Abstract: An electronic and paper combined data submission, printing, and retrieval method includes: completing an application in a client terminal, sending the user-entered data in the client terminal to a remote storage server; printing the completed application together with a barcode containing a unique identification code; retrieving the electronic data stored in the remote storage server by scanning said identification code. A system includes: a data encryption module; a data transmission module: an identification code module; a print module; a scan module; an analysis module; a data retrieve module; and a data decryption module.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the surprising finding that H5 protein of clade 1 H5N1 induces, in particular by a single-shot vaccination, a cross-clade protective immune response to influenza viruses with H5N1 HA. In one aspect, the invention is thus directed to H5 protein of clade 1 H5N1 virus for use in a method of treating or preventing infections with H5N1 virus of a different clade, namely of a clade different from clade 1 or from any clade with the exception of clade 1, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of obtaining clonal seeds, methods of plant cloning, methods of screening for maternal plants that produce clonal seeds asexually and methods of increasing yield of clonal seeds. Also disclosed are constructs comprising a nucleic acid that may silence the activity of a RNA-dependent DNA methylation pathway gene. Further disclosed are maternal plants comprising a construct wherein the construct comprises an exogenous nucleic acid sequence, wherein the construct renders the maternal plant defective for RNA-dependent DNA methylation.

Abstract: A magnetic-inductive flow-through measurement system, having a measuring tube for an electrically conductive medium, a magnetic field generating device for generating a magnetic field running at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the measuring tube, at least two measuring electrodes which tap the measurement voltage induced in the electrically conductive medium, and an evaluation unit, wherein the measuring electrodes have measuring contact which are accessible externally on the measuring tube, and the measuring tube together with the measuring electrodes form a first functional unit, and counter-contacts corresponding to the measuring contacts, the magnetic field generating device and the evaluation unit form a second functional unit in a measurement system housing.

Abstract: A heat sink fastener includes a bridge, a first latch lever coupled to a first end of the bridge, and a second latch lever coupled to a second end of the bridge. The bridge defines a first fulcrum between a first force receiver and a first latch and a second fulcrum between a second force receiver and a second latch. An application force to deflect the force receivers toward each other to spring load the bridge and separate the first latch from the second latch. The bridge is then operable to unload to return the first latch and the second latch to a rest position. The first latch and the second latch engage apertures in a substrate so that springs or cantilevered spring members can bias the heat sink toward the substrate and an electronic component disposed between the heat sink and the substrate.

Abstract: A system (100) includes a threaded boss (101) defining a central axis (104), a metal panel (102), and a fastener (103) to couple the metal panel to the threaded boss. The fastener includes a threaded shaft (105) terminating at a paddle (106), which can be oblong. The metal panel can define an oblong aperture (112), where the paddle is to pass through the oblong aperture when rotated (115) to a first rotational alignment (113) about the central axis. The metal panel can also include one or more retention contours (116,117) disposed adjacent to the oblong aperture. Each retention contour can include a ramp (118,120) defined by a curved central axis (305) and a retention bridge (119,121) defining a recess (122,123) to receive the oblong paddle when rotated to a second rotational alignment (114) about the central axis.

Abstract: Oil well pipe component comprising a threaded portion, at least part whereof is coated with a layer of a corrosion-inhibiting material, that has been applied to at least the part of the threaded portion of the oil well pipe component by means of a method comprising a cataphoresis step from an aqueous bath, said method comprising—providing the oil well pipe component comprising a threaded portion; —immersing at least part of the threaded portion of the pipe component in a cataphoresis bath comprising water and suspended particles of corrosion-inhibiting material, and provided with an anode and a cathode means, the pipe component being connected to the cathode means; —inducing a current through the bath, in order to provide the corrosion-inhibiting material with a positive charge; —depositing a layer of the positively charged corrosion-inhibiting material onto the pipe component; and—removing the immersed part of the pipe component with the layer of corrosion-inhibiting material from the cataphoresis bath and a

Abstract: A process and a device are provided that avoid the problems expressed earlier in order to produce a current of alloy particles at temperatures above 400° C. that will ultimately be used to alloy or chemically treat liquid metal streams. The invention that is presented is composed of a chamber heated by one or more gas burners, where a current of alloy particles with the pre-established massic or volumetric flow is input either manually or via the use of a gravimetric or volumetric dosing device that operates at room temperature located in an area above the chamber. These particles are heated by radiation from the walls of the chamber and by the radiation and convection of the flames of the burners that sweep them along during their flight inside the device for the time that they remain inside the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gel combination comprising: polycarbophil in an amount comprised from 1 to 5% by weight; polyvinylpirrolidone in an amount comprised from 4 to 8% by weight; glycerine in an amount comprised from 1 to 10% by weight; and propyleneglycolin an amount comprised from 20 to 40% by weight; wherein: the weight ratio between polyvinylpirrolidone:polycarbophil is comprised between 1:1 and 4:1, the weight ratio between glycerine:polycarbophil is comprised from 0.5:1 to 2:1, and the weight ratio propyleneglycol:polycarbophil is comprised from 8:1 to 20:1. The invention also provides transparent compositions comprising such gel combinations as well as processes for their preparation and the use thereof as a medicament. Due to the specific excipients, % by weight, and weight ratios forming the combination, the resulting compositions show a high bioadhesivity and bioavailability of the active ingredient, without toxic adverse effects.

Abstract: A fan assembly (100) includes a chassis portion (101) and a fan receiver (1020 coupled to the chassis portion at a first end (105) of the fan receiver. A fan receiver sidewall defines an inner surface (401), an outer surface (402), a receiving opening (403), and a central axis (405). The inner surface can include at least one insertion guiderail key (514,614) oriented substantially parallel with the central axis. The outer surface can include a threaded male member (407) at a second end (106) of the fan receiver. A fan module (103) can nest within the fan receiver sidewall, retained therein by a vented endcap (104) that couples to the threaded male member with a threaded connection.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided, which provide for validation of message delivery utilizing push functionality. Such systems and methods expedite delivery of data while utilizing reliable periodic pull to validate message delivery by querying a group or groups of recipients. The invention may then receive responses from execution of periodic pull functionality and initiate known tasks or preconfigured actions in accordance with any particular response received or not received.

Abstract: A lanyard style holder designed to secure a smokeless cigarette or personal vaporizer device around the neck, shoulder or waist of a user. A lanyard includes a holder cradle with multiple apertures configured to hold a smokeless cigarette device in the central aperture and corner apertures designed to couple a plurality of cords, thereby creating a loop. The loop is then placed around the neck or across the chest of a user wherein a smokeless cigarette device oriented upright is inserted into the central aperture.

Abstract: A magnetic-inductive flow-through measurement system, having a measuring tube for an electrically conductive medium, a magnetic field generating device for generating a magnetic field running at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the measuring tube, at least two measuring electrodes which tap the measurement voltage induced in the electrically conductive medium, and an evaluation unit, wherein the measuring electrodes have measuring contact which are accessible externally on the measuring tube, and the measuring tube together with the measuring electrodes form a first functional unit, and counter-contacts corresponding to the measuring contacts, the magnetic field generating device and the evaluation unit form a second functional unit in a measurement system housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hemagglutinin H5 proteins, nucleic acids and vectors encoding for those as well as vaccines comprising any of such H5 proteins, nucleic acids or vectors encoding for those H5 proteins. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the medicinal use of any of such compositions in humans and animals.

Abstract: An automated child safety unlocking system for automobiles which disengages the child safety locks and unlocks the doors at appropriate times during events such as vehicle crashes. The vehicle ECU continually monitors the status of the vehicle to check if a crash event has occurred via various methods such as the status of airbag deployment, accelerometers placed in the car, and crumple points. In the event of a crash the vehicle ECU transmits one of at least two CSL command signals a child safety lock ECU. The command signals are each specific to an event severity and event type, and the child safety lock ECU then interprets the signal and acts according to the signal type. If the data interpreted indicates a crash, the child safety lock ECU unlocks the child safety locks, and if it does not determine a crash has not occurred, the locks remain engaged.

Abstract: A process/method is provided for the next generation of electricity market systems that support competitive trading of electric energy and ancillary services within day-ahead and real-time market operation frameworks. The invention comprises the systems and methods related to advances in electricity market architecture, functionality, and performance. The systems and methods of the invention ensure system operation reliability and maximize market economic efficiency of energy and ancillary services trading in competitive market environment. A process/method comprising optimal clearing and competitive price formation for a variety of market commodities that are supplied and consumed by a numerous market entities of a variety of types. The solution process is arranged and facilitated in controllable and efficient manner.

Abstract: An automated child safety unlocking system for automobiles which disengages the child safety locks and unlocks the doors at appropriate times during events such as vehicle crashes. The vehicle ECU continually monitors the status of the vehicle to check if a crash event has occurred via various methods such as the status of airbag deployment, accelerometers placed in the car, and crumple points. In the event of a crash the vehicle ECU transmits one of at least two CSL command signals a child safety lock ECU. The command signals are each specific to an event severity and event type, and the child safety lock ECU then interprets the signal and acts according to the signal type. If the data interpreted indicates a crash, the child safety lock ECU unlocks the child safety locks, and if it does not determine a crash has not occurred, the locks remain engaged.

Abstract: Anhydrous topical gel composition of mupirocin or its salts comprising: a) a lipophilic base selected from the group consisting of petrolatum, medium-chain triglycerides, isopropyl myristate and mixtures thereof; b) a bioadhesive selected from the group comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone and polymethacrylates; and c) a solvent selected from the group comprising ethanol, propanol, and isopropanol; which is stable and shows an increased residence time of the active ingredient in the skin, resulting in an improved clinical effect in the treatment of bacterial skin infections while maintaining the safety profile of the commercial pharmaceutical product.