Abstract: A portable display unit 3000, 3500, 4000 for a breathing assistance apparatus, the portable display unit comprising: a display unit housing 3001, 3501, 4000; a screen 3051, 3551, 4051; and a tethering component for tethering the portable display unit 3000, 3500, 4000 with abase unit 50 of the breathing assistance apparatus.

Abstract: Rudder pedal and brake inceptor devices are described that utilize a straight-line mechanism and rotary joints to achieve straight line motion in a compact volume. The devices can include four or more bar linkages that translate forward motion of a pedal into a rotary motion of a common shaft, such that forward motion of one pedal causes the other pedal to retract while allowing for yaw motion control of the aircraft.

Abstract: The invention is a broadly dispatchable, optimized low to medium temperature (about 350° F. to 600° F.) geothermal energy production system to generate electricity. The invention comprises (i) a pipeline for the closed circulation of a working fluid which absorbs subterranean heat to create a superheated fluid during circulation, (ii) a pump for circulating the heatable fluid at high volumes, (iii) a chamber to convert the superheated fluid into a vapor, (iv) a heat exchanger to extract heat from the vapor, (v) an Organic Rankine Cycle engine (or similar device) powered by extracted heat and (v) a turbine driven by the Organic Rankine Cycle engine to produce electricity.

Abstract: Examples include threat-aware copy data management. Responsive to a request to back up data, a threat level may be determined. Where the threat level is determined to be less than a threat level threshold, a data port between a first and second network domain may be opened. Conversely, the request may be denied where the threat level is determined to be at or greater than the threat level threshold.

Abstract: A stackable modular planter includes an open top plant box with a base and four side walls adapted to receive a growing medium and plants. The open top plant box has a first width. An irrigation box below the open top plant box base has a second width larger than the first width. The irrigation box can be filled with irrigation fluid. An open top hopper on one side of the open top plant box on top of the irrigation box can receive irrigation fluid which drains into the irrigation box. An overflow drain aperture in the irrigation box lets excess irrigation fluid flow. When a plurality of the stackable modular planters are stacked above another planter, excess irrigation can flow from the overflow aperture into the hopper of the planter below.

Abstract: Examples include threat-aware copy data management. Responsive to a request to back up data, a threat level may be determined. Where the threat level is determined to be less than a threat level threshold, a data port between a first and second network domain may be opened. Conversely, the request may be denied where the threat level is determined to be at or greater than the threat level threshold.

Abstract: In some examples, a rehydrating agent is generated. In some examples, a consistent-in-time data set of deduplicated data is generated and the consistent-in-time data set and an executable copy of the rehydrating agent is sent to a storage resource.

Abstract: Described herein is a device, system and method for digital-to-analogue conversion. One embodiment provides a digital-to-analogue converter device including: a) a first input configured to receive a digital signal to be converted; b) a second input configured to receive a digital dither signal, the digital dither signal having a predefined amplitude; c) a signal combining module that is configured to combine the digital dither signal with the digital signal in the digital domain to define a combined digital signal; and d) a digital-to-analogue converter module that is configured to process the combined digital signal and to output an analogue signal that is an analogue representation of the combined digital signal. The digital-to-analogue converter module has a predefined output amplitude range. The predefined amplitude of the dither signal is at least 1% of the predefined output amplitude range.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for reducing Post Operative Nausea and/or Vomiting (PONV) in a human patient in need of general anesthesia. Such methods may include scheduling surgery for the human patient and administering to the patient one or more series of prescribed medicines days during a regimen preceding general anesthesia to condition receptors involved in the nausea and/or vomiting reflex.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems, and packaging are disclosed for reducing postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) in a human patient in need of general anesthesia for surgery. Such methods may include scheduling a surgery for the human patient, and administering to the patient one or more series of prescribed medicines for at least three successive days during a regimen immediately preceding general anesthesia. Compositions may include cholinergic receptor agonists, muscarinic receptor agonists, dopamine receptor agonists, MAO inhibitors, serotonin receptor agonists, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, selective serotonin releasing agents, serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors, opioids, or analgesics.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems, and packaging are disclosed for reducing postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) in a human patient in need of general anesthesia for surgery. Such methods may include scheduling a surgery for the human patient, and administering to the patient one or more series of prescribed medicines for at least three successive days during a regimen immediately preceding general anesthesia. Compositions may include cholinergic receptor agonists, muscarinic receptor agonists, dopamine receptor agonists, MAO inhibitors, serotonin receptor agonists, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, selective serotonin releasing agents, serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors, opioids, or analgesics.

Abstract: The invention relates to biomarkers measurable in a human subject that have prognostic value with respect to efficacy of therapeutic treatments for Hepatitis C viral infection. The markers also are believed to have value for diagnosis liver health/liver damage.

Abstract: Processes are provided for recovering precious metals from refractory materials using thiosulfate lixiviants. The processes can employ lixiviants that include at most only small amounts of copper and/or ammonia and operate at a relatively low pH, reduction of polythionates, inert atmospheres to control polythionate production, and electrolytic solutions which provide relatively high rates of precious metal recovery.

Abstract: Processes are provided for recovering precious metals from refractory materials using thiosulfate lixiviants. The processes can employ lixiviants that include at most only small amounts of copper and/or ammonia and operate at a relatively low pH, reduction of polythionates, inert atmospheres to control polythionate production, and electrolytic solutions which provide relatively high rates of precious metal recovery.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for reducing Post Operative Nausea and/or Vomiting (PONV) in a human patient in need of general anesthesia. Such methods may include scheduling surgery for the human patient and administering to the patient one or more series of prescribed medicines days during a regimen preceding general anesthesia to condition receptors involved in the nausea and/or vomiting reflex.

Abstract: A system for positioning an object, having a fixed base, a support for the object, an actuator for applying a force to displace the support relative to the fixed base, a sensor for measuring the load force on the support, and a controller for processing the measured load force to control the position of the support and/or damp at least one resonance frequency of the system. A method of controlling the system is also provided.

Abstract: Processes are provided for recovering precious metals from refractory materials using thiosulfate lixiviants. The processes can employ lixiviants that include at most only small amounts of copper and/or ammonia and operate at a relatively low pH, reduction of polythionates, inert atmospheres to control polythionate production, and electrolytic solutions which provide relatively high rates of precious metal recovery.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a precious metal recovery process in which basic ferric sulphates and/or jarosites are controlled by a number of mechanisms, including control of the oxidation reaction conditions in the first autoclave compartment, hot curing of the autoclave discharge slurry, and/or contacting of the autoclave feed slurry with the hot cured discharge liquid.

Abstract: A system for positioning an object, having a fixed base, a support for the object, an actuator for applying a force to displace the support relative to the fixed base, a sensor for measuring the load force on the support, and a controller for processing the measured load force to control the position of the support and/or damp at least one resonance frequency of the system. A method of controlling the system is also provided.

Abstract: Processes are provided for recovering precious metals from refractory materials using thiosulfate lixiviants. The processes can employ lixiviants that include at most only small amounts of copper and/or ammonia and operate at a relatively low pH, reduction of polythionates, inert atmospheres to control polythionate production, and electrolytic solutions which provide relatively high rates of precious metal recovery.