Abstract: The present disclosure concerns aluminum conductor alloys having increased creep resistance, aluminum products comprising same and process using same. In some embodiments, the aluminum conductor alloy comprises, in weight percent: up to about 0.10 Si; up to about 0.5 Fe; up to about 0.30 Cu; between about 0.02 and about 0.1 Mg; up to about 0.04 B; and the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns composite material having improved strength at elevated temperatures. The composite material comprises a matrix of an aluminum alloy (comprising, in weight percent, Si 0.05-0.30, Fe 0.04-0.6, Mn 0.80-1.50, Mg 0.80-1.50 and the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities) as well as particles of a filler material dispersed within the matrix. The matrix can optionally comprise Cu and/or Mo. In some embodiments, the composite material comprises, as a filler material, B4C as well as an additive selected from the group consisting of Ti, Cr, V, Nb, Zr, Sr, Sc and any combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides processes for making such composite materials.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy composition includes, in weight percent: less than or equal to 0.70 iron; less than or equal to 0.30 silicon; and less than or equal to 0.30 copper, with the balance being aluminum and other elements, with the other elements being present at up to 0.05 weight percent each and up to 0.15 weight percent total. The alloy is homogenized at a temperature of 520° C. to 570° C. for 2-10 hours. The volume phase fraction of a-AlFeSi phase present in the homogenized aluminum alloy product may be at least 10%.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns aluminum conductor alloys having increased creep resistance, aluminum products comprising same and process using same. In some embodiments, the aluminum conductor alloy comprises, in weight percent: up to about 0.10 Si; up to about 0.5 Fe; up to about 0.30 Cu; between about 0.02 and about 0.1 Mg; up to about 0.04 B; and the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a plant extract or active fraction thereof for inhibiting an herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, wherein the plant is a: Cornus species; Achillea species; Trifolium species; Trillium species; and/or Plantago species. The present invention also provides plant extracts, active fractions, and compositions kits comprising same.

Abstract: The method can include the steps of: providing a given current across each one of a plurality of current paths linking two opposite faces of the anode, the current paths being dispersed along a median plane located between the two opposite faces; measuring a voltage value independently across each one of a plurality of voltage paths linking the two opposite faces of the anode, each one of the plurality of voltage paths being positioned adjacent to a corresponding one of the current paths and forming a corresponding pair therewith, the path pairs thus being dispersed along the median plane; and processing an independent resistivity value for each one of the path pairs based at least on its given current and its measured voltage value.

Abstract: The method can determine physical properties of the ground stepped upon by a user wearing a footwear incorporating an accelerometer, and includes: receiving a raw signal from the accelerometer during at least one step being taken by the user on the ground; identifying, in the received raw signal, at least one characteristic signature; associating the at least one characteristic signature to physical properties of the ground; and generating a signal indicating the physical properties based on said association. The generated signal can further be used to advise a user of a risk of falling based on at least the physical properties of the ground.

Abstract: An electrical generator assembly including a central rotatable shaft (12) having a winding assembly (26) mounted thereto for rotation therewith, a rotatable permanent magnet assembly (28) surrounding the winding assembly (26) adjacent thereto and in use cooperating therewith to induce a current in the winding assembly (26), and a drive system (38, 138, 238, 338, 438) drivingly interconnecting the central shaft (12) and the permanent magnet assembly (28), the drive system (38, 138, 238, 338, 438) defining a relative rotational speed between the permanent magnet assembly (28) and the winding assembly (26) which is greater than an absolute rotational speed of the winding assembly (26). A method of powering an electrical system (22) on a rotating rotor blade (18) supported by a rotating mast (12) is also discussed.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising same is provided. An extract of a plant belonging to a species of Populus, the extract comprising this compound is also provided. These can be used as antibacterial for treating bacterial infection.

Abstract: The method can determine physical properties of the ground stepped upon by a user wearing a footwear incorporating an accelerometer, and includes: receiving a raw signal from the accelerometer during at least one step being taken by the user on the ground; identifying, in the received raw signal, at least one characteristic signature; associating the at least one characteristic signature to physical properties of the ground; and generating a signal indicating the physical properties based on said association. The generated signal can further be used to advise a user of a risk of falling based on at least the physical properties of the ground.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising same is provided. An extract of a plant belonging to a species of Populus, the extract comprising this compound is also provided. These can be used as antibacterial for treating bacterial infection.

Abstract: An electrical generator assembly including a central rotatable shaft (12) having a winding assembly (26) mounted thereto for rotation therewith, a rotatable permanent magnet assembly (28) surrounding the winding assembly (26) adjacent thereto and in use cooperating therewith to induce a current in the winding assembly (26), and a drive system (38, 138, 238, 338, 438) drivingly interconnecting the central shaft (12) and the permanent magnet assembly (28), the drive system (38, 138, 238, 338, 438) defining a relative rotational speed between the permanent magnet assembly (28) and the winding assembly (26) which is greater than an absolute rotational speed of the winding assembly (26). A method of powering an electrical system (22) on a rotating rotor blade (18) supported by a rotating mast (12) is also discussed.

Abstract: The system (10) and the method are used for forecasting the electrical conductivity of an anode (12) for aluminum production before the anode (12) is baked. In the system (10), at least one receiving coil (20,22) is coupled to an electromagnetic field emitting unit (14,18). A sensing device (30) is connected to the receiving coil (20,22), the sensing device (30) outputting a signal indicative of a variation of the electromagnetic field received by the receiving coil (20,22) as the crude anode (12), or a portion thereof, passes inside the receiving coil (20,22). A value indicative of the electrical conductivity of the anode (12) is then calculated using the signal from the sensing device (30) and signals previously obtained using reference anodes (12). This way, the electrical conductivity of the anodes (12) can be forecasted before the crude anodes (12) are baked.