Abstract: An embodiment of a plug intervention system for retrieving or installing a plug for a subsea wellhead assembly. The plug intervention system includes a cap including an upper end, a lower end, and a cavity extending into the cap from the lower end. The cap is configured to engage with a connection hub of the subsea wellhead assembly such that the connection hub is at least partially received into the cavity. In addition, the plug intervention system includes a guidance assembly connected to the upper end of the cap. The guidance assembly is configured to guide a plug intervention tool into a bore of the subsea wellhead assembly via the connection hub for removal or installation of the plug.

Abstract: An excavator wear member is disclosed. The excavator wear member has a socket cavity opening at a rear end of the wear member. The socket cavity is at least partially defined by a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed side walls and a front bearing face. The excavator wear member has tertiary fit faces extending laterally between each opposed side wall and one of the top wall or the bottom wall. Each of the tertiary fit faces also extends rearwardly substantially in a plane within the socket cavity from the front bearing face to a rear end of the socket cavity.

Abstract: A method and system for adaptively docking with computers of different designs are provided. In one version, an electrical communications connector (hereinafter, “docking connector”) is coupled with a docking station frame, wherein the docking connector may be positioned relative to the frame. A computer having a native connector may be positioned relative to the frame, and the docking connector may be positioned relative to both the frame and the computer to permit communicative coupling of the docking connector and the native connector of the computer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of matter and methods of using the same in enhancing regeneration or restoring function of an injured liver. The compositions of matter are useful in the treatment of hepatic disorders, for example, in the prevention and/or treatment of acute or chronic liver disease or as a supportive therapy to improve the outcomes following liver resection or liver transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention provides of compositions of matter comprising a CSF-1 fusion protein and methods of using the same in enhancing regeneration or restoring function of an injured liver. The compositions of matter are useful in the treatment of hepatic disorders, for example, in the prevention and/or treatment of liver disease and to improve outcomes following liver surgery.

Abstract: A method and system for adaptively docking with computers of different designs are provided. In one version, an electrical communications connector (hereinafter, “docking connector”) is coupled with a docking station frame, wherein the docking connector may be positioned relative to the frame. A computer having a native connector may be positioned relative to the frame, and the docking connector may be positioned relative to both the frame and the computer to permit communicative coupling of the docking connector and the native connector of the computer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to aide in emergency egress of a structure. More particularly, egress indicators are co-located with hazard sensors. During detection of a hazard condition, locations of sensors detecting the hazard are identified and a pathway directing traffic away from the hazard is determined. Finally, the egress indicators are operated to direct traffic down the determined pathway.

Abstract: An endophyte or endophyte culture of N. lolii species is described that, in combination with a host grass does not cause typical symptoms of ryegrass toxicosis in grazing animals and also contains levels of compounds from the class of janthitrems epoxides to individually or in combination protect the host grass from pests or abiotic stresses or both. Uses and methods are also described to produce and characterise the combination as well as alternative uses for compounds from the class of janthitrem epoxide compounds.

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) powered self organizing wireless node (100, 400, 600) includes a self organizing wireless receiver-transmitter (115), an AC branch connection (105), an AC to direct current (DC) converter (110), a secondary power function (120), and a housing (150). The self organizing wireless receiver-transmitter can communicate information throughout a network of compatible self organizing nodes solely using radio transmission to and reception from nearby self-organizing nodes. The secondary power function can couple power to the AC to DC converter for powering the self organizing wireless receiver-transmitter when AC power is not provided. The AC powered self organizing wireless node is designed and fabricated for agency certification. The AC powered self organizing wireless node may include one or more sensors (125), sensor inputs (135), transducers (130), or control outputs (155).

Abstract: A carpet-stretching device for stretching a carpet laid over a floor onto a fixing strip. The device includes: a shank having a first end and a second end; a head portion carrying a plurality of carpet engaging pins provided at the first end of the shank; and an end portion provided at the second end of the shank. The shank, head portion, and end portion are generally linearly arranged so that the application of a force to the end portion, in use, tends to drive the carpet in a direction that is generally parallel to the device rather than towards the floor.

Abstract: A carpet-stretching device for stretching a carpet laid over a floor onto a fixing strip. The device comprises: a shank having a first end and a second end; a head portion carrying a plurality of carpet engaging pins provided at the first end of the shank; and an end portion provided at the second end of said shank. The shank, head portion, and end portion are generally linearly arranged so that the application of a force to said end portion, in use, tends to drive the carpet in a direction that is generally parallel to the device rather than towards the floor.