Abstract: The present invention relates to support structures. The present invention in particular relates to a telescopic track as well as a telescopic mast assembly which may for example be exploited in the context of a person (e.g. patient) handling system.

Abstract: The endless track is made of a reinforced rubber material with longitudinally spaced and transversely disposed ridges or lugs. It is particularly well-adapted for recreational snowmobiles having a single track. The track is characterized in that the rubber material of the central portion of the body has a hardness of between 75 and 90 duro A while the rubber material of the opposite band portions of the body has a hardness between 55 and 75 duro A. Such track facilitates the steering capabilities of a snowmobile, particularly when the snowmobile is traveling on hard and abrasive surfaces. It also improves the durability of the track.

Abstract: The present invention provides HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors of the formula: and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 3 or 4, Y is O, S, NH or N—CN, wherein Cx may be, for example COOH, or CH2OH, wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a benzenesulfonyl group of formula II as defined herein, wherein R2 may be, for example, iso-butyl, or 3-methylbutyl, and wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I a compound of formula II and when the compound of formula I and II comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, Cx, n, R3, R4, R5, Y are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus having an automatic brew cycle mode and a semi-automatic brew cycle mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of amino acid derivatives with HIV aspartyl protease inhibitory properties.

Abstract: A data processing system is provided for monitoring and recording the information flow and data, and making all calculations necessary for maintaining a Differential Continuous Compensation Plan (hereinafter referred to as “DCCP”) for participants to a Multi-Level Marketing approach (hereinafter referred to as “MLM”). MLM is defined as “an approach that remunerates participants for the purchases made by the people that they directly and indirectly introduced to particular products and/or services (hereinafter referred to as “offer”)”.

Abstract: An hydroxyphenyl derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula and when a compound of formula I comprises a carboxylic acid group pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and when a compound of formula I comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, e is 1, 2 or 3, Hal represents a halogen atom (e.g. Cl, Br, F or I), p is 0, 1 or 2, r is 0, 1 or 2, X and X′ each independently represents a single bond, a saturated straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms comprising a carbon to carbon double bond, Ra represents H or —CH3, and Raa represents H or —CH3; W may represent an amino acid residue or fragment. These compounds may be used to inhibit the activity of HIV integrase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of iteratively, selectively tuning the impedance of integrated semiconductor devices, by modifying the dopant profile of a region of low dopant concentration by controlled diffusion of dopants from one or more adjacent regions of higher dopant concentration through the melting action of a focussed heating source, for example a laser. In particular the method is directed to increasing the dopant concentration of the region of lower dopant concentration, but may also be adapted to decrease the dopant concentration of the region.

Abstract: A D-mannitol derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and where applicable or appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and may each independently be selected from among alkyl and aryl (i.e. aromatic including aromatic like) groups. The D-mannitol derivatives may be used as HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lumber positioning or feeding systems to be used in saw mills, planing mills and the like in order to laterally displace lumber as it is being simultaneously advanced in the forward direction. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a lumber positioner apparatus for advancing lumber, which positioner comprises a vertically displaceable angling mechanism which may be selectively activated to cause lumber to be simultaneously displaced in a lateral direction, resulting in a vectorized movement of the lumber in order that the position of the lumber may be quickly and accurately controlled for further processing, such as cutting or trimming.

Abstract: A wheel frame for use with in-line roller skates, and in particular, in-line roller skates with eccentrically mounted, single pivot wheel frames. The eccentrically mounted frame is configured such that the moment arm of the front wheel about the pivot point of the frame is greater than the moment arm of the rear wheel about the pivot point.

Abstract: A microbiocidal air filter assembly, for filtering air, having a) a housing component defining an air path b) an air filter component b) an air inlet, and d) an air outlet, wherein the air filter component comprises a first air filter element and a second filter element, wherein the air filter component is disposed so as to intersect the air path for air flow communication between the air inlet and the air outlet through each of the air filter elements, wherein one of the air filter elements is a microbiocidal air filter element and comprises a demand disinfectant resin, the demand disinfectant resin being an iodinated strong base anion exchange resin.

Abstract: A device is provided for a system for displacing (e.g. lifting, transporting, lowering, etc.) persons between various positions or areas such as for example between a bed and a chair, a bed and a bathroom etc. The device comprises a winch assembly whereby a reel component and a motor may be decoupled so as to allow for the manual paying out of an elongated flexible support member to facilitate the attachment thereto of a harness holding a person.

Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and devices are provided for the brewing of a beverage (e.g. coffee, or tea). The invention, in particular, provides a brew chamber assembly for an apparatus for preparing a beverage from an aqueous medium and a particulate beverage material; the chamber assembly may, for example, be used in automated beverage making machines. The brew chamber assembly may comprise a brewing vessel and a spent coffee grounds discharge mechanism. The brewing vessel comprises a floor and side wall elements. The spent particulate beverage material discharge mechanism comprises an exit element for venting spent particulate beverage material out of the brewing vessel and a spinable impellor for urging spent particulate beverage material out of the brew chamber through the exit element.