Abstract: The invention relates to a system for fastening objects, comprising an, especially, planar holder, and at least one fastening device, wherein the fastening device is connected or can be connected to the holder via a slotted guide and is configured for continuously variable, detachable fastening to the holder, wherein the slotted guide is configured in such a way that the fastening device can be adjusted in at least two dimensions relative to the holder.

Abstract: A display assembly having a first backlit display including a first panel with a first color image formed thereon, the first color image including a first transparent portion of a first color and a second transparent portion of a second color, a second panel including a first transparent portion of a first color and an opaque portion so that light from the light source does not pass through a corresponding portion of the first panel, and a light source that emits at least a first color light and a second color light, wherein the first color of the first transparent portion of the first panel is a different color than the first color of the first transparent portion of the second panel, and light from the light source passes through the first transparent portions of both the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: Provided is a touch panel having a curved surface. A touch panel 10 is formed of a sheet of a flat sheet 1 by thermoforming. A plurality of island-like electrodes 2,3 is arrayed in each of an X direction and a Y direction on the input region. The island-like electrodes 2, 3, inter-electrode wires 4, and a lead wiring are formed of a ductile wire material. A center portion of the flat sheet 1 is formed into a convex dome shape by thermoforming. The touch panel 10 includes a first input region 11 and a second input region 12. The first input region 11 is provided on the convex dome shape. The second input region 12 is provided on the flat surface (zero curvature). The first input region 11 is provided at around a center on the inside of the second input region 12.

Abstract: A mesoscopic solar cell, including: a conductive substrate, a hole blocking layer, a mesoporous nanocrystalline layer, an insulation separating layer, and a hole collecting layer, and perovskite light absorption materials. The hole blocking layer, the mesoporous nanocrystalline layer, the insulation separating layer, and the hole collecting layer are sequentially laminated on the conductive substrate. The perovskite semiconductor materials are filled in the mesoporous nanocrystalline layer, the insulation separating layer, and the hole collecting layer, which enables the mesoporous nanocrystalline layer to be an active light absorption layer operating as a photoanode, and enables the insulation separating layer to be a hole transporting layer.

Abstract: A case for tobacco and other smokable products is provided. The case may include a body which defines an elongated cavity. The elongated cavity may extends lengthwise into the body from an opening at a top surface of the body. The body may include a power source, an electric heating element disposed at a bottom of the elongated cavity, and a user interface element at the top surface. The user interface element may be configured to selectively cause the power source to activate the electric heating element. The case may also include a top which may be hingedly coupled with the body at an edge of the top surface such that when the top is rotated to a closed position the top surface of the body is inaccessible to a user, and when the top is rotated to an open position the top surface is accessible to the user.

Abstract: A perovskite-based photoelectric functional material having a general formula MzAyBXz+y+2. The matrix of the photoelectric functional material is a perovskite material ABX3, M is an organic amphipathic molecule used as a modification component of the matrix, 0<z?0.5, 0<y?1, and y+z?1.

Abstract: A method for preventing a molded body made of low melting point resin from being thermally damaged when external connection terminals provided on the molded body and external connection terminals provided on a flexible sheet are joined together via soldering. The method includes arranging the connection terminal of the molded body and the connection terminal of the flexible sheet such that the connection terminals face each other, and an electromagnetic induction heating performing electromagnetic induction heating after the arranging.

Abstract: A grounding assembly for an ultraviolet water sanitizer with a power cable electrically connected to an ultraviolet lamp sanitizer within a metal chamber, a grounding wire portion of the power cable connected by ground connecting member within an interior chamber of a grounding assembly connected to the metal chamber so that the grounding wire is not exposed outside of the water sanitizer.

Abstract: A method for preparing a mesoscopic solar cell based on perovskite light absorption materials, the method including 1) preparing a hole blocking layer on a conductive substrate; 2) preparing and sintering a mesoporous nanocrystalline layer, an insulation separating layer, and a hole collecting layer on the hole blocking layer in order; and 3) drop-coating a precursor solution on the hole collecting layer, and allowing the precursor solution to penetrate pores of the mesoporous nanocrystalline layer via the hole collecting layer from top to bottom, and drying a resulting product to obtain a mesoscopic solar cell.

Abstract: Provided is a touch panel having a curved surface. A touch panel 10 is formed of a sheet of a flat sheet 1 by thermoforming. A plurality of island-like electrodes 2,3 is arrayed in each of an X direction and a Y direction on the input region. The island-like electrodes 2, 3, inter-electrode wires 4, and a lead wiring are formed of a ductile wire material. A center portion of the flat sheet 1 is formed into a convex dome shape by thermoforming. The touch panel 10 includes a first input region 11 and a second input region 12. The first input region 11 is provided on the convex dome shape. The second input region 12 is provided on the flat surface (zero curvature). The first input region 11 is provided at around a center on the inside of the second input region 12.

Abstract: Valves for inflating tires of tired wheels, in particular tires for vehicles, wherein the term “vehicles” refers to motor vehicles, vans, trucks, motorcycles or in general elements of locomotion on tires. More in detail, a metal valve (1) of the clamp-in type for inflating tires (2) associable with a TPMS transducer (3) by a locking screw (4) and arranged to be mounted, by a fixing system including a nut (5) adapted to screw onto a thread (18) provided on the stem (8) of the valve (1), on a rim (6) of a wheel, wherein the fixing system includes an element (7) that irreversibly yields when a preset tightening torque is reached for the locking nut (5), and wherein the element (7) that irreversibly yields is associated with the stem (8) of the valve (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are valves for inflating the tires of rubber wheels, in particular of vehicles, where the term vehicles is intended as motor vehicles, trucks, motorcycles or in general road transport vehicles. More in detail, the a valve (1) of snap-in type for rubber wheels includes: a hollow valve body (2) of cylindrical shape arranged for connecting the inside of the rubber wheels with the outside environment and allowing passage of air; an actuating mechanism (3) of the valve (1) arranged inside the valve body (2); a rubber ring (4), suitably shaped, arranged for partially covering the valve body (2), wherein the valve body (2) includes at least one portion (20) made of plastic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of volatile organic compounds having effects on the navel orangeworm moth (NOW). In some embodiments, the blends of volatile organic compounds attract navel orangeworm moths. In other embodiments, the blends disrupt ovipositional activity of the female NOW. The invention also relates to traps baited with any one or more of the disclosed volatile blends, which are effective for controlling NOW.

Abstract: A pipe positioning device for pipe expander includes a mold positioning device defining therein a locating space, an axle located at an outer side of the mold positioning device, and a stop member including a barrel pivotally coupled to and movable along the axle, an extension arm extended from the barrel and a stop plate located at the distal end of the extension arm and turnable about the axle into the locating space to abut at a front end of a mold in the locating space for stopping against a pipe in the mold for expanding, facilitating quick pipe expanding.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a touch panel. A laminated film is used. The laminated film comprises a resin layer, a protection film-constituent material layer provided on a surface of the resin layer, and a releasing layer provided on a surface of the protection film-constituent material layer. The protection film-constituent material layer is a layer containing fluorine-based substances. The releasing layer is a layer made by using a fluorine-based resin. The method comprises a molding process, a hardening treatment process for providing hardening treatment to the protection film-constituent material layer after the molding process, and a removal process for removing the releasing layer after the molding process. The protection film-constituent material layer is an uncured layer in the course of a molding process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, composition and product by process of pomegranate seed oil. The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of pomegranate seeds and the subsequent extraction, stabilization and deodorization of pomegranate seed oil. The process maintains key beneficial components of pomegranate seed oil. Effective processing parameters for separating, drying, cleaning, flaking, obtaining the oil from seeds, stabilizing through refining and bleaching and deodorizing the oil are described.

Abstract: A method of increasing a prostate specific antigen (PSA) doubling time in treating a patient. A subject with rising serum PSA is selected. A composition is administered to the subject comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a pomegranate extract comprising a higher content of high molecular weight polyphenol compared to pomegranate juice from arils. The therapeutically effective amount increases a prostate specific antigen doubling time. The pomegranate extract is formed from an insoluble byproduct component obtained by placing pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution, heating the aqueous solution to between about 60° F. to about 210° F., adding at least one enzyme to the aqueous solution, and removing residual insoluble solid materials from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.