Abstract: A disposable facemask is provided having a filter body with an opening sized to cover the nose and mouth of a wearer. The filter body further includes an outer mask layer and an inner mask layer, and one or more intermediate layers disposed between the outer and inner mask layers. At least one of the intermediate layers is a nonwoven web layer including thermoplastic filaments formed from a random copolymer, or a random copolymer blended with a homopolymer.

Abstract: A handheld medical diagnostic device integrates at least seven sensor modules, including a high-magnification camera, otoscope camera, stethoscope, infrared thermometer, EKG, pulse oximeter, body composition monitor, glucometer, and/or hematology analyzer. The device features a system-on-chip (SoC) processor for intelligent data management, edge computing, and cloud-based AI processing, while applying privacy-preserving techniques. A wireless transceiver enables data transmission and reception between the sensors, edge compute nodes, and cloud platforms. The ergonomically designed housing includes a display with a force-sensitive layer for user input and navigation. The high-magnification camera module offers 300× magnification for visualizing blood cells and skin, with an annular LED array, encryption engine, and physically unclonable function (PUF) circuit. The otoscope camera module features a narrow profile for ear, nose, and throat imaging, with an annular LED array.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a visual time-temperature indicator which comprises a first and a second element each comprising a hydrogel, wherein said first element further comprises at least one alkalinizing agent, and said second element comprising further at least one food colouring.

Abstract: A gas burner for caravans, boats or vehicles in general includes an injector holder to be applied in correspondence with an opening intended to be made in a hob of a caravan, boat or vehicle in general. The injector holder includes at least one injector connected to at least one gas inlet. The burner also includes a flame spreader which is positioned above the injector holder and includes at least one duct in fluid communication with the injector and with at least one distribution chamber of the combustible mixture, to generate at least one crown of flames. The burner further includes: a lid, resting on said flame spreader, delimiting the distribution chamber of the combustible mixture at the top; locking means to prevent or limit movement between the flame spreader and the lid and means for magnetically connecting the injector holder with the flame spreader and/or the lid.

Abstract: An electrical machine includes a stator assembly coupled to an engine stator component of a propulsion engine. The stator assembly includes a stator support assembly fixedly attached to the engine stator component and a stator disposed on a supporting surface of the stator support structure. The electrical machine also includes a rotor assembly including a rotor support structure connected to a shaft of the propulsion engine and a rotor attached to the rotor support structure such that the rotor is disposed radially inward of the stator. The rotor exchanges rotational energy with the shaft to operate as either an electrical motor or an electrical generator.

Abstract: A method for analysing mass spectral data of a substance comprises identifying a plurality of candidate chemical structure sets for the substance, each set being identified using one or more respective properties of the mass spectral data. The method comprises determining a level of similarity between candidate chemical structures from different candidate chemical structure sets, so as to determine a likelihood that one of the candidate chemical structures represents the substance.

Abstract: A membrane gas separator with a built-in valve along with a method of open and closing the membrane gas separator are disclosed herein. The membrane separator contains an inlet chamber, hollow selective fibres, an outlet chamber, a central core element and a flushing space. The membrane separator contains a built-in combined valve in the outlet chamber and a the central space and a check valve at an inlet manifold. The built-in valve contains a throttling section to ensure a reduced backflow of a final product from the outlet manifold to the inner space of hollow fibres, and the sealing section to stop the flow of the flushing medium from the outlet chamber to the flushing space when no inlet medium flows through the separator. The method of opening of the membrane separator includes opening of the sealing section and subsequent opening and deactivation of the throttling section.

Abstract: Heat exchanger for a refrigerant fluid loop, the heat exchanger comprising at least one outlet configured to allow a refrigerant fluid to exit the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger comprising a core and a tank, that comprises said outlet, and the heat exchanger comprising at least one filter, wherein the at least one filter is adapted to filter the refrigerant fluid that exits the tank and in that the at least one filter is flat. The heat exchanger includes a connection block, housing the at least one filter, attached to the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An aircraft defining a longitudinal centerline and extending between a forward end and an aft end is provided. The aircraft comprises a fuselage extending between the forward end of the aircraft and the aft end of the aircraft; a wing assembly extending laterally outwardly with respect to the longitudinal centerline from a portion of the fuselage; an unducted turbofan engine including an unducted fan that defines a plurality of fan wakes; and a pylon fairing that connects the unducted turbofan engine to the wing assembly, the pylon fairing defining a pylon fairing dihedral, wherein the pylon fairing dihedral is in a direction opposite the incoming fan flow swirl and associated sheared profiles of fan wakes upon arrival at the pylon leading edge.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having multiple segments is described. The heat exchanger includes a pair of manifolds, having tubes extending therein. Further, a first blocking element is provided in a manifold to divide the tubes into a first set of tubes and a second set of tubes having a fluid communication with each other. Further, a second blocking element is provided in the manifold, corresponding to the second set of tubes, to further divide the second set of tubes into a first segment of tubes and a second segment of tubes. Further, an inlet is provided on the manifold to introduce the heat exchange fluid to the first set of tubes. Further, a plurality of outlets provided on the manifold to receive the heat exchange fluid from the second set of tubes.

Abstract: An article of fire rated glass and method of producing the same prepared by selecting a sheet of clear float annealed glass of at least 19 millimeters in thickness and providing the edge of the sheet substantially free of imperfections. The glass sheet is then specially tempered at a temperature of at least 575 degrees Celsius for a period of at least 750 seconds, followed by a cooling step.

Abstract: A gas burner for a hob includes: an injector holder, a base that can be positioned on the injector holder, a lid that can be positioned on the base. The lid, the base and the injector holder are superposed along a direction. The injector holder includes: at least one injector arranged so as to be aligned substantially along the Z direction, at least one concave support body which internally delimits a cavity in which a corresponding injector is mounted, and one and only gas inlet which is in fluid communication with said at least one injector. The base and the lid have a substantially elongated shape along an X direction, the extension along the X direction being greater than the extension along a Y direction where the X and Y directions are perpendicular both to each other and to the Z-direction.

Abstract: A lifting platform for motor vehicles includes: a platform for receiving a motor vehicle; at least one actuator mounted on the platform; at least two pairs of flexible traction elements, constrained with one end to fixed points and configured to be subjected to traction by the at least one actuator and thus cause the lifting of the platform; return means of the flexible traction elements and a carriage, stably attached to the at least one actuator and sliding along longitudinal rails, which are fixed to the platform and are constituted by metal guide profiles of rollers, mounted idle on the carriage, or by runners. The profiles are provided with a horizontal sliding wing of the rollers or shoes, presenting openings for engagement of locking devices applied to the carriage itself, to which the other end of the flexible traction elements is stably fixed.

Abstract: Provided is the OFF-VENT breathing system. The system uses novel combinations of the venturi effect, PEEP adapters, HMEs, and the adaptation of a novel oxygen delivery system for the creation of high flow therapy to maintain open airways while maintaining access to the patient's airways for medical instruments, other accessories, or to assist breathing in general. The system is designed to create high flow oxygen therapy in a manner that does not require the use of ventilators, active heating humidifiers and other expensive equipment. Embodiments described include a novel integration of the venturi system into a nasal cannula apparatus, and the novel combination of the venturi effect and a PEEP adapter into breathing systems that might include hyperinflation and Mapleson circuits.

Abstract: A screen for an aeronautical gas turbine engine includes a plurality of first filaments and a plurality of second filaments. The plurality of second filaments define a plurality of openings with the plurality of first filaments. The plurality of first filaments and the plurality of second filaments define a first arrangement in which the plurality of first filaments are perpendicular to the plurality of second filaments. Upon application of a force to the screen, at least some of the plurality of first filaments and at least some of the plurality of second filaments are configured to translate from the first arrangement to a second arrangement in which a size of at least one of the openings is configured to change from a first size to a second size.

Abstract: A method of selecting, purchasing and receiving a cannabis product by a consumer includes purchasing a cannabis-related magazine; downloading a cannabis-related software application on mobile communication device; initiating operation, at the mobile communication device, of the cannabis-related software application; and/or scanning a QR code on a page of the cannabis-related magazine, utilizing a camera of the mobile communication device, the QR code related to a cannabis strain that the consumer has identified. The method further includes downloading digital content files associated with the cannabis strain to the mobile communication device; and displaying the digital content files associated with the cannabis strain on a monitor or screen of the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A hinge assembly including a first fitment portion, a second fitment portion, and a link assembly including at least seven hinge axes. The linkage assembly includes two levers directly pivotally mounted to the first fitment portion. The hinge assembly further includes a damping device pivotally mounted between the said two levers.

Abstract: A sensor assembly and a refrigerant sensing system for air conditioning systems can include a sensor controller, a sensor electrically connected to the sensor controller and configured to output sensor data to the sensor controller, and a housing having an interior space enclosing the sensor controller and the sensor. The housing includes a first end and a second end and a barrier disposed between the first end and the second end sealingly separating the interior space. The first end supports the sensor and includes a plurality of openings exposing the sensor to an external environment. The second end supports the sensor controller and substantially prevents the sensor controller from being exposed to the external environment.