Abstract: An electric vehicle thermal management system includes a battery unit, an electric drive unit; a heat exchanger; a crossflow valve unit; and a coolant network for supplying coolant to the battery unit, the electric drive unit, the heat exchanger and the crossflow valve unit. The crossflow valve unit is configured to control coolant flow through the coolant network by, in a parallel-loop operating mode, partitioning the coolant network into two parallel network configurations, the two parallel network configurations including a first coolant circulation loop including the battery, and a second coolant circulation loop including the electric drive unit and the heat exchanger. The crossflow valve unit further includes a communication port to permit coolant flow between the first and second coolant circulation loops when there is a pressure differential between coolant flow through said first and second coolant circulation loops.

Abstract: A control system controls a control valve apparatus of an electric vehicle thermal management system. The electric vehicle thermal management system includes a battery unit; a first heat exchanger; an electric drive unit; a second heat exchanger; a crossflow valve unit; and a coolant network for supplying coolant. The crossflow valve unit is configured to control coolant flow through the coolant network by partitioning the coolant network into one or more network configurations. The control system includes one or more processors collectively configured to receive data relating to a vehicle operating condition and determine a crossflow valve control signal in dependence on the received data. The crossflow valve control signal is configured to control the crossflow valve unit such that the network configuration of the coolant network comprises a single coolant circulation loop containing the battery unit, the first heat exchanger, the electric drive unit and the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A control system controls a control valve apparatus of an electric vehicle thermal management system. The electric vehicle thermal management system includes a battery unit, a first heat exchanger, an electric drive unit; a second heat exchanger; a crossflow valve unit; and a coolant network for supplying coolant to the battery unit, the first heat exchanger, the electric drive unit, the second heat exchanger and the crossflow valve unit. The crossflow valve unit is configured to control coolant flow through the coolant network by partitioning the coolant network into one or more network configurations. The control system includes one or more processors collectively configured to: receive data relating to a vehicle operating condition; determine a crossflow valve control signal in dependence on the received data, an output the crossflow valve control signal to the crossflow valve unit.

Abstract: A control system controls a control valve apparatus of an electric vehicle thermal management system. The electric vehicle thermal management system includes a battery unit; a first heat exchanger; an electric drive unit; a second heat exchanger; a crossflow valve unit; and a coolant network for supplying coolant to the battery unit, the first heat exchanger, the electric drive unit, the second heat exchanger and the crossflow valve unit. The crossflow valve unit is configured to control coolant flow through the coolant network by partitioning the coolant network into one or more network configurations. The control system includes one or more processors collectively configured to: receive data relating to a vehicle operating condition; determine a crossflow valve control signal in dependence on the received data, and output the crossflow valve control signal to the crossflow valve unit.

Abstract: A luggage compression panel for compressing items accommodated in an interior space of luggage. The luggage compression panel includes, but is not limited to, a supporting structure defining a supporting area, and at least one locking mechanism for releasably fixing an engaging member of the luggage on the supporting structure.

Abstract: Bags may include a protective case having a first enclosure and a second enclosure each defining a compartment for storing fragile or expensive items. The protective case may be disposed on the top end of the bag. The first enclosure may be partially or fully disposed within the bag, and the second enclosure may be hingedly connected to the first enclosure and rotatable between an open position and a closed position. Portions of the protective case may include support ribs to provide rigidity to the structure without adding substantial amounts of weight to the bag.

Abstract: A fuel oil composition comprising a major amount of a fuel oil and a minor amount of a compound being the product of the 1,4-addition reaction of (i) ammonia, a primary or secondary hydrocarbyl-substituted amine or a mixture thereof to (ii) a species containing one or more ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl groups, wherein the compound includes at least one hydrocarbyl group containing at least 10 carbon atoms. The fuel oil composition has improved low temperature properties.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for damping or attenuating acoustic vibrations in an air induction system of a motor vehicle, the apparatus defining a passageway through which induction air may be drawn to an engine of the vehicle, the apparatus comprising: damping means, the damping means being provided around the passageway for damping or attenuating acoustic vibrations in the induction air; and hydrocarbon trapping means, the hydrocarbon trapping means comprising a sheet of trapping material provided around at least a portion of the passageway, the trapping means being arranged to provide a flow-past hydrocarbon trap for trapping hydrocarbon vapors entering the passageway from the engine.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying pack includes a main body having an outer surface with an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rear portion. A first strap having a plurality of loops is disposed along a first side of the outer surface of the main body and a second strap having a plurality of loops is disposed along a second side of the outer surface of the main body. A bottom strap includes a fixed end and a free end having an attachment element. In a first configuration, the attachment element of the bottom strap is attached to a loop of the first strap. In a second configuration, the attachment element of the bottom strap is attached to a loop of the second strap.

Abstract: A luggage compression panel for compressing items accommodated in an interior space of luggage. The luggage compression panel includes, but is not limited to, a supporting structure defining a supporting area, and at least one locking mechanism for releasably fixing an engaging member of the luggage on the supporting structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulations and medicaments comprising a bupropion salt, in particular, modified-release tablets comprising an effective amount of bupropion hydrobromide, and the use of the bupropion salt to prepare a medicament to treat a condition.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying pack includes a main body having an outer surface with an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rear portion. A first strap having a plurality of loops is disposed along a first side of the outer surface of the main body and a second strap having a plurality of loops is disposed along a second side of the outer surface of the main body. A bottom strap includes a fixed end and a free end having an attachment element. In a first configuration, the attachment element of the bottom strap is attached to a loop of the first strap. In a second configuration, the attachment element of the bottom strap is attached to a loop of the second strap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulations and medicaments comprising a bupropion salt, in particular, modified-release tablets comprising an effective amount of bupropion hydrobromide, and the use of the bupropion salt to prepare a medicament to treat a condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulations and medicaments comprising a bupropion salt, in particular, modified-release tablets comprising an effective amount of bupropion hydrobromide, and the use of the bupropion salt to prepare a medicament to treat a condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition that includes tetrabenazine and a release-retarding agent; and a method of treating a hyperkinetic movement disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, hemiballismus, senile chorea, tic disorders, tardive dyskinesia, myoclonus, dystonia and/or Tourette's syndrome). The method includes administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition, for a period of time effective to treat the hyperkinetic movement disorder.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for damping or attenuating acoustic vibrations in an air induction system of a motor vehicle, the apparatus defining a passageway through which induction air may be drawn to an engine of the vehicle, the apparatus comprising: damping means, the damping means being provided around the passageway for damping or attenuating acoustic vibrations in the induction air; and hydrocarbon trapping means, the hydrocarbon trapping means comprising a sheet of trapping material provided around at least a portion of the passageway, the trapping means being arranged to provide a flow-past hydrocarbon trap for trapping hydrocarbon vapours entering the passageway from the engine.

Abstract: The use of an additive composition to improve the conductivity of a fuel oil. The additive composition comprises a polymeric condensation product formed by the reaction of an aliphatic aldehyde or ketone, or a reactive equivalent, with at least one ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition that includes tetrabenazine and a release-retarding agent; and a method of treating a hyperkinetic movement disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, hemiballismus, senile chorea, tic disorders, tardive dyskinesia, myoclonus, dystonia and/or Tourette's syndrome). The method includes administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition, for a period of time effective to treat the hyperkinetic movement disorder.

Abstract: Bupropion hydrobromide formulations as well as their use for the treatment of conditions is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for prion degradation, decontamination or disinfection. The composition comprises an oxidizing agent, one or more proteases and a surfactant such as an ionic surfactant/detergent. The method comprises contacting a prion contaminated entity with a prion-degrading composition comprising an effective amount of an oxidizing agent, an effective amount of at least one protease, and an effective amount of a surfactant. The components of the composition may be contacted with a prion-contaminated entity sequentially or simultaneously using an aqueous composition. Typically at least two different proteases are used for optimal efficacy. Preferably the oxidizing agent comprises peracetyl ions or a source thereof. The invention also relates to kits comprising the various reagents.