Abstract: A percutaneous bypass method for implanting a bypass graft between two vessels is described. The bypass graft comprises a first part and a second part, each having a tubular shape and comprising respective lumens. The method comprises the step of inserting a second sheath, from the outside to the inside of a bypass portion of the first part, through a puncture therein, and retracting the second sheath so as to deploy and implant a hook portion of the second part into the second vessel, and deploy a bypass portion of the second part outside the second vessel, from the second vessel to the first part, and within the lumen of the first part.

Abstract: A dual-adjustable orthotic device to treat clubfoot and methods for using same. The device comprises a pair of paddles, adapted to attach footwear, attached at opposing ends of an adjustable torque bar the device has independent configuration systems to adjust the angle at which the paddles are oriented to the bar, and to adjust the torque loading applied to the paddles. These systems facilitate the independent adjustment of the device settings without changing the tensioning mechanism, stocking multiple devices, or having to disassemble and reassemble the tensioning structures.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative article (1) such as a jewellery piece, the article comprising a body (2) having a decorative layer (5) and an element (3) set into the body. The method comprises: providing an element that is at least partially coated with a removable layer (4), setting the element into the body, coating the element and the body with the decorative layer, and removing the removable layer and the decorative layer from the element.

Abstract: The present invention is within the field of protein engineering and purification. The invention relates to a target-binding polypeptide mutant of an IgG binding polypeptide, such as Protein A, Protein G, Protein L or Protein M, comprising a metal binding motif. More closely the invention relates to an Fc binding ligand comprising an engineered protein based on the Protein A derived Z domain, to which a calcium binding EF-loop has been introduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method including: a) obtaining a substrate extending in a predetermined plane with a first layer parallel to the plane; b) forming a through-hole in the first layer; c) depositing a second layer on the first, the second layer filling the a through-hole to form a bridge of material; d) etching a hairspring in an etching layer made up of the second layer or the substrate, the one of the second layer and the substrate in which the a hairspring is not etched constituting a support, the bridge of material connecting the hairspring to the support perpendicular to the predetermined plane; e) removing the first layer, the hairspring remaining attached to the support by the bridge of material; f) subjecting the hairspring to a thermal treatment; and g) detaching the hairspring from the support.

Abstract: A pneumatic tyre having an equatorial plane for an agricultural machine includes a tread having first lugs extending from the first lateral tread edge toward the equatorial plane, having an arcuate leading edge that arcs from the first lateral tread edge to an axial leading nose edge next to a substantially circumferential inner nose edge, and an arcuate trailing edge that arcs from the first lateral tread edge to the substantially circumferential inner nose edge; and second lugs extending from the second lateral tread edge toward the inner equatorial plane, having an arcuate leading edge that arcs from the second lateral tread edge to an axial leading nose edge next to a substantially circumferential inner nose edge, and an arcuate trailing edge that arcs from the second lateral tread edge to the substantially circumferential inner nose edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for a wiper blade mount, the adapter comprising a cover configured to accommodate, inside a central opening, a removable attachment system which allows subsequent temporary fastening of said adapter to an articulated wiper blade arm, when said adapter is implemented on a wiper blade. To this end, the removable attachment system comprises one or more mounting members which take the form of U-clips configured to be removably inserted in the central opening and held in this configuration by means of temporary fastening means. The invention also relates to a wiper blade comprising such an adapter mounted on a wiper blade mount.

Abstract: A monitoring device of biological cells including: a fluidic channel in which a fluid including biological cells is made to flow, including a first and second glass walls placed in parallel and a reflective surface adjoined to the second wall; and a piezoelectric transducer, the piezoelectric transducer emitting acoustic waves creating a force acting on the biological cells, making them flow substantially along a single motion plane. The external interface between the first wall and the exterior of the fluidic channel and the reflective surface are configured to function as a Fabry-Perot interferometer, such that the motion planes sensibly perpendicular to the optical axis of the Fabry-Perot interferometer. The finesse of the interferometer is lower than 10.

Abstract: Endoscopic surgery targeted at the sinuses and nasal turbinates assists in managing the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis and other conditions. With contemporary techniques, post-operative hemorrhage, synechiae formation and poor wound healing are amongst the most common complications. The present disclosure provides the use of self-assembling peptide matrix, PuraSinus, and significantly reduces the incidence of these post-operative complications, including prevention of synechiae formation and aiding hemostasis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care composition comprising a (i) a benzophenone or benzophenone derivative which is one or more components selected from benzophenone, benzophenone-1, benzophenone-2, benzophenone-3, benzophenone-6, benzophenone-7, benzophenone-8, benzophenone-10 and benzophenone-12 thereof; (ii) a piroctone olamine; (iii) a silicone compound; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein amount of said benzophenone or benzophenone derivatives is 0.2 to 10% by weight of the total composition. It has been shown to improve the deposition and stability of the piroctone olamine.

Abstract: A liquid laundry detergent composition comprising C18 alkyl ether sulphate and/or C18 alcohol ethoxylate and from 0.01 to 10% wt. fragrance.

Abstract: A handheld titanium hammer including a handle with a transverse hoop at one end, and a hammer head inserted therein. The hoop at the front-facing edge includes a notch. The hammer head includes a flange with a nub and an intermediate portion with a downward facing sloped surface and a recessed bed. A wedge having an upward facing angular surface fits into the hoop from the back end and pushes against the sloped surface of the intermediate portion for a wedging action. The wedging action also lifts the bed into a flattened wall section of the hoop capturing it therein. The nub of the flange is captured within the notch in the hoop. A fastened secures the wedge and hammer head together inside the hoop.

Abstract: A memory cell, includes first and second main terminals, an auxiliary terminal; M memristor(s) between the main terminals, M?1; M primary switch(es), each in parallel with a memristor; and a secondary switch between the second main terminal and the auxiliary terminal. It is configured for writing to at least one memristor by opening each primary switch in parallel with the at least one memristor, closing each other primary switch, closing the secondary switch and applying a corresponding programming voltage between the first main terminal and the auxiliary terminal; and for reading at least one memristor by opening each primary switch in parallel with the at least one memristor, closing each other possible primary switch, opening the secondary switch and measuring a corresponding electrical quantity between the main terminals.

Abstract: A rifle has a fixed main body, including a barrel, a receiver with an upper opening, and a breech element. A trigger group is at least partially housed in the receiver, including a trigger and a hammer device operable by the trigger. A carriage assembly includes an assembly body and a shutter group at least partially housed in the assembly body. The carriage assembly is positioned on the receiver at the upper opening and is axially movable by a user between an advanced shooting configuration and a retracted rearming configuration. Upon axial movement of the carriage assembly, between the retracted and advanced configurations, the shutter group is first moved axially in translation and then in roto-translation. The shutter group includes a central body and a command pin protruding radially from the shutter body. The command pin engages the assembly body so reciprocal interaction guides the shutter group in rotation.

Abstract: A wireless networking system is disclosed. The wireless networking system includes an application layer associated with one or more applications having a wireless bandwidth requirement. A first wireless transceiver resource associated with an actual MAC layer and PHY layer is employed. The first wireless transceiver resource has a first bandwidth availability up to a first actual bandwidth. A second wireless transceiver resource associated with the actual MAC layer and the PHY layer is employed. The second wireless transceiver resource has a second bandwidth availability up to a second actual bandwidth. A processing layer evaluates the wireless bandwidth requirement and the first and second bandwidth availabilities of the wireless transceiver resources. The processing layer includes a bandwidth allocator to allocate at least a portion of each of the first and second actual bandwidths to virtual MAC and virtual PHY layers, and to satisfy the application layer wireless bandwidth requirement.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel isolated bacterial strain of the Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) species. More in particular, the strain of the Lactobacillus casei species deposited under accession number LMG P-30039. The present invention further relates to the novel L. casei strain for use in the treatment and/or prevention of infections and/or immune-related diseases. Also the use of the isolated novel L. casei strain or a composition comprising said strain as an adjuvant to promote an immune response during vaccination is disclosed. Further, the use of said novel L. casei strain or a composition comprising said strain in personal hygiene industry, cleaning industry, biomass production, air purification and food industry is disclosed. In another aspect of the present invention, the use of a L. casei species that has a whole genome G/C content of at least 47.5% and expresses one or more catalase genes or a composition comprising one or more of said L.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that is an inhibitor of JAK kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compound, a crystalline form, methods of using such compound to treat inflammatory skin diseases and other diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compound.

Abstract: An ironing board having a board, an upwardly extending support that is self-supporting, and a pivot that pivotally connects the board and the upwardly extending support. The pivot being arranged so that the board is rotatable about the pivot and relative to the upwardly extending support between a stowed orientation and an ironing orientation. The pivot is fixed relative to both the board and the upwardly extending support.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formulae (I), (II), (III), (IV)) having tumor vascular remodeling effect and/or anti-CAF (Cancer Associated Fibroblasts) activity, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a medical uses thereof.