Abstract: An instant messaging (IM) system facilitates an IM session between numerous client devices and arranges user representations associated with multiple users to communicate a priority of the users that are concurrently generating message content to other participants of an IM session. During an IM session, users may view a graphical arrangement of user representations and, based thereon, consciously and/or subconsciously perceive the priority between users that are concurrently generating message content. The priority may be based on an order in which the users began generating message content or a status of the users with respect to each other. Based on the perceived priority, users may appropriately respond to social cues similar to those that would be perceptible if the IM session were instead a real-life conversation.

Abstract: An electronic calendar assembly includes a panel that may be positioned on a support surface. A communication unit is coupled to the panel and the communication unit is configured to be in electrical communication with an extrinsic communication network. In this way the communication network receives a weather forecast for a selected location. A display is coupled to the panel and the display displays a monthly calendar. The display is in electrical communication with the communication unit such that the display receives the weather forecast. Moreover, the display displays the weather forecast for each day of the month.

Abstract: A device for preventing leaks is disclosed herein. The device for preventing leaks includes a cylindrical body that may have a top end and a bottom end, a spring being biased within a hollow portion of the cylindrical body, a plurality of ball bearings located on an inner lower portion of the cylindrical body, a plurality of O-rings being removably located within the hollow portion of the cylindrical body, a sleeve being movably coupled to the cylindrical body, and wherein the device may be configured to prevent leakage from a pressurized valve.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of inhibiting growth of Listeria monocytogenes on or in a product by applying an inhibitor compound of the formula: where the dashed lines are optional and represent a double bond or triple bond, and at least one of the dashed lines is present. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting growth of Listeria monocytogenes on or in a subject by treating the subject with that compound. Further aspects of the present invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions, food product compositions, personal care product compositions, and cleaning product compositions comprising the subject inhibitor compounds.

Abstract: Compressive plates of the placental insertion site for use in cases of placenta previa includes: an axle plate including a primary plate which is fixed, a threaded bar that has machined two plates and a diameter reduction section, a secondary plate having a hole with a diameter and a shape that allows the introduction of the bar, a punch with conical tip, a nut and a locknut, and a protective cover. The punch pierces the front and back walls of the uterus corresponding to the placental insertion site. Then, the secondary plate is introduced that approaches to the primary plate until obtaining enough pressure to stop the bleeding, the nut and locknut are placed, and, finally, the protective cover is screwed.

Abstract: A fabric conditioner composition comprising: a cationic fabric softener, and 0.02 to 0.32% by weight of an amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 to 900,000. Also, a method of reducing wrinkles on fabric during laundering comprising laundering the fabric with a composition comprising 0.02 to 0.32% by weight of an amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 to 900,000. The polymer is unexpectedly effective at low levels of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressive system for reducing edge bleeding in classical hysterotomy in cases of placenta praevia, said system comprising: a compressive device formed by two compressive bars and bracketing members; and a clamp for applying the compressive device, said clamp comprising two handles, two jaws, a rotation nut, two protuberances and a threaded adjustment nut. The clamp allows the opening of the compressive bars. The device is applied to the edges of the hysterotomy and, subsequently, the clamp is withdrawn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hermetic occlusion surgical clamp for the female cervix to be used in case of placenta previa, including compression jaws with a spring (5.1) and semi-conical sections (5.2) and at the end of each jaw a machined semi-cylinder (5.3), and a pull-down cylinder with a machining that generated two arms (6.2) with a hole that is joined by a pin (5.4) that connects the jaws to the pull-down cylinder. The pull-down cylinder also includes a thread (6.4), which allows you to screw on a screw (6.5) to open or close the jaws. Finally, the surgical clamp also includes a shell which is a hollow cylinder along its longitudinal axis, which covers semi-conical sections (5.2) of the jaws to leave a thread length (6.4) free that allows placement of the screw (6.5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressive system for reducing edge bleeding in classical hysterotomy in cases of placenta praevia, said system comprising: a compressive device formed by two compressive bars and bracketing members; and a clamp for applying the compressive device, said clamp comprising two handles, two jaws, a rotation nut, two protuberances and a threaded adjustment nut. The clamp allows the opening of the compressive bars. The device is applied to the edges of the hysterotomy and, subsequently, the clamp is withdrawn.

Abstract: Compressive plates of the placental insertion site for use in cases of placenta previa includes: an axle plate including a primary plate which is fixed, a threaded bar that has machined two plates and a diameter reduction section, a secondary plate having a hole with a diameter and a shape that allows the introduction of the bar, a punch with conical tip, a nut and a locknut, and a protective cover. The punch pierces the front and back walls of the uterus corresponding to the placental insertion site. Then, the secondary plate is introduced that approaches to the primary plate until obtaining enough pressure to stop the bleeding, the nut and locknut are placed, and, finally, the protective cover is screwed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hermetic occlusion surgical clamp for the female cervix to be used in case of placenta previa, including compression jaws with a spring (5.1) and semi-conical sections (5.2) and at the end of each jaw a machined semi-cylinder (5.3), and a pull-down cylinder with a machining that generated two arms (6.2) with a hole that is joined by a pin (5.4) that connects the jaws to the pull-down cylinder. The pull-down cylinder also includes a thread (6.4). which allows you to screw on a screw (6.5) to open or close the jaws. Finally, the surgical clamp also includes a shell which is a hollow cylinder along its longitudinal axis, which covers semi-conical sections (5.2) of the jaws to leave a thread length (6.4) free that allows placement of the screw (6.5).

Abstract: A measuring dispenser is described that employs a dispensing head that connects to a container with particulate solids that are intended to be measured and dispensed. The dispensing head employs a rotor with an adjustable sized measuring receptacle. As the rotor is turned, the particulate solids are accurately measured and dispensed out of a discharge port. The measuring receptacle is designed to receive a structure that reduces the size of the measuring receptacle to a predetermined volume. In an embodiment, the measuring receptacle is cylindrical and threaded. A plug is screwed into the measuring receptacle to adjust the measuring receptacle to a predetermined volume. In an alternative embodiment, an insert cup is snapped into the measuring receptacle to provide a desired measuring volume. This insert cup may be changed to adjust the volume being measured.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for obtaining hydrocarbons from organic or inorganic solid waste, wherein said system comprises: an inlet chamber, within which is a mixer assembly which mixes and conveys the waste through said chamber, which is also at ambient temperature, thus avoiding any thermal shock to the solid waste for processing; a dehydration chamber with a mixing assembly therein, and the upper part of this chamber contains an expansion chamber for promoting more efficient molecular breakdown; the thermal breakdown is carried out in two reactors which are operated at different temperatures, the first thermal disassociation reactor which has inside a mixer unit, and which in its upper part houses an expansion chamber, the second thermal breakdown reactor, therein has a mixer unit, and in the upper portion thereof houses an expansion chamber and at the top end thereof a vertical expansion tower; wherein the thermolytic steam is homogenized, a separator of heavy hydrocarbons, which does not require

Abstract: A fabric conditioner composition comprising: a cationic fabric softener, and 0.02 to 0.32% by weight of an amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 to 900,000. Also, a method of reducing wrinkles on fabric during laundering comprising laundering the fabric with a composition comprising 0.02 to 0.32% by weight of an amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 to 900,000. The polymer is unexpectedly effective at low levels of use.

Abstract: Chemical compounds derived by in silico molecular modelling, having a well defined structure suitable for the blocking of the phosphorylation event, through the specific interaction of the chemical with the Casein Kinase 2 enzyme substrate phosphorylation domain or it's neighbourhood. This invention comprises also the pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and their use in the preparation of medicines or agents for the treatment of diseases or conditions related with neoplasic processes.

Abstract: Peptidic chemical compounds obtained by in silico molecular modelling, having a structure that enables them to perform the same functions of peptidic growth hormone secretagogues. The invention also comprises the preparations containing such compounds and the use in medicines, food additives, nutritional supplements or other formulations of human or animal use.