Abstract: Lipid particles, methods of generating same, and methods of using same. The lipid particles can be made from milk fat. The methods of generating the lipid particles can include melt fractionating milk fat, combining the melt-fractionated milk fat with a surfactant, obtaining the lipid particles by emulsifying the combined melt-fractionated milk fat and surfactant, and optionally, autoclaving the lipid particles. The methods of using the lipid particles can include parenterally administering the lipid particles to a subject in, for example, parenteral nutrition.

Abstract: A method of connecting tubular components includes positioning a first tubular component at a surface location and a second tubular component at least partially disposed in a borehole to initiate a threaded connection, and rotating the first tubular component relative to the second tubular component by a tubular connection system, and during the rotating, measuring at least one of a rotational position of the first tubular component and/or a component of the tubular connection system, relative to the second tubular component, and a rotational speed of the first tubular component and/or the component of the tubular connection system. The method further includes measuring a torque, estimating a number of turns remaining to reach a target torque on the first tubular component, and controlling a rotational speed of the first tubular component based on the estimated number of turns remaining to connect the first tubular component to the second tubular component.

Abstract: A method of connecting tubular components includes positioning a first tubular component at a surface location and a second tubular component at least partially disposed in a borehole to initiate a threaded connection, and rotating the first tubular component relative to the second tubular component by a tubular connection system, and during the rotating, measuring at least one of a rotational position of the first tubular component and/or a component of the tubular connection system, relative to the second tubular component, and a rotational speed of the first tubular component and/or the component of the tubular connection system. The method further includes measuring a torque, estimating a number of turns remaining to reach a target torque on the first tubular component, and controlling a rotational speed of the first tubular component based on the estimated number of turns remaining to connect the first tubular component to the second tubular component.

Abstract: A metal foil including on at least one of its sides a layer of a material including: a metal or a metal alloy, carbon, hydrogen, and optionally oxygen, the atomic percentage of the metal or of the metals of the alloy in the material ranging from 10 to 60%, the atomic percentage of carbon in the material ranging from 35 to 70%, the atomic percentage of hydrogen in the material ranging from 2 to 20%, and the atomic percentage of oxygen if present in the material being less than or equal to 10%. The metal foil can be used in the manufacture of a cathode of a lithium-ion electrochemical cell. The deposition of this layer reduces the internal resistance of the cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to PMU-based control systems for dampening inter-area oscillations in large-scale interconnected power systems or grids to protect against a catastrophic blackout. The control systems receive phasor measurements from two or more locations on an AC transmission line and generates a power control command to a power resource on the grid.

Abstract: An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing for housing the drive mechanism. The HVAC actuator may include a position indicator viewable from a front side of the housing that moves as the output shaft is rotated such that the position indicator indicates a current position of the output shaft. The position indicator may include an indicator wheel that is directly coupled to the output shaft of the HVAC actuator and may rotate with the output shaft. The indicator wheel may have one or more markings that move with the indicator wheel. The one or more markings may include a line extending in a radial direction from a rotation axis of the indicator wheel.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions 10 in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects or representatives of the order Acarina.

Abstract: A metal foil including on at least one of its sides a layer of a material including: a metal or a metal alloy, carbon, hydrogen, and optionally oxygen, the atomic percentage of the metal or of the metals of the alloy in the material ranging from 10 to 60%, the atomic percentage of carbon in the material ranging from 35 to 70%, the atomic percentage of hydrogen in the material ranging from 2 to 20%, and the atomic percentage of oxygen if present in the material being less than or equal to 10%. The metal foil can be used in the manufacture of a cathode of a lithium-ion electrochemical cell. The deposition of this layer reduces the internal resistance of the cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment of bacteria including those presenting multiple drug resistance (MDR), in particular as efflux pump inhibitors. It also relates to novel polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives, compositions comprising the same, process for preparing the same, and use thereof in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment.

Abstract: An electric heating system controlled with a remote thermostat. The system may incorporate wireless technology and a line voltage equipment interface sub-system. The sub-system may have a line voltage relay and an antenna. The relay may be mounted within an electric heater enclosure. The antenna may be mounted directly on the enclosure. The antenna may receive temperature control signals from a transmitter of the thermostat. The signals may be processed to control a connection of the heater to power with a relay receiving the processed control signals. The control of power to the heater may maintain a temperature approximately equal to a thermostat temperature setting. The antenna and relay electronics may provide a backup control of the heater in the event of, for example, a loss of signals from the thermostat. The backup control may prevent the temperature proximate to equipment interface sub-system from approaching a freezing point.

Abstract: A method for determining an extent of anistropy of texture of an image in a manner that avoids inaccuracies arising from interpolation.

Abstract: A coupling assembly selectively interconnects a surgical device with an adapter assembly. The adapter assembly is configured for connection with a surgical attachment. The coupling assembly includes a first connector, a second connector and an outer tube. The first connector is configured for mating engagement with a surgical device. The second connector is configured for mating engagement with an adapter assembly. The outer tube extends between and has a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis therebetween. The first end of the outer tube supports the first connector. The second end of the outer tube supports the second connector. The longitudinal axis of the outer tube extends transversely relative to a longitudinal axis defined by a surgical device.

Abstract: A method for determining an extent of anistropy of texture of an image in a manner that avoids inaccuracies arising from interpolation.

Abstract: A mechanism, such as a membrane switch, may incorporate universal symbols making it language independent. Status of switch components may be understood without aid of another device. The components may have, for example, white backlights and/or icons for neutral symbols to convey informational conditions that do not necessarily command immediate attention and may have, for example, color backlights and/or icons for non-neutral symbols to convey informational conditions that command immediate attention. A choice of white may be agnostic to color blindness and provide high contrast. Also, there may be a self-test icon with an indication when there is an on-going test of a system with which the mechanism is associated. Symbols on the face of the mechanism may indicate valve openings and closings, pressures, faults, and so forth. The symbols and associated lights and backlights may be visible for at least a specified distance to a person with normal vision.

Abstract: An HVAC actuator may include a rotatable output shaft, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, two or more wiring terminals, and a removable blocking tab configured to block wire attachment to at least one of the two or more wiring terminals. When the removable tab is removed, wire attachment to the previously blocked at least one wire terminals may no longer blocked. The removable block tab may be a break-away tab. The HVAC actuator may include a housing enclosing the drive mechanism, and the break-away tab may be integral to the housing. In some instances, the removable tab, once removed, is not configured to be reattached, but this is not required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment of bacteria including those presenting multiple drug resistance (MDR), in particular as efflux pump inhibitors. It also relates to novel polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives, compositions comprising the same, process for preparing the same, and use thereof in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment of bacteria including those presenting multiple drug resistance (MDR), in particular as efflux pump inhibitors. It also relates to novel polyaminoisoprenyl derivatives, compositions comprising the same, process for preparing the same, and use thereof in antibiotic or antiseptic treatment.

Abstract: An illustrative electronic assembly includes a housing and a wall plate, where the wall plate is releasably connectable to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured such that the housing and the wall plate may be able to initially engage each other with the wall plate misaligned relative to the housing. The housing and the wall plate may be configured to guide one another into alignment as the housing and the wall plate are moved together.