Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting at least a transient event, which is a damage and/or a contact event to a vehicle. The method includes: acquiring a sound signal over time by an audio sensor mounted on the vehicle to capture air-borne sound waves; acquiring at least a vibration signal over time by a motion sensor mounted on the vehicle to capture vehicle vibration; detecting if the acquired sound signal is above a predetermined sound threshold and/or acquired vibration signal is above a predetermined vibration threshold; converting the acquired sound signal and the vibration signal into an input data record; obtaining an input feature record from the input data record; feeding a pretrained machine-learning model with the input feature record to provide a transient event prediction output, wherein the pretrained model has been pretrained with a training dataset comprising input feature training records and event output training records.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of usual operational sensors of pressure, temperature, flow and specific mass already installed and available in oil and gas pipelines and methods of statistical inference, optimization and artificial intelligence that allow detection and location of leaks in pipelines. The invention has the following components: sensor communication module (1); statistical tools for compensation of measurement and model uncertainties (2); automatic leak detection techniques (3); leak locator (4); graphical user interface (5); measuring sensors (6); flow simulator (7); historical database (8).

Abstract: This patent application describes a film developed from natural compounds to cover wounds, whose method of application is in the form of individual disposable packages, vials, syringes and/or others. This wound dressing provides a moist environment at the wound site allowing the occurrence of the autolytic debridement. The film incorporates bioactive agents such as acetylsalicylic acid, essential oils, plant extracts and others, which confer antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and regenerative properties. The application method is also explored in order to simplify the life of patients, and to minimise pain and discomfort felt by them, during primary care treatment.

Abstract: This patent application describes a film developed from natural compounds to cover wounds, whose method of application is in the form of individual disposable packages, vials, syringes and/or others. This wound dressing provides a moist environment at the wound site allowing the occurrence of the autolytic debridement. The film incorporates bioactive agents such as acetylsalicylic acid, essential oils, plant extracts and others, which confer antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and regenerative properties. The application method is also explored in order to simplify the life of patients, and to minimise pain and discomfort felt by them, during primary care treatment.

Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes a femoral component (11), provided with a medial condyle (13), a lateral condyle (14) and a front flange (50). The medial condyle (13) and the lateral condyle (14) are joined together in proximity with the rear end of the intercondyle groove (19) by a femoral cam (17), and separated by the intercondyle groove (19) in the remaining part of their extension. A tibial component includes a tibial plate and a tibial insert (12). The tibial insert (12) is configured to support the medial condyle (13), and the lateral condyle (14), and is provided with a tibial post (18). The femoral cam (17) is asymmetrical and comprises a distal surface (20) shaped like a drum which articulates with the tibial post (18).

Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes a femoral component (11), provided with a medial condyle (13), a lateral condyle (14) and a front flange (50). The medial condyle (13) and the lateral condyle (14) are joined together in proximity with the rear end of the intercondyle groove (19) by a femoral cam (17), and separated by the intercondyle groove (19) in the remaining part of their extension. A tibial component includes a tibial plate and a tibial insert (12). The tibial insert (12) is configured to support the medial condyle (13), and the lateral condyle (14), and is provided with a tibial post (18). The femoral cam (17) is asymmetrical and comprises a distal surface (20) shaped like a drum which articulates with the tibial post (18).

Abstract: A clamping arrangement which includes an elongate member having a plurality of strands wound around one another in a plurality of turns of each strand. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping device which includes a clamping member for clamping the elongate member. The clamping member has an engaging means for engaging the elongate member. The engaging means is configured to engage half or more of the total number of strands forming the elongate member. The clamping device further includes a fixed reaction member, and urging means to urge the clamping member towards the reaction member. When the elongate member is received between the clamping member and the reaction member, the reaction member provides a reaction against the elongate member to clamp the elongate member in the clamping device.

Abstract: A ground stabilizing device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (16) and a load spreading arrangement (18) on the securing arrangement. The securing arrangement defines a through passage (40) for an elongate article (12). The securing arrangement comprises a guide member (54) extending towards the passage, and a clamping assembly (38). The clamping assembly is movable along the guide member towards the passage to clamp the elongate article in the passage and secure the elongate article to the ground stabilizing device.

Abstract: The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a handle for manipulating an acetabulum provided, in its distal part, with a head for gripping the acetabulum and, in its proximal part, with a surface for application of a force of impaction. The tool further comprises at least one added endpiece adapted to be removably connected to the distal end of the handle. This endpiece defines both a face for wedging the acetabulum and an opposite face for interaction of the endpiece with the head of the handle, these faces both being borne by a radially deformable supple ring. The invention is particularly applicable to the positioning of an acetabular prosthesis in an anatomical or prosthetic cavity of a patient's hip.

Abstract: A ground stabilising device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (16) and a load spreading arrangement (18) on the securing arrangement. The securing arrangement defines a through passage (40) for an elongate article (12). The securing arrangement comprises a guide member (54) extending towards the passage, and a clamping assembly (38). The clamping assembly is movable along the guide member towards the passage to clamp the elongate article in the passage and secure the elongate article to the ground stabilising device.

Abstract: A clamping arrangement comprises an elongate member (20) having a plurality of strands (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 22F) wound around one another in a plurality of turns of each strand. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping has device (18) comprising a clamping member (10) for clamping the elongate member. The clamping member has an engaging means (14) for engaging the elongate member. The engaging means is configured to engage half or more of the total number of strands forming the elongate member. The clamping device further includes a fixed reaction member (32), and urging means (36) to urge the clamping member towards the reaction member. When the elongate member (20) is received between the clamping member (10) and the reaction member (32), the reaction member provides a reaction against the elongate member (20) to clamp the elongate member in the clamping device (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to towers for wind generators or other large structural applications and uses a new construction concept, based on polymeric concrete. Polymeric concrete is composed of thermosetting resin and aggregates such as sand or gravel. Polymeric concrete has low maintenance costs and exceptional high resistance to corrosion, thus justifying its main usage in non-structural applications. Additionally, polymeric concrete has been used as mortar in the rehabilitation of civil structures, especially retrofitting of bridges and heritage buildings. Its advantages for these applications are the adherence to the traditional materials, higher compressive strength than traditional concrete and low specific weight.

Abstract: The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a handle for manipulating an acetabulum provided, in its distal part, with a head for gripping the acetabulum and, in its proximal part, with a surface for application of a force of impaction. The tool further comprises at least one added endpiece adapted to be removably connected to the distal end of the handle. This endpiece defines both a face for wedging the acetabulum and an opposite face for interaction of the endpiece with the head of the handle, these faces both being borne by a radially deformable supple ring. The invention is particularly applicable to the positioning of an acetabular prosthesis in an anatomical or prosthetic cavity of a patient's hip.

Abstract: An ancillary tool and method for manipulating and implanting a prosthetic acetabulum including a tool provided, adjacent a distal part, with a head for interacting with an endpiece that is used for gripping the acetabulum and, in its proximal part, with a surface for application of a force along the handle. The endpiece is preferably removably connected to the distal end of the handle. The endpiece includes an elastically deformable ring having an outer face for expanding radially outwardly to initially grip the acetabulum and an opposite face for interaction with the head of the handle, such that upon a force being applied to drive the head into a cavity of the endpiece, the ring is radially expanded to expand the acetabulum in place after which the ring elastically returns to its original shape as the head is removed from the cavity.

Abstract: The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a handle for manipulating an acetabulum provided, in its distal part, with a head for gripping the acetabulum and, in its proximal part, with a surface for application of a force of impaction. The tool further comprises at least one added endpiece adapted to be removably connected to the distal end of the handle. This endpiece defines both a face for wedging the acetabulum and an opposite face for interaction of the endpiece with the head of the handle, these faces both being borne by a radially deformable supple ring.