Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.

Abstract: Provided is a medical device and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet or tape for application on skin including an electrically peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive for application on skin, which includes an electrically conductive member, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in direct contact with the electrically conductive member. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a compound which dissociates into ionic species upon applying a voltage in the range of from 1 to 100 V to the electrically conductive member and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer exhibits an ionic conductivity of at least 10?11 S/cm at 25° C. with respect to the dissociated ionic species. The invention enables maximized bonding strength to human skin and high resistance to perspiration, while simultaneously eliminating irritation and damage to the upper skin layer upon peeling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing augmented reality assisted surgery are disclosed. Certain aspects provide a method including generating a virtual scene comprising one or more virtual elements comprising one or more anatomical elements corresponding to one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes identifying one or more references in an actual physical scene comprising the one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes registering the virtual scene to the one or more references to generate an augmented scene. The method further includes displaying the augmented scene on a display device.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.

Abstract: This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.

Abstract: This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.

Abstract: An isolated protein which is at least partially encoded by a polynucleotide sequence encoding a novel sulfotransferase is provided together with a composition which includes the isolated protein. A transgenic organism transformed by a polynucleotide encoding a protein which is at least partially encoded by a novel sulfotransferase is also provided. The invention also includes a process for in-vivo and in-vitro making a sulfated polysaccharide from an unsulfated polysaccharide or increasing the sulfur content of an already sulfated polysaccharide.

Abstract: An isolated protein which is at least partially encoded by a polynucleotide sequence encoding a novel sulfotransferase is provided together with a composition which includes the isolated protein. A transgenic organism transformed by a polynucleotide encoding a protein which is at least partially encoded by a novel sulfotransferase is also provided. The invention also includes a process for in-vivo and in-vitro making a sulfated polysaccharide from an unsulfated polysaccharide or increasing the sulfur content of an already sulfated polysaccharide.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring the gas content in a molten metal, the device including an immersion end having a gas-collecting body, a gas supply line opening on the immersion end, and a gas discharge line for the gases passing through the gas-collecting body. The gas-collecting body contains materials, which in contact with the molten metal do not form liquid reaction products.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring the cooling curve of melts and/or the heating curve of melt samples with an optical fiber, wherein an immersion end of the optical fiber having an at least partially free surface is surrounded with a spacing by a temperature-resistant sample-receiving chamber. The optical fiber is immersed with its immersion end in the melt, and a sample is thereby formed in the sample-receiving chamber. The sample-receiving chamber with the sample and the optical fiber are thereafter pulled out of the molten metal. The cooling curve of the sample and/or, after previous solidification of the sample, the temperature profile during heating is measured with reference to a signal obtained by the optical fiber and forwarded to a measurement device.

Abstract: A carrier tube is provided for sensors for taking measurements in metal or cryolite melts, especially in cast iron, steel, or copper melts. The carrier tube is formed from a mixture of a plant fiber material with starch and/or protein.

Abstract: A carrier tube is provided for sensors or samplers for use in metal or cryolite melts. The carrier tube has on its exterior surface longitudinal grooves and/or planar surfaces extending in the longitudinal direction of the tube.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring the gas content in a molten metal, the device including an immersion end having a gas-collecting body, a gas supply line opening on the immersion end, and a gas discharge line for the gases passing through the gas-collecting body. The gas-collecting body contains materials, which in contact with the molten metal do not form liquid reaction products.

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring the cooling curve of melts and/or the heating curve of melt samples with an optical fiber, wherein an immersion end of the optical fiber having an at least partially free surface is surrounded with a spacing by a temperature-resistant sample-receiving chamber. The optical fiber is immersed with its immersion end in the melt, and a sample is thereby formed in the sample-receiving chamber. The sample-receiving chamber with the sample and the optical fiber are thereafter pulled out of the molten metal. The cooling curve of the sample and/or, after previous solidification of the sample, the temperature profile during heating is measured with reference to a signal obtained by the optical fiber and forwarded to a measurement device. In addition, a corresponding device is provided for the measuring method.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for analysis of a molten material using optical emission spectrometry. The molten material may be, for example, a molten metal, such as casting iron or steel, or slag, glass, or lava. A sensitive element is used having at least one emission spectrometer and at least one excitation device to effect the excitation of the molten material and to enable the partial or complete generation of a radiation to be analyzed by a spectrometer present in the sensitive element. The sensitive element is brought into contact with the molten material and transmits information, which contains analysis elements supplied by the spectrometer. An immersion sensor is also provided for carrying at least part of the device for performing the analysis method.