Abstract: A method of implementing a real-time screening process for phase scintillation is presented. The method includes detecting a phase scintillation event during a sample time period at a phase scintillation monitor; excluding associated satellite measurement data from further use based on the detection of the phase scintillation event at the phase scintillation monitor; detecting an end to the phase scintillation event at the phase scintillation monitor; and readmitting associated satellite measurement data collected after the end of the phase scintillation event as detected by the phase scintillation monitor.

Abstract: A method of implementing a real-time screening process for amplitude scintillation is presented. The method includes detecting an amplitude scintillation event during a sample time period at an amplitude scintillation monitor; excluding associated satellite measurement data from further use based on the detection of the amplitude scintillation event at the amplitude scintillation monitor; detecting an end to the amplitude scintillation event at the amplitude scintillation monitor; and readmitting associated satellite measurement data collected after the end of the amplitude scintillation event as determined by the amplitude scintillation monitor.

Abstract: An electronic device detects presence of an accessory that is attachable to the electronic device, where a portion of the accessory provides an electromagnetic radiation shield. The electronic device is to change a transmission power of a wireless communications module of the electronic device based on detecting presence of the accessory.

Abstract: The invention discloses an immunoglobulin-binding protein comprising one or more mutated immunoglobulin-binding domains (monomers) of staphylococcal Protein A (E, D, A, B, C) or protein Z or a functional variant thereof, wherein in at least one of the one or more mutated monomers, the asparagine or histidine at the position corresponding to H18 of the B domain of Protein A or of Protein Z has been deleted or substituted with a first amino acid residue which is not proline or asparagine and wherein, if the amino acid residue at position 57 is proline and the amino acid residue at position 28 is asparagine, then the amino acid residue at the position corresponding to H18 of the B domain of protein A or of protein Z is not serine, threonine or lysine.

Abstract: A navigation system includes first receiver receiving satellite signals, second receiver receiving differential correction data from ground receivers, and processing device coupled to receivers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring broadband radio frequency interference are provided. In certain embodiments, a method comprises calculating a smoothed carrier to noise value for a received signal on a processing unit, wherein the received signal is associated with a receiver and at least one satellite; calculating an average jammer power to noise power value for the receiver; calculating an instantaneous carrier to noise value for the received signal based on the average jammer power to noise power value and the smoothed carrier to noise value; comparing the instantaneous carrier to noise value to an exclusion threshold, and determining whether to exclude the received signal from calculations of global positioning data based on the comparison of the instantaneous carrier to noise value to the exclusion threshold; and when the received signal is excluded, monitoring the received signal for readmittance to the calculation of global positioning data.

Abstract: A navigation system includes first receiver receiving satellite signals, second receiver receiving differential correction data from ground receivers, and processing device coupled to receivers.

Abstract: A method of funding an investment. The method comprises receiving a loan of a first amount from a lender and paying that loan in to an investment fund. The loan is repaid in accordance with a predetermined repayment schedule. The repayment schedule comprises a plurality of repayments made at predetermined regular time intervals.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion compositions of polydioxythiophene, polymeric acid colloids, and water-miscible organic liquid and methods of making such compositions. The compositions are useful in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: A combination (231) that creates a fluid film bearing that maintains a stage frame (202) spaced apart from a base frame (204), includes a pad assembly (232) secured to one of the frames (202)(204) and a bearing fluid source (234). The pad assembly (232) includes a porous region (238). The fluid source (234) directs a fluid into the pad assembly (232) so that the fluid is released from the porous region (238) to create the fluid film bearing that maintains the stage frame (202) apart from the base frame (204). The combination (231) is used with a mover (206) having a conductor assembly (218) that is secured to one of the frames (202)(204) and a magnet assembly (216) that is secured to the other one of the frames (202)(204).

Abstract: Vibration of a member supported by another member is damped by detecting the changes in the width of a gap between the members and applying an electrical force between the members in a time-dependent manner. The detection of the changes in the width of the gap may be carried out by an optical displacement sensor or by a capacitive displacement sensor. The electrical force is applied by attaching electrodes on mutually opposite surfaces of the members and connecting them to a voltage source such that their voltages can be varied or to a current source such that mutually parallel and/or antiparallel currents can flow through them. Vibration damping devices structured for using such a vibration damping method can provide shock-absorbing mounts to apparatus of different kinds such as lithography exposure apparatus having an optical frame supported by a base frame, a workpiece being placed on the base frame and the optical frame supporting an optical system for irradiating the workpiece with radiative energy.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving and positioning a device (14) includes a stage assembly (24) and a first mirror component (226). The stage assembly (24) includes a device stage (202) that retains the device (14) and a stage mover assembly (204) that moves the device stage (202). The first mirror component (226) is secured to the device stage (202) and is used for monitoring the position the device stage (202). A first fluid gap (348) exists between the first mirror component (226) and the device stage (202). The first fluid gap (348) provides squeeze film damping of the first mirror component (226) along a first axis. Additionally a second fluid gap (352) can exist between the first mirror component (226) and the device stage (202). The second fluid gap (352) provides squeeze film damping of the first mirror component (226) along a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis.

Abstract: A fender (1) has a fastening end (2) and a shock-absorbing end (3) and, arranged therebetween, at least one deformation portion (4). The deformation portion (4) is made of an elastically deformable material, especially elastomeric material, and is arranged to fold during deformation of the fender (1), so that surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other. The deformation portion (4) has on at least one surface projections (5) and recesses (6) of such a shape and location that they can engage with each other in a comblike manner when said surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other during deformation of the fender (1).

Abstract: A scraper blade has at one end a scraper tip and at the other end a mounting base. The scraper tip is outwardly tapered. The scraper blade has at least two layers of different materials. The layer of material which is facing forward, i.e. that first meets the surface to be scraped, and which is adapted to form the actual scraper tip is made of a material which is both softer and more abrasion resistant that said other layer.

Abstract: A scraper blade has at one end a scraper tip and at the other end a mounting base. The scraper tip is outwardly tapered. The scraper blade has at least two layers of different materials. The layer of material which is facing forward, i.e. that first meets the surface to be scraped, and which is adapted to form the actual scraper tip is made of a material which is both softer and more abrasion resistant that said other layer.

Abstract: A wear-resistant lining element for a wall exposed to wear, over which piece goods or particulate goods, such as crushed ore and crushed stone material, are intended to move in a transport direction, has compartments (2) which are adapted to receive the transported goods. The compartments (2) are upwardly open and defined by partition walls (3) which are made of an elastic material. Also a wear lining is described which is made of a number of wear-resistant lining elements.

Abstract: A fender (1) has a fastening end (2) and a shock-absorbing end (3) and, arranged therebetween, at least one deformation portion (4). The deformation portion (4) is made of an elastically deformable material, especially elastomeric material, and is arranged to fold during deformation of the fender (1), so that surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other. The deformation portion (4) has on at least one surface projections (5) and recesses (6) of such a shape and location that they can engage with each other in a comblike manner when said surface portions of the deformation portion (4) are folded towards each other during deformation of the fender (1).

Abstract: A device steers a conveyor belt (11) and centers the same relative to the intended path of travel of the belt. A belt position detector (22, 23) determines whether the conveyor belt has strayed from its intended path. A belt support roller (24) which is adapted to engage and roll against the belt and which is pivotable relative to the belt returns the conveyor belt to its intended path. The belt position detector (22,23) and the belt support roller (24) are arranged on a roller cradle (21) which is connected to a frame (29) by means of inclined links (30) for pivoting and setting the belt support roller (24) in a pivoting position.

Abstract: For steering a conveyor belt (11) and centring the same relative to the intended path of travel of the belt, use is made of a belt position detecting means (22, 23) and belt readjusting means (24). The belt readjusting means (24) is a belt support roller (24) which is adapted to engage and roll against the belt and which is pivotable relative to the belt. According to the invention, the belt position detecting means (22, 23) and the belt support roller (24) are arranged on a roller cradle (21) which is connected with a frame (29) by means of inclined links (30) for pivoting and setting the belt support roller (24) in a pivoting position, in which the belt support roller by engaging the belt exerts a readjustment force thereon.

Abstract: A wall exposed to wear has a wear lining composed of a number of juxtaposed wear lining elements of an elastomeric material or of a mix of elastomeric and other wear-resistant materials. The wear lining elements are secured to a supporting surface with fastening means. Two opposite narrow faces of the wear lining elements have V-shaped recesses, which open toward the narrow faces. The fastening means have washers with V-shaped projections, the V-legs of which are inserted into and abut against the bottom wall of the recesses or into shoulders formed in the recesses, after fastening the elements.