Abstract: A sensing unit for a differential scanning calorimeter includes a superposition of layers of a thermoelectric arrangement, a layer of an electrical heater arrangement and a layer of an absolute temperature measurement arrangement. The thermoelectric arrangements, the electrical heater arrangements and the absolute temperature measurement arrangements are symmetrically arranged on a sample-side and a reference-side of the sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates aqueous composition comprising a mucoadhesive polymer and clay particles and methods of treating or preventing infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a finished part comprising: a step of placing a trimmed finishing shell inside a heated mold chosen from a first mold referred to as a female mold and a second mold referred to as a male mold in the form of a punch, a step of heating a structural part made of a composite material up to its melting point, a step of placing the structural part on the finishing shell, a step of shaping the structural part against the finishing shell by means of the male mold in the form of a punch cooperating with the female mold, such that the finishing shell is fixed to the structural part that was shaped to obtain the finished part.

Abstract: A roller-based height adjustment system for levelling and repositioning an instrument, which is to be relocated at a desired vertical elevation with respect to a ground reference, comprises a frame, for supporting the instrument, and mounted wheel assembly. The wheel assembly further comprises a rotary shaft with threaded end portions, lead screw nuts, swing levers, rods and wheels. The roller-based height adjustment system allows to relocate an instrument at a desired vertical elevation, where an instrument can be a subunit of a bigger interconnected instrument system. The roller-based height adjustment system facilitates height adjustment of each of the subunits, such that they are aligned in relation to one another and can be coupled accurately. Furthermore, the roller-based height adjustment system reduced the manual work needed to relocate the subunits of an instrument system.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods to facilitate seek functionality in real-time streaming and playback of digital media. In particular, the present technology provides for generating an index for a digital media file encoded in a non-streaming format, determining a portion of the digital media file to transcode, and transcoding the portion of the digital media file to a proxy format based on the index.

Abstract: A train coach layout adapted for wheelchair access to a cabin of a train coach includes a plurality of cabins. The location of the cabin is different from an extremity of the train coach. The train coach layout includes a partition wall section of the train coach arranged with a triangular shape extending from a corridor of the train coach towards the cabin accessible by wheelchair. Each of two adjacent cabins include one partition wall corresponding to one side of the triangular shape. The cabin also includes a cabin access door, has dimensions and orientations to both allow movement of wheelchair and minimize loss of space in cabin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a duct for an optical fiber cable. The duct includes a tubular wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a longitudinal bore. A plurality of strength elements is disposed within the tubular wall. The plurality of strength elements is formed from yarns that are not combustible at a temperature below 900° C. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method of forming such a duct. In the method, a flame retardant polymeric composition is extruded to form the tubular wall, and the plurality of strength elements are embedded in the tubular wall. It is expected that the combination of an optical fiber cable having a flame retardant rating and such a duct will maintain the flame retardant rating when the optical fiber cable is disposed within the longitudinal bore of the duct.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods to facilitate seek functionality in real-time streaming and playback of digital media. In particular, the present technology provides for generating an index for a digital media file encoded in a non-streaming format, determining a portion of the digital media file to transcode, and transcoding the portion of the digital media file to a proxy format based on the index.

Abstract: A door hinge for a laboratory instrument door, the door hinge comprising a hollow body with a first longitudinal axis and a curved side wall comprising a track. At least a part of the track is inclined relative to the first longitudinal axis. The door hinge further comprises a linear guiding element with a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis. At least a part of the linear guiding element is arranged in the hollow. The linear guiding element and the hollow body are rotatable against each other. The door hinge further comprises a body comprising a protruding pin. The body is movably attached to the linear guiding element so that the body is movable in two opposite directions along the second longitudinal axis and the protruding pin is movable on the track.

Abstract: A burn chamber (1) for conducting a burn test of a cable (2) includes a housing (10) for housing the cable (2) during cable burn testing, a supporting device (20) for supporting the cable (2), and the supporting device (20) being arranged in the burn chamber (1), a burner (30) being configured to produce a flame which is suitable to ignite the cable (2). The supporting device (20) is arranged in the burn chamber (1), and the burner is arranged in the burn chamber (1) at a distance above a bottom of the burn chamber (1). A surface of an inner wall (11) of the housing (10) is configured to have an emissivity in a range between 0.7 and 1.0.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates aqueous composition comprising a mucoadhesive polymer and clay particles and methods of treating or preventing infection.

Abstract: A spark gap arrangement with at least three electrodes and with at least two holding frames, which are arranged flat one on top of the other, wherein each of the holding frames has an edge that surrounds a recess for accommodating at least one electrode, wherein at least one receptacle opening is made in the edge of at least one holding frame, in which opening a control element is arranged, and wherein the holding frames are arranged offset relative to one another around their central axis perpendicular to the plane of the holding frame, in such a way that the receptacle opening of a first holding frame is located above an electrode which is accommodated in a second holding frame arranged underneath, so that the control element arranged in the receptacle opening of the first holding frame makes contact with the electrode accommodated in the second holding frame arranged underneath.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods to facilitate seek functionality in real-time streaming and playback of digital media. In particular, the present technology provides for generating an index for a digital media file encoded in a non-streaming format, determining a portion of the digital media file to transcode, and transcoding the portion of the digital media file to a proxy format based on the index.

Abstract: A potting material as for use in membrane separation modules maybe provided consisting of a tin alloy having a melting point of from 210 to 230° C., wherein the tin alloy consists, on a metals basis, of: from 95 to 97 wt. %; and from 3 to 5 wt. % of the combination of Silver (Ag) with at least one of Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), or Germanium (Ge).

Abstract: According to various aspects of the disclosure, a valve assembly for a vacuum chamber housing may have: a valve housing, which has a substrate transfer gap; a valve flap, which is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, thus enabling said flap to be rotated into a first position and into a second position, wherein the axis of rotation is arranged in the substrate transfer gap, and wherein the substrate transfer gap is extended longitudinally along the axis of rotation; wherein the valve flap closes the substrate transfer gap in the first position and is arranged adjacent to the substrate transfer gap in the second position.

Abstract: A multi-spark gap for an overvoltage protector, having multiple electrodes and insulation elements arranged between the electrodes, a holding arrangement for mechanical holding and for making electrical contact with the electrodes of the multi-spark gap, wherein the holding arrangement has at least a first electrically conductive clamping element, a second electrically conductive clamping element, and a first electrically conductive connecting element, wherein the electrodes are arranged between the first clamping element and the second clamping element, wherein the first clamping element makes electrical contact with the first electrode of the multi-spark gap, and wherein the second clamping element makes electrical contact with the last electrode of the multi-spark gap, and wherein the at least first connecting element mechanically connects the first clamping element and the second clamping element to one another.

Abstract: A multi-spark gap having both a high power-follow current extinguishing capacity as well as a relatively low protective level in which a distance x1 between a first electrode and an adjacent second electrode, which together form a first individual spark gap, is larger than respective distances x2 between other adjacent electrode pairs of additional individual spark gaps. The distance x1 is at least 0.5 mm and the distances x2 of the additional individual spark gaps are at most 0.2 mm. Additionally, an ignition aid for igniting the first individual spark gap is provided, which aid has at least a resistive ignition element and a voltage-limiting element, wherein the ignition element is connected to an electric-arc combustion chamber of the first individual spark gap and is electrically connected on the one side to the first electrode and on the other side via the voltage-limiting element to the second contact element.

Abstract: A web of film material wound about a central longitudinal axis to provide a roll, the film material including a conformable base film comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface. The web of film material further includes an adhesive layer including a first surface bonded to the second surface of the base film and an opposite second surface, a release liner releasably attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer, and a protective film layer releasably attached to the first surface of the conformable base film.

Abstract: An assembly for delivering an analyte sensor comprising a sensor control device. The sensor control device comprises an electronics housing with a shell having a first aperture and a first interface, and a mount having a second aperture and second interface, wherein the housing has an interior space. The two interfaces define a first sterile barrier. The housing also comprises a first mating member, a circuit board, and an analyte sensor. The assembly also comprises an applicator to deliver the sensor, and comprising a housing and a cap removably coupled to the housing to seal the applicator's interior, a sharp hub, and a second mating member extending within the first or second aperture, which mates with the first mating member to define a second sterile barrier. The sensor control device also comprises a collimator, a third sterile barrier, and a fourth sterile barrier which define a sterilization zone.

Abstract: A connecting joint for adjustably connecting at least two components of a laboratory automation system is disclosed. The connecting joint comprises a horizontal bearing unit connectable to a first component of the at least two components of the laboratory automation system; a vertical bearing unit connectable to a second component of the at least two components of the laboratory automation system; and a slider bar connecting the horizontal bearing unit with the vertical bearing unit, wherein the slider bar is movably mounted along a vertical axis within the vertical bearing unit; and wherein the slider bar is adjustably mounted in the horizontal bearing unit, wherein the slider bar is adjustable in at least one dimension essentially perpendicular to the vertical axis by the horizontal bearing unit.