Abstract: Titanium flat product is produced by passing a titanium powder green flat material through a pre-heating station and heated under a protective atmosphere to a temperature at least sufficient for hot rolling. The pre-heated flat material then is passed through a rolling station while still under a protective atmosphere and hot rolled to produce a hot rolled flat product of a required level of hot densification. The hot rolled flat product is passed through a cooling station while still under a protective atmosphere, and cooled to a temperature at which it can be passed out of a protective atmosphere. In the process, the hot rolling provides the predominant hot densification mechanism involved.

Abstract: Nebulizer ampoules are labelled by laser-marking or laser-engraving data on a film to produce a data film and affixing the film onto a nebulizer ampoule using a non-migratory adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of a compound of formula (I): R1 is selected from C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, and C2-6alkynyl; which comprises: (i) reaction with fluoride, suitably [18F]fluoride, of a corresponding compound of formula (II): wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10alkyl, C1-10haloalkyl, C6-14aryl, C6-14arylalkyl, —(CH2CH2O)q—CH3 wherein q is an integer of from 1 to 10; R1 is as defined for the compound of formula (I); and R3 is a leaving group. Certain novel precursors of formula (II) and radiopharmaceutical kits containing such precursors are also claimed.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of an 18F-labelled tracer which comprises treatment of a solid support-bound precursor of formula (I) SOLID SUPPORT-LINKER-X-TRACER (I) wherein X is a group which promotes nucleophilic substitution at a specific site on the attached TRACER and the TRACER is of formula (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the purification of radiolabelled tracers, using a solid-support bound scavenger group.

Abstract: A microprocessor is provided that has a datapath that is split into upper and lower portions. The microprocessor includes a centralized crossbar switch module having a single data movement module. The data movement module is capable of processing instructions that require operands to be exchanged between upper and lower 64-bit halves of the split architecture. The data movement module can access and process all instructions that require simultaneous access to the entire register contents of the upper and lower portions. The data movement module is configured to execute any one of a number of different instructions to perform data manipulation with respect to one or more “split-operands” (also referred to simply as “operands” herein). The data movement module can exchange data (bytes and/or bits) of operands for the upper and lower 64-bit halves so that bytes and/or bits of operands can be moved or rearranged to other positions during execution of a particular instruction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for reporting quality of GNSS position fixes. A desired quality mode selection is obtained. Position fixes with respective precision estimates and satellite tracking information are obtained. For each of a plurality of position fixes a current positioning quality is determined, based on the precision estimates and satellite tracking information and quality mode selection. Current positioning quality is reported. The quality selection can be a preference of availability over accuracy, or accuracy over availability, or a balance of availability and accuracy.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the purification of radiolabelled tracers, using a solid-support bound scavenger group.

Abstract: A system for generating power is described. The system comprises a gas compressor, a reservoir for storing compressed gas and an apparatus adapted to be located within a body of a liquid. The apparatus comprises at least one chamber in fluid communication with the compressed gas reservoir and an output device. In use, a compressed gas is supplied to the/each chamber from the reservoir, the buoyancy of the gas applying an upward force to a portion of the chamber, the upward force moving at least a portion of the chamber from a first position to a second position, the movement of the at least a portion of the chamber adapted to drive the output device to provide a continuous apparatus output. In at least one embodiment of the invention, heat is extracted from the compressed gas for utilisation in local heating systems.

Abstract: A fish bite alarm detector and fishing line release apparatus for a fishing pole which comprises a clothespin having a spring between two operable levers. A mechanism is for removably securing the first lever of the clothespin to the fishing pole, whereby the fishing line of the fishing pole can be gripped by claw ends of the two levers of the clothespin. A buzzer mechanism is on the clothespin for audibly indicating and a LED for visually indicating that a fish is nibbling bait on a hook of the fishing line, when the fishing line is pulled by the fish and released from between the claw ends of the two levers of the clothespin.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy consisting of, by weight: 2-5% rare earth elements, wherein the alloy contains lanthanum and cerium as rare earth elements and the lanthanum content is greater than the cerium content; 0.2-0.8% zinc; 0-0.15% aluminium; 0-0.5% yttrium or gadolinium; 0-0.2% zirconium, 0-0.3% manganese; 0-0.1% calcium; 0-25 ppm beryllium; and the remainder being magnesium except for incidental impurities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of a compound of formula (I): R1 is selected from C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, and C2-6alkynyl; which comprises: (i) reaction with fluoride, suitably [18F]fluoride, of a corresponding compound of formula (II): wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10alkyl, C1-10haloalkyl, C6-14aryl, C6-14arylalkyl, —(CH2CH2O)q—CH3 wherein q is an integer of from 1 to 10; R1 is as defined for the compound of formula (I); and R3 is a leaving group. Certain novel precursors of formula (II) and radiopharmaceutical kits containing such precursors are also claimed.

Abstract: A method of constructing an external weatherpoof wall of a building 1 by way of a series of posts 6, 10 and panels 9. The method involves orienting a post 6, 10 vertically between the roof and wall and securing it in place. A panel is then oriented vertically and moved against the post. A further post is placed against the free side of the panel and the procedure repeated until a wall is established panel after post. The wall can be disassembled without the application of destructive force. Preferably only the posts are bolted to the roof and floor and the panels are held between the posts without receiving fixing means such as screws, bolts, or the like to hold them there.

Abstract: Titanium flat product is produced by passing a titanium powder green flat material through a pre-heating station and heated under a protective atmosphere to a temperature at least sufficient for hot rolling. The pre-heated flat material then is passed through a rolling station while still under a protective atmosphere and hot rolled to produce a hot rolled flat product of a required level of hot densification. The hot rolled flat product is passed through a cooling station while still under a protective atmosphere, and cooled to a temperature at which it can be passed out of a protective atmosphere. In the process, the hot rolling provides the predominant hot densification mechanism involved.

Abstract: Selecting an obscured object of a computer-generated model consisting of a plurality of objects displayed on a computer screen includes receiving input data interpreted as an instruction to change a visibility characteristic of a first one of the plurality of objects (the first one of the objects obscuring another of the objects, and the first object being determined based on the location of an on-screen cursor), and modifying a visibility characteristic of the first object to cause another one of the objects to become discernable and selectable.

Abstract: A portable building has a first side wall 1, a second side wall 2, a pair of end walls 3 and 4, a floor, and overlapping roof parts 5 and 6. The first side wall 1 is able to move in a direction away from the second side wall 2 with the result that space within the building is substantially increased. The building is formed such that as the first side wall 1 moves the overlap between the roof parts 5 and 6 reduces so as to accommodate the increased space within the building. Movement of the first side wall 1 creates substantial wall openings between the first side wall 1 and the end walls 3 and 4. The openings are closed off with doors, a panels, windows, or any combination of these, in each case made to match the wall openings.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention recite a method and system for implementing automatic vehicle control with parameter-driven disengagement. In one embodiment, a course for a vehicle is determined along which the vehicle is to be automatically guided. An indication is received that a pre-defined parameter has been exceeded In response to receiving the indication, the generation of vehicle control commands is then suspended.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transitioning between alternate views when rendering A/V content in a computing system are provided. In various embodiments, a “Now Playing” state is exposed to a user experiencing media on a media device via a user interface, wherein the “Now Playing” state has a plurality of associated “Now Playing” views. The user interface allows the user to change “Now Playing” views based on media type and, if desirable, offer quick access settings. Advantageously, when transitioning between or cycling through the “Now Playing” views, the state of the user interface remains the “Now Playing” state.

Abstract: An account, such as a checking account or other instrument, is provided having a number of interchangeable features. The customer is given a choice of a number of available features such that a tailored account is created. Further, in a preferred embodiment the features are divided into standard and premium features of which the customer can choose a select number of each upon opening the account. The customer can thereafter change and interchange the features as needed, at no cost, and in real time as often as desired, such that as the customer's life or conditions change the account is always tailor-fit to the customer's needs. Further, additional features can be added to the account at an additional cost to the customer. Changes in features can be made with no need to close an account and then open a substitute account and at no cost to the customer.