Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a nasal pillow apparatus having a first nasal pillow, a second nasal pillow, and a connecting bar that connects the first nasal pillow to the second nasal pillow, the connecting bar being disposed below a bottom surface of the first nasal pillow and a bottom surface of the second nasal pillow. Each of the first nasal pillow and the second nasal pillow includes an inner wall having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and an outer wall connected to the second end of the inner wall. When inserted into a nostril of a patient, the outer wall is configured to conform to the nostril by compressing in a first direction and expanding in a second direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a nasal pillow apparatus having a first nasal pillow, a second nasal pillow, and a connecting bar that connects the first nasal pillow to the second nasal pillow, the connecting bar being disposed below a bottom surface of the first nasal pillow and a bottom surface of the second nasal pillow. Each of the first nasal pillow and the second nasal pillow includes an inner wall having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and an outer wall connected to the second end of the inner wall. When inserted into a nostril of a patient, the outer wall is configured to conform to the nostril by compressing in a first direction and expanding in a second direction.

Abstract: A load carrying vehicle including: a chassis; a load carrying container connected to the chassis; a plurality of wheels; a suspension arrangement coupling the wheels to the chassis; wherein the suspension arrangement is configured to controllably lower the container such that the container makes contact with at least two wheels.

Abstract: A load carrying vehicle including: a chassis; a load carrying container connected to the chassis; a plurality of wheels; a suspension arrangement coupling the wheels to the chassis; wherein the suspension arrangement is configured to controllably lower the container such that the container makes contact with at least two wheels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing holocellulose fibres by treating a wood-based raw material with an organic peroxide, wherein the method comprises charging the organic peroxide continuously to the wood-based raw material during the treatment and/or charging the organic peroxide to the wood-based raw material in at least two separate steps with an intermediate alkaline treatment step. Additionally, a process for the production of paper comprising the steps of preparing a papermaking stock comprising an aqueous pulp slurry comprising cellulosic fibres and having a fibre consistency of from 0.1 to 40% by weight, wherein the cellulosic fibres comprise or consist of holocellulose fibres, and wherein the amount of the wood-based holocellulose fibres is from 0.5 to 100% by weight, based on the total weight of the stock; providing the stock to a wire and form a web; dewatering the web; and drying the web is claimed.

Abstract: Functionalized metal oxide particles comprising, on the surface, a radical of formula I (I) wherein the particle comprises an oxide of a metal; R1 is C, (CH2)1-12—C, or (CH2)1-12—O(O)C—C1; R2 is CR4R5, where R4 and R5 are independently selected among H and C1-C12 alkyl; and R3 is H, halo, C1-C12 alkyl, or C1-C12 haloalkyl. A process for the production of the functionalized particles; functionalized particles, obtainable by the process. A process for the production of a polymer composite comprising the functionalized particles; and a polymer composite obtainable by that process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a nasal pillow apparatus having a first nasal pillow, a second nasal pillow, and a connecting bar that connects the first nasal pillow to the second nasal pillow, the connecting bar being disposed below a bottom surface of the first nasal pillow and a bottom surface of the second nasal pillow. Each of the first nasal pillow and the second nasal pillow includes an inner wall having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and an outer wall connected to the second end of the inner wall. When inserted into a nostril of a patient, the outer wall is configured to conform to the nostril by pressing in a first direction and expanding in a second direction.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for distributing data includes transmitting a request for a data file from a first client electronic device. At least a first portion of the data file is transmitted from a second client electronic device to the first client electronic device. At least a second portion of the data file is transmitted from a third client electronic device to the first client electronic device.

Abstract: A decoppering agent for incorporating into a propellant to remove copper from the rifling of the internal bore of a gun barrel. The decoppering agent comprises a lead-free pulverized additive mixed together with the other propellant compounds and comprises a mixture of tin and bismuth.

Abstract: A sensor placement and retention mechanism for use with fetal sensor sites beyond the user's reach are disclosed. The preferred embodiment of this invention is a fetal pulse oximetry sensor having an active face through which a light source and a light detector operate. The sensor includes a handle that facilitates placement of the active face at a sensor site in a preferred region beyond the transcervical region and beyond the reach of the user. A pair of electrodes--one disposed against the fetus' skin and one exposed to the amniotic fluid--are used to confirm that the sensor is firmly in place on the fetus. In an optional sensor retention feature, a self-inflating bladder presses the active face of the sensor against the fetus' skin to optically couple the sensor with the tissue at the sensor site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing rapid cross-ignition of preferably elongate powder or pyrotechnic charges, such as the propellant charges in impulse motors for correcting the trajectory of shells, rockets and missiles. The cross-ignition is produced by initiation of an elongate, extremely fast-burning or detonating primer charge with an extremely low explosive force which has been arranged in contact with at least part of the periphery of the propellant charge. The primer charge forms a tube whose cross-ignition effect is advantageously complemented by an inner, slower burning powder core which is combusted with deflagration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, and to an arrangement, for optimizing the operation of a door closer at different phases of opening and closing of the door. The door closer is provided with a force transmission shaft (1) turning in accordance with the movements of the door and with a spring element (2) operationally connected thereto. The opening of the door takes place against the force of the spring element (2). According to the invention, at the closing phase of the door the energy of the spring element (2), exceeding the return force of the spring element (2) needed to accomplish the desired closing movement of the door, is recovered through simultaneous braking of the closing movement of the door for the main part of the closing movement. When the door is only somewhat open any more, preferably under 5.degree., a final force securing the closing of the door is accomplished by making use of said recovered energy.

Abstract: A children's seating arrangement for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion pivotably mounted between the upper free ends of a U-shaped bow of rigid material, the lower horizontal end of the bow being releasably mounted in a locking-type floor-mounted fixture and the length of the side arms of the bow being longitudinally adjustable by means of a threaded arrangement on each such arm. The height of the seat can therefore be suitably adjusted, as can the angular position of the seat, and the entire assembly easily removed and replaced by operating the detachable locking means.

Abstract: Rock bit assembly comprising a rock bit for drilling holes in the earth's crust mainly consisting of an integral bit body which can be connected to a drive shaft, a number of rotatable cutter cones which, by means of a rolling bearing arrangement, is rotatably connected to said bit body, each of said cutter cones comprising a central shaft or pin forming a part of said rolling bearing arrangement, wherein a cutter cone and bearing arrangement form a unit which is disengageably secured to said bit body by means of the outer race ring of said bearing arrangement.

Abstract: Flexible coupling which can rotate in both directions, comprising two coupling parts connected to each other by torque transmitting simultaneously loaded resilient rolling elements which are mounted in pockets, each of which is defined by two adjacent cavities in said two coupling parts.

Abstract: Flexible coupling comprising two coupling halves of which part of the coupling half projects into another coupling half, both coupling halves being connected to transmit power by means of elastic elements all of which are always evenly loaded, characterized in that the elastic elements are enclosed by the coupling halves over their entire surface, whilst at least one coupling half consists of more dividable parts.