Abstract: This invention outlines laminates With low capacity for heat absorption with suitable optical and thermodynamic properties for thermal control, useful in the car-making industry, in furniture, and other household, as well as In articles of clothing. Materials Incorporate several technologies efficiently regulating temperature, both for reflecting infrared light and for regulating temperature, regardless of the material color, and therefore, achieving a comfort greater to that obtained with laminates from the previous art. The invention allows obtaining also materials with no deterioration due to aging chemical reactions. In addition, this invention describes a process to obtain laminates with low capacity for heat absorption.

Abstract: A plurality of interchangeable access panels each adapted to be removably attached to a partially-assembled chassis to occupy at least a portion of a vacant region of an exterior wall. Also, each access panel comprises a configuration of at least one aperture each constructed and arranged to provide operational access to components housed in the chassis.

Abstract: A port control apparatus for restricting access to ports of an electronic device is disclosed. The port control apparatus comprises a housing constructed to lockingly attach to an exterior surface of the device to form an enclosure that houses the ports. Formed in the housing is at least one aperture each dimensioned to prevent passage of a connector adapted to mate with an associated port while permitting passage of cable bodies integral with any connector mated with an associated port.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P1D7) and its encoded protein are described. While 158P1D7 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in multiple cancers including set forth in Table 1. Consequently, 158P1D7 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancers. The 158P1D7 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit an immune response.

Abstract: A novel gene 109P1D4 and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 109P1D4 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 109P1D4 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 109P1D4 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 109P1D4 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: A novel gene 158P3D2 and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 158P3D2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 158P3D2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 158P3D2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 158P3D2 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: Joint for the connection of a longitudinal side of a first component (4) with an upper surface of a second component (T3) with at least two cooperating bands (41a, 41b; 42a, 42b; 51a, 51b; 61a, 61b; 71a, 71b), which are secured with their first ends (E1) respectively on different sides lying opposite one another of the first component (T4), and which are secured with their second ends (E2) on respectively one clamping element (45, 46; 52a, 52b; 62a, 62b; 72a, 72b) arranged on the second component (T3), in such a manner so that these intersect the longitudinal center axis (A) of the first component (T4) in opposite directions in the area between the components (T3, T4), with a pressure element 15 positioned on at least one clamping element for supporting the first component (T3), whereby the bands extend laterally next to the pressure element and crosswise relative to one another as seen in the axial direction (R1).

Abstract: Joint for the connection of components (T1, T2) that are movable relative to one another, on respective longitudinal sides (L1, L2) with at least two cooperating bands, which are secured with their first ends (E1) respectively on sides of the first component (T1) lying opposite one another and with their second ends (E2) respectively on sides of the second component (T2) lying opposite one another, so that the paths thereof extend opposite one another in relation to the center axes (A1, A2) of the components, with at least one pressure element arranged between the longitudinal sides as well as flexible band for use for such a joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods to generate a manifest of work that is to be performed by a driver. Specifically, systems and methods are described in the context of a package delivery system to generate a manifest of deliveries and pickups to be performed by a driver and to download the generated manifest to a portable computing device used by the driver to service the route.

Abstract: Laminates with incorporated beads are described, such beads containing property-modifying agents, such as heat absorption capacity and scent release capacity or resistance to microorganisms for long periods of time, useful in the automotive industry, furniture and other household good, as well as in dressing cloths. The materials incorporated beads, regardless the color or finishing of the material, achieving a comfort greater than that obtained with previous laminates. Likewise, this invention describes a process to obtain laminates with beads to modify their incorporated properties.

Abstract: An actuation apparatus for a control flap which is disposed on the trailing edge of the wing of an aircraft and which can be displaced between a stowed position and an extended position, in which it is displaced rearwardly relative to the trailing edge of the wing and angled downwardly relative to the wing plane, and corresponding intermediate positions. The actuation apparatus has a pyramid mechanism arrangement connected, on the one hand, to the load-bearing structure of the wing and, on the other hand, to the control flap, with at least one virtual axis which lies, in particular, at a finite distance from the plane of the wing profile and relative to which the control flap can be displaced, and driving means to retract and extend the control flap.

Abstract: System for opening and closing a structural part arranged on a support structure. The system includes at least one hinged joint device for flexibly connecting the structural part to the support structure. The at least one hinged joint device is arranged inside the support structure and has an axis of rotation about which the structural part can be pivoted relative to the support structure during opening and closing. A locking arrangement is structured and arranged to connect the structural part to the support structure in a form-locking manner when the structural part is in a closed position. In the closed position, the locking arrangement is arranged to relieve the at least one hinged joint device. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Adjustment mechanism for adjustment area of variable-shape flow surface with two opposite skin surfaces includes plurality of whirl chambers swivelably arranged next to one another so that the whirl chambers are swivelable relative to one another, and the whirl chambers include lateral stiffening elements and longitudinal stiffening elements. Joints are structured and arranged to jointedly couple lateral stiffening elements and longitudinal stiffening elements of the whirl chambers, and a first drive tube section and a second drive tube section are arranged between adjacent longitudinal stiffening elements. A pump is coupled to first and second drive tube sections and control device is functionally connected to pump to swivel adjacent whirl chambers around joint axes via complementary volume changes in first and second drive tube sections. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel STEAP-1 protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein STEAP-1 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, STEAP-1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The STEAP-1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with STEAP-1 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a movable drive cage coupled to a computer case. The drive cage houses a drive, and a clutch mechanism is attached to the computer case and is coupled to the drive cage. The clutch mechanism inhibits movement of the drive cage.

Abstract: Lift flap mechanism for adjusting a lift flap assigned to an airplane wing by means of a driving system, the lift flap mechanism comprising a main connection mechanism and a secondary connection mechanism in the form of a guide lever disposed in an articulated manner on the lift flap and the flap track, the main connection mechanism having a steering lever arrangement with at least one steering lever which has a first steering lever joint and a second steering lever joint, the at least one steering lever by way of a pendulum coupled to the first steering lever joint being connected with the flap track, and the second steering lever joint being guided such that, by means of a defined angular position of the at least one steering lever, the positions of the main connection joint and of the secondary connection joint are unambiguously determined.

Abstract: A hardcopy device having a scanning head arranged to reciprocate across a scan axis, and first and second codestrips arranged substantially parallel to the scan axis, the first and second codestrips being offset from one another in the scan axis, such that the device may determine the position of the head along the scan axis relative to the first and second codestrips in a first set of positions but relative to only one of the first and second codestrips in a second set of positions.

Abstract: A hardcopy device having a scanning head arranged to reciprocate across a scan axis, and first and second codestrips arranged substantially parallel to the scan axis, the first and second codestrips being offset from one another in the scan axis, such that the device may determine the position of the head along the scan axis relative to the first and second codestrips in a first set of positions but relative to only one of the first and second codestrips in a second set of positions.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for locking two structural parts that are moveable relative to each other. A latch hook is disposed in a reference plane and is adapted to swivel on a joint with an axis center. An actuating element is provided for swivelling the latch hook about a latch hook axis. A rocking lever interacts with the actuating element for rotation about a rocking lever axis. The lever is connected with a first end of a steering arm via a first rotary joint. A second end of the steering arm is connected with the latch hook via a second rotary joint.

Abstract: A variable wing section having an adjustable profile shape extending in the wing-span direction, includes a plurality of torsion boxes, which are positioned in the longitudinal direction, are torsionally stiff about the wing-span direction, and are each constituted of a first wing skin, a second wing skin opposite to it, and at least one spar. The variable wing section includes at least one vertebra, which has a transmission element that is connected to the first wing skin by a pendulum joint in order to compensate for a relative movement between the first wing skin and the at least one vertebra, and which has a vertically spaced-apart point of connection to a drive chord, the length of which may be changed, using a control command. The length of the drive chord is changed as a function of a control signal, and the at least one vertebra is rotated about the wing-span direction, so that the shape of the torsion boxes, and thus the profile shape, are changed in a predetermined manner.