Abstract: A cyclonic separator device for removing dust or debris from dirt-laden air, the device having a separating chamber, an inlet, an outlet, and a shroud that is connected to the separating chamber at one end, and provides a plurality of openings for the passage of air to the outlet. The device further includes a dirt collection chamber in communication with the separating chamber. The separating chamber includes an airflow directing formation which is connected to an inner surface of a generally cylindrical portion and which extends inwardly towards a central axis of the generally cylindrical portion. The airflow directing formation provides a surface which follows a substantially helical path that extends away from the inlet as it extends circumferentially around the inner surface of the generally cylindrical portion.

Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a Domain Name System (DNS) receives an Access Point Identifier (AP ID) for an access point that serves a User Equipment (UE). The DNS converts the AP ID into an Access Gateway Identifier (AGW ID) that comprises a location identifier. The DNS selects an External Gateway Identifier (EGW ID) that comprises the location identifier. The access gateway receives control signals having the AGW ID and exchanges user data between the access point and the external gateway to serve the UE. The co-located external gateway receives additional control signals having the EGW ID and exchanges the user data between the access gateway and an external system to serve the UE.

Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a Gateway Control Plane (GW-C) receives a session request for a User Equipment (UE) from an Access Point (AP) that serves the UE. The GW-C transfers a DNS request having an AP ID and network data. A Domain Name System (DNS) translates the AP ID and the network data into an AGW-U ID and an EGW-U ID for co-located GW-Us. The GW-C receives a DNS response and transfers GW control signals using the AGW-U ID and the EGW-U ID. The co-located AGW-U and EGW-U serve the UE responsive to the control signals. In some examples, the selected AGW-U and EGW-U are co-located at the network edge near the AP.

Abstract: To serve User Equipment (UEs) in a wireless communication network, a control-plane transfers a co-located User Plane Function (UPF) request for a wireless access point ID to a naming system. The naming system detects a co-location translation fault for the wireless access point ID and transfers the wireless access point ID to a controller. The controller determines co-located UPFs for the wireless access node. The controller transfers co-location translation information for the wireless access point ID and co-located UPF IDs to the naming system. The control-plane transfers another co-located UPF request for the wireless access point ID to the naming system. The naming system translates the wireless access point ID into the set of co-located UPF IDs. The naming system transfers the co-located UPF IDs to the control-plane. The control-plane signals the co-located UPFs to serve the UE over the wireless access point.

Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a Gateway Control Plane (GW-C) receives a session request for a User Equipment (UE) from an Access Point (AP) that serves the UE. The GW-C transfers a DNS request having an AP ID and network data. A Domain Name System (DNS) translates the AP ID and the network data into an AGW-U ID and an EGW-U ID for co-located GW-Us. The GW-C receives a DNS response and transfers GW control signals using the AGW-U ID and the EGW-U ID. The co-located AGW-U and EGW-U serve the UE responsive to the control signals. In some examples, the selected AGW-U and EGW-U are co-located at the network edge near the AP.

Abstract: A Gateway Control Plane (GW-C) receives a session request for User Equipment (UE) from a serving Access Point (AP) and transfers an Access Gateway User Plane (AGW-U) request that has network data and the AP Identifier (ID). The GW-C receives an AGW-U response that indicates a translation fault for the AP ID. A translation controller transfers a translation request that has the Tracking Area Indicator (TAI) for the UE. A Domain Name System (DNS) translates the TAI into AGW-U IDs and External Gateway User Plane (EGW-U) IDs. The translation controller determines a co-located group of the AGW-Us and the EGW-Us and adds a location ID to the AGW-U IDs and the EGW-U IDs in the co-located group. The translation controller generates translations of the AP ID into the AGW-U IDs and of the AGW-U IDs into the EGW-U IDs. The translation controller transfers the translations to the DNS.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is described including a floor head, a housing supporting a suction source and a dirt collection container having an elongate axis (A). The device further includes an elongate member having an elongate axis (B), said elongate member connecting the floor head to the housing, said elongate member including a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the dirt collection container. The elongate axis (B) of the elongate member intersects or substantially intersects the elongate axis (A) of the dirt collection container.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system for pari-mutuel wagering includes an electronic gaming machine, including a display, one or more input devices, a wager acceptor and a controller coupled to the display, the one or more input devices and the wager acceptor. The controller is configured to control the display to display a plurality of wager options, each of the wager options divided into a set of wagers, and to determine a selection of one of the wager options via the one or more input devices, a first wager of the set of wagers of at least one of the wager options associated with a first set of awards and a second wager of the set of wagers of at least one of the wager options associated with a second set of awards. The first set of awards is determined based on the results of a first plurality of historical events, and the second set of awards is determined based on the results of a second plurality of historical events.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a housing supporting a suction source including a motor with an axle that rotates a fan and a dirt collection container having an elongate axis (A). The elongate axis (A) of the dirt collection container is transverse to an axis of the axle of the motor, and the axis of the axle of the motor is offset from the elongate axis of the dirt collection container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for implantation into a bone void while minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus (10) is described including a dirt collection container (18b) and an inlet passage (99) leading to the dirt collection container (18b) through which dirt-laden air is drawn by a source of suction. The apparatus further includes a moveable blocking member (120) positioned in the passage (99) where the blocking member (120) is moveable between a blocking position, in which the passage (99) is blocked or substantially blocked, and an unblocking position, in which air can pass through the passage (99). The apparatus includes a receiving formation (130) for receiving at least a portion of the moveable blocking member (120) when the blocking member is in its unblocking position.

Abstract: A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus, including a floor head including a floor facing surface which defines an inlet for receiving dirt-laden air, which inlet is generally positioned in a first plane P; a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the apparatus; a connecting member for connecting the tool to a surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the floor head and connecting member are pivotally connected about an axis A; and a blocking device for inhibiting pivotal movement of the connecting member about axis A. The blocking device is moveable to a blocking condition in which pivotal movement of the connecting member downwardly outside of a pre-determined use condition is inhibited.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is described including a housing supporting a suction source, a dirt collection container, and a cyclonic separation device for separating dirt from the airflow passing through the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a ducting member having an inlet in communication with an outlet from the cyclonic separation device and an outlet in communication with a passage leading to the suction source. The ducting member is removably connected to the housing or the dirt collection container and is rotatably moveable between locked and unlocked positions, and rotational movement of the ducting member from its unlocked position to its locked position aligns the outlet of the ducting member with the passage leading to the suction source.

Abstract: A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus includes a floor head, a connecting member for connecting the tool to a surface cleaning apparatus, and a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the apparatus. The floor head and connecting member are pivotally connected to each other about an axis A, the connecting member includes an articulated joint having first and second parts which are pivotable relative to each other about an axis B. Axis B extends transversely to axis A. The tool includes an electrical cable passage through which electrical cables may extend to provide an electric connection between the apparatus and an electrical component in the floor head.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is described including a housing supporting a suction source including a motor with an axle which rotates a fan and a dirt collection container. The motor is positioned within a motor chamber and the motor chamber is positioned within a further chamber, and there being an opening in the motor chamber for permitting exhaust air to pass therefrom to the further chamber. The housing includes an exhaust outlet and wherein air from the motor chamber passes to the exhaust outlet around opposing sides of the motor chamber. In an alternative embodiment air from the motor chamber passes to the exhaust outlet through an air diffusing member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an invention that provides a method of treating a bone void of a patient through the use of an implantable device whilst minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void thus avoiding embolization of the void contents into the patient's bloodstream.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system for pari-mutuel wagering includes an electronic gaming machine, including a display, one or more input devices, a wager acceptor and a controller coupled to the display, the one or more input devices and the wager acceptor. The controller is configured to control the display to display a plurality of wager options, each of the wager options divided into a set of wagers, and to determine a selection of one of the wager options via the one or more input devices, a first wager of the set of wagers of at least one of the wager options associated with a first set of awards and a second wager of the set of wagers of at least one of the wager options associated with a second set of awards. The first set of awards is determined based on the results of a first plurality of historical events, and the second set of awards is determined based on the results of a second plurality of historical events.

Abstract: A cyclonic separator device for removing dust or debris from dirt-laden air, the device having a separating chamber, an inlet, an outlet, and a shroud that is connected to the separating chamber at one end, and provides a plurality of openings for the passage of air to the outlet. The device further includes a dirt collection chamber in communication with the separating chamber. The separating chamber includes an airflow directing formation which is connected to an inner surface of a generally cylindrical portion and which extends inwardly towards a central axis of the generally cylindrical portion. The airflow directing formation provides a surface which follows a substantially helical path that extends away from the inlet as it extends circumferentially around the inner surface of the generally cylindrical portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbable, calcium based, clinical material with antimicrobial properties and a method of forming for the prevention or treatment of infection within hard and soft tissue within or on a patient's body.