Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a chamber of a plasma processing device to remove depositions formed after the plasma processing device has been used to deposit a dielectric material including silicon and carbon by introducing a first cleaning gas mixture into the chamber through a first gas inlet in a first introducing step; generating a first plasma in the chamber from the first cleaning gas mixture in a first cleaning step; introducing a second cleaning gas mixture into a remote plasma source in a second introducing step; generating a second plasma in the remote plasma source from a second cleaning gas mixture in a remote plasma generating step; and performing a second cleaning step by allowing fluorine radicals from the second plasma to enter the chamber and introducing a third cleaning gas mixture into the chamber at the same time as the fluorine radicals from the second plasma.

Abstract: Blended polymers that exhibit both conductive and adhesive properties are provided. OTFTs comprising such polymers are also provided, as are methods of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Stand-alone, consumer-operable point-of-sale system, comprising a cabinet/refrigerator with a retractable arrangement of one or more video cameras that are mounted or embedded in the frame of the cabinet/refrigerator without occupying volumes on both the outside and inside the of the cabinet/refrigerator, being an absolutely autonomous system governed by artificial intelligence that allows the consumer to select the desired product, pay for it automatically and return it if he/she regretted to leave it and take another one instead, being all the action registered and the operation successfully concluded

Abstract: A device for applying an adjustable and simultaneous compression on vessel access points. The device comprises a frame comprising a body with at least two cavities through the body to be placed about surfaces of a patient corresponding to the at least two cavities. At least two compression members are movably fitted in the cavities, wherein a portion of the frame defines a space into which a portion of the compression member is fitted and around which it hinges. A side of the compression members opposite a portion around which it hinges comprises a locking mechanism which releasably engages with the frame at an interface between said side and the frame to lock each one of the at least two compression members in a given hinge position for applying the pressure onto the vessel access point depending on the hinge position.

Abstract: A method for updating an installed software, in particular an operating system, OS, in a secure element includes the steps of providing an update agent in the secure element; securing specific data; required for operating the installed software; in a memory of the update agent; loading a software image; into the secure element, the software image representing an update of the installed software; and making the software image operable by the secured specific data. According to further aspects, a respective secure element, an update agent, and a computer-program product correspond to features of the aforementioned method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chute arrangement for a cap-removal apparatus, the cap removal apparatus being configured to remove caps from sample containers, the chute arrangement comprising a chute for transporting removed caps through a transport space of the chute arrangement, a sensor for detecting caps passing through a detection range of the sensor, the transport space being partially delimited by a chute bottom of the chute, the chute bottom being inclined with respect to gravity, the detection range protruding into the transport space, the detection range having a range border within the transport space, and the range border facing the chute bottom at a distance so that a bypass portion of the transport space is formed in between the chute bottom and the detection range.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for rotating a locked rotor of a wind turbine in case of an imbalance in a rotor plane of the rotor, comprising: rotating the rotor using an inching tool to apply torque on a drive train of the wind turbine to reduce the imbalance in the rotor plane; and removing a locking pin from a locking disc operatively connected to the rotor after reducing the imbalance in the rotor plane. The methods further comprise estimating a direction of a torque load due to the imbalance in the rotor plane using one or more sensors, and impeding the inching tool to apply torque on the drive train of the wind turbine in the estimated direction of the torque load due to the imbalance. The present disclosure further relates to inching tools and to methods for installing rotor blades on a hub of a wind turbine.

Abstract: A crane assembly for erecting a tower from a plurality of tower sections includes a first telescopic mast connected to a second telescopic mast. A crane is mounted on top of the first telescopic mast. The first telescopic mast is configured to increase in length from a retracted state in a first direction and includes a first clamp assembly that selectively grips portions of the tower. The second telescopic mast is configured to increase in length from a retracted state in a second direction opposite to the first direction and includes a second clamp assembly that selectively grips portions of the tower.

Abstract: Silicon dioxide can be deposited onto a substrate by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD). The substrate includes at least one silicon dioxide layer deposited thereon. A plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition apparatus can be used to deposit silicon dioxide onto a substrate by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a crane (200) for erecting a tower including a plurality of tower segments (171, 72, 173, 174, 175), the crane (200) comprising: a telescopic mast (210), and a jib (230) rotatably mounted with respect to the telescopic mast (210) and comprising lifting equipment (240). The telescopic mast (210) comprises a lower mast segment (211) having one or more lower clamp assemblies (202, 204) for selectively gripping portions of the tower and a roller assembly (300) for rolling along the tower, and comprising one or more further mast segments (212, 213, 214, 215, 216) having an upper clamp assembly (206) for selectively gripping portions of the tower, the further mast segments (212, 213, 214, 215, 216) being slidable with respect to the lower mast segment (211). The disclosure also relates to methods for climbing a tower with a crane (200) and methods for mounting a wind turbine tower.

Abstract: There is described a device for applying an adjustable and simultaneous compression on vessel access points. The device comprises a frame comprising a body with at least two cavities through the body to be placed about surfaces of a patient corresponding to the at least two cavities. At least two compression members are movably fitted in the cavities, wherein a portion of the frame defines a space into which a portion of the compression member is fitted and around which it hinges. A side of the compression members opposite a portion around which it hinges comprises a locking mechanism which releasably engages with the frame at an interface between said side and the frame to lock each one of the at least two compression members in a given hinge position for applying the pressure onto the vessel access point depending on the hinge position.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds comprising a tridentate ligand LA wherein LA is complexed to a metal, M. The metal complexes comprising the tridentate ligand LA may be useful in an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode in an organic light emitting device (OLED).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to hoisting accessories for wind turbines. The hoisting accessory is configured to be rotatably attached to the rotor hub and is further configured to assume a hoisting configuration and a passive configuration, wherein in the hoisting configuration, a wind turbine blade can be hoisted and mounted substantially vertically to the rotor hub, and wherein in the passive configuration, the rotor hub carrying one or more wind turbine blades can be rotated. The present disclosure also relates to kits including such hoisting accessories and methods of hoisting wind turbine blades.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a crane (200) for erecting a tower including a plurality of tower segments (171, 72, 173, 174, 175), the crane (200) comprising: a telescopic mast (210), and a jib (230) rotatably mounted with respect to the telescopic mast (210) and comprising lifting equipment (240). The telescopic mast (210) comprises a lower mast segment (211) having one or more lower clamp assemblies (202, 204) for selectively gripping portions of the tower and a roller assembly (300) for rolling along the tower, and comprising one or more further mast segments (212, 213, 214, 215, 216) having an upper clamp assembly (206) for selectively gripping portions of the tower, the further mast segments (212, 213, 214, 215, 216) being slidable with respect to the lower mast segment (211). The disclosure also relates to methods for climbing a tower with a crane (200) and methods for mounting a wind turbine tower.

Abstract: This invention discloses heteroleptic iridium complexes containing two tridentate ligands with three five- and one six-cyclometalated rings, showing desired device performance properties.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a method of lowering a wind turbine blade assembly comprising a wind turbine blade and a pitch bearing from a wind turbine hub is provided. The method of lowering a wind turbine blade assembly comprises positioning the wind turbine blade in a substantially horizontal position, holding the wind turbine blade in the substantially horizontal position with a crane, removing the blade assembly from the hub and lowering the blade assembly with the crane. In a further aspect, a method of disassembling a pitch bearing from a wind turbine hub using a tool having a socket wrench is provided. In yet a further aspect, tool for connecting or disconnecting a wind turbine blade assembly to or from a hub of a wind turbine is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hub crane assembly for a wind turbine. The hub crane assembly includes an adjustable articulating arm mountable at a first height on a hub of the wind turbine at a hinge point, a first hoist mountable at a second height of the wind turbine, the second height being greater than the first height, and a support component secured to the first hoist and a first attachment point of the articulating arm. Further, the first hoist is configured to rotate the articulating arm about the hinge point via the support component such that, as the articulating arm rotates, a clearance distance between the wind turbine and the articulating arm changes.

Abstract: A device may determine that a cash supply associated with an automated teller machine (ATM) device needs to be refilled. The device may provide, to user devices, a notification requesting cash to refill the cash supply. The device may receive, from each of one or more user devices of the user devices, a response to the notification. The response, from a user device of the one or more user devices, may include information identifying a capability of an individual, associated with the user device, to: provide an amount of cash to refill the cash supply, provide the cash during a time period, or provide particular denominations of cash. The device may select at least one individual to refill the cash supply with the cash. The device may provide another notification related to refilling the cash supply to notify whether the individual has been selected to refill the cash supply.