Abstract: A base pad includes a main body that has a top side and a bottom side. The top side is configured to receive a pier support. The base pad includes a plurality of ribs positioned on the bottom side of the main body. The base pad includes at least one aperture that is defined by the main body. The aperture passes through the top side to the bottom side of the main body. The aperture is configured to receive a fastener for securing the pier support to the top side of the main body.

Abstract: A system and method for regulating transfer characteristics of an integral analog-to-digital converter are provided. The system comprises a cascade N-stage integrator structure having N integrators, the input end of the first integrator is connected to a voltage, the output end of each integrator is connected to the input end of the adjacent integrator, and the output end of the Nth integrator is connected to an output node (VRAMP). Wherein, the N is positive integer greater than or equal to 2. In the cascade multistage integrator structure, the voltage of the output node (VRAMP) is in direct proportion relation with the time to the power of N. By adopting a cascade multistage integrator according to the present disclosure, it is simple to regulate transfer characteristics of the ADC, and the cascade digital signal processing is convenient, which can reduce the ADC conversion time and improve the ADC conversion rate.

Abstract: A method and system for status updates are provided. The method for providing a status update includes: determining contextual data related to a user; retrieving suggested status updates related to the contextual data; presenting the suggest status updates to the user; receiving a selected status update from the user; and posting a status update based on the selected status update. The system for providing a status update includes: a context module configured to determine contextual data related to a user; a selection module configured to select suggested status updates related to the contextual data; a display module configured to display the suggested status updates to a user and receive a selected status update from the user; and a processing component configured to receive the selected status update and post the selected status update to a social media application.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing retinoic acid precursors and a skin benefit composition with stabilized retinoic acid precursors are described. The composition has a retinoic acid precursor and a resorcinol to impede oxidation of the precursor in situ in the composition.

Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a blend of silicone elastomer and solvent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the solvent is a volatile silicone oil selected from octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, blends of methyl trimethicone and dimethicone and mixtures thereof and wherein the silicone elastomer has the chemical structure of formula I. The composition may additionally optionally comprise an organic sunscreen. A method for providing skin care benefit, in particular photoprotection, comprises topically applying the composition to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising androgen receptor antagonists, e.g. Enzalutamide or ARN-509, as well as to processes for preparing the same. The solid pharmaceutical compositions are useful in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses mm-wave radar sensor system and its method of operation, comprising utilization of the passive markers, being placed on known objects. The proposed system can track distance and 3D orientation of the known objects under observation, can differentiate the shape classes of the previously passively marked known objects, and can improve navigation redundancy and autonomous driving in pre-defined environments, by using passive markers being placed on the traffic environment. Generic object can also be human being, having cloths having passive markers.

Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising from 1 to 90% by weight of a hydrocarbon oil of an average carbon chain length with 8 or higher carbon atoms; a blend of silicone elastomer and solvent; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the solvent is a volatile silicone oil selected from octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, blends of methyl trimethicone and dimethicone and mixtures thereof; and wherein the silicone elastomer has the chemical structure of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensor having continuous and discontinuous regions of conductive metallic nanoparticles capped with an organic coating which enables the detection of volatile organic compounds and/or water vapor. Continuous regions may exhibit a positive response upon exposure to volatile organic compounds and to water vapor, while discontinuous regions exhibit a negative response upon exposure to water vapor larger than the positive response of the continuous region.

Abstract: Glazing panel having an electrically conductive connector. A glazing panel comprising (i) a pane of glass, (ii) an antenna, (iii) an electrically conductive connector joined to the antenna by a lead-free solder material, and (iv) a coaxial cable joined to the electrically conductive connector.

Abstract: A device for tilting the backrest of a vehicle seat and a method for mounting the device. The device includes a backrest hinge and a handle element fixed to the backrest hinge. The handle element is formed of a metallic material.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for analyzing a bodily sample are described. A microscope system acquires one or more microscope images of the bodily sample. A computer processor identifies, in the one or more images, at least one element as being a candidate of a given entity. The computer processor extracts, from the one or more images, at least one candidate-informative feature associated with the candidate of the given entity, and at least one sample-informative feature that is indicative of a characteristic of the bodily sample as a whole. The computer processor processes the candidate-informative feature in combination with the sample-informative feature, and generates an output upon the output device, in response thereto. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection module 10 for a wiper device 1 of an outer surface 20 of a window 2 of a motor vehicle intended to be arranged between a windscreen wiper 30 and a driving arm 60, the connection module 10 comprising a hydraulic connector 12 and an electrical connector 14, one of the hydraulic 12 and electrical 14 connectors, called first connector, comprising at least one longitudinal electrical or hydraulic routing channel 120, the other of the hydraulic 12 and electrical 14 connectors, called second connector, comprising two longitudinal electrical or hydraulic routing channels 120, the connection module 10 being characterized in that the first connector is at least partially arranged laterally between the two longitudinal routing channels of the second connector.

Abstract: Blank (1) for assembling a device for packaging at least one windscreen wiper, said blank (1) being of elongate shape and comprising at least two adjacent longitudinal areas (2, 3) that can be articulated to one another via a longitudinal folding line (4), each longitudinal area (2, 3) being intended to form a longitudinal face of the packaging device, at least one of the longitudinal areas (2, 3) being further articulated at each of its longitudinal ends to an end area (21, 22; 31, 32), via a transverse folding line (5, 6; 7, 8), each end area (21, 22; 31, 32) being adapted to form a substantially transverse end face of the packaging device, said blank (1) being characterized in that it includes, at one of its longitudinal ends at least, longitudinal shock absorbing means (11) situated at the level of the longitudinal folding line (4) and spaced longitudinally and/or extending to a point spaced longitudinally from the transverse folding line or lines (5, 6; 7, 8) of the corresponding longitudinal end of the

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R3, R4, R5, A1, A2, T and W are as defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating conditions requiring a pro-apoptotic agent.

Abstract: A hinge assembly has first and second parts pivotally connected together. One of the parts has a hinge cup (13) and is connectable to a first element such as a cupboard door. The other part is connectable to a second element such as the cupboard carcase. The assembly includes a linear damping device (17), which is actuable to provide a damped resistive force over at least part of the range of relative pivotal movement between the two hinge elements. The linear damping device (17) is conveniently mounted within the hinge cup (13).

Abstract: A system (2) for cleaning at least one glazed surface (20, 21) of a vehicle (1) comprises a hydraulic distribution bus (3), able to allow a cleaning product to flow from a storage tank, and at least two devices (100 to 111) for projecting the cleaning product onto the at least one glazed surface (20, 21). According to the invention, the at least two projection devices (100 to 111) are linked by hydraulic connection elements to the hydraulic distribution bus (3), independently of one another and in successive areas of said hydraulic distribution bus (3).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular fluid pump system for configuring a fluid pump in a selected one of first and second configurations. The system may have a first pump casing with a first diameter, and a second pump casing with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. A tubular frame may be included along with a first float having a first diameter positioned over the tubular frame for sliding longitudinal movement along the tubular frame. The first pump casing may be used to configure the fluid pump in the first configuration, to thus provide a first degree of clearance between the first float and an inner surface of the first pump casing, or alternatively the second pump casing may be used to configure the fluid pump in the second configuration, which provides a second degree of clearance between the first float and an inner of the second pump casing.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Lanmassachusetts’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; low vigor to moderately vigorous growth habit; relatively thick leaves and petals; glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large light red purple-colored flowers with a darker red purple and orange-colored center “star”.