The invention relates to an element (12) that includes an array (14) of raised lines (16), each line (16) including at least one flank (18A, 18B), each of which define an inclination angle (a1) relative to a direction normal (Z) to the array (14). More precisely, the inclination angle (a1) of the flank (18A, 18B) of at least one line (16) of the array (14) gradually changes along said line (16) so...

The invention relates generally to treatment of solid cancers. More particularly, the invention relates to a multi-field charged particle cancer therapy method and apparatus coordinated with negative ion beam creation, ion beam focusing, charged particle acceleration, patient rotation, and/or patient respiration. Preferably, the charged particle therapy is performed on a patient in a partially imm...

The present invention relates to a method for producing artificial lightweight aggregates using cold- or hot-rolled mill sludge and clay as a main material. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for producing artificial lightweight aggregates, in which the aggregates are produced from cold- or hot-rolled mill sludge and clay as a primary material, and the aggregates have an ...

The current invention minimizes the energy losses by pointing the geophone's internal system, which consists of a magnet bar, coil, and springs, towards signals reflected from targets.

Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems related to modular earth retaining wall systems. In one embodiment, a precast retaining wall block configured for assembly into a retaining wall includes a front face portion, a web portion extending outwardly from a rear surface of the front face portion, and aligning elements. The web portion includes a vertical center portion and left and righ...

A tide activated power system has a plurality of horizontally oriented cylinders that each has a pair of chambers. The cylinders are carried on float / weight barges that are located in a lagoon. A plurality of float / weight barges each have at least two cylinders in series. Each cylinder has a chamber holding a piston movable in the chamber defining a pair of variable size chambers. As the barge...

The presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) contemplates a novel polymeric oral dosage form (transmucosal delivery vehicle) for delivery of pharmaceutical and nutriceutical bioactive agents to the mucosa and bloodstream of the intestine. The oral dosage form of the presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) comprises a polymeric coating which encapsulates the bioactive agent...

The present invention relates to a composition for controlling fish. In particular, the composition may be an incitant, functioning as either a fish attractant or a fish repellent. The composition may be prepared by extracting bacteria from a source fish, culturing the bacteria in an appropriate media, and subsequently combining the cultured bacteria with a substrate to form the composition.

The invention relates to an exhaust thermal energy saver introduced into a petrol heating boiler 1 composed of horizontal collectors 6, 12 enclosing the chamber 9 collecting the exhausts emanating from the boiler. Cool water is conveyed from the heating bodies 4 to the horizontal collectors 6, 12 where water starts being heated since the collectors are adjacent to the exhaust chamber 9 which is co...

A management program for the benefit of a companion animal can maintain, enhance or improve the health and well-being of the companion animal. The management program can include recommendations for dietary modification, supplement administration, weight loss/management plans, physical activity recommendation, veterinary intervention and combinations thereof.

A method of producing a replicate or derivative of an array of molecules, the array comprising a spatial arrangement of separate samples of molecules, comprises creating, for each sample, at least one spatially limited effective area which is separate from the effective areas of the other samples, a surface, provided with a binding adapter or binding properties, of a carrier bordering on the effec...

COMPUESTOS TENIENDO LA FORMULA I, DONDE R1 CONSISTE, TAL COMO AQUI SE DEFINE, EN INHIBIDORES DE POLIMERASA BS5B DEL VIRUS DE LA HEPATITIS C. TAMBIEN SE DESCRIBEN COMPOSICIONES Y METODOS PARA INHIBIR LA DUPLICACION DE LA HEPATITIS Y PROCESOS PARA ELABORARA LOS COMPUESTOS DE LA FORMULA I.; Compounds having the formula I wherein R1 is as herein defined are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors...

LA COMPOSICION PREFERIDA PARA SER ADMINISTRADA A UN MAMIFERO O A UN SER HUMANO SE PRETENDE AL OBJETO DE DESTRUIR CELULAS DANADAS Y PATOGENOS E INCLUYE LIPOSOMAS VACIOS, ELEMENTOS PROTEINICOS ESTRUCTURALES Y ELEMENTOS DE ANCLAJE ESPECIFICOS ESCOGIDOS EN FUNCION DE LA CELULA O MICROORGANISMO PATOGENO A DESTRUIR, DE MANERA QUE EN SU ADMINISTRACION AL PACIENTE LA COMPOSICION SE COMPORTA COMO UN...

LA PRESENTE INVENCION TRATA DE COMPOSICIONES FARMACEUTICAS QUE CONTIENEN EL ANTIVIRAL BRIVUDINA, UTILES PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE CONDICIONES INFLAMATORIAS OCULARES, PARTICULARMENTE LA QUERATITIS ESTROMAL INDUCIDA POR EL VIRUS DEL HERPES SIMPLE TIPO 1 (HSV-1) O POR EL VIRUS DE LA VARICELA-ZOSTER (VZV).LAS COMPOSICIONES PERMITEN LA FOTOPROTECCION DEL ANTIVIRAL CON EXCELENTE TOLERANCIA Y ADMINISTRACION...

VER EXPEDIENTE - FORMULAS QUIMICAS Y EXPLICACION EN CADA UNA DE ELLAS; Dye mixtures, comprising at least one dye of formula and at least one dye from the group of formulae wherein B1, B2 and B3 are each independently of the others an organic bridging member, Q1 is C1-C4alkyl, halogen or a radical -SO2-Z, Q2 and Q3 are each independently of the other C1-C4alkoxy, Q4 is C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4alkyl, halo...

A system for providing creditworthiness information based on a credit application, including: at least one database storing a plurality of information elements corresponding to credit information; and at least one server configured to: receive at least one data file including first additional information elements and store the additional data elements in the at least one database using batch proce...

A solar window apparatus for collecting solar energy and regulating light transmission is provided in which the solar window comprises a plurality of transparent optical elements adhered to an internal surface of a transparent pane. The optical elements each comprise an externally facing surface and an internally facing light collecting surface with a light collecting element adhered thereto, wher...

Un interruptor de circuito de fallas de arco incluye terminales de linea y carga, contactos separables en serie entre las terminales, u conductor neutro, y un mecanismo operativo abriendo y cerrando los contactos y disparando abiertos los contactos en respuesta a una senal de disparo.; An arc fault circuit interrupter includes line and load terminals, separable contacts in series between the termi...

A gage having a motion detection mechanism magnetically attached to a pressure sensing diaphragm. The motion detection mechanism is magnetically coupled to a pointer rotation mechanism configured to indicate the position of the diaphragm and the corresponding pressure sensed by the diaphragm.

The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Sirtuin 1 (SIRTl), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Sirtuin 1 (SIRTl). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of SIRT 1.