Abstract: A non-conductive substrate being at least partially coated with a paint including reduced graphene oxide and a thermosetting polymer, the non-conductive substrate being directly coated by the paint, a method for the manufacture of this coated non-conductive substrate, methods for detecting leaks or strain deformation and the uses of said coated non-conductive substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for a floating wind platform made of reinforced concrete for mass production, characterized by a geometric design providing a hydrostatic natural prestressing to the concrete, causing it to work under compression. The structural response of the platform for working in the most effective mode is improved, and the occurrence of fractures or cracks in the concrete is prevented, which reduces permeability and allows for reducing the rebar to be contained in the structure, also increasing operational safety. Furthermore, the invention has a system for anchoring the mooring lines to the structure in the form of a truss made of reinforced concrete which evenly distributes mooring stresses, minimizing prestressing in the high area of the platform, and increasing the area for distributing shear forces due to the change in section between the platform and the tower of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of pristine graphite from Kish graphite including three different steps A, B and C; the pristine obtained with among others a high amount of carbon atoms, i.e. a pristine graphene having a high purity; and the use of this pristine graphene.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of pristine graphite from Kish graphite including three different steps A, B and C; the pristine obtained with among others a high amount of carbon atoms, i.e. a pristine graphene having a high purity; and the use of this pristine graphene.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of microwave-reduced graphene oxide (MW-rGO) including: the provision of graphene oxide (GO), the reduction of GO into reduced graphene oxide (rGO) using a reducing agent and the reduction of rGO into MW-rGO by microwaving under air atmosphere in presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: A non-conductive substrate being at least partially coated with a paint including reduced graphene oxide and a thermosetting polymer, the non-conductive substrate being directly coated by the paint, a method for the manufacture of this coated non-conductive substrate, methods for detecting leaks or strain deformation and the uses of said coated non-conductive substrate.

Abstract: A metallic substrate directly coated with a non-conductive primer, the non-conductive primer being at least partially coated with a paint, a method for the manufacture of this coated metallic substrate, a method for detecting strain deformation and the use the coated metallic substrate.

Abstract: A method of improving quality of a blastocyst is described. The method includes removing a segment of trophectoderm from a first blastocyst. The method also includes removing a portion of trophectoderm from a second blastocyst. In addition, the method includes introducing to the second blastocyst the segment of trophectoderm from the first blastocyst. The method will promote attachment and proliferation of the trophectoderm in the second blastocyst. The first and second blastocyst will often be obtained from a same or similar period of time after insemination. The first blastocyst will have a same quality or better quality trophectoderm than the second blastocyst. The second blastocyst will include the segment of trophectoderm from the first blastocyst.

Abstract: A cold beverage dispensing system for preparing a cold beverage from cold water and a beverage powder. Water is chilled and introduced to a mixing tube or beverage blender. Powder is simultaneously introduced to the beverage blender or mixing tube at a predetermined rate according to preset parameters. A mixing device in the mixing tube dissolves the powder into the cold water as it traverses the mixing tube. A nozzle dispenses the cold beverage into a cup or other receptacle. Additional ingredients such as caffeine and vitamins may also be injected into the beverage prior to it being dispensed. The water is chilled by a water chiller that forms a sheet of ice over its interior walls to more efficiently store and transfer cold.

Abstract: The resistance band exercise station disclosed here is a modular hooking system used to perform a myriad of exercises with various exercise tools that require anchoring such as standard resistance bands, suspension straps and stretch straps. The resistance band exercise station includes multiple components: one or more lower units each having column(s) of vertically spaced safety hooks for exercises performed at various heights, from the ankle to eye level, and an upper unit having one or more safety hooks used for exercises performed above the head. The multiple lower and upper units are wall mounted in varying heights. The safety hooks are used to anchor resistance bands, suspension straps and stretch straps from one or multiple points. The safety hooks are open-loop hooks having a barrier member such as a T-bar at the tip to prevent the straps from slipping out.

Abstract: A dynamic anchor strap for use with a stretch pole is described. The strap has a sleeve section with a closed top end and an open bottom end for fitting over one end of the pole. Two handle loops extend from the bottom end of the sleeve. In use, the sleeve is fitted over one end of the stretch pole, and the user puts his hand(s) through the handle loop(s) to perform various stretch exercises.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel ejector apparatus for pluggable transceivers, such as transceivers defined by multi-source agreements (MSAs) including SFP, SFP+, XFP, and the like. The ejector apparatus utilizes a shrouded design where the ejector apparatus encapsulates the top, sides, and bottom of a pluggable transceiver thereby allowing an operator to grasp any side of the ejector apparatus to actuate engagement prongs. In keeping with MSA guidelines, the ejector apparatus utilizes prongs to disengage a locking mechanism in order for the kick out springs to release the module. Advantageously, the ejector apparatus enables high density placement of corresponding transceivers, allows access from all sides of the transceiver for ejection, and allows cables to remain connected to the transceiver during ejection.

Abstract: The resistance band exercise station disclosed here is a modular hooking system used to perform a myriad of exercises with various exercise tools that require anchoring such as standard resistance bands, suspension straps and stretch straps. The resistance band exercise station includes multiple components: one or more lower units each having column(s) of vertically spaced safety hooks for exercises performed at various heights, from the ankle to eye level, and an upper unit having one or more safety hooks used for exercises performed above the head. The multiple lower and upper units are wall mounted in varying heights. The safety hooks are used to anchor resistance bands, suspension straps and stretch straps from one or multiple points. The safety hooks are open-loop hooks having a barrier member such as a T-bar at the tip to prevent the straps from slipping out.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel ejector apparatus for pluggable transceivers, such as transceivers defined by multi-source agreements (MSAs) including SFP, SFP+, XFP, and the like. The ejector apparatus utilizes a shrouded design where the ejector apparatus encapsulates the top, sides, and bottom of a pluggable transceiver thereby allowing an operator to grasp any side of the ejector apparatus to actuate engagement prongs. In keeping with MSA guidelines, the ejector apparatus utilizes prongs to disengage a locking mechanism in order for the kick out springs to release the module. Advantageously, the ejector apparatus enables high density placement of corresponding transceivers, allows access from all sides of the transceiver for ejection, and allows cables to remain connected to the transceiver during ejection.

Abstract: The present is a hydrometallurgical procedure for nickel and cobalt recovery, which involves leaching with ammonia-ammonium carbonate solution of the nickel and cobalt bearing mineral material, using a tubular reactors aid mineral material is previously submitted to processes such as selective reduction, cooling, new ammonia leaching, liquid/solid separation and/or nickel and/or cobalt extraction by solvent or ion-exchange resin, allowing the recovery of all the extractable nickel and up to the 130% cobalt extraction reported by the standard ammonia-ammonium leaching.

Abstract: A core (1) for use in a magnetic coil with a filled first gap (2) is realized through the provision of the first gap (2), filling of the first gap (2) with a curable synthetic resin (3), and curing of said resin (3). After curing, the synthetic resin is substantially homogeneously distributed over the first gap (2) and has a concave surface (17). The synthetic resin (3) may contain a filler, which preferably substantially consists of a magnetic material.