Abstract: A forming device that forms a 3D object includes a head section including a plurality of nozzle rows, and a scanning driving section that causes the head section to carry out a scanning operation; where the head section includes a first nozzle row group, a second nozzle row group, and a support nozzle row group; in an operation of at least one of the forming modes, the forming device forms at least one part of the 3D object using the first nozzle row group and the second nozzle row group and forms a support layer in a periphery of the 3D object; and when a maximum value of a material dischargeable in unit time in one scanning operation is defined as a material discharging ability, the material discharging ability of the support nozzle row group is greater than the material discharging ability of the first nozzle row group.

Abstract: A power transfer system includes DC-DC power conversion circuitry that has a first switch and a second switch on either side of a first transformer and a first capacitor and a second capacitor on either side of a second transformer that is connected in parallel with the first transformer. Primary secondary sides of the DC-DC power conversion circuitry are aligned based a direction of power transfer. A quantity of power transfer through the DC-DC power conversion circuitry is determined based on power and voltage characteristics of electrical components. A duty cycle and a switching frequency for the first switch or second switch is determined based on the quantity of power to be transferred. The primary and secondary switches are controlled using switching.

Abstract: A system for adjusting blood glucose level including an insulin delivery device configured to release insulin into the body of a person, and an EEG monitor having an EEG sensing part including EEG electrodes. The EEG monitor can be arranged in the ear region of the person with the EEG sensing part arranged subcutaneously at the scalp or arranged in the ear canal. The EEG monitor includes an EEG signal processor arranged at the ear and adapted for identifying onset of hypoglycemia. The system further includes a wireless link between the EEG monitor and the insulin delivery device. The EEG monitor is configured to submit a warning signal to the insulin delivery device if an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia is identified. The warning message will cause the insulin delivery device to restrict insulin delivery for a predetermined time, and a warning is provided to the person or to a caregiver.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for unloading a user's body weight during a physical activity of said user (4), particularly for gait training of said user (4), comprising: a plurality of ropes (41, 42, 43, 44), wherein each rope (41, 42, 43, 44) extends from an associated drive unit (510, 520, 530, 540), is deflected by a passively displaceable deflection device, e.g.

Abstract: Method of optimizing output of sensor for indicating location of metallic object. Sensor having primary electromagnetic coil to generate time varying magnetic field; secondary electromagnetic coil to detect time varying magnetic field as affected, by object to output, on basis of detected time varying magnetic field, signal indicative of location of object.

Abstract: Coaxial connecting devices used for transmitting high frequency electrical signals having two connector elements of generally cylindrical profile, and wherein each of the connector elements has an inner conductor, an insulator, and an outer conductor. In one of the two connector elements that may be of a male or a female orientation has two canted coil spring contacts where at least one of a first spring contact can be retained within at least one first spring groove within a second inner conductor and at least one of a second spring contact is retained within at least one second spring groove within a second outer conductor. The at least one second spring contact can be used as a simultaneous EMI shielding contact and latching, locking, or both latching and locking device.

Abstract: Cooling assemblies including a porous three dimensional surface such as a heat sink are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cooling assembly includes a heat transfer substrate having a surface, a thermally conductive fin extending from the surface, a metal mesh bonded to a surface of the thermally conductive fin, and sintered metal particles bonded to the metal mesh and the surface of the thermally conductive fin. The metal mesh defines a macro-level porosity, and the sintered metal particles define a micro-level porosity. In another embodiment, a cooling assembly includes a heat transfer substrate having a surface, a thermally conductive fin extending from the surface of the heat transfer substrate, and sintered metal particles bonded to the surface of the thermally conductive fin. An average diameter of the sintered metal particles increases from a base of the thermally conductive fin to a top of the thermally conductive fin.

Abstract: A tank cleaning machine comprising a housing having an inlet and a stationary guide diverter disposed within the housing. A gearing mechanism is attached to the stationery flow diverter. A nozzle extends from the housing wherein the nozzle is in fluid communication with the inlet and the nozzle includes an inclined portion extending from a horizontal portion of the nozzle. A drag limiter extends into a hydraulic fluid reservoir to limit the rotation speed of the gear.

Abstract: A method of electroless atomic layer deposition is described. The method electrolessly generates a layer of sacrificial material on a surface of a first material. The method adds doses of a solution of a second material to the substrate. The method performs a galvanic exchange reaction to oxidize away the layer of the sacrificial material and deposit a layer of the second material on the surface of the first material. The method can be repeated for a plurality of iterations in order to deposit a desired thickness of the second material on the surface of the first material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward devices, systems, and methods for purifying nucleic acids to conduct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays. In one example, a method includes generating complexes of silica beads and nucleic acids in a lysis buffer, transporting the complexes through an immiscible fluid to remove interfering compounds from the complexes, further transporting the complexes into a density medium containing components required for PCR where the nucleic acids disassociate from the silica beads, and thermocycling the contents of the density medium to achieve PCR. Signal may be detected from labeling agents in the components required for PCR.

Abstract: A vehicular sensing system, a vehicle and a method of performing one or both of vehicular mapping and navigating operations using the sensing system. The sensing system includes one or more sensors, a retractable mounting structure secured to a roof of the vehicle to be selectively placed within a recess formed in the roof. The mounting structure and sensor cooperative with one another such that the mounting structure selectively moves the sensor between a stowed position and a deployed position. A fairing is used to cover at least a portion of the sensing system and the recess when the sensing system is stowed within the recess. In a deployed position, the sensor is extended away from the roof to permit the sensor to acquire mapping or navigation data, while in its stowed position, the sensor, mounting structure and fairing define aesthetically-pleasing and aerodynamically unobtrusive profile across the portion of the roof that corresponds to the recess.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is structured to adjust and fix a liquid discharge head in position on a base plate. The adjustment mechanism includes a first plate, a second plate, a pivotable cam, and a first biasing unit. The first plate is changeable in position in a circumferential direction relative to the base plate. The first plate is fixed to the base plate. The second plate is mounted on the first plate movably relative to the first plate in a direction different from the circumferential direction. The liquid discharge head is fixed to the second plate. A first biasing unit biases the second plate toward the pivotable cam in a horizontal direction to prevent the second plate from lifting upward off the first plate. The pivotable cam is operable to move the second plate against an biasing force of the first biasing unit and to locate the second plate.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining the compatibility of various grades of fuel oils, as well as methods for modifying fuel oils to improve compatibility and improved compatibility compositions. It has been discovered that the toluene equivalent solvation power of a blend of fuel oils does not vary in a straightforward manner with respect to the toluene equivalent solvation power of the individual blend components. Instead, it has been determined that the asphaltene content of the individual components can also influence the toluene equivalent solvation power of the final blend. Based on this discovery, methods are provided that can allow for modification of one or more components of a potential fuel oil blend. This can reduce and/or minimize the likelihood of asphaltene precipitation when a fuel oil blend is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide that binds specifically to the surface of zirconia, and more particularly, to a peptide conjugate obtained by linking a functional drug to the peptide so as to enable the drug to be securely fixed to the surface of zirconia to thereby maintain the activity of the drug over a long period of time. The zirconia-binding peptide according to the present invention can be securely fixed to the surface of zirconia so that the activity of a physiologically active substance introduced into the peptide can be maintained on the zirconia surface over a long period of time. Thus, the zirconia-binding peptide is useful for surgical regenerative treatment.

Abstract: A composite torque rotating electric machine includes a stator having armature windings arranged at multiple positions in a circumferential direction, a rotor having a cylindrical core, first permanent magnets arranged on axes (d) and in the circumferential direction on the outer periphery of the rotor, second permanent magnets arranged on axes (d) on the inner periphery side of the rotor across from the permanent magnets on the outer circumference side, third permanent magnets on axes (q) and extending in the longitudinally and radially of the rotor, and air gaps on the outer periphery side of the third permanent magnets and intermediate in the circumferential direction of the first permanent magnets. The radial distance between the first and second magnets is greater than the circumferential distance between the first permanent magnets and the air gaps. A rectifier having multiple slits is disposed between the first permanent magnets and the air gaps.

Abstract: A printing device and a printing method, which are by ink-jet technique an overcoat layer using an ink consisting of more suitable ingredients, are provided. The printing device is for performing printing by ink-jet technique, including: a color ink head being an inkjet head that forms a color ink layer on a medium using a color ink; an overcoat head being an inkjet head that forms an overcoat layer that covers the color ink layer; and a curing agent head being an inkjet head that discharges ink droplets of a curing agent, the curing agent being a liquid for curing an ink in the overcoat layer. The overcoat head discharges ink droplets of an ink prepared by dispersing in an organic solvent a curable material that is cured in reaction to the curing agent.

Abstract: A test system for monitoring the performance of a radio frequency signal generator is introduced. The system operates to predict approaching or imminent failure of the radio frequency generator. The system includes a directional coupler, a first detector, a second detector, and a processor to collect, process, and analyze data from the radio frequency generator under test.

Abstract: The ink discharge unit includes a biasing member. The biasing member is fixed to a fixing member immovably fitted to a carriage body that moves relative to a recording medium. The biasing member, while being thus fixed, biases an inkjet head in a direction illustrated with an arrow and in a direction illustrated with another arrow for position alignment of the inkjet head relative to the fixing member. The inkjet head, while being biased by the biasing member, is fixed to the fixing member. The fixing member has curved portions that regulate movements of the inkjet head in the directions illustrated with the arrows by way of contacts with the inkjet head.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of attenuating porcine pseudorabies virus, which can effectively and reproducibly attenuate porcine pseudorabies virus. The attenuated strain of porcine pseudorabies virus by use of said method can provide effective immunization for pigs.

Abstract: A step motor integrates its mounting face and heat sink into the stator design. In particular, mounting holes (typically, four in number) are provided through the stator stack in outer perimeter areas. The stator stack itself becomes the mounting surface, allowing the heat generated from the stator to conduct directly to the mounting plate. The front end cap for holding the rotor in alignment is situated inside of the stator's mounting surface and takes no part in mounting the motor to the mounting surface. The end caps only hold the rotor in proper relation within the stator and contain the bearing assembly for the rotor's axial drive shaft. The perimeter of the stator assembly between the mounting screw holes may have saw-tooth cutouts that define heat-dissipation fins.