Abstract: A portable electrical energy consumption diagnostic device 10 connects to electrical systems to acquire and analyse electrical data. The device has an onboard power supply 12, an energy monitoring means 14, a mini PC 16, a modem/router 18, CT adaptors 20 and an interface 22, all housed in a portable container 24, such as a hard case. The device 10 is connected to external electrical connector(s) (CT inputs) 26, 32 to temporarily connect the device to an electrical supply of electrical equipment. Electrical data acquisition means and an onboard electrical data processing means determine electrical consumption characteristics of monitored equipment over a period of time, such as lighting, air conditioning, elevators, pumps, motors etc. Optional transmission means transmits the acquired electrical data to a remote electrical data processor for remote electrical data processing. The onboard or remote data processor generating report data relating to the electrical energy consumption.

Abstract: Magnesium alloys containing: Y: 2.0-6.0% by weight Nd: 0-4.0% by weight Gd: 0-5.5% by weight Dy: 0-5.5% by weight Er: 0-5.5% by weight Zr: 0.05-1.0% by weight Zn+Mn: <0.11% by weight, optionally other rare earths and heavy rare earths, the balance being magnesium and incidental impurities and the total content of Gd, Dy and Er is in the range of 0.3-12% by weight, wherein either the alloy contains low amounts of Yb and Sm and exhibits a corrosion rate as measured according to ASTM B 117 of less than 30 Mpy, and/or the area percentage of any precipitated particles arising when the alloy is processed having an average particle size greater than 1 [mu]m and less than 15 [mu]m is less than 3%.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a fault location in an optical network are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for identifying a fault location in an optical network comprises monitoring, by a network element, an eastward optical path and a westward optical path for faults. The method further comprises transmitting, by the network element, a first data packet along the eastward path and a second data packet along the westward path. The first and second data packets comprise an eastward fault indicator and a westward fault indicator comprising information associated with any eastward or westward faults occurring on the eastward or westward paths. The fault indicators indicate the existence of an eastward or westward fault and the network element that detected the fault.

Abstract: A desktop shield system having a panel with a top surface and a bottom surface, the panel is clear or transparent, wherein a user can write on the top surface of the panel with a non-permanent marker, and a plurality of magnets on the bottom surface of the panel, wherein a template can be placed in between the bottom surface of the panel and a desktop.

Abstract: Magnesium alloys which possess good processability and/or ductility whilst retaining good resistance to corrosion and/or degradation comprising Y: 0-10% by weight, Nd: 0-5% by weight, wherein the total of Y+Nd is at least 0.05% by weight, one or more heavy rare earths selected from Ho, Lu, Tm and Tb in a total amount of above 0.5% and no more than 5.5% by weight, Gd: 0-3.0% by weight, and Sm: 0-0.2% by weight. The alloy optionally includes one or more of: Dy: 0-8% by weight; Zr: 0-1.2% by weight; Al: 0-7.5% by weight; Zn and/or Mn: 0-2% by weight in total; Sc: 0-15% by weight; In: 0-15% by weight; Ca: 0-3% by weight; Er up to 5.5% by weight, provided that the total of Er, Ho, Lu, Tm and Tb is no more than 5.5% by weight; and one or more rare earths and heavy rare earths other than Y, Nd, Ho, Lu, Tm, Tb, Dy, Gd and Er in a total amount of up to 0.5% by weight; the balance being magnesium and incidental impurities up to a total of 0.3% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to means and methods for determining whether a subject is at high or low risk of autoimmune disease progression by determining the CD8 or CD4 cell subtype of the subject. Autoimmune diseases of particular interest include vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. The invention also relates to means and methods for determining the CD8 or CD4 cell subtype of a subject, e.g. for predicting responses to infection, vaccination and/or transplantation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a fault location in an optical network are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for identifying a fault location in an optical network comprises monitoring, by a network element, an eastward optical path and a westward optical path for faults. The method further comprises transmitting, by the network element, a first data packet along the eastward path and a second data packet along the westward path. The first and second data packets comprise an eastward fault indicator and a westward fault indicator comprising information associated with any eastward or westward faults occurring on the eastward or westward paths. The fault indicators indicate the existence of an eastward or westward fault and the network element that detected the fault.

Abstract: Magnesium alloys containing: Y: 2.0-6.0% by weight Nd: 0-4.0% by weight Gd: 0-5.5% by weight Dy: 0-5.5% by weight Er: 0-5.5% by weight Zr: 0.05-1.0% by weight Zn+Mn: <0.11% by weight, optionally other rare earths and heavy rare earths, the balance being magnesium and incidental impurities and the total content of Gd, Dy and Er is in the range of 0.3-12% by weight, wherein either the alloy contains low amounts of Yb and Sm and exhibits a corrosion rate as measured according to ASTM B117 of less than 30 Mpy, and/or the area percentage of any precipitated particles arising when the alloy is processed having an average particle size greater than 1 m and less than 15 m is less than 3%.

Abstract: This invention relates to magnesium-based alloys particularly suitable for casting applications where good mechanical properties at room and at elevated temperatures are required. The alloys contain: 2 to 4.5% by weight of neodymium; 0.2 to 7.0% of at least one rare earth metal of atomic No. 62 to 71; up to 1.3% by weight of zinc; and 0.2 to 0.7% by weight of zirconium; optionally with one or more other minor component. They are resistant to corrosion, show good age-hardening behaviour, and are also suitable for extrusion and wrought alloy applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to gadolinium-containing magnesium containing alloys, particularly those which possess high strength combined with corrosion resistance, and an optimized balance of strength and ductility. The described alloys consist of 2.0 to 5.0, preferably 2.3 to 4.6, at % in total of gadolinium and at least one of soluble heavy lanthanides and yttrium, wherein the ratio of the aggregate amount of soluble heavy lanthanides and yttrium to the amount of gadolinium is between 1.25:1 and 1.75:1, from 0 up to 0.3 at % of zirconium, preferably at least 0.03 at %, optionally with zinc, wherein when zinc is present the amount of zinc is such that the ratio of the weight of zinc to the weight of zirconium is preferably less than 2:1, all other lanthanides in an aggregate amount of less than at 0.2 at %, the balance being magnesium, with any other element being present in an amount of no more than 0.2 at %.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly for a motor vehicle having a light source, a chamber that receives the light source and a cooling channel for removing heat from the chamber. A conductive wall and an insulating wall cooperate to define the chamber and the channel. The conductive wall has a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the insulating wall to promote the heat exchange between the chamber and the cooling channel and to reduce heat exchange between the cooling channel and the relatively hot engine compartment.

Abstract: A lamp system having a housing, wall portions defining a cavity and an opening. A light source, generally an LED, is located within the cavity and at least one thermoelectric device is disposed in one of the wall portions. The thermoelectric device has a first side oriented towards the cavity and the second side oriented away from the cavity. When in operation, the thermoelectric device will transfer heat from inside the cavity, via the first side of the thermoelectric device, to the second side of the thermoelectric device.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly for a motor vehicle having a light source, a chamber that receives the light source and a cooling channel for removing heat from the chamber. A conductive wall and an insulating wall cooperate to define the chamber and the channel. The conductive wall has a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the insulating wall to promote the heat exchange between the chamber and the cooling channel and to reduce heat exchange between the cooling channel and the relatively hot engine compartment.

Abstract: A LED package having an LED chip and a thermoelectric device. The thermoelectric device a has a first side in thermal communication with the LED chip and a second side in thermal communication with a heat sink to create a thermal gradient between the LED chip and the heat sink. The thermoelectric device is coupled in electrical series with the LED chip and powered such that a current provided the thermoelectric device is proportional to a drive current of the LED chip.

Abstract: A lamp system having a housing, wall portions defining a cavity and an opening. A light source, generally an LED, is located within the cavity and at least one thermoelectric device is disposed in one of the wall portions. The thermoelectric device has a first side oriented towards the cavity and the second side oriented away from the cavity. When in operation, the thermoelectric device will transfer heat from inside the cavity, via the first side of the thermoelectric device, to the second side of the thermoelectric device.

Abstract: This invention relates to magnesium-based alloys particularly suitable for casting applications where good mechanical properties at room and at elevated temperatures are required. The alloys contain: 2 to 4.5% by weight of neodymium; 0.2 to 7.0 of at least one rare earth metal of atomic No. 62 to 71; up to 1.3% by weight of zinc; and 0.2 to 0.7% by weight of zirconium; optionally with one or more other minor component They are resistant to corrosion, show good age-hardening behaviour, and are also suitable for extrusion and wrought alloy applications.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for modifying the display area of a display device. The invention recognizes whether a region of said display area is occupied by an object, and adjusts the rendering of an on screen display object in an alternative region or removes said occupied region when the display area is rendered on a display device.

Abstract: The disclosed system, device and method for providing a substantially leak-proof tube/manifold seal generally includes a partially deformable polymeric ferrule (100), a retaining ring (110) and a nut (130) configured to drive and deform the ferrule (100) against a receiving manifold surface (144). Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve tube seal seating and/or engagement. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally allow for the use of tube coupling hardware (e.g., ferrules) that would otherwise need to be reworked, replaced or discarded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a protective circuit for monitoring the temperature of electric motors cooled by a coolant, wherein a sensor signal corresponding to the temperature of the motor is generated and evaluated by way of at least one PTC thermistor, an output signal being generated when the sensor signal exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Furthermore, the rate of change of the sensor signal is also determined, whereby the threshold value at which the output signal is generated is altered as a function of the rate of change.

Abstract: A magnesium base alloy for high pressure die casting (HPDC), providing good creep and corrosion resistance, comprises: at least 91 weight percent magnesium; 0.1 to 2 weight percent of zinc; 2.1 to 5 percent of a rare earth metal component; 0 to 1 weight percent calcium; 0 to 0.1 weight percent of an oxidation inhibiting element other than calcium (e.g., Be); 0 to 0.4 weight percent zirconium, hafnium and/or titanium; 0 to 0.5 weight percent manganese; no more than 0.001 weight percent strontium; no more than 0.05 weight percent silver and no more than 0.1 weight percent aluminum; any remainder being incidental impurities. For making prototypes, gravity (e.g. sand) cast and HPDC components from the alloy have similar mechanical properties, in particular tensile strength. The temperature dependence of the latter, although negative, is much less so than for some other known alloys.