Abstract: A personnel transfer device includes a base, a top, a plurality of generally peripherally-disposed cables extending between the base and the top, a generally centrally-disposed support column coupled between the base and the top for maintaining a generally-fixed distance between the base and the top and for providing tension in the plurality of generally peripherally-disposed cables extending between the base and the top, and a heave compensator configured to provide damping of motion of a first end thereof relative to a second end thereof, the heave compensator disposed generally longitudinally within a lateral extent of the generally centrally-disposed support column. In some embodiments, the first end of the heave compensator is attached to the generally centrally-disposed support column, and the second end of the heave compensator is configured for coupling to a master link assembly for lifting of the personnel transfer device.

Abstract: This invention is a recreational swimming pool swing set. Defined as a structure on which a rope swing (or swing of any type) is attached and used for swinging on into a swimming pool (or the like), this simple invention provides a new and engaging recreational activity for pool users. Existing rope swings like those found along river banks and lakes are generally dangerous, inaccessible, and don't pertain to the swimming pool market. This suggests an obvious need for the development of the highly favorable present invention, “the pool swing”. Further, this invention naturally relates to and complements existing pool concepts like water slides, evidenced by the relationship between swing sets and slides on existing playgrounds. The invention of the recreational swimming pool swing set therefore creates a well-rounded market and completed family of products for pool users, and serves as a fundamental breakthrough for the recreational pool industry itself.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing (AM) system includes a housing defining a chamber, a build platform disposed within the chamber, and an upper gas inlet configured to supply an upper gas flow in a first direction parallel to the build platform. The AM system includes a lower gas inlet disposed in the chamber and configured to supply a lower gas flow in a second direction toward a bottom wall of the chamber, and a flow directing system configured to receive the lower gas flow and redirect the lower gas flow in the first direction parallel to the build platform. The AM system includes one or more gas delivery devices fluidly coupled to the upper and lower gas inlets and configured to regulate one or more flow characteristics of the upper and lower gas flows and a gas outlet configured to discharge the upper and lower gas flows from the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), including the treatment and prevention of flares in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with a history of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) with anti-IL36R antibodies.

Abstract: A waste bin with a pedal-operated swivel lid, in which a pedal is located in a bottom region, on a front side of said waste bin, which pedal is connected via a lever mechanism to a pull element, in particular to a pull strap. The pull element runs on a rear side of the waste bin from its bottom region to the swivel lid and produces an operative connection between the pedal and the swivel lid. The pedal is arranged extendably on the waste bin in such a way that, in a first, pushed-in position, it does not protrude beyond the front side of the waste bin, and, in a second, extended position, it protrudes beyond the front side of the waste bin and is operatively connected to the lever mechanism in such a way that stepping upon the pedal 3 opens the swivel lid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of or alleviation of signs and symptoms of GPP or an acute phase flare-up of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) with anti-interleukin-36R (anti-IL36R) antibodies.

Abstract: The present description relates to a computer-implemented system and methods for detecting and assessing the severity of a neutrophilic dermatosis condition with visible skin manifestation in a patient before or after a treatment with an anti-interleukin-36 receptor antibody.

Abstract: Compact lens systems that may be used in small form factor cameras. The lens system may include a master lens with two or more lens elements arranged along an optical axis and having refractive power, and an optical actuator located on the object side of the master lens that may provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) functionality for the camera. An aperture stop for the camera may be included in the optical actuator, for example between a substrate and a flexible optical element of the optical actuator. Including the aperture stop in the optical actuator rather than in the lens stack may allow the optical actuator to be smaller in the X-Y dimensions (perpendicular to the optical (Z) axis) than it would be in a similar camera with the aperture stop located in the lens stack.

Abstract: A semi-active noise control system includes a layer configured to be part of an interior panel of an aircraft The layer includes conductive tracks, a driver arrangement, tuned mass dampers, and sensors. Each tuned mass damper has an eigenfrequency that depends on a control signal applied to the tuned mass damper and is connected to the driver arrangement via a conductive track and configured to receive control signals from the driver arrangement. Each sensor is connected to the driver arrangement via a conductive track and is configured to sense vibrations and/or acoustic sounds and send measurement signals to the driver arrangement. The driver arrangement is configured to analyze the measurement signals and to generate and send control signals to the tuned mass dampers such that the eigenfrequency of the tuned mass dampers is matched with the frequency of the vibrations and/or acoustic sounds sensed by the sensors.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing (AM) system includes a housing defining a chamber, a build platform disposed in the chamber at a first elevation, and a lower gas inlet disposed at a second elevation and configured to supply a lower gas flow. The AM system includes a contoured surface extending between the lower gas inlet and the build platform to direct the lower gas flow from the second elevation at the lower gas inlet to the first elevation at the build platform, where the contoured surface discharges the lower gas flow in a direction substantially parallel to the build platform. The AM system also includes one or more gas delivery devices coupled to the lower gas inlet to regulate one or more flow characteristics of the lower gas flow, and a gas outlet configured to discharge the lower gas flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of or alleviation of signs and symptoms of palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) with anti-IL-36R antibodies in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of or alleviation of signs and symptoms of palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) with anti-IL-36R antibodies in a patient.

Abstract: A serving caddy with perimetral cutout holsters is provided. The perimetral cutout holsters are cutouts of the body of the serving caddy, wherein the cutout communicates with the body's periphery defining a gap of the periphery. Each cutout holster is dimensioned and adapted to slidably receive a bottom of conical, tapering container in an unengaged state though when the serving caddy is raised relative to the container, the cutout holster and the container form and engaged state along an upper half of the container's sidewall. The serving caddy has a centrally disposed handle cutout pair that defines a cross bar or handle portion, enabling a secure grip of the serving caddy simply by singlehandedly grabbing the handle portion, whereby the serving caddy is secure the instant it is lifted off a supporting surface.

Abstract: Compression techniques are described. In an embodiment, a first plane of sensor data is accessed, the first plane of sensor data is divided into a plurality of slices, each sample is encoded in each slice from the plurality of slices, where encoding a sample include computing a median based prediction for the sample, computing an error for the sample comprising a difference between the sample and the computed median based prediction, determining a context for the sample, selecting a model for the sample by using the determined context, and encoding the computed error by using the selected model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-IL-36R binding compounds, in particular new anti-IL-36R antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Abstract: A slide system for optical microscopy using immersion fluid including a cover glass having a first refractive index and a transparent film having a second refractive index. The second refractive index of the transparent film is matched to the first refractive index of the cover glass. The transparent film protects the cover glass from immersion fluid used for optical microscopy and the transparent film is configured such that the immersion fluid used can be removed by lifting off the transparent film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of or alleviation of signs and symptoms of GPP or an acute phase flare-up of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) with anti-IL36R antibodies.

Abstract: A container made of injection molded plastic, in particular for storing fruit, vegetables or other foods, includes a box having a box base, a side wall and an generally encircling, upper box periphery, which defines a box opening, and also includes a container lid for at least partially closing the box opening. On an inner side, directed toward an inner region of the box, the container lid has a three-dimensional surface structure including a plurality of respectively adjacent hollow bodies, of which the basic shape has a respective bottom surface, arranged on the inner side of the container lid, a top surface, which is oriented in the direction of the inner region of the box, and a lateral surface, which connects the bottom surface and the top surface to one another. At least some of the hollow bodies are open in the direction of the inner region of the box.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing (AM) system includes a housing defining a chamber, a build platform disposed within the chamber, and an upper gas inlet configured to supply an upper gas flow in a first direction parallel to the build platform. The AM system includes a lower gas inlet disposed in the chamber and configured to supply a lower gas flow in a second direction toward a bottom wall of the chamber, and a flow directing system configured to receive the lower gas flow and redirect the lower gas flow in the first direction parallel to the build platform. The AM system includes one or more gas delivery devices fluidly coupled to the upper and lower gas inlets and configured to regulate one or more flow characteristics of the upper and lower gas flows and a gas outlet configured to discharge the upper and lower gas flows from the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating or reducing chronic inflammatory pain in a subject by administering to the subject a dose of an anti-IL-36R antibody.