Abstract: A device for fitting/removing tires comprising one supporting frame associable with a tire changing machine and movable along one substantially vertical direction of work, to vary the level thereof with respect to a rim of a wheel; one working tool associated in a movable manner with the supporting frame at least between a first working position and a second working position and adapted to interact with a tire to fit/remove the tire on/from the rim; one probe member connected to the supporting frame, adapted to abut against the tire and operatively connected to the working tool in such a way as to activate the displacement thereof with respect to the supporting frame from the first working position to the second working position due to the interaction of the probe member itself with the tire.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising poorly water-soluble drugs (PSDs) and sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB). The compositions are amorphous solid solutions or amorphous solid dispersions where the PSDs are present in the molecular or the amorphous state in the SAIB. The PSDs in amorphous form in the amorphous solid solutions can be stable against crystallization on exposure to elevated temperature and humidity conditions. Oral dosage forms containing the compositions are characterized by a higher dissolution rate in water, a higher serum maximum concentration (Cmax), and/or a greater area under the curve (AUG) than an equivalent oral dosage form without the SAIB.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method for evaluation of sterility in a solution using impedance sensing. In another embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method for evaluation of bioburden in a solution. In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to various devices for evaluation of sterility or bioburden.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to the synthesis and characterization of V2O5/CdE NW/QD heterostructures. The V2O5/CdE heterostructures are versatile new materials constructs for light harvesting, charge separation, and the photocatalytic production of solar fuels; polymorphism of V2O5 and compositional alloying of both components provides for a substantial design space for tuning of interfacial energy offsets. Also provided are a new class of type-II heterostructures composed of cadmium chalcogenide QDs (CdE where E=S, Se, or Te) and ?-V2O5 nanowires (NWs). The synthesis and characterization of V2O5/CdE NW/QD heterostructures, prepared via successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and linker-assisted assembly (LAA), the characterization of their photoinduced charge-transfer reactivity using transient absorption spectroscopy, and their performance in the photocatalytic reduction of protons to hydrogen are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fabrication processing a pre-preg material includes applying electromagnetic heating to a composition including a fiber and a resin. The electromagnetic heating is conducted with at least one fringing field capacitor utilizing radio frequency (RF) alternating current (AC) and controlling cross-linking of the resin in the composition via the electromagnetic heating.

Abstract: Compositions useful as poliovirus immunogens are provided along with methods and compositions for preparing the same. Compositions comprising poliovirus immunogens can enable a host response that includes virus-neutralizing antibodies which can protect the host from infection and/or disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing anionic polymers that are hydrosoluble in an aqueous solution, comprising at least the following successive steps: b) polymerisation, in an aqueous solution, of anionic monomers containing at least 5 mol % of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and/or one of the salts thereof and optionally non-ionic monomers up to a mass concentration of polymer A of between 5 and 40%, b) addition of at least one aldehyde into the solution produced in step a), and c) acidification to a pH of between 3 and 4 of the solution produced in step b). The invention also relates to the use thereof in a paper-making method.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a diffuser headband system. The system may include a diffuser headband formed from an elastic material coupled to a sanitized air generating source that produces sanitized air. The diffuser headband may form a substantially oval shape and include an elastic tube attached to the elastic material. A first portion of the elastic tube may be perforated to include a group of air outlet holes spaced along a surface of the elastic tube. A second portion of the elastic tube may include an inlet that receives the sanitized air from the sanitized air generating source. The air outlet holes receive the sanitized air from the inlet and expel the sanitized air to provide an air shield that encircles a person's body wearing the diffuser headband. The air shield blocks viral aerosol droplets from entering or leaving an airspace occupied by the person wearing the diffuser headband.

Abstract: The proposed technology relates to a plant cultivation assembly (100) and to a method of cultivating a plant (107). The plant cultivation assembly (100) comprises a growth medium support (101), a growth position (108) within the growth medium support (101), and a magnet (103). A magnetic field is generated by the magnet at the growth medium support, the generated magnetic field is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane (102).

Abstract: A method for the production of a hydrophilic coating of a fluoropolymer material, preferably of a fluoropolymer film, includes the steps of: providing an aqueous dispersion of silicate nanoparticles, applying the silicate dispersion to the fluoropolymer material, and drying the applied coating, wherein a coated fluoropolymer material is obtained which has a contact angle with water of less than 30°. The fluoropolymer material thus coated is extremely weather-resistant and exhibits a long service life.

Abstract: A system for measurement of light scattering from a test article includes a light emitting device, configured to emit a light beam onto the test article along light axis, a collection assembly configured to collect scattered light from the test article along a measurement axis that is oriented at a non-zero angle from the light axis, wherein the collection assembly includes a first angular spectral filter, and a second angular spectral filter spaced from the first angular spectral filter along the measurement axis, wherein a position or orientation of at least one of the first angular spectral filter and the second angular spectral is adjustable relative to the measurement axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for compacting a ballast bed of a track with a machine frame supported on rail-based running gears and a height-adjustable stabilising unit connected thereto, comprising a vibration drive and an axle with wheel flange rollers movable on rails of the track, whose distance to each other extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the machine can be varied by means of a spreading drive, as well as a roller clamp that can be pressed against the rails by means of clamping drives. The spreading drive and/or the clamping drives are set up to apply a predefined variable horizontal load force to the rails, whereby a measuring device is arranged to detect a rail head deflection and/or track gauge change caused by the variable load force. In this way, it can be determined by means of the stabilising unit whether the track panel is intrinsically stable.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system for growing plants in a controlled environment. The system includes one or more buildings, each building comprising a plurality of growing pods (e.g., a box-like structure, such as a shipping container), wherein each growing pod comprises an irrigation system. The system further comprises a central environment system, wherein the central environment system is configured to control environmental conditions of the plurality of growing pods. The growing pods may be modular in design such that the system may be expanded in a modular manner.

Abstract: A machine for unwinding and rewinding a covering tape (800) includes a first support shaft to coaxially receive a reel of covering tape, a second support shaft, parallel to and distanced from the first support shaft, which is adapted to coaxially receive a tubular support, a motor adapted to put the second support shaft in rotation around its own axis, a plurality of contrast rollers arranged around the second support shaft and oriented parallel thereto, and a movement apparatus adapted to move the contrast rollers towards and away from the axis of the second support shaft.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87470849 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87470849, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87470849, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87470849, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87470849. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87470849. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87470849, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 87470849 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 03440554 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 03440554, to the plants of soybean cultivar 03440554, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 03440554, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 03440554. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03440554. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03440554, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 03440554 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 01310057 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 01310057, to the plants of soybean cultivar 01310057, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 01310057, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 01310057. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01310057. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01310057, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 01310057 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A yarn tensioning device capable of delivering yarn under tension from a spool to a braiding, weaving or knitting machine consisting of a base and a center rod mounted perpendicular to the said base serving to locates the spool while allowing it to pivotally rotate. The device further includes a pawl jointed to the base either via a pin joint or via a flexural hinge and operates in conjunction with a ratchet solidly attached to the spool. The device further includes a compliant yarn guiding means which ensure that yarn reels off at an essentially constant tension. The yarn reel-off tension can be adjusted by modifying the operating length of a stiffening spring using a screw and jam-nut pair, and by limiting the maximum deflection of the compliant yarn guiding means.

Abstract: A process for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the process as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the process. The process also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil. An apparatus for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the apparatus. The apparatus also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil.