Abstract: A protective helmet with a second shell having a top end connected to a top portion of a first shell such as to allow relative movement between the first shell and the bottom end of the second shell about a connection between the top end and the top portion along two opposed directions. Two connecting members are each connected to a respective side portion of the first shell at a fixed location and are each connected to the bottom end of the second shell through a respective connection allowing relative movement therebetween. An adjustment mechanism is connected to the second shell and has a movable portion movable between an unlocked position free of the connecting members to allow relative movement between the first and second shells and a locked position in engagement with the connecting members to prevent relative movement between the first and second shells along at least one of the opposed directions.

Abstract: A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment comprises: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the nonbody-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user.

Abstract: A molded piece 25 of abradable material for use in the manufacture of a segment of an abradable ring seal for a turbomachine includes a mixture of epoxy resin and crosslinking agent. The piece 25 has a curved shape and dimensions adapted to correspond to a receiver provided for that purpose in the inner surface of a casing of a fan of a turbomachine. A process for the manufacture of such a piece is also described.

Abstract: A segment of an abradable ring seal for a turbomachine, includes: a reinforcing support; a composite fabric including fibres impregnated with polymerised resin, and a track of abradable material. The composite fabric is interposed between the reinforcing support 71 and the track of abradable material and is bonded to the reinforcing support, on the one side, and to the track of abradable material, on the other side. The segment of an abradable ring seal has a resistance to tearing in a direction perpendicular to the interface between the track of abradable material and the composite fabric, on the one hand, and between the composite fabric and the reinforcing support, on the other hand, greater than 5.106 newtons per square meter. A process for the manufacture of such a segment is also described.

Abstract: A system and method for automated detection of age related macular degeneration and other retinal abnormalities which may have a retinal scanner capable of obtaining retinal data from a subject. The retinal scanner may be coupled to a central processing unit (CPU) which may have memory storing CPU-executable instructions which may detect retinal abnormalities. When the CPU receives retinal data from the retinal scanner, the system may perform CPU-executable instructions for detecting retinal abnormalities. The system may analyze the retinal data to determine one or more healthy areas and, based on the analyzed healthy area, the system may detect abnormalities in the retinal data.

Abstract: A helmet, which includes an injection molded shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the injection molded shell including a first main body portion and a second main body portion, wherein the first and second main body portions are formed of a first material; and a first molded hinge portion formed intermediate the first and second main body portions, the molded hinge portion adapted to allow the first main body portion and the second main body portion to move relative to each other.

Abstract: A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment includes: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the non-body-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a method of performing multiple transactions through a single near field communication (NFC) tap. The method includes storing, at a linking application in a wireless device, a plurality of application identifiers (AIDs) that identify a plurality of applications to be processed in a single NFC tap. The method can further include detecting, by a wireless device reader, a linking application AID in the wireless device that identifies the linking application upon interfacing the wireless device with the wireless device reader through the single NFC tap. The method can include accessing, by the wireless device reader, the plurality of AIDs using the linking application. The method can further include processing the plurality of applications associated with the plurality of AIDs through the single NFC tap.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of treating individuals having sarcoidosis or a sarcoidosis-related disease or disorder, using placental cells, e.g., the placental stem cells and placental multipotent cells (PDACs) described herein. Also provided herein are kits comprising said cells or a composition thereof.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes systems, methods, and computer readable media for utilizing one or more preferred application lists in a wireless device reader. A transaction terminal designates compatible application identifiers, where each of the compatible application identifiers is respectively associated with a transaction application that is compatible with the transaction terminal. A proximity payment system environment (PPSE) application is configured to store user preferred application identifiers, where each user preferred application identifier is respectively associated with a to transaction application stored on the mobile wireless device. A wireless device reader for receives the compatible application identifiers from the transaction terminal, and stores the compatible application identifiers in preferred applications lists (PALs).

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for connecting PCI-ordered agents based on fully independent networks. The system and method are free of PCI topology constraints, so that the system and method can be implemented in an inexpensive and scalable way. The method disclosed is used to handle and transport PCI-ordered traffic on a fabric. Based on the actual ordering requirement of the set of PCI agents, the fabric includes two, three, or four independent networks.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active filter device for a power supply comprising a source having a source of current iS and a voltage VE, a power converter presenting an input inductor L, a power switch T controlled by a chopper signal and delivering an output voltage VS, and a load, the device being characterized in that it includes an active filter converter (10) for generating at its output a compensation current minus harmonics of the source current due to the chopping, in response to an input signal representative of the chopping of the power converter.

Abstract: A tag assembly is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag including a primary antenna to a flexible surface such as fabric, textile or an item of clothing. The tag assembly has a receptacle including a frame for securely holding the RFID tag, a secondary antenna, and attachment means for attaching the frame to the surface, wherein the frame forms part of the secondary antenna. A method of attaching an RFID tag to a flexible surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for cabling management in a cluster is disclosed. The cluster comprises at least two computer racks, each rack comprising at least one component device, each component device comprising at least one connector. The method comprises determining at least one external logical link between at least two connectors of the cluster, each of the connectors belonging to a different computer cabinet, and generating a list of logical interconnections comprising the at least one external logical link. The method further comprises identifying locations of he connectors. The method further comprises determining a cable path linking the connectors according to the list of logical interconnections and creating a list of physical interconnections comprising at least the cable path.

Abstract: Computations are performed on shared datasets in a distributed computing cluster using aggressive speculation and a distributed runtime that executes code transactionally. Speculative transactions are conducted with currently available data on the assumption that no dependencies exist that will render the input data invalid. For those specific instances where this assumption is found to be incorrect—that the input data did indeed have a dependency (thereby impacting the correctness of the speculated transaction)—the speculated transaction is aborted and its results (and all transactions that relied on its results) are rolled-back accordingly for re-computation using updated input data. In operation, shared state data is read and written using only the system's data access API which ensures that computations can be rolled-back when conflicts stemming from later-determined dependencies are detected.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit (1) mounted on a vehicle with an adjustable platform which is supported by two mechanically separate arms actuated by a separate hydraulic lifting device (5, 6). The hydraulic unit has the supply and return and preferably includes a balance valve (21) for controlling lowering of the platforms; a flow divider (22) enabling a division of the supply fluid into two flows having an identical flow rate, and each supplying one of the hydraulic lifting devices; and a resetting solenoid valve (23) that, when the operator controls the resetting of the hydraulic lifting devices, regardless of the operation direction and position thereof, and isolates one of the hydraulic devices (6) in order to immobilize the same while the other hydraulic lifting device (5 or 6) is adjusted.

Abstract: A control method implemented in a power converter including an inverter connected to a synchronous electric motor including permanent magnets, the electric motor being modeled in the power converter by a mathematical model of currents in the electric motor expressing a flux current and a torque current on the basis of magnetic-saturation parameters. The control method identifies magnetic-saturation parameters during a learning procedure including applying a static voltage signal and a high-frequency voltage signal along an axis of the flux and/or an axis of the torque of the motor to cause an oscillation of the current on the axis of the flux and/or on the axis of the torque.

Abstract: The transport installation with an aerial cable (2) for moving along a path, comprises a maintenance vehicle (1) provided with a gondola (4) mounted on a suspending rod (5) connected to the cable (2) by means of a fastener (9). The maintenance vehicle (1) moreover comprises a gangway (6) mounted on the suspending rod (5). A guiding rod (11) is fixed to the gangway (6) at one of its ends, and is connected to the cable (2) at its opposite end. The gangway (6) has a structure extending in the direction of displacement of the maintenance vehicle (1), and is pivotingly mounted on the suspending rod (5) so as to form an articulated bascule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat for a chair-lift installation composed of a seating part (1) and a back (2) and further including a support arch (3) intended to be connected to a carrier cable, a safety bar (4) mounted to tilt with respect to the seat between a lowered position and a raised position and provided with a horizontal bar (5). According to the invention, the seat includes, at least one of the side flanks a tilting device (8) arranged so that the horizontal bar (5) of the safety bar (4) makes, in a side plane, a non circular motion facilitating the passage from the lowered position to the raised position and vice versa.

Abstract: Methods of treating individuals having sarcoidosis or a sarcoidosis-related disease or disorder using placental cells are described. Also describe are kits comprising placental stem cells or a composition thereof that can be used in methods of treating sarcoidosis or a sarcoidosis-related disease or disorder.