Abstract: A collapsible bench according to the present invention includes a bottom member having a leg extending downwardly from a bottom portion thereof, and a first side member that is detachably connectable to a first side portion of the bottom member. The collapsible bench also includes a second side member that is detachably connected to a second side portion of the bottom member, and a lateral support member that is detachably connectable to the first side member and the second side member. The collapsible bench further includes a top member that is detachably connectable to the lateral support member. The top member and the bottom member have substantially the same shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to molecular biology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science. A group of inventions is proposed: a fusion protein comprising a ligand to MATN1 protein, and a growth factor of EGF, TGF, FGF, IGF, connected via a flexible link; such fusion protein further comprising the Fc-fragment of an antibody or a polypeptide binding with FcRn and/or transferrin or a fragment thereof, connected via a flexible link; encoding polynucleotide, a genetic construct for the synthesis of the fusion protein in producer cells, or cells of a target organism, the fusion protein producer, a producer of the genetic construct, a preparation for the regeneration of cartilage containing at least 1 fusion protein or genetic construct, for parenteral or, in the case of the preparation based on at least 1 fusion protein containing the transport domain, —oral administration, in the latter case the preparation is enclosed in an enteric coating.

Abstract: A system (10) for removing airborne pathogens can include a housing (1, 4, and 6) having at least one or more chambers, a bipolar ionizer (9A), at least one particle filter (8), and an ultra violet light radiation source (5A) residing in at least one or more chambers. Furthermore, the embodiments can include the use of a ventilation system which can include a fan (3) that draws in surrounding air at an intake (7A) and directs the surrounding air towards the at least one particle filter, the bipolar ionizer, and the ultra violet light radiation source before the ventilation system expels the surrounding air drawn through the intake through an exhaust vent (7B).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to co-integrated high voltage and medium voltage devices and methods of manufacture. The structure includes a substrate having a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) region and a bulk region; and a first device formed on the bulk region, the first device having a first gate dielectric layer and a second gate dielectric layer surrounding the first dielectric layer, and a thickness of the first gate dielectric layer and the second gate dielectric layer being greater than a thickness of an insulator layer of the SOI region.

Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor structure, which includes a charge-trapping sidewall spacer-type non-volatile memory (CTSS-NVM) device, and a method of forming the structure. The CTSS-NVM device includes asymmetric first and second sidewall spacers on opposing sidewalls of a gate structure above a channel region in a semiconductor substrate. The second sidewall spacer is wider than the first and includes multiple dielectric spacer layers, one of which is made of a charge-trapping material, is separated from the substrate (e.g., by a thin oxide layer), and has a bottom end closest to the substrate with a maximum width that is sufficient to achieve charge-trapping for proper CTSS-NVM device operation. The CTSS-NVM device further includes an epitaxial semiconductor layer for a source/drain region on the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the first sidewall spacer and a metal silicide layer for a Schottky barrier on the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the second sidewall spacer.

Abstract: A belt holder includes a top section; slats; first straps attached to the slats, a strap of the first straps being configured to at least partially hold a belt to a respective slat of the slats; second straps attached to the slats, a strap of the second straps separating a slat of the slats from an adjacent slat of the slats by a first distance, the first distance being sufficient to allow folding of the slats; and wherein an end of at a first strap of the second straps and an end of a second strap of the second straps are attached to the top section and separate the top section from a topmost slat of the slats by a second distance, the second distance being sufficient to allow folding of the slats with the top section.

Abstract: An amplifier of a contactless electrometer, having feedback comprising an inverting integrator which is connected to the booster output, two series-connected p-n junctions connected by a common point thereof to the booster input, and a circuit for biasing the two series-connected p-n junctions in the reverse direction, wherein the mid point of the biasing circuit is connected to the output of the inverting integrator.

Abstract: A method of Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request implementation which efficiently combines received signals from multiple H-ARQ block transmission attempts encoded by the Multi-Level Coding approach with an uncoded subset of information bits, is presented. The method provides full error correction gains of the H-ARQ scheme and decoder computational complexity reduction due to transmission of uncoded bits that does not cause significant demodulator and signal processing complexity growths. The advantages are achieved via calculation of likelihood ratio metrics and the combination of at least two different data block transmission attempts for both encoded and uncoded bits of a data block. Additionally, the calculation of likelihood ratio metrics for uncoded bits is performed in consideration of the results of the decoding of the encoded bits. Receiver decisions are then determined on values of uncoded bits based on values of the combined likelihood ratio metrics for uncoded bits.

Abstract: A method of treating a bottom hole region of a formation (BRF) with an estimated frequency for performing the stages, wherein the second and each stage is carried out when the factor and/or the daily crude oil flow rate of a well has decreased by 25% or more over the preceding 6 months of well operation. In the first and second stages, the BRF is treated with an emulsion system containing silicon dioxide nanoparticles, an acid composition, and an aqueous solution of potassium or calcium chloride. In the third stages, the BRF is treated with an emulsion system containing silicon dioxide nanoparticles, a composition of surfactants and alcohols, and an aqueous solution of potassium chloride or calcium chloride. The thermal stability of the emulsion system, increase the rate of development of an oil and gas bearing layer, increase the duration of a positive effect and enhance oil production.

Abstract: This invention describes a method and a device for efficient isolation of extracellular vesicles from animal and human biological fluids, as well as from culture fluid using equipment of standard diagnostic laboratories, that is, without the use of ultracentrifugation. These method and device can be applied for the diagnosis of various human diseases, as well as for therapeutic purposes, if the purified vesicles are used as an agent for drug delivery to the cells of the body. The device for the purification of extracellular vesicles contains at least two membrane filters: the first filter containing a membrane with pore sizes in the range from 400 to 600 nm, connected to the second filter containing a membrane with pores in the range from 95 to 200 nm. At the same time, the membranes of these filters are made of materials that practically do not bind biological polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydroacoustics and more specifically to hydroacoustic devices comprising, disposed in a single housing, a converter of liquid-medium oscillations and electrical signals, capable of receiving and/or transmitting hydroacoustic signals, the converter being disposed on a board which is connected to a switch cable for providing power and transmitting electrical signals, and may be used as a receiver and/or transmitter of hydroacoustic signals in water. According to the invention, the housing of the to hydroacoustic device is formed by the outer surfaces of the converter and board, and by a protective material which coats all of said surfaces, said material allowing for a transmission of hydroacoustic oscillations and being capable of transitioning from a highly-elastic or viscous-flow state to a solid state. The achieved technical result consists in simplifying the design of the device.

Abstract: A convertible couch, twin bed, and queen bed includes a U-shaped section having a first arm, a second arm, and a back section; a first end section; a second end section; and first, second and third mattress sections; the first mattress section is rotatably joined to the second mattress section, which is rotatably joined to the third mattress section, which has a first bottom edge and an opposing second bottom edge; the first mattress section has an internal first edge and an opposing internal section edge; the internal first edge has a second portion of the first zipper, and the internal second edge has a second portion of the second zipper; the first zipper releasably joins the first end section and the first mattress section, and the second zipper releasably joins the second end section and the first mattress section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing oil recovery from an oil-bearing formation including the following successive stages of treating the formation: injecting an invert emulsion in a volume of 3-5 m3/m of perforated interval thickness followed by squeezing down an acidic composition or a composition containing a nonionic surfactant in a volume of 2-3 m3/m of perforated interval thickness to the formation, injecting a highly stable direct emulsion containing a colloidal solution of silicon dioxide nanoparticles in a volume of 3-7 m3/m of perforated interval thickness followed by squeezing down a liquid from a reservoir pressure maintenance system to the formation.

Abstract: In a network of mobile agents, data integrity can be improved by providing an agent server that can migrate between devices operating in the region of interest (ROI). The agent server distributes agent clients onto devices in the ROI and provides agent server services to the agent clients, including receiving and storing data from the agents. When the agent server device is to leave the ROI, the agent server can migrate to any device executing an agent client and continue to provide the agent server services, including data collection and aggregation, from the device to which the agent server has migrated.

Abstract: A video scene is displayed in a either a tag mode or a tagless mode. The video scene depicts a plurality of visually perceptible items. The tag mode displays one or more visually perceptible tags in conjunction with the video scene. Each tag is associated with a visually perceptible item appearing in the video scene. The tags are categorized into a plurality of categories. In response to a request to display the video scene in the tag mode for a first one of the plurality of categories, the display device displays the video scene in the tag mode displaying tags in the first one of the categories. In response to a request to display the video scene in the tag mode for a second one of the plurality of categories, the display device displays the video scene in the tag mode displaying tags in the second one of the categories.

Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARDTHIRTYNINE’ abundantly forms attractive meaty and Crunchy seedless berries with a green skin coloration; medium density in large clusters which display a sweet muscat flavor, the fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during July-August in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARDTHIRTYSEVEN’ abundantly forms attractive crunchy seedless berries with a creamy green skin coloration; lax and medium sized clusters which display an aromatic flavor. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during July in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARDTHIRTYSIX’ abundantly forms attractive crunchy seedless berries with a red skin coloration; medium density in medium clusters which display a naturally sweet flavor, the fruit is commonly ready for harvesting during August-September in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARDTHIRTYFIVE’ abundantly forms attractive crunchy seedless berries with a red skin coloration; medium density in large clusters which display a naturally sweet flavor, commonly ready for harvesting during July in San Joaquin Valley of Central Calif., U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: Mobile agents can be deployed to location aware mobile devices within specific regions of interest to achieve specific goals in respect of events occurring in the region of interest. In order to ensure that the agent can persist within the region of interest until the agent goals are achieved, the agent is configured to locate other devices within the region of interest and to propagate itself, by moving or copying itself, to those other devices. When a device hosting the agent exits the region of interest, the agent is terminated, thereby freeing device resources.