Abstract: An energy-limiting assembly includes: a current interrupter that includes: a current interrupting assembly; a sidewall that extends from a first end to a second end; a first end cap mounted to the first end; and a second end cap mounted to the second end. The sidewall, the first end cap, and the second end cap define an interior region. The energy-limiting arrester also includes a disconnect in the interior region, the disconnect including: a movable electrically conductive element that, when in a first position, is electrically connected to the current interrupting assembly and forms part of a current path through the energy-limiting assembly.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating graft versus host disease (GvHD) by administering a composition an agent comprising an IL-22 (such as an IL-22 dimer), and optionally an immunosuppressive therapy. The treatment can be administered for multiple cycles which are separated by a rest period and/or individuals who have a specific Ann Arbor score or a characterized gut microbiota profile. Also provided are methods of identifying or selecting individuals suitable for such treatments.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to separation and recovery of rare earths using biomass, liposomes, and/or other materials. In some embodiments, a composition comprising rare earths is exposed to biomass, where some of the rare earths are transferred to the biomass, e.g., via absorption. The composition may then be separated from the biomass. A solution may be exposed to the biomass thereby enriching the solution in one or more rare earths, relative to other rare earths in the biomass. The solution and the biomass may then be separated, and the rare earths recovered from the solution. In some cases, this process may be repeated with different solutions, which may result in different solutions enriched in various rare earths. Similar processes may be used to separate the rare earths from thorium and uranium. Liposomes may be used instead of and/or in addition to biomass.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to separation and recovery of rare earths using biomass, liposomes, and/or other materials. In some embodiments, a composition comprising rare earths is exposed to biomass, where some of the rare earths are transferred to the biomass, e.g., via absorption. The composition may then be separated from the biomass. A solution may be exposed to the biomass, such that some of the rare earths are released from the biomass into the solution, thereby enriching the solution in one or more rare earths, relative to other rare earths in the biomass. The solution and the biomass may then be separated, and the rare earths recovered from the solution. In some cases, this process may be repeated with different solutions, e.g., having differences in pH or ionic concentration, which may result in different solutions enriched in various rare earths. In addition, in some embodiments, similar processes may be used to separate the rare earths from thorium and uranium.

Abstract: An apparatus for laminating a fabric material to a part broadly comprises a cutting element, a heating system, a vertical pressure unit, and a compaction roller assembly. The cutting element may cut scrap material from the sides of the fabric material. The heating system may heat the fabric material after the material exits the vacuum conveyor assembly. The vertical pressure unit may apply a downward force on the compaction roller assembly, which may receive the fabric material and press the fabric material against a surface of the part. The compaction roller assembly may include a roller operable to have a variable curvature along its longitudinal axis and an actuating device operable to apply a variable torque to opposing ends of the roller to vary the curvature of the roller.

Abstract: A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including: a base assembly (3); a table top (1) for supporting a patient thereon, the table top (1) being moveable with respect to the base assembly (3); at least one actuator (13) for controlling the position of the table top (1) with respect to the base assembly (3); and an overload detection means for detecting when the surgical table is overloaded, the overload detection means including a sensor (25) for sensing a parameter of the surgical table such as hydraulic fluid pressure in the actuator (13), wherein the overload detection means emits a signal if the parameter sensed exceeds a predetermined value, due to the weight and/or position of the patient on the table top (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for laminating a fabric material to a part broadly comprises a cutting element, a heating system, a vertical pressure unit, and a compaction roller assembly. The cutting element may cut scrap material from the sides of the fabric material. The heating system may heat the fabric material after the material exits the vacuum conveyor assembly. The vertical pressure unit may apply a downward force on the compaction roller assembly, which may receive the fabric material and press the fabric material against a surface of the part. The compaction roller assembly may include a roller operable to have a variable curvature along its longitudinal axis and an actuating device operable to apply a variable torque to opposing ends of the roller to vary the curvature of the roller.

Abstract: A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including: a base assembly (3); a table top (1) for supporting a patient thereon, the table top (1) being moveable with respect to the base assembly (3); at least one actuator (13) for controlling the position of the table top (1) with respect to the base assembly (3); and an overload detection means for detecting when the surgical table is overloaded, the overload detection means including a sensor (25) for sensing a parameter of the surgical table such as hydraulic fluid pressure in the actuator (13), wherein the overload detection means emits a signal if the parameter sensed exceeds a predetermined value, due to the weight and/or position of the patient on the table top (1).

Abstract: A communications interface accessory for an electric power system arrester is described. The communications interface accessory includes a housing and a communications interface positioned within the housing. The communications interface is configured to complete a signal path with the arrestor. The communications interface accessory also includes a disconnect device positioned within the housing, whereby the disconnect device is coupled to the arrestor and the communications interface.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for detachably interconnecting sections of an operating table. The arrangement includes a first component (1) for associating with a first section of the operating table and a second component (3) for associating with a second section of the operating table. The first component (1) includes a housing (5) having an aperture (17) therein, and a latch assembly (7) having a latch member (18) biased to extend into the aperture (17). The second component (3) includes a projecting leg (9) adapted to be received within the aperture (17). The leg (9) includes a restraining surface (33) engageable with the latch member (19).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for coupling communications signals onto a medium-voltage power line includes a metal oxide varistor, a disconnect device and a capacitor. The metal oxide varistor is electrically coupled to the medium voltage power line. The disconnect device includes a resistor in parallel with an air gap and is electrically coupled in series between the metal oxide varistor and a communications device. The capacitor is electrically coupled to the metal oxide varistor and the communications device in parallel with the disconnect device.

Abstract: A communications interface accessory for an electric power system arrester is described.

Abstract: An area- and product-independent test automation system and a method for synchronizing testing of multiple devices are disclosed. The test automation system may include a test sequence being written in a script language common to different products or test areas in an electronic component manufacturing or testing facility. Executable test modules control the testing of individual devices under test. The test sequence includes commands that reference the test modules. A sequencer reads the commands in the test sequence and executes the corresponding test modules. A test messaging medium receives commands from the modules and stores test status information. Device-specific controllers monitor the test messaging medium for commands and communicate with test hardware to execute the commands. The device-specific controllers also write test status information to the test messaging medium.