Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for monitoring one or more characteristics associated with a fluid. An insulating layer comprising non-conducting diamond is positioned within a housing and has a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. A plurality of microelectrodes made of electrically conducting diamond each have a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. An electrical circuit in electrical communication with each of the microelectrodes is adapted to convert electrical signals from the microelectrodes into at least one signal associated with a characteristic being monitored. The sensing system is well suited to hydrocarbon wellbore related applications, but can also be used in other applications.

Abstract: Method and system for streaming media data comprising: transmitting a first media description file and at least a portion of media data to a media renderer, wherein the first media description file contains initial data referencing segments of the media data used to start rendering the media data on the media renderer and a link to a second media description file associated with the media data. Transmitting the second media description file to the media renderer in response to a request initiated by following the link contained in the first media file after the media renderer starts to render the media data, wherein the second media description file contains further data referencing segments of the media data used to continue rendering the media data on the media renderer. The media description files may be media presentation description transmitted over HTTP.

Abstract: The fitted garment is an undergarment for containing heart monitoring and defibrillation devices that is interchangeable, washable and cleanable. The fitted garment is capable of being attached to a stylish and fashionable outer garment which carries and conceals the various connectors and electrodes.

Abstract: A microelectrode comprising a diamond layer formed from electrically non-conducting diamond and containing one or more pins or projections of electrically conducting diamond extending at least partially through the layer of non-conducting diamond and presenting areas of electrically conducting diamond.

Abstract: An impact absorbing liner for use as part of a helmet that comprises adjustable means which allow to change the interior size and shape of the liner. The impact absorbing liner can be adjusted by operating on an actuation mechanism.

Abstract: A microlectrode comprising a diamond layer formed from electrically non-conducting diamond and containing one or more pins or projections of electrically conducting diamond extending at least partially through the layer of non-conducting diamond presenting areas of electrically conducting diamond.

Abstract: A high pressure mister cooling system having an electric fan, a high pressure pump mounted on the fan, an eccentric on the fan motor shaft, and mister nozzles mounted on the fan guard. A pump shaft is reciprocated by the eccentric when the fan is operated. A pump body includes a pump piston and bore, an inlet valve that opens when supply pressure exceeds 20 psi, a pump outlet valve that opens when pump pressure exceeds 120 pounds, and a pressure limiting valve that opens when pump pressure exceeds 1000 pounds. Water flows only when an inlet supply is attached and the fan is operating, and outlet pressure to the mister nozzles is controlled at about 1000 psi.

Abstract: A method of decomposing an organic liquid, having a solubility in water of 0 or less than 50 g/l at 25° C., comprising: a) emulsifying an amount of the organic liquid in an amount of an aqueous medium to form an emulsion of the organic liquid in the aqueous medium; and b) electrochemically decomposing the emulsified organic liquid on a surface of an oscillating electrode in an electrochemical cell, wherein the electrode is oscillating at a frequency of at least 5 KHz.

Abstract: A body of single crystal CVD (chemical vapour deposition) diamond particularly suitable as a wear resistant material for wear applications, such as wire drawing dies, graphical tools or stichels, or fluid jet nozzles. The diamond typically has a low wear rate, exhibits a low birefringence indicative of low strain and possesses an ability to be processed to show a high surface polish.

Abstract: A CVD single crystal diamond material suitable for use in, or as, an optical device or element. It is suitable for use in a wide range of optical applications such as, for example, optical windows, laser windows, optical reflectors, optical refractors and gratings, and etalons. The CVD diamond material is produced by a CVD method in the presence of a controlled low level of nitrogen to control the development of crystal defects and thus achieve a diamond material having key characteristics for optical applications.

Abstract: A method of formulating a nutritional supplement and related nutritional supplements are taught. The method involves the steps of identifying the target population, identifying the genetic haplogroups present in the target population, and then identifying the ancestral migratory pathways for each haplogroup present in the target population. After identification of the migratory pathways for each haplogroup present in the target population, the major geographic regions along each migratory pathway where the haplogroups spent significant time are identified. Based on the major geographic regions identified, natural whole foods indigenously present in major geographic regions are then identified and incorporated into a nutritional supplement.

Abstract: A CVD single crystal diamond material suitable for use in, or as, an optical device or element. It is suitable for use in a wide range of optical applications such as, for example, optical windows, laser windows, optical reflectors, optical refractors and gratings, and etalons. The CVD diamond material is produced by a CVD method in the presence of a controlled low level of nitrogen to control the development of crystal defects and thus achieve a diamond material having key characteristics for optical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding mutant lama2 gene of zebrafish, mutant zebrafish having mutations in the lama2 gene, fish models containing mutant zebrafish, and uses of the fish models.

Abstract: Processing a two dimensional (2D) barcode using a mobile telecommunications terminal having an image scanner includes obtaining a scanned image of the 2D barcode from the image scanner, decoding the image to obtain data, including a web address, and associating an identifier with the decoded web address, such that the identifier is identifiable by a remote proxy server to obtain information relating to the use of the barcode. A browser of the mobile terminal transmits a web page request including the decoded web address and the identifier. The web page request may be identified as originating from a 2D barcode at a server in a mobile telecommunications network. The request is received from a mobile terminal, an inserted identifier is identified in the request, and a record is saved, the record including an identifier of the mobile terminal or a user of the mobile terminal and the web page address.

Abstract: In a method of monitoring two-phase fluid flow a vortex flowmeter is used to generate a signal indicative of the flow regime using the signal components and its fluctuations to determine the phase status of the fluid flow.

Abstract: A high pressure mister cooling system comprising an electric fan, a high pressure pump mounted on the fan, an eccentric on the fan motor shaft, and mister nozzles mounted on the fan guard. A pump shaft is reciprocated by the eccentric when the fan is operated. A pump body includes a pump piston and bore, an inlet valve that opens when supply pressure exceeds 20 psi, a pump outlet valve that opens when pump pressure exceeds 120 pounds, and a pressure limiting valve that opens when pump pressure exceeds 1000 pounds. Water flows only when an inlet supply is attached and the fan is operating, and outlet pressure to the mister nozzles is controlled at about 1000 psi.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for monitoring one or more characteristics associated with a fluid. An insulating layer comprising non-conducting diamond is positioned within a housing and has a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. A plurality of microelectrodes made of electrically conducting diamond each have a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. An electrical circuit in electrical communication with each of the microelectrodes is adapted to convert electrical signals from the microelectrodes into at least one signal associated with a characteristic being monitored. The sensing system is well suited to hydrocarbon wellbore related applications, but can also be used in other applications.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for monitoring one or more characteristics associated with a fluid. An insulating layer comprising non-conducting diamond is positioned within a housing and has a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. A plurality of microelectrodes made of electrically conducting diamond each have a surface exposed directly or indirectly to the fluid. An electrical circuit in electrical communication with each of the microelectrodes is adapted to convert electrical signals from the microelectrodes into at least one signal associated with a characteristic being monitored. The sensing system is well suited to hydrocarbon wellbore related applications, but can also be used in other applications.

Abstract: A system is provided for contaminant removal. The system includes an inlet for transmitting a contaminated solution and a reverse osmosis membrane having at least one flow modifier. The reverse osmosis membrane is configured to separate condensate and permeate from the contaminated solution. The system also includes a porous central tube for carrying the permeate and an outlet for the condensate. A method is also provided for removing contaminants from a solution.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.