Abstract: The present invention relates i.a. to an EHV (Equine Herpesvirus) comprising a Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) Antigen encoding sequence inserted into ORF70 (US4) and/or ORF1/3. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for immunizing a feline comprising administering to such feline an immunogenic composition of the present invention. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of clinical signs caused by Feline Herpes Virus in a feline.

Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.

Abstract: A holder is described. The holder is for a sample vial and includes a base and a cap, where the holder and cap include one or more materials that are opaque or optically black. The holder includes an interior space for placement of the vial in a light-tight environment, where the holder cap includes an opening for insertion of a probe therethrough and into the sample vial. The disclosure also includes systems and methods using the holder.

Abstract: A process for treating a wastewater stream includes delivering a wastewater stream to an attached growth reactor to provide an amount of activated carbon and an attached growth support media having active biological material thereon within the attached growth reactor. The method also includes contacting the wastewater stream with attached growth support media and the activated carbon with the attached growth reactor to reduce an amount of biodegradable and adsorbable contaminants in the wastewater stream.

Abstract: A method for transferring a spacecraft (10), such as an artificial satellite, from an initial elliptical orbit (30) to a final geostationary orbit (50), the spacecraft taking at least one intermediate elliptical orbit (40) propelled by electric propulsion means (12, 13), the method includes: when the spacecraft is in an intermediate orbit, a nominal thrust step (410) in which the propulsion means generate nominal thrust while the spacecraft is on at least part of a first orbital arc (41) passing through the apogee A of the intermediate orbit, and a minimum thrust step (420), in which the propulsion means are partly stopped or slowed while the spacecraft is on at least part (43) of a second orbital arc (42) passing through the perigee P of the intermediate orbit, the two orbital arcs being complementary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with corona virus infection including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) and/or porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV). The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen, and/or an adjuvant inactivated/killed PDCoV (e.g., chemically inactivated PDCoV virus), and/or recombinant PDCoV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and/or PDCoV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and/or porcine deltacorona virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.

Abstract: A boat accessory system and method for attaching accessories to boats.

Abstract: A glass hollow container including a finish intended to cooperate with a cap with notches to close the container, wherein the finish has a locking ring whose cross section has a profile substantially in the shape of an ogive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with corona virus infection including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) and/or porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV). The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen, and/or an adjuvant inactivated/killed PDCoV (e.g., chemically inactivated PDCoV virus), and/or recombinant PDCoV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and/or PDCoV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and/or porcine deltacorona virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: A modular material tracking system is provided for tracking material stored on and drawn from a reel using a modular system. The modular material tracking system may include a detection element, digital logic components, location receiver, enclosure, analytic components, interface component, sensor module, and plate module. One or more sensors relative to the reel may detect a position indicative of forward or reverse reel rotation. A processor may analyze signals to count rotations of the reel, which is savable in memory. A battery may provide power. The system may also record the time and location associated with rotations. A method for tracking material stored on and drawn from a reel using a modular material tracking system is also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of a cancer. Said compositions comprise a RAF inhibitor. Some embodiments comprise combination therapy featuring the RAF inhibitor with at least one oncology therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods adaptable for use with or as a toilet seat to assist in a bowel movement. The systems and devices may include one or more projections extending upward to be desirably positioned relative to body parts while the user is seated on a toilet seat having the one or more projections.

Abstract: Provided herein are inhibitors of GPX4, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitory compounds, and methods for using the GPX4 inhibitory compounds for the modulation of ferroptosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: A holder is described. The holder is for a sample vial and includes a base and a cap, where the holder and cap include one or more materials that are opaque or optically black. The holder includes an interior space for placement of the vial in a light-tight environment, where the holder cap includes an opening for insertion of a probe therethrough and into the sample vial. The disclosure also includes systems and methods using the holder.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a luminaire having an optical waveguide and a light source. The optical waveguide has a hollow cylindrical structure with a first surface and a second surface at the opposite ends of the cylindrical structure and an external surface and an inner surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The light source illuminates the first surface of the optical waveguide. The external surface of the optical waveguide is constructed such that the light from the light source exits from the inner surface. The luminaire directs the light from the light source towards the nadir and prevents glare to the eyes of the people in the surrounding space.

Abstract: A method for aiding the maneuvering of an automotive vehicle. The method includes the steps of projecting a light pattern towards a projection zone of the ground surface, acquiring an image of the automotive vehicle and the light pattern from an image sensor and providing the acquired image to a user of the automotive vehicle. The projection zone includes at least one of a first virtual rectangle, a second virtual rectangle and/or a third virtual rectangle, defined with respect to a rear point of the carbody, a front point of the carbody and the contact points between the wheels and the ground surface. The invention also provides an automotive lighting device for performing the steps of such a method.

Abstract: An apparatus for scattering light may include: an optical fiber having a first length; and a sleeve, having a second length shorter than the first length, around the optical fiber. The optical fiber may include: a core; and cladding around the core. The sleeve may include fiber-optic material. The fiber-optic material may be substantially polymer-free. An outer surface of the sleeve may be roughened to scatter the light out of the sleeve through the roughened surface. A method of forming an apparatus for scattering light may include: providing a sleeve having a first length, the sleeve having inner and outer surfaces; providing an optical fiber having a second length longer than the first length; passing the sleeve around the optical fiber or threading the optical fiber through the sleeve; and roughening at least a portion of the outer surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid actuators grouped into primitives. The fluidic die also includes a fluid actuator controller to selectively activate fluid actuators via activation data. The fluidic die also includes an array of actuator evaluators, wherein each actuator evaluator of the fluidic die is coupled to a subset of the array of fluid actuators. The actuator evaluators selectively evaluate an actuator characteristic of a selected fluid actuator based on: an output of an actuator sensor paired with the selected fluid actuator, the activation data, and an evaluation control signal.