Abstract: Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level.

Abstract: Ring support/holder attachable to either a portable device or a card holder for a portable device. The support/holder includes a main attaching portion that utilizes an attachment surface, an outer circumferential surface, and an axial length that is less than a diameter of the outer circumferential surface. A ring is mounted to the main attaching portion and is capable of moving between a retracted position to an extended position. In the retracted position, an inner circumferential surface of the ring surrounds the outer circumferential surface. In the extended position, the inner circumferential surface does not surround the outer circumferential surface.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level.

Abstract: A radiant heating apparatus having a tube, a partial enclosure device and a heating wing. The heating wing has a wing proximal end that connects to the partial enclosure device's exterior surface. The heating wing also has a wing distal end that obliquely extends outwardly in relation to the partial enclosure device and toward a first direction. The heating wing, except at the wing proximal end, and the partial enclosure device's exterior surface are spaced apart so the heating wing re-directs second direction heat energy in the first direction.

Abstract: Card holder for a portable device that includes a main opening for receiving at least one card, a back side securable to the portable device, a front wall and a member or plate.

Abstract: A tissue anchor insertion system for inserting a tissue anchor into a body tissue such as bone, comprising a cutting device having a sharp leading end to create an aperture in the bone for insertion of the tissue anchor therein. The cutting device is deployed through a sleeve which is a close fit with the cutting device. The distal end of the sleeve is typically configured to penetrate the tissue in which the tissue anchor is to be inserted. A tissue anchor is also deployed through the sleeve, after the sleeve is in position, on a delivery device configured to support the tissue anchor during its insertion into the tissue. Typically the leading end of the sleeve is embedded within the tissue when the tissue anchor emerges from the distal end during the insertion process, so the tissue anchor is not damaged by insertion through the tissue.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, apparatus and method of manufacturing an apparatus; all to produce hydrogen gas, particularly synthesis gas. Preferred embodiments of the invention include an alpha alumina membrane which has been treated with a TiO2 wash coat on one side and has an active gamma alumina layer on an opposite side. A metal catalyst, preferably rhodium, is deposited within the pores of the alumina. Oxygen travels through the membrane and is activated before contacting methane on the other side of the membrane and forming synthesis gas through partial oxidation of the methane. Embodiments of the invention have a number of benefits including the high conversion rate of oxygen (100%), the separate feed streams of methane and oxygen which allow for optimal ratios to be used without danger of explosion, and the opportunity to vary the feed rates without changing the products formed.

Abstract: A surgical guide device comprises first and second limbs pivotally connected together, with a respective guide sleeve pivotally attached to each limb. Each guide sleeve has a bore through the sleeve that can guide a drill bit or bone fixing for insertion into a fragmented bone portion. The device has an orientation mechanism adapted to change the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to the limbs as the limbs move relative to one another, so as to maintain the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to one another during pivotal movement of the limbs.

Abstract: A process utilising the gases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen to produce alcohols directly, comprises the steps of bringing a fluid mixture comprising carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen into contact with the surfaces of a supported tubular porous catalyst membrane having a range of pore sizes including micropores, mesopores and macropores, controlling the temperature of the said catalyst membrane, maintaining a pressure over said catalyst membrane of from 88 to 600 kPa, and recovering alcohol containing product formed by contact of the fluid mixture with said catalyst membrane.

Abstract: A polymer having a structure according to the following formula (I): wherein: A represents a hydrophilic group; B represents a hydrophobic aromatic group such as 5-dimethylamino-1-naphthalenesulfonyl (Dansyl), 9-fluorenylmethoxy carbonyl (Fmoc) and naphthalene (Naphth); D and E independently represent amine groups; F represents an amine group, the amine group being substituted with a B group and an A group, or the amine group being a quaternary ammonium moiety; wherein W, X, Y and Z each independently have values greater than or equal to (1), especially in the range of (1) to (10).

Abstract: A container includes a container body, at least one groove or recess arranged on the container body, and a removable wrist band at least partially disposed in the at least one groove or recess. The wrist band is removable from the at least one groove or recess and wearable on a user's wrist. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A surface treatment material useful in making coatings to be applied to fomitic surfaces to inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms, especially bacteria, comprises a photocatalytic component consisting of a metal oxide catalyst together with a metal dopant acting as an upconversion luminescence agent, for example based upon ErCl3, TiO2, Er(NO3)3/TiO2, NdCl3/TiO2, Nd(NO3)3/TiO2, GdCl3/TiO2, Gd(NO3)/TiO2, and optionally including other metals, especially a transition metal such as silver, provides antimicrobial activity in the dark, and enhanced antibacterial activity when exposed to wavelengths in the range of 350 to 790 nm, and thus finds utility in the healthcare, leisure and food industries.

Abstract: A process utilising the gases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen to produce alcohols directly, comprises the steps of bringing a fluid mixture comprising carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen into contact with the surfaces of a supported tubular porous catalyst membrane having a range of pore sizes including micropores, mesopores and macropores, controlling the temperature of the said catalyst membrane, maintaining a pressure over said catalyst membrane of from 88 to 600 kPa, and recovering alcohol containing product formed by contact of the fluid mixture with said catalyst membrane.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, apparatus and method of manufacturing an apparatus; all to produce hydrogen gas, particularly synthesis gas. Preferred embodiments of the invention include an alpha alumina membrane which has been treated with a TiO2 wash coat on one side and has an active gamma alumina layer on an opposite side. A metal catalyst, preferably rhodium, is deposited within the pores of the alumina. Oxygen travels through the membrane and is activated before contacting methane on the other side of the membrane and forming synthesis gas through partial oxidation of the methane. Embodiments of the invention have a number of benefits including the high conversion rate of oxygen (100%), the separate feed streams of methane and oxygen which allow for optimal ratios to be used without danger of explosion, and the opportunity to vary the feed rates without changing the products formed.

Abstract: Flavonoid-type compounds of the Formula (II); in which R1 is alkyl C2 to C20, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are any one or more of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or benzyl, especially 7-decyl-3-hydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopy-ran-4-one or 7-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one provide fluorescent probes and antioxidants, and are useful in discriminating healthy and stressed cells.