Node, method and computer program for control of hybrid peer-to-peer systems is disclosed. The node comprises a processor configured to: start a normal operation of the node; check whether a special role is prescribed for the node: if the special role is prescribed for the node, start both a server operation offered to the peer-to-peer system and a control operation of the peer-to-peer system; or ...

Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a carbon black pigment, (b) a bis-urethane, and (c) a phase change ink carrier, said carrie r comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a Fischer-Tropsch wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 300 to about 800 and a polydispersity of from about 1.001 to about 3.

The invention relates to a method and to a device for creating a product flo w according to a predefined sequence (S). The products (A, B, C) are fed from different fee d flows of a grouping path (G) and there, according to the sequence (S), are deposited on to a conveyor (10,10) with a closed revolving path (U). According to the invention a repai r function is realised in which the products (A, B...

The invention relates to a clamp device for detachably fastening an accessory to hospital furniture, such as an operating table or the like. The clamp device comprises first and second clamping elements (1,2) that are interconnected. The first clamping elements (1) comprise a fastening frame (10) provided with a channel (11) that is C-shaped in cross-section, in which channel there is installed th...

An off-set pipe coupling for use in a support system for a wall mounted toil et or water closet includes a curved pipe having a first end and a second end; a first plate coupled to the first end of the curved pipe; and a second plate coupled to the second e nd of the curved pipe. The first plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pi pe and a plurality of screw holes position...

An automatic dispensing device (1) of orientable capsules (2) for preparing hot beverages is described, comprising at least one storage compartment (3) adapted to accommodate the capsules (2) in open order, the storage compartment (3) being provided with at least one inlet (4) for capsules (2) and at least one plurality of apertures (5) adapted to the oriented exit of capsules (2). The device (1) ...

L-citrulline for treatment of endothelial dysfunction and in particular of erectile dysfunction and a pharmaceutical composition comprising L-citrulline in combination with one or more substances selected from the group consisting of pycnogenol, aqueous extract of Viscum album, NADPH, tetrahydrobiopterin, folic acid and mixtures thereof.

The invention concerns a system to inter-connect photovoltaic panels by means of junction boxes having a containment body (CFSC) and a cover (L), with self-locking fasteners (Z) on the longitudinal sides and with a protection on the upper transversal side. From the bottom of said body (CFSC) protrude two longitudinal protuberances (El, E2) having supports for the immovable fixation thereto of conn...

Process for the preparation of polybutadiene effected by the polymerization of butadiene in an aliphatic and/or cyclo-aliphatic solvent in the presence of a catalytic system prepared in situ which comprises: (i) a carboxylate of neodymium soluble in the process solvent containing a variable quantity of water, the H2O/Nd molar ratio ranging from 0.001/1 to 0.50/1; (ii) an alkyl compound of aluminum...