Abstract: A line module for use in a network device a plurality of circuits; and a power module comprising at least one circuit, wherein the power module is connected to the plurality of circuits and a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and the at least one circuit of the power module is configured to shut down one or more of the plurality of circuits until a current threshold is no longer exceeded by a current drawn from a power feed connected to the first PDU.

Abstract: The disclosure provides, inter alia, methods to treat hypertension in patients using CYP 11?2 beta hydroxylase inhibitors.

Abstract: In a trauma, emergency room/department (ER/ED) or similar exigent treatment environment, an emergency airway evacuation device includes a vacuum body adapted for receiving a suctioned volume, and an actuator engaged with the vacuum body for inducing a lowered pressure therein for suctioned removal of airway blockage matter. An elongated extraction tube is fluidically coupled to the vacuum body for transporting the suctioned volume from a respiratory blockage region, and includes a curved, tapered tip for insertion into the blockage region. The device is small and portable for use as an “on person” accessory suitable in cost and size for widespread distribution to medical treatment providers.

Abstract: A line module for use in a network device a plurality of circuits; and a power module comprising at least one circuit, wherein the power module is connected to the plurality of circuits and a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and the at least one circuit of the power module is configured to shut down one or more of the plurality of circuits until a current threshold is no longer exceeded by a current drawn from a power feed connected to the first PDU.

Abstract: A line module for use in a network device includes a plurality of circuits; and a power module connected to the plurality of circuits, and to a first Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and a second PDU, wherein the first PDU and the second PDU provide power distribution by different feeds, wherein the power module is configured to initiate a shutdown procedure when one or more of i) a current drawn from any feed equals or exceeds a first current threshold, and ii) an aggregate current drawn from all feeds equal or exceeds a second current threshold.

Abstract: A line module for use in a network device includes a plurality of circuits; and a power module connected to the plurality of circuits, and to a first Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and a second PDU, wherein the first PDU and the second PDU provide power distribution by different feeds, wherein the power module is configured to initiate a shutdown procedure when one or more of i) a current drawn from any feed equals or exceeds a first current threshold, and ii) an aggregate current drawn from all feeds equal or exceeds a second current threshold.

Abstract: A method for power management that includes: determining, by a network device, a maximum current rating of a first power distribution unit (PDU) driven by a first direct current (DC) power plant including multiple backup batteries; determining multiple power ratings for multiple line modules in the network device, where the multiple line modules are connected to a first feed from the first PDU and a second feed from a second PDU; calculating, by the network device, a maximum aggregate current for the multiple line modules based on the multiple power ratings and a shutdown voltage corresponding to the multiple backup batteries; and allocating, in response to the maximum aggregate current exceeding the maximum current rating, a first current threshold to a first line module and a second current threshold to a second line module.

Abstract: A method for power management that includes: determining, by a network device, a maximum current rating of a first power distribution unit (PDU) driven by a first direct current (DC) power plant including multiple backup batteries; determining multiple power ratings for multiple line modules in the network device, where the multiple line modules are connected to a first feed from the first PDU and a second feed from a second PDU; calculating, by the network device, a maximum aggregate current for the multiple line modules based on the multiple power ratings and a shutdown voltage corresponding to the multiple backup batteries; and allocating, in response to the maximum aggregate current exceeding the maximum current rating, a first current threshold to a first line module and a second current threshold to a second line module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and computer program for creating, visualizing and manipulating a data structure using an intuitive and interactive graphical interface. It is operable to display a data structure and enable users to interact with the data structure by means of a user interface. The data structure includes data entities and relationships between the data entities. One or more user context properties are associable with the data entities. The user interface is populated with data entities from the data structure by enabling the users to associate visual properties of the user interface with the user context associable properties of the data structure. This enables the users to interact with the data structure by means of the user interface.

Abstract: A multi-functional power supply system for a Hall thruster including a thruster assembly for providing a plasma discharge and a cathode assembly for providing electrons. The cathode assembly includes an emitter, a keeper with a current limiting device, and a heater. A magnetic field source is operatively associated with the cathode assembly for generating a magnetic field to control the discharge. A plasma discharge circuit creates a plasma and accelerates the plasma to produce thrust. A power supply is connected to the keeper and the plasma discharge circuit and is connected to the heater through a switching device responsive to a predetermined condition for interrupting the power to the heater and simultaneously enabling the power supply to deliver power to the keeper and the plasma discharge circuit to initiate production of thrust.

Abstract: A multi-functional power supply system for a Hall thruster including a thruster assembly for providing a plasma discharge and a cathode assembly for providing electrons. The cathode assembly includes an emitter, a keeper with a current limiting device, and a heater. A magnetic field source is operatively associated with the cathode assembly for generating a magnetic field to control the discharge. A plasma discharge circuit creates a plasma and accelerates the plasma to produce thrust. A power supply is connected to the keeper and the plasma discharge circuit and is connected to the heater through a switching device responsive to a predetermined condition for interrupting the power to the heater and simultaneously enabling the power supply to deliver power to the keeper and the plasma discharge circuit to initiate production of thrust.

Abstract: An injection stretch blow-molded container 1 consisting essentially of polypropylene, wherein the container is provided with a decoration comprising label or sleeve 6, and characterized in that the label or sleeve 6 consists essentially of polyolefin.

Abstract: A process for blow-molding a container, the container comprising a handle, whereby the process comprises the steps of: (i) introducing a preform (2) into a mold cavity and stretching the preform (2) with a stretch rod; (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform (2) so that the preform (2) expands within the mold cavity in a first blowing step, the pressure in the first blowing step is from 1 to 10 bar; (iii) inwardly moving jaws (3, 4) within the mold cavity so that the expanding preform (2) is partially gripped between the jaws in the handle region; (iv) subsequently increasing the pressure within the preform (2) wherein the maximum pressure in the second blowing step is greater than 10 bar, so that the preform (2) expands to the limits of the mold cavity in a second blowing step to form a container; and wherein the inward movement of the jaws (3, 4) is completed within the first blowing step.

Abstract: A process for blow-molding a container, the container comprising a handle, whereby the process comprises the steps of: (i) introducing a thermoplastic preform (2) into a mold cavity (6) and stretching the preform (2) with a stretch rod (3); (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform (2) so that the preform (2) expands within the mold cavity (6); (iii) displacing at least one moving mold section (4) within the mold and which deforms the thermoplastic material; wherein the displacement of the moving section (4) is in a direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement of the stretch rod (3)

Abstract: A process for forming a container by stretching and blow-molding a preform within a mold cavity comprising the steps of: (i) introducing a preform into the mold cavity and stretching the preform with a stretch rod; (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform so that the preform expands within the mold cavity in a blowing step; (iii) at least one inwardly moving mold section within the mold cavity so that the expanding preform is deformed by the inwardly moving mold section; wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the preform material is at least 10° C. below the temperature of the walls of the mold cavity.

Abstract: The invention is a packaged composition for the delivery of the composition into an aqueous medium. The packaged composition comprises a rigid container made of a biodegradable, starch-based polymer, and an anhydrous composition inside said container. The invention also comprises a process of manufacturing the packaged composition, and a process of delivering the packaged composition to an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to pumps and valving arrangements for fluid dispensers. The invention further relates to dispensers incorporating a pump. The pumps herein comprise a dose chamber, a resilient actuator, valves for controlling the flow of fluid into and out of the dose chamber and the upper and lower pump halves each formed from unitary mouldings, at least the upper pump half comprising a semirigid, thermoplastic material. The pumps are easily made via injection moulding from a small number of parts. Combination of the pump with a fluid reservoir provides a fluid dispenser which may further comprise an atomiser for forming a spray as fluid is ejected from a dispenser outlet. Methods of making the pump and valving arrangements are also provided by the invention.