Abstract: A valve that closes automatically when infers a leak in a supply network of liquid or gas fluids where it is installed. The closure of the valve is performed by a stem connected to a mechanism of rod-crank-slider that displaces a shutter, the stem is activated at the same time by an actuator that allows to release the potential energy of a flat coil torsion spring.

Abstract: A deployment system for deploying a polymer grout system includes a first conduit line for conveying an isocyanate component, a second conduit line for conveying an organic polyol component, and a mixer for mixing the isocyanate component and the organic polyol component to form an expandable polymer grout system that is deployed to a target location associated with a wellbore. The deployment system can include a tailpipe and/or bridge plug for directing the expandable polymer grout system to the target location. The disclosure also includes methods of using the foregoing deployment system.

Abstract: The present invention corresponds to a smart post, which displays visual signals, either when people approach the smart post, according to a predetermined programming or in response to sensor parameters, the smart post comprises a structural body with an internal cavity, said structural body being made of a translucent material, a support body disposed in the internal cavity of the structural body, wherein the support body extends longitudinally along the structural body. Furthermore, the smart post comprises a light-emitting device located between the structural body and the support body, wherein the light-emitting device is supported on the support body, with a control unit connected to the light-emitting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-cleaning homogeneous mixer-bleeder system composed of a set of screens and a bleed manifold (1), in particular for the production of must by pellicular maceration, of the type incorporated in a wine maceration tank (0) and having mainly: a. a bleed system (10) containing a bleed manifold (107) and a set of perforated side bleed screens (102); b. an inerting valve (11); c. a CO2 system (12).

Abstract: A method estimates a full shape of a crystalline lens from measurements of the lens taken in-vivo by optical imaging techniques and include visible portions of the lens. The method includes receiving the in-vivo measurements of the lens, determining non-visible portions of the lens parting from the in-vivo measurements. Determining non-visible portions of the lens includes establishing a location of points which define an initial full shape of a crystalline lens, displacing these points by lengths following a directions to a location of a second set of points, which are estimated points of the full shape of the lens. The initial full shape of a crystalline lens is obtained from ex-vivo measurements and the lengths is estimated from the in-vivo measurements. A further method selects an intraocular lens implantable in an eye. Yet further, a data-processing system configured to determines a full shape of a crystalline lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary system for starting or restarting the flow of gelled fluid contained in a pipeline (12) wherein the system comprises: at least one relief tank (13) fluidly connected (11) to the pipeline (12), wherein at least one relief tank (13) is suitable for receiving fluid from the pipeline (12); and at least one pressurising element upstream of at least one tank, suitable for pressurising the fluid in the pipeline (12), Additionally, the invention also provides an auxiliary method for starting or restarting the flow of gelled fluid in a pipeline (12) comprising at least one tank fluidly connected (11) to the pipeline (12) and at least one pressurising element upstream of at least one tank, wherein the method comprises the step of, at the start of the process, the pressurising element increasing the pressure in the pipeline (12) and filling at least one tank at least partially with fluid coming from the pipeline (12).

Abstract: Formulations containing pharmaceutically active compounds with improved stability.

Abstract: Described herein are composition of ascarosides, methods of using them, and the like for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for modifying a microbiome of a patient (e.g., for treatment of gut microbiome dysfunction).

Abstract: The invention relates to vesicles comprising Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a cationic surfactant and cholesterol or derivatives thereof. The invention also discloses a procedure for their preparation, based on compressed fluid technology (CFs). The vesicles of the invention are useful in the manufacture of drugs and cosmetics and in tissue engineering.

Abstract: A washing appliance having a washing compartment, a water inlet tank configured to accommodate water for use in a wash cycle in the washing compartment, and a water inlet conduit configured to supply water to the water inlet tank. The washing appliance further comprises a drain conduit configured to conduct washing liquid from the washing compartment and a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the drain conduit and the water inlet conduit. Moreover, the washing appliance comprises a heat pump circuit comprising a condenser and an evaporator, wherein the condenser is configured to heat the washing compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for estimating a full shape of a lens of an eye from measurements of the lens taken in-vivo by optical imaging techniques, the measurements comprising visible portions of the lens, the method comprises defining non-visible portions of the lens parting from the in-vivo measurements and using a geometrical model of a lens previously built from ex-vivo measurements. The full shape parameters of the crystalline lens can be estimated in the present invention from optical imaging techniques to improve the estimation of the IOL position and thus the IOL power selection.

Abstract: A washing appliance configured to heat water supplied to the washing appliance by utilizing heated process water drained from a compartment of the washing appliance arranged to accommodate goods to be cleaned. The washing appliance comprises a tank configured to contain the water being supplied to the compartment of the washing appliance, a valve configured to be in fluid communication with said tank to control a flow of the water contained in the tank being supplied to the compartment of the washing appliance, a fresh water conduit extending inside the tank, the fresh water conduit being configured to transport the water supplied to the washing appliance, a drain water conduit configured to transport the drained heated process water, the drain water conduit being arranged to extend inside, and coaxially with, the fresh water conduit inside the tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for estimating a full shape of a lens of an eye from measurements of the lens taken in-vivo by optical imaging techniques, the measurements comprising visible portions of the lens, the method comprises defining non-visible portions of the lens parting from the in-vivo measurements and using a geometrical model of a lens previously built from ex-vivo measurements. The full shape parameters of the crystalline lens can be estimated in the present invention from optical imaging techniques to improve the estimation of the IOL position and thus the IOL power selection.

Abstract: A commuter safety strap apparatus may serve as personal protection equipment for a user of public transportation vehicles. The apparatus may be portable, and may be removably installed on a safety rail of a public transportation vehicle or other structure when needed. The commuter safety strap apparatus may enable use of an unsanitized safety rail without touching it, to provide stability while the public transportation vehicle is in movement, so that the user may enjoy the ride to work, back home, or to another location.

Abstract: The present invention corresponds to a smart post, which displays visual signals, either when people approach the smart post, according to a predetermined programming or in response to sensor parameters, the smart post comprises a structural body with an internal cavity, said structural body being made of a translucent material, a support body disposed in the internal cavity of the structural body, wherein the support body extends longitudinally along the structural body. Furthermore, the smart post comprises a light-emitting device located between the structural body and the support body, wherein the light-emitting device is supported on the support body, with a control unit connected to the light-emitting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary system for starting or restarting the flow of gelled fluid contained in a pipeline (12) wherein the system comprises: at least one relief tank (13) fluidly connected (11) to the pipeline (12), wherein at least one relief tank (13) is suitable for receiving fluid from the pipeline (12); and at least one pressurising element upstream of at least one tank, suitable for pressurising the fluid in the pipeline (12), Additionally, the invention also provides an auxiliary method for starting or restarting the flow of gelled fluid in a pipeline (12) comprising at least one tank fluidly connected (11) to the pipeline (12) and at least one pressurising element upstream of at least one tank, wherein the method comprises the step of, at the start of the process, the pressurising element increasing the pressure in the pipeline (12) and filling at least one tank at least partially with fluid coming from the pipeline (12).

Abstract: A dishwasher may include a washing chamber including a sump. The dishwasher may further include a water inlet tank configured to accommodate water for use in a wash cycle in the washing chamber, a water inlet conduit configured to supply water to the water inlet tank, and a drain pump including an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet is fluidly connected to the sump. The dishwasher may include a drain conduit fluidly connected to the outlet of the drain pump and a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the drain conduit and the water inlet conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating a subject who has cancer or a non-malignant tumor, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a 18-20 member bi-polycyclic compound to the subject.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to inter-application sharing. In some implementations, a method includes displaying a first user interface (UI) of a first application in a display screen of a client device, wherein the first UI presents information associated with a target project. The method further includes displaying a second UI of a second application in the display screen of the client device. The method further includes receiving a user indication to transfer the information associated with the target project from the first UI to the second UI. The method further includes accessing underlying data associated with the target project. The method further includes transferring the underlying data from the first application to the second application. The method further includes displaying the information associated with the target project in the second UI after the transferring.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in providing a tooth, tooth component, or inorganic dental material (e.g., a human tooth, a human tooth component, or an inorganic dental material within a human's mouth) with a white appearance. For example, a whitening adhesive containing a conjugate of at least a polyamine, a polyphosphate, and one or more whitening agents (e.g., titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and/or hydroxyapetite) can be used to provide a tooth, tooth component, or inorganic dental material with a whiter appearance.