Abstract: Provided is a refrigeration system including a thermal store and a circuit around which a refrigerant circulates. The circuit includes a compressor and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the refrigerant and the thermal store, and the thermal store surrounds at least part of the compressor to absorb noise generated by the compressor.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system, an airflow generator and a condensation collector. The refrigeration system comprises a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the second heat exchanger, and the condensation collector is for collecting condensate that forms on the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system and an airflow generator. The refrigeration system comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a compressor. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger surrounds a major portion of the compressor, and the second heat exchanger is located above the first heat exchanger.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system and an airflow generator. The refrigeration system comprises a heat exchanger. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger surrounds a major portion of the airflow generator.

Abstract: Provided is refrigeration system having a circuit around which a refrigerant is circulatable. The circuit includes a compressor, a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant and a medium, and an accumulator for accommodating liquid refrigerant. The accumulator is fluidically coupled in a suction line between the heat exchanger and the compressor. The refrigeration system is operable in a cooling mode such that the medium is cooled at the heat exchanger, and the accumulator is oversized at a maximum cooling capacity of the refrigeration system in the cooling mode.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral dosage form comprising (i) an amount of oxycodone and (ii) an amount of buprenorphine, wherein the weight ratio of the amount of buprenorphine to the amount of oxycodone is greater than 1:40 calculated with the amount of buprenorphine in the dosage form expressed as the equimolar amount of buprenorphine base (Mw=467.64 g/mol) in mg, and the amount of oxycodone in the dosage form expressed as the equimolar amount of oxycodone hydrochloride (Mw=351.82 g/mol) in mg. The invention also provides combinations of an opioid agonist and buprenorphine for use to treat pain, wherein the combination achieves a reduction of adverse pharmacodynamic responses (such as, respiratory depression), compared with a corresponding stand-alone opioid therapy. The invention also includes methods of treatment and dosage forms thereof comprising such combinations.

Abstract: A linear transfer system for a collaborative robot includes a linear bearing extending along a linear axis. A carriage on the linear bearing moves along the linear axis and supports a collaborative robot. One or more load cells are supported on either axial end of the carriage. A motor causes movement of the carriage along the linear axis under the control of a motor control circuit. The circuit receives input signals indicative of forces applied to the load cells. During a programming mode for the system, the circuit may generate control signals for the motor causing movement of the carriage along the linear axis corresponding to the forces applied to the load cells. During an operating mode of the system, the circuit may detect collisions by comparing the forces to a threshold and generating control signals to halt movement of the carriage if a predetermined condition is met.

Abstract: A compressor is provided for use in domestic appliances. The compressor includes: an impeller including an inlet, an outlet, a hub defining a rotational axis of the impeller, a plurality of impeller blades that extend from the hub, and a shroud that at least partially surrounds the impeller blades; a housing that at least partially surrounds the shroud and that is coaxially arranged with respect to the rotational axis of the impeller to allow the impeller to rotate within the housing; a leakage flow path defined between the shroud and the housing leading from a leakage flow path inlet to a reinjection port, and a labyrinth seal arrangement provided in the leakage flow path. The labyrinth seal arrangement includes one or more shroud rings interdigitated with one or more housing rings so as to form a tortuous flow path for fluid flowing through the leakage flow path.

Abstract: A compressor is provided for use in domestic appliances. The compressor includes: an impeller including an inlet, an outlet, a hub defining a rotational axis of the impeller, a plurality of impeller blades that extend from the hub, and a shroud that at least partially surrounds the impeller blades; a housing that at least partially surrounds the shroud and that is coaxially arranged with respect to the rotational axis of the impeller to allow the impeller to rotate within the housing; a leakage flow path defined between the shroud and the housing leading from a leakage flow path inlet to a leakage flow path outlet; a labyrinth seal arrangement provided in the leakage flow path; and a flow straightening arrangement having an inlet at an outlet of the labyrinth seal arrangement.

Abstract: A refrigeration system is described having a circuit around which a refrigerant circulates. The circuit includes a compressor, a metering device, a first heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant and a medium, and a second heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant and a thermal store. The refrigeration system is operable in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the metering device has a first restriction such that the medium is cooled at the first heat exchanger and the thermal store is heated at the second heat exchanger. In the second mode, the metering device has a second, less restrictive restriction or is bypassed such that the medium is heated at the first heat exchanger and the thermal store is cooled at the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A bipedal walking robot uses a quasi-passive control scheme and a simplified mechanical design. The walking robot has a pair of legs connected to a body through a passive hip joint, which is offset from a center of gravity of the walking robot. A nonconcentric, curved foot is attached at to each leg by a prismatic joint. Extension and retraction of the prismatic joint initiates the walking sequence of the robot, with each foot retracted during the swing phase and extended during the stance phase. Directional changes are controlled by changing a phase offset in the actuation of each foot.

Abstract: A system configured to optimize resource allocation efficiency obtains a task. The system identifies a set of task features associated with the task, where the task features include a description, requirements, time criticality level, resource needs with respect to the task. The system identifies one or more entities impacted by the task. The system notifies the one or more entities to update the task features. The system receives the updated task features. The system determines a performance level associated with the task based on the updated task features. The system determines a priority level for performing the task based on the performance level and the updated task features such that a predefined rule is met. The predefined rule is defined to optimize at least one of task completion time, task result quality, and resource allocation efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method are described in which a server acts as a virtual PBX (private branch exchange) to facilitate telephonic communication. The system and method display all incoming calls to end users’ personal devices. The system and method permit any end user to receive an incoming call, to place it on hold, to transfer it, or to interact with it in any other manner. The system and method permit the easy transfer of incoming calls to the correct recipient or into a voice mail box or a waiting area.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including omeprazole and a benzimidazole drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including in combination at least one antiparasitic drug and one antiprotozoal drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat neurological conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. Methods using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including omeprazole and a benzimidazole drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including in combination at least one antiparasitic drug and one antiprotozoal drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat neurological conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to integrated combustion assemblies including a perforated flame holder, combustion systems that include one or more integrated combustion assemblies, and related methods. For example, an integrated combustion assembly may be placed into service (e.g., integrated into a combustion system) as a complete and/or replaceable unit, such that elements and/or components of the combustion assembly are preassembled and no further assembly is required at the installation site.