Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material for shielding electromagnetic radiation, a raw material for additive manufacturing methods and a product comprising the material as well as a method of manufacturing the product. The composite material according to the invention can serve as a material protecting electronic elements, electronic devices or living organisms from electromagnetic radiation in the microwave and terahertz range (0.3-10000 GHz).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for Natural Language Processing (NLP) of real world documents. The system and method combine various models not previously combined and overcome the challenges of this combination. Models include an encoder-decoder model, a spatial model, and a multi-modal model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high-efficiency encapsulation of hydrophilic substances in the hydrophilic space of unilamellar liposomes. High-efficiency encapsulation is achieved by the use of a polyhydric alcohol selected from propylene glycol or glycerine for dissolving the hydrophobic compounds forming the lipid bilayer of the liposomes. The invention provides unilamellar liposomes (UL) as well as a method for preparing same by way of low temperature extrusion. The invention also relates to use of these UL in the manufacturing of a medicament, a cosmetic product, a food additive or a disinfectant.

Abstract: A generator assembly includes a stator assembly coupled to an engine stator component of a propulsion engine, the stator assembly including: a stator support structure fixedly attached to the engine stator component; a stator disposed on a supporting surface of the stator support; a manifold coupled to the stator support, the manifold defining a connection volume and including at least one coolant opening at a connection end of the manifold; and an electrical connector extending between the stator and a connection device disposed on the connection end. The generator assembly also includes a rotor assembly comprising a rotor support structure connected to a shaft of the propulsion engine and a rotor attached to the rotor support structure, wherein the rotor rotates in conjunction with the shaft to generate a power signal that travels through the electrical connector to the connection device.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a feeding apparatus for feeding a single-layer stream of tobacco industry's rod-like articles (2) comprising a first feeding channel (10) adapted to convey the rod-like articles (2) in the form of a mass flow (MF), a second feeding channel (11) provided with a lower conveyor (16), adapted to convey the rod-like articles (2) in the form of the mass flow (MF), whereas the second feeding channel (11) is flow-connected with the first feeding channel (10), a storage container (3) adapted to filling with the rod-like articles (2), flow-connected with the second feeding channel (11), an outlet conveyor (5, 30) provided with a bearing surface (5A, 30A) comprising grooves (23, 31), adapted to take the rod-like articles (2) from the storage container (3) and convey the rod-like articles (2) in the form of a single-layer stream (SF) of rod-like articles (2), characterised in that the bottom of the storage container (3) is formed by the lower conveyor (16) of the second feeding channel (11)

Abstract: Heat exchanging module (1) comprising at least a heat exchanger (2) between two fluids and a housing (6), said housing (6) having at least an inner frame (20) and an outer frame (60), the inner frame (20) being arranged for holding the heat exchanger (2), the outer frame (60) being arranged for holding the inner frame (20), characterized in that the inner frame (20) and the outer frame (60) are separated by a non-null distance (100) configured to form a thermal isolation between the heat exchanger (2) and a surrounding environment of the housing (6).

Abstract: Electric fluid heater for a vehicle, including a heating block with an inlet and an outlet for the fluid, a first channel for the fluid intended to flow between the inlet and the outlet, a first tube and a second tube with opposing ends mounted in headers, the tubes having heating elements. The first channel is delimited by a top plate and a bottom plate sealingly connected to the first tube, the second tube and the headers.

Abstract: Veterinary compositions comprising an essential oil such as parsley seed oil, lovage seed oil, and/or celery seed oil are disclosed. The essential oil is present in the form of a complex with a mixture of organic acids such as four acids of valeric acid, isovaleric acid, lactic acid, butyric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, formic acid, benzoic acid, pelargonic acid, salicylic acid, malonic acid, citric acid, phthalic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, malic acid, shikimic acid, fumaric acid, mandelic acid, cinnamic acid or derivatives thereof and a metal such as iron, bismuth, zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, silver, gold, platinum, tungsten, germanium, tin, strontium, antimony, or salts or oxides thereof. The composition may be for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases caused by protozoa in animals. Methods of manufacturing the veterinary compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Veterinary compositions including an essential oil such as anise oil, cinnamon oil, tarragon oil, clove oil, dill oil, Balsam of Peru, Ballota oil, star anise oil, and/or calamus oil are disclosed. The essential oil may be present in the form of a complex with a mixture of organic acids such as four of valeric acid, isovaleric acid, lactic acid, butyric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, formic acid, benzoic acid, pelargonic acid, salicylic acid, malonic acid, citric acid, phthalic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, malic acid, shikimic acid, fumaric acid, mandelic acid, cinnamic or derivatives thereof and a metal such as molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, chromium, zinc, bismuth, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, and/or their salts or oxides. The compositions may be used for the treatment and/or prevention of protozoan diseases in animals. Methods of manufacturing the veterinary compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine defining a central axis extending along an axial direction and including a rotating shaft extending at least partially along the axial direction. The seal assembly includes a first component coupled to a fixed structure or drivingly coupled to the rotating shaft. The seal assembly further includes a rotating component drivingly coupled to the rotating shaft of the gas turbine engine. Additionally, the first component and rotating component define an annular gap therebetween. The seal assembly also includes one or more flanges extending from the stationary component, the rotating component, or both. The flange(s) include a base and an external surface extending into the annular gap from the base to a tip. Additionally, the flange(s) defines an inlet port on the external surface fluidly coupled to an outlet port at the tip. As such, the flange(s) forms a seal within the annular gap.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing multi-segment rod-like articles (R), the device comprising: a feeding unit (5) for feeding a train of segments (S1, S2, S3), the feeding unit (5) comprising a feeding wheel (8), a transporter (9) for transporting a wrapper (10) having a form of a tape and the segments (S1, S2, S3) on the belt (13) along a guide (14) provided with an inlet part (14-I), a forming unit (11) for forming a continuous rod (CR) from the segments (S1, S2, S3), a cutting head (12) for cutting the continuous rod (CR) into individual multi-segment rod-like articles (R), wherein the feeding wheel (8) is located above the inlet part (14-I) of the guide (14).

Abstract: Veterinary compositions comprising an essential oil such as cedar oil, tea oil, cardamom oil, lavender oil, cubeb oil, eucalyptus oil, mint oil, juniper oil, cypress oil, lemongrass oil, spruce oil, pine oil, fir oil, Douglas fir oil, wormwood oil, caraway oil, cumin oil, patchouli oil, sage oil, Inula oil, tansy oil, angelica oil calamus oil, ginger oil, thyme oil, Origanum oil, rosemary oil, nutmeg oil, coriander oil, geranium oil, carrot seed oil, yarrow herb or flower oil are disclosed. The essential oil may be present in the form of a complex with an organic acid or a mixture of organic acids including valerian, isovalerian, lactic, butyric, acetic, propionic, formic, benzoic, pelargonic, salicylic, malonic, citric, phthalic, tartaric, oxalic, malic, shikintic, fumaric, almond, cinnamic or derivatives thereof, and a metal including molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, chromium, zinc, bismuth, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, or salts or oxides thereof.

Abstract: A hybrid-electric propulsion system is provided. In one example aspect, the hybrid-electric propulsion system includes a power converter and a propulsor. The propulsor includes a gas turbine engine having a shaft and one or more bearings supporting the shaft. The propulsor also includes an electric machine electrically coupled with the power converter. The electric machine includes a stator assembly and a rotor assembly. The rotor assembly has a rotor and a rotor connection assembly. The rotor connection assembly operatively couples the rotor with the shaft. The rotor connection assembly has an insulated joint for interrupting common mode electric current from flowing from the rotor of the electric machine to the shaft. A grounding device is included to electrically ground the shaft. The power converter includes an electromagnetic interference filter to reduce common mode voltage reaching the electric machine.

Abstract: A system of luminaires, which are connected to one another within a mesh network, and which interoperate in accordance with the disclosed method. A receiving luminaire receives a notification message from a second luminaire. The second luminaire can be the luminaire that originates a notification message as a result of sensing occupancy in its vicinity, or the luminaire can be an intermediary node that is relaying the notification message from another luminaire. The notification message comprises a first source address and a first light level. The receiving luminaire modifies a first light output of its lamp, wherein the first light output is based on: (i) the first light level, (ii) a distance between (a) the receiving luminaire and (b) a node corresponding to the first source address, and (iii) whether or not the first source address is a member of a first set of neighbor addresses.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine defining a spanwise direction, a root end, a tip end, a leading edge end, and trailing edge end is provided. The airfoil includes: a body extending along the spanwise direction between the root end and the tip end, the body formed of a composite material; and a sculpted leading edge member attached to the body positioned at the leading edge end of the airfoil, the sculped leading edge member formed at least in part of a metal material and defining a non-linear patterned leading edge of the airfoil.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine including a first turbine rotor assembly having a plurality of first turbine rotor blades extended within a gas flowpath, and a second turbine rotor assembly positioned aft along the gas flowpath of the first turbine rotor assembly. The second turbine rotor assembly is rotatably separate from the first turbine rotor assembly. A casing surrounds the first turbine rotor assembly. The casing has a unitary, integral outer casing wall extended forward of the first turbine rotor assembly and aft of the first turbine rotor assembly. The casing includes a plurality of vanes extended from the outer casing wall and through the gas flowpath aft of the first turbine rotor assembly and forward of the second turbine rotor assembly. The casing includes a plurality of walls forming thermal control rings extended outward along the radial direction from the outer casing wall. The outer casing wall and the thermal control rings is a unitary, integral structure.