Abstract: A scraper device for a disc of an agricultural machine includes: a first outer scraper element having a first scraper portion resting against the outer surface of the first disc and a first coupling portion coupled to a chassis; a first inner scraper element having a second scraper portion resting against the inner surface of the first disc and a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion, the first inner scraper element swivel-mounted with respect to the first outer scraper element around a second rotation axis; and a resetting device connected to the second coupling portion causing a rotational movement of the first inner scraper element along the second rotation axis pressing the second scraper portion against the inner surface of the first disc and causing rotational movement of the first outer scraper element along the first rotation axis pressing the first scraper portion against the first disc.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for laser processing a material (11), which apparatus comprises a laser (1) and a beam delivery cable (2), wherein: the laser (1) is connected to the beam delivery cable (2); the beam delivery cable (2) is configured to transmit laser radiation (13) emitted from the laser (1), and the laser radiation (13) is defined by a beam parameter product (4); and the apparatus (10) is characterized in that: the apparatus (10) includes at least one squeezing mechanism (5) comprising a periodic surface (6) defined by a pitch (7); a length (8) of optical fibre (9) that forms part of the laser (1) and/or the beam delivery cable (2) is located adjacent to the periodic surface (6); and the squeezing mechanism (5) is configured to squeeze the periodic surface (6) and the length (8) of the optical fibre (9) together with a squeezing force (12); whereby the beam parameter product (4) is able to be varied by adjusting the squeezing force (12).

Abstract: Apparatus for laser processing a material (11), comprising a laser (1), an optical fibre (2), and a coupler (125), wherein: the laser (1) is connected to the optical fibre (2); the optical fibre (2) is a multimode optical fibre having a first optical mode (21) having a first mode order (24), a second optical mode (22) having a second mode order (25), and a third optical mode (23) having a third mode order (26); the third mode order (26) is higher than the second mode order (25) which is higher than the first mode order (24); the coupler (125) switches laser radiation propagating in the first optical mode (21) to laser radiation propagating in the second optical mode (22); and the coupler (125) switches the laser radiation propagating in the second optical mode (22) to laser radiation propagating in the third optical mode (23).

Abstract: Provided herein are uses of the compounds for the treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer and Kennedy's disease.

Abstract: A seeder element of an agricultural machine includes a seed distribution element and a tamping device. The tamping device is arranged behind an outlet of the seed distribution element in a direction of advance at work of the seeder element. The tamping device includes an adjustment device and a tamping element. The tamping element exerts a tamping force on the ground in at least one work position of the adjustment device. The at least one work position of the adjustment device is a load-relieving position in which the adjustment device exerts, on the tamping element, a load-relieving stress that counters the weight of the tamping element.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing optical radiation (15), which apparatus comprises an optical input (13), a coupler (2), a first semiconductor amplifier (3), a controller (4), a preamplifier (61), a power amplifier (62) and an output fibre (5), wherein: the optical input (13) is for receiving input optical radiation (14); the optical input (13) is connected in series to the coupler (2), the first semiconductor amplifier (3), the preamplifier (61), the power amplifier (62), and the output fibre (5); the apparatus being characterized in that: the first semiconductor amplifier (3) comprises a waveguide (6) having a low reflecting facet (8); the first semiconductor amplifier (3) is in a double pass configuration such that the low reflecting facet (8) is connected to both the optical input (13) and the preamplifier (61) via the coupler (2); and the controller (4) is configured to cause the waveguide (6) of the first semiconductor amplifier (3) to operate in saturation thereby enabling the first semiconductor amplifier (3)

Abstract: A vehicle connection system in accordance with present embodiments includes a first connection mechanism having a shaft with a first portion coupled to a second portion by a hinged joint. A locking element extends from the second portion. Guides extend on opposing sides of the second portion such that a channel is formed between the guides and the guides block movement of the second portion about the hinged joint outside of the channel. The guides are positioned between the locking element and the hinged joint along the shaft. A second connection mechanism is configured to couple with the first connection mechanism and includes a locking box configured to receive the locking element via an aperture in the locking box and configured such that rotation of the locking element while in the locking box via rotation of the shaft interlocks the locking element with the lock box.

Abstract: An apparatus for laser processing a material including an optical fibre, at least one squeezing mechanism, and a lens. The optical fibre is a multimode optical fibre in which laser radiation propagates in a first optical mode and in a second optical mode. The squeezing mechanism includes at least one periodic surface defined by a pitch. The periodic surface is located adjacent to the optical fibre. The pitch couples the first and second optical modes together. The first optical mode is defined by a first mode order. The second optical mode is defined by a second mode order which is higher than the first mode order. The squeezing mechanism squeezes the periodic surface and optical fibre together with a squeezing force thereby coupling the first optical mode to the second optical mode.

Abstract: Salts of glycopyrrolate, including solid forms and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making glycopyrrolate salts, including formulations such as topicals thereof, and methods of treating hyperhidrosis with salts of glycopyrrolate, and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: Salts of glycopyrrolate, including solid forms and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making glycopyrrolate salts, including formulations such as topicals thereof, and methods of treating hyperhidrosis with salts of glycopyrrolate, and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for laser processing a material (11), which apparatus comprises a laser (1), an optical fibre (2), and a coupler (125), wherein: the laser (1) is connected to the optical fibre (2); the optical fibre (2) is such that laser radiation (13) is able to propagate along the optical fibre (2) in a first optical mode (21) having a first mode order (24), a second optical mode (22) having a second mode order (25), and a third optical mode (23) having a third mode order (26); the third mode order (26) is higher than the second mode order (25); and the second mode order (25) is higher than the first mode order (24); the apparatus being characterized in that: the coupler (125) is configured to switch laser radiation propagating in the first optical mode (21) to the laser radiation propagating in the second order mode (22); and the coupler (125) is configured to switch the laser radiation propagating in the second optical mode (22) to laser radiation propagating in the third order mode (23).

Abstract: An agricultural product burying unit for an agricultural machine, configured so as to be mounted in a fixed manner relative to the agricultural machine, includes: a reference device, and a burying device. The reference device is configured to rest on the ground in the work configuration and form a depth positioning reference for the burying device. The burying device is configured to bury an agricultural product in the work configuration. The reference device is configured to be mounted in an articulated manner directly on a reference which is fixed relative to the agricultural machine. The reference device is configured to weigh on the burying device in the work configuration, thereby forming a first device of applying a bearing force on the burying device.

Abstract: A working element is mounted on an agricultural machine having a deformable connecting structure including upper arms and lower arms. The connecting structure includes a system for adjusting the down-pressure having a movable mechanism and a reference member. The mechanism includes a lever and a resilient member that are articulated about a first axis. The mechanism allows an engaged state in which it is held against the reference member in a working position, subjecting the working element to a down-pressure, and an adjusting state in which it is movable about a lower axis with respect to the reference member. The mechanism includes a second axis about which the lever is pivotable in an intermediate state.

Abstract: Apparatus for laser processing a material (11), which apparatus comprises an optical fibre (2), at least one squeezing mechanism (3), and a lens (4), wherein: the optical fibre (2) is a multimode optical fibre; the optical fibre (2) is such that laser radiation (13) is able to propagate along the optical fibre (2) in a first optical mode (21) and in a second optical mode (22); the squeezing mechanism (3) comprises at least one periodic surface (6) defined by a pitch (7); and the periodic surface (6) is located adjacent to the optical fibre (2); and the apparatus is characterized in that: the pitch (7) couples the first optical mode (21) and the second optical mode C(22) together; the first optical mode (21) is defined by a first mode order (24), and the second optical mode (22) is defined by a second O mode order (25) which is higher than the first mode order (24); the squeezing mechanism (3) is configured to squeeze the periodic surface (6) and the optical fibre (2) together with a squeezing force (12), ther

Abstract: A vehicle connection system in accordance with present embodiments includes a first connection mechanism having a shaft with a first portion coupled to a second portion by a hinged joint. A locking element extends from the second portion. Guides extend on opposing sides of the second portion such that a channel is formed between the guides and the guides block movement of the second portion about the hinged joint outside of the channel. The guides are positioned between the locking element and the hinged joint along the shaft. A second connection mechanism is configured to couple with the first connection mechanism and includes a locking box configured to receive the locking element via an aperture in the locking box and configured such that rotation of the locking element while in the locking box via rotation of the shaft interlocks the locking element with the lock box.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing optical radiation (15), which apparatus comprises an optical input (13), a coupler (2), a first semiconductor amplifier (3), a controller (4), a preamplifier (61), a power amplifier (62) and an output fibre (5), wherein: the optical input (13) is for receiving input optical radiation (14); the optical input (13) is connected in series to the coupler (2), the first semiconductor amplifier (3), the preamplifier (61), the power amplifier (62), and the output fibre (5); the apparatus being characterized in that: the first semiconductor amplifier (3) comprises a waveguide (6) having a low reflecting facet (8); the first semiconductor amplifier (3) is in a double pass configuration such that the low reflecting facet (8) is connected to both the optical input (13) and the preamplifier (61) via the coupler (2); and the controller (4) is configured to cause the waveguide (6) of the first semiconductor amplifier (3) to operate in saturation thereby enabling the first semiconductor amplifier (3)

Abstract: Salts of glycopyrrolate, including solid forms and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making glycopyrrolate salts, including formulations such as topicals thereof, and methods of treating hyperhidrosis with salts of glycopyrrolate, and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: Salts of glycopyrrolate, including solid forms and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making glycopyrrolate salts, including formulations such as topicals thereof, and methods of treating hyperhidrosis with salts of glycopyrrolate, and formulations such as topicals thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing optical radiation (1), which apparatus comprises a laser diode (2), a pulse generator (9), and a modulator (5), wherein: the pulse generator (9) is configured to emit picosecond pulses; the modulator (5) is configured to emit nanosecond pulses; the laser diode (2) has a first terminal (6) and a second terminal (7); the pulse generator (9) is connected to the first terminal (6); and the modulator (5) is configured to bias the laser diode (2) below a lasing threshold (8) of the laser diode (2), and the apparatus being characterized in that: the modulator (5) is connected to the second terminal (7); the pulse generator (9) comprises a semiconductor junction (32) connected to a differentiator (4); the semiconductor junction (32) is such that electric current flowing through the semiconductor junction (32) can be turned off more quickly than it can be turned on; and the differentiator (4) is such that a step change that occurs when the electric current flowing through the semiconductor junc

Abstract: Apparatus for providing optical radiation (1), which apparatus comprises a laser diode (2), a pulse generator (9), and a modulator (5), wherein: the pulse generator (9) is configured to emit picosecond pulses; the modulator (5) is configured to emit nanosecond pulses; the laser diode (2) has a first terminal (6) and a second terminal (7); the pulse generator (9) is connected to the first terminal (6); and the modulator (5) is configured to bias the laser diode (2) below a lasing threshold (8) of the laser diode (2), and the apparatus being characterized in that: the modulator (5) is connected to the second terminal (7); the pulse generator (9) comprises a semiconductor junction (32) connected to a differentiator (4); the semiconductor junction (32) is such that electric current flowing through the semiconductor junction (32) can be turned off more quickly than it can be turned on; and the differentiator (4) is such that a step change that occurs when the electric current flowing through the semiconductor junc