Abstract: A data communications apparatus including a case having a base and a lid connectable to the base, the lid movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. The case has an inner surface. A power supply is secured inside the case. A router device is secured inside the case, the router device selectively receiving power from the power supply. A plurality of mounting brackets can be adhered to the inner surface of the case. An antenna array is in electrical communication with the router device, the antenna array including at least two cellular antennas and at least two wireless networking antennas, each antenna of the antenna array secured inside the case to a corresponding mounting bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for extracting acrylamide from a matrix comprising matrix components and acrylamide, comprising the steps: bringing said matrix in contact with water to obtain an aqueous extract, and, optionally, adding a base to the aqueous extract; loading a portion of the aqueous extract obtained in the previous step onto an inert support; allowing the inert support to absorb the aqueous extract; extracting acrylamide from the aqueous extract by passing a water immiscible organic solvent through the inert support; thereby obtaining an organic extract. It further relates to a method for analyzing acrylamide content in a matrix comprising matrix components and acrylamide.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear assembly stop member is arranged to be coupled to a first part of an aircraft landing gear assembly and includes a pair of projections which control movement of a second part of the landing gear assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bicyclic heterocycle compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and to the use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases, e.g. cancer.

Abstract: A data communications backpack apparatus is disclosed having a backpack carrier. A power supply can be positioned in the backpack carrier. A router device can be positioned in the backpack carrier, the router device in electrical communication with the power supply. An antenna array can be positioned in the backpack carrier, the antenna array in electrical communication with the router device, the antenna array including one or more cellular antennas and one or more wireless networking antennas. The backpack carrier can include an upper opening extending into a central storage area, a first side pocket, a second side pocket, and a lower compartment positioned below the central storage area. The power supply can be positioned in the first side pocket, the router device can be positioned in the second side pocket, and the antenna array can be positioned in the lower compartment.

Abstract: Instrument Landing System (ILS) Localizer and Glideslope Simulator Training Stations using GPS and LASER Position Identification for Active Antenna Feedback and Radiation Pattern Simulation is designed to provide complete training for ILS maintenance technicians using a unique combination of hardware and software. GPS and LASER modules embedded in simulated antennas define the physical position of the antennas and custom software coverts that position along with adjustable transmitter and RF Power, Modulation, and Phase distribution settings into a wireless digital data stream that emulates an actual ILS signal when viewed in the field by a custom designed simulated ILS field receiver. The overall system is monitored and controlled through a central processor. Simulated test equipment is provided to measure field readings and transmitter settings.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, an input device for controlling a speed of the engine, a seat for an occupant of the vehicle, a seat belt for securing the occupant in the seat, and a seat belt sensor for detecting when the seat belt is buckled. A controller may be operatively connected to the seat belt sensor and the engine for controlling the vehicle in a first mode when the seat belt is buckled and a second mode when the seat belt is unbuckled. The controller may perform various different functions, such as cutting fuel to the engine when the vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold while operating in the second mode, or receiving input indicating that the input device is released before switching the vehicle to the first mode when the seat belt is buckled while the vehicle is operating in the second mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laboratory instruments, in particular to instruments for automated preparation of liquid samples like Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) or liquid-liquid extraction (LLE). The instrument reduces the risk of cross-contamination between sample collection containers by lifting the sample collection containers to the level of the outlet of the sample processing containers, or slightly above. The instrument further comprises a movable table positioning the liquid collection containers directly beneath said sample processing containers and a waste collection container directly beneath the sample processing containers, wherein said waste collection container is vertically movable from a position below the movable table to a position above the movable table.

Abstract: A lithotripsy probe is provided including an elongate body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough. The lithotripsy probe further includes a stiffening element with a proximal end, a distal end, and a length extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The stiffening element is disposed within the lumen of the elongate body. The stiffening element has a stiffness that varies along the length of the stiffening element, where the stiffness of the proximal end of the stiffening element is greater than the stiffness of the distal end of the stiffening element.

Abstract: A multilumen catheter shaft body includes a proximal end segment with a first durometer and a first longitudinal length dimension. A proximal intermediate segment is fixedly joined to a distal end of the proximal end segment and includes a second durometer and a second longitudinal length dimension. A distal intermediate segment is fixedly joined to a distal end of the proximal intermediate segment and includes a third durometer and a third longitudinal length dimension. A distal terminal end segment is fixedly joined to a distal end of the distal intermediate segment and includes a fourth durometer and a fourth longitudinal length dimension. The first durometer is greater than at least the second and third durometers. The fourth durometer is greater than at least the second and third durometers. A plurality of parallel longitudinal lumens extends through the body, providing a structure useful in a cholangioscope or other endoscopic applications.

Abstract: A spool and gear mechanism for tensioning and manipulating the steering/deflection control wires of a steerable catheter device provides for a desired level of tension that will allow operation of the device without too little or too much tension in those wires. In a wire-tensioning mechanism for a steerable catheter, the mechanism includes at least a first and second steering/deflection control wire each attached to the spool by winding around its own detent-engaged rotatable gear in the spool and extending out through a radial wall of the spool to engage into a steerable catheter body. In a multi-spool system, the wire-tensioning/winding gears of each spool preferably are accessible for adjustment via apertures of an adjacent spool.

Abstract: A steerable-catheter handle includes an outer housing with a multilumen catheter body extending generally distally therefrom. An internal track, including at least one track-defining lateral edge element, is disposed between distal and proximal terminal ends of the outer housing, which also houses a manifold engaged with the catheter body, a working-channel port member in fluid and mechanical communication with at least a first catheter lumen, a vacuum channel port member in fluid communication with at least one catheter lumen via one or both of the working channel port member and the manifold, and a generally proximal catheter port open to the internal track, where a distal endmost portion of the catheter mechanically communicates with one or more control surfaces so that the distal endmost portion of the catheter is deflectable along at least two intersecting axes, and where a portion of the catheter body extends removably through the internal track.

Abstract: A secure attachment method and structure for a wire (including non-metallic fiber, yarn, cable, etc.) is provided within a steerable catheter that includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an intermediate catheter body length therebetween, with at least a first catheter lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter body, at least a first elongate wire disposed longitudinally through the first catheter lumen, and an adhesive substantially within, and securing the wire to, a dilated distalmost length of the first longitudinal lumen, where at least a lengthwise portion of the wire is frayed or otherwise at least partially disaggregated. The structure and method provides for robustly secure affixation that will allow steering/deflection control by manipulation of another portion of the wire.

Abstract: A data communications apparatus is disclosed including a case having a base and a lid connectable to the base, the lid movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. A power supply can be positioned inside the case. A router device can be positioned inside the case, the router device including a plurality of external ports. An antenna array can be positioned inside the case, the antenna array in electrical communication with the router device. An access port can be defined in the case and aligned with the external ports of the router device such that the external ports are accessible through the access port. Electronic devices can be connected to the external ports of the router device from an exterior of the case through the access port.

Abstract: A device for testing smoke detectors comprises a barrel, an end-piece coupled to one end of the barrel and which is capable of covering at least a sensing area of a smoke detector, and a device body coupled to the opposite end of the barrel and which is capable of carrying a pressurized dispensing container having a smoke-simulating substance.

Abstract: A seat cover for covering the seat portion of a chair in a public venue includes a shell that is flexible. The shell is waterproof and substantially rectangularly box shaped. The shell has a back, which is open. The back is positioned in the shell such that the shell is configured to substantially envelop the seat of a chair to prevent transfer of moisture and contaminants from the seat to a user.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes of preparing sulfonated estolide compounds, and the removal of sulfonate residues from those compounds to provide desulfonated estolide base oils. Exemplary sulfonated estolide compounds include those selected from the formula: wherein z is an integer selected from 0 to 15; q is an integer selected from 0 to 15; x is, independently for each occurrence, an integer selected from 0 to 20; y is, independently for each occurrence, an integer selected 0 to 20; n is equal to or greater than 0; R6 is selected from —OH, optionally substituted alkyl, and optionally substituted aryl; and R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein each fatty acid chain residue of said compounds is independently optionally substituted.

Abstract: A data communications apparatus including a case having a base and a lid connectable to the base, the lid movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. The case has an inner surface. A power supply is secured inside the case. A router device is secured inside the case, the router device selectively receiving power from the power supply. A plurality of mounting brackets can be adhered to the inner surface of the case. An antenna array is in electrical communication with the router device, the antenna array including at least two cellular antennas and at least two wireless networking antennas, each antenna of the antenna array secured inside the case to a corresponding mounting bracket.

Abstract: A steering mechanism for a medical device that is configured for passing through the body cavities of a patient and for passage through an endoscope working channel is described. The mechanism comprises at least one spool having a central hole through which a central axle passes, the spool being rotatable about the axle, and the spool having at least one retaining tube having a lumen therethrough and configured to contain a portion of a drive cable. The drive cables, which may include UHMWPE, are capable of and are effective for deflecting the distal end of a catheter or endoscopic device, while preferably each being at least partially disposed through a retaining tube that is effective to prevent tangling or other binding of the cable(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to new bicyclic heterocycle compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds in the treatment of diseases, e.g. cancer.