Abstract: Medical devices and methods of using medical devices are disclosed. An example tissue retraction device includes a first engagement member having a first end and a second end, a second engagement member having a first end and a second end, a first elastic member attached to the second end of the first engagement member, and a first alignment member having a first end, a second end and a lumen extending therethrough. Further, the tissue retraction device has a first length, the first alignment member has a second length, the first elastic member extends within the lumen of the first alignment member and the second length of the first alignment member is less than or equal to the first length of the tissue retraction device.

Abstract: An apparatus, including an electrode, wherein the electrode is at least one of directly or indirectly fixed to an otic capsule or tissue associated with the otic capsule of a human at least in part with cured securement material, wherein the electrode is part of a human ailment treatment and/or mitigation system, at least in part implantable in the human.

Abstract: A method of distribution of digital musical scores for performance by a plurality of musicians. The method includes: receiving a musical score request from a user device; obtaining, via a musical score source, a set of musical score components of a musical part for a piece of music associated with the musical score request; obtaining a transmission delay value associated with a communication path; providing, from the musical score source and using the processor, at least one of the set of musical score components to the user device using a first distribution timing based on the obtained transmission delay value; and providing a set of corresponding musical score components of a different musical part for the piece of music to a different user device based on a different transmission delay value associated with the different user device, such as to enable coordinated playback by users without a conductor.

Abstract: A bent corner furniture connecting piece (18) comprises a central bent corner section (89) having a first connecting arrangement (93), and a second connecting arrangement (97). The connecting piece (18) comprises a wooden frame (36) comprising a first and a second curved end section piece (26, 28). First and second connecting pieces (30, 32) connect the first and second curved end section pieces (26, 28). The first connecting piece (30) is provided with the first connecting arrangement (93) for connection to a first furniture piece, and the second connecting piece (32) is provided with the second connecting arrangement (97) for connection to a second furniture piece. A bent outer surface layer (64) is arranged on a convex part (74) of said frame (36), and a bent inner surface layer (66) is arranged on a concave part (82) of said frame (36).

Abstract: A bent corner furniture connecting piece (18) comprises a central bent corner section (89) having a first connecting arrangement (93), and a second connecting arrangement (97). The connecting piece (18) comprises a wooden frame (36) comprising a first and a second curved end section piece (26, 28). First and second connecting pieces (30, 32) connect the first and second curved end section pieces (26, 28). The first connecting piece (30) is provided with the first connecting arrangement (93) for connection to a first furniture piece, and the second connecting piece (32) is provided with the second connecting arrangement (97) for connection to a second furniture piece. A bent outer surface layer (64) is arranged on a convex part (74) of said frame (36), and a bent inner surface layer (66) is arranged on a concave part (82) of said frame (36).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: A monolithically integrated microwave amplifier device, comprises an input for receiving a microwave signal, a first power amplifier stage (11; 32) having an input coupled to receive the microwave signal, an impedance matching network (16; 39) coupled to an output of the first power amplifier stage, a second power amplifier stage (12; 33) having an input coupled to the impedance matching network, and an output for outputting the microwave signal after having been amplified by the first and second power amplifier stages, wherein the first power amplifier stage is optimized to be supplied with a first supply voltage (13; 35), which is essentially lower than a second supply voltage (14; 36), with which the second power amplifier stage is optimized to be supplied. Preferably, the second stage is an end stage based on an LDMOS transistor, and the first stage is a driver stage based on a bipolar transistor.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device (1) and method for sterilizing partly formed packages (6) in a packaging machine. The device (1) comprises an inner chamber (2) and an outer chamber (3), the inner chamber (2) being provided with a sterilization unit (5). Further, it comprises a carrier unit (10), comprising a separating member (11) and a package carrying member (12), which is being adapted to rotate between a first position in which the package carrying member (12) is located in the outer chamber (3), and in which the separating member (11) separates the inner chamber (2) from the outer chamber (3), and a second position in which the carrier unit (10) has rotated a package (6) into the inner chamber (2) and in which the separating member (11) separates the inner chamber (2) from the outer chamber (3).

Abstract: A monolithically integrated microwave amplifier device, comprises an input for receiving a microwave signal, a first power amplifier stage (11; 32) having an input coupled to receive the microwave signal, an impedance matching network (16; 39) coupled to an output of the first power amplifier stage, a second power amplifier stage (12; 33) having an input coupled to the impedance matching network, and an output for outputting the microwave signal after having been amplified by the first and second power amplifier stages, wherein the first power amplifier stage is optimized to be supplied with a first supply voltage (13; 35), which is essentially lower than a second supply voltage (14; 36), with which the second power amplifier stage is optimized to be supplied. Preferably, the second stage is an end stage based on an LDMOS transistor, and the first stage is a driver stage based on a bipolar transistor.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for preparing the 22R and 22S epimers of the compound ##STR1## The processes involve acetalization, transacetalization, hydrolysis (of an ester) or hydrogenation (of a diene) of an appropriate starting material. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds produced by the processes and methods of treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions employing the compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are the 22R and 22S epimers of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a fluorine atom, and X.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions employing the compounds.

Abstract: Non-aqueous perfuming composition intended for use in perfumed articles and devices, comprising at least two perfuming elements, wherein each of said perfuming elements has an olfactive character distinct from that of the others, and wherein one of said perfuming elements is in liquid form and the others in water-soluble microencapsulated form.The perfuming composition according to the instant invention makes it possible to suppress body malodors through topical application thereof on the human body skin and provides advantageous olfactive effects when used for perfuming soaps and powder detergents.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the wheel alignment of the wheels of vehicles includes a target provided with a plurality of scales for accomplishing the measurements. The target is pivotally attached to a support shaft of a target support structure and can be positioned in arbitrary locations around the shaft. A line of sight from a sighting instrument can be directed to impinge on the respective scales of the target facing the instrument.