Abstract: A system and method from improving the image quality achievable with an ultrasound transducer by using a composite aperture for receiving ultrasound echoes. By using two receive cycles per vector, twice as many transducers may be used for receiving ultrasound imaging data than there are physical channels available in the ultrasound probe. An ultrasound probe utilizing a composite aperture can achieve high image quality from a system have reduced power, size, cost and complexity.

Abstract: A wound healing aid device including a spacer, a ring and pair of flaps. The spacer is configured for implantation in an open wound. The spacer is positioned in the open wound in an area below a top layer of the wound. The ring is attached to the spacer and is configured to adhere to a top layer of skin surrounding the wound area. The pair of flaps are each positioned at an opposite side of the ring. The pair of flaps are configured to overlap one another in a closed positioned and are configured to separate from one another in an open position. The pair of flaps shield the open wound in the closed position and allow access to the wound in the open position.

Abstract: A system and method from improving the image quality achievable with an ultrasound transducer by using a composite aperture for receiving ultrasound echoes. By using two receive cycles per vector, twice as many transducers may be used for receiving ultrasound imaging data than there are physical channels available in the ultrasound probe. An ultrasound probe utilizing a composite aperture can achieve high image quality from a system have reduced power, size, cost and complexity.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant is described, comprising a steam turbine, a first heat recovery steam generator and a second heat recovery steam generator. The first heat recovery steam generator is attached to the steam turbine by a first steam pipe system and the second heat recovery steam generator is attached to the steam turbine by a second steam pipe system, to allow steam to pass from the first and second heat recovery steam generators to the steam turbine. The steam turbine is arranged in between the first heat recovery steam generator and the second heat recovery steam generator.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant is described, comprising a steam turbine, a first heat recovery steam generator and a second heat recovery steam generator. The first heat recovery steam generator is attached to the steam turbine by a first steam pipe system and the second heat recovery steam generator is attached to the steam turbine by a second steam pipe system, to allow steam to pass from the first and second heat recovery steam generators to the steam turbine.

Abstract: A bone-marrow extraction and/or injection device (1) comprising a grip zone (2), and a needle (10) presenting at least one side orifice (15), a protective sleeve (20) surrounding at least part of said needle (10) being mounted to move relative to said needle (10) between a closed position of said at least one side orifice (15) and an open position of said at least one side orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact power-agile filter. The filter is a capacitance-weight filter comprising two electromagnetically-coupled oscillating circuits. Each oscillating circuit comprises capacitance weights. Each capacitance weight is controlled by signals. The filter comprises at least one motherboard and one daughterboard which are physically separate. The daughterboard comprises the capacitance weights, the motherboard comprises all the oscillating circuits. In particular, the invention applies to the power filter included in a radiocommunication system amplification module. For example, the invention can be used by a radiocommunication system that can be programmed by software means adapting to a range of signals extending over a wide frequency band.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for allocating at least one parameter to at least one transmission channel at an interface disposed between a first node and a second node of a transmission system, wherein the interface is connected to at least one link disposed between the first node and the second node, comprising: a) evaluating the control plane data for determining that a user plane connection including at least one transmission channel for user plane data is to be activated, and determining the associated at least one parameter; b) determining, which at least one transmission channel for user plane data changes its state from inactive to active within a presettable period of time; and c) allocating the at least one parameter to the at least one transmission channel for user plane data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact power-agile filter. The filter is a capacitance-weight filter comprising two electromagnetically-coupled oscillating circuits. Each oscillating circuit comprises capacitance weights. Each capacitance weight is controlled by signals. The filter comprises at least one motherboard and one daughterboard which are physically separate. The daughterboard comprises the capacitance weights, the motherboard comprises all the oscillating circuits. In particular, the invention applies to the power filter included in a radiocommunication system amplification module. For example, the invention can be used by a radiocommunication system that can be programmed by software means adapting to a range of signals extending over a wide frequency band.

Abstract: A bone-marrow extraction and/or injection device (1) comprising a grip zone (2), and a needle (10) presenting at least one side orifice (15), a protective sleeve (20) surrounding at least part of said needle (10) being mounted to move relative to said needle (10) between a closed position of said at least one side orifice (15) and an open position of said at least one side orifice.

Abstract: A placental-blood extraction device comprising at least one extraction needle (10, 11) for piercing the vein of the umbilical cord and/or of the placenta, and a collection vessel (20) connected to said at least one needle (10, 11) via at least one tube (40), the device further comprising suction means (30) connected to said at least one needle,(10, 11) and adapted to suck the placental blood so as to feed said collection vessel (20), said suction means (30) comprising a vacuum bottle (20), in particular of the Redon type, that simultaneously forms a collection vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for allocating at least one parameter to at least one transmission channel at an interface disposed between a first node and a second node of a transmission system, wherein the interface is connected to at least one link disposed between the first node and the second node, comprising: a) evaluating the control plane data for determining that a user plane connection including at least one transmission channel for user plane data is to be activated, and determining the associated at least one parameter; b) determining, which at least one transmission channel for user plane data changes its state from inactive to active within a presettable period of time; and c) allocating the at least one parameter to the at least one transmission channel for user plane data.