Abstract: A window assembly includes an electrically conductive transparent layer and an antenna element disposed on a substrate. The transparent layer has an area defining a periphery with a plurality of edges. An outer region devoid of the transparent layer is defined adjacent the transparent layer along the periphery. The antenna element includes a first antenna segment and a second antenna segment. The first antenna segment is elongated and disposed in the outer region and spaced from the periphery and extends solely along one edge of the periphery. The second antenna segment extends integrally from the first antenna segment towards the transparent layer such that the second antenna segment crosses a periphery of the transparent layer. A feeding element is coupled to the first antenna segment to energize the antenna element and the transparent layer such that the antenna element and the transparent layer collectively transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals.

Abstract: A method for aligning and assembling a stereoscopic display and manufacturing equipment are provided. Using an alignment imaging device to search alignment marks at non-display regions of a display panel and a cylindrical lens sheet. Determining a center coordinate of the display panel, a center coordinate of the cylindrical lens sheet, and an angle offset of the display panel and the cylindrical lens sheet. Using the center coordinate of the display panel and the center coordinate of the cylindrical lens sheet to perform a central assembling and aligning for the display panel and the cylindrical lens sheet. Respectively rotating the display panel and the cylindrical lens sheet according to the angle offset in order to finish assembling and aligning of the display panel and the cylindrical lens sheet.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a porous, electrochemically active lithium manganese oxide layer on a substrate, the method comprising: depositing a porous manganese oxide layer on the substrate; providing a Li containing layer on the porous manganese oxide layer; and afterwards performing an annealing step at a temperature in the range between 200° C. and 400° C., thereby inducing a solid-state reaction between the porous manganese oxide layer and the Li containing layer. The method may further comprise, before depositing the porous manganese oxide layer: depositing a seed layer on the substrate. A method of the present disclosure may be used for forming electrode layers of lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: Adapter for a windscreen wiper (10), in particular a motor vehicle windscreen wiper, said adapter being intended to connect a wiper blade (12) to an end piece (28?) of a first driving arm (14?), of the laterally locking type that is secured to a cylindrical rod (33) that defines an articulation axis of the adapter with respect to said blade, said adapter comprising a longitudinal body comprising two substantially parallel first longitudinal lateral walls that are connected together by a transverse wall, said body being connected at one longitudinal end to a cowling (46) that has a transverse dimension larger than that of said body, characterized in that said cowling has a transverse orifice configured to receive said cylindrical rod.

Abstract: Method for controlling a system for wiping and washing a window (2) of a vehicle, comprising at least two wiping cycles comprising: a first step in which the wiper blade member (1) is actuated in order to move over the window (2) between a first starting position (P0) and an end position (P2), and a second step in which the wiper blade member (1) is actuated in order to move over the window (2) in the opposite direction from the end position (P2) as far as a second starting position (P1), characterised in that the first cycle which is carried out wipes all the wiping zone with means (10, 13, 14) for projecting a washing liquid which are actuated at least during the first step, and in that a second wiping cycle has the same first starting position (P0) and a second starting position (P1) which is offset towards the end position (P2) relative to the first starting position (P0).

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of separating a biomolecule from at least one other component in a liquid, comprising a step of contacting said liquid with a separation matrix comprising a solid support and polymer chains bound to said solid support. The polymer chains comprise units derived from a first monomer of structure CH2?CH-L-X, where L is a covalent bond or an alkyl ether or hydroxysubstituted alkyl ether chain comprising 2-6 carbon atoms, and X is a sulfonate or phosphonate group.

Abstract: A crossbow riser may include a pair of limb attachment surfaces that are designed to be used to attach bow limbs and that are separated such that a minimum distance between them is at least as wide as a user's foot but not greater than 5 inches. A U-shaped opening may extend between the pair of limb attachment surfaces and may be designed to receive a user's foot.

Abstract: Adapter (26) for a windscreen wiper, in particular a motor vehicle windscreen wiper, said adapter being intended to connect a wiper blade to an end part (28) of a driving arm, which has a substantially U-shaped cross section, said adapter comprising a body configured to be inserted into said end part such that said body extends at least in part between two substantially parallel lateral legs (32a, 32b) of the end part, characterized in that said adapter also comprises two substantially parallel lateral walls (52a, 52b) which extend on either side of said body and which are spaced apart laterally from said body in order to allow the lateral legs of the end part to be fitted between said body and said lateral walls, and in that the lateral spacings between the body and said lateral walls are designed to receive at least two end parts (28) of arms having different lateral dimensions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing cadaverine comprising: (1) obtaining an aqueous cadaverine salt composition from a fermentation system; (2) adjusting the pH of the aqueous cadaverine salt composition to a pH of at least about 12 by adding an inorganic base composition to provide a first composition comprising an aqueous cadaverine composition having a pH of at least about 12 and a solid composition comprising one or more alkali metal sulfates; (3) subjecting the first composition to solid-liquid separation without organic solvent extraction to provide the aqueous cadaverine composition and the solid composition; (4) distilling or evaporating the aqueous cadaverine composition of step (3) without organic solvent extraction to provide purified cadaverine; (5) preparing a saturated solution of the alkali metal sulfate(s) from the solid composition of step (3) at a temperature of about 35-40° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are defined as set forth in the specification. The compounds are agonists of neurotrophin (such as nerve growth factor) receptors.

Abstract: An infrared transmitting cover sheet for receiving incident light having incident visible light and incident near infrared light. The infrared transmitting cover sheet includes: infrared transmission means arranged to transmit at least 65% of the incident near infrared light, through the infrared transmitting cover sheet, visible light transmission means arranged to transmit as less as possible incident visible light having wavelengths lower than 600 nm, excluding the wavelength of 700 nm, through the infrared transmitting cover sheet, and reflection means arranged to reflect a portion of the incident visible light to the side of the incident light.

Abstract: A tensioning device is provided for tensioning a retractor in a wheelchair securement system. The tensioning device may include a clutch assembly for communicating rotational movement of a handle to a drive shaft operably connected to the spool of the retractor. The clutch assembly may include a pawl operably connected to the handle, which pawl communicates rotational movement of the handle to a drive sprocket. The clutch assembly may also include a friction member which communicates rotation of the drive sprocket to the drive shaft up to a predetermined amount of rotational force. If the rotational force exceeds the predetermined amount, the friction member will slip and cease to transfer rotational movement from the drive sprocket to the drive shaft. The clutch assembly may also include a compression member for compressing the friction member and drive sprocket whereby the predetermined amount of force may be adjusted.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X is and the variables are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are useful as JAK kinase inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat respiratory diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive mechanism and a wiper system for a vehicle. The mechanism comprises a coupling member (22), a drive head (10) having means (20) for connecting to a wiper blade arm (48) and a slide (32) arranged so as to rotatably engage the member with the head when a value of a torque applied to the head relative to the member is less than a predetermined threshold, and, when this is not the case, to rotatably disengage the member and the head by sliding in a direction perpendicular to a rotational axis of the member.

Abstract: Adapter for a windscreen wiper, in particular a motor vehicle windscreen wiper, said adapter being intended to connect a wiper blade (12) to an end piece (28?) of a first driving arm (14?), of the laterally locking type that is secured to a cylindrical rod (33) that defines an articulation axis of the adapter with respect to said blade, said adapter comprising a longitudinal body comprising two substantially parallel first longitudinal lateral wails that are connected together by a transverse wall, said body being connected at one longitudinal end to a cowling (46) that has a transverse dimension larger than said body, characterized in that said body has, at a longitudinal distance from said cowling, a transverse orifice (45) configured to receive said cylindrical rod, and in that said cowling comprises, on a first side of said adapter, a lateral face configured to cooperate with said end piece by bearing.

Abstract: A soundproof panel has a sandwich structure, which includes two outer walls, a core, and modifying elements that are maintained in a fractal distribution by the core. The panel has an improved trade-off between sound attenuation efficiency and the weight of the panel.

Abstract: A method for processing an electroplated copper film in copper interconnect process is disclosed by the present invention. Firstly, in the copper back-end-of-line interconnect process, the first annealing process for the electroplated copper film is performed at or below 180° C.; then, after the copper back-end-of-line interconnect process, another annealing process with higher temperature (equal or above 240° C.) to the electroplated copper film is performed to make the copper recrystallize, so as to decrease the resistivity of the electroplated copper film and form an interface state having lower resistivity at the interface of the vias bottom, which decrease the contact resistance between the vias and the underlying copper interconnects and further reduce the RC time delay in the vias. The present invention can be applied in the Cu/Low-k back-end-of-line interconnect process and compatible with the standard Cu/Low-k back-end-of-line process integration.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for predicting the efficacy of eribulin, an analog thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., eribulin mesylate), in the treatment of a subject suffering from breast cancer by determining the level of particular biomarkers in a sample derived from the subject.