Abstract: A hinge with damped closing, comprising a first four-bar linkage, which comprises a coupling element which can be associated with a fixed element, a first portion of a first lever and a third lever which are associated in an articulated manner with the coupling element and a first portion of a second lever that is interposed between the preceding ones and is articulated thereto; the hinge further comprises a second four-bar linkage and at least one damping element that has the first end associated in an articulated manner with at least one lever of the first four-bar linkage and the second end associated in an articulated manner with at least one lever of the second four-bar linkage.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that is an inhibitor of JAK kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compound, a crystalline form, methods of using such compound to treat inflammatory skin diseases and other diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compound.

Abstract: Real-time results for events and topics as published in original sourced electronic documents are presented in response to search queries. The invention can be used in environments such as automated news aggregators, search engines, and other electronic systems which compile information having temporal qualities and which includes timely information on events presented on mobile devices with reduced screen sizes.

Abstract: A method for exposing a pattern in an area on a surface using a charged particle beam system is disclosed and includes determining a local pattern density for the area of the pattern based on an original set of exposure information. A pre-PEC maximum dose is determined for the area. The original set of exposure information is modified with the pre-PLC maximum dose.

Abstract: Temporal qualities of events described in electronic documents are verified using a variety of techniques, including human based feedback from contributors near a location of the event in question. The invention can be used in environments such as automated news aggregators, search engines, and other electronic systems which compile information having temporal qualities and which includes timely information on events presented on mobile devices with reduced screen sizes.

Abstract: Disclosed is cleansing composition comprising: (i) a surfactant; and, (ii) a complex of an oligodynamic metal with a chemoattractant, wherein zeta potential of the complex is from +30 mV to ?30 mV and wherein said complex is not in nanoparticulate form; and wherein the chemoattractant is a protein. Also disclosed is a method of sanitising an animate or inanimate substrate by reducing viable count of bacteria residing thereon by at least 2-log, comprising the steps of: (i) applying to the substrate a composition as disclosed or an aqueous suspension thereof; (ii) allowing said composition or the suspension to remain in contact with said substrate for a contact time of up to 60 seconds; and, (iii) rinsing the composition or the suspension with water, or wiping it with a wipe.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous composite particles and compositions comprising the same. The porous composite particles comprising base of an amphiphilic or hydrophobic polymer and 0.1 to 20% of a pigment based on the total weight of porous composite particles, where said particles have 50 to 95 vol % internal porosity and an outer surface which is either continuous and devoid of pores or is discontinuous comprising plurality of pores whose total area is 0.01 to 30% of the total outer surface area. When typically applied, the compositions impart improving the characteristics of skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising:—(a) from 0.0001 to 1 wt. %, preferably from 0.0001 to 0.1 wt. %, more preferably from 0.0001 to 0.01 wt. %, most preferably from 0.0005 to 0.001 wt. % of a shading dye; and, (b) from 0.0001 to 10 wt. %, preferably from 0.0005 to 8 wt. %, more preferably from 0.001 to 5 wt. %, most preferably from 0.002 to 0.2 wt. % of a cellulase selected from any sequence with a sequence identity of at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, further preferred at least 90%, even more preferred at least 92%, also preferred at least 95%, particularly preferred at least 98% and most preferred at least 99% to SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 17.

Abstract: An emitter adapted to emit a first radiation, said emitter having a substrate, and a mesa made of a first semiconductor material having a first bandgap value. The mesa has a superior side and a lateral side. A covering layer has one or several radiation-emitting layer(s) made of a second semiconductor material having a second bandgap value strictly inferior to the first bandgap value. Each radiation-emitting layer has a first portion corresponding to the superior side and a second portion corresponding to the lateral side. A first thickness is defined for the first portion and a second thickness is defined for the second portion, the second thickness being strictly inferior to the first thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 3?,7?-dihydroxy6?-ethyl-?-cholan-24-oic acid compound of formula-1, represented by the following structural formula: Formula-1 The present invention also relates to process for the preparation of ethylene diamine and tertiary butyl amine salts of 3?,7?-dihydroxy6?-ethyl-5?-cholan-24-oic acid which are useful in the preparation of pure 3?,7?-dihydroxy6?-ethyl-5?-cholan-24-oic acid.

Abstract: A damped hinge assembly for mounting a first member for rotational movement relative to a base member about a hinge axis is provided. The assembly includes a first linearly acting damping device, and first camming means for converting rotational movement of the first member in a first direction into linear actuation of the first damping device to cause it to impart a damped resistive force to the first member over at least part of its movement in said first direction. The first damping device is mounted with its linear axis coincident with the hinge axis, with the first damping device acting as a fulcrum for said rotational movement of the first member.

Abstract: The method concerns a method of communication between end-user terminals and user terminals that are static or have low relative mobility with respect to each other, wherein a control server: —selects the terminals that are static or have low relative mobility from among the assembly of terminals, the other terminals being referred to as end terminals; —determines a graph, the nodes of which are static or low relative mobility terminals, —determines, on this graph of nodes, a sub-graph of dominant nodes; —selects, in the sub-graph of dominant nodes, at least one gateway node capable of establishing a communication with the Cloud Computing type network over their second cellular communication link; —selects the nodes of the graph which do not belong to the nodes of the sub-graph, as nodes having only the access/relay function to the dynamic multi-hop proximity network for the end-user terminals; —transmits its hierarchy status over the second cellular communication link, only individually to each of the variou

Abstract: A full width measurement system includes a frame having a first and second rails. The first and second rails are positioned transverse to a moving sheet of material such that the first and second rails are positioned on opposite sides of the moving sheet. Sources may be positioned along the first rail in a predetermined arrangement across a width of the moving sheet. Each of the sources are configured to emit energy toward the moving sheet in a predetermined pattern. Detectors may be positioned along the second rail in a predetermined alignment with respect to the sources such that each of the detectors detect an energy level from multiple respective sources after the energy from the respective sources has passed through the moving sheet. Controller circuitry is configured to receive signals from the detectors and provide real time measured parameters spanning the width of the moving sheet of material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for environmentally sealing electrical connections of window assemblies are disclosed. A mechanically protective enclosure assembly is adhered to a transparent pane including glass. The enclosure assembly includes a first member, a second member, and an opening. The first member includes a transparent-pane engaging surface, a first interface surface, and a plurality of first walls extending therebetween. The second member is attached to the first member. The second member includes a top member, a second interface surface, and a plurality of second walls extending therebetween. The first interface surface engages the second interface surface to provide a first fluid-tight seal. The opening is defined by at least one of the plurality of first walls and at least one of the plurality of second walls. The opening engages the wiring harness to provide a second fluid-tight seal therebetween.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing compounds which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of medicinal agents having inhibitory activity for JAK.

Abstract: Nano-sized particles are provided comprising at least one multi-headed amphiphilic compound, in which at least one headgroup of said multi-headed amphiphilic compound is selectively cleavable or contains a selectively cleavable group, and at least one biologically active agent, which is both encapsulated within the nano-particle and non-covalently associated thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a weighing apparatus with a flowmeter function includes a load sensor unit configured to detect a load of a flow rate calculation target, an A/D conversion unit configured to sequentially convert load signals from the load sensor unit into digital load data at predetermined intervals, an arithmetic processing unit configured to sequentially convert the load data into weighed values to calculate flow rate values, and a storage unit for storing the weighed values. The arithmetic processing unit calculates change amounts in weighed values and calculates a flow rate value based on a flow rate calculation cycle set based on a minimum time by which the change amounts become equal to or more than a change amount in weighed value, the change amount being calculated based on a minimum indication of weighed value and the required resolution of weighed value and satisfying a required resolution.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for reading at least one dice. In one aspect, a method may include transmitting an RFID signal proximate to at least one dice, for example, which is contained within a dice gaming system. The method may also include receiving at least two RFID responses, with each of the RFID responses associated with different faces of at least one dice. A first RFID response may be associated with a first signal strength and the second RFID response associated with a second signal strength. The method may further include determining which side of the dice is facing upwards based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength using machine learning.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a deflector (2; 20) for a wiper blade (1; 10) for a motor vehicle, made from a flexible material characterised in that it is split longitudinally by a groove (11; 110) communicating with a longitudinal cavity (8; 80) of the deflector (2; 20) in such a way as to form two half-foil members (2a, 2b; 20a, 20b) that can assume a deformed position in which the deformed half-foil members (2a, 2b; 20a, 20b) increase the deflection surface area of the deflector (2; 20). The present invention also concerns a wiper blade (1; 10) comprising such a deflector (2; 20).

Abstract: A near field communication (NFC) tag including an antenna having an inner loop portion coupled with an outer loop portion, and an integrated circuit chip attached to the inner loop portion or outer loop portion of the antenna; wherein the inner and outer loop portions of the antenna are arranged to increase a coupling range of the tag with an external tag reader.