Abstract: A vertical sliding window assembly can be coupled to a flange of a vehicle. The vertical sliding window assembly includes a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel adapted to be fixed to the vehicle. The first and second fixed panels have a top edge and a bottom edge spaced from each other. First and second vertical tracks are coupled to and extends between the top and bottom edges of a respective one of the first and second fixed panels. Each of the vertical tracks have a bottom end adjacent the bottom edge of a respective one of the fixed panels. A sliding panel is movable along the first and second vertical tracks relative to the fixed panels. The bottom end of each of the first and second vertical tracks terminates between the top and bottom edges of the fixed panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interconnection structure and a method for fabricating the same. According to the present invention, cavities are formed between the interconnection dielectric by using a sacrificial layer, carbon nanotubes are used as the interconnection material for local interconnection between via holes, graphene nanoribbons are used as the interconnection material for metal lines, and cavities are included in the interconnection dielectric. In addition, the conventional CMOS BEOL Cu interconnection technique is applied to the intermediate interconnection level and the global interconnection level. In this way, the high parasitic resistance and parasitic capacitance in the Cu interconnection technique, which may occur when the local interconnection is relatively small in size, can be effectively overcome.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade device for a wiper device for connecting a wiper blade to a wiper arm of a vehicle, comprising an adapter configured to be connected to a wiper arm device and a blade connector configured to be connected to a wiper blade, said adapter and blade connector being arranged pivotably with respect to each other in a rotation axis destined to be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade, wherein a fluid channel is arranged into the adapter, the fluid channel having an inlet destined to be plugged-in a water hose and ending by at least one spray nozzle enabling the spraying of a washing fluid.

Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 1-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid {(1S,3R,5R)-8-[(R)-2-hydroxy-3-(methanesulfonyl-methyl-amino)propyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}amide or a solvate thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline salt forms, methods of using such crystalline salt forms to treat diseases associated with 5-HT4 receptor activity, and processes useful for preparing such crystalline salt forms.

Abstract: A bidirectional voltage differentiator circuit comprises start-up circuitry, sensing circuitry, and output circuitry coupled to logic circuitry. The start-up circuitry acts to start-up the sensing circuitry when the circuit is powered on, and accelerates the response of the sensing circuitry thereafter. The sensing circuitry senses variation in an input voltage applied to an input node. Responsive to the voltage variation sensed by the sensing circuitry, the output circuitry produces a state change at a first or second output node. The logic circuitry receives the states of the output nodes and produces a logic output signal to indicate the occurrence of the variation sensed in the input voltage. The voltage sensing circuit is operable to sense variation of the input voltage regardless of whether the voltage is rising or falling and without regard to the DC value of the input voltage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper for a system for wiping a glazed motor vehicle surface, intended to be driven pivot-wise by an actuation arm (3) of a wiping system (1), characterized in that it comprises at least one dedicated sprinkling orifice (8) configured to spray washing fluid (9) onto a predetermined zone (Z) of the glazed surface (2) behind which there is a sensor (10), said dedicated sprinkling orifice (8) being arranged in a portion of the windscreen wiper (P) sweeping said predetermined zone (Z) of the glazed surface (2) and forming a greater density of sprinkling orifices (5, 8) in said portion of the windscreen wiper (P) than over the rest of the windscreen wiper (4; 41) and/or having a greater opening section than the sprinkling orifices (5) situated outside of the predetermined zone (Z). The present invention relates also to a wiping system and a method for wiping a glazed motor vehicle surface.

Abstract: Device (140) for a window wiper arm of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, characterised in that it comprises a cover (144) and an accessory, such as a nozzle (142), which is rigidly connected to the cover, said cover having a generally U-shaped cross section and being configured to be applied and fastened to an end piece (28) of U-shaped cross section of said arm.

Abstract: A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method enabling a first electronic device to execute steps of: connecting to a cloud server; establishing connection with a second electronic device to obtain a second device parameter stored in the second electronic device; transmitting a first device parameter stored therein and the second device parameter to the cloud server; receiving and storing a token generated by the cloud server, wherein the token is associated with management data stored in the cloud server when the cloud server determines that the first and second device parameters correspond to the management data; and transmitting the token to the second electronic device; such that the first and second electronic devices are stored with the same token, and the cloud server transmits a control instruction to the first and second electronic devices according to the tokens when the second electronic device is connected to the cloud server.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator including a base container defining a cosmetic chamber with an opening thereinto and a cap supporting an applicator rod extending to an applicator head. A rechargeable power reservoir is positioned within the cap. A control panel is positioned within the cap and associated with the rechargeable power reservoir. A heating mechanism extends within the applicator rod and supports one or more heating elements adjacent the applicator head. The heating elements are associated with the control panel for selective activation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods of selecting and placing real-world wagers responsive to one or more wager triggers, obtaining outcomes of the real-world wagers, facilitating user interactions with various interactive media, and revealing the outcomes of the real-world wagers through the interactive media to give an appearance that the outcomes of the real-world wagers resulted from the user interactions even though the outcomes resulted from the real-world wagers and were determined before the user interactions. The system may reveal a single outcome (or other value) using a reveal staircase, in which the outcome is split into different increments each having a different value. In an implementation, the different increments may be revealed randomly or in order of their value. For example, a ten dollar payout may be revealed using four fifty cent reveals, three one dollar reveals, one two dollar reveal, and one three dollar reveal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) part by infiltration of a suspension (S) of a ceramic powder into a fibrous reinforcement (14). A suspension (S) of ceramic powder containing particles of chosen particle size, dispersed in at least one solvent, is prepared. The infiltration of the suspension is carried out in a single step in the fibrous reinforcement (14) positioned between a mold (12) and a permeable membrane (16), which makes it possible to apply a vacuum (V) and to subsequently remove the solvent from the suspension through the permeable membrane (16). The invention applies to the production of large-sized parts of complex shape, in particular in the field of aeronautics and aerospace engineering.

Abstract: Methods for embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in asphalt surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions include applying an amount of an asphalt surface treatment compound to an upper surface of the asphalt surface, the asphalt surface treatment compound including a mixture of a liquid carrier compound with a titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst.

Abstract: Intermediates and methods of their use in the synthesis of analogs of halichondrin B are provided.

Abstract: A humidifier assembly for a CPAP apparatus includes a liquid storage container configured to hold a body of liquid. The liquid storage container includes a humidifying region above a metallic heat conducting material, the humidifying region being a region inside the liquid storage container in which the liquid is evaporated into pressurized respiratory gas generated in the CPAP apparatus. The humidifier assembly further includes a base unit configured to a) receive the liquid storage container and b) connect to a CPAP unit of the CPAP apparatus. The base unit includes a housing providing a base portion to support the liquid storage container thereon, the base portion including a heating element configured to contact the heat conducting material of the liquid storage container when the liquid storage container is supported on the base unit. The base unit also includes an inlet configured to receive and be coupled to an outlet of the CPAP unit.

Abstract: In general, the present invention features improved methods useful for the synthesis of analogs of halichondrin B, such as eribulin and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (e.g., eribulin mesylate).

Abstract: A power supply unit for an electric vehicle includes a tray and at least one battery module fixed on the tray via a strip. Each battery module includes a housing having a bottom plate mounted onto the tray, first to fourth side plates disposed on the bottom plate, a battery pack disposed in the housing and having a plurality of cells arranged along a thickness direction, and first flexible members disposed between the first side plate and the battery pack, and between the third side plate and battery pack respectively, for fastening the battery pack.

Abstract: Fused cast refractory product comprising in percentages by weight on the basis of the oxides and for a total of 100%, —ZrO2; balance to 100%, —HfO2: <5% SiO2: 2% to 10%; —Y2O3: 0.4% to 2.0%; —CaO: 4.0% to 8.0%; —B2O3+Na2O+K2O: 0.4% to 3.0% —Al2O3: 0.3% to 2.0%; —P2O5: <0.05%; —Fe2O3+TiO2: <0.55%; —other species: <1.5%. Application in glass melting furnaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a near-infrared fluorescent imaging agent comprising an indocyanine-based fluorescent dye and a liposome. The near-infrared fluorescent imaging agent of the present invention demonstrates high fluorescence intensity and a long anchoring time in sentinel lymph nodes, thereby making it useful for detecting sentinel lymph nodes in sentinel lymph node navigation surgery. Also disclosed is an indocyanine green derivative that is particularly suitable for use in the near-infrared fluorescent imaging agent of the present invention.