Abstract: Stapler (1) which in the course of a reciprocating working stroke (V) staples a workpiece (4), preferably a sheaf of papers, which stapler is powered by an electric motor which, via a transmission arrangement (5) drives the stapler during the working stroke, whereby the motor is activated and initiates the working stroke from a certain starting region as a result of the workpiece moving a trigger (32,33) which forms part of a trigger device (6) to a position at which a circuit-breaker (7), which forms part of the same electrical circuit (8) as the motor is connected to, is closed by the trigger, and whereby a release arrangement (9) connected to, and operatively acted upon, by a rotating means (11) which forms part of the transmission arrangement moves the trigger during the return phase of the working stroke to a non-closing position at which the circuit-breaker returns to an open position, thereby breaking the electric circuit and deactivating the motor, with the result that the working stroke ends in the s

Abstract: This invention relates to a cross-linkable chitosan composition comprising chitosan having a degree of deacetylation between 30 and 75%, wherein the chitosan is randomly deacetylated, and a cross-linking agent, wherein the molar ratio of the cross-linking agent to chitosan is 0.2:1 or less based on the number of functional groups in the cross-linking agent and the number of accessible amino groups in the chitosan. The invention also provides a chitosan hydrogel formed therefrom and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a user terminal (100) for use in a wireless communications system for voice calls and/or data sessions, which is equipped with means (140) for receiving and transmitting encrypted voice and/or data traffic to and from a second terminal in the system via a first node in the system. The user terminal is equipped with means (130) for splitting outgoing encrypted traffic during one and the same voice conversation and/or one and the same data session, so that a first part of the encrypted traffic to said second terminal is sent via said first node, and a second part is sent via a second node in the system.

Abstract: A stapler comprises a stapling unit and a base movably connected to each other. The base comprises an anvil, a lower and an upper part with a contact surface which has a staple opening against which a workpiece is placed. The upper and lower parts are movably connected to each other. In operation, movement of the stapling unit and the base toward each other drives a staple into the workpiece, wherein the staple crown comes in contact with the workpiece and the staple legs extend through the staple opening. Upon movement of the upper part and stapling unit toward the lower part, the staple legs are bent by the anvil into contact with the underside of the workpiece. The anvil is attached to the base by an elastic element between the lower and upper part, and is urged toward the staple opening to block the opening when the stapler is in an initial position.

Abstract: A method for determining the susceptibility of a subject to infection, which method comprises: (i) providing a sample from said subject; (ii) detecting any LL-37 present in said sample; (iii) optionally comparing the level of LL-37 in said sample to a control sample; and (iv) determining the susceptibility of said subject to infection, wherein no LL-37 or a low level of LL-37 indicates that said subject is susceptible to infection.

Abstract: This invention relates to an orthopaedic composition comprising porous chitosan particles suspended in a liquid medium wherein the liquid medium further comprises a biocompatible polymer. The invention also provides a process for preparing a solid or semi-solid orthopaedic material by drying the orthopaedic composition. The resulting solid or semi-solid orthopaedic material finds use as a bone-replacement material, a bone cement and a tissue scaffold. A process for preparing suitable porous chitosan particles for the present invention by incorporating a porogen capable of including crystallinity is also described.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electronics device for personal use, comprising at least a first main surface, and at least a first antenna for communication via electromagnetic waves between the device and a second party. The antenna is an array antenna comprising at least a first and a second antenna element, and is arranged on said first main surface. Suitably, the electronics device is a portable computer comprising a lid which may be opened or closed, said first main surface being the lid, so that the antenna is arranged in the lid of the portable computer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a repeater antenna for use in telecommunications systems on the microwave range, intended to connect a first radio unit at a first site to a second radio unit at a second site (A). The repeater antenna has at least a first and a second antenna element and a feed network for said antenna elements, the antenna elements giving rise to a first and a second antenna beam. The first beam can be used to connect the repeater antenna to said first radio unit, and the second beam can be used for connecting the repeater antenna to said second radio unit. Also, said first and second antenna elements are arranged on a surface where the distance between the two antenna elements along the surface is longer than the shortest distance between the antenna elements.

Abstract: Stapler (1) which in the course of a reciprocating working stroke (V) staples a workpiece (4), preferably a sheaf of papers, which stapler is powered by an electric motor which, via a transmission arrangement (5) drives the stapler during the working stroke, whereby the motor is activated and initiates the working stroke from a certain starting region as a result of the workpiece moving a trigger (32,33) which forms part of a trigger device (6) to a position at which a circuit-breaker (7), which forms part of the same electrical circuit (8) as the motor is connected to, is closed by the trigger, and whereby a release arrangement (9) connected to, and operatively acted upon, by a rotating means (11) which forms part of the transmission arrangement moves the trigger during the return phase of the working stroke to a non-closing position at which the circuit-breaker returns to an open position, thereby breaking the electric circuit and deactivating the motor, with the result that the working stroke ends in the s

Abstract: This invention relates to mutant forms of carboxypeptidase U with increased thermal stability relative to wild-type. In addition to the individual thermal stabilizing mutations identified (at positions 166, 204, 219, 230, 251, 315), the inventors have identified a region (S327-H357) that is crucial to the stability of CPU. The invention relates to nucleic acid encoding such mutant forms and the polypeptides encoded thereby. The invention also relates to methods and materials for making CPU mutants with increased thermal stability relative to wild-type and their use, for example to produce crystals of CPU or proCPU for 3-dimensional structure determination, or in therapy.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical formulations of ?-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-N-tert-butylnitrone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and the use of such formulations in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, especially stroke, are disclosed.

Abstract: A stapler (1) for stapling a workpiece (5), especially a sheaf of papers, which stapler comprises a base part (2) and a stapling head (3) which are connected together by a connecting means (4) in such a way that they can move towards and away from one another in a reciprocating stapling movement (P) which has a first turning point (FIG. 1) and a second turning point (FIG. 3), which stapling head accommodates staples (14) and a driver (7) which is supported for sliding in the direction of the stapling movement and which during the course of the stapling movement drives a staple into the workpiece which is to be stapled, and said stapler also comprises a drive means (13) which, in the course of a driving stroke (N) which forms part of the stapling movement, starting from a point at which the stapling head and the base part are at a distance from one another, drives the stapling head and the base part towards one another to the second turning point (FIG.

Abstract: Novel 12-oxophytodienoic acid (OPDA) conjugates named Arabidopside E and G, for improving plant resistance to pathogen attack and/or spread of a pathogen. This is of particular interest in attempts to develop an efficient plant-pesticide and improve the performance of pesticides with regard to efficiency and minimizing negative environmental effects. The same system can be used as a biocide or fungicide in other applications than plant pathogen defense.

Abstract: A stapler (1) for stapling together a workpiece (5), primarily a sheaf of papers, which stapler comprises a stapling unit (3) and a base part (2) which, by means of a connecting device (4), are connected in such manner that they can be moved toward and away from each other in a reciprocating stapling movement (P), wherein the stapling unit contains staples (8) and a driver (7) and the base part comprises a lower part (9) and an upper part (25) provided with a contact surface (26) provided with a staple opening (27) against which the workpiece to be stapled is placed during the stapling, wherein the upper part is connected to the lower part in such manner that it can be moved toward and away from the lower part during the stapling movement, wherein a latching arrangement (15, 28) is provided between the lower part and the upper part to prevent the upper part from being moved toward the lower part and wherein an anvil device (22) is arranged on the base part, wherein stapling is performed by moving the stapling

Abstract: A vehicle control system (10) including a vehicle motion control subsystem (12) that has an input receiving an intended driving demand (14) and a plurality of coordinator subsystems (16) for coordinating actuators of the vehicle. The vehicle motion control subsystem (12) communicates with the coordinator subsystems (16) to determine whether a single coordinator subsystem (16) can carry out the intended driving demand (14). The vehicle motion control subsystem (12) will distribute demand signals among one or more of the coordinator subsystems (16) to allow the vehicle to implement the intended driving demand (14).

Abstract: A method for determining the susceptibility of a subject to infection, which method comprises: (i) providing a sample from said subject; (ii) detecting any LL-37 present in said sample; (iii) optionally comparing the level of LL-37 in said sample to a control sample; and (iv) determining the susceptibility of said subject to infection, wherein no LL-37 or a low level of LL-37 indicates that said subject is susceptible to infection.

Abstract: Mounting arrangement (13) for attaching an electrically powered stapler (5) mechanically and electrically to a photocopying equipment (1) wherein the mounting arrangement (13) comprises a mechanical mounting device (15) for connecting the stapler (5) to the photocopying equipment (1), which mounting device (15) comprises a first attachment piece (16) connected to the stapler and a second attachment piece (17) connected to the photocopying equipment, and an electrical mounting device (26) for connecting the stapler electrically to a power supply (23), which mounting devices (15) and (26) comprising an integrated unit.

Abstract: System and method for optimizing the efficiency of base-to-vehicle communication. The method includes beginning a call initiation step for establishing a wireless communication between a base station and a remotely located vehicle. Conditions are sensed at which a prospective wireless communication would be conducted. The sensed conditions are analyzed to determine whether predetermined criteria are met for initiation of the prospective wireless communication. It is then chosen to initiate a wireless communication when the predetermined criteria for initiation of the prospective wireless communication is satisfied based on the analysis of sensed conditions. It may be required that from the sensed conditions it be determined that the remotely located vehicle is traveling below a predetermined threshold speed. Alternatively, the determining condition may be transmission quality for the prospective wireless communication.

Abstract: Methods for controlling intake air flow to an internal combustion engine having an output shaft driven by the internal combustion engine, an intake air pipe, an exhaust gas pipe, a compressor located in the intake air pipe, a turbine located in the exhaust gas pipe, a transmission system connecting turbine, compressor, and output shaft for energy transfer between the turbine and compressor, between the turbine and output shaft, and between the output shaft and compressor. The transmission system includes a variable transmission between the output shaft and compressor and a control means for controlling the gear ratio in the variable transmission.