Abstract: Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas A-D, I-IV and Z, their use as activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes (isoforms) and to these compounds for use in a method for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds as defined herein, which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes (isoforms) and to therapies using these activators. In particular, the invention relates to these activator compounds for use in a method for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes (isoforms) are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds as defined herein, which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes (isoforms) and to therapies using these activators. In particular, the invention relates to these activator compounds for use in a method for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes (isoforms) are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: Interfaces for electrical (e.g., lighting) devices involve use of electrically conductive edge contacts arranged on or protruding from edges of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that provide or facilitate electrical connections to first and second externally accessible electrical contacts, such as may include threaded and foot contacts of a lighting device including a screw-shaped male base. First and/or second edge contacts of a PCB may protrude through first and second openings in a housing to form first and second externally accessible contact, or directly engage first and second externally accessible contact elements associated with (e.g., retained by) the housing. A contact element retained by a housing may define a slot in the interior of the housing to directly engage an edge contact of the PCB. Electric power is supplied to the PCB via edge contacts without need for intervening wires or soldered connections.

Abstract: A diffuser for a lighting device comprises a diffuser region, a hook element and a nose element. A light fixture comprises a housing with an opening and a diffuser as described above, in which the nose element extends through the opening, optionally further comprising an accessory including at least one spring element engaging the hook element. A light fixture structure comprises a housing defining an opening and an first attachment element comprising a nose element, a hook element and a connection region, and optionally further comprising a diffuser engaging a first portion of the hook element, and/or an accessory which engages a second portion of the hook element. An eyeball accessory comprises first and second housing elements pivotably attached to each other. An accessory for a light fixture comprises a housing member and a spring element engageable with a fixture.

Abstract: Interfaces for electrical (e.g., lighting) devices involve use of electrically conductive edge contacts arranged on or protruding from edges of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that provide or facilitate electrical connections to first and second externally accessible electrical contacts, such as may include threaded and foot contacts of a lighting device including a screw-shaped male base. First and/or second edge contacts of a PCB may protrude through first and second openings in a housing to form first and second externally accessible contact, or directly engage first and second externally accessible contact elements associated with (e.g., retained by) the housing. A contact element retained by a housing may define a slot in the interior of the housing to directly engage an edge contact of the PCB. Electric power is supplied to the PCB via edge contacts without need for intervening wires or soldered connections.

Abstract: Interfaces for electrical (e.g., lighting) devices involve use of electrically conductive edge contacts arranged on or protruding from edges of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that provide or facilitate electrical connections to first and second externally accessible electrical contacts, such as may include threaded and foot contacts of a lighting device including a screw-shaped male base. First and/or second edge contacts of a PCB may protrude through first and second openings in a housing to form first and second externally accessible contact, or directly engage first and second externally accessible contact elements associated with (e.g., retained by) the housing. A contact element retained by a housing may define a slot in the interior of the housing to directly engage an edge contact of the PCB. Electric power is supplied to the PCB via edge contacts without need for intervening wires or soldered connections.

Abstract: A diffuser for a lighting device comprises a diffuser region, a hook element and a nose element. A light fixture comprises a housing with an opening and a diffuser as described above, in which the nose element extends through the opening, optionally further comprising an accessory including at least one spring element engaging the hook element. A light fixture structure comprises a housing defining an opening and an first attachment element comprising a nose element, a hook element and a connection region, and optionally further comprising a diffuser engaging a first portion of the hook element, and/or an accessory which engages a second portion of the hook element. An eyeball accessory comprises first and second housing elements pivotably attached to each other. An accessory for a light fixture comprises a housing member and a spring element engageable with a fixture.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for reversibly inhibiting stem cell differentiation wherein a compound of formula (I) is contacted with a stem cell. The invention further provides a method for preparing a culture medium, a culture medium supplement and a composition comprising a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A diffuser for a lighting device comprises a diffuser region, a hook element and a nose element. A light fixture comprises a housing with an opening and a diffuser as described above, in which the nose element extends through the opening, optionally further comprising an accessory including at least one spring element engaging the hook element. A light fixture structure comprises a housing defining an opening and an first attachment element comprising a nose element, a hook element and a connection region, and optionally further comprising a diffuser engaging a first portion of the hook element, and/or an accessory which engages a second portion of the hook element. An eyeball accessory comprises first and second housing elements pivotably attached to each other. An accessory for a light fixture comprises a housing member and a spring element engageable with a fixture.

Abstract: Interfaces for electrical (e.g., lighting) devices involve use of electrically conductive edge contacts arranged on or protruding from edges of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that provide or facilitate electrical connections to first and second externally accessible electrical contacts, such as may include threaded and foot contacts of a lighting device including a screw-shaped male base. First and/or second edge contacts of a PCB may protrude through first and second openings in a housing to form first and second externally accessible contact, or directly engage first and second externally accessible contact elements associated with (e.g., retained by) the housing. A contact element retained by a housing may define a slot in the interior of the housing to directly engage an edge contact of the PCB. Electric power is supplied to the PCB via edge contacts without need for intervening wires or soldered connections.

Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to devices for detecting and signaling the presence of urine or another electrically conducive liquid in an undergarment, fabric, or other thin material. Preferred devices include a clip configured to safely and releasably secure a liquid detecting sensor to a fabric or undergarment, wherein said sensor is operably coupled to a detection device that emits a notification signal when liquid is present in the fabric.

Abstract: Novel pyrazolopyridine-4-yl pyridazinone derivatives serve as phosphodiesterase inhibitors and are useful compounds for use in pharmaceutical products. Specifically, the compounds of the present invention are pyrazolopyridine-4-yl pyridazinone derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): (Example: 6-(2-ethyl-7-methoxy-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-4-yl)-5-methyl-4, 5-dihydro-3(2H)-pyridazinone).

Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to devices for detecting and signaling the presence of urine or another electrically conducive liquid in an undergarment, fabric, or other thin material. Preferred devices include a clip configured to safely and releasably secure a liquid detecting sensor to a fabric or undergarment, wherein said sensor is operably coupled to a detection device that emits a notification signal when liquid is present in the fabric.

Abstract: Novel pyrazolopyridine-4-yl pyridazinone derivatives serve as phosphodiesterase inhibitors and are useful compounds for use in pharmaceutical products. Specifically, the compounds of the present invention are pyrazolopyridine-4-yl pyridazinone derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): (Example: 6-(2-ethyl-7-methoxy-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-4-yl)-5-methyl-4, 5-dihydro-3(2H)-pyridazinone).