Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for controlling animal behavior, such as a dog. In an embodiment, a system can a delivery unit that can include an outer housing, first and second electrodes protruding from a back surface of the outer housing, and a position detection system electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode. The position detection system can include an accelerometer configured to detect one of a predetermined distance of the dog's neck with respect to a ground surface, a predetermined motion of the dog's neck with respect to the ground surface, and a predetermined angle of the dog's neck with respect to a level surface.

Abstract: A pitched roof structure including a plurality of roof tiles and a roof aperture in the roof tiles and accommodating a roof component, such as a rooflight, characterised in that precipitation leaking from the vicinity of the roof aperture is directed away from the aperture and under the roof tiles to the roof eave.

Abstract: A pitched roof structure including a plurality of roof tiles and a roof aperture in the roof tiles and accommodating a roof component, such as a rooflight, characterised in that precipitation leaking from the vicinity of the roof aperture is directed away from the aperture and under the roof tiles to the roof eave.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly comprising an electrical connection system for cell voltage monitoring is described. The fuel cell stack (80) has a plurality of fuel cells disposed in a stacked configuration, each cell having a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) sandwiched between an anode flow field plate and a cathode flow field plate. The flow field plates (21) each extend to a lateral face of the fuel cell stack and each has an exposed portion generally coplanar with the lateral face of the fuel cell stack surface. A connector assembly has an array of contacts (83) each configured to bias against, and form electrical contact with, a respective one of selected flow field plates (21) at a contact zone thereof and each contact is biased against its respective flow plate (21) in a direction in the plane of the respective flow field plate. The exposed portion may be an exposed edge of the respective flow field plate and each contact is biased against the exposed edge of its respective flow plate.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly has a plurality of cells in a stack configuration. Each cell comprises a membrane-electrode assembly disposed between an anode flow plate and a cathode flow plate. A current collector plate is disposed at each end of the stack and a compression assembly maintains the stack under compression. At least one of the current collector plates is formed as a printed circuit board having a first face disposed against a cathode flow plate or an anode flow plate of an outermost cell in the stack and a second face opposite the first face. The first face includes an electrically conductive layer disposed on a substrate of the printed circuit board to serve as a stack current collector electrode. Electrical components such as temperature sensors can be mounted on the printed circuit board such that they lie in or adjacent to a flow channel extending along an adjacent face of the anode or cathode flow plate.

Abstract: A system and method of providing help to an application user by generating a context-based help search for publically available help information made available by third parties on public networks. The system and method determine whether a user would benefit from assistance in using a primary computing application and a context of use of the primary computing. A context-based a search query is executed to retrieve publically available network resident help information relating to the needed help, and the results are output to a display.

Abstract: A LLC bidirectional resonant converter comprising: a resonant tank, a first switching circuit connected to the resonant tank via first power conduits, a second switching circuit connected to the resonant tank via second power conduits, a switching element, and at least one switchable inductive element which is arranged by the switching element to be in parallel across the second power conduits when operating in a first mode of operation and arranged by the switching element to be in parallel across the first power conduits when operating in a second mode of operation.

Abstract: A soluble multimeric protein or polypeptide is disclosed that is able to inhibit interaction of leukocyte Fc? receptors (Fc?R) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). The protein or polypeptide comprises two or more linked Fc binding regions, at least one of which is derived from an Fc?R type receptor and, particularly, Fc?RIIa. Also described are polynucleotide molecules encoding the protein or polypeptide and the use thereof in methods of treating a subject for an immune-complex (IC)-mediated inflammatory disease.

Abstract: A soluble multimeric protein or polypeptide is disclosed that is able to inhibit interaction of leukocyte Fc? receptors (Fc?R) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). The protein or polypeptide comprises two or more linked Fc binding regions, at least one of which is derived from an Fc?R type receptor and, particularly, Fc?RIIa. Also described are polynucleotide molecules encoding the protein or polypeptide and the use thereof in methods of treating a subject for an immune-complex (IC)-mediated inflammatory disease.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an electrical device using a non-volatile memory cell, such as an STRAM or RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory element is connected in parallel with a sensor element, where the memory element is configured to be repetitively reprogrammable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory element is programmed to the low resistance state when the sensor element is in a non-operational state and reprogrammed to the high resistance state when the sensor element is in an operational state.

Abstract: One or more cells are charged by measuring one or more cell parameters or changes in said cell parameters, inputting the measured cell parameter(s) or changes in cell parameters into a state of charge estimation model, obtaining a state of charge of the cell(s) from the state of charge estimation model, selecting an allowable temperature rise for the cell(s), determining a charge parameter in accordance with the state of charge of the cell(s) and in accordance with the selected allowable temperature rise for the cell(s), and supplying energy to the cell(s) in accordance with the determined charge parameter. The invention may be embodied as methods, apparatus and computer program products.

Abstract: A disposable dental micro-applicator includes an elongated, rigid, biodegradable handle with first and second ends and an applicator mechanically fastened to the first end of the handle. The applicator includes a chemically resistant application tip.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an electrical device using a non-volatile memory cell, such as an STRAM or RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory element is connected in parallel with a sensor element, where the memory element is configured to be repetitively reprogrammable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory element is programmed to the low resistance state when the sensor element is in a non-operational state and reprogrammed to the high resistance state when the sensor element is in an operational state.

Abstract: I have developed a unique pharmaceutical composition containing Omega-3 essential fatty acids and advantageously an optional corticosteroid and/or topical anesthetic. The composition is useful in a method for treating anal disorders such as fissures and ulcers, hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, and colon-rectal disorders such as procto-sigmoiditis by topical application to or proximate the affected area.

Abstract: A battery management system includes a sensing module, a feeding module, a control module, and a common line adapted for connection to a battery when in use. In some embodiments, a battery management apparatus for managing a substring of cells in a string of cells includes a DC bus, a multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit operative to selectively couple nodes of the substring of cells to the DC bus, a DC/DC converter circuit having a first port configured to be coupled across a plurality of cells of the string and a second port coupled to the DC bus, the DC/DC converter operative to transfer energy between the first and second ports, a sensor circuit coupled to the DC bus, and a controller circuit configured to connect to a communications bus and operatively associated with the multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit, the DC/DC converter and the sensor circuit.

Abstract: A micro-applicator includes a body and a tip holder located at an end of the body. A spring-loaded plunger extends through the body such that when sufficient force is applied to the end of the plunger extending out of the body, the plunger extends into the tip holder to eject a tip held therein. Another micro-applicator includes a grip, a tip holder located at an end of the grip and a spring-biased ejector configured such that compression of the spring causes the ejector to extend through tip holder and eject a tip held therein. Another micro-applicator includes a body, including a grip portion and a tip holding portion. The tip holding portion is configured to hold a disposable dental tip. A spring-biased ejector located within the body allows quick and efficient ejection of the disposable dental tip.

Abstract: A dental base and disposable tray includes a base with a plurality of disposable tip holders and a disposable tray mating portion. The disposable tray includes a work surface with mixing wells, an instrument holder and disposable tip holders. The disposable tray also includes a base mating portion. When the base and disposable tray are mated together, the disposable tray protects the base from being contaminated by materials or instruments held on or in the work surface.

Abstract: A brush is injection molded in a multipart mold. The bristles of the brush are sequentially molded integrally with the base or handle. The bristles are extremely small and are injection molded in a unique molds. The bristle portion of the mold consists of a series a plates or semi-sphere cups, each of which is drilled with a diminutive drill bit. The plates and cups are then assembled so that the bores of the plates and cups are aligned to form the bristle containing portion of the mold. The mold portion for the bristles is injection molded with a first resin material. Then base or handle producing portion of the mold is injected with a second resin material. The selection of applicable resins, seize of bristles, spacing of bristles, viscosity of the to-be-dispensed fluid all considered in the defining of the amount of liquid to be carried and dispensed by the brush.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fc?RIIa transgenic non-human animal model for autoimmune disease, particularly arthritis. This invention also provides a method of using this model to screen compounds that can reduce aberrant immune activity including aberrant immune complex formation aberrant immune complex clearance and immune complex induced inflammation. This invention also provides means of using this model to treat or prevent autoimmune disease.

Abstract: A dental cartridge for dispensing a dental material having a body portion made of a material transparent to at least a portion of the visible light spectrum and opaque to the actinic light of the dental material contained therein. The dental cartridge is supplied with a to-be driven piston which is constructed of two affixed parts in tandem, a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion is more resilient than the rearward portion. The rearward portion is affixed to the forward portion by a peg system that fits into the forward portion.