Abstract: A system and method for assembling a pallet with at least two rows of blocks nailed to a board element. Nailing the rows of blocks to the board element includes supplying a first set of at least two blocks at respective supply points, such that the blocks are aligned with one another forming a row, and placing the board element in contact with the blocks, nailing the board element to the blocks located at the respective supply points, moving the assembly of board element and blocks previously nailed to a new nailing position and supplying a second set of at least two blocks at said respective supply points, and nailing together the board element in the new nailing position and the second set of at least two blocks located at the respective supply points.

Abstract: A system and method for assembling a pallet with at least two rows of blocks nailed to a board element. Nailing the rows of blocks to the board element includes supplying a first set of at least two blocks at respective supply points, such that the blocks are aligned with one another forming a row, and placing the board element in contact with the blocks, nailing the board element to the blocks located at the respective supply points, moving the assembly of board element and blocks previously nailed to a new nailing position and supplying a second set of at least two blocks at said respective supply points, and nailing together the board element in the new nailing position and the second set of at least two blocks located at the respective supply points.

Abstract: A system for recording HIPAA compliant medical imagery may be configured as follows. A medical imaging system comprising a special purpose computer. The special purpose computer comprising: a processor, a permanently installed hard drive, and a random access memory. The permanently installed hard drive is configured such that it stores all instructions necessary for the processor to process medical files transmitted from the first medical system. The permanently installed hard drive is further configured such that it stores all instructions necessary for the processor to encrypt and store all medical files, as they are created, on a removable drive only. The removable drive is an encrypted removable flash storage drive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process of preparation of Rilpivirine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Another aspect of the invention concerns compounds of formulae II and III: and their salts thereof, and their use for the preparation of Rilpivirine or a suitable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic ABS composition reinforced with natural fibres, which comprises an ABS polymer, natural fibres, a compatibilizing polymer, and processing aids comprising a lubricant and titanium dioxide. It relates also to a moulded article prepared from the thermoplastic composition and to its use in extrusion, injection, compression moulding and 3D printing.

Abstract: A system for recording HIPAA compliant medical imagery may be configured as follows. A medical imaging system comprising a special purpose computer. The special purpose computer comprising: a processor, a permanently installed hard drive, and a random access memory. The permanently installed hard drive is configured such that it stores all instructions necessary for the processor to process medical files transmitted from the first medical system. The permanently installed hard drive is further configured such that it stores all instructions necessary for the processor to encrypt and store all medical files, as they are created, on a removable drive only. The removable drive is an encrypted removable flash storage drive.

Abstract: A system for recording HIPAA compliant medical imagery may be configured using two separate systems. A first system comprising a separate and independent medical imaging device such as a microscope, an endoscope, or a similar medical imaging tool. The desired medical imaging tool is configured so that a high-definition recording device is able to capture the imagery displayed by the medical imaging tool. The separate and independent medical imaging device is further configured to transmit the high-definition captured imagery to a second separate and independent medical imagery processing system. The second separate and independent medical imagery processing system may be configured to include a special purpose computer with a processor, a hard drive, a random-access memory, and a removable encrypted flash drive. The processor may be configured, using well understood techniques, to process the high-definition imagery that is transmitted from the separate and independent medical imaging device.

Abstract: A system for storing and producing electrical energy deployed in a volume of water delimited by a bottom, comprising a floating structure at the surface of the volume of water, at least one linear and continuous solid mass connected to the platform and movable between a high position and a low position, at least one device for driving one or more linear and continuous solid mass(es) between the high and low positions thereof; the linear and continuous solid mass comprises: an upper end positioned at the surface of the volume of water an opposite end which is free or connected to the bottom of the volume of water a portion lying on the bottom, also called a trailing portion, which is maximum when the linear and continuous solid mass is in the low position; a suspended portion, which is maximum from the moment that a trailing portion exists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic ABS composition reinforced with natural fibres, which comprises an ABS polymer, natural fibres, a compatibilizing polymer, and processing aids comprising a lubricant and titanium dioxide. It relates also to a moulded article prepared from the thermoplastic composition and to its use in extrusion, injection, compression moulding and 3D printing.

Abstract: A system for capturing high definition surgical imagery comprising a first medical imaging system comprising a microscope and a high definition camera. The first medical imaging system configured to transmit both high definition video and single images to a second medical system. The second medical system comprising a special purpose computer. The special purpose computer comprising a hard drive encrypted using an algorithm selected from FIPS 140-2 Annex A. A color printer. A separate voice recognition device. A separate removable read-write encrypted digital memory. A mobile transport device wherein the mobile transport device contains all elements of the second medical system.

Abstract: A system for recording HIPAA compliant medical imagery may be configured using two separate systems. A first system comprising a separate and independent medical imaging device such as a microscope, an endoscope, or a similar medical imaging tool. The desired medical imaging tool is configured so that a high-definition recording device is able to capture the imagery displayed by the medical imaging tool. The separate and independent medical imaging device is further configured to transmit the high-definition captured imagery to a second separate and independent medical imagery processing system. The second separate and independent medical imagery processing system may be configured to include a special purpose computer with a processor, a hard drive, a random-access memory, and a removable encrypted flash drive. The processor may be configured, using well understood techniques, to process the high-definition imagery that is transmitted from the separate and independent medical imaging device.

Abstract: A system (200) for storing and releasing energy is provided. The system (200) is deployed in a body of water, and includes a platform (220). The system also includes at least one weight stored on a floor of the body of water, and a hoist system capable of moving the at least one weight between a first elevation position and a second elevation position. A remotely operated attachment device of the system is coupled to the hoist system, and is configured to locate and couple to the at least one weight on the floor of the body of water. The hoist system selectively raises and lowers the at least one weight when coupled to the remotely operated attachment device, from the first elevation position to the second elevation position. The system stores and releases energy when the weight moves between the first elevation position and the second elevation position.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel foams obtained by highly concentrated internal phase emulsion polymerization, which are formed from a crosslinked, exclusively hydrocarbon, polymer based on styrenic monomers, and having a density of 40 to 260 mg/cm3 and cells with a mean diameter of 10 microns or less. It also relates to the process for manufacturing these foams.

Abstract: The present invention provides porous mineral oxide beads which have large pore volumes and enhanced stability. The beads are based on a tetravalent metal oxide, such as zirconia, titania or hafnia. These highly porous beads are produced from a mixture of tetravalent mineral oxides, mineral pore inducing agents which are oxides or salts of trivalent metals, and optional binders. The porous mineral beads can be filled with a polymer gel and used for adsorption and chromatography applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides porous mineral oxide beads which have large pore volumes and enhanced stability. The beads are based on a tetravalent metal oxide, such as zirconia, titania or hafnia. These highly porous beads are produced from a mixture of tetravalent mineral oxides, mineral pore inducing agents which are oxides or salts of trivalent metals, and optional binders. The porous mineral beads can be filled with a polymer gel and used for adsorption and chromatography applications.

Abstract: A method of making a strip of ZIRCALOY 2 or 4 is disclosed wherein an ingot is worked, roughly shaped into a billet then quenched from the beta range, hot rolled in alpha range, annealed and cold rolled to 0.3 to 0.9 mm. The O and C, in ppm, are selected to satisfy the formula: O.sub.2 <1200-0.75 x C (R) so that a T texture is obtained systematically for thicknesses of at least 0.8 mm. The disclosure also concerns the strips obtained. The method can be applied to obtaining strips of excellent formability for the production of components for nuclear water reactors.

Abstract: The fuel rod comprises a sheath having an inner tubular layer and an outer surface layer composed of zirconium alloys which differ from each other. The surface layer, whose thickness is between 10 to 25% of the total thickness of the wall of the sheath, is constituted by a zirconium-base alloy containing by weight 0.35 to 0.65% tin, 0.20 to 0.65% iron, 0.09 to 0.16% oxygen and niobium in a proportion of 0.35 to 0.65% or vanadium in a proportion of 0.25 to 0.35%. The inner layer may be constituted by an alloy such as Zircaloy 4 or a zirconium-niobium alloy.