Abstract: Presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an adjustable-speed drive comprising a transformer module and an inverter module configured for installation in either of a side-by-side or stacked configurations. The disclosed embodiments utilize a modular design for the transformer and inverter modules. Thus, the adjustable-speed drive is capable of being installed in either of a side-by-side configuration or a stacked configuration. This modular design allows for installation at a site in accordance with the space limitations of any given location.

Abstract: A circuit (4) for establishing a desired impedance value for a radio antenna (5) comprising a transistor (3) having an input (8) and an output terminal (6), and a printed radio frequency transformer comprising a first (1) and a second inductor (2), both inductors (1, 2) having a coupling factor value, and having a first and a second terminal (11, 12; 21, 22). The first terminal (11) of the first inductor (1) is adapted for connecting a radio antenna (5). The input terminal (8) of the transistor (3) is connected to the second terminal (12) of the first inductor (1), and the output terminal (6) of the transistor (3) is connected to the first terminal (21) of the second inductor (2), so that the desired impedance value (Z2) at the second terminal (22) of the second inductor (2) is determined by the inductance value of the second inductor (2).

Abstract: A broadband antenna system for a vehicle, comprising a ground plane circumscribed by a rectangle having major and minor sides, a dielectric substrate comprising a first portion area, a radiating element for operating at a frequency band and having at least three angles and three sides, a first side being substantially aligned with one side of the rectangle, and a first angle having an apex being the closest point of the radiating element to the ground plane, and a conductive element having at least a first portion extending between the radiating element and one side of the first portion area, wherein each major side has an electric length of at least 0.13?, being ? the lowest frequency of the antenna system, and the first angle having an aperture lower than 156°.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition and method for effecting various cytokines and NF-?B by administering an effective amount of a phyto-percolate composition to an individual. In various exemplary embodiments, the composition is claimed to be useful for the effective treatment of inflammation, cancer, and/or various infections including HIV by regulation of various interleukins, such as IL-10 and IL-2, and of transcription factors including NF-?B.

Abstract: An antenna for motor vehicles is provided having a base member, an antenna device, a radome, and a device for attaching the base member to a vehicle roof inside surface with the antenna device projecting outwards of the vehicle from within through an opening formed in the vehicle. The radome cooperates with the attaching device and the surroundings of the vehicle opening so as to enclose the antenna device in an assembled condition.

Abstract: Antenna system for a vehicle including a first directive antenna device and a second antenna device for a frequency band of operation, and a reflector plane, where the first directive antenna device includes a first ground plane, a first dielectric substrate, a first antenna group shorted to the first ground plane and having a first radiating conductor and a second radiating conductor, forming a first configuration and connected to the reflector plane by transmission lines electromagnetically coupled to the frequency band of operation, the reflector plane, disposed forming an angle with respect to the first dielectric substrate, the first directive antenna device radiating in a direction of radiation, and the second antenna device, connected to the first directive antenna device, radiating in an opposing direction to the first directive antenna device.

Abstract: A MIMO antenna system for a vehicle comprising first and second monopole antennas, which comprises first, second and third conductors. First and second conductors are electrically connected in parallel, and the third conductor is coupled to the first and second conductors. The first conductor has a height (H1) and thickness (t1) such that the H1/t1 ratio is within 5 to 45 to provide a resonant frequency at a first LTE frequency band. The second conductor has a height of 30%-60% H1 to provide a resonant frequency at a second LTE frequency band. The third conductor provides resonant frequencies at third and fourth LTE frequency bands, and having an electrical length such that the coupling level of the third conductor with respect to first and second conductors in the third and fourth LTE frequency bands is greater than 10 dB.

Abstract: A circuit (4) for establishing a desired impedance value for a radio antenna (5) comprising a transistor (3) having an input (8) and an output terminal (6), and a printed radio frequency transformer comprising a first (1) and a second inductor (2), both inductors (1, 2) having a coupling factor value, and having a first and a second terminal (11, 12; 21, 22). The first terminal (11) of the first inductor (1) is adapted for connecting a radio antenna (5). The input terminal (8) of the transistor (3) is connected to the second terminal (12) of the first inductor (1), and the output terminal (6) of the transistor (3) is connected to the first terminal (21) of the second inductor (2), so that the desired impedance value (Z2) at the second terminal (22) of the second inductor (2) is determined by the inductance value of the second inductor (2).

Abstract: A method of treating hypercholesterolemia in mammals, by administering an effective amount of a microbial fermentation product, and regulating genes involved in lipoprotein metabolism. A method of regulating cholesterol levels in a patient by administering an effective amount of a composition chosen from the group consisting of PAZ, specific components isolated from PAZ, chemically synthesized analogs of the components of PAZ, and regulating genes involved in lipoprotein metabolism. A method of treating high cholesterol levels in an individual by administering an effective amount of a microbial fermentation product, up-regulating the expression of at least one of the genes that encode ABCA1, ApoA1, and SRB1, and down-regulating the gene that encodes CETP. A method of preventing the onset of high cholesterol levels and/or a deleterious lipoprotein profile in an individual.

Abstract: The present invention is a compression-ignition direct-injection internal-combustion engine comprising at least a cylinder (10), a cylinder head (12) carrying fuel injection means (14), a piston (16) sliding in this cylinder, a combustion chamber (34) having on one side an upper face (44) of the piston comprising a projection (48) extending in the direction of the cylinder head and located at the center of a concave bowl (46). The engine comprises an injector projecting fuel in at least two fuel jet sheets with sheet projection angles (A1, A2), a lower sheet (36) of jet axis C1 and an upper sheet (38) of jet axis C2, at least two mixing zones (Z1, Z2) of the combustion chamber. According to the invention, one of the zones comprises a toroidal volume (64) of center B into which fuel jets (40) of the lower jet are injected in such a way that axis C1 of the lower jet is contained between center B and projection (48).

Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror device for vehicles incorporating a radio-frequency reception system. The rearview mirror device comprises: a light-reflective surface made of an electrically conductive material, and at least one planar conductive element lying on a plane substantially parallel to said reflective surface. The light-reflective surface and said conductive element are capacitively coupled and are used in combination for the reception of radio-frequency signals. The invention provides a rearview mirror with great simplicity and very-low cost.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the finding that stearin fats, obtainable by dry or solvent fractionation of sunflower high-stearic and high-oleic oils, optionally with seeding with tempered stearin crystals, have a high solid fat content at temperatures higher than 30° C., even higher than cocoa butter or other high saturated tropical fats with a similar disaturated triacylglycerol content due to the presence of disaturated triacylgiycerols rich in stearic acid, and improved melting point due to the presence of arachidic and behenic acids in these disaturated triacylgiycerols, being at the same time healthier that actual fats made from palm, palm kernel and coconut oils, or hydrogenated and trasesterified vegetable oils.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition and method for effecting various cytokines and NF-?B by administering an effective amount of a phyto-percolate composition to an individual. In various exemplary embodiments, the composition is claimed to be useful for the effective treatment of inflammation, cancer, and/or various infections including HIV by regulation of various interleukins, such as IL-10 and IL-2, and of transcription factors including NF-?B.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection between a tower (7) of a wind generator and its foundation established by an interface formed by flexible elements independent from one another which are formed by a series of tensioned cables (1). Each of these cables is located inside vertical housing means (4) which are embedded in the foundation. The invention also relates to a method of execution of the connection between a tower (7) of a wind generator and its foundation (8), comprising a series of stages, some of which vary depending on whether or not the foundation (8) has central lightweighting. It also generates variation in some aspect if the tower is made of metal or concrete and, in this case, if the tensioning cables of the tower are common to or independent of those of the connection.

Abstract: An example embodiment is an apparatus for measuring antioxidant presence comprising a solid media, and a reagent carried by the media, the reagent reactive with at least one antioxidant to cause changes in light that is incident upon the reagent while carried by the solid media.

Abstract: Antenna system for a vehicle including a first directive antenna device and a second antenna device for a frequency band of operation, and a reflector plane, where the first directive antenna device includes a first ground plane, a first dielectric substrate, a first antenna group shorted to the first ground plane and having a first radiating conductor and a second radiating conductor, forming a first configuration and connected to the reflector plane by transmission lines electromagnetically coupled to the frequency band of operation, the reflector plane, disposed forming an angle with respect to the first dielectric substrate, the first directive antenna device radiating in a direction of radiation, and the second antenna device, connected to the first directive antenna device, radiating in an opposing direction to the first directive antenna device.

Abstract: An example embodiment is an apparatus for measuring antioxidant presence comprising a solid media, and a reagent carried by the media, the reagent reactive with at least one antioxidant to cause changes in light that is incident upon the reagent while carried by the solid media.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating the concentration of an aldehyde comprising a solid medium; a nucleophilic aromatic compound held on the medium; and an acid held on the medium and a method for detecting the presence of an aldehyde in a sample with the apparatus in which the sample is exposed at room temperature to a test medium to catalyze the formation of optically detectable quantities of a product within a time period of no more than 60 minutes and without applying any external heat to the sample or test medium, the test medium comprising a indicator that is a nucleophilic compound having acidic protons at the nucleophilic center and at least one acid, and measuring the optical changes that occur as a result of the catalysis.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of an aldehyde in a sample comprises steps of exposing the sample at room temperature to a test medium to catalyze the formation of optically detectable quantities of a product within a time period of no more than 60 minutes and without applying any external heat to the sample or test medium, the test medium comprising a indicator that is a nucleophilic compound having acidic protons at the nucleophilic center and at least one acid, and measuring the optical changes that occur as a result of the catalysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flush-mounted aircraft, UAV or missile antenna system, which is an integral part of the fuselage (3) of an aircraft, UAV or missile. The antenna system comprises a surface (3) made of a conductive material and a resonant recess (4) formed in said conducting surface, wherein said recess is conformed to provide a resonant behavior in a selected operating frequency, the antenna system further comprising a radiating element (2) located within said recess and a feeding element (5) within said recess coupled to said radiating element.