lower edge. The upper edge is longer than the lower edge an d extends forward of the lower edge. A loader includes a pair of laterally spaced brac...

SE REFIERE A DERIVADOS DE GLICINA HETEROAROMATICOS N-SUSTITUIDOS DE FORMULA (I), EN DONDE R1 ES H, -NR5R6, ALQUILO(C1-C10), ALQUENILO(C2-C10), ENTRE OTROS; R2 ES -NR7R8 O -OR9; R3 ES H O ALQUILO(C1-C4); R4 ES H, -NR5R6, ALQUILO(C1-C10), ALQUENILO(C2-C10), ENTRE OTROS; CADA R5 Y R6 SON INDEPENDIENTEMENTE H, ALQUILO(C1-C10), CICLOALQUILO(C3-C10), ENTRE OTROS. SON SELECCIONADOS: N-{[4-HIDROXI-6-OXO-2...

REFERIDA A UN COMPUESTO DERIVADO DE PIRROL DE FORMULA (I), DONDE R1 ES UN GRUPO ARILO U HETEROARILO TAL COMO FENILO, FURILO, TIENEILO, ENTRE OTROS; R2 ES HALOGENO, CIANO, ACILO, HALO ALQUILO, ENTRE OTROS; R3 ES ALQUILO, ACILO, HIDROXI, AMINO, ENTRE OTROS; R4 Y R5 SON ALQUILO, ACILO, OH, ENTRE OTROS; R6 Y R6' SON H O ALQUILO; n ES UN ENTERO DE 0 A 3. SON COMPUESTOS PREFERIDOS: 1-[5-(2-FLUOROPIRIDIN...

SE REFIERE A COMPUESTOS DE FORMULA (IC) DONDE R1 ES ARILO O HETEROARILO, OPCIONALMENTE SUSTITUIDO CON ALQUILO C1-C5, ALQUENILO C2-C5, ALQUINILO C2-C5, ENTRE OTROS; R2 Y R3 SON CADA UNO ALQUILO C1-C5; R4 ES ALQUILO C1-C5, ALQUENILO C2-C5, ALQUINILO C2-C5, OPCIONALMENTE SUSTITUIDO CON ALQUILO C1-C3, HIDROXI, HALOGENO, AMINO, OXO; R5 ES HETEROARILO OPCIONALMENTE SUSTITUIDO CON HETEROCICLILCARBONILO, ...