Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a chair is provided having a frame, a seat operably connected to the frame, a backrest operably connected to the frame, and a retractable wheel assembly positioned within the frame, among other components. The retractable wheel assembly is configured to facilitate retraction of a wheel into the frame when a downward force is applied to the chair. In one or more arrangements, the retractable wheel assembly is configured to facilitate extension of a wheel below the frame in absence of a downward force.

Abstract: The invention is notably directed to an oscillating reaction device. The device basically includes a structured layer of a matrix material and structural elements. Cavities are defined (for example, as blind holes) in the structured layer to allow the cavities to be filled with an oscillating reaction liquid containing nonpolar molecules of a given molecular species, with a view to triggering an oscillating reaction. Centers of the cavities are arranged according to a 2D lattice, whereby pairs of nearest-neighbor cavities of said cavities are, each, separated by a portion of the matrix material. This portion of material is selectively permeable to said nonpolar molecules. This, in operation, yields an inhibitory chemical coupling of the filled cavities of said pairs of nearest-neighbor cavities, where the inhibitory chemical coupling is mediated by said nonpolar molecules. Also, the structural elements connect the cavities to yield a positive chemical coupling of the filled cavities.

Abstract: An event processing system is configured to process a stream of events operating on a database system. The event processing system comprises an event load balancing unit, a plurality of event computing nodes, and a plurality of event state stores, wherein the event load balancing unit is configured to route the stream of events to the plurality of event computing nodes, wherein the plurality of event state stores are configured to store states of the plurality of event computing nodes for maintaining a state of the event processing, and wherein the plurality of event computing nodes are configured to process the events, to change their states, and to update the plurality of event state stores based on their changed states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostics, in particular, cancer diagnostics. More specifically, it relates to a method for identifying whether a subject suffering from a BRAF-positive cancer is a non-responder to a BRAF inhibitor, or not, and/or is a responder to an MAPK/ERK inhibitor, a method for diagnosing cancer, a method for assessing responsiveness to targeted therapy in a subject and a method for assessing cancer in a subject. Moreover, contemplated by the invention are a kit and a device for diagnosing cancer. Further, the invention relates to a MAPK/ERK inhibitor for use in treating a subject suffering from a BRAF-positive cancer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for querying and updating entries in a database, the database comprising a main data structure for storing database entries and a delta data structure for storing new entries, the method comprising the following steps: receiving a plurality of database queries, aggregating a received plurality of database queries to obtain a batch of database queries, performing a shared scan of the main data structure with the batch of database queries, wherein the database entries in the main data structure are queried with respect to each database query in the batch of database queries, after the step of performing the shared scan, merging the main data structure with the delta data structure to update the main data structure with the received new entries.

Abstract: An event processing system is configured to process a stream of events operating on a database system. The event processing system comprises an event load balancing unit, a plurality of event computing nodes, and a plurality of event state stores, wherein the event load balancing unit is configured to route the stream of events to the plurality of event computing nodes, wherein the plurality of event state stores are configured to store states of the plurality of event computing nodes for maintaining a state of the event processing, and wherein the plurality of event computing nodes are configured to process the events, to change their states, and to update the plurality of event state stores based on their changed states.

Abstract: A method for operating the arrangement for a laboratory room confined by a floor, a ceiling and walls connecting the floor with the ceiling, including inducing an air flow from an air inlet through a platform to an air outlet in a substantially laminar fashion. The arrangement includes a main base suspended on the floor; a tool base arranged on the main base; a platform arranged around the tool base, wherein the platform is permeable for air, and the platform is suspended at the walls; the air inlet arranged below the platform; the air outlet arranged above the tool base; and air guides for directing an air flow upwards.

Abstract: An arrangement for a laboratory room that is confined by a floor, a ceiling and walls connecting the floor with the ceiling, the arrangement comprises: a main base suspended on the floor; a tool base arranged on the main base; a platform arranged around the tool base, wherein the platform is permeable for air, and the platform is suspended at the walls; an air inlet arranged below the platform; an air outlet arranged above the tool base; and air guides for directing an air flow upwards at least partially parallel to the main base and/or the tool base.

Abstract: A method for operating the arrangement for a laboratory room confined by a floor, a ceiling and walls connecting the floor with the ceiling, including inducing an air flow from an air inlet through a platform to an air outlet in a substantially laminar fashion. The arrangement includes a main base suspended on the floor; a tool base arranged on the main base; a platform arranged around the tool base, wherein the platform is permeable for air, and the platform is suspended at the walls; the air inlet arranged below the platform; the air outlet arranged above the tool base; and air guides for directing an air flow upwards.

Abstract: An arrangement for a laboratory room that is confined by a floor, a ceiling and walls connecting the floor with the ceiling, the arrangement comprises: a main base suspended on the floor; a tool base arranged on the main base; a platform arranged around the tool base, wherein the platform is permeable for air, and the platform is suspended at the walls; an air inlet arranged below the platform; an air outlet arranged above the tool base; and air guides for directing an air flow upwards at least partially parallel to the main base and/or the tool base.

Abstract: A microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.

Abstract: Processes, apparatus and systems for depositing a switching material that is switchable between conductivity states and where the states are persistent. The invention further relates to a microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.

Abstract: A microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.

Abstract: A microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.

Abstract: A microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.

Abstract: Processes, apparatus and systems for depositing a switching material that is switchable between conductivity states and where the states are persistent. The invention further relates to a microelectronic device or non-volatile resistance switching memory comprising the switching material for storing digital information. A process includes a step of depositing the switching material by a CMOS deposition technique at a temperature lower than 400° C.