Abstract: Various aspects of upper arm prosthetic system for a human subject having a body and a partial arm are described. According to one aspect, the system may comprise any one or more of a force amplification apparatus, a terminal unit apparatus, and/or an adjustable elbow apparatus. Each apparatus may be body-powered and/or comprise 3D printable structures. Related upper arm prosthetic apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: Various aspects of upper arm prosthetic system for a human subject having a body and a partial arm are described. According to one aspect, the system may comprise any one or more of a force amplification apparatus, a terminal unit apparatus, and/or an adjustable elbow apparatus. Each apparatus may be body-powered and/or comprise 3D printable structures. Related upper arm prosthetic apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: A cover for a body, including at least one layer having a low emissivity coefficient for radiation associated with radiative heat loss from the body with wavelengths in a first frequency band.

Abstract: A method and system for affinity management in a distributed computer system are provided in which a plurality of addressing entities (311-315) need to be balanced across a plurality of service providers (301-304) whilst maintaining group affinities within the addressing entities. An identifier is provided for each of a plurality of addressing entities, wherein the identifier for each member of a group of addressing entities with an affinity is the same group identifier. A list is provided of service providers which are available to be addressed by an addressing entity to provide an instance of a service. The distribution of addressing entities to service providers is managed by an algorithm. The algorithm includes: applying (205) a hash function to the identifier of an addressing entity to obtain a standard integer; dividing (206) the standard integer by the number of service providers and obtaining the modulus; and selecting (207) a service provider by reference to the modulus.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a plurality of participants who are participating in a distributed transaction have registered their intention to commit their part of the transaction with a transaction manager, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a message from a participant, the message comprising a character sequence identifying the participant and the part of the transaction which the participant is processing; analysing the character sequence to determine whether the character sequence further comprises an identifier for identifying whether a subsequent message is to be received by a second participant; and in dependence on the identifier identifying that there are no further subsequent messages to be received, informing each of the participants to commit their part of the transaction.

Abstract: A mini basket made from one walnut shell is provided. The basket is a novelty item useful in enhancing decorative displays and may be included with other craft items to form an artistic and pleasing arrangement.

Abstract: A coconut shell basket is another craft and work of art. People who see coconut baskets don't believe they are made from coconut shells. In the future they will be seen at craft shows for sale. They will be mixed with many other crafts in china cabinets and will be an object of interest, and will not be made anywhere else. They can also be hung on Xmas trees, and have handles painted different colors; red, white and blue. Some handles will be painted a dark walnut color to blend in with bottom color of coconut shell baskets. Some baskets will get white handles to match white base color of PVC white base, or white ring on base of some coconut baskets. Wood based coconut baskets will be painted and touched up dark walnut color to match other parts of coconut baskets. Baskets vary in shades.

Abstract: A pliers-type pipe or tube cutter includes first and second members pivotably movable with respect to one another. At least one adjustable cutting wheel is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions to be operably engagable with a tube or pipe to be cut. In addition, at least one cleaning element is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions for operable engagement with an exterior surface of the tube or pipe during the cutting process.

Abstract: Mini Basket turns out to be a work of art. People who see them want them. Paint them red, white and blue and put on Christmas trees. Paint green for St. Patrick's Day (Irish). Women like them. They like to have them to mix with their other crafts they have in their China Cabinets and to buy at craft shows, where they would sell. Will be painted only for people who want them. Note: Baskets painted in only one color each, red, white or blue.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a proton pump inhibitor and a compound of the formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are ligands at gastrin and/or cholecystokinin receptors. X and Y are independently ═N—, —N(R5)—═CH—, —S— or —O—.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting H-1 and H-2 histamine receptors by administering an antihistamine and an H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor. Exemplary of the antihistamine in the compositions and methods of this invention is mepyramine and exemplary of the H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor is N-cyano-N'-methyl-N"-[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)-methylthio)ethyl]guanidin e.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting histamine activity, in particular inhibiting H-2 histamine receptors, by administering heterocyclicalkylguanidines.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting H-1 and H-2 histamine receptors by administering an antihistamine and an H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor. Exemplary of the antihistamine in the compositions and methods of this invention is mepyramine and exemplary of the H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor is N-cyano-N'-methyl-N"-[2-((4-methyl-5-imidazolyl)-methylthio)ethyl]guanidin e.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting histamine activity in particular inhibiting H-2 histamine receptors, by administering heterocyclicalkylguanidines.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting H-1 and H-2 histamine receptors by administering an antihistamine and an H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor. Exemplary of the antihistamine in the compositions and methods of this invention is mepyramine and exemplary of the H-2 histamine receptor inhibitor is N-methyl-N'-[4-(5)-imidazolyl)butyl]thiourea.