Abstract: A cover system for a load bed of a vehicle having a winding shaft mounted rotatably in a support structure, a flexible flat structure mounted on the winding shaft for winding and unwinding between a rest position and a covering position and connected to a pull-out profile on a front end region spaced from the winding shaft. Two guide rail arrangements on opposite sides of the flat structure are provided, in which the pull-out profile is guided, and drive system is provided which has a drive motor and a drive transmission laid in the guide rail arrangement and acting on the stable pull-out profile. The drive motor is configured as an electric tubular motor integrated in the winding shaft and driving the winding shaft in opposite rotational directions.

Abstract: Cover system for a load bed of a vehicle having a winding shaft mounted rotatably in a support structure, a flexible flat structure mounted on the winding shaft for winding and unwinding between a rest position and a covering position and connected to a pull-out profile on an end region spaced from the winding shaft. Two guide rail arrangements are provided on opposite sides of the flat structure in which the pull-out profile is guided. The flat structure is reinforced in a manner over its length via a plurality of transverse bows which extend over an entire width of the flat structure and are guided in the guide rail arrangements.

Abstract: Described is a fan assembly comprising a body comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, and means for generating an air flow through the body. The body has a lower body section and an upper body section capable of rotation relative to the lower body section. The fan assembly also comprises a nozzle for emitting the air flow, and a filter upstream from the air inlet, wherein the upper body section has a seat for supporting the filter such that the filter rotates relative to the lower body section when the upper body section is caused to rotate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides comprehensive and comparative flow cytometry-based methods for identifying the state of a biological system by identifying the phenotype of cells and correlating the phenotype with the gene expression profile of the cells, which is indicative of cell function. The cells can be immune cells from a subject suffering from immune-mediated disorders that result in imbalance of the immune system and impair a subject's ability to recognize self-antigens or fight infection or disease. In certain aspects, cell phenotype is identified by detecting and/or quantifying one or more markers on the cell surface or intracellularly, which readily enables identification of specific sub-types of cells of interest, which can then be analyzed for gene expression in order to assay cell function.

Abstract: Treatment of patients with the 2S,4R ketoconazole enantiomer or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and solvates is useful for reducing systemic inflammation and cholesterol levels and improving glycemic control.

Abstract: Treatment of patients with the 2S,4R ketoconazole enantiomer or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and solvates is useful for reducing systemic inflammation and cholesterol levels and improving glycemic control.

Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an air inlet section having an air inlet, an impeller, and a motor for rotating the impeller about an impeller axis to draw an air flow through the air inlet, and an annular nozzle having an inner wall, an outer wall extending about the inner wall, an air inlet for receiving the air flow, an air outlet for emitting the air flow, and an interior passage located between the inner wall and the outer wall for conveying the air flow to the air outlet, the inner wall defining a bore through which air from outside the nozzle is drawn by the air flow emitted from the air outlet. A support assembly supports the air inlet section and the nozzle on a ceiling of the room.

Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow into the fan assembly, and a casing having a continuous interior passage with a tangential air inlet through which the air flow enters the interior passage and at least one air outlet for emitting at least a portion of the air flow. The casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from said at least one air outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of protecting wood or other celiulosic material from decay by copper-tolerant fungi, and wood preservative formulations for use in the same. The wood preservative formulations comprise a biocidal metal compound, a 1,2,4-triazole and a didecyl quaternary ammonium cation. Didecyldimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds are particularly preferred.

Abstract: There is disclosed a temperature indicator (10) in the form of a substrate (12) with multiple coating layers (14-22). Each coating layer (14-22) is visually or chemically distinct from the substrate (12). The material makeup of each coating layer (14-22) is different such that each coating is tailored to undergo failure at a different temperature. The presence or absence of coating layers (14-22) can provide a lasting visual indication of a temperature experienced by the indicator (10) in use. The temperature indicator (10) may be beneficial where the use of conventional temperature sensors is problematic, such as within reactor vessels or other sealed enclosures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal barrier coating removal method. A metal component (32) having a thermal barrier coating is located in a vessel (12) for containing an inert liquid reservoir. The vessel (12) has a releasably sealable closure (14) so as to allow the vessel interior to be maintained at an elevated pressure in use. The vessel is heated and the liquid therein is maintained at a temperature greater than 100° C. for an extended period of time such that thermal barrier coating breaks up as a result of internal stress caused by a crystal structure change in the thermal barrier coating.

Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an annular casing which defines an interior passage. The interior passage includes an air inlet, and houses, downstream from the air inlet, an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow through the air inlet and into the fan assembly. The interior passage also has an air outlet from which at least a portion of the air flow is emitted from the fan assembly. The annular casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the air outlet.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for defining and utilizing virtual fixtures in haptic rendering sessions interacting with various environments, including underwater environments, are provided. A computing device can receive first depth data about an environment. The computing device can generate a first plurality of points from the first depth data. The computing device can determine a haptic interface point (HIP) and can define a virtual fixture for the environment. The computing device can determine a first force vector between the HIP and the first plurality of points using the computing device, where the first force vector is based on the virtual fixture. The computing device can send a first indication of haptic feedback based on the first force vector.

Abstract: Apparatus configured for operation in an underwater environment are provided. A device includes a camera and a transceiver. The camera can capture, within a predetermined interval of time, first light within a first frequency range of light and second light within a second frequency range of light. The camera can generate a first image based on the first light and a second image based on the second light. The first frequency range of light can differ from the second frequency range of light; for example, the first frequency range can include 420-450 nanometers (nm) and the second frequency range can include 830 nm. The transceiver can send the images and receive commands based on haptic feedback generated based on the first image and the second image. For example, an actuator can be configured to be controlled by one or more commands.

Abstract: A method of making a skate boot including manufacturing a rear element including a tendon guard for covering at least a rear portion of the ankle received within the boot, and forming a direct connection at a fixed position between contacting portions of the rear element and of a remainder of the skate boot separately from the quarters, the direct connection being formed such that the rear element is an external element of the boot and such that an upper portion of the rear element is displaceable relative to the quarters in a forward and rearward direction, the upper portion of the rear element being displaceable through flexing of the rear element about the connection.

Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes a casing having a plurality of inlet sections and an outlet section for receiving air from the inlet sections. Each inlet section has an air inlet, an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow through the air inlet section and into the air outlet section. The outlet section has an interior passage for receiving air from the inlet sections and an air outlet. The casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted the air outlet.

Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes a casing having a plurality of inlet sections and an outlet section for receiving air from the inlet sections. Each inlet section has an air inlet, an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow through the air inlet section and into the air outlet section. The outlet section has an interior passage for receiving air from the inlet sections and an air outlet. The casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted the air outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improvement of a 4-quadrant clock phase interpolator design to allow independent rotation of the output clocks in steps of 90°. This feature is useful in clock/data recovery where the 90° “jumps” can be used as a coarse control to re-align the data capture clock to achieve any desired data word alignment and/or receive bus clock alignment. The phase interpolator has a switching circuit comprising a single level of switches; a set of four transistor loads; and a set of four current sources operable to be switched by the switching circuit through to any of the set of four transistor loads.