Abstract: An anode, in particular an anode for the use in aluminium electrolysis cells, includes an anode body with a first stub hole for the insertion of a stub for the connection with a voltage source. The anode includes at least a first aluminium core and a second aluminium core that are arranged inside the anode body for the connection with the voltage source. A first distance between the first aluminium core and the bottom of the anode is different from a second distance between the second aluminium core and the bottom of the anode.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel mixed compounds based on oxides and sulfides, and the use thereof as a solid electrolyte, with improved sulfide stability. The application further relates to electrochemical elements and lithium batteries containing such electrolytes.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting lipase activity in a detergent composition, said method involving incorporation of from 0.25 to 40 wt. % of a saponin into said lipase containing composition, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition; and to the use of saponin to inhibit lipase activity in a detergent composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, wherein the saponin is present in the detergent formulation at a level of from 0.25 to 40 wt. %, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing dopaminergic neuron progenitor cells from pluripotent stem cells, which method comprises the steps of: (i) performing adherent culture of pluripotent stem cells on an extracellular matrix in a medium containing a reagent(s) selected from the group consisting of BMP inhibitor, TGF? inhibitor, SHH signal-stimulating agent, FGF8, and GSK3? inhibitor; (ii) collecting Corin- and/or Lrtm1-positive cells from the cells obtained in Step (i) using a substance which binds to Corin and/or a substance which binds to Lrtm1; and (iii) performing suspension culture of the cells obtained in Step (ii) in a medium containing a neurotrophic factor.

Abstract: A vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The vehicle leveler also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler also includes opposing side portions which extend the length of and contact the second portion and extension portion, the opposing side portions have a top surface which forms a walkway. A freestanding unitary vehicle wheel guide with a walkway is adjacent to the opposing side portions.

Abstract: A frozen confection comprising: 25 wt% to 40 wt% freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol-1 to 275 g mol-1; distilled monoglycerides in an amount of 0.04 wt% to 1 wt%; and soluble fibre in an amount of 1.4 wt% to 15 wt%.

Abstract: Provided herein is a fastener that may be used to secure objects to a channel strut or attach a channel strut to a structure. In an arrangement, the fastener is a fastener block configured for disposition within the interior of a channel strut. The fastener block has a body that includes at least one pair of spaced apart and parallel recesses (e.g., recessed channels) sized to engage the inward lips of the strut channel. Once the pair to recessed channels engage the strut channel lips, the fastener block is prevented from rotating. At least one aperture extends through the fastener block between the parallel recessed channels. A fastener recess (e.g., hexagon recess) is recede into the block around the aperture. A standard nut or bolt may be inserted into the fastener recess.

Abstract: A communication entity for transmitting a video data stream at a target transmission bit rate and corresponding method are provided. The communication entity comprises: a first scheduling instance configured to determine a preliminary transmission bit rate for forwarding the video data stream towards the user equipment; and a second scheduling instance configured to determine the target transmission bit rate based on the preliminary transmission bit rate and a set of video bit rates, the set of video bit rates comprising a first video bit rate associated with a first video quality and a second video bit rate associated with a second video quality, the first video bit rate being smaller than the second video bit rate, wherein the second scheduling instance is configured to select the preliminary transmission bit rate as the target transmission bit rate if the preliminary transmission bit rate does not exceed the first video bit rate.

Abstract: A method and system for operating a power circuit capable of transmitting and receiving wireless power. The method includes determining that the power circuit is operating in receive mode, and, based thereon, having a first equivalent capacitance. The method further includes determining that the power circuit is operating in the transmit mode, and, based thereon, having a second equivalent capacitance. The first equivalent capacitance being different than the second equivalent capacitance.

Abstract: The domain adaptation problem is addressed by using the predictions of a trained model over both source and target domain to retain the model with the assistance of an auxiliary model and a modified objective function. Inaccuracy in the model's predictions in the target domain is treated as noise and is reduced by using a robust learning framework during retraining, enabling unsupervised training in the target domain. Applications include object detection models, where noise in retraining is reduced by explicitly representing label noise and geometry noise in the objective function and using the ancillary model to inject information about label noise.

Abstract: An exemplary nonlimiting ernbodirnent of the present invention provides a system that includes a loading/unloading facility, a user apparatus having a user interface configured to communicate with a driver of a delivery/pick-up vehicle, and an administrator apparatus configured to communicate with the user apparatus and the loading/unloading facility. The user apparatus is located remotely from the loading/unloading facility. The driver checks into the user apparatus and the administrator apparatus coordinates arrival of the delivery/pick-up vehicle at the loading/unloading facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of isolating an immunoglobulin, comprising the steps of: a) providing a separation matrix comprising multimers of immunoglobulin-binding alkali-stabilized Protein A domains covalently coupled to a porous support, b) contacting a liquid sample comprising an immunoglobulin with the separation matrix, c) washing said separation matrix with a washing liquid, d) eluting the immunoglobulin from the separation matrix with an elution liquid, and e) cleaning the separation matrix with a cleaning liquid, wherein the alkali-stabilized Protein A domains comprise mutants of a parental Fc-binding domain of Staphylococcus Protein A (SpA), as defined by SEQ ID NO: 51 or SEQ ID NO: 52, wherein the amino acid residues at positions 13 and 44 of SEQ ID NO: 51 or 52 are asparagines and wherein at least the asparagine residue at position 3 of SEQ ID NO: 51 or 52 has been mutated to an amino acid selected from the group consisting of glutamic acid, lysine, tyrosine, threonine, phenylalanine, leuc

Abstract: A vehicle seat configured to accommodate at least two users, comprising a base, and a seating portion frame comprising at least two seating areas, a first and a second backrest which are pivotally hinged to the base, wherein the seat further comprises a connection system connecting the first backrest to the seating portion frame, configured so that the pivoting of the first backrest relative to the base causes the simultaneous movement of the seating portion frame relative to the base, and wherein the second width portion of the seating portion frame is connected to the base, by means of a connection mechanism, configured to enable movement of the seating portion frame relative to the base during the movement of the seating portion frame relative to the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper frame (10) comprising a device (24), in particular an aerodynamic deflector, for dis-pensing and/or spraying liquid, comprising at least one liquid flow channel (26), a longitudinal end (27) of which opens on an end face (28) of the device (24), a plug (40) for closing off the longitudinal end (27) of the liquid flow channel (26), which is inserted inside a longitudinal end section (27) of said channel (26), and a tip (30) arranged opposite the end face (28) of the device (24), characterised in that the closing plug (40) is a separate component from the tip (30), such as a spherical ball, such that the tip (30) and the plug (40) together ensure the closing off of the longitudinal end (27) of the liquid flow channel (26).

Abstract: An eccentric vibration structure of electrical toothbrush includes an eccentric rod. Two ends of the eccentric rod are respectively formed with a transmission section and a weight section. The transmission section is drivable by a driving force to rotate so as to drive the weight section to eccentrically vibrate. The weight section has at least one weight part for partially or totally increasing the weight of the weight section, whereby due to the increased weight, the weight section is unbalanced in weight to deflect from a central axis of the eccentric rod.

Abstract: Provided herein is a fastener that may be used to secure objects to a channel strut or attach a channel strut to a structure. In an arrangement, the fastener is a fastener block configured for disposition within the interior of a channel strut. The fastener block has a body that includes at least one aperture that extends through the fastener block between upper and lower surfaces. A fastener receptacle is formed around the aperture. A standard nut or bolt may be inserted into the fastener receptacle.

Abstract: A method for constructing a high-resolution merged signal from low-resolution signals acquired by an acquisition device includes acquisition of low-resolution signals (BR), measurement and/or estimation of acquisition parameters, pre-merging of the signals as a function of the low-resolution signals and of the parameters, filtering of the pre-merged signal, transmission of the filtered pre-merged signal and of the parameters, calculation of an estimate of the pre-merged signal by an inverse filtering of the filtered pre-merged signal, and determination, according to a variational method, of the high-resolution merged signal from the estimate of the pre-merged signal and of the parameters, a resolution of the merged signal is greater than a resolution of each signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a composition to prevent or treat acne by selective inhibition of P. acnes bacteria. This is delivered using a composition comprising P. acnes phage-derived endolysins where the actives are maintained at conditions like use of non-ionic polymers and specific pH and electrolytes range that ensure maximal inhibition efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of machine dishwashing compositions. More particularly, it relates to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a phosphonate and polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers. The invention also relates to a method of washing kitchenware in a machine dishwasher with a machine dishwashing composition comprising a phosphonate and a polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers and a process for making said composition.