Abstract: A solution is proposed for storing tamper-evident data in data structures each containing a persistent sequence of data blocks. A certification computing system (115) stores (408,425) current digests of current versions of the data structures. Storage computing systems (105) submit (418-421) appending requests to the certification computing system (115), each comprising an indication of a new digest of a new version of a data structure with a new data block appended thereto and a consistency proof of the new version with respect to the current version of the data structure. The certification computing system (115) generates (423-428) corresponding appending receipts in response to a positive result of a verification of the appending requests. Moreover, software programs (340-355;305-335) and software program products for execution on the certification computing system (115) and on each storage computing system (105), respectively, are also proposed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a lubrication system. The lubrication system includes a bulkhead arranged around an axle and in contact with a seat of a central housing, the bulkhead comprising an entrance diameter larger than an exit diameter, wherein the entrance diameter is positioned near a pinion head bearing and the exit diameter is positioned near a pinion tail bearing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene mixed color blend having (i) a melt flow rate (ISO1133, 5.0 kg; 190° C.) of 0.1 to 10 g/10 min, (ii) a density of 950 to 990 kg/m3 (ISO1183); (iii) a C2 fraction in amount of at least 95.0 wt.-%, as measured by 13C-NMR of the d2-tetrachloroethylene soluble fraction; (iv) a homopolymer fraction (HPF) content determined according to Chemical Composition Analysis by Cross Fractionation Chromatography (CFC) in the range from 73.0 to 91.0 wt.-%; (v) a copolymer fraction (CPF) content determined according to Chemical Composition Analysis Cross Fractionation Chromatography (CFC) in the range from 10.0 to 22.0 wt.-%; (vi) a total content of heavy metals selected from Cr, Cd, Hg and Pb of not more than 100 ppm with respect to the total polyethylene blend, as measured by x-ray fluorescence (XRF); and (vii) a Full Notch Creep Test (FNCT) determined according to ISO 16770-2019 at 50° C. and 6.0 MPa in 2 wt.-% Arkopal N100, of at least 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable compositions based on polyorganosiloxanes with silicon-containing terminal groups, a polymer having at least one silane-functional group, and optionally at least one curing catalyst and further to adhesive, sealant, and/or coating materials comprising said composition and the use of said composition.

Abstract: A method for lifting a wind turbine rotor blade using a lifting yoke including a main body attached to a rope-like lifting means, wherein the main body is attached to the rotor blade, wherein at least two gyroscopic stabilization units each arranged laterally offset to the lifting means at the main body and/or the rotor blade are used, wherein the gyroscopic stabilization units each include a rotating member with a deflectable rotational axis, wherein the rotating members apply an adjustable stabilizing torque in at least one stabilizing torque direction in dependence of a disturbance movement of the lifting yoke and/or the rotor blade at least temporarily during lifting is provided.

Abstract: A system (1) for setting the orientation of a 3d model (2) of an anatomical part comprises a 3d model (2) of an anatomical part having a model reference frame (MF); a tracker device (3) to be attached to a surgical instrument (100) active on a surgical object (101) having a surgery reference frame (SF), the tracker device (3) comprises sensing means (4) to detect the orientation of the tracker device (3) in a fixed reference frame (FF) to define a tracker device reference frame (TF), the system ( ) further comprises a processing unit (10) comprising a video output module (11) to be placed in signal communication with viewing means (200) to display the 3d model (2) in a viewing reference frame (VF); a memory module (12) configured to hold the 3d model (2); a signal acquisition module (13) to receive the orientation signal (OS) from the tracker device (3); a viewpoint shift module (14) configured to adjust the viewing reference frame (VF) as a function of the orientation signal (OS) so that the orientation of t

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods predict a temporal profile of at least one composition comprising a plurality of fragrance ingredients which are able to provide a fragrance, odor, or smell. The computer-implemented methods utilize at least one processor to retrieve a diffusion measure of how fast each fragrance ingredient diffuses into a headspace, form groups of fragrance ingredients having a similar diffusion measure, and determine an olfactive contribution of each fragrance ingredient, the olfactive contribution comprising an efficacy of each fragrance ingredient to alter a mood or behavioural response in a subject.

Abstract: A workload-intent-based LCS resource capability configuration system includes a resource management system coupled to resource devices. The resource management system receives a request to provide an LCS that includes workload intent identifying requirements of a workload the LCS will perform, and identifies a subset of the resource devices for providing the LCS to perform the workload. The resource management system then determines resource capabilities required from the subset of the resource devices to satisfy the workload intent, determines driver(s) required for the subset of the resource devices, and provides configuration information for driver(s) that is configured to limit driver-enabled capabilities available from the driver(s) for the subset of the resource devices to the resource capabilities required from the subset of the resource devices to satisfy the workload intent. The resource management system then provides the driver(s) for the subset of the resource devices.

Abstract: A method for inspecting and restoring a hostile and/or dangerous environment performed by an apparatus includes determining whether to start the inspection of the hostile environment by at least one temperature detection device; performing the inspection by acquiring optical and/or thermal and/or geometric data of at least one zone of the frameable environment by at least one optical and/or thermal and/or geometric data detection device; performing the restoration of the hostile environment by the at least one restoration operator device by positioning, by the positioning support, the tool head inside said environment through the inlet channel.

Abstract: Device (1) for observing and for acquiring images of biological samples comprising: a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples and at least a first camera (6) oriented toward the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and configured for framing at least a portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or, in use, at least a predefined portion of the support (3) when housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), from a first observation point (P1). The device comprises at least a first source of optical radiation (10) configured for irradiating at least said portion of the support (3) from a first direction of radiation, in such a way that, in use, at least a predefined portion of the biological sample is irradiated by means of the optical radiation of the first source of optical radiation (10).

Abstract: A method for operating an electrolysis device, having a converter which is connected on an AC voltage side to an AC voltage grid via a decoupling inductance and draws an AC active power from the AC voltage grid, and an electrolyzer, which is connected to the converter on the DC voltage side, is provided. The method includes operating the electrolysis device, when a grid frequency corresponds to a nominal frequency of the ACT voltage grid and is substantially constant over a time period, with an electrical power which is between 50% and 100% of a nominal power of the electrolyzer, and operating the converter in a voltage-impressing manner, such that an AC active power drawn from the AC voltage grid is changed on the basis of a change and/or a rate of change of the grid frequency in the AC voltage grid.

Abstract: Described is a drier for industrial plants for the production of bituminous macadams comprising a drying drum (2) rotating about its own main axis of extension (R2), a loading head (3) at a first end (2a) of the drying drum for introducing a virgin inert lithic material into the drying drum, an unloading head (4) at a second end (2b) of the drying drum, a burner (8) for generating a flame (9) in a combustion chamber (7) and a first drying flow (F9) in a drying chamber (6), a feed device (11), positioned downstream of the combustion chamber (7) and upstream of the unloading head (4) for introducing a recycled bituminous material into the drying drum (2); the drying drum (2) comprises a drying chamber (12) downstream of the feed device (11) and upstream of the unloading head (4) and a combustion chamber (13) downstream of the drying chamber (12) and upstream of the unloading head (4) and the drier comprises a system for generating a second flow (F15) of drying gas in the second drying chamber (12).

Abstract: A slaughtered pig part processing plant including a conveyor with at least one retaining assembly for a pig part and a pig part deskinner below the conveyor. The deskinner including a knife and a skin gripper, wherein the said conveyor is configured for advancing the retaining assembly in a machine direction (T) past the deskinner. A deskinner carrier structure including one or more actuators for moving the deskinner between an upper position and a lower position. The knife and the skin gripper configured for engaging in the upper position skin (S) of the pig part suspended from the retaining assembly advanced to the deskinner by the conveyor, and to progressively cut off and remove the skin (S) when moved to the lower position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for controlling herbicide resistant or tolerant weed species by applying the herbicidal compound (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof. The methods and uses are particularly suitable for the protection of crops. The invention also relates to specific herbicidal compositions comprising said herbicidal compound.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present invention is an anti-adrenomedullin (ADM) antibody or an anti-adrenomedullin antibody fragment or an anti-ADM non-Ig scaffold for use in therapy of a chronical or acute disease or acute condition of a patient for prevention or reduction of organ dysfunction or organ failure. In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the invention is an anti-ADM antibody or an anti-adrenomedullin antibody fragment or anti-ADM non-Ig scaffold for use in therapy of a chronical or acute disease or acute condition of a patient for prevention or reduction of kidney dysfunction or kidney failure or liver dysfunction or liver failure.

Abstract: Wiper for containers of cosmetic products in paste of the type including a rigid frame provided with a flange at the top and a dome-shaped base including a cylindrical body internally provided with a toroidal groove and a centrally drilled, dome-shaped appendix so that a wiping surface is identified. The appendix is of elastic material and is arranged integral with the cylindrical body. The frame and the base are interlockingly connected with each other and on the internal surface of the dome-shaped base is provided a wiping wall equipped with a central hole according to the geometry of the hole of the base.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing cladding elements for use in construction, including a composite cement-based structure, including an elastically deformable support element having a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of spacer elements having an elongated shape positioned between the first and second surface to realize a plurality of interconnected cavities. The method further provides preparing a substantially fluid and water-based cementitious composition and introducing the substantially fluid cementitious composition into the support element to obtain a composite structure in a deformable state. After this, part of the fluid cementitious composition is removed from the support element, to eliminate the excess fluid cementitious composition and position the deformable composite structure in a forming device.

Abstract: A computerized method for facilitating a user's action at a terminal at a terminal location is provided. The method comprising: receiving a request from the user device to perform an action including any one of: collecting winnings derived from a placed bet and placing a bet; receiving from a computer device located at the terminal location, data indicative of a user device's location; determining if the user's device location and the terminal location meet a sufficiently close criterion indicative of an close distance of the user from the terminal, and if in the affirmative, granting the request; thereby enabling the user to collect the winnings or place the bet, only when located within the close distance to the terminal.

Abstract: A device includes a safety domain having a processing unit and a memory and is configured to provide at least one functionality and to implement one more safety measures for detecting faults. The safety domain is configured to transmit at least one alarm signal indicating one or more detected errors in response to detecting the faults. The device further includes a security domain having a processing unit and a memory and is configured to provide cryptographic services and to obtain alarm signals. The security domain is configured to perform security-related operations in a secure state in response to obtaining an alarm signal from the safety domain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure vessel (1), comprising a vessel body (3), wherein at an upper end of the vessel body (3) an end region (2) is formed in one piece with the vessel body (3), which has an opening (O), and a fastening structure (9) for a valve (6) formed on the inside of a wall (2.1) surrounding the opening (O) of the end region (2). According to the invention, two outflow openings (SO) are formed opposite each other in the wall (2.1) surrounding the opening (O) of the end region (2).