Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a container with a dispensing schedule. In one implementation, the container with a dispensing schedule comprises a bottle with a threaded neck and a complementarily threaded cap having a cylindrical rim and an internal schedule display. An indication on or within the internal schedule display is displayed through an aperture in the cap rim. Features included in the cap and schedule display interoperate to ensure that the displayed indication is advanced when the cap is removed from, and subsequently threaded onto, the bottle container. The displayed indication is relatively large and clear, to facilitate viewing by vision-impaired users, and the indication-advancement mechanism is robust and reliable. In addition, the cap and internal schedule display include features that allow the displayed indication to be set to a particular indication.

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: A driver circuit for powering a load is disclosed. The driver circuit includes an input for receiving for connection to a source of AC power, and a rectifier for converting the AC power from the input into DC power. The driver circuit also include a voltage bus filter, a high-frequency oscillator for generating a high-frequency AC signal, a resonant driver, a feedback circuit, and a high-frequency DC rectifier. The voltage bus filter smoothens the DC power from the rectifier, and includes at least one capacitor. The resonant driver is in electrical communication with the high-frequency oscillator, and limits a current of the high-frequency AC signal and produces a limited output voltage based on the high-frequency AC signal. The feedback circuit is in electrical communication with the resonant driver and the voltage bus filter, and maintains a charge on the capacitor of the voltage bus filter.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a container with a dispensing schedule. In one implementation, the container with a dispensing schedule comprises a bottle with a threaded neck and a complementarily threaded cap having a cylindrical rim and an internal schedule display. An indication on or within the internal schedule display is displayed through an aperture in the cap rim. Features included in the cap and schedule display interoperate to ensure that the displayed indication is advanced when the cap is removed from, and subsequently threaded onto, the bottle container. The displayed indication is relatively large and clear, to facilitate viewing by vision-impaired users, and the indication-advancement mechanism is robust and reliable. In addition, the cap and internal schedule display include features that allow the displayed indication to be set to a particular indication.

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: A driver circuit for powering a load is disclosed. The driver circuit includes an input for connection to a ballast, a rectifier, a switch, and a fault circuit. The rectifier converts AC power received from the input into DC power. The rectifier includes a rectifier input. The switch is electrically connected to the rectifier input. The switch is activated to create a short circuit at the rectifier inputs in response to receiving an activation signal. The fault circuit is electrically connected to the switch. The fault circuit generates the activation signal in response to detecting at least one of an over voltage, an over temperature, and an over current condition of the driver circuit.

Abstract: A driver circuit for powering a load is disclosed. The driver circuit includes an input for connection to a ballast, a rectifier, a switch, and a fault circuit. The rectifier converts AC power received from the input into DC power. The rectifier includes a rectifier input. The switch is electrically connected to the rectifier input. The switch is activated to create a short circuit at the rectifier inputs in response to receiving an activation signal. The fault circuit is electrically connected to the switch. The fault circuit generates the activation signal in response to detecting at least one of an over voltage, an over temperature, and an over current condition of the driver circuit.

Abstract: A driver circuit for powering a load is disclosed. The driver circuit includes an input for receiving for connection to a source of AC power, and a rectifier for converting the AC power from the input into DC power. The driver circuit also include a voltage bus filter, a high-frequency oscillator for generating a high-frequency AC signal, a resonant driver, a feedback circuit, and a high-frequency DC rectifier. The voltage bus filter smoothens the DC power from the rectifier, and includes at least one capacitor. The resonant driver is in electrical communication with the high-frequency oscillator, and limits a current of the high-frequency AC signal and produces a limited output voltage based on the high-frequency AC signal. The feedback circuit is in electrical communication with the resonant driver and the voltage bus filter, and maintains a charge on the capacitor of the voltage bus filter.

Abstract: A driver circuit for powering at least one light emitting diode (LED) in a dimming application is disclosed. The driver circuit includes an input for connection to a source of dimmed AC power and a rectifier for converting the dimmed AC power from the input into DC power. The driver circuit also includes a voltage bus filter for smoothening the DC power from the rectifier. The voltage bus filter includes at least one capacitor. The driver circuit also includes a feedback circuit in electrical communication with the rectifier. The feedback circuit causes the rectifier to continuously draw current from the inputs of the driver circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnostic assays useful in classification of patients for selection of cancer therapy with one or more Aurora kinase B inhibitors. In particular, the present invention relates to identifying the genetic defects in the CDKN2A locus which exhibit a heightened dependency on Aurora kinase activity, identifying patients eligible to receive Aurora kinase inhibitor therapy, either as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy, and monitoring patient response to such therapy.

Abstract: A pyrometric detection device for use in an apparatus for producing three-dimensional work pieces comprises a pyrometric detecting unit (10) configured to receive thermal radiation emitted at different points of a detection plane in a detection direction and a calibration device (12) comprising a substrate (14) and a plurality of light guides (16) each having a first end (18) for coupling light into the light guide (16) and a second end (20) for emitting light from the light guide (16), the second end (20) being fixed to the substrate (14). The substrate (14) is adapted to be removably arranged relative to the pyrometric detecting unit (10) in such a manner that the second ends (20) of the plurality of light guides (16) are arranged in the detection plane and emit light in the detection direction, in a calibration state of the pyrometric detection device.

Abstract: A fencing system for hunting is provided. The fencing system includes a fencing having a length from a first end to a second end, and a height from a top end to a bottom end. At least a first cord is interwoven through apertures formed at the top end of the fencing. The first cord is interwoven along the entire length of the fencing. A first end of the first cord is secured to a first vertical support extending from the ground. A second end of the first cord is secured to a second vertical support extending from the ground. The fencing forms a barrier, changing the pathway of the hunted game.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an implant material for filling bone defects, for bone regeneration, and for bone tissue engineering, to an implant comprising this material, to a method for producing such an implant, and to a method for producing a hybrid material. The implant material comprises a hybrid material comprising: a bioactive glass M based on SiO2 and CaO, optionally containing P2O5 and/or optionally doped with strontium, and a biodegradable polymer P soluble in a solvent and chosen from among bioresorbable polysaccharides. The implant material has applications in the medical field.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an implant material for filling bone defects, for bone regeneration and for bone tissue engineering, to an implant comprising this material, and to a method for producing such an implant. The implant material comprises: a bioactive glass M based on SiO2 and CaO, optionally containing P2O5 and/or optionally doped with strontium, and a biodegradable polymer P soluble in at least one solvent S1 and chosen from among the bioresorbable polysaccharides. The implant material has applications in the medical field.

Abstract: A method is provided for installing a security-relevant portion of an application made available by an application provider in a security element of a terminal. The terminal requests the application from the application provider and receives the application. Subsequently, the received security-relevant portion of the application is transmitted to a trustworthy instance administrating the security element. The trustworthy instance subsequently installs the security-relevant portion of the application in the security element.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces comprises a carrier (12) adapted to receive a raw material powder (14). The apparatus (10) further comprises an irradiation unit (20) for selectively irradiating electromagnetic or particle radiation onto the raw material powder (14) applied onto the carrier (12) in order to produce a work piece made of said raw material power (14) by a generative layer construction method. The irradiation unit (20) comprises a radiation source (22) and a plurality of optical elements. A detection device (34) of the apparatus (10) is arranged so as to be capable of detecting an operational parameter of a radiation beam (26) emitted by the radiation source (22) and having passed at least one optical element of the irradiation unit (20).

Abstract: Systems and methods for online assisted pre-intervention or “prevention” are described. A prevention system may provide the ability to initiate a prevention campaign in order to create a customized support forum for persons who may be afflicted by a harmful addiction. The prevention system can receive a request to initiate a campaign for a recipient from a host and facilitate the invitation of other participants to the campaign. Knowledge-based questionnaires may be dynamically generated for the host and participants, and a profile built for the recipient based on received responses. Customized messages may be generated by the prevention system using expert knowledge-based rules, and delivered to the recipient. The messages may be unique to the recipient based on the recipient's circumstances and relationship to the host and participants. Support services provided by the prevention system encourage the recipient to agree to accept help and provide action plan recommendations.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system, comprising: a first non-magnetic conductive electrode; a second non-magnetic conductive electrode; a dielectric layer disposed between the first and second electrodes, the dielectric layer extending between the first and second electrodes; and first and second layers comprising plural pairs of magnetically coupled pairings of discrete magnets, the first and second layers separated by a non-magnetic material, wherein the magnets of at least the first layer are conductively connected to the first non-magnetic conductive electrode.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a medicine dispenser with a dispensing schedule. In one implementation, the medicine dispenser includes a cylindrical container and a disk-shaped cap having a cylindrical rim and an inner schedule display. An indication on or within the inner schedule display is displayed to a medicine consumer through an aperture in the cylindrical rim of the cap. Features included in the cap, schedule display, and cylindrical container interoperate to ensure that the displayed indication is advanced when the cap is removed from, and subsequently replaced on, the container. The displayed indication is relatively large and clear, to facilitate viewing by vision-impaired users, and the schedule-advancement mechanism is robust and reliable. In addition, the cap and inner schedule display include features that allow the displayed indication to be set to a particular indication.

Abstract: A stigmasterol-rich phytosterol composition is prepared wherein the composition comprises at least 50% stigmasterol, based on the total weight of phytosterols, no more than 1000 ppm water, no more than 50 ppm ethanol, and wherein stigmasterol is at least 98% in the anhydrous form. A ready-to-freeze beverage is provided comprising the stigmasterol-rich composition and water, with optional additives. A frozen beverage is prepared from the ready-to-freeze beverage as a pourable slush. There are further provided processes to prepare the ready-to-freeze beverage and the frozen slush beverage.