Abstract: A method and control system for controlling operation of a thermal control apparatus, the thermal control apparatus configured for thermal control of an energy storage means of a vehicle, the method comprising: obtaining a parameter indicative of a state of health of the energy storage means; and controlling operation of the thermal control apparatus in dependence on a difference between the parameter and a target, wherein the target is indicative of expected state of health, and wherein a rate of change of the target varies in association with cumulative energy throughput of the energy storage means.

Abstract: A controller (100) for a vehicle (1), the vehicle comprising: a powertrain (1P) comprising an electric machine (50) for providing motive power; cooling means (60, 80); and electrical energy storage means (70) for powering the electric machine (50), wherein the cooling means (60, 80) is configured to cool the electrical energy storage means (70) and a cabin (1C) of the vehicle and the vehicle (1) is configured to operate in a first or second driving mode, the controller (100) comprising: an input for receiving information indicative of a temperature of the energy storage means (70); and a processor arranged to generate a control signal in dependence on the information indicative of temperature of the energy storage means (70) and information indicative of the selected driving mode of the vehicle, wherein: if the vehicle is in the first driving mode the processor is configured to generate the control signal to limit or reduce an amount of power consumed by the powertrain (1P) in dependence on the information

Abstract: A method and control system for controlling operation of a thermal control apparatus, the thermal control apparatus configured for thermal control of an energy storage means of a vehicle, the method comprising: obtaining a parameter indicative of a state of health of the energy storage means; and controlling operation of the thermal control apparatus in dependence on a difference between the parameter and a target, wherein the target is indicative of expected state of health, and wherein a rate of change of the target varies in association with cumulative energy throughput of the energy storage means.

Abstract: A controller (100) for a vehicle (1), the vehicle comprising: a powertrain (1P) comprising an electric machine (50) for providing motive power; cooling means (60, 80); and electrical energy storage means (70) for powering the electric machine (50), wherein the cooling means (60, 80) is configured to cool the electrical energy storage means (70) and a cabin (1C) of the vehicle and the vehicle (1) is configured to operate in a first or second driving mode, the controller (100) comprising: an input for receiving information indicative of a temperature of the energy storage means (70); and a processor arranged to generate a control signal in dependence on the information indicative of temperature of the energy storage means (70) and information indicative of the selected driving mode of the vehicle, wherein: if the vehicle is in the first driving mode the processor is configured to generate the control signal to limit or reduce an amount of power consumed by the powertrain (1P) in dependence on the information in

Abstract: A window blind apparatus that serves to block light while allowing air to pass therethrough. The window blind apparatus includes a number of elongated slats disposed horizontally and that are arranged in a stacked orientation on top of one another. The slats are spaced at fixed intervals and are connected by support cables that extend through apertures on each of the slats. The slats have a zig-zag cross section and preferably include an M-shaped cross section. In this way, the slats are adapted to block light from entering a room, while allowing air to pass through the space between the slats. The blinds include a pull cable disposed on a roller for raising and lowering the blinds as desired by the user.

Abstract: A structural member is provided for constructing a door. The structural member includes a first end portion, a second end portion disposed opposite the first end portion and a web disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. A channel is disposed between the web and the second end portion, the first end portion being configured to receive a portion of a first door panel to permit the first door panel to be connected to the structural member. The second end portion is configured to receive a portion of a second door panel to permit the second door panel to be connected to the structural member. The channel is configured to receive a peripheral portion of the second door panel, the first and second door panels to be connected to the first and second end portions without mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pain Management and to a process for producing a transdermal pain formulation, in liquid, viscous, or roll on device, including a composition including a. Astragalus at about 10% of the composition b. Cat's Claw at about 10% of the composition c. Mistletoe at about 10% of the composition d. Sheep Sorrel at about 10% of the composition e. Green Tea at about 10% of the composition f. Capsaicin at about 10% of the composition g. Nettle leaf at about 10% of the composition h. Skull cap at about 10% of the composition i. L-Glutamine at bout 10% of the composition j. Fat soluble Ascorbyl Palmitate form of Vitamin C at about 10% of the composition k.

Abstract: The present invention relates to control of pain and to its management. The invention comprises a composition constituted by the following substances; a transdermal composition pain formulation composition consisting of the following substances including a. Astragalus at about 10% of the composition b. Cat's Claw at about 10% of the composition c. Mistletoe at about 10% of the composition d. Sheep Sorrel at about 10% of the composition e. Green Tea at about 10% of the composition f. Capsaicin at about 10% of the composition g. Nettle leaf at about 10% of the composition h. Skull cap at about 10% of the composition i. L-Glutamine at about 10% of the composition j. Fat soluble Ascorbyl Palmitate form of Vitamin C at about 10% of the composition k.

Abstract: A device for regulating and controlling urinary incontinence, comprising a fluid pump, a rigid chamber interconnected to the pump having an outlet for fluid flow, and extension member connected to said outlet, the extension member is of a pliable material and cylindrical in shape and adapted for insertion into a woman's vagina, to enable a woman's pelvic muscles to be exercised and toned.