Abstract: The invention relates to isolated polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding polypeptides which comprise a tim-3 IgV domain and a tim-3 intracellular domain, wherein the polypeptides do not comprise a tim-3 mucin domain or a tim-3 transmembrane domain. In addition, the invention relates to methods of modulating immune responses in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that modulates tim-3 activity. Immune responses include, but are not limited to, immune tolerance, transplantation tolerance, Th1 responses and Th2 responses.

Abstract: The invention is a novel class of materials made by combining the best qualities of both lead iron tantalate (PFT) and lead iron titanate (PZT) to synthesize (PbZr0.53Ti0.47O3)(1-x)—(PbFe0.5Ta0.5O3)x (PZTFT) (0.1?x?0.9) compositions that have multiferroic (ferroelectric and ferromagnetic) and magnetoelectric properties.

Abstract: Integrated methanogenic anaerobic reactor and membrane bioreactor, and method for eliminating organic matter and nitrogen in urban or industrial wastewater, preferably with COD concentrations between 150 and 5000 mg/L and where the eliminations of total nitrogen that occur are between 15 and 50 mg/L, at temperatures above 15° C. The wastewater treatment takes place thanks to three stages of treatment: methanogenic anaerobic stage, anoxic stage with biofilms and suspended biomass and aerobic filtration stage with biofilms and suspended biomass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of thermoplastic resin parts, comprising the steps of: a) introducing a thermoplastic material (2) in a cavity (11) of a mold (1); b) closing the mold (1), compressing and distributing the thermoplastic material (2); c) opening the mold (1) and removing the obtained product. Step a) comprises the steps of a1) depositing the thermoplastic material (2) on a carrier support (4); a2) moving the carrier support towards the cavity of the mold; a3) depositing the thermoplastic material (2) inside the cavity of the mold.

Abstract: A main mattress and a supplement mattress attached thereto. The supplement mattress may have a main body having two lateral extensions, a footboard extension, a headboard extension, and a tubular structure. Extensions can be rotated 90° or 180° together with the tubular structure. A fitted sheet may also be provided. The surface of the mattress assembly can be expanded and it may provide a safety barrier for preventing the user from falling to the ground.

Abstract: A self-powered, self-contained, signage device includes a bistable display with its state-change power received from an actuator handle or pushbutton attached to a mechanically activated generator integral to the display. The device may be integrated into actuating members for various equipment types thereby providing a highly visible status indication of equipment operations.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding polypeptides which comprise a tim-3 IgV domain and a tim-3 intracellular domain, wherein the polypeptides do not comprise a tim-3 mucin domain or a tim-3 transmembrane domain. In addition, the invention relates to methods of modulating immune responses in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that modulates tim-3 activity. Immune responses include, but are not limited to, immune tolerance, transplantation tolerance, Th1 responses and Th2 responses.

Abstract: A floating touristic marina which is separated from the coastline, that is, having no facilities or structures on land, maintaining its stability by means of being supported by multiple piles which are cemented to the bottom of the body of water where the marina is located. The floating marina includes a straight dock and a round dock which allows the housing of multiple seagoing vessels, where the round dock further includes a circular platform for recreational activities.

Abstract: A whitish whole-wheat flour and a process for producing the flour are described wherein the wheat bran is separated into a fine bran and a coarse bran fraction and the course bran is pulverized to a smaller size and mixed into the flour.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting biological waste from a human person are disclosed. In various embodiments, the disclosed systems can have a bedpan with a receptacle base and a floor, a side wall extending from the floor, and a substantially open top. In various embodiments, disclosed systems can have a lid engagable to cover the substantially open top, the lid being provided with an aperture therethrough. Some embodiments of the present systems can have a disposable bag having dimensions so as to allow the disposable bag to cover the bedpan, and to line the interior. Some embodiments of the present invention can have a disposable bag dispenser configured to store and dispense a disposable bag prior to use by the human person. Various embodiments of the present systems can have an elongate, substantially planar spatula to facilitate use of the disclosed systems. Methods for using the disclosed systems are further disclosed.

Abstract: The present application provides a modular enclosure for use with an equipment platform and a turbo-machine. The modular enclosure may include a first number of walls attached to a number of legs of the equipment platform and a second number of walls attached to the legs of the equipment platform. The first number of walls may include a number of pivotable panels. The second number of walls may include an access aperture therein. The equipment platform may provide a roof for the modular enclosure.

Abstract: The present application provides a modular enclosure for use with an equipment platform and a turbo-machine. The modular enclosure may include a first number of walls attached to a number of legs of the equipment platform and a second number of walls attached to the legs of the equipment platform. The first number of walls may include a number of pivotable panels. The second number of walls may include an access aperture therein. The equipment platform may provide a roof for the modular enclosure.

Abstract: A three-port flow control valve comprising a valve body having two opposite-facing valve seats disposed along a central bore terminating in an exhaust port. A supply port communicates with the first valve seat, and a common port communicates with the second valve seat. A pintle shaft connected to an actuating linear solenoid extends along the central bore. A first valve head actuated by the pintle shaft mates with the first valve seat. A second valve head disposed colinearly with the pintle shaft mates with the second valve seat. Opening of the first valve closes the second valve and vice versa. While the solenoid is de-energized the supply pressure keeps the first valve closed. A spring may be disposed between the second valve head and the exhaust port to urge the second valve head to close with the second valve seat.

Abstract: A system that enables a calling party to communicate with a called party over a communications network comprises: (a) a web page storage device that is operable to send, over the internet, (i) web pages to a calling party device, the web pages including a data entry screen into which a user enters a required telephone number or VoIP user name with which communication is sought and (ii) a call-in number; (b) a conversion device that is operable to receive over the internet, from the calling party device, the telephone number or VoIP user name and can cause the altering of call forwarding settings at a switch, such that a call from the calling party device to a call-in number will be automatically forwarded to a device associated with the telephone number or VoIP user name; (c) a dynamic line assignment module that can dynamically assign the call-in number.

Abstract: A self-powered, self-contained, signage device includes a bistable display with its state-change power received from an actuator handle or pushbutton attached to a mechanically activated generator integral to the display. The device may be integrated into actuating members for various equipment types thereby providing a highly visible status indication of equipment operations.

Abstract: The invention entitled Knee Protection Pocket Two is a knee pocket arrangement attached to a pant garment safeguarding the exterior knee portion of each pant leg with identical shaped pocket designs. A locking zipper opens and closes the knee pocket arrangement allowing a comfort pad to be implanted or removed at will. The said invention provides the knee and the lower thigh area added comfort and added protection, from above the shin to the lower part of the thigh containing a larger durable panel below the locking zipper and a smaller durable panel above the locking zipper, said smaller durable panel above the locking zipper accommodates a portion of the comfort pad above the locking zipper.

Abstract: A proprietary internet converter (PIC) is disclosed, which allows a calling party end-user device with internet access such as a mobile telephone, to initiate voice communication with a called party VoIP (Voice Over Internet protocol) end-user device. The ID (Internet Device with a built-in PIC) converts the protocols used by the calling party end-user device so that the switch that routes calls to the called party VoIP end-user device understands instructions sent from the calling party end-user device. The switch has a call forwarding function. The calling party gives the calling party user name (e.g. ISP user name/contact or VoIP user name/contact) to the PIC over the internet. The PIC then sets call forwarding function on the switch, for that particular calling party, so that an incoming call from the calling party is automatically forwarded to the ISP user or VoIP user defined by the calling party.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a power supply system that uses a capacitive voltage divider to selectively monitor various power supplies on an IC chip. The power supply system may sample a monitored power supply to a capacitor and select certain capacitors from a set of switched capacitors to divide down the sampled voltage. The resulting voltage may be compared to a voltage reference. Using different selections of switched capacitors, the monitored power supply may be compared for different voltage levels. The ratio of the sampling capacitor to the selected capacitors may determine a voltage level the comparator will trigger. Further, based on the monitored power supply level, the power supply system may turn on a switch between an external power supply and a regulated digital power supply to charge the regulated digital power supply while a main LDO is turned off.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method and kit for the in vitro diagnosis and/or prognosis of the tolerant state of a patient to be submitted to liver transplantation, which comprises assessing the level of systemic and/or intra-hepatic iron stores in a biological sample obtained from the patient under investigation, and comparing it either with the level of iron stores of a reference sample, or with a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: A system that enables a calling party to communicate with a called party over a communications network comprises: (a) a web page storage device that is operable to send, over the internet, (i) web pages to a calling party device, the web pages including a data entry screen into which a user enters a required telephone number or VoIP user name with which communication is sought and (ii) a call-in number; (b) a conversion device that is operable to receive over the internet, from the calling party device, the telephone number or VoIP user name and can cause the altering of call forwarding settings at a switch, such that a call from the calling party device to a call-in number will be automatically forwarded to a device associated with the telephone number or VoIP user name; (c) a dynamic line assignment module that can dynamically assign the call-in number.