Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harbouring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session.

Abstract: A system for transporting perishable goods. The system for transporting perishable goods provides a perishable goods transportation device for containing and transporting perishable goods having a phase change material (PCM) disposed in a first thermodynamic state disposed therein, a heat source, at least one passive electromotive force (EMF) generator, and a PCM re-constitution system operably coupled to the PCM.

Abstract: A floor seat providing a pair of sitting-bone supports, a pelvic-floor support extending between the sitting-bone supports at substantially the same level, a coccyx indent behind the pelvic-floor support, a heel indent in front of the pelvic-floor support, and a forward incline, which provide positioning, cushioning, insulation, and the proper amount of supporting pressure or absence of pressure appropriate to the sitting bones, the pelvic floor, and the coccyx, and room for proper placement of the feet, for persons sitting on a floor, particularly though not exclusively in the practice of yoga, and optionally a pubic-bone positioner to aid in positioning and posture, and thigh supports.

Abstract: A floor seat providing a pair of sitting-bone supports, a pelvic-floor support extending between. the sitting-bone supports at substantially the same level, a coccyx indent behind the pelvic-floor support, a heel indent in front of the pelvic-floor support, and a forward incline, which provide positioning, cushioning, insulation, and the proper amount of supporting pressure or absence of pressure appropriate to the sitting bones, the pelvic floor, and the coccyx, and room for proper placement of the feet, for persons sitting on a floor, particularly though not exclusively in the practice of yoga, and optionally a pubic-bone positioner to aid in positioning and posture, and thigh supports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for imaging translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) expression in a subject. This invention also relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, inflammation or anxiety in a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or 75Br and salts thereof, and a method of imaging translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or 75 Br or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides fluoro-substituted compounds of formula (II) and salts thereof, and a method of treating a neurodegenerative disorder, inflammation or anxiety in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for imaging translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) expression in a subject. This invention also relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, inflammation or anxiety in a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or 75Br and salts thereof, and a method of imaging translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or 75Br or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides fluoro-substituted compounds of formula (II) and salts thereof, and a method of treating a neurodegenerative disorder, inflammation or anxiety in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An otherwise conventionally manufactured sock that has, woven into the toe, the name of the color of the sock. This invention enables a person who has difficulty discriminating colors, whether through poor lighting conditions or poor visual acuity, to discern like colors, to match a sock to its mate, and to coordinate the pair of socks with his or her attire.