Abstract:
Disclosed are random copolymers derived from ethylene and at least two different alkyl acrylate comonomers, with or without an acid cure site-containing comonomer. In particular, disclosed are copolymers derived from copolymerization of (a) from 10 to 50 weight % of ethylene; (b) from 5 to 55 weight % of a first alkyl acrylate; (b) from 15 to 80 weight % of a second alkyl acrylate; and (d) from 0 to 7 weight % of a monoalkyl ester of 1,4-butene-dioic acid. Such copolymers exhibit lower glass transition temperatures (Tg) relative to previous ethylene copolymers comprising a single alkyl acrylate comonomer and maintain the good heat and fluid resistance when employed to produce cured elastomeric compositions as well as the improved low temperature properties. This invention also provides compounded compositions comprising these copolymers, and cured compositions (i.e., vulcanizates) as well as rubber articles formed from these compounded compositions, such as hoses, dampers, seals, gaskets, constant velocity joint (CVJ) boots and shaft boots.
Abstract:
A target (1) for use with a projectile has a web (7) defining a target face and a back board (29). The target face is divided into multiple segments (3, 5). A cup (19) filled with a projectile-receptive insert material (27) is mounted for sliding within each segment. Each cup has one or more resilient cushions (35) between the cup and the back board. Each cushion has at least one electroconductive area. The back board has pairs of switch contacts (25), forming electrical switches. The projectile impacting a cup at the target face with sufficient force causes the cup to slide within the segment urging the electroconductive area of the one or more cushions to touch the switch contacts, resulting in closing of the switch defined by the switch contacts and signaling a hit to onboard electronic circuitry. The at least one cushions beneath that cup return the cup substantially to its original position.
Abstract:
A medical electrical lead provided with a generally isodiametric lead body. The lead body includes a first elongated plastic tube and an elongated conductor mounted in the first plastic tube. A first coil electrode is mounted exterior to and around the outer surface of the first tube and is coupled to the conductor. A second elongated plastic tube having an outer diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the first coil electrode, is mounted exterior to and around the outer surface of the first tube adjacent the first coil electrode and extends proximally therefrom. A second coil electrode having an outer diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the first coil electrode may be mounted exterior to and around the first tube proximal to the first coil electrode such that the second elongated plastic tube extends to a point adjacent the second coil electrode. A third elongated plastic tube having an outer diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the second coil electrode may be mounted exterior to the first tube adjacent the second coil electrode and extending proximally therefrom. In a preferred embodiment, the first tube is an extruded multi-lumen tube.
Abstract:
A method of assessing a tissue ablation treatment, including positioning a medical device adjacent a target tissue; the medical device measuring a first impedance magnitude at a first frequency with the medical device; measuring a first impedance phase at a second frequency with the medical device; ablating at least a portion of the target tissue with the medical device; measuring at second impedance magnitude at a third frequency with the medical device; measuring a second impedance phase at a fourth frequency with the medical device; comparing at least one of (i) the first and second impedance magnitudes and (ii) the first and second impedance phases; and providing an indication of the efficacy of the ablation treatment based at least in part on the comparison.
Abstract:
There is provided a SIM device (20) to be connected to a SIM card (10) for a communications device, the device having a bay (35) for receiving that SIM card, and the SIM card being associated with a first communications network route. The SIM device comprises a substrate (21 ) having first and second surfaces (23,22), the SIM card being mountable to the first surface. A first set of electrical contacts (26) are arranged on the first surface of the substrate to engage corresponding card contacts (15) on the SIM card. A second set of electrical contacts (31 ) are arranged on the second surface of the substrate for engagement with corresponding contacts in the bay of the communications device. A microprocessor (25) is provided on the substrate and is electrically connected to the device contacts and associated with a second communications network route. When a call is initiated the microprocessor determines from characteristics of a unique call identifier associated with the call recipient the most appropriate communications network route through which to route the call. A method of making or routing a phone call using such a SIM device is also provided.
Abstract:
There is provided a SIM device (20) to be connected to a SIM card (10) for a communications device, the device having a bay (35) for receiving that SIM card, and the SIM card being associated with a first communications network route. The SIM device comprises a substrate (21 ) having first and second surfaces (23,22), the SIM card being mountable to the first surface. A first set of electrical contacts (26) are arranged on the first surface of the substrate to engage corresponding card contacts (15) on the SIM card. A second set of electrical contacts (31 ) are arranged on the second surface of the substrate for engagement with corresponding contacts in the bay of the communications device. A microprocessor (25) is provided on the substrate and is electrically connected to the device contacts and associated with a second communications network route. When a call is initiated the microprocessor determines from characteristics of a unique call identifier associated with the call recipient the most appropriate communications network route through which to route the call. A method of making or routing a phone call using such a SIM device is also provided.
Abstract:
C Compounds of the general formula (I) and salts thereof are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with aberrant activity of the protein kinases ΙΚΚε and/or TBK-1 : in which: R 1 represents an aliphatic heterocyclyl group having 4, 5, 6 or 7 ring atoms, bonded to the phenyl group shown in formula I through a ring nitrogen atom, and optionally substituted by one or more substituents defined in the Specification; R 2 represents a phenyl or heteroaryl group which is optionally substituted by one or more substituents defined in the Specification; and each of R 3 and R 4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C 1-4 alkyl group.
Abstract translation:C通式(I)的化合物及其盐可用于治疗与蛋白激酶e和/或TBK-1的异常活性相关的疾病,其中:R1表示具有4个或更多个的脂肪族杂环基, 5,6或7个环原子,通过环氮原子与式I所示的苯基键合,并且任选被一个或多个在本说明书中定义的取代基取代; R 2表示任选被本说明书中定义的一个或多个取代基取代的苯基或杂芳基; R 3和R 4各自独立地表示氢原子或C 1-4烷基。
Abstract:
A medical method is provided, including a medical device having a distal assembly including at least one electrode and at least one treatment element, the medical device generating information regarding at least one of a physiological measurement and an operational parameter of the medical device; a plurality of surface electrodes affixable to a skin of the patient, wherein the surface electrodes are in electrical communication with the distal assembly to obtain position information of the medical device; and a processor pairing the position information and the at least one of a physiological measurement and an operational parameter of the medical device.
Abstract:
The invention provides an apparatus (10) for mounting at least one electronic financial transaction (EFT) data input device (34) to a surface. The apparatus (10) comprises a mounting platform (12) which is fixedly attachable to said surface; and at least one adaptor (14) which, in use, receives and secures a first EFT data input device (34) thereto, wherein said at least one adaptor (14) is detachably mountable to said mounting platform (12).