Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat, comprising first and second profiles (8, 9) that slide relative to one another, a lock (19) movably mounted inside the first profile, a spring blade (29) fixed to the first profile and comprising a control portion (31) designed to act on the lock so as to unlock it.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is notably a securing device (10) between a wiper blade (12) and a wiper blade support (14) constituting a windscreen wiper, said device (10) comprising a first part (20) suitable for being fixed onto said support (14) and a second part (22) suitable for being fixed onto said blade, said first (20) and second (22) parts being linked by a removable link means (52, 54, 56), said second part (22) comprising a groove (26) for insertion, by translation in a first direction, of a complementary part (18) of said blade (12), said device (10) comprising a means for immobilizing, in translation in said first direction, said blade in said groove, characterized in that said immobilizing means comprises at least one immobilizing element (28) mounted to slide on said second part (22), in translation substantially at right angles to said first direction, between a retracted position allowing the displacement of said complementary part (18) of the blade in said groove (26) and a position of trans

Abstract: An ink composition is provided, a method of metalizing a surface of an insulation substrate and an article obtainable by the method are also provided. The ink composition may comprise a metal compound and an ink vehicle, the metal compound is at least one selected from a group consisting of a compound of formula I and a compound of formula II, TiO2-? (I), M1M2pOq (II), 0.05??<1.8, M1 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of groups 2, 9-12 of the periodic table according to IUPAC nomenclature, M2 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of groups 3-8, 10 and 13 of the periodic table according to IUPAC nomenclature, and 0<p?2, and 0<q<4.

Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a frame and a mask releasably engaged with the frame. The mask includes a body portion defining a mask internal space and a sealing portion structured to engage a patient's face. The body portion includes a plurality of outlet openings for gas washout.

Abstract: Micro satellite is disclosed with foldable solar panels that may be winded around the body of the micro satellite so that the growth in outer dimensions of the satellite is no more than 10-20 mm along each one of the length, width and height of the microsatellite so that the micro satellite may be launched in an auxiliary payload volume of a launcher. The foldable solar panels may be deployed to employ area that exceeds 9 times the product of the length by the width of the satellite and 6 times the product of the height by the length. The solar power produced by the solar panel and their light weight enable carrying of cargo that is at least 0.6 of the of the total mass of the satellites.

Abstract: An elliptical exercise device has a frame and guide link pivotally attached thereto. A foot support link is pivotally connected to a lower attachment point of each guide link so that when the guide links pivot relative to the frame, foot receiving areas of the foot support links move in a path of travel having a horizontal component of motion. A cam drive has cams supported for rotation about an axis of rotation and pivoting arms each engaging one of the cams such that rotation of the cams causes movement of the pivoting arms. Flexible elements couple the foot support links to the pivoting arms such that rotation of the cams moves the foot receiving areas of the respective foot support links in a path of travel having a vertical component of motion.

Abstract: A method for measuring at least one geo-morphometric parameter of an individual wearing glasses that includes adjusting the inclination of the image acquisition system so that it lies in an acceptable angular range; adjusting the height of the image acquisition system so that the individual can see the target along a substantially horizontal line of sight; observation of the target, by the individual; acquiring at least one image of the eyes of the individual and of the frame. The method includes processing the at least one image using the processing unit in order to determine each geo-morphometric parameter of the individual from the position of their pupils and the inclination of their glasses and returning the result of the measurements.

Abstract: A Schmitt trigger circuit having an input coupled to a current summing junction. A trickle current source generates a trickle current applied to the current summing junction. A bandgap current source generates a bandgap current applied to the current summing junction (wherein the bandgap current is fixed when a supply voltage exceeds a threshold). A variable current source generates a variable current applied to the current summing junction (wherein the variable current varies dependent on the supply voltage). At the current summing junction, the variable current is offset against the trickle and bandgap currents with respect to generating a voltage that is sensed at the Schmitt trigger circuit input.

Abstract: An elevator ventilation fan assembly for hazardous operating environments and comprising a fan disposed within an enclosure to be carried on an elevator cab roof. The fan may be suspended by a fan support framework from at least three non-co-linear suspension locations of the enclosure lid. The assembly may include a vibration isolation element disposed between the fan motor and the enclosure lid, a cover panel supported by a cover support framework on the enclosure lid, a fan guard screen carried by the enclosure lid, a fan motor junction box carried within the enclosure by the lid and accessible via a removable side panel of the enclosure, and/or a fan duct surrounding the fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing a first flour and a second flour and/or a third starch, wherein the first flour comprises flour obtained from pulse seed, or comprises flour obtained from plants of one or more of the genera Solanum and Manihot. The second flour comprises flour obtained from plants of the genus Oryza, and the third starch comprises waxy rice starch. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of the composition. The invention further relates to the use of the first flour, the second flour and/or the third starch to reduce syneresis in an oil-in-water emulsion, and to control breakdown of an oil-in-water emulsion in the mouth.

Abstract: 1. Wheel (100) far a vehicle window wiper drive system, said wheel comprising electrical contact means (400), a first and a second electrical contact means (410, 411) of said electrical contact means being in electrical continuity, and the first and the second electrical contact means being for a respective slider (200a, 200b), said wheel being characterized in that the angular extension (a) of said electrical contact means in the plane of the wheel is strictly less than 360 and said electrical contact means being situated on a face of the wheel intended to receive a linkage.

Abstract: A device for spraying an enclosure is provided, in particular, a device to spray a toilet bowl. The device for automatically spraying an enclosure closable by a rotatable lid, wherein the device is attachable to the lid, comprises a spraying mechanism suitable for repeatedly spraying individual doses of a cleaning liquid into the interior volume of the enclosure; and an electronic control system which includes a tilt sensor; wherein the control system is configured to detect the orientation of the device, and wherein the electronic control system is programmed to perform steps that allow enhancing the safety and/or reliability of the operation of the device. A method for operating the device is also provided.

Abstract: In the present invention, compound such as (1R,2S)-2-(((2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy)methyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamide have been found to be potent orexin receptor antagonists, and may be useful in the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, as well as for other therapeutic uses.

Abstract: According to the invention, the assembly comprises a mechanical connector provided with two cylindrical protuberances and an adaptor (50) with two side walls (54, 55) each having a lateral orifice (54A, 55A), wherein the end of each cylindrical protuberance has at least one portion which is inclined in relation to the insertion direction of said mechanical connector, towards the inside of the adapter (50), and a portion (54B) of each side wall (54) has a cavity (54B), of which at least one inner surface (54C) is inclined in an increasing fashion from the end of said side wall (54) up to said corresponding lateral orifice (54A), and of which at least one lateral delimitation (54D, 54E) is inclined in relation to the plane formed by the axis of said corresponding lateral orifice (54A) and said insertion direction, in a decreasing fashion from the end of said side wall (54) up to said corresponding lateral orifice (54A).

Abstract: The single-use valve to be installed on a line for transporting a fluid includes a tubular body, which is intended to be placed on the line and contains a mobile element that is able to take up two positions in the tubular body. Each position allows the fluid to pass through the tubular body or not, one being a standby position, while the other is an active position. Inside the tubular body, a driver able to move the mobile element such that the mobile element passes from its standby position to the active position. The driver includes a pretensioned elastic device. Outside the tubular body, a device for maintaining the pretension connects to a controller able to deactivate the device for maintaining the tension.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetrahydroquinoline derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or the prevention of a disease wherein the Epac protein is involved, such as inflammation, cancer, vascular diseases, kidney diseases, cognitive disorders and cardiac diseases.

Abstract: A device for coupling with a space satellite before the satellite is launched for the purpose of de-orbiting said satellite and/or returning it to Earth. The device includes: controller for controlling the device; propulsion system operatively connected with the control means; receiver for receiving control signals operatively connected with the control means; powering system for electrically powering the device; coupler for mechanically coupling the device with the satellite before the satellite is launched. The propulsion system is enabled by the controller on receipt of control signals for deorbiting the satellite and transferring it to a given orbit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade (10) for the cleaning of windows (1) of motor vehicles, with a carrier element (15) which has a first mounting (16) for the form-fitting fastening of a wiper rubber (11) and a second mounting (22) for fastening at least one spring rail (20) serving as a support element. According to the invention, provision is made that the second mounting (22) in the longitudinal direction of the carrier element (15) forms laterally two guides (23, 24) for the spring rail (20), which embrace the lateral edge regions of the spring rail (20) in a form-fitting manner, and that the region between the guides (23, 24), viewed over the longitudinal direction of the carrier element (15), is constructed at least partially, preferably completely, as an open central zone (28).

Abstract: A video streaming system comprises a plurality of servers, each of the plurality of servers including one or more processors and a memory. One or more of the plurality of servers receive video content from a video content owner and store the received video content in a plurality of geographically separated resources of a content distribution network. The one or more of the plurality of servers receive from a client device via a packet-based telecommunication network signaling to have the stored video content streamed to the client device from one or more of the resources of the content distribution network.