Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in pigs. The increased resistance may be the result of siRNA or genetic modification through CRISPR or a vectored virus targeting SNPs that are resistant to PCV2 infection.

Abstract: System for detecting explosive substances and drugs by nuclear quadrupole resonance having a central processing unit (UC) which connects to a storage, data processing, and interface unit (USPI) provided with a user console (1C) and a with a head (CS1) for scanning explosives/drugs around the legs and a head (CS2) for scanning suspicious objects on the ground or that cannot be moved having a radio processing system (SPR) which includes a programmable RF signal generator (DDS) which transmits RF pulses to a power amplifier (AP) coupled to an interface for gain control and for the acquisition of the reflected signal level (IAP), a series-parallel tuning circuit (CA) consisting of a flat spiral ferrite-core coil (L) and two variable capacitors (CV1, CV2) driven by two stepper motors (M1, M2) which are controlled by an automatic tuning matching module (WIAA) through control interfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a detector and a method for detecting explosive substances and drugs by nuclear quadrupole resonance designed for screening baggage and people at border crossing points in airports, ports, railway stations and in other locations which require strong measures against terrorism and smuggling of prohibited substances such as explosives and drugs.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in pigs. The increased resistance may be the result of siRNA or genetic modification through CRISPR or a vectored virus targeting SNPs that are resistant to PCV2 infection.

Abstract: A thermal management valve module having separate first and second flow chambers is provided, with one or more respective inlets and outlets connected to each of the flow chambers. A first valve body is rotatably positioned in the first flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a first and/or third inlet to a first outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. A second valve body is rotatably positioned in the second flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a second and/or fourth inlet to a second outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. At least one actuator controls the positions of the first and second valve bodies.

Abstract: A fluid driven rotary prime mover assembly including a turbine, a first generator, a second generator and a speed increaser is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the turbine, a first sun rotationally connected to the first generator, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second generator, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.

Abstract: A thermal management valve module having separate first and second flow chambers is provided, with one or more respective inlets and outlets connected to each of the flow chambers. A first valve body is rotatably positioned in the first flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a first and/or third inlet to a first outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. A second valve body is rotatably positioned in the second flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a second and/or fourth inlet to a second outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. At least one actuator controls the positions of the first and second valve bodies.

Abstract: A hoisting device including a cable drum, a first motor, a second motor and a gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the cable drum, a first sun rotationally connected to the first motor, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second motor, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element fastening system for at least one sealing element of a pressure vessel, which has at least one opening and a sealing part, in particular a cover, provided for the opening. In the operating state of the pressure vessel each sealing element is at least partially inserted in an accommodating groove in the sealing part and corresponding sealing element fastening devices are positioned in each case in an indentation in the sealing part. The indentations are in each case sealed by a fill element in the operating state of the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A fluid driven rotary prime mover assembly including a turbine, a first generator, a second generator and a speed increaser is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the turbine, a first sun rotationally connected to the first generator, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second generator, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.

Abstract: A hoisting device including a cable drum, a first motor, a second motor and a gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the cable drum, a first sun rotationally connected to the first motor, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second motor, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element fastening system for at least one sealing element of a pressure vessel, which has at least one opening and a sealing part, in particular a cover, provided for the opening. In the operating state of the pressure vessel each sealing element is at least partially inserted in an accommodating groove in the sealing part and corresponding sealing element fastening devices are positioned in each case in an indentation in the sealing part. The indentations are in each case sealed by a fill element in the operating state of the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A system for detecting a defect in a membranous article (20) comprising: an emitter probe (10) connected to an electrical supply (14), said probe (10) insertable into a cavity of said article (20); a sensor (15) for receiving an electrical discharge from said probe (10); a conveyor system for bringing the probe and sensor into mutual proximity; a processor for measuring the potential difference between the probe and sensor, said processor capable of detecting a defect based upon said measurement.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for network resource utilization assessment are presented. The apparatus includes an information warehousing layer for storing a coherent network model including network node generated reporting information and derived reporting information. The coherent network model is generated by a network modeler and the derived information is generated by a network engineering analyzer. The apparatus further includes a presentation layer enabling support for extensive network resource utilization assessments. An equipment trend analyzer module provides equipment utilization tracking in communications network over time. Advantages are derived from a network resource utilization assessment enabling model based network engineering analysis to attain improved network resources utilization efficiencies.

Abstract: The apparatus has, at a first level (N1), a turntable (4) mounted to rotate about a substantially vertical axis (5) and including receptacles (9) distributed over its periphery to receive boxes (2) during passage past a first work station, and for moving them incrementally, in the course of the rotation of the turntable, to various successive work stations, and, at a level (N3) different from the first, a conveyor (A) for moving the article to a station, vertically below a box (2) in the open state, a displacement device (169) being further provided to introduce the article (1) into the box (2) by a substantially vertical motion, and, at an intermediate level (N2) located between the level (N1) of the boxes and the level (N3) at which the articles are supplied, a stack of precut sheets (17) of corrugated cardboard (3) is provided and a suction device for grasping the sheets (17) one at a time for introducing them into a shaper device (18) provided at the intermediate level (N2), in correspondence with each re

Abstract: The device comprises a conveyor for displacing the containers to be tested in translation in relation to a tunnel-shaped fixed enclosure and comprising internally a heating means. This heating means is constituted by a plurality of infrared lamps each of which is protected by a casing having a side transparent to the radiation emitted. An automatic monitoring device checks that each container entering the tunnel leaves it after a given advance of the conveyor, otherwise a safety device is triggered. The device can be used for testing the mechanical strength of pressurized containers of the aerosol can type on a continuous production line.