Abstract: A lift mechanism a power wheelchair includes linear actuators on opposing sides of the chair that provide a space into which a tilt mechanism can nest when the lift mechanism is in its retracted position. The linear actuators perform both the function of operating the lift mechanism and structurally supporting at least a part of the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism and tilt mechanism are each self-contained modules that can be optionally installed into the power wheelchair.

Abstract: The application provides Fc fusion proteins having novel arrangements. In one embodiment, the application provides Fc fusion proteins comprising a 10Fn3 domain. In another embodiment, the application provides Fc fusion proteins comprising linkers derived from the naturally occurring C-terminal tail regions of membrane bound or secretory immunoglobulins.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a flywheel (112) for storing kinetic energy and an electrical machine (190) mechanically coupled to the flywheel and arranged for conversion between mechanical and electrical energy. The apparatus is arranged for transferring energy between the flywheel and a vehicle transmission via a variable ratio transmission (182). The electrical machine is coupled to the flywheel via a disconnect clutch which comprises a magnetic coupling (116).

Abstract: Anti-CD19 B4 antibodies with modified variable regions are disclosed. The modified anti-CD19 variable region polypeptides have alterations to one or more framework regions or complementarity determining regions of the heavy chain variable region or light chain variable region, thereby to reduce a T-cell response.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus (20) is provided for transferring energy to or from a flywheel. The coupling apparatus comprises first (22) and second (24) movable members, each having one or magnets (30, 34) arranged thereon, wherein the first movable member (22) is arranged to be coupled to a flywheel. The magnetic strength of a first magnet (30) arranged on the first movable member (22) exceeds the magnetic strength of a second magnet (34) arranged on the second movable member (24).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for light and optical depth mapping, 3D imaging, modeling, networking, and interfacing on an autonomous, intelligent, wearable wireless wrist computing, display and control system for onboard and remote device and graphic user interface control. Embodiments of the invention enable augmentation of people, objects, devices and spaces into a virtual environment and augmentation of virtual objects and interfaces into the physical world through its wireless multimedia streaming and multi-interface display and projection systems.

Abstract: Fibronectin type III (10Fn3) binding domains having novel designs that are associated with reduced immunogenicity are provided. The application describes alternative 10Fn3 binding domains in which certain immunogenic regions are not modified when producing a binder in order to maintain recognition as a self antigen by the host organism. The application also describes 10Fn3 binding domains in which HLA anchor regions have been destroyed thereby reducing the immunogenic contribution of the adjoining region. Also provided are 10Fn3 domains having novel combinations of modified regions that can bind to a desired target with high affinity.

Abstract: Dispersions of reactive polysiloxanes are applied to fibrous products, such as construction panels to provide improved properties, like better resistance to staining and discoloration and better adhesion of facer layers The reactive polysiloxane may be applied directly to the fibrous product or mixed into binder compositions prior to application; and may be applied substantially uniformly or non-uniformly. The construction panels may form wall and/or ceiling panels. The reactive polysiloxane may include polysiloxanes functionalized with any of hydrogen, amino, hydroxyl or carboxyl reactive functionalities.

Abstract: A hands-free wireless wearable GPS enabled video camera and audio-video communications headset, mobile phone and personal media player, capable of real-time two-way and multi-feed wireless voice, data and audio-video streaming, telecommunications, and teleconferencing, coordinated applications, and shared functionality between one or more wirelessly networked headsets or other paired or networked wired or wireless devices and optimized device and data management over multiple wired and wireless network connections. The headset can operate in concert with one or more wired or wireless devices as a paired accessory, as an autonomous hands-free wide area, metro or local area and personal area wireless audio-video communications and multimedia device and/or as a wearable docking station, hot spot and wireless router supporting direct connect multi-device ad-hoc virtual private networking (VPN).

Abstract: The present application is direct to an adjustably weighted baseball bat for use when striking a ball and includes a cylindrical contacting region having a transverse dimension of Dout and defining one or more receiving channels having a transverse dimension of Dint, wherein Dint is less than Dout, a gripping region in communication with the cylindrical contacting region, and one or more weight body assemblies configured to be positioned within the receiving channels and secured therein, the body assemblies defining a passage having a transverse dimension of Dint2 approximately equal to Dint, the body assemblies having an exterior transverse dimension Dout2 approximately equal to Dout.

Abstract: A method is described of controlling contamination of a surface exposed to a carbonaceous material and ionising radiation, such as EUV radiation, DUV radiation or electrons. The method comprises cyclically supplying to the surface a first gas comprising an oxidising species, for example NO, for reacting with carbonaceous deposits formed on the surface from the carbonaceous material, followed by a second gas comprising a reducing species, for example CO, for reacting with oxidising species on the surface.

Abstract: A magnet assembly comprising a former having an outer surface (20) with a cavity (12) formed therein, and a coil (14) wound into the cavity (12), said cavity being of greater depth than the coil, wherein the coil is overlain with a layer of filler material (18) of sufficient thickness that its outer surface at least aligns with the outer surface of the former (20); a clamp (22, 30) is provided, over at least part of the surface of the layer of filler material, and fastened to the outer surface of the former; and the filler material and the coil are impregnated with a solid material.

Abstract: A process and method for compensating for a radial non-uniformity on a wafer that includes the steps of: centering a rotational thickness non-uniformity of a film on the wafer about the axis of the spin susceptor following a CMP process; positioning a nozzle in the spin processing unit to direct the etching solution along a radius of the wafer; adjusting the flow of the etching solution from the nozzle; adjusting the rotational speed of the spin susceptor to control the residence time of the etching solution; and coordinating the rotational speed of the spin susceptor, flow of etching solution and positioning of the nozzle to maximize the removal of material. The process may be utilized to compensate for the bowl-shaped non-uniformities of an STI oxide. These non-uniformities are compensated for and addressed after a CMP process.