Abstract: A differentiation system for differentiating cells includes an input device configured to receive holographic image data of a microscopic particle in suspension, holographic image data processing logic for converting the holographic image data to the frequency domain by performing a Fourier transform of the holographic image data, and a recognizer configured to determine characterization features of the holographic image data of the microscopic particle in the frequency domain for characterization of the microscopic particle, the characterization features comprising rotationally invariant features.

Abstract: A clinical event management and communications system for use in augmenting the electronic health records (EHRs) of a healthcare facility, which uses interfaces to access the same, for enhancing nurse and other healthcare provider decision-making and communications of patient event and other information.

Abstract: A method for controlling at least two turbocompressors (1.1, 2.1), each having a control device (1.2, 2.2) for maintaining a distance relative to a surge limit curve (P1, P2) of the respective turbocompressor; wherein a first distance (A1.1, A2.1) is determined for each turbocompressor from its surge limit curve; wherein the distance to be maintained can be trimmed relative to this first distance in the control devices; and wherein the distance (A2.2) of a control device (2.2) to be maintained is trimmed relative to its first distance (A2.1) based on a trimming (A1.1?A1.2) of another control device (1.2) in such a way that a total process variable (dV/dt) remains substantially constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying an unpurified phase, containing a target product, preferably (meth)acrylic acid, water, and at least one impurity differing from the target product and from water comprising: a) crystallizing the target product and water; b) separating the crystals from the mother liquor created in step a); c) melting at least part of the separated crystals to form a melt; and d) recycling at least part of said melt to step b). The invention further relates to a method for the production of a purified phase, containing a target product and water, a method for the production of a polymer based on (meth)acrylic acid, polymers that may be obtained by means of said method, chemical products, such as fibers or molded bodies, and the use of polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable measuring device for measuring the salinity, the acidity (pH) or other chemical and physical parameters on different types of surfaces (9) such as inner and outer surfaces of tubes and surfaces of floors, walls, ceilings and such like, whereby the measuring device comprises electronic circuits (2), a measuring unit and a housing (4) in which a test chamber (10) has been formed, whereby the test chamber is provided with: 1) a first opening that can be positioned against a surface to be tested, 2) a second opening through which a fluid such as de-ionized water can be introduced into the test chamber, 3) a resilient seal (11) for sealing the test chamber there where it is brought against the test surface area, 4) a number of sensors (5) taken up in the test chamber that are connected to the electronic circuits and the measuring unit for indicating the value of the shemical or physical parameter to be measured of a solution contained in the test chamber, characterized in that t

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying an unpurified phase, containing a target product, preferably (meth)acrylic acid, water, and at least one impurity differing from the target product and from water comprising: a) crystallizing the target product and waters; b) separating the crystals from the mother liquor created in step a); c) melting at least part of the separated crystals to form a melt; and d) recycling at least part of said melt to step b). The invention further relates to a method for the production of a purified phase, containing a target product and water, a method for the production of a polymer based on (meth)acrylic acid, polymers that may be obtained by means of said method, chemical products, such as fibers or molded bodies, and the use of polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable measuring device for measuring the salinity, the acidity (pH) or other chemical and physical parameters on different types of surfaces (9) such as inner and outer surfaces of tubes and surfaces of floors, walls, ceilings and such like, whereby the measuring device comprises electronic circuits (2), a measuring unit and a housing (4) in which a test chamber (10) has been formed, whereby the test chamber is provided with: 1) a first opening that can be positioned against a surface to be tested, 2) a second opening through which a fluid such as de-ionized water can be introduced into the test chamber, 3) a resilient seal (11) for sealing the test chamber there where it is brought against the test surface area, 4) a number of sensors (5) taken up in the test chamber that are connected to the electronic circuits and the measuring unit for indicating the value of the shemical or physical parameter to be measured of a solution contained in the test chamber, characterized in that t

Abstract: A method for controlling at least two turbocompressors (1.1, 2.1), each having a control device (1.2, 2.2) for maintaining a distance relative to a surge limit curve (P1, P2) of the respective turbocompressor; wherein a first distance (A1.1, A2.1) is determined for each turbocompressor from its surge limit curve; wherein the distance to be maintained can be trimmed relative to this first distance in the control devices; and wherein the distance (A2.2) of a control device (2.2) to be maintained is trimmed relative to its first distance (A2.1) based on a trimming (A1.1?A1.2) of another control device (1.2) in such a way that a total process variable (dV/dt) remains substantially constant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ship propulsion unit with drive devices in the hull and all underwater pod, which is located outside of the hull and which has a front propeller and a rear propeller as well as torque transmitting devices between the drive devices and the propellers. The torque transmitting devices contain: a torque transmitting shalt that is shared by both propellers and serves to transmit torque from the drive devices into the underwater pod; front transmission devices, which are placed in the underwater pod and which are located between the shared torque transmitting shaft or both propellers and the front propeller, and; rear transmission devices that are located between the shared torque transmitting shaft of both propellers and the rear propeller. The invention also relates to a ship propulsion method during which a front propeller and a rear propeller, which are assigned to an underwater pod located outside of the hull, are driven by drive devices in the hull via torque transmitting devices.

Abstract: A method of controlling memory allocation in a computer system (1) comprising physical memory (3), at least one storage device (7, 9, 10) and at least one processing unit (2) and arranged to implement virtual memory, which computer system is capable of enabling at least two processes associated with respective instances (14, 17) of application programs to be running, only one active process being enabled to receive input from a user at any one time, comprises selecting at least one of the processes to be at least partially transferred from physical memory (3) to a storage device (7, 9, 10). Processes are selected by monitoring which processes have been inactive for longer than a pre-determined time interval.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of acyclic nucleosides such as valomaciclovir stearate comprising the acid hydrolysis of an intermediate of the formula II: where X is a leaving group or an optionally protected guanine moiety, R1 is a hydroxy protecting group or a —C(═O)C1-C22 alkyl ester group; R2 and R3 are independently lower alkyl or benzyl, or R2 and R3 taken together are —CH2CH2— or —CH2CH2CH2— or —CH2CH2CH2CH2—; to the corresponding aldehyde of the formula III: and the reduction of the aldehyde to the corresponding alcohol of the formula IV: by the addition of a borohydride or borane aldehyde reducing agent, characterised in that the borohydride or borane aldehyde reducing agent is introduced under acid conditions.

Abstract: Intraocular lens comprising a central optical body and haptics attached to or formed integrally with said optical body wherein the haptics are attached to the optical body via connecting members separating the haptic plane from the optical plane by a distance b which is at least half the thickness of the optical body.

Abstract: A toilet comprises a pan, a trap which normally retains water as a gas seal, and an outlet. The trap is arranged for movement, during flushing of the toilet, in a manner which causes the retained water to transfer by gravity to the outlet. In one aspect, the trap comprises a length of flexible hose having a curved portion which retains water as the gas seal.

Abstract: A toilet comprises a pan, a trap which normally retains water as a gas seal, and an outlet. The trap is arranged for movement, during flushing of the toilet, in a manner which causes the retained water to transfer by gravity to the outlet. In one aspect, the trap comprises a length of flexible hose having a curved portion which retains water as the gas seal.

Abstract: A method of preparing the enantiomers of O-demethyltramadol and the use of the enantiomers as pain-killing drugs are described.

Abstract: A method of separating the racemate of tramadol is disclosed.

Abstract: An intraocular lens includes an optical lens body and haptics extending outwardly from the optical lens body. Each of the haptics is defined by a plane and includes at least a portion having a cross-section which is non-symmetrical with respect to the plane of the haptic.

Abstract: An intraocular lens that includes an optical lens body and haptics extending outwardly from the optical lens, said haptics extending at about a zero degree of angulation with respect to the lens body when not under compression and at least one haptic having at least one segment which is formed so that upon compression of the haptics under conditions similar to implantation said at least one segment will create a torque which causes the lens to vault in only one predetermined direction and to a predetermined angulation greater than zero.

Abstract: Air is vented from steam-charged heating pipes of a tubular rotary dryer via connector pipes and a collecting pipe which is disposed circumferentially around the dryer drum. Holding blocks provided with inwardly-biased rollers support the collecting pipe for longitudinal movement on the exterior wall of the dryer drum.