Abstract: A loading platform for use in building construction, the loading platform comprising a support structure adapted to be fixed to a building and extend outwardly from the building; and a deck mountable to the support structure such that the deck extends from the building, the support structure being configured such that at least a portion of an upper surface of the support structure extends level with or below a floor surface of the building when fixed to the building.

Abstract: A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.

Abstract: A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.

Abstract: A mutant of an E coli heat-stable toxin (ST) having the following wild-type sequence: NSSNYCCELCCNPACTGCY wherein the mutant comprises a mutation selected from the group consisting of: A14H, A14T and N12T.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose utilizing a token associated with a payment device to enter into transactions. In some embodiments the token is associated directly with a payment device, while in other embodiments the token may be associated with a digital wallet that is associated with the payment device. Particularly, embodiments of the present invention may create a managed digital wallet for a client. A client may then designate individuals to participate in the wallet as an administrator and/or as a user. The present invention may allow a client to control the purchases of a user of the account using the token through the use of limits. Each of the users associated with the account may be assigned one or more individual tokens to use with the digital wallet to enter into transactions instead of using the actual account information of accounts associated with the digital wallet.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of an optical waveguide structure including the steps of: providing a multilayer semiconductor wafer including a III-V semiconductor substrate, a III-V semiconductor top layer and an etch stop layer sandwiched therebetween, the etch stop layer including aluminium and phosphorous; and etching through the top layer to the etch stop layer by use of a dry etch containing chlorine to provide two spaced apart recesses defining the optical waveguide therebetween.

Abstract: A shift and brake lever assembly including a brake lever having a first surface facing a handlebar and a second surface facing away from a handlebar. A shift lever may be mounted to the second surface of the brake lever using mounting components. Complementary apertures of the various mounting components may lie on a common longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A shift and brake lever assembly including a brake lever having a first surface facing a handlebar and a second surface facing away from a handlebar. A shift lever may be mounted to the second surface of the brake lever using mounting components. Complementary apertures of the various mounting components may lie on a common longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A catalyst system obtainable by the process comprising the steps of contacting an adduct of formula (I) MgT2.yAlQj(OR?)3-j??(I) wherein T is chlorine, bromine, or iodine; R? is a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl radical; y ranges from 1.00 to 0.05; and j ranges from 0.01 to 3.00; with at least one metallocene compound having titanium as central metal and at least one ligand having a cyclopentadienyl skeleton.

Abstract: An optical waveguide structure including a III-V semiconductor substrate, a III-V semiconductor top layer, and an etch stop layer sandwiched therebetween, the etch stop layer containing aluminium and phosphorous, the top layer including first and second spaced apart recesses extending through the top layer to the etch stop layer and defining an optical waveguide therebetween. Also a method of manufacture of an optical waveguide structure including the steps of: providing a multilayer semiconductor wafer including a III-V semiconductor substrate, a III-V semiconductor top layer and an etch stop layer sandwiched therebetween, the etch stop layer including aluminium and phosphorous; and etching through the top layer to the etch stop layer by use of a dry etch containing chlorine to provide two spaced apart recesses defining the optical waveguide therebetween.

Abstract: An array of packages. Each package has a different primary color, a common secondary color and a tertiary color matching the respective primary color of that package. The packages in the array may further have a common quaternary color.

Abstract: Photodynamic therapy is used in the treatment of orthopaedic infections. Particularly, it is used in the treatment of infections related to orthopaedic conditions and surgery and includes treatment of sites of deterioration or trauma, such as prior to and after prosthetic fixation such as joint replacement or treatment of trauma sites such as pinning of bone fractures. An orthopaedic disinfection apparatus includes a photosensitiser and a light delivery system capable of producing and delivering light at a wavelength which is capable of being absorbed by the photosensitiser. Methods of treatment of orthopaedic infections are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a portable, modular stairway unit for use on a building site during construction of a multistorey building, the stairway unit including: a stair run section with a plurality of rise-separated stair treads, the stair run section having an upper and a lower end; an upper landing connected to the stair run section at, or at a distance from, the upper end of the stair run section; a lower landing connected to the stair run section at, or at a distance from, the lower end of the stair run section; wherein each of the landings have portions that extend laterally beyond a width of the stair run section, the landings being devised to extend inwardly into respective upper and lower storey levels of the building when the stairway unit is situated adjacent to a face of the building; and anchoring means arranged to removeably secure the landings, in use, at the upper and lower storey levels thereby to provide a double-cantilevered mounting of the stair run section extending between the two building store

Abstract: The present invention relates to safety barriers, and in particular, for use around the perimeter of building floors during construction of a building. In one form, the present invention provides a safety barrier module for use in erecting a fenced-off zone around the perimeter of a building floor during construction of a building, the safety barrier module including: a barrier panel for inhibiting the passage of workers or objects from the building floor to the ground below; and at least one counterweighted footing block for receiving a support post connected to the barrier panel, the footing block arranged to rest on the building floor and to counteract loads and forces on the barrier panel to support the barrier panel in a substantially upright position relative to the building floor; wherein the barrier panel is geometrically shaped to extend from a predetermined height down to substantially the building floor level.

Abstract: The muff with insulated holder for beverage container is an article of wearing apparel comprising of an elongated tubular member used to keep the wearers hands warm joined with a recess and pouch in which a beverage container can be placed and held. In practical use of the article of wearing apparel the hands of a wearer can be inserted into opposite ends of the muff, with either or both hands holding the recessed beverage holder, or pouch. Here the beverage can be supported as the muff and the beverage are lifted to the mouth allowing the wearer to drink.