Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus and a system for testing the cognitive ability of a rodent, comprising a testing chamber, a retarding zone connected to the entrance chamber and including at least one obstacle configured to slow down the rodent's movement to the entrance chamber, and an optional transfer chamber connected to the entrance chamber via the retarding zone for transfer of the rodent to and from an area external to the apparatus. The testing chamber comprises an entrance chamber, a plurality of corridors each connected to the entrance chamber via a corridor's first end portion, and at least one odor diffuser for diffusing odors in the plurality of corridors.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a part made from composite material includes the steps of: applying, to a tool, layers of prepreg composite material for constituting a preform; installing a cover on the preform and sealingly connecting this cover to the tool with sealant; applying a vacuum to the enclosure delimited by the cover and the tool containing the preform; and heating the assembly to a given temperature for a predetermined time period in order to polymerise the layers of prepreg composite material. Also, a step of applying at least one silicone patch to geometrically complex zones of the tool and/or the preform may be performed before installing the cover. The cover may include at least one polyimide and/or at least one compound from the phthalonitrile family.

Abstract: A method comprising the cooling of the feed natural-gas (15) in a first heat exchanger (16) and the introduction of the cooled feed natural-gas (40) in separator flask (18). The method further comprising dynamic expansion of a turbine input flow (46) in a first expansion turbine (22) and the introduction of the expanded flow (102) into a splitter column (26). This method includes sampling at the head of the splitter column (26) a methane-rich head stream (82) and sampling in the compressed methane-rich head stream (86) a first recirculation stream (88). The method comprises the formation of at least one second recirculation stream (96) obtained from the methane-rich head stream (82) downstream from the splitter column (26) and the formation of a dynamic expansion stream (100) from the second recirculation stream (96).

Abstract: A variable stator vane for a compressor guide vane is provided. The vane includes a blade and a pivot. The pivot includes an internal pivot element and a pivot cap. The blade and the internal pivot element are each made from a composite material. At least one contact surface of the pivot cap is metallic.

Abstract: A method comprising the cooling of the feed natural-gas (15) in a first heat exchanger (16) and the introduction of the cooled feed natural-gas (40) in separator flask (18). The method further comprising dynamic expansion of a turbine input flow (46) in a first expansion turbine (22) and the introduction of the expanded flow (102) into a splitter column (26). This method includes sampling at the head of the splitter column (26) a methane-rich head stream (82) and sampling in the compressed methane-rich head stream (86) a first recirculation stream (88). The method comprises the formation of at least one second recirculation stream (96) obtained from the methane-rich head stream (82) downstream from the splitter column (26) and the formation of a dynamic expansion stream (100) from the second recirculation stream (96).

Abstract: A method comprising the cooling of the feed natural-gas (15) in a first heat exchanger (16) and the introduction of the cooled feed natural-gas (40) in separator flask (18). The method further comprising dynamic expansion of a turbine input flow (46) in a first expansion turbine (22) and the introduction of the expanded flow (102) into a splitter column (26). This method includes sampling at the head of the splitter column (26) a methane-rich head stream (82) and sampling in the compressed methane-rich head stream (86) a first recirculation stream (88). The method comprises the formation of at least one second recirculation stream (96) obtained from the methane-rich head stream (82) downstream from the splitter column (26) and the formation of a dynamic expansion stream (100) from the second recirculation stream (96).

Abstract: The present invention concerns an in vitro assay for determining the activation status of endogenous CDK4 in eukaryotic cells, said assay comprising the steps of: providing eukaryotic cells maintained in a quiescent state, said eukaryotic cells comprising a cyclin D/CDK4 fusion protein, wherein the CDK4 part of the fusion protein is present in a hypophosphorylated form; inducing proliferation of said eukaryotic cells; isolating the cyclin D/CDK4 fusion protein from said eukaryotic cells; and measuring the activation status of said isolated cyclin D/CDK4 fusion protein, thereby determining the activation stats of endogenous CDK4 in said eukaryotic cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable stator vane for a compressor guide vane, the vane (10) comprising a blade (50) and at least one pivot (20; 21), the pivot (20; 21) comprising a internal pivot element (40a, 40b; 41a, 41b) and a pivot cap (30; 31), the blade (50) and the internal pivot element (40a, 40b; 41a, 41b) each being made from a composite material, at least one contact surface (36, 39) of the pivot cap (30; 31) being metallic.

Abstract: For use as or in connection with a set-top box, a digital TV broadcast signal is decoded by processing its audio stream into and read from a FIFO buffer. According to certain embodiments, fullness of the FIFO buffer is compared to a reference fullness, which can be updated based on changes to the bit rate of the audio stream. In response to the FIFO buffer fullness, the set top box regulates the rate at which the audio stream is decoded. The disclosed decoding methods do not need to rely on the accuracy or presence of a system time encoded into the broadcast signal.

Abstract: A method comprising the cooling of the feed natural-gas (15) in a first heat exchanger (16) and the introduction of the cooled feed natural-gas (40) in separator flask (18). The method further comprising dynamic expansion of a turbine input flow (46) in a first expansion turbine (22) and the introduction of the expanded flow (102) into a splitter column (26). This method includes sampling at the head of the splitter column (26) a methane-rich head stream (82) and sampling in the compressed methane-rich head stream (86) a first recirculation stream (88). The method comprises the formation of at least one second recirculation stream (96) obtained from the methane-rich head stream (82) downstream from the splitter column (26) and the formation of a dynamic expansion stream (100) from the second recirculation stream (96).

Abstract: The invention relates to use of compositions in therapeutics containing a compound having general formula (I): Wherein R, R1, R2, X and n are as described herein.

Abstract: A method of plating via hole in a substrate includes providing a substrate having a first side and a second side and a plurality of through substrate via holes; depositing a first seed layer on the first side of the substrate; applying a foil on the first seed layer of the substrate closing the first ends of the plurality of via holes; electro-chemical plating of the second side of the substrate; and removing the foil.

Abstract: Substituted 4-phenyl-2-aminothiazole derivatives, processes for preparing the same, and the use thereof as corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists.

Abstract: Therefore, a method of plating wafer via holes in a wafer is provided. A substrate (200) having a first and second side and a plurality of wafer via holes (210) is provided. Each via hole comprises a first and second end extending between the first and second side. A first seed layer (220) is deposited on the first side of the 5 wafer (200). A foil (250) is applied on the first seed layer (220) of the wafer closing the first ends of the plurality of wafer via holes (210). The second side of the wafer (200) is electro-chemically plated and the foil (250) is removed.

Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a compound of general formula (I) in which R1 represents either a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or a cycloalkylalkyl group, or an optionally substituted phenylalkyl group, or an alkenyl group, X represents a hydrogen atom or one or more substituents chosen from halogen atoms and trifluoromethyl, alkyl and alkoxy groups, R2 represents one or more substituents chosen from halogen atoms, optionally substituted alkoxy and optionally substituted amino. The compounds of this invention exhibit therapeutic utility.

Abstract: For use as or in connection with a set-top box, a digital TV broadcast signal is decoded by processing its audio stream into and read from a FIFO buffer. According to certain embodiments, fullness of the FIFO buffer is compared to a reference fullness, which can be updated based on changes to the bit rate of the audio stream. In response to the FIFO buffer fullness, the set top box regulates the rate at which the audio stream is decoded. The disclosed decoding methods do not need to rely on the accuracy or presence of a system time encoded into the broadcast signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of compositions in therapeutics containing a compound having general formula (I): Wherein R, R1, R2, X and n are as described herein.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive trench such as a through-silicon-via in a silicon wafer is disclosed. The method includes depositing a mask over a wafer surface; patterning the mask to expose a portion of the wafer; exposing the wafer to a first etching step in which a first portion of the trench is formed; exposing the wafer to an second etching step in which a tapered second portion of the trench is formed, where the first portion has a continuously non-increasing width from the wafer surface to the second portion; and filling the trench with a conductive material. A silicon wafer including such a conductive trench is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a compound having general formula (I): Wherein R, R1, R2, X and n are as described herein. Also disclosed and claimed in certain of the embodiments herein are the methods of preparation of compound of formula (I) and its use in therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a compound having general formula (I): Wherein R, R1, R2, X and n are as described herein. Also disclosed and claimed in certain of the embodiments herein are the methods of preparation of compound of formula (I) and its use in therapeutics.