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An appliance for sealing elastic hoses with a sleeve, which is plastically deformable and slipped onto the hose, has two jaws which are movable towards and away from each other. One jaw has two straight bars which project towards the other jaw and extend transversely of the sleeve to make two transverse indentations in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other. The same jaw has a cutting edge which projects towards the other jaw and is directed transversely of the sleeve, the cutting edge making a substantially transverse cutting indication in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other.

The present invention provides a method for preparing homogeneous stem cells and / or precursor cells in a large amount, in a simple and efficient manner, from human (in particular, the subject per se). The present invention further provides a method for preparing tissue implant or graft in a large amount by the use of the stem cells and / or precursor cells of the present invention. The present inventors have unexpectedly discovered that an aspirate from liposuction contains a large number of stem cells and have established a method for preparing stem cells from such an aspirate from liposuction, and thereby achieved the above-mentioned object.

Stem cell reprogramming genes cloned into a single sustained expression-type Sendai viral vector are shown to reprogram differentiated somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells without integration of vector sequences into the host cell's genome. The genes are transduced into normal differentiated somatic cells via infection with recombinant Sendai virus. After expression of the reprogramming genes and subsequent induction of pluripotency, the vector genome RNA including the reprogramming genes is removed from the cell to establish an iPS cell that is genetically identical to the parent somatic differentiated cell thus reducing the risk of tumorigenic transformation caused by random integration of vector sequences into the host genome. The method promises to provide safe, autologous iPS cells that can be used for human cell replacement and regeneration therapeutic applications.

A method of treating at least one container in a container treatment plant, including marking at least one container with a marking, detecting the marking of the at least one container, selecting at least one container treatment machine of a container treatment plant and / or at least one operation setting of the at least one container treatment machine of the container treatment plant based on the detected marking, and treating the at least one container based on the selection of the at least one container treatment machine and / or the at least one operation setting.

A frequency domain transforming section 2 transforms mixed signals observed by multiple sensors into mixed signals in the frequency domain, a complex vector generating section 3 generates a complex vector by using the frequency-domain mixed signals, a normalizing section 4 generates a normalized vector excluding frequency dependence of the complex vector, and a clustering section 5 clusters the normalized vectors to generate clusters. Then, a separated signal generating section 6 generates separated signals in the frequency domain by using information about the clusters and a time domain transforming section 7 transforms the separated signals in the frequency domain into separated signals in the time domain.

This invention relates to a method and processor (19) for power analysis in digital circuits. The method incorporates a main processor (19) and an associative memory mechanism (101a, 101b, 102, 104, 105, 106), the associative memory mechanism comprising a plurality of associative arrays (101a, 101b), an input value register (102), at least one result register (104) and a memory block area (29). A circuit design is transformed into a functionally equivalent model format suitable for processing in the associative array and thereafter input vectors are applied to the circuit and a record is kept of the inputs and or the outputs on each of the gates in the circuit over a specified time period. In this way, it is possible to calculate the leakage power dissipation as well as both the toggle dynamic power and the transition dynamic power.

A method of identifying a plurality of slave processors using a master processor is provided which includes assigning a unique identification code to each of the plurality of slave processors, and transmitting an attention command from the master processor to the plurality of slave processors. The master processor then transmits a request for the slaves' unique identification code to the plurality of slave processors. The master processor then determines whether one of the plurality of slave processors unique identification code matches the classification characters. If there are no matches, a last added classification character is incremented by 1. If only one matches, the master processor identifies the one of the plurality of slave processors, and removes a last added classification character. Otherwise, if more than one matches, the master processor adds a new classification character, and sets a last added classification character to a minimum identification code character value.

A method and system including ATM switching equipment provided for switching between a working channel and a protection channel in an ATM network. The method and system include the following processes: In each cell for transmission providing an indication of whether the cell belongs connection currently in a working state via a working channel; cells are duplicated on each connection basis; the duplicated cells are transmitted simultaneously on both a working channel and a protection channel; and valid cells are selected from received cells according to the indication in each cell indicating whether the relevant connection is currently in a working state.

The invention relates to a computer system, a computer-implemented method, a computer program product and a user interface for controlling, detecting, regulating, and / or analyzing biological, biochemical, chemical and / or physical processes, comprising at least two units which are designed to receive a substance or material in order to carry out at least one biological, biochemical, chemical, and / or physical process on said substance. Each unit has at least one sensor which is designed to detect measurement data relating to the process. Additionally, the computer system comprises at least one display unit via which the measurement data of the two units is displayed in respective temporal correlations which allows information to be obtained on a relationship inherent in the displayed measurement data.

A data processing apparatus and method are provided for calculating an implied correlation and / or dispersion of an index that has a plurality of constituents. Data is received which describes properties of the index and properties of at least some of its constituents. An implied variance of the index and an implied variance of each of the at least some constituents are determined based on the received data. The implied correlation and / or dispersion of the index are calculated using the determined implied variances. A variance calculation scheme may be used which does not require the calculation of a volatility. Further, a model-free algorithm may be used to determine the implied valiances. Furthermore, an implied volatility of the index and an implied volatility for constituents may be determined from the implied variances.

An apparatus and a method for active reduction of the noise emission from a jet engine having an air inlet, a gas outlet and an engine arranged between the air inlet and the gas outlet. A first acoustic transducer is arranged in the air inlet upstream of the engine and / or in the gas outlet downstream of the engine in order to convert sound waves into first signals that are a measure of the frequency, amplitude and phase of the sound waves. An electronic control unit converts the first signals into second signals. A second acoustic transducer is centrally arranged in the air inlet upstream of the engine and / or in the gas outlet downstream of the engine in order to convert the second signals into compensation sound waves whose frequency, amplitude and phase are such that the sound waves and the compensation sound waves at least partially cancel one another out.

The quick-release chuck for a rotary power tool is provided for holding a tool bit. The chuck includes a barrel having an axial bore to receive the tool bit and an axially movable sleeve operable to position a locking member to selectively lock or release the tool bit. A proximal end of the chuck near the housing of the power tool includes a low-profile collar which holds a spring in compression against the sleeve, biasing the sleeve in a distal, locked position. The components of the chuck may advantageously be assembled in a stacked manner. The low-profile collar permits the chuck to occupy a minimal length and to be positioned with a minimal separation from the housing of the power tool for enhanced safety.

A color sequential display operative in one of two alternate modes. The first mode is a color sequential mode in which primary color images are displayed in successive frames while respective background light sources are simultaneously flashed on the display. The second mode is a monochrome mode in which the luminance Y signal is displayed in successive frames along with flashes of background white light.

A “Complete Body Fitness Machine” that provides for a muscle building workout as well as a cardiovascular workout for the total body consists generally of an adjustable seat and two arms on either side, which are adjustable in height and have an infinitely and independently variable resistance possible in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. The arms are designed to have several types of mechanisms attached, so as to be able to work with a variety of body parts including, but not limited to, hands, arms, legs, feet, torso, neck and shoulders. When the proper attachment is used, the resistance for each direction of rotation of the arm is set, and the exercise is conducted. Depending on the workout desired, the seat and arms could be adjusted to different positions as well as the seat can be free-moving. This, combined with the fact that the arms can rotate 360-degrees, allows the user to simulate rotational cardiovascular exercises such as cycling, rowing, rotation of the arms in a circular motion (similarly to how the legs rotate in the cycling motion), and even running. The two independent arms are infinitely and separately adjusted for resistance in either rotational direction. This means that the body's natural design of using opposing muscle groups such as the bicep and triceps to bend and straighten the arm can be not only be utilized, but also maximized for efficiency of operation and workout.

A device (100) for processing audio data, wherein the device (100) comprises a first audio reproduction unit (102) adapted for reproducing a first part of the audio data and adapted to be attached to a left ear (106) of a user (110), a second audio reproduction unit (104) adapted for reproducing a second part of the audio data and adapted to be attached to a right ear (108) of the user (110), a detection unit (112) adapted for detecting a left / right inversion of the first audio reproduction unit (102) and the second audio reproduction unit (104), and a control unit (114) adapted for controlling the first audio reproduction unit (102) for reproducing the second part of the audio data and for controlling the second audio reproduction unit (104) for reproducing the first part of the audio data upon detecting the left / right inversion.

A ceiling tool assembly has a unique ergonomically curved handle supported by a user at its rearward end with a cantilever rocker-shaped arm and forwardly slanted pistol grip. A curved concave surface conforms to the underarm part of a user's forearm above the elbow and further includes a forwardly slanted pistol grip with stub extension and an upward handle offset bend. Scraping force is provided by handle shape and handle attachments of my scraping unit for easy removal of popcorn from an overhead ceiling. A forearm resting area allows the user to provide either a right handed or left handed lifting force to the scraper unit. The offset portion, provided at the mid point of the handle, together with a handle attachment / design allows a two arm back and forward scraping force to be exerted along the length of the scraper unit.

Implantable devices having antibacterial activity for preventing periprosthetic infections and for improving osteointegration capacity are provided. Methods for making and using such devices are also provided.

A printing method for printing an electronic file using a printing device is disclosed. The printing device is connected via a network to a user terminal and to a file server in which electronic files accompanied by respective identifiers are stored. The method includes the steps of enabling the printing device to receive a print request from the user terminal via the network, the print request containing the identifier of the electronic file, to retrieve the electronic file from the file server via the network using the identifier of the electronic file and to print the retrieved electronic file.

A manually operated wheeled reel support and dispensing cart for supporting multiple reels of material and for dispensing the material from the reels. The cart includes a cart frame having spaced side members, handles for manual cart handling and a top cross brace, with the frame being connected to a support plate and wheel assembly. A plurality of spindle hinge elements, each having a pivot opening, are fixed in spaced relation on one of the frame side members and receive L-shaped removable spindle elements for pivotal opening and closing movement. When open, the spindle elements are supported so that reels can be added or removed. When the spindle elements are closed they secure reels of material to the cart. The cart mechanism has a stop plate and a lock plate fixed to respective frame side members to ensure against inadvertent separation of the spindle elements from the cart and to ensure locking of the spindle elements at their closed positions. The frame is also provided with storage lock plates and spindle storage rings for storing and securing spindles that have been removed from their spindle hinge elements.

A simple and efficient method is provided for frequency offset fine estimation. The method comprises: subtracting the QPSK modulation phase of a synchronization code from its received phase to generate the phase drift, and then computing the frequency offset based on the phase drift.

The present invention is designed to allow a single person or a group of people the ability to control and access shower settings through an automated process. An access panel, mounted outside of the shower, is utilized to select the pressure and temperature of the shower and a switch located in the shower is utilized to direct the water flow to the faucet or the shower head. The switch also contains buttons which allow a user to adjust the temperature and pressure of the water after the system is activated. To use the system, a user first presses a button on the access panel which automatically adjusts the temperature and pressure of the water to a predetermined setting. The user then uses the switch to direct the flow of the water or to fine tune the pressure and temperature of the water. The present invention can also be accessed remotely via a remote control which can control the access panel.

A real-time directory access system provides the public with information of interest of an organization, and enabling mobile personal communication devices to access the organization's information of interest and to interactively communicate with the organization. This system includes an organization's central data server, a plurality of branch data servers for storing branch information of interest and for interactively communicating with mobile devices, a plurality of in-branch access points for distributing information of interest. The system also includes a plurality of mobile personal communication devices for receiving and displaying information of interest from access points and interactively communicating with branch data servers.

A clutch having a plurality of cam members between a cover and pressure plate to move outwardly under centrifugal force and cause the pressure plate to move axially to force a plurality of clutch plates into clutching engagement, a manual override mechanism to lock out the pressure plate to maintain the clutch plates in a disengaged position, and pressure limiting springs prevent shock loads from being imparted to the clutch plates when the plates are advanced into clutching engagement with one another. The clutch housing includes a cover which can be mounted either flush or inset in circumferentially spaced walls of the housing and held in place by a retaining ring inserted into slots in the side walls and is adaptable for use with any type of clutch with or without the manual override mechanism and pressure limiting springs.

A centrifugal clutch for motorcycles employs a cam-actuating mechanism having multiple rows of centrifugal force-responsive cam members of a selected density and size to force a series of clutch plates into clutching engagement over the shortest possible distance and least possible speed of rotation while assuring ease of positive engagement of the clutch members in response slight increases in speed of rotation. The cam-actuating mechanism can be employed with a manual override mechanism to manually control locking and release of the clutch members as well as utilizing a torque limiter to absorb shock loads without unduly increasing the size of the clutch so that it will readily fit into the space occupied by existing or standard clutch mechanisms.

An elevator comprisingan elevator car;a plurality of belt-shaped ropes connected to the car, each having a width larger than thickness as measured in transverse direction of the rope; andat least one rope wheel, around which the belt-shaped ropes pass;wherein the rope wheel comprises a plurality of circumferential rope contact areas distributed in axial direction thereof, one of said ropes passing against each circumferential rope contact area, the elevator further comprisinga sensing arrangement for sensing displacement of one or more of said ropes, comprisinga sensing member for sensing displacement of one or more of said ropes radially outwards from the rope wheel, extending in axial direction of the rope wheel along its surface at a radial distance therefrom, whereby a gap is formed between the sensing member and each rope contact area, the height of the gap being more than thickness of the belt-shaped ropes and less than 2.2 times the thickness of the belt-shaped ropes;sensing member being displaceable by a rope colliding into contact with it, and the sensing arrangement is arranged to trigger one or more predefined action in response to displacement of the sensing member.

A device (100) for processing audio data, wherein the device (100) comprises a first audio reproduction unit (102) adapted for reproducing a first part of the audio data and adapted to be attached to a left ear (106) of a user (110), a second audio reproduction unit (104) adapted for reproducing a second part of the audio data and adapted to be attached to a right ear (108) of the user (110), a detection unit (112) adapted for detecting a left / right inversion of the first audio reproduction unit (102) and the second audio reproduction unit (104), and a control unit (114) adapted for controlling the first audio reproduction unit (102) for reproducing the second part of the audio data and for controlling the second audio reproduction unit (104) for reproducing the first part of the audio data upon detecting the left / right inversion.