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 thermal and acoustic insulation system for an aircraft, to be received between an inner surface of an aircraft primary structure, such as an aircraft fuselage structure, and a surface of a panel arrangement delimiting an aircraft cabin, the surface facing away from the aircraft cabin, comprises an insulation package and at least one sensor adapted to measure a level of humidity present in the insulation package. The insulation package comprises a core layer having a thermal and acoustic damping performance, and a packing layer enclosing the core layer. The packing layer is provided with a plurality of normally closed and selectively openable drainage openings which are actuatable to change between their normally closed state and an open state.

Abstract: A multifunctional thermal and acoustic insulation system having a multilayer structure and a plurality of functional components formed integrally and non-exchangeably with the multilayer structure. The multilayer structure has a thermal and acoustic damping performance and comprises, in a stacked arrangement, a continuous first outer layer, a core layer and a continuous second outer layer. The core layer is between the outer layers so that the outer layers cover the core layer at least on opposite sides thereof. Functions of the functional components are related to at least one of the thermal and the acoustic damping performance of the multilayer structure and the functional components are provided on a first outer layer side of the core layer and/or on a second outer layer side of the core layer.

Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a beverage (7) has a mixing unit (10) that includes: a stationary support (11); a seat (12); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the seat (12); a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are relatively movable between an ingredient transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration. The mixing unit (10) has a maintenance guide (111a,112c) and a gate (111b) configured to open and close the maintenance guide (111a,112c). At least one of the frame (11), the seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) is/are configured to enter the maintenance guide (111a,112c) when the gate (111b) is open and to be relatively moved into a maintenance configuration for carrying out a maintenance operation.

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: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3?). The seat (12) is configured to move relatively to the support (11) according to simultaneous and/or successive geometric translation and geometric rotation.

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3?). The mixing unit (10) further comprises a waste ingredient remover (20) configured to remove a waste ingredient (2?) from the ingredient opening (120) upon beverage preparation.

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12).

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12) by a wall part actuator (17). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3?).

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3?). The machine (1) has a control unit (C) that is configured to control a preconditioning of the flavouring ingredient after an introduction into the seat's ingredient opening (120).

Abstract: A machine (1) for handling a flavouring ingredient (2), preparing and serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) comprises: a support (11) that is stationary during the handling of the flavouring ingredient; a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are directly or indirectly mounted to the support (11) and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration. The support (11) and the seat (12) are connected by a guide-rail arrangement (111,112) that is stationary relative to the support (11) and a guide-rail counter-member arrangement (121,122) that is stationary relative to the seat (12), or vice versa. The guide-rail arrangement has a first guide-rail section (111) and a second guide-rail section (112).

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3). The mixing unit (10) is provided with a chamber thermal conditioner (23,24), such as a chamber heater and/or a cooler, for conditioning at least one of the seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14).

Abstract: A machine (1) for serving a beverage (7) via a dispensing outlet (8) to a consumer receptacle (9) by mixing water (3) from a water source (3?) with a flavouring ingredient (2), has a mixing unit (10) that comprises: a stationary support (11); a seat (12) having an ingredient opening (120); a closure part (13) configured to close and open the ingredient opening (120); and a wall part (14) that is movable inside the seat (12). The seat (12), the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) are: mounted to the support (11); and relatively movable between a transfer configuration and a mixing chamber configuration in which the seat (12) and the closure part (13) and the wall part (14) form a mixing chamber (12?) fluidically connected with the water source (3?). The machine (1) has a control unit (C) that is configured to control a preconditioning of the flavouring ingredient after an introduction into the seat’s ingredient opening (120).