Abstract: An elevator system (1, 1?) includes a portable emergency stop switch (2, 2?), arranged to transmit a signal (4) when activated, a signal receiver (6, 6?), arranged to receive the signal (4, 4?) transmitted by the portable emergency stop switch (2, 2?); and an elevator safety actuator (8, 8?) and an elevator safety brake (10, 10?). In response to receipt of the signal (4, 4?), the signal receiver (6, 6?) is arranged to trigger the elevator safety actuator (8, 8?) to deploy the elevator safety brake (10, 10?).

Abstract: A bactericidal and virucidal pharmaceutical composition for use on epithelial tissues such as pulmonary, nasal and oral tissues, which comprises a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a concentration between 5 and 500 mM and a salt, being the NSAID preferably solubilized in a hypertonic saline solution applicable in therapies for viral infections of the Herpes simplex type. The composition can be used in therapies for herpes simplex viral infections, be used as a bactericidal mouthwash, or be vehiculated to the lung by using a nebuliser, for cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: A non-volatile computer data storage programming system includes a scan chain modification configured to receive a default model defining a scan chain of an industry standardized device. A controller is in signal communication with the scan chain modification system, and is configured to program an industry standardized device. A non-volatile computer data storage device is configured to receive data from the industry standardized device. The scan chain modification system modifies the default model to generate a new model including a reduced scan chain, and the controller programs the industry standardized device based on the new model such that the industry standardized device is programmed with the reduced scan chain.

Abstract: A method of determining a passive Round Trip Time, RTT, delay in a telecommunications system for exchanging data packets in accordance with a data transmission protocol between a first device and a second device. The first and second devices are identified by first and second device identifications, respectively. The data packets include an address part including a source address and a destination address. The method is performed in a node by modifying the address part of a received data packet from the first device, and creating a first timestamp before transmitting the modified data packet to the second device. Upon receiving, at the node, from the second device in response to the modified data packet, a data packet having the modified address part of the modified data packet, the node creates a second timestamp that provides for passively measuring the RTT delay.

Abstract: Direct thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons into solid carbon and hydrogen is performed by a process and a device. The process comprises preheating a hydrocarbon gas stream to a temperature between 500° C. and 700° C. and injecting the pre-heated hydrocarbon gas stream into the reactor pool of a liquid metal reactor containing a liquid media; forming a multi-phase flow with a hydrocarbon gas comprising hydrogen and solid carbon at a temperature between 900° C. and 1200° C.; forming a carbon layer on the free surface of the liquid media made up of solid carbon particles which are then displaced into at least one carbon extraction system and at least one recipient for collecting them; and, at the same time, the gas comprising hydrogen leaves the reactor pool through a porous rigid section, being collected at a gas outlet collector from where the gas comprising hydrogen finally leaves the liquid metal reactor.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator device comprises a fixed part, a first movable part and a second movable part each arranged to move with respect to the fixed part along an actuation direction. A conductive coil (20) is wrapped around a core (28) and is housed within the fixed part (4). The first movable part (6) is coupled to the fixed part (4) by at least one restorative component (10) such that, in a working position, the first movable part (6) is separated from the fixed part (4) along the actuation direction (22) by a first actuation distance (d1). The second movable part (8) is coupled to the first movable part (6) by at least restorative component (16) such that, in the working position, the second movable part (8) is separated from the first movable part (6) along the actuation direction (22) by a second actuation distance (d2).

Abstract: An elevator car or counterweight, comprising a frame, the frame including an upright structure in which a safety brake is mounted so as to allow for lateral movement of the safety brake relative to the upright structure; at least a first vertically or obliquely extending cantilever spring; wherein a first end of the first cantilever spring is mounted to the upright structure; and wherein the first cantilever spring is arranged such that a point remote from the first end provides a biasing force to the safety brake when the safety brake moves away from a default position. As the safety brake is mounted to allow for lateral movement relative to the frame, the safety brake essentially floats relative to the car or counterweight.

Abstract: A safety brake for an elevator system including a car and a guide rail is provided. The safety brake is adapted to limit movement of the car in a first direction (D1) along the guide rail when in a braking state and comprises: first and second braking members adapted to be wedged against the guide rail when in a braking state; and an electromagnetic actuator, wherein the safety brake is configured such that: the first and second braking members are biased towards one another in a second direction (D2) substantially perpendicular to the first direction (D1); the first and second braking members are held in a non-braking state spaced apart from one another and the guide rail when the electromagnetic actuator is in a first state; and when the electromagnetic actuator is in a second state, the first and second braking members are moved into the braking state.

Abstract: A guide rail (1, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81) for an elevator car (82) or counterweight, wherein the guide rail (1, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81) comprises a pattern (6, 46, 56, 66, 76) formed directly on the guide rail (1, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81) and extending along the length of the guide rail (1, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81), suitable for being detected by a sensor (84).

Abstract: An actuation device (24) for an elevator safety device (20) configured for moving in a longitudinal direction along a guide member (14, 15) of an elevator system (2), comprises a base (25) and a lever (26). The lever (26) is pivotably supported by the base (25) in a configuration allowing the lever (26) to pivot between an engaged position, in which at least a portion of the lever (26) or an element (27, 46) moving concurrently with the lever (26) contacts the guide member (14, 15); and a disengaged position, in which neither the lever (26) nor an element (27, 46) moving concurrently with the lever (26) contacts the guide member (14, 15). The lever (26) is also shiftable with respect to the base (25).

Abstract: A method of determining a passive Round Trip Time, RTT, delay in a telecommunications system (1) for exchanging data packets (2a-2d) in accordance with a data transmission protocol between a first device (4) and a second device (6). The first device (4) identified by a first device identification, and the second device (6), identified by a second device identification. The data packets (2a-2d) comprising an address part (3) including a source address and a destination address. The method performed in a node (5) by modifying the address part (3) of a received data packet (2a) from a the first device (4), and creating a first timestamp, before transmitting the modified data packet (2b) to the second device (6). Upon receiving, at the node (5), from the second device (6) in response to the modified data packet (2b), a data packet (2c) having the modified address part (3) of the modified data packet (2b), creating a second timestamp at the node (5) provides for passively measuring the RTT delay.

Abstract: Techniques of altitude determination by user equipment (UE) in a mobile communications network are discussed. A request for calibration data is transmitted to a node of the network. Barometric calibration data is received at the UE. A barometric pressure sensor in the UE measures a barometric pressure value based on the barometric calibration data. Measuring the barometric pressure value using the barometric pressure sensor in an embodiment comprises adjusting a measured barometric pressure value that is measured using the barometric pressure sensor. The barometric pressure value is transmitted to the node. The UE receives a second part of the barometric calibration data, and in dependence of the second part of the barometric calibration data and/or in dependence of the measured barometric pressure value, determines an altitude of the user equipment.

Abstract: An elevator safety gear actuation device for actuating an elevator safety gear comprises a first member and a second member. The first and second members are arranged opposite to each other defining a gap configured for accommodating a guide member extending in a longitudinal direction. At least one of the engagement members comprises an engagement element which is movable in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The first engagement element comprises at least one permanent magnet which is configured for being magnetically attracted and attaching to the guide member extending through the gap when the engagement element is arranged in the engaged position. The second member comprises at least one additional permanent magnet which is configured for being magnetically attracted to the guide member extending through the gap.

Abstract: At least one identifier classifies a data packet flow of data packets between an originator and the recipient. A confidence level value of the at least one identifier specifies a confidence degree with which the at least one identifier is determined.

Abstract: A bactericidal and virucidal pharmaceutical composition for use on epithelial tissues such as pulmonary, nasal and oral tissues, which comprises a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a concentration between 5 and 500 mM and a salt, being the NSAID preferably solubilized in a hypertonic saline solution applicable in therapies for viral infections of the Herpes simplex type. The composition can be used in therapies for herpes simplex viral infections, be used as a bactericidal mouthwash, or be vehiculated to the lung by using a nebuliser, for cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for fabricating a custom splint for use in an immobilization system. In one aspect, a method for fabricating a splint is provided. The method comprises identifying a region of interest of a limb around which a splint is to be positioned, placing markers about the region of interest on the limb, and scanning the region of interest having the markers to generate data for the splint to be produced.

Abstract: Techniques of altitude determination by user equipment (UE) in a mobile communications network are discussed. A request for calibration data is transmitted to a node of the network. Barometric calibration data is received at the UE. A barometric pressure sensor in the UE measures a barometric pressure value based on the barometric calibration data. Measuring the barometric pressure value using the barometric pressure sensor in an embodiment comprises adjusting a measured barometric pressure value that is measured using the barometric pressure sensor. The barometric pressure value is transmitted to the node. The UE receives a second part of the barometric calibration data, and in dependence of the second part of the barometric calibration data and/or in dependence of the measured barometric pressure value, determines an altitude of the user equipment.

Abstract: Techniques of barometric calibration of altitude determination by user equipments in a mobile communications network are discussed. In various embodiments, for a plurality of the user equipments, at least one subset of the user equipments is established. Barometric calibration data is determined for the established at least one subset and sent to the user equipments.

Abstract: A bakery tray according to one embodiment includes a base a front wall and a rear wall. A pair of opposed side walls extend upward from side edges of the base. Each side wall including a pair of stacking feet and a center projection. Each side wall includes an upper support surface between an inner rail and an outer wall. The inner rail is interrupted by a plurality of pockets arranged to receive the stacking feet and the center projection of an identical tray stacked thereon in a high stack position and in a low stack position. The outer wall includes a plurality of recesses aligned with the plurality of pockets. The tray may provide a substantially constant height support surface between the pockets. Further, stops may be provided at front and rear ends of the upper support surface.

Abstract: This disclosure describes genetically modified photosynthetic microorganisms, e.g., Cyanobacteria, that overexpress an acyl carrier protein (ACP), an acyl-ACP synthase (Aas), or both, optionally in combination with one or more overexpressed or exogenous lipid biosynthesis proteins, and/or one or more overexpressed or exogenous glycogen breakdown proteins. Exemplary biosynthesis proteins include diacyglycerol acyltransferases, thioesterases, phosphatidate phosphatases, phospholipases, triacylglycerol (TAG) hydrolases, fatty acyl-CoA synthetases, and/or acetyl-CoA carboxylases, including combinations thereof. Also included are photosynthetic microorganisms comprising mutations or deletions in a glycogen biosynthesis or storage pathway, which accumulate a reduced amount of glycogen under reduced nitrogen conditions as compared to a wild type photosynthetic microorganism.