Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerisable dental composite material comprising (i) 40 to 90% by weight of an inorganic filler component comprising at least one dental glass, as well as optionally at least one an amorphous metal oxide, (ii) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one urethane (alkyl) acrylate of the idealised formula I, (iii) 0.01 to 15% by weight of at least one di-, tri-, tetra- or multi-functional monomer not being a urethane (alkyl) acrylate, (iv) 0.01 to 10% by weight of at least one initiator, of an initiator system, as well as optionally of at least one stabiliser, and optionally of at least one pigment, the total composition of the composite material amounting to 100% by weight, as well as to a polymerised composite material for producing direct dental restorations or indirect dental restorations.

Abstract: Methods for producing high concentration protein formulations having high stability are provided. Assays for selecting proteins and formulation conditions that have high self-repulsive attributes are used as an early step in the manufacturing process. Specifically, a protein concentration-dependent self-interaction nanoparticle spectroscopy method is employed as a protein colloidal interaction assay.

Abstract: In order to provide a method for controlling conveyor vehicles of a conveying system which permits an energy-efficient and cost-efficient operation of said conveying system, it is proposed that the method comprises: Making available a plurality of conveyor vehicles of the conveying system; Specifying a conveying job for conveying one or more conveyed objects; Determining a conveying job data set for controlling a conveyor vehicle when performing the conveying job; Carrying out the conveying job.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for servicing an aircraft by a ground service unit. The method comprises reading a wireless parameter signal from a transponder at the aircraft, decoding the wireless parameter signal to derive at least one aircraft parameter of a water supply system and/or a waste system of the aircraft, moving a servicing equipment interface to a service panel of the aircraft, connecting the servicing equipment interface to a coupling at the service panel, servicing the aircraft via the servicing equipment interface corresponding to the at least one aircraft parameter, and writing a service parameter into the transponder at the aircraft.

Abstract: A method for providing autoregulation function information is provided. The method includes: a) continuously sensing a tissue region with a tissue oximeter during a period of time, the sensing producing first signals representative of at least one tissue oxygenation parameter; b) continuously measuring a blood pressure level during the period of time using a blood pressure sensing device, the measuring producing second signals representative of the blood pressure level of the subject; c) evaluating the at least one tissue oxygenation parameter using the first signals and the blood pressure level using the second signals, relative to one another; d) producing a recent profile of autoregulation data using the first and second signals from a recent portion of the period of time; e) producing a historical profile of autoregulation data using the first and second signals from a historical portion of the period of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are PRMT5 inhibitors.

Abstract: Kits for assembling rackable gates are provided. The kits comprise a pair of gate uprights, each gate upright comprising a tubular elongate member and a bracket. The tubular elongate member comprises apertures configured to accept a fence panel rail therethrough and into an elongate channel situated on an interior surface therein and configured to securely receive an end of the fence panel rail such that lateral and torsional movement of said fence panel rail is restricted. The bracket comprises a pair of bracket arms attached to an exterior surface of the tubular elongate member, each situated directly opposite the other with an aperture situated therebetween and configured to accommodate a fastener for fastening a fence panel rail thereto. Also provided are methods for assembling gates from such kits and gates assembled from such kits and by such methods.

Abstract: A system includes a board at an initial position. The system also includes a first connecting apparatus positioned at one end of the boards. The first connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within an opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within a fence structure. The system also includes a second connecting apparatus positioned at another end of the board. The second connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within another opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within the fence structure. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts configured to receive the first connecting apparatus and the second connecting apparatus.

Abstract: Devices for extending the height of a barrier are provided. The devices comprise an elongate member having a downward-facing rail channel comprising a plurality of opposed longitudinal projections extending inwardly into the rail channel, a decorative accent feature mounted on the top surface of the elongate member and extending upwardly therefrom, and a top rail mounted onto a top surface of the decorative accent feature. The devices are configured for downward installation onto the top rail of a barrier panel, whereby a first pair of the opposed longitudinal projections rest on any upwardly facing surface of the top rail, while at least one further pair of the opposed longitudinal projections contacts the opposing side-facing surfaces of the top rail. Also provided are systems comprising these devices, as well as methods for installing these systems onto the top rail of a barrier panel.

Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at a first position. The system also includes a bottom rail configured at a second position below the top rail. The system also includes a first set of clips positioned on the top rail. The system also includes a second set of clips positioned on the bottom rail. The system further includes a plurality of screws inserted in an area within the front portion of the first set of clips and the second set of clips.

Abstract: A system includes a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position. A second mid-rail slit is positioned at a second position directly across from the first mid-rail slit. A first and second stile are positioned between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The plurality of decorative screen panels are positioned in contact with the first and second stile.

Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at an initial position. The system also includes one or more plugs positioned underneath the top rail. The one or more plugs and top rail are positioned within a same connected device. The one or more plugs include spring clips to enable the top rail and one or more plugs to be connected to a top portion of a fence. The system also includes a mid-rail positioned at the top portion of the fence, wherein the mid-rail is configured to receive the one or more plugs.

Abstract: A system includes a post configured at an initial position. The system also includes a plurality of ribs within an inner channel of the post. A front set of ribs are positioned at a front portion of the inner channel. A back set of ribs are positioned at a back portion of the inner channel. The back set of ribs are configured to receive a different set of boards than the front set of ribs. In the system, the set of boards are positioned within the back set of ribs within the inner channel of the post.

Abstract: A water supply system for a plurality of water consumer units in an aircraft. The system includes a main tank configured to store a main supply of water, a main water pipe connected to an outlet of the main tank, and a plurality of water networks, each configured to conduct water from the main tank to at least one of the plurality of water consumer units. The plurality of water consumer units is partitioned in a first group of water consumer units and at least a second group of water consumer units. Each of the plurality of water networks includes a conveying device configured to convey water to each water consumer unit of one of the groups. The water supply system further includes a cross-feed valve configured to fluidically connect or separate the plurality of water networks downstream of the conveying devices in the plurality of water networks.

Abstract: A step clip fastening device, the step clip fastening device comprising: an elongated base strip having a first end and a second end, wherein a female locking part is attached to the first end and a male locking part is attached to the second end; a plurality of step clip sets extending substantially perpendicularly upwards from the base strip, wherein each of the step clip set comprising at least two step clips arranged in a back-to-back configuration, wherein a step clip is attached at each of the first end and the second end of the base strip; an anchor protruded at a center of each of the step clip; and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly downwards from the base strip between two corresponding step clips facing each other.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine which includes a crown having spiral features designed to increase swirl of combustion gases in a cylinder of the engine is provided. The spiral features can be located in a combustion surface or in a combustion bowl of the crown. The increased swirl of the combustion gases is expected to improve mixing of the air and fuel injected into the cylinder, and thus cause the fuel to burn more completely, achieve better efficiency out of the injected fuel, and reduce unburned hydrocarbons in the exhaust gas.

Abstract: Glass-based article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t), and a stress profile are disclosed having a thickness (t) of about 3 millimeters or less, and wherein all points of the stress profile between a thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.3·t and from greater than 0.7·t, comprise a tangent with a slope that is less than about ?0.1 MPa/micrometers or greater than about 0.1 MPa/micrometers. Also disclosed are glass-based articles having a thickness (t) in a range of 0.1 mm and 2 mm; and wherein at least one point of the stress profile in a first thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.020·t and greater than 0.98·t comprises a tangent with a slope of from about ?200 MPa/micrometer to about ?25 MPa/micrometer or about 25 MPa/micrometer to about 200 MPa/micrometer, and wherein all points of the stress profile in a second thickness range from about 0.035·t and less than 0.

Abstract: A system includes one or more decorative screen panels configured at an initial position. The system also includes a locking and spacing apparatus positioned on an exterior portion of the one or more decorative screen panels. The spacer is positioned to receive a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is positioned on the locking and spacing apparatus over the one or more decorative screen panels. A first portion of the locking mechanism is positioned within the spacer. A second portion of the locking mechanism is positioned under the locking and spacing apparatus and configured to move in a perpendicular direction. The movement in the perpendicular direction secures the locking mechanism within the locking and spacing apparatus.

Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, and an elongated shaft extending from the housing. The elongated shaft has a proximal end secured to the housing, a distal end spaced from the proximal end, and a first axis extending between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated shaft. Surgical fasteners are disposed in the elongated shaft. The surgical fasteners are stacked at an angle relative to the first axis of the elongated shaft. A distal end cap having a surgical fastener dispensing window is secured to the distal end of the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has a firing system disposed in the housing, and an actuator coupled with the firing system for activating the firing system to dispense the surgical fasteners through the surgical fastener dispensing window.

Abstract: A system includes an initial position identified to build one or more connected structures. The system also includes one or more corner brackets attached to a plurality of frame members at the initial position. The system also includes a plurality of mid-beams and center braces positioned in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets. The decorative screen panels are positioned over the mid-beams and center beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts each inserted into one of the corner brackets. The corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.