Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure for wind-driven power generators comprising a tubular tower (1) with multiple superposed, post-tensioned annular sections (20) from the crown to the foundation, each being formed by at least two pieces of prefabricated concrete wall (10) defining between them vertical joints (12), each wall piece (10) having two transverse joint faces (13) and two vertical joint faces (14); wherein in the vertical joints (12), the vertical joint faces are arranged facing one another and lack structural connectors between them for the transmission of structural stresses, allowing for an independent structural behavior of the mentioned wall pieces (10), the height of the wall pieces (10) being less than twice their width.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for enabling the automated testing of remote control units by providing a suitable test system that includes a plurality of test stations for simultaneously testing a plurality of remote control units. Each test station includes features that allow it to interact with the remote control unit's inputs, such as buttons and microphone, and outputs, such as IR and RF remote control codes, status LEDs, and audio output. Each test station may be controlled by a controller that executes test scripts or other routines that exercise the functionality of the remote control unit as desired.

Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds endowed with RNA helicase DDX3 inhibitory activity of formula I and II and their therapeutic use, in particular for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: A safety device for a vehicle adapted to be arranged facing an airbag, the safety device including: a channel suitable for guiding the airbag, the channel delimiting a central opening for deployment of the airbag, a panel at least partially covering the central opening when the airbag is in an uninflated state, and a net having a first plane-portion being entrapped in the channel and a second plane-portion being entrapped in the panel. The net further includes a third portion extending between the first plane-portion and the second plane-portion, at least a part of the third-portion being entrapped in a receiving portion of the channel, wherein the receiving portion includes at least a portion of reduced thickness.

Abstract: A multi-threat base ensemble is provided that can include a shirt and pants. The shirt and pants provide flame and chemical protection to a wearer such as a first responder. The base ensemble also includes a targeted hazard protection system providing protection to the wearer at predetermined areas and a cinching system for selectively adjusting a portion of the shirt or pants allowing the targeted hazard protection system to be selectively drawn into proximity with a body of the wearer. Areas of stretchable ventilation and selectively-actuated ventilation openings, and additional comfort and protection elements are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cable anchorage comprising at least one axial channel for accommodating an elongated element with a sheathed portion and an unsheathed end portion, wherein the channel between a first channel end, proximal to a running part of the elongated element, and a second channel end equipped with immobilising device, a seal element in the channel, a stop element having an end facing said seal element which defines a shoulder, so that an axial displacement of the of the elongated element with respect to the stop element in said channel is possible up to the abutment of the end of the sheathed portion against the shoulder, creating thereby an abutment position of the elongated element in said channel.

Abstract: Object detection systems and methods are provided. An object detection system comprises a plurality of nodes, each node having a transmitter configured to transmit a radar signal as a beam, and one or more receivers configured to receive a reflected radar signal. The nodes and transmitters are arranged such that the radar beam of one transmitter at least partly overlaps with the radar beam from the transmitter at an adjacent one of the nodes. The object detection system comprises a processor configured to receive a digitised signal from each node, process the digitised signal to detect characteristics of any Doppler effects created by the movement of an object through one or more of the radar beams, compare the Doppler characteristics with Doppler signatures associated with known objects, and thereby classify the object.

Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds endowed with RNA helicase DDX3 inhibitory activity of formula I and II and their therapeutic use, in particular for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring pregnancy or labour are disclosed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes an electromyography (EMG) sensor having two or more EMG electrodes to monitor fetal or maternal activity during pregnancy or labour and one or more position sensors to monitor the relative positioning of the two or more EMG electrodes during the fetal or maternal activity. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a monitoring device to be placed on a body and having a plurality of sensors integrated into the monitoring device, the plurality of sensors including at least: a first sensor configured to detect a first type of signal from the body indicative of a first type of fetal or maternal activity during pregnancy or labour; and a second sensor configured to detect a second type of signal from the body, different from the first type of signal, also indicative of the first type of fetal or maternal activity during pregnancy or labour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neovaginal prosthesis formed by an essentially cylindrical hollow main body comprising a closed upper end and an open lower end, and a securing plate intended to connect to the lower end of the main body.

Abstract: Method of design and manufacturing concrete structures subjected to relevant cyclic loads along their service lives, as wind towers, and a fatigue testing machine. The method consists on the design of concrete structures conditioned by cyclic loads considering a fatigue strength value specified by the project as one of the main design parameters, which will be verified during the manufacturing phase as one of the control parameters of the quality assurance plan by performing fatigue strength test on concrete samples representative of the concrete structural elements produced on said manufacturing phase. The method allows to decouple the concrete fatigue strength from the compressive strength of the material, which is why includes a verification of the fatigue strength as a part of a quality assurance plan of production according to a new developed procedure.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cable anchorage comprising at least one axial channel for accommodating an elongated element with a sheathed portion and an unsheathed end portion, wherein the channel between a first channel end, proximal to a running part of the elongated element, and a second channel end equipped with immobilising device, a seal element in the channel, a stop element having an end facing said seal element which defines a shoulder, so that an axial displacement of the of the elongated element with respect to the stop element in said channel is possible up to the abutment of the end of the sheathed portion against the shoulder, creating thereby an abutment position of the elongated element in said channel.

Abstract: Method of design and manufacturing concrete structures subjected to relevant cyclic loads along their service lives, as wind towers, and a fatigue testing machine. The method consists on the design of concrete structures conditioned by cyclic loads considering a fatigue strength value specified by the project as one of the main design parameters, which will be verified during the manufacturing phase as one of the control parameters of the quality assurance plan by performing fatigue strength test on concrete samples representative of the concrete structural elements produced on said manufacturing phase. The method allows to decouple the concrete fatigue strength from the compressive strength of the material, which is why includes a verification of the fatigue strength as a part of a quality assurance plan of production according to a new developed procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sequence and structural features of single-stranded (ss)RNA molecules required to mediate target-specific nucleic acid modifications by RNA-interference (RNAi), such as target mRNA degradation and/or DNA methylation.

Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds endowed with RNA helicase DDX3 inhibitory activity of formula I and II and their therapeutic use, in particular for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: A foundation for wind turbine tower and a pre-assembly method for the tower, in which the tower comprises sections divided into shell segments, and where the foundation comprises a pile cap with an upper base, a lower base and a slanted surface, with the upper base having a smaller area than the lower base. The foundation comprises a set of support elements that extend above the slanted surface of the pile cap arranged so that free upper surfaces of these support elements provide a support surface for the shell segments for the pre-assembly of a section, and a set of slender connection elements that are connected to the pile cap and whose open end is configured connect to the shell segments of a section.

Abstract: The present invention refers to methods and compositions to prevent viral entry into cells expressing the CD169/sialoadhesin surface receptor by inhibiting the coupling of the sialyllactose molecule contained in the viral membrane gangliosides to the CD 169/sialoadhesin receptor. The invention also pertains to vaccine compositions based on dendritic cells loaded with an antigen of interest whereby the vaccine is provided together with a composition capable of preventing viral entry into cells expressing the CD169/sialoadhesin. Moreover, the invention relates to diagnostic and therapeutic compositions that can be specifically delivered to enveloped virions wherein the diagnostic/therapeutic agent is coupled to CD169/sialoadhesin.

Abstract: A conveyor system for displacing passenger/goods formed by a moving endless belt comprising a plurality of pallet assemblies and drive means to transmit a drive movement to the pallet belt. The pallets have a functional surface opposite to the support surface and having first meshing means. The drive means comprise second meshing means designed to interact with the first meshing means, so that the drive pallets, are driven by the drive means by means of a meshing between the first meshing means and the second meshing means and to drive said pallet belt in the movement direction D. The drive means have a linear motor aligned with the movement direction D.

Abstract: A rigid or semi-rigid device for carrying at least one, and preferably a plurality of handbags is provided. The device includes a handle, an elongated portion integrated with the handle through a middle portion and a pair of hooks. The hooks are angled upwardly to extend at least up to the height of the handle and are configured to smoothly receive the plurality of handbags and retain the handbags in the space in such a way that the plurality of bags remains parallel to the body of the person.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hierarchical composite structure comprising an open cell graphene foam or graphene-like foam, wherein the graphene foam or graphene-like foam is coated with a conductive nanoporous spongy structure and wherein at least 10% v/v of the hollow of the pores of the graphene foam or graphene-like foam is filled with the conductive nanoporous spongy structure. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a hierarchical composite structure wherein a conductive nanoporous spongy structure is electrodeposited so as to coat the open-cell graphene foam or graphene-like foam and to partially fill the hollow of the pores of the graphene foam or graphene-like foam.