Abstract: The invention relates to the use of maslinic acid or natural, synthetic or semi-synthetic maslinic-rich mixtures or of a composition containing said acid for the treatment of pathological processes associated with COX-2 activation, intended, inter alia, for the symptomatic and/or regenerative treatment of arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica and other articular disorders that are difficult to diagnose. The invention also relates to the topical administration thereof.

Abstract: A training method in which training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user in performing training activities in a real time and persistent manner defined in the training schedule by means of a user interface which may take the form of an LED array. The training coordinator device monitors training activities by signals from a suitably adapted training transducer, which may be integrated in an exercise article such as a bicycle etc. Information concerning the user's training activities may be published via an internet link for access by both the user and medical professionals, who may also be the source of the training schedule.

Abstract: A training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user in performing training activities in a real time and persistent manner defined in the training schedule by means of a user interface which may take the form of an LED array. The training coordinator device monitors training activities by signals from a suitably adapted training transducer, which may be integrated in an exercise article such as a bicycle etc. Information concerning the user's training activities may be published via an internet link for access by both the user and medical professionals, who may also be the source of the training schedule.

Abstract: A turbine power generation system with enhanced cooling provided by a stream of carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide source and a method of using a stream of carbon dioxide to cool hot gas path components. The turbine power generating system includes a compressor, a combustor, a turbine, a generator, and at least one shaft linking the compressor and turbine and generator together such that mechanical energy produced from the turbine is used to drive the compressor and the generator. Carbon dioxide that is sequestered from the exhaust of the turbine may be stored and injected back into the turbine to cool hot gas path components of the turbine.

Abstract: The invention refers to a flood or gravity irrigation system by channels using plastic film that aims to make water consumption more efficient and reduce the loss of water from filtration; characterized by the use of plastic film with the width necessary to form a transport channel for a flow of flood irrigation water between furrows, and long enough to cover the length of the furrows; said film includes along its entire length, distributed equidistantly or not, a large amount of perforations and/or frangible sections defined by tapering lines or by a succession of small perforations or cuts that create different shapes, which can be removed to create successive, alternating, or discontinuous perforations in the film, through which water is distributed to the root system of the crops, according to the type of crop and the required amounts of water.

Abstract: Methods and kits for diagnosing the risk of developing restenosis after revascularization by implantation of stents based on the detection of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a rollover protection cab. In one embodiment, a rollover protection cab for a construction vehicle includes a structural frame defining cabin space for a vehicle operator. The structural frame is operable to substantially maintain the cabin space while withstanding a crushing load greater than or equal to twenty tons. The cab further includes a window; a door; a seat disposed in the cabin space; and controls for operating the vehicle disposed in the cabin space.

Abstract: Counter anions having oxidative properties alter the performance of solution processed multilayer polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs) that use cationic conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs) as electron injection layers (EILs). In some versions, PLEDs with poly(2-methoxy-5-(2?-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene) (MEH-PPV) emissive layers and cationic CPE EILs are altered with halide counter anions to exhibit a systematic increase in device performance. Exemplary oxidative counter anions are halide counter anions with F?>Cl?>Br?>I? in terms of device performance.

Abstract: A method for operating a system comprising a number of fluid streams and a number of components include a device is provided. The method comprises separating a cooling fluid from an exhaust stream discharged from a device and transferring heat to the cooling fluid from at least one of the number of fluid streams, at least one of the number of components, or both. A system comprising a number of fluid streams, a number of components including a device comprising an exhaust for discharging an exhaust stream, a separator for separating a cooling fluid from the exhaust stream, and a heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger transfers heat to the cooling fluid from at least one of the number of fluid streams, at least one of the number of components, or both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of natural biophenols and, optionally, of natural biophenols and triterpenes obtained from the genus Olea. The compositions comprise said biophenols and/or triterpenes included in liposomes. The preferred biophenols within the context of the invention are tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol and the preferred triterpenes are maslinic acid and oleanolic acid and/or their salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of olive extract as a pronutrient in animal feed, which is obtained exclusively using physical methods. The extract can be used as a natural pronutrient in veterinary science, providing a significant improvement in terms of feed efficiency and other parameters relating to the feeding of birds and pigs. The extract is characterised in that it must contain the following majority products: maslinic acid, oleanolic acid, hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol in the free form or in the form of biologically-acceptable salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using the natural biophenols, tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, contained in the industrial by-products that result from the crushing and processing of olives, whether from three-phase or two-phase presses, and the husks and cakes thereof. The method produces a mixture of the two biophenols with a purity of more than 90% and yields of between 0.1 and 1.5% depending on the product and the processed raw material. The invention essentially comprises the selective extraction and fractionation of the resulting mixtures using solvents.

Abstract: A training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user in performing training activities in a real time and persistent manner defined in the training schedule by means of a user interface which may take the form of an LED array. The training coordinator device monitors training activities by signals from a suitably adapted training transducer, which may be integrated in an exercise article such as a bicycle etc. Information concerning the user's training activities may be published via an internet link for access by both the user and medical professionals, who may also be the source of the training schedule.

Abstract: A method and system are provided using an offset dial gage for alignment and adjustment of a polishing pad that has been attached to a turntable of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) device. In a described embodiment, an offset dial gage has a surface that contacts a side of a turntable, while a sensor tip contacts the edge of a polishing pad positioned on the turntable. This provides an assessment of radial displacement of the polishing pad edge at this measurement point relative to the side of the turntable. Based on one or more such measurements, the polishing pad may be found acceptably positioned, may be trimmed, or may be replaced. The method and system reduce or eliminate the occurrence of a defect pattern found to be related to side unloading of semiconductor wafers from a CMP turntable.

Abstract: A salt is provided comprised of a polyionic conjugated polymer comprising a plurality of first charges; and a plurality of counterions, each of said plurality comprising a charged moiety electronically linked to at least one charge-distributing moiety, said charged moiety having a charge opposite in sign to that of the first charge. These polyionic conjugated polymers having different electronic and/or optical properties.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit in which the method comprises exposing a wafer to an energy source defining a focal plane with which a depth of focus is associated and conforming the wafer to substantially correspond with the focal plane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for diminishing contamination of an integrated circuit wafer caused by residual slurry components disposed on a back side of a carrier for engaging an integrated circuit wafer. Also disclosed is a CMP machine configured to wash a back side of a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved carrier design for use in a chemical mechanical polishing process. The carrier employs a retainer ring that is fastened to the side of carrier, as opposed to the front of the carrier, which alleviates undesired uneven wear of the retainer ring surface. Specifically exemplified herein is a carrier comprising a membrane that is secured to the carrier body by a retainer ring that is snap-fitted to the carrier body.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a code-multiplexed readout value of photocurrents for a photo-detector array of cells are disclosed. Readout values are determined using a multiplexer and current amplifier for each cell and a current-to-voltage converter for each row of cells. The multiplexer multiplexes a photocurrent in an electrical domain for a respective cell using a code and generates electric currents responsive to the photocurrent. The current amplifier amplifies the electric currents. The current-to-voltage converter for each row generates the readout value for that row of the array responsive to the amplified electric currents.

Abstract: The invention is a method for fabricating a cell culture surface substrate, comprising the steps of a) forming a cell culture surface having a mechanical topography, b) forming a synthetic chemical pattern using a chemical pattern template, and c) combining the cell culture surface having a mechanical topography and the synthetic chemical pattern. Mechanical topography is defined as a pattern of mechanical structures with regular and specifically designed features. The synthetic chemical pattern is defined as a group of features of specific chemistry different from the chemistry of their surroundings that have regular and specifically designed features.