Abstract: A scaffolding system includes a guardrail ledger having an elongated support member, a ledger head coupled to a first end of the elongated support member, and a hook ledger head coupled to a second end of the elongated support member. The hook ledger head is formed to include a first prong and a second prong configured to extend into a scaffolding rosette of a vertical scaffolding post to assist in the installation of the guardrail ledger prior to assembly of a work platform for an upper level of the scaffolding system.

Abstract: A beam assembly for a scaffold system includes a support beam configured to couple with a plurality of modular components to allow the beam assembly to be built around a variety of different sized and shaped structures. The support beam having an upper attachment mount, a lower attachment mount, and a web member extending between and interconnecting the upper attachment mount and the lower attachment mount. The support beam having a plurality of holes of differing diameters to allow for the modular coupling with other scaffolding components.

Abstract: This method is implemented within a digital processor by: a) searching an internal register (R1, R2, R3, ... R(n)) of the processor which content (b0, b1, b2, ... b(n)) changes over time; b) extracting at a given time n bits from the register, n ? 1; c) using the n bits extracted at step b) as bit(s) for forming a random number of N bits to be generated; d) reiterating (250) steps a) to c) until obtaining the N bits of the random number; and e) providing the random number to an application circuit or software. In order to increase randomness, the method further comprises a selection (240), by a random of pseudo-random process, of the n bits of the register which will be extracted, and/or a selection (230), by a random of pseudo-random process, of one register among a plurality of internal registers (R1, R2, R3, ...

Abstract: A scaffold ledger providing a raised support surface of the elongate structural member with the opposed ledger heads being downwardly and outwardly offset. Each ledger head includes cover flaps that extend the raised support surface above the ledger heads in a cover position. The scaffold ledger cooperates with scaffold posts and scaffold planks to allow for a continuous work platform above an intermediate scaffold support post and/or across supporting ledgers.

Abstract: A scaffold clamp cooperates with a scaffold ledger to accommodate aligned placement of the scaffold clamp to the ledger at modular positions in the length of the ledger. The scaffold clamp includes an inwardly directed alignment lug sized for receipt in one or more clamp locating holes provided in the length of the ledger at modular positions. This arrangement provides accurate securement of the clamp to the ledger at predetermined modular positions and reduces problems that can occur with respect to erection of the scaffold system.

Abstract: A modified scaffold component for use in modular scaffold systems allows securement to vertical uprights in a conventional manner and allows a work surface to pass over supporting uprights (if desired) to form a continuous work surface where securement of the modified scaffold component is below and does not interrupt the work surface.

Abstract: A system for spoiling banknotes arranged in a block formation within a container. The apparatus of the system comprises spoiling fluid contained within a receptacle located within the container. Also provided are structure configured to release the fluid from the receptacle and structure configured to direct the released fluid over and along one entire side of the block of banknotes. A manifold having at least one channel or groove provides directional structure along which the spoiling fluid travels. The spoiling fluid is dispersed from the manifold along an edge thereof onto the banknotes.

Abstract: Displaying a graphical user interface on a second-screen device. The graphical user interface can include a partial video stream displayed in a video display area on a touchscreen of the second-screen device and a contextual panel in an active display area on the touchscreen. The contextual panel can include content associated with the partial video stream. The displayed partial video stream can be associated with a video stream displayed by a primary display with the two displayed video streams being associated with the same content and substantially synchronized.

Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate tubular member having a drive rod slidably disposed therein. A support member is operably coupled to a distal end of the drive rod. A pouch is attached to the support member and has a closed end and an open end. The pouch may be releasably coupled to the support member. An end effector is repositionable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. The support member may include an expandable member.

Abstract: A modified scaffold component for use in modular scaffold systems allows securement to vertical uprights in a conventional manner and allows a work surface to pass over supporting uprights (if desired) to form a continuous work surface where securement of the modified scaffold component is below and does not interrupt the work surface.

Abstract: The present application provides an effective cooperation of scaffold planks and ledger members of a scaffold system to provide a work platform that is adaptable to different requirements and configurations. In one embodiment a rail portion of a scaffold plank is received in an upwardly opening U-shaped cavity of a ledger. In this way a portion of the work surface over laps with the ledger.

Abstract: An application on a second-screen device can receive an advertisement stream and an interactive component. The application can display at least a partial display of the advertisement stream and the interactive component in a video display area on the second-screen device. The displayed advertisement stream can be associated with an advertisement stream being displayed by a primary display with the two advertisement streams being associated with the same content and substantially synchronized.

Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate tubular member having a drive rod slidably disposed therein. A support member is operably coupled to a distal end of the drive rod. A pouch is attached to the support member and has a closed end and an open end. The pouch may be releasably coupled to the support member. An end effector is repositionable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. The support member may include an expandable member.

Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate tubular member having a drive rod slidably disposed therein. A support member is operably coupled to a distal end of the drive rod. A pouch is attached to the support member and has a closed end and an open end. The pouch may be releasably coupled to the support member. An end effector is repositionable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. The support member may include an expandable member.

Abstract: Displaying a graphical user interface on a second-screen device. The graphical user interface can include a partial video stream displayed in a video display area on a touchscreen of the second-screen device and a contextual panel in an active display area on the touchscreen. The contextual panel can include content associated with the partial video stream. The displayed partial video stream can be associated with a video stream displayed by a primary display with the two displayed video streams being associated with the same content and substantially synchronized.

Abstract: An application on a second-screen device can receive an advertisement stream and an interactive component. The application can display at least a partial display of the advertisement stream and the interactive component in a video display area on the second-screen device. The displayed advertisement stream can be associated with an advertisement stream being displayed by a primary display with the two advertisement streams being associated with the same content and substantially synchronized.

Abstract: A module arrangement (5) according to an embodiment of the invention consists of a plurality of membrane modules (6) arranged in a two dimensional array (7) and extending between upper and lower block-type manifolds (8) and (9), respectively. The array of modules is further divided into sub-groups of modules (10) separated from each other by space (11) extending transversely across the membrane array (7). An integrated support frame (12) is positioned in the space (11) between the sub-groups (10) and is fixed to the upper and lower manifold blocks (8) and (9) to form an integrated support structure within the module array (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a finings formulation comprising pectin and methods of using pectin in a fining process to produce fined beverages, particularly beers.