Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor body comprises a substrate (10), which has on a first main area (12) an epitaxial semiconductor layer sequence (20), suitable for generating electromagnetic radiation, in a first region (14) and a first trench (24) in a second region (22) adjacent to the first region (14), and at least one second trench (30) arranged outside the first region (14). The invention also relates to an optoelectronic semiconductor body and a method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductor body.

Abstract: A series of progressive ophthalmic lenses is proposed, which is indexed by optical power addition values of eyeglasses of spectacles to be made from these lenses. Each lens of the series determines a further gap between a value of the optical power for the near vision direction and a maximum value of the optical power which is obtained for a direction of gaze pointing below said near vision direction. The lenses of the series are adapted for postures of wearers that may vary as a function of the optical power addition values.

Abstract: A call routing system for use with a wireless telephone systems is disclosed. The system, which monitors the subscriber's current physical location, determines the device to which a call should be terminated, and routes the call. The device can be any IP telephone, including a cable television system adapted to IP telephony. The system routes calls without direct subscriber actions, without a second telephone number, regardless of the time of day and day of week. Various options can also apply to a call, determined by subscriber-established preferences, when specified criteria are met, or calls can be limited to/from specified telephone numbers. The system and method uses signaling techniques that will allow routing of the call, along with any authorization or restrictions, to be done remotely from the actual switching for the call. Call events are transmitted to the call routing system while the communications path of the call is held at the switching system awaiting call routing information.

Abstract: For the oxygen reduction reaction at the cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, a metal alloy catalyst contains the metals Pd, M1 and M2 where M1 and M2 are different metals selected from Co, Fe, Au, Cr and W (but excluding the combination PdCoAu). Preferred ternary alloys for use as catalysts may be selected from PdCoCr, PdCoW, PdFeCr, PdFeW, PdCrW, PdWAu, PdCrAu, PdCoFe and PdFeAu. Compositional ranges that are specially effective are assessed by a high throughput physical vapor deposition method. Catalysts especially suitable for use in direct methanol fuel cells are identified.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of substituted macrocyclic metallic compounds. The compounds are useful as peroxynitrite decomposition catalysts. Pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of making and using the compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or prodrug thereof are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biocontrol agent for the prevention and/or reduction of mold during mushroom production. In particular, the invention utilizes Bacillus spp. as an agent for the control of mold caused by Trichoderma spp. The Bacillus spp. is a biologically pure culture of Bacillus subtilis strain J-P13.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable medical device (1) for injecting and/or collecting fluid substance into and/or from an organism and comprising a chamber (2) delimited by a wall (3) which has at least one pierceable portion (4) in the area of which said wall (3) can be pierced through in the direction of its thickness (e) by a needle (5), said device comprising means (10) for transverse compression of the pierceable portion (4), and also retention means (20) designed to oppose the buckling, towards the outside of the device, experienced by the pierceable portion (4) under the effect of the compression (F1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an edge-emitting semiconductor laser comprising a semiconductor body (10), which comprises a waveguide region (4), wherein the waveguide region (4) comprises a first waveguide layer (2A), a second waveguide layer (2B) and an active layer (3) arranged between the first waveguide layer (2A) and the second waveguide layer (2B) and serving for generating laser radiation (5), and the waveguide region (4) is arranged between a first cladding layer (1A) and a second cladding layer (1B) disposed downstream of the waveguide region (4) in the growth direction of the semiconductor body (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a cultured pluripotent animal cell that is prepared from nasal polyps. Also disclosed are methods for making the cell and methods of treating a brain tissue damage or of promoting cerebral angiogenesis, cerebral neurogenesis, stem cell homing to the brain, neurotrophic factor expression in the brain.

Abstract: A transparent optical component comprises two sets of cells (1) disposed in respective superposed layers (10, 20). Each cell (1) contains an optically active material, and the cells in each set are isolated from one another by separating portions (2) within the corresponding layer. The cells (1) of one layer are offset relative to the cells of the other layer so as to be located in line with the separating portions (2) pertaining to the other layer. Such optical component exhibits transparency that is improved compared with components having a single layer of cells or cells that are superposed.

Abstract: A safety light apparatus includes a first light source to emit a first light beam and a first light modulator to modulate the first light beam to project a first light image resembling a left boundary of a bike lane. A second light source emits a second light beam, and a second light modulator modulates the second light beam to project a second light image resembling a right boundary of a bike lane. A housing supports the first and second light sources and the first and second light modulators. A mounting device is provided for mounting the housing to a bicycle.

Abstract: An embodiment of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) concept with vanes coupled to central shaft thorough supports that are connected in such a way that vanes can be moved closer or further away from the central shaft of the wind turbine. The rotational speed of the wind turbine can be regulated by adjusting the distance of the vanes. Additionally, the turbine can be put into storm protection mode by bringing the vanes right next to the central shaft where the profile of the wind turbine is reduced to minimum.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bone implant that includes a bioinert substrate covered with a ceramic layer containing a plurality of indentations. The total surface area of the indentations is 30-70% of the total surface area of the ceramic layer. This invention also relates to a method of preparing such a bone implant. The method includes: (1) affixing a ceramic layer on the surface of a bioinert substrate; (2) forming a plurality of indentations in the ceramic layer, wherein the total surface area of the indentations is 30-70% of the total surface area of the ceramic layer; and (3) immobilizing a biopolymer onto the ceramic layer via covalent bonding.

Abstract: A stator assembly for use in a superconducting generator operated at frequencies up to 10 Hz is disclosed. The stator assembly includes a ferromagnetic stator winding support having a plurality of teeth defining slots, the slots configured to receive and support stator windings. The stator winding support is formed so that the ratio of the sum of the widths of the slots to the sum of the widths of the teeth and slots is in the range of 0.65 to 0.90.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst which can sufficiently remove nitrogen oxides in an exhaust gas. The catalyst for removing nitrogen oxides to achieve an object of the present invention includes a monolithic support which is coated with a lower layer containing a catalytic component A comprising cerium oxide and an upper layer containing a catalytic component B comprising at least one kind of metal selected from a group consisting of copper, manganese, iron, cobalt and nickel or a compound thereof, and zeolite.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for evaluating the potential or activity of a test compound to induce phospholipidosis in a target subject, for managing patient treatment, and for diagnosing a lysosomal storage disorder in a human subject.

Abstract: The invention provides a new type of a capsid protein VP1 of human enterovirus 71, named as MEL701-VP1 and functional/structural variants thereof, which is used for protection against enterovirus. The transgenic animal producing the protein, the composition comprising the protein and the method for production thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A guide element for containers includes partial guide elements that can be interconnected by a connecting element having first and second partial connecting elements that can be force-locked together. One of the partial connecting elements includes a lockable receptacle into which the other partial connecting element can be inserted by its insertion end, the insertion end corresponding to the receptacle, such that the first partial connecting element, when in an unlocked condition, is held securely in position and supported by the second partial connecting element, and one partial connecting element is held securely in position on the other partial connecting element by form-fit when the lockable receptacle is locked.

Abstract: In some aspects, a wordspotter is used to locate occurrences in an audio corpus of each of a set of predetermined subword units, which may be phoneme sequences. To locate a query (e.g., a keyword or phrase) in the audio corpus, constituent subword units in the query are indentified and then locations of those subwords are determined based on the locations of those subword units determined earlier by the wordspotter, for example, using a pre-built inverted index that maps subword units to their locations.