Abstract: Conventional UPVC windows have casements which are pivotable and movable in a limited manner relative to the frame. It is desirable to be to move all the casements such that substantially the entire the frame is opened.

Abstract: Conventional UPVC windows have casements which are pivotable and movable in a limited manner relative to the frame. It is desirable to be to move all the casements such that substantially the entire the frame is opened.

Abstract: An enclosure system includes a plurality of elongated panels consecutively connected to one another. The plurality of elongated panels includes a plurality of independent panels and a panel-door. The enclosure system also includes an upper track constructed and arranged to receive an upper portion of the plurality of elongated panels and a lower track constructed and arranged to receive a lower portion of the plurality of elongated panels. The lower track includes two polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) strips constructed and arranged as a transport system for facilitating movement of the plurality of elongated panels along the upper track and the lower track by achieving a very low coefficient of friction enabling heavy weights to be moved with little effort. Substantially all weight of the plurality of elongated panels is supported evenly across a length of the lower track on the two PTFE strips.

Abstract: The invention relates to bacterium that have increased resistance to furfural and methods of preparation. The invention also relates to methods of producing ethanol using the bacterium and corresponding kits.

Abstract: An enclosure system includes a set of independent panels (1 and 2) which slide longitudinally along an upper guide rail (11) and a lower guide rail (12), in which the weight of each panel rests uniformly and longitudinally along the length of the lower rail (12). The upper rail (11) has a rectangular cross-section and an opening (25) in the lower part thereof. The lower rail (12) is rectangular and the upper part thereof is partially open (24) and delimited by two equidistant sides provided with notches (20) in which Teflon strips (4) are engaged, the panels (2) moving on the strips. Each of the panels (1 and 2) includes a tempered glass pane (10). The upper part of the rotation shaft includes a T-guide screw (5), a rotation guide (6) and a cylindrical part (7) and the lower part thereof includes a screw (16) and a lower guide (15).

Abstract: The invention provides an improved hot/cold therapy pad consisting of a thermally conductive fluid and a discrete matrix insert contained within an outer envelope. The matrix insert has significant void space (over 50%) and is chemically inert relative to the other components within the envelope. The matrix has low bulk density and may be formed by bonding fibers together to form a mat. This matrix serves to reduce the flow of the thermally conductive fluid and provide for more effective and consistent heat (cold) transfer from the pad to the skin. The thermally conductive fluid has a viscosity greater than water and is stable over the typical range of hot/cold therapy applications. The invention eliminates saddle-bagging in hot and cold therapy applications.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved hot/cold therapy pad consisting of a thermally conductive fluid and a discrete matrix insert contained within an outer envelope. The matrix insert has significant void space (over 50%) and is chemically inert relative to the other components within the envelope. The matrix has low bulk density and may be formed by bonding fibers together to form a mat. This matrix serves to reduce the flow of the thermally conductive fluid and provide for more effective and consistent heat (cold) transfer from the pad to the skin. The thermally conductive fluid has a viscosity greater than water and is stable over the typical range of hot/cold therapy applications. The invention eliminates saddle-bagging in hot and cold therapy applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a sleeve containing a non-removable therapeutic agent within that is used to provide a variety of therapeutic modalities. The sleeve is constructed of an inner and outer layer of flexible materials suitable to pulled onto a portion of the body such as elbow, wrist, ankle, knee, or other limb for application of therapy. A therapeutic agent of choice becomes non-removable, permanently contained between the inner and outer layers. Various therapeutic agents may be chosen to delivery a wide range of modality. Microwave activated particulates may be contained within the inner and outer coverings to provide moist heat therapy. Metallic particulates may be chosen for cold therapy applications. Outer layers may be insulated to improve heat retention to extend therapeutic time. So constructed, a therapeutic sleeve is provided to delivery heat, cold, or contrast therapy to an affected body part of a human or animal subject.