Abstract: The present invention relates to a daylight opening surround (3; 101) for a motor vehicle (1). The surround (3; 101) has a light transmitting element (15; 103) for transmitting light from a light source (19; 111). The present invention also relates to a light transmitting element (15; 103) for a surround (3; 101); a controller for a daylight opening surround (3; 101); and a motor vehicle (1).

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake cooling system (1) for a motor vehicle (V), The brake cooling system (1) includes a bifurcated intake (3) having a first inlet (11) in communication with an air guide duct (5) and a second inlet (13) in communication a brake cooling duct (7), A control member (17) is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second inlet (13) is open when the control member (17) is in the open position; and is closed when the control member (I3) is in the closed position. The present invention also relates to s vehicle (V) having first and second brake cooling systems (1) of the type described herein on the left and right hand sides. The present invention also relates to an air intake (3) having first and second inlets (11, 13).

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises: a mixing chamber; dispensing means for dispensing metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants into the mixing chamber to form a reaction mixture so that the chemical reactants undergo an exothermic chemical reaction to generate heat and one or more reaction products; an electronic control device linked to the dispensing means for controlling the dispensing of the metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants; one or more pumps for moving the chemical reactants and reaction mixture around the apparatus; a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet for the reaction mixture and an inlet and an outlet for the said liquid, so that when said liquid passes through the heat exchanger it is heated by heat transfer from the reaction mixture; one or more monitoring stations for monitoring one or more physical or chemical parameters of the reaction mixture; the monitoring stations being arranged to communicate wi

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.

Abstract: A third party service provider can provide data, management, and configuration services to a plurality of unrelated entities. The services are separated from the management and configuration aspect, and a system of trust is arranged to avoid the unrelated parties affecting one another.

Abstract: A system for more accurately predicting future property tax payments for real estate property, the system including a computer controlling a network to collect the data, the computer configured and programmed to classify the property tax data from previous property tax levies into variable, fixed, and one-time predicted future tax levies based on classification rules. The system then considers the variable, fixed, and one-time tax levies to calculate future tax levies.

Abstract: A seat module for an aircraft passenger includes a seat including a horizontal squab and a backrest, and a separation panel extending along at least one side of the seat. The seat is configured to move between a straight position, in which the backrest of the seat extends approximately vertically, and a reclined position, in which the backrest extends in a plane approximately perpendicular to the separation panel. The separation panel is lined, on a surface portion facing the seat, with a trim configured to form a surface on which the passenger may sit or lie.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a supply of a heated fluid, which method comprises passing the fluid through a heat exchanger unit where it is heated by a heat source; characterised in that the heat source derives heat from the exothermic reaction of two or more chemical reactants. The chemical reactants are preferably an acid and a base.

Abstract: This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. Pre-wired spacers improve fabrication efficiency and seal integrity of insulated glass units. Electrical connection systems include those embedded in the secondary seal of the insulated glass unit.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a cabin for one or more occupants, one said one or more occupants being a driver of the vehicle, the cabin comprising: at feast one anchor point for supporting an accessory, the anchor point comprising a receiver for receiving a corresponding adaptor of an accessory, the receiver comprising a locking means whereby an adaptor may be releasably locked to the receiver such that when in the coupled condition separation of an adaptor and the receiver is resisted unless an adaptor is first unlocked from the receiver.

Abstract: Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q1 are defined herein.

Abstract: A passenger seat system including a plurality of seat modules, in which each seat module may be configured to form a more or less flat bed. The seat modules are arranged side by side in longitudinally offset relative positions, and each seat module is configured to form a bed from a convertible seat and a fixed footrest. The footrest is integrated into a box structure, which includes an upper surface arranged as a fixed shelf for the passenger in the adjacent seat module.

Abstract: A tray table system to be mounted onto a seat, particularly in an aircraft, and to an associated aircraft, and a system that includes a retractable tray table having utility-surface dimensions that vary between a storage retracted position and an extended use position. The tray table system includes a tray table including an upper utility surface, and a translation mechanism capable of modifying by translation dimensions of the upper utility surface during movement of the tray table between at least a first general storage position and a second general use position.

Abstract: Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q1 are defined herein.

Abstract: This invention provides a progesterone receptor antagonist of formula 1 having the structure wherein, T is O, S, or absent; R1, and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl; or R1 and R2 are taken together form a ring and together contain —CH2(CH2)nCH2—, —CH2CH2CMe2CH2CH2—, —O(CH2)pCH2—, —O(CH2)qO—, —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—, or —CH2CH2NR7CH2CH2—; n=1-5; p=1-4; q=1-4; R3 is hydrogen, OH, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, or CORA; RA is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, or substituted alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or CORB; RB is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R7 is hydrogen or alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q1 are defined herein.

Abstract: Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q1 are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises: a mixing chamber; dispensing means for dispensing metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants into the mixing chamber to form a reaction mixture so that the chemical reactants undergo an exothermic chemical reaction to generate heat and one or more reaction products; an electronic control device linked to the dispensing means for controlling the dispensing of the metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants; one or more pumps for moving the chemical reactants and reaction mixture around the apparatus; a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet for the reaction mixture and an inlet and an outlet for the said liquid, so that when said liquid passes through the heat exchanger it is heated by heat transfer from the reaction mixture; one or more monitoring stations for monitoring one or more physical or chemical parameters of the reaction mixture; the monitoring stations being arranged to communicate wi

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.