Abstract: A string of shingled solar cells is disclosed. The string of shingled solar cells has flexible joints connecting the solar cells made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive. An electrically conductive interconnect passes through the flexible joint. The string of shingled solar cells also has interconnect reinforcements made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive to improve interconnect adhesion to the front surface of the solar cells.

Abstract: A string of shingled solar cells is disclosed. The string of shingled solar cells has flexible joints connecting the solar cells made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive. An electrically conductive interconnect passes through the flexible joint. The string of shingled solar cells also has interconnect reinforcements made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive to improve interconnect adhesion to the front surface of the solar cells.

Abstract: A bifacial solar module is described. The bifacial module has a laminate with a sun-facing glass layer and a backside glass layer, and two backrails attached to the backside glass layer for structural support. The bifacial module has an array of solar cells within a laminate, and the laminate has exterior edges that are not in contact with a frame structure or clamps. Two bifacial modules may be combined in a space-saving solar panel packaging arrangement. Also described is a solar panel assembly, which includes a mounting system configured to attach the bifacial module to a torque tube of a tracking system.

Abstract: A string of shingled solar cells is disclosed. The string of shingled solar cells has flexible joints connecting the solar cells made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive. An electrically conductive interconnect passes through the flexible joint. The string of shingled solar cells also has interconnect reinforcements made from cured liquid polymeric adhesive to improve interconnect adhesion to the front surface of the solar cells.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a biocompatible and flexible hemostatic sheet comprising a fibrous carrier structure, and reactive electrophilic groups capable of reacting with amine groups in tissue and blood, the hemostatic sheet delivered to the tissue at the bleeding site of an organ to restore hemostasis during an open surgery procedure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a biocompatible and flexible hemostatic sheet comprising a fibrous carrier structure, and reactive electrophilic groups capable of reacting with amine groups in tissue and blood, the hemostatic sheet delivered through a trocar for restoring hemostasis to a tissue at a bleeding site of an organ during minimally invasive treatment of hemorrhage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping device for clamping at least part of a zipper. The clamping device includes a base, a head including an upper jaw movably connected to a lower jaw, an arm at one end pivotably connected to the base and at another opposite end pivotably connected to the head; and at least one driving means suitable for pivoting the head with respect to the arm. The upper jaw includes a recession for accommodating at least part of a slider of the zipper. The head is movable from an open position, wherein the upper jaw and the lower jaw are spaced apart, to a closed position, wherein a cavity is formed by the recession and the lower jaw; and the slider is securable within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping device for clamping at least part of a zipper. The clamping device includes a base, a head including an upper jaw movably connected to a lower jaw, an arm at one end pivotably connected to the base and at another opposite end pivotably connected to the head; and at least one driving means suitable for pivoting the head with respect to the arm. The upper jaw includes a recession for accommodating at least part of a slider of the zipper. The head is movable from an open position, wherein the upper jaw and the lower jaw are spaced apart, to a closed position, wherein a cavity is formed by the recession and the lower jaw; and the slider is securable within the cavity.

Abstract: Trapping catheter and kit and method for preparing a trapping catheter A trapping catheter (10) for insertion into a guide catheter assembly (3) comprises a balloon (22) and a trapping catheter body (23) bounding an inflation lumen (24) extending longitudinally within the trapping balloon catheter. The inflation lumen has a distal end opening (25) into an internal space bounded by the balloon. The trapping catheter body is provided with a stopper (26) for abutting against an abutment (27) at a proximal end (27) of the guide catheter assembly so as to determine a maximum insertion depth of the trapping catheter into the guide catheter. A kit and method for preparing a trapping catheter prior to insertion into a guide catheter is also described.

Abstract: Trapping catheter and kit and method for preparing a trapping catheter A trapping catheter (10) for insertion into a guide catheter assembly (3) comprises a balloon (22) and a trapping catheter body (23) bounding an inflation lumen (24) extending longitudinally within the trapping balloon catheter. The inflation lumen has a distal end opening (25) into an internal space bounded by the balloon. The trapping catheter body is provided with a stopper (26) for abutting against an abutment (27) at a proximal end (27) of the guide catheter assembly so as to determine a maximum insertion depth of the trapping catheter into the guide catheter. A kit and method for preparing a trapping catheter prior to insertion into a guide catheter is also described.

Abstract: Syringe/conduit combination with a syringe part (1) and a conduit part (2). The parts have a male slip fitting (4) and a female slip fitting (5) for press fitted connection. The syringe part (1) has a hollow barrel (22) and a plunger (23) inserted into the barrel (22). The plunger (23) and the hollow barrel (22) have abutments (25, 27) defining a maximally inserted position of the plunger (23). The male slip fitting (4) fits in the female slip fitting (5) such that the male slip fitting (4) is at an axial distance of less than 0.1 mm from an internal end of the female slip fitting (5). The plunger (23) in its maximally inserted position is then at an axial distance from an opposite one of the slip fittings (5) that is equal to or less than the axial distance between the male slip fitting (4) and the internal end (9) of the female slip fitting (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing and utilizing interactive broadcasting are provided. First content of a first file and state information associated with a first state of the first content are sent from a presenter device to one or more viewing devices. The presenter device receives a notification from a first viewing device of the one or more viewing devices indicating additional content to add to the first content in the first state. The presenter device generates second state information associated with a second state of the first content using the notification, the second state relating to the additional content. The second state information is sent from the presenter device to the one or more viewing devices to display the first content in the second state on the one or more viewing devices. The first content in the second state is displayed on the presenter device.

Abstract: A tool is described for delivering and applying a clamping implant (9; 109) via a puncture in skin tissue (3) and underlying tissue (2) of a patient, comprising a hollow needle (4; 104) bounding a lumen (5; 105) and forming a helix, a plunger (6; 106) of which a distal portion extends in longitudinal direction inside the lumen (5; 105), and a plunger operating member (7; 107) engaging a proximal portion of the plunger (6; 106) projecting from the needle (4; 104), for screwing the plunger (6; 106) further into or out of the needle (4; 104) by screwing rotation of the needle (4; 104) relative to the plunger (6; 106). A system is also described, including such a tool, and a method is also described for delivering and applying a clamping implant (9; 109) using such an instrument.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.

Abstract: A guidewire system for insertion into a vascular system of a human or an animal so as to form a guide for guiding a catheter to a predetermined position. The system comprises a support catheter bounding a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the guidewire. The support catheter comprises a guidewire engagement structure for engaging the guidewire inside the lumen. The engagement structure in engaged condition causes the guidewire and the support catheter to be held mutually positioned at least in longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: Syringe/conduit combination with a syringe part (1) and a conduit part (2). The parts have a male slip fitting (4) and a female slip fitting (5) for press fitted connection. The syringe part (1) has a hollow barrel (22) and a plunger (23) inserted into the barrel (22). The plunger (23) and the hollow barrel (22) have abutments (25, 27) defining a maximally inserted position of the plunger (23). The male slip fitting (4) fits in the female slip fitting (5) such that the male slip fitting (4) is at an axial distance of less than 0.1 mm from an internal end of the female slip fitting (5). The plunger (23) in its maximally inserted position is then at an axial distance from an opposite one of the slip fittings (5) that is equal to or less than the axial distance between the male slip fitting (4) and the internal end (9) of the female slip fitting (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compatibilizers to be used for obtaining materials called polyolefin nanocomposites, microcomposites and polymer blends, and it includes the process for obtaining such compatibilizers. Such compatibilizers are obtained from the monomers of the organic compounds itaconic acid (ITA) or its monooctadecyl itaconate (MODIT) derivative. The compatibilizers are polyolefins grafted with those monomers, which are characterized by having functional groups with a hydrophilic character and a polymer backbone with a hydrophobic character. The compatibilizers of this invention are characterized by having controlled degrees of grafting of these monomers, and they can be used optimally in various applications. It also relates to the process for obtaining such compatibilizers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing and utilizing interactive broadcasting are provided. First content of a first file and state information associated with a first state of the first content are sent from a presenter device to one or more viewing devices. The presenter device receives a notification from a first viewing device of the one or more viewing devices indicating additional content to add to the first content in the first state. The presenter device generates second state information associated with a second state of the first content using the notification, the second state relating to the additional content. The second state information is sent from the presenter device to the one or more viewing devices to display the first content in the second state on the one or more viewing devices. The first content in the second state is displayed on the presenter device.