Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating particles from an inlet airflow of a turbine engine has a centerbody with a radially outer scavenge conduit. The inlet airflow has entrained particulate matter, which can impact an impact surface defining part of the centerbody. The impact surface can be disposed at an angle or have a low coefficient of restitution to reduce the velocity of the incoming particulate matter. The particulate matter is radially diverted radially outward through the scavenge conduit, unable to make a turn defined by the shape of the centerbody.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for attaching a center structure to an outer structure at least partially circumscribing the center structure, the attachment assembly having a bushing provided within the center structure or the outer structure, the bushing defining a first through passage, a bushing adapter slidably mounted within the first through passage and defining a second through passage, a threaded passage provided on the other of the center structure or the outer structure and a bolt passing through the first through passage and the second through passage and threaded into the threaded passage.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for the automated detection and analysis of structural tissue alterations related to myelin and axons/neurons in one or more biological structures of a patient's nervous system obtained from data from a medical imaging system, or the initial sensing or data collection processes such as, those that could be used to generate an image. In some embodiments, the method comprises, at a system having a memory and one or more processor for processing and displaying images of the biological structure, computationally processing at least a T1 weighted magnetic resonance image of the structure and a T2 weighted magnetic resonance image of the structure in order to analyze at least a portion of the structure of the nervous system using a plurality of stored tissue classifier elements to determine if the portion of the structure correlates with the presence of myelin. Such methods are useful for the detection of diseases associated with demyelination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating particles from an inlet airflow of a turbine engine has a centerbody with a radially outer scavenge conduit. The inlet airflow has entrained particulate matter, which can impact an impact surface defining part of the centerbody. The impact surface can be disposed at an angle or have a low coefficient of restitution to reduce the velocity of the incoming particulate matter. The particulate matter is radially diverted radially outward through the scavenge conduit, unable to make a turn defined by the shape of the centerbody.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for the automated detection and analysis of structural tissue alterations related to myelin and axons/neurons in one or more biological structures of a patient's nervous system obtained from data from a medical imaging system, or the initial sensing or data collection processes such as, those that could be used to generate an image. In some embodiments, the method comprises, at a system having a memory and one or more processor for processing and displaying images of the biological structure, computationally processing at least a T1 weighted magnetic resonance image of the structure and a T2 weighted magnetic resonance image of the structure in order to analyze at least a portion of the structure of the nervous system using a plurality of stored tissue classifier elements to determine if the portion of the structure correlates with the presence of myelin. Such methods are useful for the detection of diseases associated with demyelination.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for attaching a center structure to an outer structure at least partially circumscribing the center structure, the attachment assembly having a bushing provided within the center structure or the outer structure, the bushing defining a first through passage, a bushing adapter slidably mounted within the first through passage and defining a second through passage, a threaded passage provided on the other of the center structure or the outer structure and a bolt passing through the first through passage and the second through passage and threaded into the threaded passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bicyclic nucleosides and nucleotides based on formula (II) for the treatment of infectious diseases, and in particular, viral infections.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and their use as in the treatment of infections involving viruses of the Pneumovirinae sub-family (RSV) are disclosed. In the formula ring (A) may be phenyl, pyridyl etc., (B-C) may be CH2—CH2 etc., (R1) may be phenyl and substituted forms thereof, (R2) may be assorted substituents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and their use as in the treatment of infections involving viruses of the Pneumovirinae sub-family (RSV) are disclosed. In the formula ring (A) may be phenyl, pyridyl etc., (B—C) may be CH2—CH2 etc., (R1) may be phenyl and substituted forms thereof, (R2) may be assorted substituents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bicyclic nucleosides and nucleotides based on formula (II) for the treatment of infectious diseases, and in particular, viral infections.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and kits to detect liver fibrosis or a change in the gradation of liver fibrosis in mammals. The diagnostic marker is based on the profiling and identification of diagnostic carbohydrates present in a body fluid such as blood serum.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for controlling at least one residential property in a plurality of connected residential networks. The system comprises a remote control unit arranged to control residential properties, which remote control unit via the Internet is in connection with an access network, which is provided and supported by a telecommunications operator. Each connected residential network is divided into an open branch containing content terminals, such as a personal computer and an interactive information terminal.

Abstract: An optical apparatus e.g. an interferometric displacement determination device: spectroscopic analysis apparatus; polarisation measurement apparatus; or a heterodyne frequency measurement device has a linear HeNe gas laser having an Ne content of an Ne20 isotope and an Ne22 isotope in substantially equal proportions, the apparatus in use having optical feedback toward the laser causing, 0.1% or more of the light output of the laser to be returned toward the laser (1). Use of this type of laser provides good polarisation stability even though excessive backreflection may occur, and hence the laser's frequency can be readily controlled.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for controlling at least one residential property in a plurality of connected residential networks. The system comprises a remote control unit arranged to control residential properties, which remote control unit via the Internet is in connection with an access network, which is provided and supported by a telecommunications operator. Each connected residential network is divided into an open branch containing content terminals, such as a personal com-puter and an interactive information terminal.

Abstract: All functions of this perforated paper towel and toilet tissue dispenser can be performed single handedly, making this invention ideally suited for the disabled, the elderly and children, allowing the user to remove the desired amount of sheets, while having the other hand encumbered. This is accomplished through unrolling and tearing the desired number of sheets, with a cross handed motion, while leaving the leading edge of the next sheet of paper exposed. The tearing action activates the gripper bar, which in turn stops the paper roll, which eliminates unraveling and is designed to function throughout the entire length of any size paper roll. The gripper bar design functions when tearing the paper in a horizontal direction, a straight downward direction, or anywhere in between. The dispenser's support spindle fits into the keyways with opposing locators, and incorporates opposing handles, allowing single handed exchange of any empty to a new roll.

Abstract: An optical apparatus e.g. an interferometric displacement determination device; spectroscopic analysis apparatus; polarisation measurement apparatus; or a heterodyne frequency measurement device has a linear HeNe gas laser having an Ne content of an Ne20 isotope and an Ne22 isotope in substantially equal proportions, the apparatus in use having optical feedback toward the laser causing, 0.1% or more of the light output of the laser to be returned toward the laser (1). Use of this type of laser provides good polarisation stability even though excessive backreflection may occur, and hence the laser's frequency can be readily controlled.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for applying a tension force to a strapping band, and then securing the band with a seal, in order to secure a plurality of goods together, or to secure a package for shipping. The apparatus allows the user to feed the strapping band through the machine so that both ends of the band are secured in a rotating windlass. The windlass is then rotated to apply an equalized tension force to the band. The tension force is divided by the apparatus pulling both ends of the band simultaneously, the resultant forward force on the apparatus therefore being zero. After each banding operation, a return mechanism automatically positions the windlass in an optimum orientation for inserting the band for a successive banding operation.

Abstract: A PCA pump has a fluid reservoir connected via a capillary and a gas vent filter to a cylinder having a piston urged outwardly by a spring to draw fluid into the cylinder. A button can be pressed by the user to press in the piston and dispense fluid. After actuation, the piston moves out to fill the cylinder with fluid and the button is disconnected from the piston until it has moved back to its outer position.

Abstract: PCA apparatus has a container with a movable piston dividing the container into a lower chamber for medication liquid and an upper, air-filled chamber. A manually-actuated air pump is connected to the upper chamber so that air can be supplied to the upper chamber to displace the piston and discharge the liquid through a catheter. The air pump has a cylinder containing a plunger with a capillary inlet, to limit the rate at which air can flow into the cylinder and hence be pumped to the upper chamber. The lower chamber is filled through a removable inlet spike connector by pulling up the piston with an actuating rod projecting from the upper end of the container. The rod is frangible so that it can be removed after filling the lower chamber.