Abstract: A motorcycle footrest that is configured to be operably coupled to a motorcycle and provide an additional footrest member for a rider to place their feet during operation of the motorcycle. The motorcycle footrest of the present invention includes a coupling member wherein the coupling member is undulated in shape having a contiguous upper portion and lower portion. The lower portion has an aperture formed therethrough and is of suitable size to accommodate a footpeg standoff therethrough. The coupling member includes an offset member contiguous therewith. A first arm support member is rotatably secured to the offset member and includes a first end and second end. A second arm support member is secured to the second end of the first arm support member. A footrest member is secured to the second end of the second support arm member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air nozzle device (10) for a vehicle (1) comprising a housing (11) defining an interior volume and having an air inlet (12) at one side, an air discharge opening (14) at a second side and an air flow channel (18) through the housing (11) for transporting a flow of air between the air inlet and the air discharge opening, the device (10) further comprising a user-actuated manual mechanism (32), a vertical air flow directing arrangement (22) pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the vertical direction of the air flow and a transverse air flow directing arrangement (24) having a first transverse air flow module (26) and a second transverse air flow module (27), said first transverse air flow module (26) and said second transverse air flow module (27) being arranged spaced apart, as seen in a transverse direction (Y), and independently pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the transverse direction of the air flow, wherein the device

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air nozzle device (10) for a vehicle (1) comprising a housing (11) defining an interior volume and having an air inlet (12) at one side, an air discharge opening (14) at a second side and an air flow channel (18) through the housing (11) for transporting a flow of air between the air inlet and the air discharge opening, the device (10) further comprising a user-actuated manual mechanism (32), a vertical air flow directing arrangement (22) pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the vertical direction of the air flow and a transverse air flow directing arrangement (24) having a first transverse air flow module (26) and a second transverse air flow module (27), said first transverse air flow module (26) and said second transverse air flow module (27) being arranged spaced apart, as seen in a transverse direction (Y), and independently pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the transverse direction of the air flow, wherein the device

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air nozzle device (10) for a vehicle (1) comprising a housing (11) defining an interior volume and having an air inlet (12) at one side, an air discharge opening (14) at a second side and an air flow channel (18) through the housing (11) for transporting a flow of air between the air inlet and the air discharge opening, the device (10) further comprising a user-actuated manual mechanism (32), a moveable first linkage assembly (34), a moveable second linkage assembly (36), a shutoff mechanism (40) configured to regulate the air flow, a first air flow adjustment arrangement (22) and a second air flow adjustment arrangement (24), each being pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the direction of the air flow, wherein said user-actuated manual mechanism (32) is configured to permit manual operation of the first air flow adjustment arrangement (22), the second air flow adjustment (24) and the shutoff mechanism (40) from the outside of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating a multi-dimensional surface model of a geometric structure. The system includes a device including at least one sensor configured to collect a set of location data points corresponding to respective locations on or enclosed by a surface of the geometric structure, and a computer-based model construction system coupled to the device. The computer-based model construction system is configured to generate a working volume based on the set of location data points, calculate a dilated field for the working volume, define a dilated surface based on the dilated field, calculate an eroded field for the working volume based on the dilated surface, and define an eroded surface based on the eroded field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air nozzle device (10) for a vehicle (1) comprising a housing (11) defining an interior volume and having an air inlet (12) at one side, an air discharge opening (14) at a second side and an air flow channel (18) through the housing (11) for transporting a flow of air between the air inlet and the air discharge opening, the device (10) further comprising a user-actuated manual mechanism (32), a moveable first linkage assembly (34), a moveable second linkage assembly (36), a shutoff mechanism (40) configured to regulate the air flow, a first air flow adjustment arrangement (22) and a second air flow adjustment arrangement (24), each being pivotably connected to said housing and configured to adjust the direction of the air flow, wherein said user-actuated manual mechanism (32) is configured to permit manual operation of the first air flow adjustment arrangement (22), the second air flow adjustment (24) and the shutoff mechanism (40) from the outside of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating a multi-dimensional surface model of a geometric structure. The system includes a device including at least one sensor configured to collect a set of location data points corresponding to respective locations on or enclosed by a surface of the geometric structure, and a computer-based model construction system coupled to the device. The computer-based model construction system is configured to generate a working volume based on the set of location data points, calculate a dilated field for the working volume, define a dilated surface based on the dilated field, calculate an eroded field for the working volume based on the dilated surface, and define an eroded surface based on the eroded field.

Abstract: The invention combines the fields of comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) analysis and SNP array analysis. It relates to methods for detecting and mapping genetic abnormalities associated with various diseases. In particular the invention provides a method for simultaneously performing array CGH and SNP array analysis on a genomic DNA sample comprising contacting a nucleic acid array which comprises a first probe set and a second probe set with a genomic DNA sample, comprising a test and reference sample, under hybridisation conditions, comparing the amount of test sample and reference sample hybridised to the hybridisation probes of the first probe set, comparing the amount of test sample and reference sample hybridised to the hybridisation probes of the second probe set; and using the data obtained to determine the copy number of at least one locus; and at least one SNP in the genomic DNA sample.

Abstract: Fuel rods of fuel assemblies of a boiling water reactor are tested for leaks. A plurality of fuel assemblies are each arranged adjacent to one another in a cell of the upper core grid of the boiling water reactor. A hood is placed above a plurality of cells A water sample is taken from each of the cells, and the water samples from a plurality of cells forming a group are combined and tested for the presence of radioactive fission products A plurality of groups are analyzed simultaneously in a number, which number corresponds to the number of groups, of measurement channels. Where a result of a group is positive, the cells of the group are tested separately by the measurement channels. Those fuel assemblies of a cell that is found positive are tested individually outside the hood.

Abstract: Fuel rods of fuel assemblies of a boiling water reactor are tested for leaks. A plurality of fuel assemblies are each arranged adjacent to one another in a cell of the upper core grid of the boiling water reactor. A hood is placed above the fuel assemblies of a plurality of cells, which form a division for simultaneously heating the fuel assemblies of this division. At least one water sample is taken from each cell of this division, and the water samples from a plurality of cells forming a group are combined and tested for the presence of radioactive fission products contained in the water sample. A plurality of groups are analyzed simultaneously and independently of one another in a number, which number corresponds to the number of groups, of measurement channels of an analysis device. Where a result of a group is positive, the water samples from the cells which are located in this group are fed separately to the analysis device and are analyzed separately in a corresponding number of measurement channels.

Abstract: A radiation system includes a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam having an energy suitable for treating tissue, an imager operatively associated with the radiation source, and a PET imager located adjacent to the imager. A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source coupled to the first ring, an imager operatively associated with the radiation source, a second ring located adjacent to the first ring, and a PET imager coupled to the second ring. A radiation system includes a structure having a first side, a second side, a first opening located on the first side, a second opening located on the second side, and a bore extending between the first opening and the second opening, a radiation source located outside the bore, and a PET imager located within or adjacent to the bore.

Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support, and a positioning system for positioning the patient support, wherein the positioning system is capable of placing the patient support such that a point on the patient support is at a location, and rotating the patient support about a vertical axis that intersects the point, wherein the positioning system includes a first arm and a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and the patient support is rotatably coupled to the second arm. A patient support system includes a first base portion rotatable about a first vertical axis, a second base portion rotatably coupled to the first base portion such that the second base portion is rotatable relative to the first base portion about a second vertical axis, a first arm coupled to the second base portion, a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and a patient support rotatably coupled to the second arm.

Abstract: A regulatable continuously variable transmission in which one multiple-jet nozzle (4) is used for supplying cooling and lubricant oil to the variator. The flow diameter (9, 10) of the nozzle (4) is created so that a stationary flow exists in the nozzle (4) and the continuity equation results in a constant value.

Abstract: A regulatable continuously variable transmission in which one multiple-jet nozzle (4) is used for supplying cooling and lubricant oil to the variator. The flow diameter (9, 10) of the nozzle (4) is created so that a stationary flow exists in the nozzle (4) and the continuity equation results in a constant value.

Abstract: A method for testing whether fuel rods of fuel assemblies resting on a working base and under water, of a nuclear reactor are leaking is disclosed. The method includes heating at least one first fuel assembly of a first division of fuel assemblies for driving radioactive fission products out of a defective fuel rod contained in the first fuel assembly. The first fuel assembly is continuously tested by extracting samples of water and continuously degassing the water removed from an area around the first fuel assembly even during the heating resulting in gas. A radioactivity of gaseous fission products released in the gas is continuously recorded. A fuel assembly belonging to a second division of fuel assemblies is heated only if the first fuel assembly belonging to the first division of fuel assemblies has been tested. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for testing whether fuel rods of fuel assemblies resting on a working base and under water, of a nuclear reactor are leaking is disclosed. The method includes heating at least one first fuel assembly of a first division of fuel assemblies for driving radioactive fission products out of a defective fuel rod contained in the first fuel assembly. The first fuel assembly is continuously tested by extracting samples of water and continuously degassing the water removed from an area around the first fuel assembly even during the heating resulting in gas. A radioactivity of gaseous fission products released in the gas is continuously recorded. A fuel assembly belonging to a second division of fuel assemblies is heated only if the first fuel assembly belonging to the first division of fuel assemblies has been tested. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.