Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material comprising (i) a polymer comprising at least two 4H-units and (ii) a biologically active compound. Optionally, the supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material comprises a bioresorbable or biomedical polymer as third component to tune its properties (mechanical and bioresorption properties). The supramolecular bioresorbable or biomedical material is especially suitable for biomedical applications such as controlled release of drugs, materials for tissue-engineering, materials for the manufacture of a prosthesis or an implant, medical imaging technologies.

Abstract: A semiconductive device comprising a body having: a first surface and an opposing second surface; a first semiconductive layer adjacent to the first surface; an active region comprising: a plurality of active trenches in the first surface, extending from the first surface into the first semiconductive layer, and having an active trench width, and a plurality of active cells; and a termination region at a periphery of the first surface comprising: at least one termination trench extending from the first surface into the first semiconductive layer, wherein the termination region has a width that is greater than the active trench width; and a number of termination trench separators having a width that is less than a width of the active cells, wherein the active trenches and the at least one termination trench each comprise a first insulator layer adjacent to the first semiconductive layer of the body.

Abstract: A device for adaptable wavelength conversion and a device for energy conversion are described. The device for adaptable wavelength conversion comprises at least one layer comprising a wavelength converting material and arranged to receive and re-emit a light beam. the device is further arranged to manipulate the at least one layer to operate in a closed state, in which a surface of the at least one layer is substantially covered with the wavelength converting material and to operate in an open state, in which the surface of the at least one layer is substantially uncovered with the wavelength converting material. The device for adaptable wavelength conversion can be applied in combination with a solar cell or photovoltaic cell thereby enabling the solar cell to receive radiation having a suitable spectrum under varying lighting conditions.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine configured to dispense a beverage through an outlet nozzle assembly, the machine comprising: an outlet nozzle assembly having provided therethrough a first outlet and a second outlet; and one or more conduits arranged to deliver selectably fluid to the first outlet or the second outlet.

Abstract: A RFID transponder includes an active load modulation unit and an energy harvesting unit coupled to the active load modulation unit. The active load modulation unit performs active load modulation on transmitted signals. The energy harvesting unit harvests RF energy from the ambient environment, converts the RF energy to DC energy, stores the DC energy, and supplies the DC energy to the active load modulation unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) control system comprising a controller adapted for receiving an input set of at least two control input parameters and a set of at least two control output parameters, said control system arranged for effecting a modified deadbeat control, in which said modified deadbeat control comprises a robust deadbeat control for an n-th order, linear time invariant (LTI) system based upon a series of cascade proportional integrating-differentiating (PID) controls, each PID control comprising a system transfer function having a nominator and a denominator, wherein for the nominator a constant gain (K) is selected for each PID control. The invention further provides a method for controlling a continuous process using this control system.

Abstract: The invention describes a bleeder circuit (1) realized for use in a dimmer (2) comprising a main AC switch (20) for switching a supply voltage (LINE) to a light non-linear load (L), which bleeder circuit (1) comprises a bleeder load (11) realized to provide operational assistance to main AC switch (20); wherein the bleeder load (11) is enabled on the basis of a switching signal (T20) of the main AC switch (20). The invention further describes a dimmer (2) comprising such a bleeder circuit (1). The invention also describes an electrical appliance comprising a light non-linear load (L) and such a dimmer (2). The invention further describes a method of dimming a light non-linear load (L).

Abstract: For so called film assisted molding (FAM) device processing techniques there is provided lead frame for a semiconductor device, comprising a base portion and a connection lead, said base portion arranged for mounting a semiconductor die, said connection lead comprising a horizontal portion for external connection and an angled portion for connection to said semiconductor die, wherein the angled portion has a positive angle with respect to the base portion. The connection lead may comprise a recessed portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an ultrasonic tip for an apicoectomy, such that the tip has a shape suitable for the shape of a tooth root, comprising the steps of: forming a feedstock by mixing a metal powder including stainless steel with a binder; injecting the feedstock to form an injection-molded part having a plurality of projections integrally formed on the surface thereof; performing debinding to remove the binder from the injection-molded part; sintering the injection-molded part; and performing annealing to increase the ductility and facilitate the bending of the sintered part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for producing specific ?,?-unsaturated aldehydes.

Abstract: In one example, a method includes delivering, via one or more stimulation generators of a medical device implanted in a patient, electrical stimulation to the patient. In this example, the method also includes disturbing, by one or more components of the medical device, an image of the patient generated by a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DC power distribution system, especially an EMerge DC power distribution system (1). The system is adapted such that power conductors (3, 4) electrically connected to different groups (5, 6) of ports (14) belong to separate power line communication (PLC) channels, wherein several electrical loads (7 . . . 10; 11 . . . 13) are in power line communication with a group of ports of a same PLC channel. The separation of the different PLC channels allows for a relatively simple determination to which group of ports which electrical loads are electrically connected. This information can be used by, for instance, a user to commission the electrical loads. For example, if the locations of the power conductors, which are electrically connected to certain groups of ports, are known, the information about which electrical loads are connected to which groups of ports can be used for determining the location of the respective electrical load.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling dosing of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device comprises a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer and configured to control dosage of vaporized liquid. A method for controlling dosage in an electronic smoking device comprises sensing an airflow, releasing a liquid into the airflow, activating a vaporizer to generate vaporized liquid, and controlling flow of airflow, liquid or vaporized liquid to control dosage.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for processing slaughter animals, in particular slaughtered poultry such as chickens, and/or parts thereof. The device comprises a driving system for driving an element to be driven of the device. The, driving system comprises a driving element, a transfer element, which is driven by the driving element in use and which is rigidly connected during normal operation to the element to be driven, as well as overload protection means which are configured to rigidly connect the processing element and the transfer element during normal operation and to allow relative movement between the processing element and the transfer element in an overload situation if a force that acts between the processing element and the transfer element exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘ESM R202’, characterized by its upright and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit and high productivity; dark green-colored leaves; yellow-colored flowers with light red-colored margins that are held on strong and long flowering stems within relatively large sprays; freely flowering habit with typically about eight flowers per spray and good productivity with about 13 to 14 flowering stems per plant produced per year; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named, ‘Hortfire’ that is characterized by its picotee sterile flowers with sepals that are white in color with dark pink margins when young and becoming pink in color with similar margins when maturing, its rile flower sepals with wavy crisped margins, and its sterile flower sepals that are purple in color with dark pink picotee margins when grown in acid soil with aluminum sulfate.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Allv1461’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous lilac-colored flowers; long flowering period; and suitability as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFPYJA’, particularly characterized by having white flecked and dotted flowers with mottled leaves, the intensity and size of the flecks and dots is temperature dependent, the flecks and dots are larger at the base and become smaller towards the edge, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium-long and moderate, leaves that are lanceolate, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipelbrocheni’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; leaves with a prominent dark brown-colored central zonal pattern and green-colored margins; early and freely flowering habit; semi-double cherry red-colored flowers arranged on rounded umbels; and good garden performance.