Abstract: A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.

Abstract: A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.

Abstract: A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.

Abstract: A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.

Abstract: A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.

Abstract: A device for modification of ejected casings trajectories includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured for attachment to a location on a firearm. The location is in an expected trajectory of spent casings ejected from the firearm. The top side includes a surface facing the expected trajectory of the spent casings. The surface is configured to modify a trajectory of the spent casings by accepting an impact at an angle with each spent casing at a point of impact on the surface and deflecting the spent casings at a deflection angle. The deflection angle is dependent on the point of impact. The surface may include an angled surface or a curved surface. One side of the curved or angled surface may be raised compared to another side of the curved or angled surface.

Abstract: A device for modification of ejected casings trajectories includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured for attachment to a location on a firearm. The location is in an expected trajectory of spent casings ejected from the firearm. The top side includes a surface facing the expected trajectory of the spent casings. The surface is configured to modify a trajectory of the spent casings by accepting an impact at an angle with each spent casing at a point of impact on the surface and deflecting the spent casings at a deflection angle. The deflection angle is dependent on the point of impact. The surface may include an angled surface or a curved surface. One side of the curved or angled surface may be raised compared to another side of the curved or angled surface.

Abstract: A process for producing a pharmaceutical suspension that comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) having low solubility, the process comprises: (a) preparing a first solution comprising a carboxy-containing vinyl polymer and a solvent; and (b) adding a compound of the API to said first solution under conditions of high-shear mixing for a time from about 5 minutes to about 5 hours, said compound being soluble in said solvent, thereby producing a suspension of particles of said API in a composition comprising said carboxy-containing vinyl polymer; wherein a concentration of said API in said suspension is higher than a solubility of said API in said solvent. The present invention also provides a suspension produced by such process.

Abstract: A device for modification of ejected casings trajectories includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured for attachment to a location on a firearm. The location is in an expected trajectory of spent casings ejected from the firearm. The top side includes a surface facing the expected trajectory of the spent casings. The surface is configured to modify a trajectory of the spent casings by accepting an impact at an angle with each spent casing at a point of impact on the surface and deflecting the spent casings at a deflection angle. The deflection angle is dependent on the point of impact. The surface may include an angled surface or a curved surface. One side of the curved or angled surface may be raised compared to another side of the curved or angled surface.

Abstract: A process for producing a pharmaceutical suspension that comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) having low solubility, the process comprises: (a) preparing a first solution comprising a carboxy-containing vinyl polymer and a solvent; and (b) adding a compound of the API to said first solution under conditions of high-shear mixing for a time from about 5 minutes to about 5 hours, said compound being soluble in said solvent, thereby producing a suspension of particles of said API in a composition comprising said carboxy-containing vinyl polymer; wherein a concentration of said API in said suspension is higher than a solubility of said API in said solvent. The present invention also provides a suspension produced by such process.

Abstract: A hearing system that includes a user control and a signal processing unit controllable by adjustable parameters can be adjusted to preferences of a user. Such an adjustment can involve providing a first set of start-up parameter settings upon start-up of said signal processor unit, using parameter settings included in or derived from said first set of start-up parameter settings as default parameter settings for said signal processing unit, obtaining a set of parameter settings currently used in said signal processing unit upon operating said user control, deriving a second set of start-up parameter settings in dependence of said first set of start-up parameter settings and of said set of parameter settings obtained, and using said second set of start-up parameter settings as said first set of start-up parameter settings when providing said first set of start-up parameter settings upon a following start-up of said signal processor unit.

Abstract: A process for producing a pharmaceutical suspension that comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) having low solubility, the process comprises: (a) preparing a first solution comprising a carboxy-containing vinyl polymer and a solvent; and (b) adding a compound of the API to said first solution under conditions of high-shear mixing for a time from about 5 minutes to about 5 hours, said compound being soluble in said solvent, thereby producing a suspension of particles of said API in a composition comprising said carboxy-containing vinyl polymer; wherein a concentration of said API in said suspension is higher than a solubility of said API in said solvent. The present invention also provides a suspension produced by such process.

Abstract: A method for operating a hearing system (1) comprising a user control (52) and a signal processing unit (30) controllable by adjustable parameters is described. It comprises a) providing (100) a first set of start-up parameter settings upon start-up (100) of said signal processor unit (30); b) using parameter settings comprised in or derived from said first set of start-up parameter settings as default parameter settings for said signal processing unit; d) upon operating said user control (52): obtaining a set of parameter settings currently used in said signal processing unit (30); e) deriving (160) a second set of start-up parameter settings in dependence of said first set of start-up parameter settings and of said set of parameter settings obtained in step d); f) using said second set of start-up parameter settings as said first set of start-up parameter settings when carrying out step a) upon a following start-up (180) of said signal processor unit.

Abstract: A system for treating sediments contaminated with organic contaminants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) includes treating the sediments with ozone to react the contaminants. The system is particularly effective for remediation of PCBs. In an in-situ system for remediating sediments in underwater sediment beds that are contaminated with (PCBs) and other contaminants, the contaminated sediments are treated with ozone with an ozonator conveyed over the sediment bed to mix the sediment with the ozone. The ozone reacts with the PCBs to form more reactive and biodegradable products. The treated sediment is then redeposited upon the sediment bed.

Abstract: A system for treating sediments contaminated with organic contaminants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) includes treating the sediments with ozone to react the contaminants. The system is particularly effective for remediation of PCBs. In an in-situ system for remediating sediments in underwater sediment beds that are contaminated with (PCBs) and other contaminants, the contaminated sediments are treated with ozone with an ozonator conveyed over the sediment bed to mix the sediment with the ozone. The ozone reacts with the PCBs to form more reactive and biodegradable products. The treated sediment is then redeposited upon the sediment bed.

Abstract: A jewel case for an optical disc is provided which includes a bottom and a top interconnected by a hinge for enabling manual opening and closing of the case. A hub is formed in the bottom and includes a widened base for engaging a disc central aperture, and arcuate ribs are also formed in the bottom in a circular pattern are provided for accommodating the optical disc therebetween. The ribs have a height of a greater thickness of an optical disc for engaging the top to enable the optical disc to float between the top and the bottom of the case upon closure. The ribs have spaces therebetween for enabling fingertip access to the optical disc for removal of the optical disc from the hub. Dimples, formed in at least one of the top and the bottom outside of the arcuate ribs and positioned proximate each of the spaces between the ribs, are provided for preventing contact of the top and the bottom with the optical discs upon compression between the top and the bottom over the spaces between the ribs.

Abstract: An adjustable two-piece rope guiding device [21, 26], particularly adaptable for use on offshore guyed tower drilling and production structures [11]. On such structures it is necessary to deflect a taut guy rope [14] into a direction that may not be precisely known, or that may vary with time. Such deflection must not damage the rope by excessive static or cyclic straining or by wearing. To minimize problems of clearance within the structure the guiding is performed in two parts: (1) a permanent deflection into a direction that satisfies the foregoing clearance requirements and (2) a variable deflection occurring beyond clearance problems that completes the required total deflection.