Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide compositions and methods for treating cancer characterized by surface expression of plectin-1. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides anti-plectin-1 antibodies. In some embodiments, the anti-plectin-1 antibodies are conjugated to a targeted moiety (e.g., a therapeutic moiety or a detectable label).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device including first and second semiconductor dies arranged on respective and first and second carriers, the first and second semiconductor dies each comprising a first contact and a second contact arranged on a top major surface of the respective semiconductor dies and a third contact arranged on a bottom major surface the respective semiconductor dies; first and second die connection portions, arranged on the respective first and second carriers, connected to the third contacts of the respective first and second semiconductor dies; and a first contact connection member, extending from the first contact of the first semiconductor die to the die connection portion of second carrier, electrical connection of the first contact of the first semiconductor die to the third contact of the second semiconductor die.

Abstract: A device for transporting a child with an adjustable child seat. The device comprises a tensioning device comprising a first band which is coupled to the seat part and a pair of substantially inelastic bands which are each connected at a first end to the first band and connected at a second end to respective sides of the frame. The device also comprises an adjusting device with which the pair of inelastic bands can be fixed relative to the back part. The first band is an elastic band which, at least after termination of the fixation of the pair of inelastic bands, exerts a tensile force on the inelastic bands, whereby these bands are tightened.

Abstract: A new way of drying and/or wetting a surface, such as a top surface of a substrate, is disclosed which is useful in immersion lithography. The surface is placed under a single phase extractor and a priming liquid is delivered between the single phase extractor and the surface. The single phase extractor is only activated after the priming liquid has been provided between the single phase extractor and the surface. Priming liquid is delivered to the single phase extractor during the whole of the drying and/or wetting process.

Abstract: A hose reel 1 comprising a rotatable hub 2 and a stationary stand 4, wherein rotatable hub is arranged to roll on or roll off a hose. A swivel arrangement 3 forms an axis around a central axis of the rotatable hub, wherein the swivel arrangement comprises a rotatable part connecting to the rotatable hub and a stationary part connecting to the stationary stand, and wherein the swivel arrangement forms a passage for fluid.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bispecific chimeric antigen receptor, comprising: (a) at least two antigen-specific targeting regions; (b) an extracellular spacer domain; (c) a transmembrane domain; (d) at least one co-stimulatory domain; and (e) an intracellular signaling domain, wherein each antigen-specific targeting region comprises an antigen-specific single chain Fv (scFv) fragment, and binds a different antigen, and wherein the bispecific chimeric antigen receptor is co-expressed with a therapeutic control. The invention also provides methods and uses of the bispecific chimeric antigen receptors.

Abstract: A system for powering a hotel load in a vehicle which has a power supply with a positive pole and a negative pole, an alternator connected to the engine and in direct connection with the power supply, a starter connected to the engine and in direct electrical communication with the power supply. The vehicle also has a power inverter in electrical communication with the power supply through a pair of power inverter cables. The alternator, the starter, and the power inverter are connected in parallel and directly to the power supply.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and more particularly an antimicrobial composition for leave-on applications. The present invention discloses an antimicrobial composition comprising; a) 0.01 to 2% by weight of thymol; b) 0.01 to 2% by weight of terpineol; and c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of a cationic phospholipid complex.

Abstract: A valve assembly has a port selection assembly with an inlet fluid path and a plurality of outlet fluid paths and a servo-driven barrel. The barrel includes a slot that is aligned with the inlet fluid path. The barrel also includes multiple pockets. The valve assembly also includes ball seals, each of which is at least partially disposed within a respective pocket. The rotation of the barrel moves the ball seals to block or unblock one or more of the outlet fluid paths, thereby controlling the flow of fluid from the inlet fluid path, through the slot, and through the outlet fluid path.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an antenna, various implementations and methods therefor. Various embodiments are amenable to implementation with a receiver circuit that harvests power using energy from a radio frequency (RF) signal received, and a near-field communication (NFC) circuit. A first antenna collects and presents the RF signal to the receiver circuit, and a second antenna communicates NFC signals for the NFC circuit using an antenna portion shared with the first antenna.

Abstract: A surface burner for gas combustion has a burner surface which is fabricated by intertwining or interweaving an elongated flexible element across a distinct burner frame. This fabrication method can be best referred to as braiding, but also plaiting, lacing or another comparable method.

Abstract: A method including obtaining a first value of an optical characteristic determined for an etched profile of a substrate measured at a first wavelength of measurement radiation, obtaining a second value of the optical characteristic determined for the etched profile of the substrate measured at a second wavelength of measurement radiation, and obtaining a derived value that represents a difference between the first and second values; and determining, based on the first and second values or on the derived value, an occurrence of a tilt in the etching to form the etched profile.

Abstract: A lighting module (100) is disclosed, comprising a light-transmissive, elongated member (110) with a light-guiding region (114) within the elongated member (110). The elongated member (110) may be configured such that the light-guiding region (114) permits passage of fluid through the elongated member (110), possibly between a first end (116) and a second end (118) thereof. A plurality of light-emitting elements (170) are coupled to the elongated member (110) within the elongated member (110) and such that the optical axis of at least one light-emitting element is non-perpendicular with respect to a longitudinal axis (LA) of the lighting module (100). A lighting device (200) comprising the lighting module (100) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drive train for a treadle scooter using a locking roller clutch on each side of a drive wheel substantially equalizes drive line pull at actuation pulleys operatively associated with the locking roller clutches as a user pivots a rocker board having its ends attached to ends of the drive line.

Abstract: A mobile cart caddy workstation system capable of facilitating organized transportation of tools of minimal sizes, medium sizes, and larger sizes by a single towing apparatus and at least one cart or wagon. More particularly, a mobile cart caddy workstation system having a cart connector which connects a rear axle of a first cart with a forward axle of a second cart, the first and second carts supporting a work platform and a caddy deck.

Abstract: A remote control device for controlling lighting systems includes a sensor configured to determine a location of the remote control device in relation to the lighting systems. A controller is configured to determine a nearest light source of the lighting systems relative to the location of the remote control device and to control this nearest light source. The controller is configured to change a configuration of the remote control device in response to changing its location. A transceiver transmit a signal to multiple light sources which measure the strength and/or time of flight of this signal for use in determining the location of the remote control device. The light sources provide the remote control device with identifying information unique to each one of them including their locations.

Abstract: A vehicle combination for cleaning ballast on a track consists of a first ballast-collecting vehicle at the front with respect to a working direction, equipped with two edge-clearing chains which are mutually opposed across the width of the track and are designed to collect the ballast lying in a track bed region adjacent to the sleeper ends, and also consists of a subsequent second ballast-collecting vehicle having a continuous clearing chain that can be placed around the track to collect the ballast lying under the track, and comprising sieve systems for cleaning the ballast. In front of the first ballast-collecting vehicle there are two mutually separable sieve vehicles disposed one behind the other in a longitudinal direction of the machine and each having a sieve system. The two sieve vehicles can be loaded via a first conveyor belt line with ballast collected by the ballast-collecting vehicles.

Abstract: An offshore S-lay pipelaying vessel for laying a pipeline on the seabed, the vessel includes a hull and an elongated stinger having a hull end and a free end, the stinger being adapted to support the pipeline to be laid from the vessel. The stinger includes a stinger frame, possibly composed of one or more rigid stinger frame sections, possibly articulated sections. And, distributed over the length of the stinger, multiple pipeline support assemblies are mounted to the stinger frame that provide support for the pipeline.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H217904’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; early and freely flowering habit; semi-lacecap type inflorescences with numerous double-type sterile flowers that are intense red purple in color; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aduro Bronze’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially red purple in color becoming greyed orange in color with subsequent development giving the inflorescences a bi-colored appearance.