Abstract: The present invention refers to the field of cancer and, in particular, to an in vitro method for the diagnosis of lung cancer by determining in a biological sample, taken from a subject, the methylation level of particular genes. It further relates to biomarkers and kits useful for said method.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for controlling access to a medical device are provided. One example system includes an access card configured to wirelessly transmit user identification information and a medical device configured to receive the user identification information from the access card, and enable access to one or more components of the medical device based on permission information associated with the received user identification information. One example medical device includes a plurality of device components; a data receiver configured to wirelessly receive user identification information; a memory configured to store permission information in association with the user identification information; and a processor configured to retrieve the permission information from the memory in response to receiving the user identification information from the data receiver, and enable access to the one or more device components based on the retrieved permission information.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for controlling access to a medical device are provided. One example system includes an access card configured to wirelessly transmit user identification information and a medical device configured to receive the user identification information from the access card, and enable access to one or more components of the medical device based on permission information associated with the received user identification information. One example medical device includes a plurality of device components; a data receiver configured to wirelessly receive user identification information; a memory configured to store permission information in association with the user identification information; and a processor configured to retrieve the permission information from the memory in response to receiving the user identification information from the data receiver, and enable access to the one or more device components based on the retrieved permission information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable x-ray device with a housing having a side and rear handle, each with triggers and indicator lights in locations suitable for manipulation for use. A trigger is located at each end of each handle and deposed at an angle to be actuated by an operator, with the triggers on one handle controlling a function of the device and the triggers of the other handle controlling a different function. The invention also provides a system including a device with a processor and a wireless device for communication with an external processor.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for controlling access to a medical device are provided. One example system includes an access card configured to wirelessly transmit user identification information and a medical device configured to receive the user identification information from the access card, and enable access to one or more components of the medical device based on permission information associated with the received user identification information. One example medical device includes a plurality of device components; a data receiver configured to wirelessly receive user identification information; a memory configured to store permission information in association with the user identification information; and a processor configured to retrieve the permission information from the memory in response to receiving the user identification information from the data receiver, and enable access to the one or more device components based on the retrieved permission information.

Abstract: A cap for an explosive water charge includes a top surface and a generally cylindrical portion extending downwardly from the top surface. On the outer surface of the generally cylindrical portion are rings and cantilevered, pointed rectangles that enable a water tight fit in the neck of a drinking bottle. The cap is configured to hold a detonator, such as a blasting cap, and two different sizes of tubes of energetic material.

Abstract: An explosive disruptor includes a first jacket having joined inflatable members. The inflatable members are adapted to be filled with a gas. A second jacket is surrounded by and coupled to the first jacket. The second jacket has an outer radial wall, an inner radial wall spaced apart from the outer radial wall, and two end walls coupled to opposing axial ends of the outer radial wall and the inner radial wall. A first volumetric region is defined between the outer radial wall, the inner radial wall, and the two end walls. A second volumetric region is defined by the inner radial wall. The first volumetric region is sealed and adapted to be filled with a liquid. An explosive material is disposed in the second volumetric region. A blasting cap is in contact with the explosive material.

Abstract: High-voltage, high-frequency and high-power transformer having a core (1) on which a primary winding (2) is disposed on which a secondary winding (4) is disposed in an insulated manner, whereupon the entire assembly is housed and mounted in an insulator (3), wherein the insulator (3) is made up of two parts or halves (6) and (7) symmetrical with respect to a transverse vertical plane, each part having a hollow tubular element (3.1) housed inside an outer housing (3.2) of each half of the insulator, defining in each part an annular space (3.3) comprised between the outer wall of the tubular element (3.1) and the inner wall of the outer housing (3.2), where the secondary or high-voltage winding is disposed, the insulator (3) presenting in its outer housing (3.2) a slot (5), which is situated at zero volts level, and though which the oil penetrates towards the secondary winding.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a buried explosive device includes a T-shaped base including a flange member and a web member. The web member has one end fixed at a right angle to the midpoint of the flange member. A vertical upright member is fixed at one end to the midpoint of the flange member. A diagonal member is fixed at one end to the other end of the vertical upright member and fixed at another end to a second end of the web member that is distal the flange member. The vertical upright member is at least twice a length of the web member. The flange member, the web member, the vertical upright member and the diagonal member are L-channel members made of carbon fiber.

Abstract: An explosive container positioning saddle for munition demolition includes a base having a first surface defined by a portion of a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis. The base includes a second surface opposing the first surface. Sleeves are coupled to the second surface of the base and extend away therefrom. Each of the sleeves has a longitudinal axis and is oriented such that the longitudinal axis associated therewith is aligned to intersect with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical shape.

Abstract: A music playing pacifier assembly includes a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge. A nipple comprising a resiliently compressible material is attached to and extends away from the front side. A housing is attached to the back side and extends away therefrom. The housing includes a distal end with respect to the back side and a perimeter wall extending between the distal end and the back side. A sound emitter is mounted within the housing. A control circuit is positioned within the housing and is electrically coupled to the sound emitter. An electronic memory is electrically coupled to the control circuit. The electronic memory stores at least one song thereon. The control circuit audibly plays the at least one song with the sound emitter when the control circuit is actuated to a play condition.

Abstract: A fluid-jet-generating container for a flowable material includes a one-piece open-ended body having eight sides and eight corners. Each of the eight corners is defined by a V-notch such that the open-ended body may define a collapsed state when the eight sides are disposed in two parallel planes, and may define a configured state with the eight sides arranged to define an open-ended U-shaped trough. End caps are sealed to the opposing ends of the open-ended body in its configured state.

Abstract: The remote excavator tool fastens to a robotic arm on a remotely controlled robotic platform that includes a track drive. The tool uses high speed tilling elements rotating at about 1500 rpm to dig, efficiently, a trench using a small amount of power. The tilling elements are hardened steel, rotating counterclockwise to a conventional tiller. The tilling elements are symmetrically mounted on a polygonal shaft, and include right and left multiple couples of paired facing disks with staggered curved tines, where the tines are thick and have tapered hardened edges. Round brushes are interspaced between couples. The loosen soil is pushed forward and to the sides to help protect the robotic platform and maintain control of the tool especially as the rate of the excavation partially depends on the characteristics of the material being excavated.

Abstract: High-voltage, high-frequency and high-power transformer having a core (1) on which a primary winding (2) is disposed on which a secondary winding (4) is disposed in an insulated manner, whereupon the entire assembly is housed and mounted in an insulator (3), wherein the insulator (3) is made up of two parts or halves (6) and (7) symmetrical with respect to a transverse vertical plane, each part having a hollow tubular element (3.1) housed inside an outer housing (3.2) of each half of the insulator, defining in each part an annular space (3.3) comprised between the outer wall of the tubular element (3.1) and the inner wall of the outer housing (3.2), where the secondary or high-voltage winding is disposed, the insulator (3) presenting in its outer housing (3.2) a slot (5), which is situated at zero volts level, and though which the oil penetrates towards the secondary winding.

Abstract: The current invention describes processes for obtaining of concentrates of esters of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid for their use in massive and regular human consumption either as a pharmaceutical ingredient or as a food ingredient, which are characterized by having neutral and stable organoleptic properties, free of side effects, which are typical from marine oils derivatives, and with low content of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP).

Abstract: Discharge module which is formed by three circuits, a control and measurement circuit for X-rays, a voltage division circuit between serial switches, which is independent from the previous one, and a third circuit of the charge short circuit, which in turn is formed by a successive or slave trip circuit of the switches and another main discharge circuit through the switches; due to the established configuration, a much improved radiation control is achieved as it is not affected by unforeseen agents, the short circuit current is not restricted to the port current of the switches, and residual voltage of the switches is reduced.