Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing asset maintenance protocols by predicting vegetation-driven outages are disclosed. An example method includes determining, by one or more processors, a failure probability for each asset in a set of assets within a designated area. The example method further includes defining, by the one or more processors, an asset risk for each asset in the set of assets based on the failure probability, and clustering, by the one or more processors, vegetation within the designated area to determine a predicted vegetation-driven outage. The example method further includes optimizing, by the one or more processors, a set of asset maintenance protocols corresponding to the set of assets based on the asset risk and the predicted vegetation-driven outage.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a PTGDR-1 antagonist, a PTGDR-2 antagonist, a dual PTGDR-1/PTGDR-1 antagonist, or a combination of PTGDR-1 antagonist and PTGDR-2 antagonist, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, for use for preventing and/or treating SLE.

Abstract: A textile jet subassembly includes a textile jet or jet nozzle mounted on a base support. An upper impact plate and a lower insert plate form the yarn channel passing through the jet or jet nozzle. A jet interface and a threading slot communicate with the yarn channel and the sidewalls above and below the threading slot are coplanar to form a smooth surface. Multiple alignment or registration recesses and cooperating pin fasteners are spaced from the yarn channel on the same side of the yarn channel to properly align the side walls above and below the threading slot.

Abstract: A pump device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient comprises a holding device (10) for receiving a syringe barrel (20) of a syringe (2), the holding device (10) comprising a stationary section (101) and a holding member (11) movable with respect to the stationary section (101) between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the holding member (11) is configured to secure, in the closed position, the syringe barrel (20) of a syringe (2) received on the holding device (10) with respect to the stationary section (101). A shaft (130) is coupled to the holding member (11), the shaft (130) being constituted to rotate during a movement of the holding member (11).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting and/or reducing self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, thereby treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: A pump device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient comprises a holding device (10) for receiving a syringe barrel (20) of a syringe (2), the holding device (10) comprising a stationary section (101) and a holding member (11) movable with respect to the stationary section (101) between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the holding member (11) is configured to secure, in the closed position, the syringe barrel (20) of a syringe (2) received on the holding device (10) with respect to the stationary section (101). A shaft (130) is coupled to the holding member (11), the shaft (130) being constituted to rotate during a movement of the holding member (11).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting and/or reducing self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, thereby treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is described that includes a ground contacting annular tread portion, a shear band, wherein the shear band is formed of a first and second inextensible layer, and a low modulus material positioned between the first and second inextensible layer. The non-pneumatic tire further includes a connecting web positioned between a hub and the shear band, wherein the connecting web is formed of one or more spokes extending from an inner ring to an outer ring, wherein the one or more spokes are formed from a material reinforced with a three dimensional spacer structure.

Abstract: A textile jet subassembly includes a textile jet or jet nozzle mounted on a base support. An upper impact plate and a lower insert plate form the yarn channel passing through the jet or jet nozzle. A jet interface and a threading slot communicate with the yarn channel and the sidewalls above and below the threading slot are coplanar to form a smooth surface. Multiple alignment or registration recesses and cooperating pin fasteners are spaced from the yarn channel on the same side of the yarn channel to properly align the side walls above and below the threading slot.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting and/or reducing self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, thereby treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting and/or reducing self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, thereby treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is described that includes a ground contacting annular tread portion, a shear band, wherein the shear band is formed of a first and second inextensible layer, and a low modulus material positioned between the first and second inextensible layer. The non-pneumatic tire further includes a connecting web positioned between a hub and the shear band, wherein the connecting web is formed of one or more spokes extending from an inner ring to an outer ring, wherein the one or more spokes are formed from a material reinforced with a three dimensional spacer structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting and/or reducing self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, thereby treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: The invention features compositions comprising agents that inhibit or reduce self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, and related methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: The invention features compositions comprising agents that inhibit or reduce self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, and related methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.

Abstract: A method or apparatus for securing a first stone to a non-metal mount, the mount comprising a base and a cap which, in cooperation with the base, prevents the first stone from being lost. The first stone may be one of a crystal, a gemstone, a birthstone, a gem, or a similar item. The base may be attached to the cap through the use of screws, snaps, Velcro, glue or a thread connection between the base and the cap. The base may include an elevated pedestal on which the first stone rests, and the elevated pedestal may be configured such that a portion of the first stone extends outside of said cap. The base/cap combination may securely affix the stone between the base and the cap, or it may be designed such that the stone may move between the base and the cap.

Abstract: A device for determining the concentration of a compound in an aqueous phase in a dynamic manner and while flowing, and a device (300) for determining the concentration of a compound in a gaseous phase and soluble in an aqueous phase. The device (200, 300) for determining the concentration of a compound in a gaseous phase includes elements (302) for transferring the compounds present in the gaseous phase to an aqueous phase then determining in a dynamic manner and while flowing, the concentration of the compounds in this aqueous phase by fluorescence spectroscopy. The devices (300) are robust, conveyable and less costly, and have greater temporal as well as spatial sensitivity than the devices of the state of the art.

Abstract: A hydraulic chain tensioner for an internal combustion engine includes a support body forming a cylindrical housing which receives a piston slidable in the housing and which carries a pressure pad acted upon by the piston and arranged to come into contact with the chain. A high-pressure chamber is defined by the housing and the piston. A source of pressurized hydraulic liquid supplies the tensioner with lubricating liquid and completes the filling of the high-pressure chamber.

Abstract: In this electrical connection device comprising a female contact (27) which comprises a base portion (28) having, in a first end region (28a), at least one pair of flexible contact blades (29, 30, 31) and, in a second end region (28b), at least one pair of wings (32, 33) adapted to be seated on an electrical current supply conductor, there is provided in the transition region (28c) between the first and second end regions, two wings (34) which are bent toward each other and which bear end to end against each other so as to form with the base portion a closed rigidifying ring (35) which opposes deformation of the first end region (28a) and the modification of the spacing of the contact blades (29, 30, 31) when the wings (32, 33) are seated on the electrical conductor.

Abstract: In this electrical connection device comprising a female contact (27) which comprises a base portion (28) having, in a first end region (28a), at least one pair of flexible contact blades (29, 30, 31) and, in a second end region (28b), at least one pair of wings (32, 33) adapted to be seated on an electrical current supply conductor, there is provided in the transition region (28c) between the first and second end regions, two wings (34) which are bent toward each other and which bear end to end against each other so as to form with the base portion a closed rigidifying ring (35) which opposes deformation of the first end region (28a) and the modification of the spacing of the contact blades (29, 30, 31) when the wings (32, 33) are seated on the electrical conductor.