Abstract: A social media based messaging and entertainment system incorporating any number of processor driven devices, each including key input and audio/visual output display features. A software program incorporated into the processor device further includes a plurality of enterable fields for composing and responding to query based messages. The software program further may include any of a browser supported website or a mobile operating system supported application configured for linking together any number of the processor driven devices.

Abstract: A test device (80) for testing for the presence of a substance in a sample held on a sample carrier (30) includes a holder (82) for holding a sample carrier (30) which includes one or more chambers (50,52). The test device (80) also includes an actuator for compressing or depressurising the chamber(s) (50,52). The actuator is configured to prevent reinflation of the chamber(s) (50,52) after compression or depressurisation.

Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst material comprising an electrically conducting support material, a proton-conducting, polyazole-based polymer and a catalytically active material. A catalyst material prepared by the process of the invention. A catalyst ink comprising a catalyst material of the invention and a solvent. A catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane and also catalytically active layers comprising a catalyst material of the present invention. A gas diffusion electrode (GDE) comprising a gas diffusion layer and a catalytically active layer comprising a catalyst material of the invention. A membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane, catalytically active layers comprising a catalyst material of the invention, and gas diffusion layers. And a fuel cell comprising a membrane-electrode assembly of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silverware container (1, 40), especially a silverware basket and/or a silverware tray, for arrangement on a crockery basket (2) of a dishwasher, wherein the silverware container (1) comprises two opposing ends (16A, 14A; 16B, 14B) that are adapted for arrangement on the upper ends of two opposing side walls (3,4) of the crockery basket (2) or the silverware container (40) is adapted for arrangement on the bottom (21) of the crockery basket (2), characterized in that the silverware container (1, 40) comprises a bottom wall (18; 46A, 46B) for supporting the silverware that comprises at least two essentially horizontal segments (18A, 18B; 46A, 46B) that are arranged telescopably relative to each other. Furthermore, the invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a crockery basket (2) comprising a silverware container (1, 40), a silverware tray (1) and/or a silverware basket (40) according to the invention.

Abstract: In one aspect, a light-mixing optic is disclosed for use with one or more light sources such as light emitting diodes. In one embodiment, an exemplary optic can include an optical body disposed about an optical axis and having an input and an output surface and a peripheral surface extending between the two. The input surface can form a central cavity for receiving light from the light sources, if not the light sources themselves. Further, the input surface can be shaped to refract substantially all of the light received from the one or more light sources away from the optical axis to the peripheral surface of the optic, where that light (e.g., substantially all of it) can be redirected (e.g., via total internal reflection or specular reflection) to the output surface. An array of micro-lenses or other surface features can be formed on the output surface. Further embodiments, as well as exemplary design methods, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, is the synthesis of ETP derivatives. The uses of the ETP derivatives described herein include treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel pyridyloxyalkylcarboxamides of the formula (I) and to their use as endoparasiticides against endoparasites in animals or humans, and to their use as nematicides for controlling phytopathogenic nematodes, and furthermore to endoparasiticides and nematicides comprising pyridyloxyalkylcarboxamides.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for decreasing, inhibiting, preventing, or reducing calcification by inhibiting sortilin 1.

Abstract: A medication delivery device (1) comprises an indicator element (3) having indications (300) and a magnifying device located over an indication position (32). The magnifying device (4) comprises an optical system (5) with a magnifying lens (43) wherein the optical system (5) is constructed such that the optical path length between the indication position (32) and the magnifying lens (43) is enlarged. As an example, the medication delivery device (1) is a pen-type device, wherein a dose dial element (30) having a dosage scale (31) is disposed. The magnifying device (4) generates a magnified image of the dosage scale (31) so that the size of the selected dose (33) of the medical product is visible through a window (41). A method for assembling the medication delivery device (1) includes providing a medication delivery device (1) having a receptacle and mounting an element of the magnifying device (4) at the receptacle.

Abstract: Agents for coloring keratinic fibers, containing (a) at least one compound of formula (I) and (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant are disclosed and described.

Abstract: A method for slicing wafers from a workpiece using a sawing wire, wherein at least two wire guide rolls clamp a wire web, each wire guide roll having a multiplicity of grooves in its lateral surface, wherein at least one groove in which no wire is inserted during the wire sawing is present alongside a wire-guiding groove and, after wear on the wire-guiding grooves or after a defined number of sawing processes, the sawing wire is wound over into the previously unoccupied grooves that are not yet worn or used, respectively.

Abstract: A system and methods are described for a turbocharged engine, comprising powering the engine using a first operating cylinder, supplementing the power using a second switchable cylinder, deactivating the second switchable cylinder responsive to a load below a first threshold, and closing a first shut-off element downstream of a compressor during the partial deactivation to prevent a first turbocharger from imparting a delivery action into a second compressor during the partial deactivation. Embodiments are further described wherein a bypass line in a second exhaust line further serves as a short-circuit line to prevent the second compressor from imparting a delivery action against the closed first shut-off element. A variable valve timing is then included to further optimize the combustion process during the partial deactivation.

Abstract: A device for assessing the spinal column intends to assess the lateral curvatures and deviations in the spinal column, in a standing position. It can be a non-invasive instrument that allows reproducing the position of each vertebra in the spinal column, from the first cervical vertebra to the first sacral vertebra. The device can include or consist of two parts: a first part designated as body and a second part defined as support. The first part can include or can consist of a vertical piece (that fits in the support) and several horizontal pieces. Each horizontal piece will touch the spinal crest of each vertebra in the spinal column, from the first cervical vertebra to the first sacral vertebra. The support can include or can consist of two pieces: a vertical piece, wherein the instrument's body vertical piece is fitted and a base whereon the feet of the patient under assessment are placed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a salt substitute mixture containing NaCl, KCl and sodium gluconate. The ratio by weight of KCl to sodium gluconate ranges from 1.5:1 to 1:1.5 and the proportion of NaCl is at least 45% by weight. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the mixture in the food industry and as a spice mixture.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fat composition that contains a first refined and interesterified oil mixture and a second refined and interesterified oil mixture usable in the preparation of non-dairy food products, such as whipped food products, and syrups used for the preparation of food products, such as breads, cakes, gelatins, and custards.

Abstract: Hyperpolarized 1-13C-2-oxoglutarate as contrast agent in 13C Magnetic Resonance diagnostic technique (13C-MRI) for use in the diagnosis of cancer. In particular, upon administration of said 1-13C-2-oxoglutarate, signals of 1-13C-glutamate are detected. More in particular, different MR signals from 13C nuclei are detected and compared, said comparison being useful to determine a difference between tumor and non-tumor tissues, to determine the aggressiveness of a tumor or the efficacy of an anti-tumor therapy.

Abstract: A method is provided for accessing a multimedia content containing at least one data segment. This data segment is accessible via a document describing the content. The method includes a first step of obtaining the document describing the content, from which document at least a first universal address of a segment is generated; a second step of obtaining at least one parameter associated with the universal address of the document describing the content; a step of reading at least one address generator rule in the document describing the content; and as a function of the address generator rule, of the first universal address of the segment, and of the parameter that has been obtained, a last step of generating the second universal address for the segment. Also provided is a method of generating a document that is suitable for use in the context of the access method.

Abstract: Antibodies, humanized antibodies, resurfaced antibodies, antibody fragments, derivatized antibodies, and conjugates of same with cytotoxic agents, which specifically bind to, and inhibit A class of Eph receptors, antagonize the effects of growth factors on the growth and survival of tumor cells, and which have minimal agonistic activity or are preferrentially devoid of agonist activity. Said antibodies and fragments thereof may be used in the treatment of tumors that express elevated levels of A class of Eph receptors, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, ovarian carcinoma, synovial sarcoma and pancreatic cancer, and said derivatized antibodies may be used in the diagnosis and imaging of tumors that express elevated levels of A class of Eph receptors.

Abstract: A piezoelectric sound transducer using a piezoelectric plastic material is developed from a substrate layer and a layer of a piezoelectric plastic material deposited thereon, the piezoelectric plastic layer covering the substrate layer not completely but having openings.