Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes an apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle including a powertrain having a power take-off coupling, the powertrain including an engine and a transmission. The apparatus includes an electric motor operable to generate a torque, the motor being coupled to transmit a starting torque through the power take-off of the powertrain for starting the engine.

Abstract: A method of analyzing ergonomics includes calculating a three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes scoring the three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes storing the score with the skeletal identifier.

Abstract: A series of 2-imino-6-methyltetrahydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one derivatives, substituted in the 6-position by a phenyl moiety which in turn is meta-substituted by an optionally substituted unsaturated fused bicyclic ring system containing at least one nitrogen atom, being selective inhibitors of plasmepsin V activity, are beneficial as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a terpolymer containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene wherein the polypropylene composition (i) has a content of ethylene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (ii) has a content of 1-hexene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (iii) has a melt flow rate of 0.10 to 0.70 g/10 min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg); and (iv) has a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to numeric average molecular (Mn) weight of the terpolymer of 7.0 to 20.0, wherein Mw and Mn are measured according to ASTM D6474-12.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a terpolymer composition comprising (A) a first terpolymer fraction containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene, wherein the first terpolymer fraction has a melt flow rate of 0.005 to 0.20 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg) and (B) a second terpolymer fraction containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene, wherein the second terpolymer fraction has a melt flow rate of 0.30 to 70 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg), wherein the first terpolymer fraction is prepared using a first set of reaction conditions, the second terpolymer fraction is prepared using a second set of reaction conditions and the first and second set of reaction conditions are different, wherein the polypropylene composition (i) has a melt flow rate of 0.10 to 0.70 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg), (ii) has a content of ethylene derived units in the range from 1.6 to 3.

Abstract: A lubricant comprising 2,5-(bishydroxymethyl) tetryhydrofuran dialkanoates This invention relates to a lubricant comprising a THF ester of the formula (I) as defined below. This invention further relates to a use of the THF ester as lubricant; and to a method for reducing friction between moving surfaces comprising the step of contacting the surfaces with the lubricant or with the THF ester.

Abstract: The application relates to a series of 2-imino-6-methylhexahydropyrimidin-4-one derivatives and 3-imino-5-methyl-1,2,4-thiadiazinane 1,1-dioxide derivatives of formula (I), substituted by an arylaminophenyl or heteroarylaminophenyl moiety. The compounds are potent inhibitors of the growth and propagation of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite in human blood and thus useful as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: A sample vessel assembly to carry out a sorption analysis in a container provided with a cooling liquid. The sample vessel assembly includes a sample vessel configured to be suspended within the container. The sample vessel has a sample holding region at a sample end of the vessel to hold a sample to be analyzed. A wick is disposed on the sample vessel and surrounds the sample holding region. The wick extends from the sample holding region to project toward a bottom of the container and draw the cooling liquid over the sample holding region when the sample vessel is disposed in an analysis position in the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most 1.0 wt % based on the propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the amount of propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer is at least 98 wt %, for example at least 98.5 wt %, preferably at least 99 wt %, more preferably at least 99.5, for example at least 99.75 wt % based on the polypropylene composition, wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate in the range of 0.70 to 2.4 dg/min as measured according to IS01 133 (2.16 kg/230° C.), an Mw/Mn in the range from 7.0 to 13.0, wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average weight, an Mz/Mn is in the range from 20 to 50, wherein Mz stands for the z-average molecular weight and wherein Mw, Mn and Mz are measured according to ASTM D6474-12.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for characterizing a ply of fiber having a thermoplastic veil. One method includes acquiring an image of a fiber material comprising strands of fiber and further comprising a veil of filaments of thermoplastic, subdividing the image into slices, determining an amount of melted filaments depicted within each of the slices, and determining an amount of unmelted filaments depicted within each of the slices.

Abstract: The invention relates to 6,5 heterobicyclic ring derivatives of formula (I), processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment of inflammatory conditions driven by STING activation, such as, but not confined to, SLE and geographic atrophy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most (1.0) wt % based on the propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the amount of propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer is at least (98) wt %, for example at least (98.5) wt %, preferably at least (99) wt %, more preferably at least (99.5), for example at least (99.75) wt % based on the polypropylene composition, wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate in the range of (0.10) to less than (0.70) dg/min as measured according to ISO1133 (2.16 kg/230° C.), an Mw/Mn in the range from (7.0) to (13.0), wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average weight, an Mz/Mn is in the range from (20) to (50), wherein Mz stands for the z-average molecular weight and wherein Mw, Mn and Mz are measured according to ASTM (D6474-12).

Abstract: A series of 2-imino-6-methyltetrahydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one derivatives, substituted in the 6-position by a phenyl moiety which in turn is meta-substituted by an optionally substituted unsaturated fused bicyclic ring system containing at least one nitrogen atom, being selective inhibitors of plasmepsin V activity, are beneficial as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: A sample vessel assembly to carry out a sorption analysis in a container provided with a cooling liquid. The sample vessel assembly includes a sample vessel configured to be suspended within the container. The sample vessel has a sample holding region at a sample end of the vessel to hold a sample to be analyzed. A wick is disposed on the sample vessel and surrounds the sample holding region. The wick extends from the sample holding region to project toward a bottom of the container and draw the cooling liquid over the sample holding region when the sample vessel is disposed in an analysis position in the container.

Abstract: A process for preparing a procatalyst for polymerization of olefins, comprising contacting a magnesium-containing support with a halogen-containing titanium compound, a first internal electron donor represented by Formula A, a second internal electron donor represented by Formula B, and an activator; wherein the molar ratio of the first internal donor to the second internal donor is between 0.01 and 0.7; wherein in Formula A each R80 group is independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group; and R81, R82, R83, R84, R85, R86 and R87 are each independently selected from a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; wherein in Formula B R51 and R52 are each independently selected from a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; and R53 and R54 are each independently selected from hydrogen, a halide or a hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (A) a heterophasic propylene copolymer and (B) a nucleating composition, wherein (A) the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of (a) a propylene-based matrix, wherein the propylene-based matrix consists of a propylene homopolymer and wherein the propylene-based matrix is present in an amount of 83 to 88 wt %, preferably 84 to 88 wt %, based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and (b) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, wherein the dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer is present in an amount of 12 to 17 wt %, preferably of 12 to 16 wt %, based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and wherein the sum of the total amount of propylene-based matrix and total amount of the dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in the heterophasic propylene copolymer is 100 wt %, wherein the amount of ethylene in the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer is 40 to 60 wt % and wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer has a melt flow index of 35 to 50 g/10 min as

Abstract: A computing device is described herein for capturing handwritten marks. It includes a main computing unit and a detachable writing input device joined by a connecting mechanism. The main computing unit includes a main display device, while the writing input device hosts a keyboard and a writing surface. The writing surface, in turn, includes a digitizer for capturing ink data in response to a user drawing on the writing surface, and writing display device for displaying ink strokes associated with the ink data that has been captured. A transfer control component transfers the ink data captured by the writing input device to the main computing unit upon a triggering event, such as the reconnection of the writing input device to the main computing unit. The computing device also includes a clustering component for classifying note pages received from the writing input device into one or more categories of notes.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a pump control system for a pressure sewer installation. The system comprises a controller arranged to control supply of power to a pump of the pressure sewer installation. The controller is arranged to receive an output signal from a sensor in a fluid reservoir of the pressure sewer installation, the output signal being indicative of a measured fluid level in the fluid reservoir. A memory is accessible to the controller and is arranged to store operation information pertaining to operation of the pressure sewer installation. A wireless transceiver is in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network.

Abstract: A series of substituted fused pentacyclic benzimidazole derivatives, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNF? activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a catalyst system suitable for olefin polymerization wherein the external electron donor is n-propyltriethoxysilane, and a catalyst system obtained or obtainable by said process. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a polyolefin using said catalyst system. The invention further relates to a polyolefin, in particular polyprolyene, obtainable by such a process, and shaped articles manufactured from such a polymer. The polymers produced using the catalyst system exhibit low volatiles and therefore have a reduced environmental and health impact.