Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) comprises a power supply/atomizer portion (12) and a replaceable liquid reservoir portion (14) which is coupleable with the power supply/atomizer portion (12). The liquid reservoir portion comprises a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid and the power supply/atomizer portion comprises a power supply (18) and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir when operated by the power supply. The power supply/atomizer portion comprises a penetrating element (40) that is configured to penetrate the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion, and a wick (30). The wick (30) is attached to the penetrating element and is configured so that a portion (31) of the wick entering the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion has a U-shape.

Abstract: Among other things, product data is repeatedly communicated from an application on a device associated with a retail location to a server of a platform controlled independently of the application on the device. The product data identifies (a) current numbers of units of products available for retail customers at the retail location and (b) purchasing behavior of retail customers of the retail location with respect to combinations of the products. The retail location is repeatedly restocked with additional units of products to maintain the products in an in-stock state, the additional units have been received in deliveries made from one or more upstream product distribution entities based on predictions facilitated by the server of future demand for the products by retail customers of the retail location.

Abstract: The gases temperature supplied to a patient when the patient is undergoing treatment such as oxygen therapy or positive pressure treatment for conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is often measured for safety and to enable controlling of the humidity delivered to the patient. The invention disclosed is related to measurement of properties, particularly temperature (thermistor), of gases flowing through a heated tube, supplying gases to a patient, which utilises the heating wire within the tube.

Abstract: A remote CCTV module for a wireless monitoring system includes a communications interface configured to transmit data to a server over a wireless telecommunications network; a sensor interface configured to receive sensor data from a sensor; a CCTV camera; and a controller. The controller controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a first frequency; processes the sensor data to detect an event in an environment proximate to the module, and in response to detecting the event, controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is higher than the first frequency.

Abstract: A power train for an amphibian operable in land and marine modes includes a prime mover having an integral speed change transmission, at least a first land propulsion unit, at least a first marine propulsion unit, and a power transmission unit including a drive member configured to couple the prime mover to the at least first marine propulsion unit, wherein the prime mover is arranged to drive the at least first land propulsion unit through/via the integral speed change transmission in the land mode, and the prime mover is arranged to drive the at least first marine propulsion unit through/via the power transmission unit in both the marine mode and the land mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuously variable transmission (1000, 8000) for a bicycle comprising: input means (1100, 2100, 3100), output means (1300, 2300, 3300, 4300, 300, 6300), and transmission means (1200) connecting the input means to the output means, wherein the output means comprise output controlling means (1340, 2340, 3340, 4340, 5340, 6340) controlling a gear ratio of the output means, wherein the continuously variable transmission is a V-belt type continuously variable trans mission.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions of non-naturally occurring enzymes to enable microbial syringol utilization with GcoAB.

Abstract: Methods for drilling a wellbore into a subterranean formation include preparing a drilling fluid and circulating the drilling fluid in the wellbore while drilling in the subterranean formation, forming a filtercake from the drilling fluid, creating or encountering one or more fractures in the subterranean formation while drilling, and allowing a portion of the filtercake formed to at least partially seal the one or more fractures while continuing the drilling.

Abstract: A plumbing access cover includes a cap and an escutcheon. The cap has a cap body. The escutcheon has an annular flange and a retention collar for receiving the cap body. An engagement on the retention collar is provided for engaging the cap body, thereby releasably securing the cap body within the retention collar. The plumbing access cover is used to over a protruding plumbing cleanout.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harbouring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session.

Abstract: Among other things, information is received, from two or more competitor merchants offering products to customers, about one or both of a current price and units of inventory of each of the products. The information about the current prices and units of inventory of the product offered by the two or more competitor merchants is provided through a communication network for presentation to one or more customers.

Abstract: A nerve regeneration device comprising a bioresorbable conduit and a matrix contained therein having elongate pores aligned with the longitudinal axis of the conduit. The matrix comprises collagen, fibronectin, laminin-1, and laminin-2, wherein the amount, by weight, of laminin-1 or laminin-2 is greater than the amount of fibronectin in the matrix.

Abstract: A compound according to Formula IA and IB, reversibly convertible under photochromic and electrochromic conditions between a ring-open isomer A and a ring-closed isomer B is provided. For substitutent groups, Z is N, O or S; each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, or halo; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, a polymer backbone, alkyl or aryl; or, when both R2 together form —CH?CH— and form part of a polymer backbone; each R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl; each R4 is aryl; and each R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) comprises a power supply/atomizer portion (12) and a replaceable liquid reservoir portion (14) which is coupleable with the power supply/atomizer portion (12). The liquid reservoir portion comprises a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid and the power supply/atomizer portion comprises a power supply (18) and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir when operated by the power supply. The power supply/atomizer portion comprises a penetrating element (40) that is configured to penetrate the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion, and a wick (30). The wick (30) is attached to the penetrating element and is configured so that a portion (31) of the wick entering the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion has a U-shape.

Abstract: An amphibious motorcycle with a hull that provides desirable buoyancy for the vehicle to float while in the water and yet allows the vehicle to lean/turn during use on land is provided. The amphibious motorcycle has a front wheel with a front suspension system and a rear wheel with a rear suspension system. Also included can be at least one wheel retraction system that is operable to move the front wheel and/or the rear wheel between a deployed position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on land and a retracted position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on or in the water. The amphibious motorcycle also has a hull that can have a center portion with a center bow and two oppositely disposed and spaced apart side portions each with a side bow.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as a CGRP receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Antibodies that bind to the circumsporozoite protein (CSP) of Plasmodium falciparum. Use of such antibodies as anti-malarial agents, to confer protection against infection by malarial parasites such as P. falciparum by insect vector transmission. Diagnosis of malaria using anti-CSP antibodies. Methods of determining efficacy of candidate vaccine compositions in development and testing of anti-malarial vaccines.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus user interface is described which presents animated information related to the management of the apparatus. The user interface is provided on a display screen of the apparatus. The animated illustrations can correspond to operational modes, warnings, user instructions, fault conditions, status, menu options, and the like. The animations can include a sequence of images shown in rapid succession which depict moving icons or objects, scrolling text, flashing colors, or any combination of these or the like. The user interface can combine static information along with animations.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle power train having an engine (2) with an output shaft (4), driving an input member (6) of a variable speed change transmission (11). The speed change transmission, which may be a continuously variable transmission is arranged to drive road wheels through an output member (8). The engine also drives a marine propulsion unit (24). The axis of the output member (8) is above the axis of the input member (6). Four wheel drive may be provided (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A gripping device for retaining a cable includes a base, two opposed gripping arms projecting from the base towards respective end portions along an insertion direction and mutually spaced apart along a transversal direction perpendicular to the insertion direction. The gripping arms include retaining portions configured to receive the cable therebetween and insertion portions configured to allow insertion of the cable towards the retaining portions. The gripping device includes first protrusions projecting from the retaining portions, extending along a first direction angled with respect to the insertion direction and configured to act on the cable to retain the cable between the retaining portions. The gripping device includes second protrusions projecting from the insertion portions and extending along a second direction angled with respect to the insertion direction, where each of the second protrusions being tapered along the insertion direction towards the respective end portion.