Abstract: Systems and methods are described for allocating Climate Impacting Measures (CIMs) on demand. A plurality of requests for CIMs may be received, where each request originates may include a desired emissions value. The requests may be aggregated into a batch having a total emissions value. A trained model may then be used to select CIM records and amounts of each selected CIM record based on CIM allocation rules, the batch emissions value, and optimization of an offset value in view of a cost associated with each selected CIM record. In some embodiments, further optimization may obtained using penalty functions and/or historical data from similar CIM record groups. Responses may then be transmitted to each of the plurality of requests, the responses each including a message for display on a graphic interface describing the allocated selected records for the requesting entity associated with the request.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container pre-cutting system, applicable to multilayer and/or single-layer (3) container forming machines (4) that provide intermittent advances to the multi-layer and/or single-layer material with a length according to an advance step of the machine; said system being suitable for making a lower pre-cut (32) on the lower surface and an upper pre-cut (32) on the upper surface of the multilayer and/or single-layer material (3). The system comprises a lower pre-cutting device (1) and an upper pre-cutting device (2), provided with respective lower (11) and upper (21) blades having relative vertical movement with respect to the multilayer and/or single-layer material (3); and wherein the lower pre-cutting device (1) and the upper pre-cutting device (2) are separated in the advance direction of the multilayer and/or single-layer material (3) at a length approximately equal to a multiple of the advance step of the machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid aptamer with the capability of binding specifically to a and inhibiting TLR-4, to a complex comprising said aptamer and a functional group, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention also relates to uses and methods for detecting TLR-4 and to uses and methods for inhibiting TLR-4. Finally, the invention also relates to an aptamer for use in manufacturing a drug for the treatment of a pathology characterized by an increase in expression of TLR4 and/or an increase in activation of TLR-4.

Abstract: A method for determining an inspection strategy for at least one substrate, the method including: quantifying, using a prediction model, a compliance metric value for a compliance metric relating to a prediction of compliance with a quality requirement based on one or both of pre-processing data associated with the substrate and any available post-processing data associated with the at least one substrate; and deciding on an inspection strategy for the at least one substrate, based on the compliance metric value, an expected cost associated with the inspection strategy and at least one objective value describing an expected value of the inspection strategy in terms of at least one objective relating to the prediction model.

Abstract: There is provided a golf club head cover with golf ball holders on the outside comprising of a golf club head cover, golf ball holders attached to the outside of the golf club head cover and fasteners that attach the golf ball holders to the golf club head cover. The golf ball holders may form an animal or character feature such as an eye.

Abstract: The present invention is related to FPR2 receptor agonist aptamers and uses thereof. The present invention is related to a nucleic acid aptamer that is able to specifically bind to the FPR2 receptor and activate said FPR2 receptor, comprising a nucleotide sequence with a sequence identity of at least 70% with the sequence SEQ ID NO. 1, SEQ ID NO. 2 or SEQ ID NO. 3.

Abstract: A communication system for equipment in airborne operations comprising: at least one first double transceiver and at least one second double transceiver, wherein the at least one first double transceiver is configured to send data to the at least one second double transceiver in two redundant main channels and wherein the data to be sent through each redundant main channel is first compared with each other so as to ensure that the data sent through a first main channel is the same data sent through a second main channel.

Abstract: A security system can conditionally grant or deny access to a protected area using an artificial intelligence system to analyze images. In an example, an access control method can include receiving candidate information about a face and gesture from a first individual and receiving other image information from or about a second individual. The candidate information can be analyzed using a neural network-based recognition processor that can provide a first recognition result indicating whether the first individual corresponds to a first enrollee of the security system, and can provide a second recognition result indicating whether the second individual corresponds to a second enrollee of the security system. The example method can include receiving a passcode, such as from the first individual. Access can be conditionally granted or denied based on the passcode and the recognition results.

Abstract: Person or object authentication can be performed using artificial intelligence-enabled systems. Reference information, such as for use in comparisons or assessments for authentication, can be updated over time to accommodate changes in an individual's appearance, voice, or behavior. In an example, reference information can be updated automatically with test data, or reference information can be updated conditionally, based on instructions from a system administrator. Various types of media can be used for authentication, including image information, audio information, or biometric information. In an example, authentication can be performed wholly or partially at an edge device such as a security panel in an installed security system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-pack container which defines a series of containers (11) formed in a plastic sheet (L) that comprises at least a layer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and in which said containers (11) are joined by bridges (12), provided with a pre-cut upper line (13) and a pre-cut lower line (14) for breaking the bridge (12). The pre-cut upper line (13) and a pre-cut lower line (14) are arranged parallel to one another, laterally separated in a horizontal direction and vertically separated to prevent heating by compression and a variation of the properties of the PET layer, allowing for clean breakage of the bridge by rotating the containers with respect to said pre-cut upper and lower lines. The invention also comprises a machine for manufacturing the multi-pack container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for cutting decorations for frustoconical bodies, for cutting printed strips wherein arch-shaped decorations and disposable trapezoidal portions are alternated. The machine comprises two longitudinal supports mounted on clamping pieces and carriers of respective groups of counter blades; and two independent groups of blades attached to the respective groups of counter blades and defining a gap between them of increasing width towards a lower gravity outlet opening of the trapezoidal portions separated by cutting. The blades of each group are fixed to respective drive shafts mounted in holes in the longitudinal supports and fixed to a common plate driven by a cylinder. The clamping parts of the longitudinal supports and the common plate are exchangeable for others that provide different inclinations and separations of the groups of blades and counter blades.

Abstract: A compressor device includes a motor cooling system that provides a first flow of a first fluid through a housing for cooling a motor. The motor cooling system includes a first fluid flow section at a first axial position. The first fluid flow section extends in a downstream direction radially with respect to the axis of rotation. Also, the device includes a bearing cooling system that provides a second flow of a second fluid through the housing for cooling the bearing. The bearing cooling system includes a second flow section at a second axial position that is spaced apart axially from the first axial position. The second flow section extends in a downstream direction radially with respect to the axis of rotation. The first flow section and the second flow section are disposed in a heat exchanger arrangement configured to transfer heat between the second fluid and the first fluid.

Abstract: A method for categorizing a substrate subject to a semiconductor manufacturing process including multiple operations, the method including: obtaining values of functional indicators derived from data generated during one or more of the multiple operations on the substrate, the functional indicators characterizing at least one operation; applying a decision model including one or more threshold values to the values of the functional indicators to obtain one or more categorical indicators; and assigning a category to the substrate based on the one or more categorical indicators.

Abstract: A biomaterial for suturing comprising a physiologically compatible support material coated with a cellular population with proliferative and/or differentiation capacity, characteristics which facilitate the regeneration of the sutured tissue. This biomaterial for suturing not only brings together the two edges of an open wound, but also contributes actively to the healing process, thereby accelerating the tissue repair process. Also disclosed are methods for making the biomaterial and methods for using the biomaterials in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the identification, by the inventors, of a series of new aptamers containing a minimum common motif and binding specifically, at the intracellular level, to protein kinases MNK1, more specifically to MNK1a and MNK1b, respectively, particularly with a higher affinity for MNK1b than for MNK1a. Said binding between the aptamer and the protein MNK1, as illustrated in the examples of the present invention, provides an effective therapy in the treatment of cancer, more specifically in the treatment of breast cancer, even more specifically in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer. Therefore, these molecules are useful for the production of new pharmaceutical compositions for oncological treatment.

Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature of re-circulated exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine includes operating the internal combustion engine on a base line mode, receiving a signal indicative of an engine operating temperature, wherein the engine operating temperature is one of coolant temperature, exhaust temperature and oil temperature, comparing the engine operating temperature to a predetermined IEGR threshold, when the engine operating temperature is less than the predetermined IEGR threshold, activating an IEGR mode and activating an EEVO mode, and when the engine operating temperature is greater than the first predetermined IEGR threshold, deactivating the IEGR mode and deactivating the EEVO mode.

Abstract: A communication system for equipment in airborne operations comprising: at least one first double transceiver and at least one second double transceiver, wherein the at least one first double transceiver is configured to send data to the at least one second double transceiver in two redundant main channels and wherein the data to be sent through each redundant main channel is first compared with each other so as to ensure that the data sent through a first main channel is the same data sent through a second main channel.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dowel is configured to join two adjacent concrete sections. The dowel includes a cylindrical rod having a length and a reflective marker disposed on the cylindrical rod at a midpoint of the length. The dowel is attached to a basket proximate one of the ends.

Abstract: A compressor device includes a coolant jacket cooperatively defined by a motor case and an outer motor housing. The coolant jacket includes a radial portion that spans about the motor case in a circumferential direction and an axial direction with respect to the axis of rotation of the motor. The coolant jacket includes an axial portion that spans in a radial direction across an axial end of the motor case. At least one of the plurality of flow passages fluidly connects the radial portion and the axial portion.

Abstract: A compressor device includes a motor cooling system that provides a first flow of a first fluid through a housing for cooling a motor. The motor cooling system includes a first fluid flow section at a first axial position. The first fluid flow section extends in a downstream direction radially with respect to the axis of rotation. Also, the device includes a bearing cooling system that provides a second flow of a second fluid through the housing for cooling the bearing. The bearing cooling system includes a second flow section at a second axial position that is spaced apart axially from the first axial position. The second flow section extends in a downstream direction radially with respect to the axis of rotation. The first flow section and the second flow section are disposed in a heat exchanger arrangement configured to transfer heat between the second fluid and the first fluid.