Abstract: Disclosed are a low-cost high-efficiency drip irrigation system for a cotton field and a use method thereof. The drip irrigation system for a cotton field includes a filtering device and a water supply device; wherein the filtering device adopts different types of single filtering devices or combined filtering devices according to different water source types; the water supply device includes multiple stages of main pipes, submain pipes and laterals; the laterals (a drip irrigation tape with labyrinth on one side or a drip irrigation tape inlaid with emitters inside) are laid on the surface of the ground and located below a mulch film. The drip irrigation system adopts the design of large flow (1.5-3.4 L/h), slightly larger pipe diameter (>75 mm), low water pressure (operating pressure of drip irrigation tape being 0.03-0.07 MPa) and suitable drip irrigation uniformity (80%-90%).

Abstract: A lubricant pump (14) and a method thereof are disclosed. The lubricant pump (14) includes a pump base (32) and a reservoir housing (30). The pump base (32) and the reservoir housing (30) define a lubricant reservoir for storing lubricant. One or more pump elements (34) extend at least partially into the lubricant reservoir. Heaters (36) are disposed on the pump base (32) proximate the pump elements (34). The heaters (36) are configured to heat the local area surrounding the pump elements (34), to thereby reduce the viscosity of the lubricant at the pump elements (34). The heaters (36) are electrically connected to a thermal switch (38) to control activation and deactivation of the heaters (36). With the lubricant pump (14) and the method thereof, the thermal switch (38) can control the heater (36) based on air temperature rather than the temperature of the lubricant, so the viscosity of lubricant is well controlled.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for navigation guidance and establishing a three-dimensional real scene model, a device and a medium, which relate to the field of artificial intelligence and, in particular, intelligent transportation technologies.

Abstract: A low-energy and high pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic engine contains: a casing device, two main-cylinder devices, a holder device, two main-crankshaft devices, two recycle-valve devices, two swing-arm devices, two movable-valve devices, two recycle-cylinder devices, two recycle-crankshaft devices, and two umbrella-shaped gear devices. The engine operates without using gasoline or diesel, thus avoiding discharge of harmful substance or gas and pollution. The high pressure gas forces the hydraulic oil without using gasoline or diesel so as to start the engine, and the hydraulic oil recycles and reuses repeatedly, thus obtaining environmental protection. And the high pressure gas forces the hydraulic oil so as to circulate the hydraulic oil, and the communication of the low-energy and high pressure and the low pressure matches with the circulation space of the fluid operation to produce the torque, hence four strokes cycle of intake, compression, combustion and exhaust are not required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aleglitazar in the treatment or prevention of diabetic kidney disease in a patient having a linear decline in GFR.

Abstract: An electronic, computer-implementable promotion system and methodology communicate promotional content to consumers by way of a computer-implementable application implementable via a consumer computer and a computer-based data-processing environment. The consumer computer is necessarily in communication with a camera and implements a client-sided version of the computer-implementable application. The computer-based data processing environment is in communication with an information database and implements a server-sided version of the computer-implementable application. At least one retail package is outfitted with a photographable coded image having entry-identification information.

Abstract: A low-energy and high pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic engine contains: a casing device, two main-cylinder devices, a holder device, two main-crankshaft devices, two recycle-valve devices, two swing-arm devices, two movable-valve devices, two recycle-cylinder devices, two recycle-crankshaft devices, and two umbrella-shaped gear devices. The engine operates without using gasoline or diesel, thus avoiding discharge of harmful substance or gas and pollution. The high pressure gas forces the hydraulic oil without using gasoline or diesel so as to start the engine, and the hydraulic oil recycles and reuses repeatedly, thus obtaining environmental protection. And the high pressure gas forces the hydraulic oil so as to circulate the hydraulic oil, and the communication of the low-energy and high pressure and the low pressure matches with the circulation space of the fluid operation to produce the torque, hence four strokes cycle of intake, compression, combustion and exhaust are not required.

Abstract: An end cap assembly for a reciprocating air motor comprises a pilot valve and an end cap body. The pilot has a valve stem. The end cap body comprises a central bore for receiving an air motor rod, a valve bore in which the pilot valve is disposed such that the valve stem extends through the end cap body, and an air port extending through the end cap body. The air port has a contour to direct air toward the valve stem.

Abstract: A hose reel (10) is supported by a mounting bracket (12) which can be attached on a vertical or horizontal surface and allow for 180 degrees of motion to allow the hose reel (10) to automatically swivel in the direction the hose (14) is being pulled. The bracket mechanism (16) consists of integral mounting bosses (18) on the hose reel enclosures (20), a mounting bracket (12), a tube (22) and a constraint device (24) on the tube (22). The mounting bosses (18) on the hose reel enclosures (20) are designed to orient and constrain the mounting tube (22) to allow for the tube to be installed from either end of the hose reel. The constraining device (24) on the tube (22) locks into an integral opening (26) in the mounting bosses (18) to prevent tube (22) displacement in either direction.

Abstract: An end cap assembly for a reciprocating air motor comprises a pilot valve and an end cap body. The pilot has a valve stem. The end cap body comprises a central bore for receiving an air motor rod, a valve bore in which the pilot valve is disposed such that the valve stem extends through the end cap body, and an air port extending through the end cap body. The air port has a contour to direct air toward the valve stem.

Abstract: An enclosed hose reel 10 consists of a spool and two enclosure halves 14 comprising the frame 16. The power spring 18 is contained in the spool 12. Tension on the power spring 18 is transmitted to the frame 16 via a shaft 20 with a spring 30 loaded ratchet 22. The ratchet mechanism 24 engages the frame 16 via protrusions 26 that fit into cutouts 28 within the enclosure 14. The protrusions and cutouts 28 are designed so that a clockwise rotation is allowed to increase the tension of the power spring 18.

Abstract: A hose reel 10 is supported by a mounting bracket 12 which can be attached on a vertical or horizontal surface and allow for 180 degrees of motion to allow the hose reel 10 to automatically swivel in the direction the hose 14 is being pulled. The bracket mechanism 16 consists of integral mounting bosses 18 on the hose reel enclosures 20, a mounting bracket 12, a tube 22 and a constraint device 24 on the tube 22. The mounting bosses 18 on the hose reel enclosures 20 are designed to orient and constrain the mounting tube 22 to allow for the tube to be installed from either end of the hose reel. The constraining device 24 on the tube 22 locks into an integral opening 26 in the mounting bosses 18 to prevent tube 22 displacement in either direction.

Abstract: A remote-control movable bump for temporary traffic-control purpose includes a movable and combinable main body of trapezoid shape so as to define a slope on front and back side, a plurality of vertical slots formed spaced apart in one of the slopes, a shaft rotatably disposed in a center of the main body having a hexagon recess in one end and a protrudent rectangular recess on the other end engageable with a rectangular axis of an alternately rotated motor, a plurality of tipped blades integrated with the shaft and engaged within the vertical slots respectively and a remote sensor to actuate the motor which operates the shaft to rotate for lifting the tipped blade up for about 45°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable container for items, such as food, comprising a base and lid with secure sealing mechanisms. Each of the base and lid comprises corresponding three rims and three edges being mateable to provide multiple layers of sealing mechanisms to ensure durable sealing. The lid further comprises a sealing lip for locking the lid onto the base and for providing another layer of sealing. Each of the base and lid further comprises partially planar raised portions and further raised portion around the outer perimeter of the planar raised portions for providing stable stacking mechanism. The lid further comprises a tab for assisting a user to open the lid without spoilage.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease among other conditions. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.