Abstract: Embodiments for water tight sink seals and methods of use are disclosed. The sealer material is formed from extruded closed-cell neoprene or other suitable material and has a flat base bearing a layer of pre-applied adhesive. A strip of the sealing material can be applied as a single length to form an instant sink seal once the sink is clamped. The seals and method of using are suitable for top mounted sinks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject based on a group of biomarkers. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting pregnancy or ovulation status by detecting a wireless connection between a pregnancy test sensor and a mobile device; if the wireless connection is made: displaying guidance information on the mobile device for a user to dip a strip into a liquid; detecting at the sensor the presence of liquid on the strip and color change on the strip; and displaying on the mobile device one or more multimedia presentations based on personalized options relating to pregnancy detection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a protective device for a mobile device (smart phone or tablet), comprising: a frame comprising a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall opposite to the third sidewall, the sidewalls being terminated with each other and attached to a backboard, thereby enclosing and defining a space for accommodating the mobile device; provided with an engaging feature allowing the front camera of the mobile device to be covered or uncovered, at the will of the owner. With the present invention, the front camera can be covered by snapping or sliding a small cover in place, or uncovered by lifting or sliding said little cover, thus ensuring protection from potential hackers using the front camera of the device for illegal purposes. The camera cover can be manufactured in any feasible shape and color (star-shaped, diamond-shaped, flower-shaped, heart-shaped, half circle-shaped, etc. etc.).

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to regulate relay coil switching are disclosed. A disclosed example method of regulating switching times of a relay having a pair of contacts to selectively and electrically couple an analog alternating current (AC) power source and a load includes forming a digital pulse train representative of an AC signal at the load, determining a first value corresponding to a representative pulse width of the digital pulse train, providing a first relay switching signal to the relay at a first time relative to a zero crossing of the AC signal, selecting a second time for providing a second relay switching signal to the relay based the first value and a second value representative of the width of a first pulse of the digital pulse train associated with the first relay switching signal at the first time, and providing the second relay switching signal to the relay at the second time.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a protective armor element, to body armor comprising one or more of such elements, and to a preventive method of reducing behind armor blunt trauma of an individual. The protective armor element of the invention comprises a fabric and/or a fiber based composite, wherein said armor element, prior to impact of a projectile, has a concave strike face.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a protective armour element, to body armour comprising one or more of such elements, and to a preventive method of reducing behind armour blunt trauma of an individual. The protective armour element of the invention comprises a fabric and/or a fibre based composite, wherein said armour element, prior to impact of a projectile, has a concave strike face.

Abstract: A method for explosive cutting using converging shockwaves, and an explosive cutting device are disclosed. The method includes providing a projectile with an explosive charge, positioning the projectile over the object so it extends along an intended line of cut, and detonating the explosive charge so that the projectile is accelerated toward the object, wherein the projectile either impacts on the object and the projectile includes a wave-shaping element which is shaped such that the impact generates converging shockwaves in the underlying object to be cut causing a crack to be propagated through the object along the intended line of cut; or impacts on a wave-shaping element in contact with the object, the wave-shaping element being shaped such that the impact generates converging shockwaves in the underlying object causing a crack to be propagated through the object along the intended line of cut.

Abstract: A packer setting tool sets a liner top packer by mechanical rotation of the running tool and set down weight following cementing of a liner. The packer setting tool includes a tubular release body mounted on an end of the running tool. An annular dog sub circumscribes a portion of the release body. The dog sub is linked to the release body with a shear screw. A thread on an outer surface of the release body engages a thread on an inner surface of the dog sub to define a threaded connection between the dog sub and the release body. When the running tool rotates, the thread on the release body rotates with respect to the thread on the dog sub driving the release body in an axial direction fracturing the shear screw and urges an adapter sleeve against the packer assembly to set the packer assembly.

Abstract: A protective wall for use in a structure such as a ship comprises a first and second metal layer, with an armor plate in between and layers of elastomeric material between the armor plate and the first and second metal layer respectively. The first and second metal layer having a higher ductility than the armor plate, the armor plate being mounted between the first and second metal layer in a way that allows the first and second metal layers to stretch relative to armor steel plate at least in response to forces resulting from impact by fragments from an explosion. When an explosion occurs in a space bounded by the protective wall, the first and second metal layer deflect under the pressure pulses due to blasts, stretching relative to the armor plate. The armor plate blocks high speed fragments.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a protective amour element (2), to body armour comprising one or more of such elements, and to a preventive method of reducing behind amour blunt trauma of an individual. The protective armour element (2) of the invention comprises a fabric and/or a fibre based composite, wherein said amour element, prior to impact of a projectile, has a concave strike face.

Abstract: A method for explosive cutting using converging shockwaves, and an explosive cutting device are disclosed. The method includes providing a projectile with an explosive charge, positioning the projectile over the object so it extends along an intended line of cut, and detonating the explosive charge so that the projectile is accelerated toward the object, wherein the projectile either impacts on the object and the projectile includes a wave-shaping element which is shaped such that the impact generates converging shockwaves in the underlying object to be cut causing a crack to be propagated through the object along the intended line of cut; or impacts on a wave-shaping element in contact with the object, the wave-shaping element being shaped such that the impact generates converging shockwaves in the underlying object causing a crack to be propagated through the object along the intended line of cut.

Abstract: A packer setting tool sets a liner top packer by mechanical rotation of the running tool and set down weight following cementing of a liner. The packer setting tool includes a tubular release body mounted on an end of the running tool. An annular dog sub circumscribes a portion of the release body. The dog sub is linked to the release body with a shear screw. A thread on an outer surface of the release body engages a thread on an inner surface of the dog sub to define a threaded connection between the dog sub and the release body. When the running tool rotates, the thread on the release body rotates with respect to the thread on the dog sub driving the release body in an axial direction fracturing the shear screw and urges an adapter sleeve against the packer assembly to set the packer assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical and electronic composite component (1), comprising a first joining partner (2) and at least one second joining partner (3). The invention provides for an openly porous sintered shaped part (6, 7) to be accommodated between the first and the second joining partners (2, 3), said sintered shaped part being sintered by sintering by means of sintering paste with the first and the second joining partners (2, 3). The invention furthermore relates to a production method.

Abstract: An electrical or electronic composite component is described as having a first joining partner and at least one second joining partner. According to the present system, it is provided that a sintered compact having open porosity is accommodated between the first and the second joining partner, the sintered compact is connected fixedly to the first and to the second joining partner.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a multilayer device exposed surfaces of a first and second layer are joined together. Before joining a depression is created in the exposed surface of a layer and raw material, such as electrically conductive material, for forming an electric circuit is deposited in the depression, typically filling the depression. Excess material is mechanically removed before the layers are joined. In this way conductor tracks may be created between layers. When adjacent fluid chambers are provided, separated by one of the layers, the depression with the material in it makes it possible realize a sensor device with a reduced separation between the chambers.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided an electrical package device comprising: a first substrate and a second substrate enclosing a first electric component; the second substrate supporting a second electric component, a plurality of connectors for mechanically connecting said first and second substrates in a stacked arrangement; and a seal provided between said first and second substrates at a distance from said first electric component; wherein said first electric component is electrically connected to said second electric component by connecting circuitry comprising said connectors; and wherein said connectors are provided in said seal. Preferably, said seal comprises a no flow resin material.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a multilayer device exposed surfaces of a first and second layer are forced together after applying adhesive. The first layer or stack of layers bent along its exposed surface and the exposed surface is brought into initial contact at a point or line of tangency along the bend. A temporally increasing force is exerted between the first and second layer through point or line of tangency, thereby reducing the resilient deformation of the first layer, until the bend has been forced out.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for armouring a window of an existing object comprising applying a transparent polymer layer to a surface of the window. The layer is usually applied to a surface facing the inside of the object. In particular, the invention may be employed to a conventional glazing of a building or vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of a biological sample for histological analysis. In particular, it relates to a rapid automated processing system that can be operated with continuous throughput and that eliminates the use of toxic solvents such as xylene. Provided is a method for processing a biological sample for histological analysis, comprising contacting the sample with a composition comprising a supercritical or near supercritical fluid followed by impregnating the sample under a pressure of more than 1 bar with an embedding medium, preferably paraffin.