Abstract: A household appliance apparatus, in particular a cooktop apparatus, includes a temperature sensor unit which includes a photodiode designed to detect incident infrared radiation and to convert the incident infrared radiation into a measurement signal. The measurement signal is amplified by an amplifier of an amplifier unit. A compensation unit at least partially compensates for a temperature influence as the infrared radiation is converted into the measurement signal and/or the measurement signal is amplified.

Abstract: A method—implemented in vitro—for the diagnosis and/or prognosis, preferably in the early stage, of benign or malignant neoplasms of the biliary tract is provided. The method is based on the selection and measurement of the hypermethylation levels of a genetic locus in samples of nucleic acids extracted from tumor tissues and from minimally and/or non-invasive matrices from patients with BTC and a relative comparison of the hypermethylation levels with levels of the same marker in non-tumor samples. A kit for carrying out the above method is also provided.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes an electrode array for transdermal stimulation of a sensory nerve that itself innervates a body part distal to a worn location of the wearable electronic device. The transdermal stimulation is configured to induce an electrical current or voltage that evokes a sensory impression at an area innervated by the sensory nerve, not at the stimulated sensory nerve itself. In one implementation, the wearable electronic device takes a finger ring form factor worn on a proximal phalanx of an index finger. In this configuration, the wearable electronic device can stimulate a portion of a branch of the median nerve extending through the index finger. Upon stimulation of the median nerve, a user wearing the finger ring may perceive pressure applied to the user's fingertip.

Abstract: A method—implemented in vitro—for the diagnosis and/or prognosis, preferably in the early stage, of benign or malignant neoplasms of the biliary tract is provided. The method is based on the selection and measurement of the hypermethylation levels of a genetic locus in samples of nucleic acids extracted from tumor tissues and from minimally and/or non-invasive matrices from patients with BTC and a relative comparison of the hypermethylation levels with levels of the same marker in non-tumor samples. A kit for carrying out the above method is also provided.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes an electrode array for transdermal stimulation of a sensory nerve that itself innervates a body part distal to a worn location of the wearable electronic device. The transdermal stimulation is configured to induce an electrical current or voltage that evokes a sensory impression at an area innervated by the sensory nerve, not at the stimulated sensory nerve itself. In one implementation, the wearable electronic device takes a finger ring form factor worn on a proximal phalanx of an index finger. In this configuration, the wearable electronic device can stimulate a portion of a branch of the median nerve extending through the index finger. Upon stimulation of the median nerve, a user wearing the finger ring may perceive pressure applied to the user's fingertip.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: A remote control for controlling machinery that includes a multifunction identifier device incorporating key and starter button functions, the multifunction identifier device including a central body, in which electronic elements are housed, which is assembled with a bearing, the central body including a central part which is closed in the lower portion by an additional part inside which there is housed a magnet, the multifunction identifier device being coupled to an external push button panel by an adjustment ring.

Abstract: An ion beam manipulator including a suppression electrode, a ground electrode connected to the suppression electrode in a parallel, spaced-apart relationship therewith by three electrically insulating connectors, the connectors being spaced 120 degrees apart from one another around a circumference of the suppression electrode and the ground electrode, a plurality of linkages extending from the electrically insulating connectors, at least one of the linkages including a pair of parallel support arms connected at a first end to a corresponding one of the electrically insulating connecters by a first pair of universal joints and connected at a second end to a bracket by a second pair of universal joints, and a drive shaft extending from the bracket, the drive shaft coupled to an actuator configured to extend and retract the drive shaft along a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A remote control for controlling machinery that includes a multifunction identifier device incorporating key and starter button functions, the multifunction identifier device including a central body, in which electronic elements are housed, which is assembled with a bearing, the central body including a central part which is closed in the lower portion by an additional part inside which there is housed a magnet, the multifunction identifier device being coupled to an external push button panel by an adjustment ring.

Abstract: A control device for industrial machinery that includes a conventional mini-joystick comprising a drive shaft; a casing at least partially covering said the conventional mini-joystick; a plate element resting on the casing, the plate element including a central through hole allowing the passage of the drive shaft; and a hollow tubular runner internally comprising the drive shaft such that when the runner moves the drive shaft likewise moves; wherein the interaction between the runner and the plate element make the device highly sensitive when being used in industrial environments, and where the use of a conventional mini-joystick results in a small and portable device.

Abstract: A gift container that can be personalized at home or businesses. The container has two transparent sections: a bottom section (1) and a top section (2). The top section (2) is sized slightly larger than the bottom section (1) so as to slide over the bottom section (1) to form a closed container. Pre-printed labels (8) or (13) are printed on high gloss paper, personalized using a computer program and inserted into the containers so as to be visible from the container's side(s) (5). Candy (7), chocolates, flower petals, toys and other objects are placed into the container for giving as gifts. Additionally, gift container holders (10) and (15) hold the containers and give a more festive appearance. The container is particularly well suited for lay people who like to give personalized gifts, as well as businesses wishing to market themselves or supply clients or employees with personalized gifts.