Abstract: Bleeder circuits (1) comprise detection circuits (11) for detecting values of amplitudes of feeding currents for feeding light emitting diode circuits (2) and comprise introduction circuits (12) for introducing bleeder currents. Values of amplitudes of bleeder currents are defined in response to detection results from the detection circuits (11). As a result, disadvantageous connections between the bleeder circuits (1) and dimmers (4) are avoided, and the bleeder circuits (1) can be located near the light emitting diode circuits (2) and they can use the same heat sink. The detection circuit (11) may comprise a first resistor circuit (31), and the introduction circuit (12) may comprise a first transistor circuit (41). The detection circuit (11) may further comprise a second resistor circuit (32) for coupling the first transistor circuit (41) to the first resistor circuit (31) and may comprise an operational amplifier (51) or a second transistor circuit (42) for controlling the first transistor circuit (41).

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes: an object that is moveable in at least one direction; a control system to move the object in the at least one direction, wherein the control system is arranged to control movement of the object in the at least one direction in a frequency range of interest; and a conduit provided with a fluid, wherein the conduit is arranged on or in the object in a pattern, and wherein the pattern is such that an acceleration of the object in the at least one direction causes an acceleration pressure profile in the fluid along the conduit, the acceleration pressure profile not matching with a resonance pressure profile that corresponds to a standing wave mode in the fluid with a resonance frequency in the frequency range of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, methods and uses utilizing alginate compositions, for treating, preventing and/or reducing liver damage induced by a hepatotoxic agent, and for treating a medical condition treatable by a hepatotoxic agent, in which an alginate composition is administered prior to, concomitant with, or shortly after exposure to a hepatotoxic agent. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a hepatotoxic agent and an alginate composition and uses thereof for treating medical conditions treatable by the hepatotoxic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a domestic laundry cleaning composition, said composition comprising an anionic charged surfactant, an alkyl ether carboxylic acid dispersant, a lipase enzyme; and a protease enzyme.

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.

Abstract: A signal is received at a monitoring device from a photodetector. The signal conveys a characteristic of radiation received by the photodetector from an exit piece of a luminaire, through which exit piece light emitted by the luminaire exits the luminaire. Based on the characteristic, the monitoring device is used to determine a dirt level on the exit piece. A geographic location associated with the luminaire is identified based on a geographic proximity of the geographic location to the luminaire. In response to an increase in the determined dirt level, the monitoring device generates a control signal which causes an object at the geographic location that is separate from the luminaire to be cleaned.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated process for the production of urea and melamine, as well as a system for carrying out the process. The invention thereby pertains to an integrated process of the type wherein off-gas obtained from the production of melamine is entered into the process for the production of melamine, by condensation in the presence of water. A typical embodiment thereof is the condensation in the presence of an aqueous carbamate solution obtained from urea recovery. In accordance with the invention, said condensation takes place at a substantially lower pressure than the pressure at which the melamine off-gas is obtained. To this end, the pressure of the off-gas is reduced typically by 2-10 bar. In connection herewith, the system of the invention comprises a pressure reducing unit downstream of an outlet for the melamine off-gas, and upstream of a section for the condensation of the off-gas.

Abstract: A steel for hot forming having the following composition in weight %: C: 0.12-0.24, Mn: 1.60-2.50, Si: ?0.195, Cr: ?0.9, Al: ?1.3, P: ?0.02, S: ?0.005, N: ?0.03, B: ?0.0004, O: ?0.008 and optionally: Ti: ?0.2, Mo: ?0.2, Nb: ?0.2, V: ?0.2, Ca: ?0.05, the remainder being iron and unavoidable impurities. Also a strip, sheet or blank produced with such a steel, a method for producing a hot formed product, such a product and the use thereof.

Abstract: A portable battery pack comprising a battery enclosed by a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin is disclosed, wherein the pouch or skin can be provided in different colors and/or patterns. Further, the pouch or skin can be MOLLE-compatible. The battery comprises a battery element housed between a battery cover and a back plate, wherein the battery element, battery cover, and back plate have a slight curvature or contour. Further, the battery comprises flexible leads.

Abstract: A separating system (1) comprises a housing (60) sized to receive a stack of articles having at least one first article (12) stacked on top of a second article (10). The system (1) also includes a lifter (20) movable into a contact position adjacent a surface (13) on the at least one first article (12). The lifter (20) is adapted to apply a lifting force to the surface (13) to lift at least a portion of the first article (12) above the contact position. An extractor (40) moves the second article (10) away from the stack of articles after the at least one first article (12) has been lifted above the contact position by the lifter (20). The housing (60) prevents the at least one first article (12) from moving with the second article (10) when the second article (10) is moved by the extractor (40) and guides the stack of articles downward after the second article (10) is moved away.

Abstract: A conveying device of an agricultural processing machine conveys loose material along a window which is inserted into a wall. A sensor measures in a contactless manner a characteristic of the conveyed loose material. A fluid ejector ejects a fluid jet onto a surface formed in the interior of the processing machine. The fluid is thereby provided in a space between the window and the conveyed loose material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a catheter device comprising a catheter hub in which a valve member is disposed, a needle fixed in a needle hub, the needle extending through the valve member in the catheter hub in a ready position, and a tubular receptacle in which the needle hub is displaceably guided and biased by a spring in a proximal direction relative to the receptacle, wherein the needle hub is releasably held in the ready position in the receptacle against the force of the spring by frictional force between needle circumference and catheter or catheter hub, which frictional force is reduced on retraction of the needle through the catheter hub such that the force of the spring prevails.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing system for printing a plurality of images on a web. The printing system comprises a print engine, a feeder for feeding the web to the print engine in a feed direction relative to said print engine, a receiver for receiving the printed web, a user interface configured to set a printing arrangement of the plurality of images on the web and to input the print engine, the feeder and the receiver for performing printing according to the printing arrangement by ejecting or adhering marking material on the web and a scheduling module for scheduling the plurality of images on the web. The printing system comprises in storage a media list of media types. Each media type in the list is provided with at least one predetermined distance.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate support having a central first upper surface and a second upper surface surrounding the first upper surface and formed higher than the first upper surface, and an exhaust duct surrounding the substrate support, wherein a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the substrate support, the first through hole being formed through the substrate support from the first upper surface, the second through hole connecting the first through hole and a side surface of the substrate support.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus has shield which protects a functional subsystem form acoustic disturbances. The shield comprises a locally resonant sonic material for implementing the protecting. In an embodiment the shield comprises a panel formed by a cell or a plurality of cells comprising: a frame; an elastic membrane whose edge is fixed to the frame; and a mass attached to a location at the membrane at a non-zero distance from the edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein U, J, V, X, R2a, R2b, R2c, R5 and t are as described herein. The present invention relates generally to inhibitors of histone deacetylase and to methods of making and using them. These compounds are useful for promoting cognitive function and enhancing learning and memory formation. In addition, these compounds are useful for treating, alleviating, and/or preventing various conditions, including for example, neurological disorders, memory and cognitive function disorders/impairments, extinction learning disorders, fungal diseases and infections, inflammatory diseases, hematological diseases, and neoplastic diseases in humans and animals.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

Abstract: A fluid handling structure for a lithographic apparatus is disclosed, the fluid handling structure successively has, at a boundary from a space configured to contain immersion fluid to a region external to the fluid handling structure: an elongate opening or a plurality of openings arranged in a first line that, in use, are directed towards a substrate and/or a substrate table configured to support the substrate; a gas knife device having an elongate aperture in a second line; and an elongate opening or a plurality of openings adjacent the gas knife device.

Abstract: A crossbow assembly may include a riser and a pair of bow limbs that attach to the riser. The limb attachment surfaces on the riser may be separated such that a minimum distance between them is not greater than 5 inches. The minimum distance may be at least as wide as a user's foot. The riser may have a U-shaped opening that extends between the limb attachment surfaces. The limb attachment surfaces may be angled between 60 and 30 degrees. The riser may have a foot stirrup that begins behind the limb attachment surfaces and extends beyond them.

Abstract: A method is provided for actuating an liquid discharge element in an array of discharge elements of a print head. The liquid is provided to the elements of the array through a channel in the print head. A discharge element is provided with a driving signal from a set of signals comprising a discharging signal, a non-discharging signal, and a null signal. Only the first signal generates a drop of liquid, the second and third do not. An amount of discharging signals supplied to the print head is determined in accordance with a required number of droplets. A ratio of non-discharging signals versus null signals for the elements that do not discharge a drop of liquid increases with increasing amount of discharging signals. The elements receiving an non-discharge signal are selected randomly from the elements not discharging a drop of liquid. This extends the time that the print head may be operated without maintenance.