Abstract: The package opening device generally comprises a body portion, neck portion, and cutting member. In a preferred embodiment, the body portion comprises an elongated ovular configuration. The body portion comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The neck portion is narrower than the body portion and extends from the proximal end of the body portion. The cutting member is fixed to the body portion and comprises an elongated configuration and is aligned along a central longitudinal axis of the body portion. The cutting member extends downward from the neck portion and body portion and comprises a cutting edge adapted to penetrate a portion of a package.

Abstract: There is described a wheelchair frame including first and second side frame members each having a first, rearward section designed to be coupled to a seat portion of a wheelchair and a second, forward section designed to be coupled to a foot portion of the wheelchair wherein the rearward and forward sections are connected to one another to form a substantially L-shaped profile. Each of the first and second side frame members exhibits, at least in part, a varying cross-section and further has an intermediate section shaped to act as a hand grip, which intermediate section is interposed between the rearward and forward sections and exhibits a cross-section that differs from a cross-section of the rearward section and/or forward section. The rearward section, the intermediate section and the forward section are successive sections of a same integral piece that is shaped to exhibit the varying cross-section.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses genetically-modified immune cells (and populations thereof) expressing a microRNA-adapted shRNA (shRNAmiR) that reduces the expression of a target endogenous protein. Methods for reducing the expression of an endogenous protein in an immune cell are also provided wherein the method comprises introducing a shRNAmiR that targets the endogenous protein. Using shRNAmiRs for knocking down the expression of a target protein allows for stable knockdown of expression of endogenous proteins in immune cells.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a method for managing a production process for fabricating a component comprising: storing fabrication data for fabricating the component in a first file container; storing reproduction data relating to the component in the first file container, wherein said reproduction data includes a permission relating to the fabrication of the component; storing production data indicating a state of a production machine during the production process in a second file container; storing character data indicating a property of the component in a third file container; receiving a request; and providing at least one datum in response to the request, the at least one datum selected from the group of data consisting of: the stored fabrication data, the reproduction data, the production data, and/or the character data.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door has a shell and a door handle that can be moved laterally in relation to a vehicle longitudinal axis between a retracted and an extended position. In the retracted position the door handle is in a recess adjusted to the contour of the door handle, the recess being arranged in the shell of the vehicle door with a door handle surface substantially flush with the shell. In the extended position, the door handle is moved laterally outwards so that it is actuatable from outside for opening the vehicle door. In the extended position, the door handle is firstly in active connection with a switch, which is coupled to the electrical unlocking device of a door lock, and secondly is mechanically coupled to the door lock, such that an actuation of the door handle with a minimal actuation path effectuates the switch and an electrical unlocking device of the door lock and an actuation of the door handle with a greater actuation path effectuates a mechanical unlocking of the door lock.

Abstract: A device that includes a sensor unit and a processing unit. The sensor unit is configured to detect at least one measured value at a predetermined point in time. The processing unit is configured to carry out a self-calibration of the device as a function of the detected measured value. A method for self-calibration of a device is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, notably a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition, in particular for caring for a keratin material, notably the skin and in particular facial skin, which is in the form of an oil-in-water, O/W, emulsion, and comprising at least a) particles of at least one hydrophobic silica aerogel, b) an ester hydrocarbon-based oil, and c) an ether hydrocarbon-based oil, in which said ether and ester oils are present in an ether oil/ester oil weight ratio ranging from 1 to 2.

Abstract: A policy-based printing system is implemented to allow access to a private domain to print using a public domain. The private domain includes private servers that store documents. The public domain includes servers and a printing device. A public policy server uses a domain list and a protocol connection with a private authentication server to validate a user and identify which private domain to access. The public policy server receives requests from the printing device to process a print job of a document in the private domain. The private server processes the requests using the policy and a ledger to determine whether to allow the print job to the printing device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aeronautical sandwich panel with a honeycomb core and results in a core sealed to prevent infused resin from entering into the honeycomb core open cells while improving its mechanical properties, especially for curved or highly curved panels. In further embodiments, the invention proposes the automation of this process.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a method for designing a traffic infrastructure on the basis of height data provided by a height monitoring object comprising: a) evaluating the height data detected by a sensor unit of the height monitoring object and generating an evaluation dataset; b) identifying a component of the traffic infrastructure from the evaluation dataset; c) identifying a user of the traffic infrastructure from the evaluation dataset; and d) determining a utilization of the component by the user.

Abstract: A coupling device for a vehicle drive is provided, in particular of a rail vehicle drive, comprising at least one first coupling, which has at least one first thread-reinforced joint device, wherein the first thread-reinforced joint device has at least one thread pack, which is embedded into at least one elastic body; the at least one first coupling device has at least one supporting device, which is connected to the first thread-reinforced joint device; the at least one supporting device supports the first thread-reinforced joint device in the radial direction.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a charging circuit for a vehicle-side electrical energy store comprising: an alternating current terminal; at least two smoothing capacitors; a configuration device; and a rectifier via which the alternating current terminal is connected to the configuration device. The configuration device connects the rectifier to the at least two smoothing capacitors and is configured to connect the smoothing capacitors to one another in a first parallel arrangement and a second series arrangement. The alternating current terminal comprises a neutral conductor terminal connected via a diode circuit to the configuration device.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to an appliance. More specifically, but without limitation, the present embodiments relate to a modular compressor cooling unit for a kitchen appliance, and a method therefore which allows a single cabinet to be utilized for two types of appliance cooling systems.

Abstract: This method is suitable for the strengthening of concrete or timber structures (1, 4) by applying prestressed Carbon FRP or Glass FRP lamella (8). Firstly, at least one groove (22) is cut into the concrete or timber structure (1, 4) along the direction in which the concrete or timber structure (1, 4) is to be strengthened. The grooves (22) are filled with epoxy resin (9) and a layer of epoxy resin (9) is put onto the entire section to be equipped with the CRFP or GFRP lamella (8). The lamella (8) will be prestressed and anchored at both ends. U-shaped brackets (24) are then being put over the two end sections of the CFRP or GFRP lamella (8) by inserting and submerging its both U-legs (27) into holes (26) filled with resin as well. These holding brackets (24) will then tightly press onto the CFRP or GFRP lamella (8) to prevent cracking or fracture of the concrete or timber and bending away of the extremities of the CFRP or GFRP lamella.

Abstract: A radioactive biodegradable adhesive system can include a first component and a second component. The second component can include a radioactive material. The first component and the second component are configured to polymerize to form a radioactive bolus. A method for treating a patient in need of brachytherapy can include providing the radioactive biodegradable adhesive system. The first component and the second component can be applied to a predetermined location to form the radioactive bolus at the predetermined location.

Abstract: System and methods for detecting an operational status of a valve or passageway on a railway asset. The methods may comprise: resiliently biasing a magnet in a direction away from a wireless sensor node coupled to the passageway; determining that the passageway is in an open position when the wireless sensor node is neutrally polarized (the data collection device being neutrally polarized when the magnet is distant therefrom); causing the magnet to move in a direction towards the wireless sensor node responsive to a cover of the passageway being closed; and determining that the passageway is in a closed position when the wireless sensor node is magnetically polarized (the wireless sensor node being magnetically polarized when the magnet is proximate thereto).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control element, which can be arranged on a capacitive surface, for controlling a function of the capacitive surface, comprising a carrier structure, a rotary element rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure, comprising at least one electrically conductive area, at least one electrically conductive contact element arranged on the carrier structure, wherein the contact element comprises a contact area which is arranged at least in some areas on an underside of the control element, so that the contact area, when the control element is arranged on the capacitive surface, is arranged at least partially touching the capacitive surface, wherein the electrically conductive area of the rotary element is in contact with a contact element in at least one rotational position of the rotary element. The rotary element can be moved along the axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring circuit for a fluidic die, the temperature monitoring circuit including input logic to receive a series of zone temperature values, each zone temperature value corresponding to a different zone of the fluidic die, and evaluation logic. For each zone temperature value, the evaluation logic to replace a current minimum temperature value with the zone temperature value if the zone temperature value is less than the current minimum temperature value, and to replace a current maximum temperature value with the zone temperature value if the zone temperature value is greater than the current maximum temperature value.

Abstract: A flat-pack liquid dispensing station comprised of sheet material and configured to store or use a variety of liquid containers including plastic gallon bottles affixed with liquid dispensing hand pumps. The dispensing station may further comprise a shelf with an opening to accommodate the head of a pump and aid in restricting the movement of the liquid container.

Abstract: A gas analysis system with an FTIR spectrometer preferably utilizes a long path gas cell, a narrow band detector, and an optical filter that narrows the detection region. The interferograms are further prevent baseline drift and analyze the resultant spectra.