Abstract: A die (13, 213, 313) is supported in a die holder (381) such as a frame or an adapter (18, 518) supported in a frame such that it is operational use in a material deforming operation. One or both of the die and the die holder have at least one gas passage which is substantially closed by at least part of the die. Gas such as pressurised air is directed into an end of the gas passage opposite the die via a hose (42, 542) connected to a gas source. If the die is broken or loose leak paths are available for the escape of gas past the die to or from atmosphere. A pressure sensor (41) connected to the hose detects the change in pressure of the gas and the magnitude of that pressure is used to determine the die condition. Alternatively a flow rate sensor is used to detect a change in the flow rate of the gas in order to determine the condition of the die.

Abstract: Cells incorporating a synthetic molecule construct of the structure F—S1—S2-L where: F—S1 is an aminoalkylglycoside where F is a mono-, di-, tri- or oligo-saccharide and S1 is 2-aminoethyl, 3-aminopropyl, 4-aminobutyl, or 5-aminopentyl; S2 is —CO(CH2)2CO—, —CO(CH2)3CO—, —CO(CH2)4CO— or —CO(CH2)5CO—; and L is phosphatidylethanolamine.

Abstract: Functional-lipid constructs of the structure F-S-L are disclosed, wherein F comprises a tyrosine or histidine residue, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L and L is a lipid. The functional residue may be iodinated and used to radiolabel a biological entity with 1251 and the iodinated constructs are used in a non-invasive method of monitoring the distribution of a biological entity in vivo.

Abstract: A modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, a modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. The modular system includes a plurality of manifold segments. Each of the manifold segments further comprises a plurality of fluid ports adapted to connect to a heat exchanger fin for a battery cell. Each manifold segment corresponds to a battery stack comprised of a plurality cells and heat exchanger fins. At least one manifold clip is provided for securing two adjacent manifold segments together. The manifold clip bridges the coupling joint and engages retention features on each of the two manifold segments in order to inhibiting separation longitudinally between the two manifold segments. A plurality of manifold clips are configured to secure a plurality of manifold segments together accommodate a plurality of battery stack configurations.

Abstract: An interactive computer system and method for recruiting potential employee candidates. A user interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI) is provided on a computering device connected to a network for tracking and storing an employee candidate lifecycle with a potential employer. The GUI is preferably configured and operational to provide interactive promotional materials regarding an employment opportunity with a potential employer and establish a first video conference between the candidate and at least one representative of the potential employer.

Abstract: A die (13, 213, 313) is supported in a die holder (381) such as a frame or an adapter (18, 518) supported in a frame such that it is operational use in a material deforming operation. One or both of the die and the die holder have at least one gas passage which is substantially closed by at least part of the die. Gas such as pressurized air is directed into an end of the gas passage opposite the die via a hose (42, 542) connected to a gas source. If the die is broken or loose leak paths are available for the escape of gas past the die to or from atmosphere. A pressure sensor (41) connected to the hose detects the change in pressure of the gas and the magnitude of that pressure is used to determine the die condition. Alternatively a flow rate sensor is used to detect a change in the flow rate of the gas in order to determine the condition of the die.

Abstract: Synthetic molecule construct of the structure F—S1—S2-L where F is an O-linked mono-, di-, tri- or oligo-saccharide, S1 is 2-aminoethyl, 3-aminopropyl, 4-aminobutyl, or 5-aminopentyl, S2 is —CO(CH2)2CO—, —CO(CH2)3CO—, —CO(CH2)4CO— or —CO(CH2)5CO—, and L is a diacyl- or dialkyl-glycerophospholipid.

Abstract: A technique facilitates the reliable connection of cables in subsea environments. A cablehead system is designed to reliably connect cables to subsea components while providing long term protection of the connection in potentially harsh, subsea environments. The cablehead system comprises a cable clamp housing which may be coupled to a bulkhead assembly by a cavity housing which provides space for routing of internal communication lines. One or more additional protective components are incorporated into the cablehead system to ensure a reliable connection and to further protect the internal communication lines from exposure to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, a modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. The modular system includes a plurality of manifold segments. Each of the manifold segments further comprises a plurality of fluid ports adapted to connect to a heat exchanger fin for a battery cell. Each manifold segment corresponds to a battery stack comprised of a plurality cells and heat exchanger fins. At least one manifold clip is provided for securing two adjacent manifold segments together. The manifold clip bridges the coupling joint and engages retention features on each of the two manifold segments in order to inhibiting separation longitudinally between the two manifold segments. A plurality of manifold clips are configured to secure a plurality of manifold segments together accommodate a plurality of battery stack configurations.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing game transactions in an online game to acquire virtual currency. One method includes an operation for detecting a request from a player to purchase virtual currency for use in the online game. Cash or credit is received, in an online transaction, to make the purchase of the virtual currency. The virtual currency of the online game is not redeemable for cash or credit so the virtual currency cannot be considered gambling proceeds. The method further includes an operation for crediting the player with an amount of virtual currency based on the amount of the received cash or credit.

Abstract: A method of operation of an electric turbocompounding system for a reciprocating engine comprises the steps of retrieving from the engine ECU data pertaining to engine condition, retrieving from a set of turbine efficiency data an optimum turbogenerator speed at the engine condition, setting a desired turbogenerator set speed based on the engine condition and on a speed at which turbine efficiency is deemed to be optimum, measuring an output voltage of the turbogenerator, comparing the measured voltage with a pre-determined voltage range and where the measured voltage falls outside of the pre-determined voltage range, adjusting the turbogenerator set speed to reduce or increase the output voltage to within the pre-determined voltage range.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining whether a mission has occurred. The disclosed systems and methods utilize event models that represent a sequence of tasks that an entity could or must take in order to successfully complete the mission. As a specific example, an event model may represent the sequence of tasks a malicious insider may complete in order to exfiltrate sensitive information. Most event models include certain tasks that must be accomplished in order for the insider to successfully exfiltrate an organization's sensitive information. Many of the observable tasks in the attack models can be monitored using relatively little information, such as the source, time, and type of the communication. The monitored information is utilized in a traceback search through the event model for occurrences of the tasks of the event model to determine whether the mission that the event model represents occurred.

Abstract: The preparation and use of fluorescent cell markers of the structure F—S1—S2-L is described where F is a fluorophore, S1—S2 is a spacer linking F to L, and L is a diacyl lipid.

Abstract: The FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a flashing light safety helmet Of general height, weight, width and length of Standard safety helmets. While the invention has been particularly shown And described with respect to the illustrated embodiments thereof, It will be understood by those skilled in the art That the foregoing and other changes in form and details May be made therein without departing from The spirit and scope of the invention.

Abstract: A system for transferring data files between a host device and a secondary device can include a bridge device forming at least a portion of the secondary device. The bridge device can have a de-multiplex (de-MUX) data path with an input coupled to a host interface (I/F), a first output coupled to a storage I/F and a second output coupled to a processor I/F. A controller circuit can have control inputs coupled to receive configuration commands from the processor I/F and control outputs coupled to control terminals of the de-MUX data path. The controller circuit enables and maintaining a data path between the host I/F and the first output of the de-MUX data path for a predetermined number of data transfers in response to at least a first configuration data input.

Abstract: A milking inflation formed of a food grade approved thermoplastics material of a Shore A hardness of between about 60 to 90, the inflation (7) having a region (8) adapted to, in use, engage with the teat of an animal, this teat engagement portion (8) having a reduced wall thickness (12) to provide flexibility. A method of forming a milking inflation whereby the inflation is moulded in a mould (1, 2) which has a core (3) in a mould cavity (4). The moulded inflation (7) is separated from the core (3) by introducing air between the core (3) and inflation (7) to inflate the inflation and enable separation of the inflation from the core. A method of monitoring the age of an inflation by monitoring change in the colour of the inflation to determine ageing of the inflation.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of nodes forming a network, the plurality of nodes comprising source nodes and destination nodes; wherein a propagation limit restricts the travel of link-state information transmitted by the sources nodes to a subset of destination nodes within the network. A network-layer protocol provided at a layer above that of the network facilitates communication between nodes within and outside of this subset of nodes.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing game transactions in an online game to acquire virtual currency. One method includes an operation for detecting a request from a player to purchase virtual currency for use in the online game. Cash or credit is received, in an online transaction, to make the purchase of the virtual currency. The virtual currency of the online game is not redeemable for cash or credit so the virtual currency cannot be considered gambling proceeds. The method further includes an operation for crediting the player with an amount of virtual currency based on the amount of the received cash or credit.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic molecules that spontaneously and stably incorporate into lipid by-layers, including cell membranes. Particularly, although not exclusively, the invention relates to the use of these molecules as synthetic membrane anchors or synthetic molecule constructs to effect qualitative and quantitative changes in the expression of cell surface antigens.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic molecules that spontaneously and stably incorporate into lipid by-layers, including cell membranes. Particularly, although not exclusively, the invention relates to the use of these molecules as synthetic membrane anchors or synthetic molecule constructs to effect qualitative and quantitative changes in the expression of cell surface antigens.