94 results about "Life extension" patented technology

The present invention relates to complexes comprising (i) an immunoglobulin (Ig) binding moiety and (ii) a pharmaceutically active moiety, wherein the Ig binding moiety specifically binds to the constant domain 1 of the heavy chain (CH1) of an Ig molecule and their use for therapy and prophylaxis.

Apparatus and methods for performing satellite proximity operations such as inspection, recovery and life extension of a target satellite through operation of a “Satellite Inspection Recovery and Extension” (“SIRE”) spacecraft which can be operated in the following modes (teleoperated, automatic, and autonomous). The SIRE concept further consists of those methods and techniques used to perform certain (on-orbit) operations including, but not limited to, the inspection, servicing, recovery, and lifetime extension of satellites, spacecraft, space systems, space platforms, and other vehicles and objects in space, collectively defined as “target satellites”. The three basic types of SIRE proximity missions are defined as “Lifetime Extension”, “Recovery”, and “Utility”. A remote cockpit system is provided to permit human control of the SIRE spacecraft during proximity operations.

An apparatus comprised of a power source, a set of primary loads, a set of life extension loads, and a controller. The power source is capable of supplying power and the set of primary loads is capable of being operated using the power. The set of life extension loads is capable of being operated using the power and capable of extending life of the set of primary loads. The controller is capable of controlling an operation of the set of primary loads and the set of life extension loads to optimize a total systems operating metric consisting of performance, energy use, and life to reduce a total cost.

Provided is a take-up vacuum processing device which prevents damage due to heat generation and occurrence of dielectric breakdown, thereby being suitable for life extension. An RF electrode (6) is disposed in a vacuum chamber (15). Accordingly, for example, compared to when a rotation introducing unit such as a capacitor coupling is disposed under atmospheric pressure, the occurrence of dielectric breakdown between a roller electrode (18) and the RF electrode (6) can be prevented if the interior of the vacuum chamber (15) is maintained at a predetermined degree of vacuum. Moreover, the problem of damage due to heat generation in conventional rotation introducing units such as a rotary connector is eliminated. Since the RF electrode (6) is disposed with a gap from the roller electrode (18), that is, since alternating-current voltage is applied to the roller electrode (18) without contact, wear due to contact does not occur, and thus the life extension of the electrodes can be achieved.

The invention relates to a method for evaluating the life extension of a key pressure-bearing part of a thermal power overdue service unit. The evaluating method comprises the following steps: (1) concluding basic operation factors of the unit; (2) answering key questions of a pressure-bearing part to be subjected to life evaluation and the unit where the pressure-bearing part is located accordingto the basic operation factors concluded in the step (1); (3) evaluating the residual life of the pressure-bearing part according to the answer condition in the step (2), wherein the life evaluationin the step (3) comprises first-stage evaluation, second-stage evaluation and third-stage evaluation. The invention discloses a method for evaluating the life extension of the key pressure-bearing part of the thermal power overdue service unit. The method can be used for evaluating the service life extension of the key pressure-bearing part of the thermal power overdue service unit, the problems of uncertainty and inspecificity of an existing method for evaluating the service life extension of a key pressure-bearing part of domestic thermal power generating unit operation license continuationargumentation are solved, and the service life extension of the thermal power generating unit (equipment) part is more comprehensive, reasonable and economical.

The invention relates to the technical field of elevator industry, in particular to a block type electromagnetic brake of an elevator. The block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator comprises an electromagnet and a housing, wherein the electromagnet, a female iron core and a male iron core are all arranged in the housing, one end of the female iron core and one end of the male iron core are hinged with the top ends of two brake arms through connection rods after respectively stretched out of the housing, the middle end of each brake arms is hinged with one end of a cantilever, the bottoms of the two brake arms are connected together through a screw and a nut, a brake spring is arranged between the nut and the bottom end of each brake arm, brake tiles are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of the two brake arms, brake rubber blocks are fixedly arranged on the outer surfaces of the brake tiles, and the brake tiles are connected with the brake arms through air bags. When the block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator is used, impact force generated during the brake process is greatly reduced, and therefore the block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator is stable in performance, low in noise, and reliable in braking, and facilitates use life extension of a traction machine. The block type electromagnetic brake of the elevator has the advantages of being simple in structure, reasonable in arrangement, low in fabricating cost and the like.

A method for extending the operating life of a fuser used in an electrophotographic imaging apparatus is disclosed. A control algorithm monitors the number of substrates processed over the lifetime of the fuser and adjusts the fusing temperature of the fuser to compensate for changes occurring in the nip forming members of the fuser. The useful lifetime of the fuser is extended while fusing quality is maintained. A corresponding fuser assembly is also disclosed.

A novel omega-3 fatty acid / lipid based nutraceutical composition and a method of optimizing said omega-3 fatty acid / lipid based nutraceutical composition. The nutraceutical composition and method is based on the insight that different forms of high omega-3 fatty acid lipids (e.g. triglyceride form, ethyl ester form, free fatty acid form, phospholipid form) have different molecular modes and levels of action. Specifically the phospholipid form is likely more effective at promoting membrane fluidity and permeability, while the free fatty acid form is likely more effective at regulating cell receptors, such as the PPARα receptors, that are responsible for various metabolic effects including lipid metabolism. The desirability of producing omega-3 compositions that may act synergistically and thus more robustly to improve health and to some extent mimic markers of life extension such as shown by caloric restriction, along with specific optimization methods, markers, and compositions are taught.

This invention relates to polyphenolic compounds, in particular ethoxylated polyphenolic compounds and the use of such compounds in disease prevention, disease treatment, and life extension in humans and animals. The invention also relates to methods of preparing ethoxylated polyphenolic compounds, and preparation of compositions comprising the compounds, including dietary supplements and foods. The inventors describe how modified C-glycosidic ellagitannins are safe, palatable and effective at medium and high doses, and produce broad and profound health outcomes in mammals.

A method for extending the operating life of a fuser used in an electrophotographic imaging apparatus is disclosed. A control algorithm monitors the number of substrates processed over the lifetime of the fuser and adjusts the fusing temperature of the fuser to compensate for changes occurring in the nip forming members of the fuser. The useful lifetime of the fuser is extended while fusing quality is maintained. A corresponding fuser assembly is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a composition for life extension, comprising reduced coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient, as well as relates to a method of extending a life span using the composition comprising reduced coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient. In the present invention, it has been found that long-term ingestion of feed that contains reduced coenzyme Q10 enables the life span of senescence-accelerated model mice to be extended. No sign indicating toxicity is observed in the senescence-accelerated model mice that have been fed with reduced coenzyme Q10 over a long period. Based on these findings, it was found that the composition containing reduce coenzyme Q10 as an active ingredient has potential to be a composition for life extension with high safety, capable of being taken for a long period. The present invention provides a composition, which can extend the life span of humans or animals, enables them to spend active and healthy senectitudes and shows high safety during the ingestion over a long period.