Abstract: A joint assembly for luminaires is provided. The joint assembly includes a pin having at least one pin section with an upper opening, a side opening, and a bore connecting the upper opening and the side opening. The upper opening is configured to receive at least one power cable to feed through the bore and out the side opening. The joint assembly also includes a primary hinge having a primary vertical base and a plurality of primary knuckles extending from the vertical base, wherein a distal portion of the knuckles has a hole for engaging the pin. The joint assembly also includes at least one secondary hinge having a secondary vertical base and a plurality of secondary knuckles extending from the vertical base, wherein a distal portion of the knuckles has a hole for engaging the pin.

Abstract: A joint assembly for luminaires is provided. The joint assembly includes a pin having at least one pin section with an upper opening, a side opening, and a bore connecting the upper opening and the side opening. The upper opening is configured to receive at least one power cable to feed through the bore and out the side opening. The joint assembly also includes a primary hinge having a primary vertical base and a plurality of primary knuckles extending from the vertical base, wherein a distal portion of the knuckles has a hole for engaging the pin. The joint assembly also includes at least one secondary hinge having a secondary vertical base and a plurality of secondary knuckles extending from the vertical base, wherein a distal portion of the knuckles has a hole for engaging the pin.

Abstract: A pivot joint comprises a pivot pin mounted to a first member and a second member with a housing defining a bore receiving the pivot pin, thus forming a pivot axis for pivotal movement of one member relative to the other. A resilient toroidal gasket is provided at either end of the housing in the bore at axially spaced positions of the pivot pin, and a circumferential recess receives each gasket in fixed axial location along the pivot pin. The gasket spans radially of the pivot pin from a base of the recess and across a circumferential gap formed between an inner surface of the bore and an outer surface of the pin where lubricant is suitably received. Thus the gaskets form a sealed interior of the bore closed at either end by the respective gasket so as to maintain the lubricant therein and contaminants out.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for increasing the suppressive function of regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for increasing the suppressive function of regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are provided.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a bucket of a prime mover comprises a base member having fixed shape in a longitudinal direction of the base member between first and second ends with first and second pivoting members pivotally connected at the first and second ends of the base member, each actuated for pivotal movement about a respective transverse axis by a distinct actuator. The second pivoting member forms a base for releasably receiving different attachment ends such as a secondary arm member carrying a respective pivoting member independently actuated of the base member's pivoting members that is disposed on a secondary arm member end distal to a connection end thereof for connecting to the base member, an extension member without any actuators and pivoting members, and a tool section which is designed for carrying out a specific function.

Abstract: A pivot joint comprises a pivot pin mounted to a first member and a second member with a housing defining a bore receiving the pivot pin, thus forming a pivot axis for pivotal movement of one member relative to the other. A resilient toroidal gasket is provided at either end of the housing in the bore at axially spaced positions of the pivot pin, and a circumferential recess receives each gasket in fixed axial location along the pivot pin. The gasket spans radially of the pivot pin from a base of the recess and across a circumferential gap formed between an inner surface of the bore and an outer surface of the pin where lubricant is suitably received. Thus the gaskets form a sealed interior of the bore closed at either end by the respective gasket so as to maintain the lubricant therein and contaminants out.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a bucket of a prime mover comprises a base member having fixed shape in a longitudinal direction of the base member between first and second ends with first and second pivoting members pivotally connected at the first and second ends of the base member, each actuated for pivotal movement about a respective transverse axis by a distinct actuator. The second pivoting member forms a base for releasably receiving different attachment ends such as a secondary arm member carrying a respective pivoting member independently actuated of the base member's pivoting members that is disposed on a secondary arm member end distal to a connection end thereof for connecting to the base member, an extension member without any actuators and pivoting members, and a tool section which is designed for carrying out a specific function.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for increasing the suppressive function of regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to unlock a body area network (BAN) of a patient and to transmit medical data about the patient. The BAN, under the control of a body area controller (BAC), may be unlocked based upon a pre-defined patient action performed by the patient and the BAN may then be connected to a wireless device. The BAN medical data of the patient may then be transmitted by the wireless device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to decrypt an encrypted account credential at a second device that is received from a first device. The second device may receive a first share of a master key and the encrypted account credential from the first device. The second device may reconstruct the master key with the first share of the master key and a second share of the master key stored at the second device. The second device may decrypt the encrypted account credential with the reconstructed master key. Based upon the decrypted account credential, the second device may be enabled to access an account based upon the decrypted account credential.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to unlock a body area network (BAN) of a patient and to transmit medical data about the patient. The BAN, under the control of a body area controller (BAC), may be unlocked based upon a pre-defined patient action performed by the patient and the BAN may then be connected to a wireless device. The BAN medical data of the patient may then be transmitted by the wireless device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to unlock a body area network (BAN) of a patient and to transmit medical data about the patient. The BAN, under the control of a body area controller (BAC), may be unlocked based upon a pre-defined patient action performed by the patient and the BAN may then be connected to a wireless device. The BAN medical data of the patient may then be transmitted by the wireless device.

Abstract: A method herein is for encryption key update in a station. In the method, a first data block is encrypted using a first plurality of round keys over a first plurality of rounds to generate a first encrypted data block, wherein the first plurality of round keys are generated based on an initial block key. A round key of the first plurality of round keys is retained for use as a basis for a first derived block key. A second data block is encrypted using a second plurality of round keys over a second plurality of rounds to generate a second encrypted data block, wherein the second plurality of round keys are generated based on the first derived block key. A round key of the second plurality of round keys may be retained for use as a basis for a second derived block key.

Abstract: The invention provides a beverage bottle comprising an outer bottle and at least one inner container that is sealed off from the outer bottle. The outer bottle container contains a first liquid (such as a still or a carbonated mixer) and the inner container contains a second liquid (such as an alcoholic spirit or a concentrated juice). The first and second liquids are kept separate until they are poured from the bottle. In one embodiment, the inner container may be twisted along its length to impart a rotational pattern on the second liquid.

Abstract: A method herein is for encryption key update in a station. In the method, a first data block is encrypted using a first plurality of round keys over a first plurality of rounds to generate a first encrypted data block, wherein the first plurality of round keys are generated based on an initial block key. A round key of the first plurality of round keys is retained for use as a basis for a first derived block key. A second data block is encrypted using a second plurality of round keys over a second plurality of rounds to generate a second encrypted data block, wherein the second plurality of round keys are generated based on the first derived block key. A round key of the second plurality of round keys may be retained for use as a basis for a second derived block key.