Abstract: The deposit forming tendency of Group II, III and IV lubricating base oils is reduced by the use of synergistic mixtures of diphenylamines or phenyl-?-naphthylamines with triarylphosphites.

Abstract: A power transmission for use in a powertrain has an input shaft, an output shaft, an input planetary gearset, and an output planetary gearset. The planetary gearsets are controlled through the selective engagement of seven torque-transmitting mechanisms, three of which are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms and four of which are stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanisms. By selective engagement of the torque-transmitting mechanisms in combinations of three, the input planetary gearset and the output planetary gearset are combined to establish eight forward speed ratios between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein A, B, R2, R3, L, M1, M2, M3, M4, Y1, Y0, Z and Sp are as defined in claim 1, or a salt thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: Lubricating oils of improved initial and long term metal corrosion inhibiting properties comprises a base stock containing one or more hydrodewaxate or hydroisomerate base stock(s) and/or base oil(s), GTL base stock(s) and/or base oil(s), or mixtures thereof, preferably GTL base stock(s) and/or base oil(s), boiling in the lubricating oil boiling range and an additive amount of an anti-corrosion additive.

Abstract: The erosion resistance of phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids has been found to be enhanced by incorporating in the fluid a minor amount of an alkali metal perfluorophosphate and a mono epoxycyclohexane carboxylate.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein wherein A, B, R2, R3, L, M1, M2, M3, M4, Y1, Y0, Z and Sp are as defined in claim 1, or a salt thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: A polyphase bus bar mounting structure mounted to a support structure is disclosed. The support structure may comprise any of a rack, wall or a segment of a wind turbine tower. The polyphase bus bar mounting structure has a plurality of cylindrical tubular conductors arranged substantially parallel to each other. Each of the tubular conductors has first and second opposing end portions adapted for connection with conductors of other polyphase bus bar mounting structures. Insulation surrounds each of the tubular conductor. The bus bar mounting structure has first and second connectors. The first connector fixedly mounts the cylindrical tubular conductors adjacent the first end portions thereof to the support structure. The second connector flexibly mounts the cylindrical tubular conductors adjacent the second end portions thereof to the support structure.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of formula the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein X is CH or N; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6alkylthio, amino, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, Ar1, Ar1NH—, C3-6cycloalkyl, hydroxymethyl or benzoyloxymethyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, amino, aminocarbonyl, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonylamino, hydroxy or C1-6alkyloxy; R3, R4 and R5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, cyano, azido, C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or Het1; is Ar2, Ar2CH2— or Het2; Ar1 and Ar2 optionally substituted phenyl; Het1 and Het2 are optionally substituted monocyclic heterocycles; having angiogenesis inhibiting activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides capable of binding chaperone receptors, composition and methods for protecting, restoring, or improving the physiological properties of sperm cells. More particularly, the invention relates to protection of the motility, survival, fertility capability, resistance to cooling, freezing, and thawing of sperm cells put in contact with chaperone polypeptides.

Abstract: When a Bézier spline is fitted to a plurality of points the two tangent handles at each control point can be very different in length. A method of fitting a second spline to the first spline that has tangent handles of equal length at each control point is provided. A point is found on the first spline that is close to the midpoint between the two control points defining the tangent handles. This point is a new control point on the second spline. Tangent handles to the new control point are then found such that they have a slope equal to the tangent to the first spline at the new control point, the sum of their lengths is equal to the sum of the original two tangent handles and their lengths are equal to each other. A second spline found in this way closely approximates the first spline. The lengths of the tangent handles may be adjusted to provide a better fit.

Abstract: A database of target objects suitable for use in detecting the presence of one or more target objects in a receptacle is provided. The database of target objects comprises a plurality of entries, each entry being associated to a respective target object whose presence in a receptacle it is desirable to detect during security screening. An entry for a given target object comprises a group of sub-entries, each sub-entry being associated to the given target object in a respective orientation. At least part of each sub-entry is suitable for being processed by a processing unit implementing an optical correlation operation to attempt to detect a representation of the given target object in an image of the receptacle. A method, an apparatus and a system for generating entries for the database of target objects are also provided.

Abstract: A filtration system comprising a floor panel and a plurality of wall panels connected to each other to define a box, at least one filtering wall vertically inclined and supported inward of a corresponding wall panel such as to define a first free space therebetween, a filtering floor horizontally inclined and supported above the floor panel such as to define a second free space therebetween, the filtering floor being connected to the filtering wall to define a filter chamber, a plurality of openings defined in the filtering wall and the filtering floor sized to let a liquid pass through and retain at least one target solid within the filter chamber, an inlet in fluid communication with the filter chamber, and an outlet in fluid communication with the first and second free spaces. A method of filtering at least one target solid from a liquid is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is an aviation phosphate ester functional fluid of enhanced acid scavenging properties comprising a phosphate ester base oil and a mixture of aliphatic epoxide and carbodiimide acid scavengers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transponder which is mounted in a tire. The transponder includes at least a transponder chip and a transponder antenna and is embedded in a substrate. The substrate is connected to an inner side of the tire by a connecting structure. In order to provide a transponder with the longest possible service life, the substrate is decoupled from the inner side of the tire via a connecting structure in the form of a soft or gliding support in such a manner that no or only minimum mechanical stresses are transmitted to the substrate. The connecting structure is arranged between the substrate and the inner side of the tire.

Abstract: A power transmission for use in a powertrain has an input shaft, an output shaft, an input planetary gearset, and an output planetary gearset. The planetary gearsets are controlled through the selective engagement of seven torque-transmitting mechanisms, three of which are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms and four of which are stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanisms. By selective engagement of the torque-transmitting mechanisms in combinations of three, the input planetary gearset and the output planetary gearset are combined to establish eight forward speed ratios between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein: A is O, S, NR1, or CR1, wherein R1 is defined herein; ----- represents either a single or a double bond; R2 is selected from: H, halogen, R21, OR21, SR21, COOR21, SO2N(R22)2, N(R22)2, CON(R22)2, NR22C(O)R22 or NR22C(O)NR22 wherein R21 and each R22 is defined herein; B is NR3 or CR3, with the proviso that one of A or B is either CR1 or CR3, wherein R3 is defined herein; K is N or CR4, wherein R4 is defined herein; L is N or CR5, wherein R5 has the same definition as R4 defined above; M is N or CR7, wherein R7 has the same definition as R4 defined above; Y1 is O or S; Z is N(R6a)R6 or OR6, wherein R6a is H or alkyl or NR61R62 wherein R61 and R62 are defined herein; a salt or a derivative thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein: A is O, S, NR1, or CR1, wherein R1 is defined herein; — represents either a single or a double bond; R2 is selected from: H, halogen, R21, OR21, SR21, COOR21, SO2N(R22)2, N(R22)2, CON(R22)2, NR22C(O)R22 or NR22C(O)NR22 wherein R21 and each R22 is defined herein; B is NR3 or CR3, with the proviso that one of A or B is either CR1 or CR3, wherein R3 is defined herein; K is N or CR4, wherein R4 is defined herein; L is N or CR5 wherein R5 has the same definition as R4 defined above; M is N or CR7, wherein R7 has the same definition as R4 defined above; Y1 is O or S; Z is N(R6a)R6 or OR6, wherein R6a is H or alkyl or NR61R62 wherein R61 and R62 are defined herein; a salt or a derivative thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: A high voltage, high current telescopic disconnect switch suitable for use in isolated phase bus duct has two fixed conductors and a movable telescopic conductor coaxially disposed within the first fixed conductor and movable to a closed position bridging the first and second fixed conductors. A plurality of contact fingers are mounted to the fixed conductors and have contact surfaces that extend into engagement with the telescopic conductor to make electrical contact between the fixed conductors through the telescopic conductor when in a closed position. The contact surface of each of the fingers comprises a first tip portion that extends beyond the fixed conductor and has a first radius that is slightly greater than the radius of the telescopic conductor so that the first tip portion presents an arcuate width that overlies in wiping electrical contact the telescopic conductor when in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chronograph watch with a display with a first retrograde hand for indicating the tenths of a second of the chronograph and a second retrograde hand for displaying the hundredths of a second of the chronograph. The hours, minutes and seconds are displayed by corresponding hands at the centre of the dial.