Abstract: The present invention relates to a silica sol having a pH above about 10, molar ratio of Si02:M20, in which M is alkali metal, of from about 6:1 to about 16:1, concentration of soluble silica above about 3000 mg Si02/l, and S-value of from about 18 to about 40%.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a double stranded RNA comprising a first RNA sequence and a second RNA sequence wherein the first and second RNA sequence are substantially complementary, wherein the first RNA sequence has a sequence length of at least 19 nucleotides and is substantially complementary to SEQ ID NO. 1. Said double stranded RNA is for use in inducing RNAi against Huntingtin exon 1 sequences. The double stranded RNA of to the invention was capable of reducing neuronal cell death and huntingtin aggregates in an animal model.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions; in particular skin lightening compositions. A more effective way to reduce melanin content in melanocytes remains to be desired. It has been found that 4-hexylresorcinol in combination with MMP inhibitor galardin synergistically reduces melanin content in melanocytes. The invention thus relates to a composition comprising a synergistic combination of 4-hexylresorcinol and galardin for use in skin lightening. Thus the composition, when applied topically over an appropriate length of time in-vivo, may be used to lighten the skin, or to reduce age spots or freckles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a beverage in a machine (1), preferably an automated capsule-based brewing machine, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) introducing liquid and infusible beverage material into an infusion chamber (10) of the machine so as to brew the beverage; and then b) opening a passage (29) in the machine for a dispensing time to allow the brewed beverage to flow under force of gravity from the infusion chamber (10) to a dispensing orifice (40); wherein in step (b) the flow resistance of the passage (29) is decreased during the dispensing time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coupling a jacket with a foundation pile, comprising; mounting a first flange with the jacket, contacting a second flange with the foundation pile such that the second flange is supported by the foundation pile, mutually positioning the first flange and the second flange such that the jacket may be supported by the pile through the first flange and the second flange, arranging an inflatable spacing member between the first flange and second flange such that the spacing member contacts both the first flange and second flange for supporting the jacket through the spacing member.

Abstract: A method of processing camera data of a mobile mapping system is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes a) obtaining camera data from at least one camera of the mobile mapping system, b) detecting at least one region in the camera data, c) applying a compression technique on the camera data in a first region, and d) obtaining range sensor data from at least a first range sensor. The range sensor data may at least partially correspond to the camera data. Also, in at least one embodiment, b) includes using the range sensor data to identify the at least one region in the camera data.

Abstract: Process for curing a thermoset resin comprising the step of contacting said resin with (i) an imine of the structure C(R2)(R3)?N—R1 wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, linear or branched alkyl having 1-22 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 3-22 carbon atoms, aryl having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, and aralkyl having 7 to 22 carbon atoms, which alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, and aralkyl groups may be optionally substituted with one or more groups containing heteroatoms selected from S, O, P, and/or Si. R2 is selected from C(R6)(R5)—C(?O)—R4, —C(R6)(R5)—C(?S)—R4, and —C(R6)(R5)—C(?N)—R4, wherein R4, R5, and R6 are selected from hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 3-12 carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, and aryloxy. R3 is selected from linear or branched alkyl having 1-22 carbon atoms, 1 cycloalkyl having 3-22 carbon atoms, aryl having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, and aralkyl having 7 to 22 carbon atoms, and (ii) methyl isopropyl ketone peroxide.

Abstract: Anti-seismic isolator for isolating of a structure provided with support feet with respect to a ground subject to vibrations induced for example by an earthquake, said isolator comprising an oscillating element that can be associated with at least one of the supporting feet of said structure and a supporting framework provided with a supporting base adapted to support the isolator with respect to the ground, in which said oscillating element and said supporting framework are associated with each other by means of connecting elements sliding in pairs of substantially parallel arched guides, arranged in at least one out of said oscillating element and said supporting framework, whereby said oscillating element and said supporting framework are mutually oscillating and the mutual oscillation of the oscillating element and of the supporting framework causes the simultaneous mutual sliding thereof along two directions perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods, apparatuses and systems involving voltage control using rectifying circuitry. According to an example embodiment, an apparatus includes an antenna, a capacitor, and voltage control circuitry. The voltage control circuitry includes a first rectifying circuit to rectify a wireless signal and provide the rectified signal to an output load, a second rectifying circuit to rectify the wireless signal and provide the rectified signal to the capacitor, and a control logic circuit to regulate an output voltage provided to the output load relative to a threshold value. For each rectifying cycle, the control logic circuit determines whether the output voltage is above the threshold value, enables, in response to determining that the output voltage is below the threshold value, the first rectifying circuit, and enables, in response to determining that the output voltage is above the threshold value, the second rectifying circuit.

Abstract: A processor identifies a navigable space. The processor generates a polygon from the navigable space. The processor calculates skeleton lines from the polygon using a topological algorithm. The processor removes a subset of skeleton lines leaving one or more center segments. The processor generates a routing graph from the center segments.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a 6 degree-of-freedom motion hexapod simulator assembly comprising of a fixed base, a displaceable simulator platform comprising of a load bearing structure, and 6 linear actuators having upper ends thereof interconnected with the load bearing structure by three pairs of two-degree of freedom joints and lower ends thereof interconnected with the fixed base by means of three pairs of two-degree of freedom joints. The two degree of freedom joint comprises of two rotatable pivot means which are oriented 90° with respect to each other. One pivot means runs through the other pivot means. At the connection with the load bearing structure the center of one joint of a pair of joints is separated by part of the load bearing structure from the center of the other joint of the pair of joints.

Abstract: A printer includes a print head fastening facing a medium support surface; a scanning print carriage being movable along a guide in a scanning direction (Y); and a transporter for transporting the medium in a transport direction (X). The printer includes a suspension structure connecting the print head fastening to the scanning print carriage while allowing movement of the print head fastening with respect to the scanning print carriage in a direction (X) parallel to the transport direction. The suspension structure is elastically deformable to allow for the movement in said direction (X).

Abstract: Performing index search optimization by receiving a search query for a search of an index, wherein the index has been partitioned across a plurality of nodes. This search index optimization may be performed for deterministic as well as non-deterministic queries. In both cases, a local partition is searched and analyzed and a corresponding execution path is selected for optimization. Different optimization strategies are chosen for the two types of queries. For the cases when the partition or the set of partitions containing the required matches can be determined, the request is routed directly to that partition or set of partitions without interrogating other partitions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method for determining an overlapping process window (OPW) of an area of interest on a portion of a design layout for a device manufacturing process for imaging the portion onto a substrate, the method comprising: obtaining a plurality of features in the area of interest; obtaining a plurality of values of one or more processing parameters of the device manufacturing process; determining existence of defects, probability of the existence of defects, or both in imaging the plurality of features by the device manufacturing process under each of the plurality of values; and determining the OPW of the area of interest from the existence of defects, the probability of the existence of defects, or both.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including determining at least one floor detection parameter based on a floor characteristic of a building; using the floor detection parameter in a floor detection process or providing the floor detection parameter for use in a floor detection process. Furthermore, a method is disclosed, including receiving at least one floor detection parameter determined based on a floor characteristic of a building, and using the at least one floor detection parameter in a floor detection process. According apparatuses, computer programs and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator array includes a substrate plate with a number of signal leads and at least one common lead, and a number of piezoelectric bodies arranged in a row on one surface of the substrate plate and formed by dividing a common piezoelectric block. The piezoelectric bodies include a number of active bodies each of which has, on a first side of the row, a signal electrode in contact with one of the signal leads and, on an opposite second side of the row, a common electrode in contact with the common lead. The substrate plate has at least one connector lead disposed on the first side of the row and electrically connected to the common lead on the second side of the row. At least one piezoelectric body has a conductive outer surface layer that establishes an electrically conductive path from the connector lead to the common lead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separation of viruses of an essentially spherical shape from viruses with a rod-like shape that are comprised in a sample, wherein the sample comprising the viruses is subjected to filtration.

Abstract: A lighting device (30) and a method of manufacturing such a lighting device are provided. The lighting device comprises a sheet assembly (7), which comprises a substrate (1) being at least partly light transmissive, a plurality of light sources (5) coupled to the substrate. At least a portion of the sheet assembly (7) is fixed in a rolled-up arrangement so as to form a roll (12), whereby the light sources (5) in the portion of the sheet assembly (7) are arranged to emit light at least partly inwards in the roll and/or at least partly towards at least one end (31) of the roll. The present invention is advantageous in that it provides enhanced lumen density output, which makes the lighting device useful for high brightness applications, such as head lights and fluid purification.

Abstract: Integrated circuit dies within a semiconductor wafer are separated using an approach that may facilitate mitigation of warpage, cracking and other undesirable aspects. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, a semiconductor wafer is provided with a plurality of integrated circuit dies and first and second opposing surfaces, and with the second surface of the wafer being ground. A first mold compound is applied to the ground second surface, and the integrated circuit dies are separated along saw lanes while using the first mold compound to hold the dies in place. The integrated circuit dies are encapsulated with the mold compounds, by applying the second mold compound to the first surface and along sidewalls of the integrated circuit dies.

Abstract: A gripper device comprises a gripper with a gripper arm rotatable around a rotation axis such that the gripper is movable between an open end position and a closed end position, and a hoisting device connected to the gripper and comprising a first cable and a second cable which are each connected with their one outer end to the gripper and are each connected with their other outer end to respectively a first and second hoisting means for raising and lowering the gripper with the cables, wherein each hoisting means is, driven by a separate drive, wherein a controller transmits the same control signal to both drives for the purpose of raising or lowering the gripper, and each drive comprises a motor with internal slippage or a slippage coupling so that synchronous running of the hoisting means is automatically realized.