Abstract: The present invention relates to a walking assistance robot load compensation system which cancels out the load of a walking assistance robot worn by a walking trainee, the walking assistance robot load compensation system comprising a dynamic compensation part compensating for changes to a dynamic load according to the displacement or the inertia of the walking assistance robot, the dynamic compensation part, which may compensate for a changing dynamic load of the walking assistance robot, comprising: a first plate which is movable in association with the displacement or inertia; a second plate which is spaced apart from the first plate and is movable in association with the walking assistance robot; a connection wire which is connected to the first and second plates and movable in association with the first plate and the second plate; and a dynamic compensation unit which applies resistance force to the connection wire to suppress changes to the dynamic load of the walking assistance robot.

Abstract: A blocking device for fastening orthoses used in the orthopedic-rehabilitation sector to parts of the body of a person comprises a casing housing a cable wound on a reel by the rotation of a knob restrained to the casing during the winding stage and partially releasable from the casing by pushing and/or pulling the knob, in order to operate with respect to a ratchet-type non-return system, wherein the ratchet-type non-return system consists of elastic tabs which are part of the casing, and an inner toothed edge of the knob.

Abstract: Provided is a hazardous facility control method performed by a central server. The hazardous facility control method includes: receiving a maintenance mode setting request and a tag of a worker recognized by a safety device provided in a hazardous facility; authenticating the worker based on the tag; setting, to a locked state, an operation screen of a facility control device capable of controlling the hazardous facility, so as to block another worker from controlling the hazardous facility; and releasing a lock of the safety device so as to allow the worker to access the hazardous facility, and setting a state of the hazardous facility to a maintenance mode.

Abstract: An articulated coupling or joint (10) for orthopedic braces or orthoses comprises a pair of bars or uprights (14, 15), a proximal end of each of these being rotatingly mounted around an axis defined by its rotation pin (25), this proximal end of the bars or uprights being toothed and engaging with a common grooved cylindrical cursor (20) translatable along an additional axis, the other distal end of the respective bars (14, 15) being fixable to a portion of the body of the patient to be treated.

Abstract: A programmed computer system receives an imaging study of the patient including metadata associated with the study. The metadata are analyzed to determine an anatomic region represented by the study. Additional imaging studies for the same patient are requested and the metadata associated with the additional studies are analyzed to determine relevant studies for the same or adjacent anatomic regions. Once the relevant prior studies have been identified, the computer requests the images associated with the identified prior imaging studies including the associated reports for review by a physician or other medical personnel.

Abstract: A straw inspection apparatus for inspecting whether or not a straw sheet is defective comprises: a main body for guiding the transfer of a straw sheet; a driving unit for transferring the straw sheet; a first inspection module for inspecting whether or not foreign materials are present in the straw sheet moving in the main body; a second inspection module for inspecting the exterior of the straw sheet; a controller for determining whether or not the straw sheet is defective based on the inspection results of the first inspection module and the second inspection module; and a cutting unit for separating the straw sheet which is determined to be defective.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide compression system is disclosed. The system comprises at as a first compressor stage and a second compressor stage arranged in series, at least one inter-stage heat exchanger arranged to receive a compressed gas containing carbon dioxide flowing from the first compressor stage into the second compressor stage and to remove waste heat from the compressed gas, and an energy conversion unit, wherein at least part of the waste heat is recovered and transformed into mechanical energy.

Abstract: A protective head cover for an animal is disclosed, the protective head cover comprising a first rectangular cover portion (1) adjustably fastenable around the neck of the animal and a second closed curvilinear cover portion (2) comprising a tangential edge which attaches to the first cover portion, and tapering outward sections on either side of the tangential edge, the second cover portion being adjustably fastenable and is adapted to cover at least the occiput and ears of the animal, a first fastener part (3) located on the first cover portion and near the tangential edge of the second cover portion, the first fastener part being adapted to attach to a second fastener part (4) on the second cover portion, wherein the first and the second fastener parts are located on a first axis (5) perpendicular to the tangential edge of the second cover portion, wherein, the first and the second fastener parts can be adjustably fastened to each other so as to vary an amount of overlap between the first and the second co

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and system for removing debris from a surface of a plate. The apparatus has a cleaning area and a pair of brushes disposed in the cleaning area with the bristles of a first brush facing toward the bristles of the second brush so that debris is scraped off the plate as the plate is pushed through the bristles. The cleaning area may be defined by a container or an opening in a work surface. Brush mounting mechanisms mount the brushes to opposing sidewalls of the container or opposing interior surfaces of the opening. Preferably, the brush mounting mechanisms and brushes are cooperatively configured so the bristles of the brushes overlap each other where the plate will be pushed through the bristles. The mounting mechanisms may comprise a clip that engages a sidewall or an attachment mechanism that engages the interior surface. The system includes the apparatus.

Abstract: A method is described for attenuating the oscillation of a ship, which includes a controller of a drive adapted to move at least one fin to allow stabilizing the ship, when the ship is at zero speed, anchored, wherein the motion of such at least one fin comprises an initial acceleration step, an intermediate step at constant speed and a final deceleration step. In the initial acceleration step, such at least one fin can start from a first angular position, while in the final deceleration step, such at least one fin can reach a second angular position corresponding to minimum or null values of effects opposite to those of the acceleration and constant speed steps of such at least one fin to allow maximizing the useful roll moment generated by such at least one fin.

Abstract: Ski boot comprising a rigid shell which is shaped so as to accommodate the foot of the user, and has a lower part structured to couple with a ski binding device; a rigid cuff which is shaped so as to surround the lower part of the leg of the user, and is pivotally jointed to the shell thus to be able to pivot about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the midplane of the boot, and shell closing means adapted to selectively tighten the shell on the foot of the user; the shell comprising a substantially basin-shaped casing which is superiorly provided with a main opening from which the leg of the user comes out, and with a longitudinal slit that branches from said main opening and extends along the casing towards the front tip of the shell; the shell closing means being placed at the longitudinal fissure.

Abstract: A programmed computer system receives an imaging study of the patient including metadata associated with the study. The metadata are analyzed to determine an anatomic region represented by the study. Additional imaging studies for the same patient are requested and the metadata associated with the additional studies are analyzed to determine relevant studies for the same or adjacent anatomic regions. Once the relevant prior studies have been identified, the computer requests the images associated with the identified prior imaging studies including the associated reports for review by a physician or other medical personnel.

Abstract: Described is a mobile plant for the aspiration, treatment, suppression and depuration of fumes and/or dust and/or gaseous mixtures coming from processing of metals or other materials, and in particular from the processing of the metals with flame cutting, by means of which even small production units or larger production units but with limited quantities of materials to be processed or processed in an occasional manner with significant emission of fumes and/or dust can prevent the dispersion into the atmosphere of the fumes and/or dust and can treat the fumes and dust; according to this invention, the mobile plant for the aspiration, treatment, suppression and depuration of fumes and/or dust and/or gaseous mixtures coming from processing of metals or other materials comprises two separate units which integrate and act in conjunction with each other: a removable and transportable hood which is movable from a processing area to a standby area, under which the processing is performed which cause fumes and dust,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a walking training apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insert for a passport booklet data sheet, formed by a multilayer complex having at least a first layer and a second layer having a hinge that has a folding zone where the insert is intended to be sewn or stapled into a passport booklet, said second layer having, in combination, at least one layer of plastics material and at least one metal reinforcing layer that together form an extension which extends a certain distance beyond said folding zone of the hinge, so as to reinforce the resistance of said data sheet to being ripped out and torn with respect to the passport booklet, characterized in that said layer of plastics material and said metal reinforcing layer extend over the entire surface area of the insert.

Abstract: Provided is a hazardous facility control method performed by a central server. The hazardous facility control method includes: receiving a maintenance mode setting request and a tag of a worker recognized by a safety device provided in a hazardous facility; authenticating the worker based on the tag; setting, to a locked state, an operation screen of a facility control device capable of controlling the hazardous facility, so as to block another worker from controlling the hazardous facility; and releasing a lock of the safety device so as to allow the worker to access the hazardous facility, and setting a state of the hazardous facility to a maintenance mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting a surface of a cylindrical body includes an arranging unit configured to arrange a plurality of cylindrical bodies at regular intervals; and a circular conveyor configured to rotate while keeping in contact with the arranging unit, receive the arranged cylindrical bodies in order and move the received cylindrical bodies in a circumferential direction. Further, the apparatus includes a plurality of clamp units configured to be arranged around a circumstance of the circular conveyor at predetermined intervals, receive the cylindrical bodies in order; and a photographing unit configured to photograph surfaces of the clamped cylindrical bodies in order. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a control unit configured to analyze the surface of each of the cylindrical bodies and determine whether the surface is defective or not.