Abstract: Described herein are polysulfone-based and polyether sulfone-based thin-film nanocomposite (TFNC) membranes produced by solution blow spinning (SBS) technology for forward osmosis applications, including desalination and wastewater treatment. These TFNC membranes exhibit ultra-fast water flux, low reverse salt flux, and fouling resistance.

Abstract: A handgun may include a slider-integrated active illumination sight. By integration of electrical connectors into the slider that conduct power from a rear powered sight to a front sight mounting area, a light source inside the front sight can emit light to the shooter's eye and make the front sight visible in any light condition. In combination with actively illuminated rear sight marks, the user now sees three evenly illuminated aiming marks. Alternatively, light can be conveyed from the rear unit to the front aiming marks by means of fiber optics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (01) for attaching a sight (03) to a mounting rail (07) of a handgun (02), the mounting rail (07) being disposed on the end of the grip (04) of the handgun (02) facing the barrel, and the device (01) comprising an annular body (09) which can be slid onto the mounting rail (07) in a form-fitting manner and which surrounds the slide (06), the barrel (05) and the mounting rail (07) on the grip (04) of the handgun (02), and a gap for movement being provided between the slide (06) and the inner circumference of the body (09) of the device (01), and the device (01) comprising a clamping device by means of which the body (09) can be clamped on the mounting rail (07) of the grip (04).

Abstract: Elevation turrets are used in rifles copes to adjust the point of aim of in the vertical direction. In tactical riflescopes used for precise shooting at long distance, the shooter often adjusts the elevation turret via very small movements or ‘clicks’. Each click indicates a fine adjustment step, often ½ MOA or ¼ MOA (Minute of Arc). At night or under stressful field conditions, it is difficult for the shooter to see the click markings or remember whether the turret has been turned once or twice. The present invention discloses an elevation turret that features a moving pin. The pin protrudes from the top of the turret if the turret is turned more than once. This can provide tactile feedback to the shooter and help him re-adjust his point of aim in the dark or when wearing gloves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device for fastening to an eyepiece tube of a telescopic sight. For this purpose, a deflection module (12, 51) is fastened to the eyepiece tube by means of an assembly module (01, 50). A semi-permeable device (28) for deflecting the image from the axis of the telescopic sight is arranged in the deflection module (12, 51), which (28) enables a straight view through the device on the one hand. On the other hand, the image is deflected towards a camera module (34, 52) also arranged at the deflection module. The assembly module (01, 50), the deflection module (12, 51) and/or the camera module (34, 52) are detachably connected to each other.

Abstract: Elevation turrets are used in rifles copes to adjust the point of aim of in the vertical direction. In tactical riflescopes used for precise shooting at long distance, the shooter often adjusts the elevation turret via very small movements or ‘clicks’. Each click indicates a fine adjustment step, often ½ MOA or ¼ MOA (Minute of Arc). At night or under stressful field conditions, it is difficult for the shooter to see the click markings or remember whether the turret has been turned once or twice. The present invention discloses an elevation turret that features a moving pin. The pin protrudes from the top of the turret if the turret is turned more than once. This can provide tactile feedback to the shooter and help him re-adjust his point of aim in the dark or when wearing gloves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifugal spinning device, which is suitable for industrial production by being connected to high flow-rate polymer solution tanks or an extruder used for nonwoven nano/microfiber production, and which essentially comprises at least one rotary cylindrical spinneret through which the polymer material is injected for fabrication of nonwoven articles, at least two bearings located on both ends of the spinneret which enable it to be fixed on the system and rotate around a specific orbit, at least one motor connection member located on at least one end of the spinneret which provides the connection to the power supply that enables the rotational movement, at least one spinning die located inside the spinneret which enables the polymer materials to be homogenously distributed within the spinneret by means of its sectional area that is in the form of a half die.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device for fastening to an eyepiece tube of a telescopic sight. For this purpose, a deflection module (12, 51) is fastened to the eyepiece tube by means of an assembly module (01, 50). A semi-permeable device (28) for deflecting the image from the axis of the telescopic sight is arranged in the deflection module (12, 51), which (28) enables a straight view through the device on the one hand. On the other hand, the image is deflected towards a camera module (34, 52) also arranged at the deflection module. The assembly module (01, 50), the deflection module (12, 51) and/or the camera module (34, 52) are detachably connected to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (01, 14) for fastening an auxiliary part (19), in particular a targeting unit or the like, to a weapon, which has at least one ferromagnetic part, the device comprising a base plate (02, 15), to which the auxiliary part (19) may be fastened, and the device (01, 14) being fixed on the weapon by at least one magnet (04).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for axially conveying body fluids. The aim of the invention is to embody the inflow and outflow area of an axial pump in such a way that the flow is not separated even when it is diverted, thereby maintaining a substantially non-disrupted flow profile.

Abstract: An improved process for the concurrent, low temperature cleaning and sanitation of solid surfaces is provided. This process involves introducing a cryogen and an antimicrobial liquid into a vessel, thereby creating an immersion bath. A sterilant is then introduced into this immersion bath. An object to be cleaned and sanitized is then immersed in this immersion bath for a first period of time. Mechanical energy may be introduced into this vessel for a second period of time.

Abstract: Methods are provided for improving the ability of non-naturally transformable cells to take up and integrate DNA. Generally, the invention provides a method for transforming cells, comprising combining deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and a recipient cell culture for the uptake of the DNA, placing mixture of recipient cell culture and DNA into a vessel, injecting a supercritical fluid into the vessel, removing the recipient cells from the vessel, and placing removed cells into a growth media with selective conditions to allow expression of transformed DNA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for axially conveying body fluids. The aim of the invention is to embody the inflow and outflow area of an axial pump in such a way that the flow is not separated even when it is diverted, thereby maintaining a substantially non-disrupted flow profile.