Abstract: Method for producing a mockup of a patient's dental cosmetic restoration, characterized in that it comprises a step (E4) of forming a file of digital data representing the dental mockup artificially presenting the restoration intended to be placed in the mouth and worn temporarily over at least part of the patient's dentition, and a step (E5) of fabricating the mockup directly from the file of digital data produced.

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a base frame with a plurality of caster wheel assemblies, each of the caster wheel assemblies including a caster brake actuator movable between a total braking position and a non-braking position. A linkage system is coupled to the caster brake actuators for controlling the caster brake actuators and is operable to move the caster brake actuators between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions. The linkage system is configured to compensate for tolerances in the linkage system wherein the linkage system can control the caster brake actuators to simultaneously move between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions.

Abstract: A system can be used to process liquid materials, such as aqueous-based syrup solutions containing sugar molecules. In some examples, the system includes a processing vessel having multiple individually-controllable temperature zones arranged in series. In operation, an aqueous solution can be introduced into an inlet port of the processing vessel and passed sequentially through the series of temperature zones. Water from the aqueous solution can be evaporated within the initial stage(s) of the processing vessel to form a concentrated solution that is then cooled in subsequent stage(s). Accordingly, a supersaturated solution may be formed from the aqueous solution in the processing vessel that is then solidified to subsequently form a substantially dry solid material (e.g., sugar), still within the processing vessel. The substantially dry solid material can discharge through an exit port of the processing vessel.

Abstract: A cot fastening system for fastening a cot to an emergency vehicle includes a frame configured for mounting to the floor of an emergency vehicle, which has a longitudinal axis and a cot loading direction along the longitudinal axis. The system includes a first restraint assembly for coupling to a first cot attachment of the cot, which is mounted to the frame. The system further includes a second restraint assembly for coupling to a second cot attachment, which is also mounted to the frame. The system further includes a spring, such as a coil spring, for biasing the cot in a direction opposed from the loading direction of the frame to thereby apply a pre-load on at least one of said restraint assemblies.

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a base frame with a plurality of caster wheel assemblies, each of the caster wheel assemblies including a caster brake actuator movable between a total braking position and a non-braking position. A linkage system is coupled to the caster brake actuators for controlling the caster brake actuators and is operable to move the caster brake actuators between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions. The linkage system is configured to compensate for tolerances in the linkage system wherein the linkage system can control the caster brake actuators to simultaneously move between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions.

Abstract: A cot fastening system for fastening a cot to an emergency vehicle includes a frame configured for mounting to the floor of an emergency vehicle, which has a longitudinal axis and a cot loading direction along the longitudinal axis. The system includes a first restraint assembly for coupling to a first cot attachment of the cot, which is mounted to the frame. The system further includes a second restraint assembly for coupling to a second cot attachment, which is also mounted to the frame. The system further includes a spring, such as a coil spring, for biasing the cot in a direction opposed from the loading direction of the frame to thereby apply a pre-load on at least one of said restraint assemblies.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis on implant, characterized in that it comprises a step of manufacturing of the outer wall (E5) of the dental prosthesis and a step of manufacturing of at least one connection (E6) intended for fixing on to at least one implant.

Abstract: A subsurface diver transport vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one propulsion device. The vehicle body incorporates a number of individual mission modules mechanically assembled together to define a substantially continuous hull and deck of the vehicle. The mission modules include at least one battery module adapted for supplying electrical current to electrical subsystems of the vehicle. The propulsion device is attached to the vehicle body and capable of propelling the vehicle through a body of water.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is described that includes a ground contacting annular tread portion, a shear band, wherein the shear band is formed of a first and second inextensible layer, and a low modulus material positioned between the first and second inextensible layer. The non-pneumatic tire further includes a connecting web positioned between a hub and the shear band, wherein the connecting web is formed of one or more spokes extending from an inner ring to an outer ring, wherein the one or more spokes are formed from a material reinforced with a three dimensional spacer structure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical and/or dietary supplement composition comprising an effective amount of a copper (I) complex with glycine, pyruvate, or succinic acid and methods of treating mitochondrial, neuromuscular, and other diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical treatment regimes and kits comprising a copper (I) complex with glycine, pyruvate, or succinate.

Abstract: A long and short fund that is implemented using a distributed token-based system. A change in an indicator causes assets to be moved from one fund to the other. Investors may redeem their fund units at any time, including at the conclusion of the fund when one of the funds reaches zero value. A cryptographic whitelist may be used to ensure that only validated investors hold or redeem units of the funds. Offering memorandum and auditing documentation may be cryptographically attached to the token.

Abstract: Each of seven shown and described embodiments of anti choking implements serves for both self-rescue and assisted rescue. A trekking staff embodiment (14) includes a thrust pad pack (16) supportable by a length-adjustable trekking staff (18) having an anti shock feature (22). The thrust pad pack is comprised of a series of nested selectable thrust pads (34, 36, and 38) differing in size and height relative to each other to suit the size and stature of a choking victim. Each thrust pad includes bilaterally adjustable elastomeric protuberances for abdominal thrusting bilaterally to avoid or minimize collateral compression of organs in the middle of the chest. Three table model embodiments (21, 100, and 150) are designed for use on household furniture. Among the table models is an embodiment having a pack (102) of detachably connected thrust pads (104, 106, and 108) differing in size and height.

Abstract: A valve assembly for an exhaust system includes a conduit, a valve flap disposed within an exhaust passageway for controlling exhaust flow through the exhaust passageway, a shaft supporting the valve flap in the exhaust passageway for rotation about a pivot axis, and a mass damper disposed external to the conduit and coupled to the shaft. The mass damper includes a longitudinal segment coupled to the shaft. The mass damper also includes a first damping mass that is disposed proximal to a first end of the longitudinal segment and is linearly movable along a centerline axis to a first distance with respect to the pivot axis. The mass damper further includes a second damping mass that is disposed proximal to a second end of the longitudinal segment and is linearly movable along the centerline axis to a second distance with respect to the pivot axis.

Abstract: In some cases, a provisioned electronic device may receive a request for configuration information from an unprovisioned device. In response, the provisioned device may determine configuration information to send to the unprovisioned device based at least in part on the contents of the request. Examples of configuration information may include network credentials for connecting to a wireless local area network, a registration token that identifies the unprovisioned device to a fulfillment service, and user preferences associated with a user of the provisioned device. Further, the provisioned device may send the configuration information to the unprovisioned device. Upon receipt of the configuration information, the unprovisioned device may utilize the configuration information to order products from the fulfillment service. In some instances, the provisioned device may obtain the configuration information from the fulfillment service.

Abstract: A convertible folding ladder incorporates first and second rigid ladder sections, each comprising opposing spaced apart longitudinal rails, a plurality of spaced apart rungs between the rails, and a connector plate formed with one end of at least one of the longitudinal rails. Each connector plate of the first ladder section defines at least three spaced apart pin holes adapted for being selectively aligned with pin holes defined by the connector plate of the second ladder section. First and second fastener pins are adapted for being removably inserted through the aligned pin holes, such that the ladder is convertible between multiple different configurations.

Abstract: A method of producing a virus in cell culture comprising at least the steps of a) providing a population of cells cultured in a cell culture medium, b) infecting the population of cells by i. inoculating the population with the virus, and ii. incubating the inoculated population so as to allow the virus to replicate and propagate, c) collecting the produced virus, thereby providing a viral harvest, and d) purifying the virus, wherein a power density of at least 15 W/m3, at least 30 W/m3, at least 60 W/m3, at least 100 W/m3, at least 120 W/m3 is applied to the cell culture at least during step b).

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a base frame with a plurality of caster wheel assemblies, each of the caster wheel assemblies including a caster brake actuator movable between a total braking position and a non-braking position. A linkage system is coupled to the caster brake actuators for controlling the caster brake actuators and is operable to move the caster brake actuators between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions. The linkage system is configured to compensate for tolerances in the linkage system wherein the linkage system can control the caster brake actuators to simultaneously move between their total braking positions and their non-braking positions.