Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nitric oxide (NO) releasing nasal compositions and to methods of using the same.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method (236) of harvesting thermal energy and water from air, the method comprising: receiving a flow of water vapor containing air over a first heat exchanging contactor contained in a chamber in a non-sealed state, the first heat exchanging contactor coated with an adsorbent material that adsorbs water vapor (238); desorbing water vapor from a second adsorbent-coated heat exchanging contactor contained in a chamber in a sealed state under a partial vacuum (240); exchanging thermal energy between the first heat exchanging contactor and the second heat exchanging contactor, wherein heat gained by heat of adsorption in the first heat exchanging contactor transferred to heat the second heat exchanging contactor to aid desorption, wherein heat lost due to the heat of desorption in the second heat exchanging contactor is transferred to cool the first heat exchanging contactor to aid adsorption (242); drawing a vacuum in the sealed chamber to pull air out and desorb, compress, and heat the wat

Abstract: In one embodiment, an evaporative cooling system, comprising: at least one direct evaporative cooling system, comprising: at least one fan or blower that induces an air stream; at least one evaporator installed in the air stream, wherein liquid water is supplied to the at least one evaporator, the at least one evaporator configured to directly evaporatively cool and humidify the air stream; and one or plural latent energy harvesting systems (LEHSs) installed alone or in combination, respectively, in the air stream, wherein when alone, the one LEHS is installed in either the air stream downstream of the at least one evaporator and configured to dehumidify the directly evaporatively cooled and humidified air stream or the air stream upstream of the at least one evaporator and configured to dehumidify the air stream to be directly evaporatively cooled and humidified, and wherein when in combination, the plural LEHSs are installed, respectively, in the air stream downstream of the at least one evaporator and conf

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an apparatus for extending the human back. The preferred apparatus has a frame of transverse and longitudinal members, and a roller 20 rigidly supported from below by a transverse member. The space above the roller and frame is open so that a user can lie face up on the roller and grab the longitudinal members with each hand to extend the back over the top of the roller. The user then lowers his hips to extend the spine as much as desired. The user can roll the spine, vertebrae by vertebrae, from the base of the occipital to the sacrum.

Abstract: A secure element relates to a token reference register and to a method for registering tokens of an electronic transaction system. Each token of the transaction system comprises at least a token value and a private part of a token-individual key pair as token elements.

Abstract: A secure element relates to a transaction unit and to a method for registering tokens of an electronic transaction system, which includes the secure element acting as a transaction unit and a token reference register. Each token of the transaction system has at least one token value and one private part of a token-individual key pair acting as token elements.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an exercise system that can allow its user to counterbalance the effects associated with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle though a fitness device that comprises a combination of (a) supporting the lower body in a manner that permits a user's upper body to act as a third class lever with the user's hips operating as fulcrum and (b) engaging in resistance exercises with the upper body in a horizontal position, unsupported above the greater trochanter.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an apparatus for extending the human back. The preferred apparatus has a frame of transverse and longitudinal members, and a roller 20 rigidly supported from below by a transverse member. The space above the roller and frame is open so that a user can lie face up on the roller and grab the longitudinal members with each hand to extend the back over the top of the roller. The user then lowers his hips to extend the spine as much as desired. The user can roll the spine, vertebrae by vertebrae, from the base of the occipital to the sacrum.

Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.

Abstract: A system for creating patterns on a wafer by using an attenuated phase shift mask with variable feature sizes and using Talbot lithography.

Abstract: A method involves a first participating unit having an electronic coin data set registered in a coin register of a payment system. The method includes: generating a transaction data set relating to the transmission of the electronic coin data set to a second participating unit; encrypting the generated transaction data set using a cryptographic key, wherein the cryptographic key is composed of at least two cryptographic sub-keys of different respective remote entities; and initiating a communication connection to a transaction register of the payment system in order to transmit the encrypted transaction data set to the transaction register.

Abstract: A first security element is for transmitting an electronic coin data set to a second security element. The electronic coin data set is registered in a coin register of a payment system. The method has the steps of: setting a status of the electronic coin data set from the security element to an inactive status; transmitting the electronic coin data set from the first security element to the second security element; checking whether a receipt confirmation from the second security element has been received in the first security element; and deleting the transmitted electronic coin data set if the checking step results in that the receipt confirmation has been obtained by the first security element. The aforementioned relates to a payment system, a coin register, a security element, and a terminal for transmitting electronic coin data sets.

Abstract: A device is provided, for analyzing sensor data of a sensor arranged in an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional work piece via irradiation of layers of raw material with an energy beam. Further, a corresponding method and a corresponding computer program product are provided.

Abstract: We describe a system for simulating process monitoring by a sensor system in an additive layer manufacturing, in particular selective laser melting, process used to solidify material from which a three-dimensional workpiece is to be produced, wherein the system comprises: a data input coupleable to a data output of the sensor system and configured to receive, from the sensor system, sensor data relating to the process monitored by the sensor system, wherein the data input is further configured to receive one or more input parameters (i) relating to the additive layer manufacturing process and/or (ii) associated with an additive layer manufacturing apparatus used for the additive layer manufacturing process and/or (iii) associated with the process monitoring and/or the sensor system; and a processing unit coupled to the data input and configured to generate, from the sensor data and the one or more input parameters, a model for simulating said process monitoring.

Abstract: A device is provided, for analyzing sensor data of a sensor arranged in an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional work piece via irradiation of layers of raw material with an energy beam. The device comprises a control unit configured to receive the sensor data as a time series of data values. Each data value is indicative of a process condition within the apparatus during producing the three-dimensional work piece. The control unit is further configured to receive planning data for the three-dimensional work piece. The planning data defines a plurality of scanning vectors and a sequence according to which the energy beam is scanned along the scanning vectors.

Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an exercise system that can allow its user to counterbalance the effects associated with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle though a fitness device that comprises a combination of (a) supporting the lower body in a manner that permits a user's upper body to act as a third class lever with the user's hips operating as fulcrum and (b) engaging in resistance exercises with the upper body in a horizontal position, unsupported above the greater trochanter.

Abstract: The invention concerns an implant material for filling bone defects, bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering, an implant comprising this material, a method for manufacturing such an implant material. The implant material of the invention comprises a hybrid material doped with an osteoinductive nutrient N comprising: a bioactive glass M made from SiO2 and CaO, optionally containing P2O5 and/or optionally doped with strontium, and a biodegradable polymer P, this hybrid material being doped with an osteoinductive nutrient N. The invention is applicable, in particular, in the medical field.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an exercise system that can allow its user to counterbalance the effects associated with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle though a fitness device that comprises a combination of (a) supporting the lower body in a manner that permits a user's upper body to act as a third class lever with the user's hips operating as fulcrum and (b) engaging in resistance exercises with the upper body in a horizontal position, unsupported above the greater trochanter.

Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods of controlling switch modules for dynamically deriving selective circuitries within a plurality of similar voltage energy storage devices of an energy storage system, and/or, within a plurality of stators of a motor/generator, or a plurality of stators of system of motors/generators, thereby optimizing the utilization of energy stored, consumed, and regenerated in the operation of a vehicle.