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A computer-implemented method is disclosed for creating a Distributed Antenna Network for use in designing a wireless communications network. The method includes interconnecting on a design screen canvas at least one selected component, from a components database stored in a computer system, with at least one defined signal source system. The signal source system has a source of signal and a plurality of specified system parameters. A method of designing wireless network, a computer readable medium, a computer system and a method of generating an equipment list report for use in a building-based network are also disclosed.

A method for making an orthopaedic implant, the method comprising: characterizing at least a portion of a bone corresponding to the bone to be replaced, said corresponding bone being on the contralateral side of the patient; providing a model of the orthopaedic implant based on a mirror image of the contralateral bone; and forming the orthopaedic implant based on the model.

Microbicidal air filter for use with an air passageway, which includes an immobilization network including a plurality of fibers having an amount of at least one antimicrobial agent incorporated and molecularly bonded into a structure thereof sufficient to substantially immobilize, retain and at least inhibit the growth of, or typically kill, microbes suspended in a volume of air moving through the air passageway. The immobilization network is substantially permeable to air. A microbicidal facemask and a microbicidal air filter used in an air circulation system using the immobilization network are disclosed.

The present application defines an antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least two antimicrobial agents having different antimicrobial mechanisms of action and being present in amounts that together provide a synergistic antimicrobial effect or (b) an antimicrobial agent and a surface modifying agent, an antimicrobial masterbatch comprising antimicrobial composition (a) or (b) and a polymer carrier, an antimicrobial fibre composition comprising the antimicrobial masterbatch and a fibre substrate, an antimicrobial fibre comprising a fibre body or a fibre surface having the antimicrobial fibre composition, and a process for producing antimicrobial fibres.

A hat with enclosure for an insect screen has a generally planar top section and at least a first fabric member. The top section has a top edge and the first fabric member has a first edge and a second free edge. The first edge is connected to a portion of the top edge. The second edge is adjacent another portion of the top edge to define a closable opening there between. The fabric member and the top section define an enclosure that covers substantially entirely the top section. The insect screen has a portion connectable to either the top section or the fabric member adjacent the closable opening and is selectively insertable into the enclosure and deployable therefrom to cover a user's head. Preferably, the top section is partially covered by a second fabric member that also forms the enclosure.

An attachment for an item of footwear having an outsole, the attachment comprising a body having first and second body surfaces, the body being releasably co-operable with the outsole in a first position in which the first body surface is disposable away from the outsole and in a second position in which the second body surface is disposable away from the outsole; an attaching portion which is associated with the body and which includes an inter-engageable formation for releasably attaching the attachment in the first and second positions; and a detaching portion which is associated with the body, the detaching portion having an edge portion moveable with respect to the body to allow the body to be released from the item of footwear. The invention also includes an outsole and an item of footwear to which the attachment can be releasably attached.

An attachment for an item of footwear having an outsole, the attachment comprising a body having first and second body surfaces, the body being releasably co-operable with the outsole in a first position in which the first body surface is disposable away from the outsole and in a second position in which the second body surface is disposable away from the outsole; an attaching portion which is associated with the body and which includes an inter-engageable formation for releasably attaching the attachment in the first and second positions; and a detaching portion which is associated with the body, the detaching portion having an edge portion moveable with respect to the body to allow the body to be released from the item of footwear. The invention also includes an outsole and an item of footwear to which the attachment can be releasably attached.

A device for harvesting crops comprising woody material including a processor arranged to mechanically work the woody material and to feed the mechanically worked woody material to a bale-forming mechanism, the bale-forming mechanism being arranged to form a bale of the mechanically worked woody material. The present invention also extends to a method for harvesting crops comprising woody material in a continuous operation including the steps of: (a) mechanically working the woody material using a processor of a harvesting device; (b) feeding the mechanically worked woody material to a bale-forming mechanism of the harvesting device; and (c) forming a bale from the mechanically worked woody material.

A stripping device for stripping a waste piece from a sheet of material, which includes a stripping member with a connecting portion, a supporting finger located on one side of the connecting portion, and a stripping finger located on another side of the connecting portion. The supporting finger has one end connected to a frame and is movable about its end with respect to the frame. The stripping finger has a stripping end portion, which is biased away from the supporting finger and contacts the waste piece at an angle. The supporting finger is deflected away from the waste piece and the stripping end portion is moved further away from the supporting finger and against the waste piece to strip it from the sheet.

A blank for constructing a three-dimensional form is provided. The blank includes a rhomboid panel with three edges and two fold lines, which define a pair of triangular panels. Another rhomboid panel connected to the first rhomboid panel along the common fold line, the other rhomboid panel having three edges and a fold line, which together with the common fold line define another pair of triangular panels. At least one securing flap is connected to one rhomboid edge, the rhomboid panels being foldable towards each other about the common fold line. The pairs of triangles are foldable towards each other and the securing flap is foldable over and connectable to one of the second rhomboid panel edges. A three-dimensional form is also provided.

A system and method of aligning an antenna with a predetermined azimuth direction. The method includes determining an antenna azimuth direction and moving the antenna from the antenna azimuth direction towards a predetermined azimuth direction so as to align said antenna. This is accomplished in response to processed positioning data received by a global positioning system (GPS) receiver dish from a GPS system where the receiver dish is locatable at predetermined first and second positions away from the antenna. The system includes at least two reference targets affixed to the antenna, a reference tool operatively coupled to the targets, and a GPS receiver dish connected to the reference tool. The receiver dish is in communication with a GPS system for processing positioning data received therefrom to determine an antenna azimuth direction of the antenna and thereby enable alignment of said antenna by moving the antenna with a predetermined azimuth direction.

Microbicidal air filter for use with an air passageway, which includes an immobilization network including a plurality of fibers having an amount of at least one antimicrobial agent incorporated and molecularly bonded into a structure thereof sufficient to substantially immobilize, retain and at least inhibit the growth of, or typically kill, microbes suspended in a volume of air moving through the air passageway. The immobilization network is substantially permeable to air. A microbicidal facemask and a microbicidal air filter used in an air circulation system using the immobilization network are disclosed.

A stripping device for stripping a waste piece from a sheet of material, which includes a stripping member with a connecting portion, a supporting finger located on one side of the connecting portion, and a stripping finger located on another side of the connecting portion. The supporting finger has one end connected to a frame and is movable about its end with respect to the frame. The stripping finger has a stripping end portion, which is biased away from the supporting finger and contacts the waste piece at an angle. The supporting finger is deflected away from the waste piece and the stripping end portion is moved further away from the supporting finger and against the waste piece to strip it from the sheet.

A stripping device for stripping a waste piece from a sheet of material, which includes a stripping member with a connecting portion, a supporting finger located on one side of the connecting portion, and a stripping finger located on another side of the connecting portion. The supporting finger has one end connected to a frame and is movable about its end with respect to the frame. The stripping finger has a stripping end portion, which is biased away from the supporting finger and contacts the waste piece at an angle. The supporting finger is deflected away from the waste piece and the stripping end portion is moved further away from the supporting finger and against the waste piece to strip it from the sheet.

A waler and strongback bracket used clamp a waler and strongback to the face of a concrete wall form. The bracket consists of a metal body with a vertical surface for attachment to the wall form, a horizontal surface for supporting the waler, a vertical surface for the strongback and a cam that when rotated locks both the waler and strongback against the concrete wall form.