Abstract: The present invention discloses photovoltaic modules with a multi-layer fluoropolymeric film wherein the reflectance spectrum of the multi-layer fluoropolymeric film exhibits at least one minimum in the wavelength between 400 and 1100 nm. The film is useful as a light capture front sheet in solar modules, and more broadly as an antireflection layer. The invention further discloses photovoltaic arrays formed from such modules.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): The invention further relates to liquid crystal compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I); compositions further comprising one or more chiral compounds; and polymer networks derived from the polymerization of the liquid crystal compositions. Another embodiment relates to processes for providing compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group: H, F, Cl and CH3; n1 and n2 are each independently integers 3 to 20; q and r are each independently integers 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that q+r is ?1; D is a divalent chiral radical selected from the group: wherein R3 is a C1 to C6 straight or branched chain alkyl group; and each B1 and B2 is a divalent radical independently selected from the group: R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl, wherein R4 is H, —CH3 or —OCH3; 2,6-naphthyl; and 4,4?-biphenyl; with the provisos that when q+r=3, at least one of B1 and B2 is R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl; and when q+r=4, at least two of B1 and B2 are R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl. The invention further relates to liquid crystal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and polymer networks derived from the polymerization of the liquid crystal compositions.

Abstract: A method for implementing autonomic detection and repair of broken links in Web environments includes receiving a request for additional Web content in a server in response to a link present in an originating Web content held on a host server; determining the present state of the received link; wherein the server performs in response to the received link: returns the requested additional Web content to a user; returns a Web content not found notification to a user; returns a Web content has moved notification with a valid link; wherein the notifications are digitally signed by the server; wherein in response to the returned notifications, the user's browser sends the notifications to the host server; and wherein in response to the reception of the notifications the host server notifies a content manager of the link state, stores the notification in a database, and repairs the link.

Abstract: An optical element has a plano-plano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n1 and a second material having a lesser refraction index n2. Both indices are greater than one. The absolute value of the index contrast, log10(n1/n2), is in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.17, preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.05. The materials have an induced absorbance rate ?Abs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4, preferably less than or equal to about 0.2. The materials are arranged such that an interface with at least one cusp is defined therebetween. The cusp has an apex pointed toward the material having the greater index of refraction. The cusp is operative to produce a region of decreased light intensity on one surface of the optical element in response to light incident on the other surface of the optical element.

Abstract: An optical element comprises a body having opposed planar major surfaces with a plurality of open-mouthed inclusions (grooves) formed on its light output surface. Each groove has a closed apex with an included apex angle. The body is formed from a material having an index of refraction of at least 1.3 and an induced absorbance rate ?Abs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4. The apex angle is selected such that light incident upon the body is conveyed the light output surface by the mechanism of total internal reflection from the boundary walls of the grooves and/or without retro-reflection toward the incident surface.

Abstract: 5?-methylthioadenosine (MTA) is described as a compound that is susceptible to inhibiting and/or blocking the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a process whereby epithelial cells become mesenchymal cells. The periodical intake of MTA [every 24 h for 21 days] significantly improves fibrosis and the markers for hepatic cellular damage in KO-Mdr2 mice with MTA (28 mg/kg). Following the daily oral administration of MTA, both the expression of EMT markers in the total liver and appreciable signs of fibrosis are significantly reduced, indicating the beneficial effect of MTA on the liver affected by the lack of Mdr2. MTA is proposed to be a safe drug, suitable for oral formulation and without secondary effects, to be used in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with EMT, including chronic cholestatic diseases, fibrosis and cholangiocarcinoma.

Abstract: Compositions for coating roofs roof, facades, floors or vertical facings including at least one acrylic polymer and at least one polyurethane polymer and at least one ethylene vinyl acetate emulsion. The compositions combine the advantages of the excellent features of polyurethane compositions with the reduced cost of acrylic compositions in such a manner that a balance between both characteristics is shown. Methods for covering a roof, facade, floor or vertical facing with these compositions and the use thereof as a coating for roofs, facades, floors or vertical facings.

Abstract: Its object is to allow measurement of the volume of fuel (2) using optic fibre cables (3); it is characterized in that, adhered to one or more of the inner faces of the tank (1) there is at least one sheet (4) in which a plurality of optic fibre cables (3) with different lengths are included, located between the inner face of the tank and the sheet (4). One set of the ends (10) of the optic fibre cables (3) are disposed so that they are in contact with the fuel (2) when it reaches their level, thereby allowing measurement of the fuel level at all times. The preferred embodiment distributes the optic fibre cables (3) on two opposing lateral faces of the tank (1) so that they cross over one another and in opposite directions to measure any fuel level. It is applied in aeronautics.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a door (125) for a laundry machine (100) is provided. The door includes a door inner frame (205), a door outer frame (210), a protection cover (150) supported by the door outer frame, and a porthole window (220) fitted between the inner frame and the outer frame. The protection cover (150) is arranged so as to cover the porthole window (220). The method includes molding a body section (300) of the door outer frame having structural and supporting functions, molding a decorative section (400) of the door outer frame (210) having aesthetical functions, and molding the protection cover (150). The method includes performing separate successive molding steps so as to obtain a first intermediate molded part (440), a second intermediate molded part (460) and finally a final molded part comprising the body section (300), decorative section (400) and protection cover (150).

Abstract: Various photovoltaic apparatus such as an optical coupling arrangement, an integrated photovoltaic cell assembly, a photovoltaic module or a concentrating photovoltaic system each include an optical element having a plano-piano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n1 and a second material having a lesser refraction index n2. Both indices are greater than one. The absolute value of the index contrast, log10 (n1/n2), is in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.17, preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.05. The materials have an induced absorbance rate ?Abs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4, preferably less than or equal to about 0.2. The materials are arranged such that an interface with at least one cusp is defined therebetween.

Abstract: An optical element has a plano-piano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n1 and a second material having a lesser refraction index n2. Both indices are greater than one. The absolute value of the index contrast, log10 (n1/n2), is in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.17, preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.05. The materials have an induced absorbance rate ?Abs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4, preferably less than or equal to about 0.2. The materials are arranged such that an interface with at least one cusp is defined therebetween. The cusp has an apex pointed toward the material having the greater index of refraction. The cusp is operative to produce a region of increased light intensity on one surface of the optical element in response to light incident on the other surface of the optical element.

Abstract: It is described an aqueous composition for the protection and strengthening of plants comprising: polyethylene glycol in a concentration of 2.0 to 10.0 grams per liter of the composition, wherein the polyethylene glycol has a molecular weight of 6000 to 8000 grams/mol; vitamin A or a derivative or precursor thereof, including mixtures of same, in a concentration of 0.1 to 10.0 grams per liter of composition, and, at least a red coloring agent in a concentration of 0.1 to 10.0 grams per liter of composition, wherein said colorant enables the passage of light at wavelengths greater than 600 nanometers. The aqueous composition is very useful to prevent biotic or abiotic factors generating stress in plants, as well as for quickly improving plants that are in this state. In an embodiment of the invention, the aqueous composition comprises at least one glucoside; and/or at least a foliar fertilizer. In addition, it is described the application method for the composition.

Abstract: A guide and remote traction system for mini-invasive surgery in a body cavity that is easily positioned and hooked and causes lower injury, comprising: at least one detachable surgical endoclamp (10) with hooking means (11, 12), assembled with an introduction guide (20) and at an initially open position; and at a naturally closed position when detached from said introduction guide (20) by a detachment mechanism; said endoclamp (10) comprising a portion of ferromagnetic material at the end opposed to said hooking means (11, 12); a cylindrically-shaped introduction guide (20) assembled with said detachable surgical endoclamp (10), said introduction guide (20) comprising a mechanism to detach said endoclamp (10); and at least one remote traction means (30) for said endoclamp (10), acting through the application of an electromagnetic field over the ferromagnetic portion of said endoclamp (10).

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a choline salt of [4,6-bis(dimethylamino)-2-(4-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]amino}benzyl)pyrimidin-5-yl]acetic acid. The process of the invention is useful for preparing the salt in purer forms of the salt. Also disclosed is a more pure form of the of choline salt of [4,6-bis(dimethylamino)-2-(4-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]amino}benzyl)pyrimidin-5-yl]acetic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automotive vehicle early open door warning system, including a first light device arranged in a first external area of a side of the vehicle, for emitting a warning light signal, prior to the opening of a door, a second light device arranged in a second area of the side of the vehicle spaced from the first area for emitting a warning light signal, and an electronic controller circuit in connection with the light devices, for controlling the first light device so that it emits the warning light signal prior to the opening of the door and the second light device so that it emits the warning light signal prior to or during the opening of the door.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group: H, F, Cl and CH3; n1 and n2 are each independently integers 3 to 20; q and r are each independently integers 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that q+r is ?1; D is a divalent chiral radical selected from the group: wherein R3 is a C1 to C6 straight or branched chain alkyl group; and each B1 and B2 is a divalent radical independently selected from the group: R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl, wherein R4 is H, —CH3 or —OCH3; 2,6-naphthyl; and 4,4?-biphenyl; with the provisos that when q+r=3, at least one of B1 and B2 is R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl; and when q+r=4, at least two of B1 and B2 are R4-substituted-1,4-phenyl. The invention further relates to liquid crystal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and polymer networks derived from the polymerization of the liquid crystal compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to immunogenic peptide sequences and antibodies against said immunogenic agents for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing in human and non-human mammals a disease which is characterized by amyloid deposition, including involutive depression, confusional syndrome, dysthymia and cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) in non-human mammals and different amyloidosis, including Alzheimer's disease in humans. Moreover, the invention provides diagnostic methods for the above diseases using the antibodies of the invention.

Abstract: Light concentrating articles capable of concentrating about 1.02 to about 2000 sun equivalents of solar energy onto a solar cell comprise a thermoplastic composition, preferably an ionomer composition. The light concentrating articles may be made by a variety of processes, which are provided herein, such as for example an injection molding process, an injection overmolding process, an extrusion process, a cast film or sheet process, a blown film or sheet process, a vacuum forming process, a compression molding process, a transfer molding process, or a profile extrusion process. Secondary forming processes, such as bending, stamping, embossing, machining, laminating, adhering, metallizing, and the like may also be used in forming the light concentrating articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): The invention further relates to liquid crystal compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I); compositions further comprising one or more chiral compounds; and polymer networks derived from the polymerization of the liquid crystal compositions. Another embodiment relates to processes for providing compounds of Formula (I).