An arrangement to determine a cell capacitor voltage value (U) of a cell (10") of a multi-cell power converter comprises the cell (10") and a control unit (28). The cell (10") itself comprises four power electronic valves (1-4) interconnected as a full-bridge converter having a first and a second phase leg, where each phase leg comprises a series-connection of two (1, 3; 2, 4) of the four power el...

The density of a fluid is determined using a vibratory resonant densitometer in an environment. The densitometer includes a tubular sample cavity and other densitometer parts. The method includes measuring a plurality of parameters characterizing the environment. The method further includes adjusting a model of the sample cavity using the measured parameters. The method further includes receiving ...

Abstract The present invention relates to a current simulator for a body of water. The body has a periphery and a side wall descending from the periphery. The current simulator includes a pump and a plumbing system. The plumbing system has a spout and is 5 connected to the pump. At least part of the plumbing system is adapted to extend over part of the periphery to facilitate immersion of the spou...

The preferred embodiment of the invention makes use of a computer having at least one processor to administer a roster. The method includes the steps of: maintaining 5 a database containing respective costing data for each of a plurality of employees; providing a user-operable input means for the input of rostering data associated with the employees; and using the processor to combine the costing ...

Abstract of the Disclosure A merchandise display and selection system for apparel is provided, comprising a merchandise display space holding color-coded transparent apparel display packages, 5 and a sizing and selection grid positioned proximate the display space displaying combinations of sizes for the articles of apparel. A color-code is associated with each combination of sizes, and correspond...

Abstract An umbilical comprising a side-emitting optical fibre or optical fibre-bundle for providing a distributed source of light along part or the whole of the length of the umbilical. Figure 1 I Z~ 7r .vf~e Z3, 1 3o 34 32 3 23A ko(Lr kroac6e Fx,

A distillation device 10 for producing fresh water from other water. The device includes a substantially transparent structure 12 and one or more supports 14 for supporting the transparent structure to, together with the surface of the other water, 5 define a closed gas space. A collector 26 for collecting condensation from the gas space.

Abstract EDGE TRACKING IN SCANE LINE BATCHES 5 A method of scan-converting a plurality of objects is disclosed. The plurality of objects is present for a strip comprising a plurality of scan lines of an output image. For the strip in the output image, an edge in the strip is tracked. The tracked edge position is stored into a buffer. Once the edge has been tracked in the strip, a next edge is proc...

CORN STRIPPER A corn stripper includes a handle and a tool head, the curved tool head having a curved blade and a brush. In the exemplary version, the tool head includes a blade with a sharpened edge that is generally orthogonal to the handle axis, rather than generally in line with the handle axis. Accordingly, in use the device is moved in a direction orthogonal to the handle rather than general...

Abstract A bracket for use in constructing a building frame, the bracket comprising: a bracket body having a plurality of faces; at least one projecting member extending from at least one of said faces, said projecting member being receivable in a structural frame member. Figure I K - - -NI22 - 12 20 7-20 b

HIGH LEVEL EXPRESSION OF RECOMBINANT CRM197 The present invention relates to the field of recombinant protein production in bacterial hosts. In particular, the present invention relates to a production process for obtaining high levels of a 5 recombinant CRM 197 protein from a bacterial host.

A vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner that is able to form dust and foreign substances collected in a dust collection device (100) provided therein in a single mass shape to discharge it efficiently, not scattered in a dust collecting device (100). The vacuum cleaner includes a body (1 ), a dust collection device (100) collecting dust and foreign substanc...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMMUNE RELATED DISEASES The present invention relates to compositions containing novel proteins and methods of using those compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of immune related diseases. 2130958_1 (GHMatters)

A conductor cleaning system (10) for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container (11) adapted to receive a portion of a conductor (43) to be cleaned, a housing (13) adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container (11) for cleaning the p...

The invention provides proteins from group B streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) and group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes), including amino acid sequences and the corresponding nucleotide sequences. Data are given to show that the proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. The proteins are also targets for antibiotics.

WINDOW BLIND ASSEMBLY A window blind assembly includes a roller blind unit (3) , a curtain member unit (4) , and a clamping unit (5). 5 The roller blind unit (3) includes a roller rod (32) that extends horizontally and that is rotatably mounted at or in proximity to an upper edge portion of the window (2) , and a roller blind cloth (34) a top edge of which is connected to the roller rod (32) and w...

CLONING OF CYTOCHROME P450 GENES FROM NICOTIANA Abstract The present invention relates to p450 enzymes and nucleic acid sequences encoding p450 enzymes in Nicotiana, and methods of using those enzymes and nucleic acid sequences to alter plant phenotypes.

PHA RMA CEUTICA L FORMULA TIONS FOR THE TREA TMENT OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of first beads each comprising: a core; a first layer comprising pilocarpine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a second layer comprising a first polymer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of second bead...

ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE DELIVERY SYSTEM An acupuncture needle and delivery system (1) that facilitates the sanitary insertion and handling of the acupuncture needle (10) in all orientations, and that does not impede the s performance of the various post-insertion procedures of the sort commonly used by acupuncture practitioners. In a fully assembled pre-use state, the device (1) includes an acupuncture...

A method for decoding video data for a picture having a plurality of image 5 blocks. The video data including data for an image block of the plurality of image blocks and including a first reference picture index and a second reference picture index. The method comprising: receiving the video data, the received video data including the first reference picture index for the image block, the second ...