Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper arm (10) for a windscreen wiper system of a motor vehicle, with a receiving region (11) for a wiper blade adapter (55), wherein in the receiving region (11) an adapter element (30; 30a) is arranged, serving for the supplying of washing fluid, wherein the adapter element (30; 30a) is able to be connected on the one hand with a supply line (32) for the washing fluid and on the other hand has at least one outlet (34) for the washing fluid, which is able to be connected with the wiper blade adapter (55), wherein the at least one outlet (34) is aligned with a first mounting or respectively dismantling direction (17) of the wiper blade adapter (55).

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for determining a job file for a three-dimensional printing machine based on part-to-build data. Embodiments include determining the part-to-build data based on: determining part data from a received computer-aided design (CAD) file, generating orientation data, generating support data, generating feature data, and generating slicing data. In some embodiments, determining the job file may be further based on generating nesting matrix associated with the part-to-build data.

Abstract: A spectral conversion element for electromagnetic radiation includes Terahertz antennas and infrared antennas which are distributed in pixel zones. The Terahertz antennas and the infrared antennas which are in one same pixel zone are thermally coupled, and those which are in different pixel zones are uncoupled. Such an element enables the capture of images which are formed with Terahertz radiation, by using an infrared image detector.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprises a grip, a holder shaft that extends from the grip, the holder shaft comprising a longitudinal axis, an applicator region, one end of the applicator region being connected to a ball stud, and a buffer element that is disposed inside the holder shaft and is in contact with one end of the ball stud. The applicator region pivots at a desired angle of up to 90° around the longitudinal axis, and is adjusted to any desired angles and any directions off the longitudinal axis. The ball stud is connected to the holder shaft. The holder shaft comprises an eye which acts as a socket for the ball stud to fit securely into and allows adjustments to be made in any direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genes conferring acetic acid tolerance in yeast. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of DOT5, preferably in combination with CUP2 and/or HAA1 to obtain acid tolerance in yeast. Even more preferably, the invention relates to specific alleles of said genes, and to yeast strains comprising said specific alleles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more perovskite precursors dissolved in a mixture of solvents comprising: i. one or more polar aprotic solvents, each selected in such a way that it can, when used in absence of other components, dissolve said one or more perovskite precursors, ii. one or more linear alcohols of general formula CnH2n+1OH, wherein n is from 1 to 12, and iii. optionally, one or more acids wherein the polar aprotic solvent or mixture of polar aprotic solvents represent between 50 and 95 vol % of the mixture of solvents, wherein the vol % of the mixture of solvents not occupied by polar aprotic solvents is occupied for at least 90 vol %, preferably for 100 vol %, by the one or more linear alcohols, and the one or more acids if present.

Abstract: The invention relates to uniformed concrete comprising, in percentages by weight, (d) 87% to 98% of particles comprising more than 90 wt.-% alumina, (c) 1% to 7% silica fume particles, (f) 1% to 8% particles of a hydraulic cement, the fraction of said particles having a size less than 40 ?m being distributed as follows, in percentage by weight in relation to the weight of the unformed concrete: fraction <0.5 ?m: ?4%, fraction <2 ?m: ?5%, fraction <10 ?m: ?19%, fraction <40 ?m: 34%-52%, fraction between 2 ?m and 40 ?m: 26.5%-34%, the concentration of Zro2, in percentage by weight on the basis of the uniformed concrete, being less than 2%, and the concentration of organic fibres, in percentage by weight on the basis of the uniformed concrete, being less than or equal to 0.03%.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include a plurality of sensors configured to detect a presence of a source of radiation. The apparatus may include a garment configured to be worn by a user. The garment may include a plurality of tactile feedback devices configured to automatically indicate to the user, without intervention by the user, a direction of the source of radiation.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the synthesis of eribulin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., eribulin mesylate) through a macrocyclization strategy. The macrocyclization strategy of the present invention involves subjecting a non-macrocyclic intermediate to a carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction (e.g., an olefination reaction (e.g., Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination), Dieckmann reaction, catalytic Ring-Closing Olefin Metathesis, or Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction) to afford a macrocyclic intermediate. The invention also provides compounds useful as intermediates in the synthesis of eribulin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and methods for preparing the same.

Abstract: A convertible gaming system that can be switched for different methods between fully automatic play with no live dealer and semi-automatic play with a live dealer and electronic wagering from player input controls. The system may include a table top; multiple independent player input positions; and a processor. Both an automatic card randomization and delivery for view-only system, and a semi-automatic system including communication link on the table top for engagement with a delivery shoe having or providing knowledge of playing card suit and rank for delivery to multiple independent player positions for use in a wagering event are provided. The processor is configured to determine individual hand count and/or hand rank at the multiple independent player positions for use in determining wagering event outcomes whether the playing card hand count or hand rank is transmitted from the automatic system or the semi-automatic system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (4) for protecting an optical sensor (2) comprising: a protective casing (8) forming a cavity (11) able to at least partly accommodate the optical sensor comprising an optical surface (6), the protective casing comprising an optical element (12) facing the optical surface; a motor (14) configured to rotate the protective casing at speeds allowing the optical element to be cleaned by a centrifugal effect, the protective device being configured so as to have a movable part (52) and a fixed part (54). The protective device comprises a pressure balancing system comprising an air vent orifice (56) allowing fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the protective device, the air vent orifice being produced in the fixed part (54) of the protective device.

Abstract: A valve assembly and fluid arrangement for continuous delivery of volumetrically proportioned gases or like fluids includes a valve assembly and a volumetric fluid storage bank, which has first and second sets of fluid storage chambers. The valve assembly alternately supplies a consumer with a blend of gases from the first set of fluid storage chambers while charging the second set of fluid storage chambers from pressurized gas sources, and, upon a threshold depletion of gases from the first set of chambers, supply the consumer with a blend of gases from the second set of fluid storage chambers while charging the first set of fluid storage chambers from the gas sources. Upon the threshold depletion of gases from the second set of chambers, the valve assembly again supplies mixed gases from the first set of chambers while charging the second set of chambers, and the process repeats.

Abstract: A shoelace system includes an elastic shoelace having a first end and a second end, and a T-bar attachment attached to the first end. The T-bar attachment is rotatable such that the T-bar attachment anchors the first end of the shoelace to an eyelet of a shoe when the elastic shoelace is pulled through that eyelet. The shoelace system further includes a fastening bracket having one or more openings. Each of the one or more openings has a plurality of inward-facing projections for receiving the second end of the elastic shoelace. The fastening bracket secures the second end of the shoelace in place after the second end is threaded through the one or more openings of the fastening bracket.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow comprising an elongated barrel having a front barrel end and a rear barrel end opposite the front barrel end, and a first barrel side and a second barrel side opposite the first barrel side; a bow engaged with the elongated barrel; an elongated bowstring having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first bowstring guide engaged with the first barrel side, the first bowstring guide being adapted to push the bowstring toward the second barrel side while the bowstring is moved between a cocked position and an uncocked position; and a second bowstring guide engaged with the second barrel side, the second bowstring guide being adapted to push the bowstring toward the first barrel side while the bowstring is moved between a cocked position and an uncocked position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a platform for providing electromyographic biofeedback are disclosed. The platform includes a sensor device having an IMU and electrodes for simultaneous tracking of IMU and EMG activity. The IMU and EMG data may be generated and leveraged in conjunction with a gaming application provided to a user while engaged to the sensor device to provide biofeedback therapy for rehabilitation.

Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, the invention provides a method for distinguishing between lymphoma types based on gene expression measurements. In embodiments, the invention distinguishes between PMBCL and DLBCL based on gene expression signatures, and can further distinguish between DLBCL subtypes. In embodiments of the invention, the distinctions are used in methods of treatment.

Abstract: A method for measuring a glomerular filtration rate in a mammalian kidney comprises a source of reporter and marker fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent molecules are introduced into the blood stream of a mammalian subject. Over a period of time, a measurement of the intensities of the reporter and marker fluorescent molecules is taken. A ratio is calculated to determine the health of the subject's kidney. This method measures volume of plasma distribution based on a fluorescence of a marker molecule relative to a fluorescence of a reporter molecule.

Abstract: The present invention is within the field of chromatography. More precisely, it relates to a novel chromatography medium, namely a hydrophobic medium provided with different lids excluding molecules over a certain size due to the porosity of the hydrophobic medium and/or the porosity of the lid. The invention also relates to use of the separation medium for purification of large molecules, which do not enter the separation medium, as well as small molecules, which enter the separation medium and are eluted from there.

Abstract: A process for preparing a biological sample including biological species, implemented in a preparation system, the preparation system including a device that includes: a housing, a first channel provided in the housing, a second channel provided in the housing, a chamber into which the first channel and the second channel open, a filter separating the chamber into two distinct spaces, the process including the following steps: injection of the biological sample in the form of a fluid via the first channel to concentrate biological species in the first space of the chamber of the device, injection of an immunological buffer fluid via the second channel of the device so as to at least partially elute the biological species with the immunological buffer fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recombinant adenovirus comprising an albumin-binding moiety on the outer surface of the adenoviral hexon protein, pharmaceutical compositions containing it and its medical use. Particularly, the invention relates to an oncolytic adenovirus comprising a sequence encoding an albumin-binding moiety inserted in the hypervariable region 1 (HVR1) of the hexon protein coding sequence and its use in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer.