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The present invention relates to a tub (10) configured to receive a volume of liquid for a humidifier, comprising at least one plastic component (12) and at least one metal component (14), which together form a space (16) for receiving said volume of liquid, wherein the at least one metal component (14) and the at least one plastic component (12) are attached to each other by means of a silicone seal (18). Furthermore, the invention relates to method for manufacturing a tub for a humidifier. 

TUB FOR USE IN A HUMIDIFIER (© European Patent Office) 

TUB FOR USE IN A HUMIDIFIER 

The present specification relates to an organic solar cell including a first electrode; a second electrode; and one or more organic material layers including a photoactive layer, wherein the photoactive layer includes an electron donor and an electron acceptor, the electron donor includes a polymer including a first unit represented by Chemical Formula 1; a second unit represented by Chemical Formula 2; and a third unit represented by Chemical Formula 3, and the electron acceptor includes a non-fullerene-based compound. 

ORGANIC SOLAR CELL (© European Patent Office) 

ORGANIC SOLAR CELL 

Aircraft laminar multispar lifting surface (1), made of Composite Fibre Reinforced Plastic and comprising a multispar torsion box (2) and a leading edge (3),the multispar torsion box (2) comprising a forward spar (5), a rear spar (6) and intermediate spars (7),the leading edge (3) comprising at least one spar (13),the outer skin (4) of the aircraft laminar multispar lifting surface (1) comprising an upper cover (8), a lower cover (9) and a nose cup (11) covering the nose tip of the leading edge (3),the leading edge (3) being integrated with the multispar torsion box (2) in a single structure,wherein the upper cover (8) and the lower cover (9) of the outer skin (4) of the aircraft laminar multispar lifting surface (1) extend over the torsion box (2) and partially over the leading edge (3), with an overlapping area (12) between each of the upper and lower covers (8, 9) and the nose cup (11). 

AIRCRAFT LAMINAR MULTISPAR LIFTING SURFACE (© European Patent Office) 

AIRCRAFT LAMINAR MULTISPAR LIFTING SURFACE 

A multilayer nanofiber sheet (10) includes: a nanofiber layer (11) including nanofibers which comprise a water-soluble polymer compound; a substrate layer (12) arranged on one surface side of the nanofiber layer (11); and a water-insoluble porous layer (13) arranged on the other surface side of the nanofiber layer (11). The three layers are layered, and the multilayer nanofiber sheet is used in a state in which a surface thereof on the porous layer side is arranged so as to face a surface of an object. Preferably, the three layers are layered in a fixed state. Preferably, the porous layer (13) has a thickness of from 3 to 1000 µm. 

MULTILAYER NANOFIBER SHEET AND ADHESION METHOD FOR SAME (© European Patent Office) 

MULTILAYER NANOFIBER SHEET AND ADHESION METHOD FOR SAME 

Plastic nut (10) for multiple detachable fastening at a stud (12) protruding form a workpiece (20), comprising a base body (14) on which a cylindrical recess (16) penetrating through the base body (14) and a support surface (18) are formed. The base body (14) comprises in the cylindrical recess (16) an inner surface (44) for receiving a thread (52) of the stud (12). The plastic nut (10) comprises a clamping device (22), which is configured to provide a clamping force between the plastic nut (10) and the stud (12). 

PLASTIC NUT, FASTENING SYSTEM AND FASTENING METHOD (© European Patent Office) 

PLASTIC NUT, FASTENING SYSTEM AND FASTENING METHOD 

An eyewear frame having at least one frame component comprising a stimuli-responsive polymer is provided. The at least one frame component has a physical property which is reversibly changeable in response to a stimulus of non-thermal origin applied to the stimuli-responsive polymer. An eyewear comprising the eyewear frame, and a method of adjusting the eyewear frame are also provided. 

AN EYEWEAR FRAME, AN EYEWEAR, AND A METHOD OF ADJUSTING AN EYEWEAR FRAME (© European Patent Office) 

AN EYEWEAR FRAME, AN EYEWEAR, AND A METHOD OF ADJUSTING AN EYEWEAR FRAME 

A comb (100) for a hair cutting appliance (2) is provided. The comb comprises a first comb part (110) comprising a plurality of first comb teeth (112), the first comb teeth being arranged to guide hair towards the hair cutting appliance for cutting, and a second comb part (120) comprising a coupling portion (122) for coupling the comb to the hair cutting appliance, wherein the first comb part and second comb part are at least partially formed from a plastics material and are coupled together by a comb connection part (130) at least partially formed from metal. 

A COMB FOR A HAIR CUTTING APPLIANCE (© European Patent Office) 

A COMB FOR A HAIR CUTTING APPLIANCE 

Sealed, multipolar connector (1), comprising a male sub-assembly (2) comprising a plurality of pins (27), a female sub-assembly (3) comprising a plurality of sockets (37), wherein said pins are configured so that they engage said sockets when the connector is closed, characterized in that said male sub-assembly (2) comprises a co-molded element (21) in plastic and rubber; said female sub-assembly (3) comprises a co-molded element (31) in plastic and rubber, and a locking ring (38); said co-molded elements (21, 31) comprise clamping teeth (217, 317) configured to be engaged with each other when said elements (21, 31) are coupled, and in that said ring (38) is slidingly fastened to said female element (31) so that, after a translation of said ring (38), said clamping teeth (317) of said female element can be radially widened so that respective clamping teeth (217) provided on the male connector are not engaged. 

SEALED CONNECTOR WITH AXIAL ASSEMBLY (© European Patent Office) 

SEALED CONNECTOR WITH AXIAL ASSEMBLY 

The box for the external flush-mounted roller blind in the shape of a cuboid, consisting of an upper wall (1) forming a whole with the front wall (2) and rear wall (3) and two side walls (4) connected to them, while the box contains an inspection cover (7) from the bottom, is known for the fact that the inspection cover (7) made of opaque or transparent multi-cellular plastic contains several parallel hooks (8) along its entire length. To the front wall (2) there is a profile (9) with a socket (10), in which the outer detachable hook of the inspection cover is seated. The side walls (4) are folded in the lower part and multi-cellular plastic mounting strips (12) of the shape similar to the channel bar are fixed to them from the bottom. The mounting strips have sockets (13) in which the ends of the detachable hooks (8) are seated. Socket (10) is located below the lower edges of the side walls. Mounting strip (12) has the upper arm longer than the lower arm and has a weaning, which is located in the indentation of the side wall (4). The box is optionally equipped with a voltage supply unit and an aluminium profile with a LED strip plugged in as a light source. A protective profile made of profiled sheet metal is optionally fixed to the front wall. The box can also contain a mosquito net. 

BOX FOR EXTERNAL FLUSH-MOUNTED ROLLER BLIND (© European Patent Office) 

BOX FOR EXTERNAL FLUSH-MOUNTED ROLLER BLIND 

Sealing device (10) for vehicle doors (11) having three main components, an elastic panel (1) made of plastic foam with a closed-cell structure, a sealing strip (2) placed along the perimeter of the panel, and fixing means (3) for connecting the sealing device and the vehicle door ensuring the sealing function of the sealing device according to a simple way. Optionally the sealing device can comprise other functional components such as a loudspeaker, a window regulator, a padding, door handle, electric wiring or the airbag sensor. 

SEALING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOORS (© European Patent Office) 

SEALING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOORS 

The invention is directed to a photovoltaic roadway assembly, to the use of a primer layer comprising thermally reversible crosslinks, to a method of assembling a photovoltaic roadway assembly, and to a method of replacing at least part of a top layer in a photovoltaic roadway.The photovoltaic roadway assembly of the invention comprises a support, one or more photovoltaic modules assembled to said support, and a top layer, said top layer being attached to said one or more photovoltaic modules with a primer layer, wherein said primer layer comprises at least one organic polymer with thermally reversible crosslinks. 

PHOTOVOLTAIC ROADWAY ASSEMBLY (© European Patent Office) 

PHOTOVOLTAIC ROADWAY ASSEMBLY 

A flow-limiting device 24 for controlling the distribution of products 28, to be fitted into a neck 18 of a container for such products comprises a flow-limiting part 32, and a sealing part 34 wherein the flow-limiting part consists of an active material and comprises a dispensing opening 36. The sealing part is made of a polymer material different to the material of the flow-limiting part. The sealing part is adapted to form a moisture-tight seal with the neck 18 of the container. 

FLOW-LIMITING DEVICE AND CAP FOR A CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME (© European Patent Office) 

FLOW-LIMITING DEVICE AND CAP FOR A CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME 

A polymer gas turbine engine component, e.g. an airfoil assembly, is disclosed and includes at least one cooling passage (50) for circulating coolant to remove heat from the polymer component. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also provided. 

COOLED POLYMER GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD (© European Patent Office) 

COOLED POLYMER GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD 

A high retention force fastener for fixing at least two panels (S1,S2) together is disclosed. The fastener includes two components. One component is a metal clip (12) and the other is a plastic insert (14) that can be substantially inserted into the metal clip (12).The metal clip (12) comprises a body (16) having opposed panel engagement features (22) extending therefrom, an insertion stop plate (30) spaced apart from the engagement features and plastic insert locking tabs (28) extending from the stop plate. The metal clip is preferably U-shaped and comprises two sides joined by a connector (20). Each of the sides includes a pair of the panel engagement features. The plastic insert comprises a head and a leg (42) for insertion into the metal clip. The leg extends from the head. The plastic insert additionally includes metal tab engagement arms (46) extending from and integrally formed with the head for engaging the plastic insert locking tabs of the metal clip. 

HIGH RETENTION FORCE FASTENER (© European Patent Office) 

HIGH RETENTION FORCE FASTENER 

Illustrative methods of manufacturing flexible drive shaft assemblies for preparing bone can include steps such as providing, receiving or manufacturing a mold. Injecting a first polymeric material into the mold to form a coupling member, the coupling member adapted for attachment to a torque-providing driving tool. Injecting a second polymeric material into the mold to form a work member, the work member adapted to interface with the bone to prepare the bone. The method can further include injecting a third polymeric material into the mold in an overmolding process to form a flexible shaft extending from the coupling member to the work member. The assemblies resulting from such methods can include a flexible shaft that is adapted to transmit a majority of a torque received from a torque-providing driving tool through the flexible shaft. In some examples, the flexible shaft can include a solid polymeric shaft. 

FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND METHODS (© European Patent Office) 

FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND METHODS 

A bicycle wheel rim (10) comprising a wall (24) made of composite material comprising structural fibers (28, 29) incorporated in a thermosetting polymeric material, and a plurality of spoke attachment seats (22) formed in said wall (24), characterized in that the composite material of the wall (24) comprises at least one layer (26) of woven bidirectional fibers (28, 29), comprising first fibers (28), the nominal direction of which is substantially parallel to the circumferential direction (C) of the rim (10), and second fibers (29), the nominal direction of which is substantially orthogonal to the first fibers (28). 

BICYCLE WHEEL RIM (© European Patent Office) 

BICYCLE WHEEL RIM 

The invention relates to a device (1) for the angled connection of cable trays, comprising two parts made of a polymeric material that fit together. The attachment end (4A) of the first part (2A) comprises an axial lug (8) provided with a retaining flange (9). The attachment end (4B) of the second part comprises an opening and a retaining surface. In an aligned position of the parts, the opening allows the lug (8) and the retaining flange (9) to go through when the two parts are axially moved towards one another to fit them together. The axial relative movement of the two parts between the aligned position and an angled position is blocked by the attachment ends (4A, 4B) being supported against one another and the retaining flange (9) being supported against the retaining surface. 

DEVICE FOR THE ANGLED CONNECTION OF CABLE TRAYS (© European Patent Office) 

DEVICE FOR THE ANGLED CONNECTION OF CABLE TRAYS 

The present invention provides an orthopedic implant comprising a continuous reinforced composite filament in a freely predetermined fiber orientation in multiple continuous successive layers, wherein the continuous reinforced composite filament comprises a bioabsorbable polymer matrix and a continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle, and whereby the continuous bioabsorbable reinforcing fiber or fiber bundle of consecutive layers at least partly intermingles and/or intertwines forming a three dimensionally interlocked continuous fiber structure. 

ORTHOPEDIC BIOABSORBABLE IMPLANTS (© European Patent Office) 

ORTHOPEDIC BIOABSORBABLE IMPLANTS 

Safety bossed membrane (10a, 10b) for landfills, mines or tunnels, which enables drainage and waterproofing under heavy loads, consisting of a plastic sheet with small-sized hollow bosses (100), arranged in a regular pattern with a density higher than 25000 bosses/m 2 ; they have a combined shape, with a body (101) shaped as a truncated pyramid and a head (102) in the form of a deformable spherical cap, which are interlocked and connected to each other in such a way as to be progressively yielding, to uniformly redistribute the loads, to facilitate drainage and to prevent cracks on the interface layers. The head (102) has on the inside a progressive reduction in the thickness of the material, like a neck (111), that makes it yielding in a uniform and progressive way, while the base (103) is stiffened. In a variant of the invention (10b), for steep slopes, the lower surface is provided with aligned non-slip projections (116) between the openings (108). 

SAFETY BOSSED MEMBRANE FOR LANDFILLS (© European Patent Office) 

SAFETY BOSSED MEMBRANE FOR LANDFILLS 

The present application is concerned with a method of manufacturing a unitary brush head, in particular a unitary toothbrush head, the unitary brush head having a base and at least one filament extending from a filament side of the base, the method comprising the steps of injecting molten plastic material into a mold cavity having a pre-base cavity and at least one filament cavity extending from the pre-base cavity, compressing the molten plastic material once it is essentially filling the pre-base cavity by impressing at least one punching tool into the molten plastic material from the rear side of the pre-base cavity being opposite to a side from which the at least one filament cavity extends, and filling the at least one filament cavity with the molten plastic material under the continuous impression of the punching tool. The molten plastic material in particular has a melt flow rate of about 30 g/10 min or lower measured in accordance with ISO 1133. The present invention is also concerned with a brush having a unitary brush head. 

METHOD OF MAKING A UNITARY BRUSH HEAD AND UNITARY TOOTHBRUSH HEAD (© European Patent Office) 

METHOD OF MAKING A UNITARY BRUSH HEAD AND UNITARY TOOTHBRUSH HEAD 

This invention is, in general, related to the technological field of packaging of vegetable products, such as whole fresh fruits and vegetables that tend to have certain surface microbial load. Specifically, this invention relates to a new cardboard packaging which is characterised by having an antimicrobial active coating based on a polymeric compound in combination with essential oils forming inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. Vapours of essential oils are emitted from the cardboard as sufficiently high relative humidities are reached in the vicinity of this coating which is next to the packed product, and these vapours have an antimicrobial action against fungi, yeasts and bacteria, which both spoil product quality and are pathogenic for consumers. This new packaging significantly achieves increasing food safety and the shelf life of foods packed therein. 

CARDBOARD CONTAINER FOR ACTIVE PACKAGING OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF SAME (© European Patent Office) 

CARDBOARD CONTAINER FOR ACTIVE PACKAGING OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF SAME 

A printed film with mounted light emitting diodes (32) encapsulated in a light guide (36) includes a printed film assembly. The printed film assembly includes multiple light emitting diodes(32). A light guide (36) is injection molded onto a first side of a body (12) covering the light emitting diodes (32). A light transmissive polymeric material coating layer (78) is applied by injection molding to a second side of the body (12) opposite to the first side. An overmolded component has the printed film assembly embedded therein, with the coating layer exposed for visibility of light from the light emitting diodes when at least one of the light emitting diodes is energized. 

PRINTED FILM WITH MOUNTED LIGHT EMITTING DIODES ENCAPSULATED IN LIGHT GUIDE 

A stopper for attachment to a cable, the cable being intended to be inserted in to a conduit; the stopper comprising: an internal hole intended to accommodate the cable and an outer surface of which at least a part is adapted to conform to the geometry of an end of the conduit; wherein the stopper is formed in one or more parts from a plastics material; and in use the stopper is fitted within the conduit and is able to move with a degree of angular articulation. 

CABLE POSITION STOPPER 

A cell culture container 1 comprises a container main body 2 comprising a gas-permeable plastic film, and an injection/discharge port 3, wherein the container main body 2 is sealed at a peripheral portion thereof, and has a bulging shape on a top surface 2a side thereof, and a plurality of concave portions 4 serving as cell culture parts are provided on a bottom surface 2b. Cells to be cultured are injected into the container main body 2 from the injection/discharge port 3 together with a culture medium, and thus cultured in the cell culture container 1. Thereby, the risk of contamination is reduced while proper cell density during culture is maintained, and yet, cells are efficiently cultured in the same container. 

CELL CULTURE VESSEL, SUPPORT JIG FOR CELL CULTURE VESSEL AND CELL CULTURE METHOD 

A method of making the plastic flooring contains steps of: A. providing the substrate (10) and delivering the substrate (10) toward a rolling unit (40); B. delivering a printing layer (20), wherein the printing layer (20) is blank and is delivered toward the rolling unit (40) by way of a second delivery roller mechanism (21); C. rolling, wherein the rolling unit (40) rolls the substrate (10) and the printing layer (20), and the printing layer (20) has three-dimensional embossing; D. digital printing, wherein color material (95) being printed on three-dimensional embossing (22) by using the digital print unit (50); E. coating an abrasion resistant layer (30), wherein a coating unit (60) coats wear-resistant materials of the abrasion resistant layer (30) on the printing layer (20); and F. shaping, wherein the plastic flooring material (1') is shaped so as to dry and harden the abrasion resistant layer (30). 

PLASTIC FLOORING HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERNS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME 

A filament wound composite fibre reinforced polymer shaft 1 comprising helical wound fibres 3, the shaft 1 having at least one hole 2 perpendicular to an axis of the shaft 1; wherein fibre paths 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d of the helical wound fibres 3 divert around the hole 2. The hole 2 can be used as an attachment point to connect the shaft 1 to other parts, e.g. by means of a pin passed directly through the hole. The amount of metal used in this type of connection can be significantly reduced compared to using metal end fittings, thus greatly reducing cost and weight of the whole system. Fibres 3 are diverted around the hole 2 rather than the hole 2 being cut through the fibres 3 which would reduce the strength of the shaft 1 as a whole. By diverting the fibres around the hole, the fibres retain their load bearing properties and the strength of the shaft is maintained even in the presence of the hole. 

COMPOSITE SHAFT 

A double-glazing panel is described, comprising at least two glass sheets and one frame extending along the perimeter of the glass sheets. The glass sheets are supported parallel to one another only by the frame. A chamber containing air or gas, isolated from the outside, is defined between the adjacent glass sheets and the frame. In its own turn, the frame consists of one or more profiles directly glued to the glass sheets, just at the respective edges. Advantageously, at least some profiles are transparent, i.e. at least part of the frame is transparent. The panel assembly is very easy and quick at the same time. The profiles can be made separately before the panel assembly, with low costs. For example, the profiles are made of a plastic material, and are extruded or molded. 

TRANSPARENT PANEL 

Holder (1) for releasably connecting a handle to a tool (2), in which the holder (1) comprises a space (3) in which a handle end is introducible, in which this space (3) comprises a wall surface with one or more projecting cutting elements (5a, 5b) for cutting complementary screw thread by means of which the one or more cutting elements (5a, 5b) are releasably connectable, in which the holder (1) comprises a coupling portion (6) comprising the one or more cutting elements (5a, 5b) and a retaining portion (7), in which the coupling portion (6) is made of a first material comprising plastic and the retaining portion (7) is made of a second material, in which the hardness of the first material is greater than the hardness of the second material. 

HOLDER 

A method for fabricating a lid (10) or a base of a container (C), the lid (10) or base comprising a web (12) and an outer boundary, the method comprising injecting a plastic material through at least a first number of first cavities having a first thickness and through at least a second number of second cavities having a second thickness, the first cavities leading to the outer boundary of the lid (10) or base, the first thickness being larger than the second thickness; and selectively cooling the first cavities and the second cavities. 

CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF 

Provided is a biodegradable polymer coating stent effective in delaying the damage of physical properties (particularly radial force) of a core structure. The stent includes a core structure of a bioabsorbable material (e.g., Mg), a first coating layer of a first polymer with biodegradability, and a second coating layer of a second polymer with biodegradability, wherein the first coating layer covers the whole surface of the core structure; the second coating layer covers a part or the whole surface of the first coating layer; the first polymer has a glass transition point of lower than 37°C; and the second polymer has a glass transition point of 47°C or higher. 

BIOABSORBABLE STENT 

The present invention provides a motor shell, comprising a hollow metal shaft and a plastic shell, wherein the hollow metal shaft is fixedly connected to the plastic shell, and the connection between the hollow metal shaft and the plastic shell is one of injection molding connection, glue connection and interference connection. By using the motor shell according to the present invention, problems in the prior art such as low processing precision of the motor shaft, poor wiring structure, low structural strength, no limiting for the magnetic ring and tending to deform after loading are solved. 

MOTOR HOUSING 

A lattice structure includes a plurality of strut elements, each strut element formed by coupling one or more lengths of uncured graphite fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) tow or yarn with posts so as to form a lattice, then curing the lattice. The lattice may include a plurality of open tetrahedral-like truss arrangements, each open tetrahedral-like truss arrangement including six strut elements and four posts. 

LATTICE STRUCTURE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES  

A ball joint is disclosed. The ball joint comprises: a ball stud comprising a ball; a bearing supporting the ball of the ball stud by surrounding same; a case bushing accommodating the bearing and one portion of the ball stud; a ball joint mounting case made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), accommodating the case bushing and coupling to a suspension arm; and a case cap accommodated inside the case bushing. 

BALL JOINT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR  

The present invention relates to a laminated liquid food packaging material, comprising a bulk layer, and a barrier layer portion and a polymer layer structure for balancing package integrity vs openability of the package. The invention further relates to the method for manufacturing the laminated packaging material and to a packaging container for liquid food packaging, comprising the laminated packaging material. 

LAMINATED PACKAGING MATERIAL, PACKAGING CONTAINERS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE LAMINATE MATERIAL (© DPMA) 

LAMINATED PACKAGING MATERIAL, PACKAGING CONTAINERS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE LAMINATE MATERIAL 

A translucent multilayer floor covering comprises a base layer, a diffuser layer, and a wear layer, the base layer and the wear layer sandwiching the diffuser layer. The base layer, which could be comprised of a single film or of a plural transparent PVC (polyvinyl chloride) films laminated together or of yet another construction, has a PVC content comprised in the range from 50 wt. % to 90 wt.% and at most 15 wt.% of pigment and/or filler particles. Preferably, the base layer has a plasticizer content in the range from 8 wt.% to 35 wt.%. 

TRANSLUCENT MULTILAYER FLOOR COVERING, E.G., FOR BACKLIT FLOOR CONSTRUCTION  

An airplane fuel level optical sensor using one side-emitting plastic optical fiber (SPOF) and two fluorescent plastic optical fibers (FP0Fs) to detect the airplane fuel level without using any electrically conductive component or element placed inside the fuel tank. This dual-FPOF sensor is capable of achieving high resolution and high accuracy with a one-time calibration in the actual airplane's fuel tank environment. One embodiment of the dual-FPOF sensor uses one SPOF and two FP0Fs to detect fuel level change based on the optical signal output from the two FP0Fs. The sensor design uses large-diameter (core and cladding), lightweight, low-cost and high-durability plastic optical fiber, which is very desirable for airplane installation. 

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAVING DUAL FLUORESCENT PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBERS 

There are disclosed implantable medical devices (100) and apparatus for treating implantable medical devices during production, so as to cause the implantable medical devices (100) to have abluminal surfaces and luminal surfaces with different functional characteristics and in particular surface energies. The luminal surfaces of the medical device (100) are preferably coated with carbon, so as to have a low surface energy, which reduces the risk of thrombi forming when implanted into a patient's vessels. The abluminal surfaces are treated so as to have a high surface energy, such that a therapeutic, preferably bioactive, material, such as a drug, can adhere to the abluminal surfaces and preferably without any need for a containment layer such as polymer or other matrix material. Once the therapeutic material has been delivered into the tissue wall, the stent can remain within the patient's vessel without leaving any delivery artefacts, as occurs with some prior art drug eluting medical devices. 

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH DIFFERENTIATED LUMINAL AND ABLUMINAL CHARACTERISTICS 

The application relates to an illuminated paving brick (3) made of a ceramic-polymer composite material (4) containing glass granules (1) of variable sizes embedded in a polymer resin matrix (2). The brick at one of its side surfaces or at its bottom surface has an electric light source (5) embedded in the polymer matrix such that that the electrical contacts thereof protrude outside the brick. The application also relates to the method of manufacturing the illuminated paving brick. 

ILLUMINATED PAVING BRICK MADE OF CERAMIC-POLYMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ILLUMINATED PAVING BRICK © European Patent Office  

ILLUMINATED PAVING BRICK MADE OF CERAMIC-POLYMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ILLUMINATED PAVING BRICK 

A joint structure of a composite bicycle frame includes a base layer and at least one reinforcing layer. The base layer is made of a first polymeric matrix material doped with a plurality of first fibers. The first fibers have random fiber orientation, and the base layer has a first thickness. The reinforcing layer is adhesively connected to the base layer. The reinforcing layer is made of a second polymeric matrix material doped with a plurality of second fibers. The second fibers have a single fiber orientation. The reinforcing layer has a second thickness which is smaller than the first thickness of the base layer. 

JOINT STRUCTURE OF A COMPOSITE BICYCLE FRAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF 

A rope (16) for a winch assembly of a crawler vehicle, in particular a snow groomer, the rope having a substantially circular cross-section and comprising a core (43), a plurality of strands (44) arranged around the core (43), and a sheath (45), which is arranged around the strands (44) and is made of a polymer material for sealing and protecting the strands (44) from the outside. 

A ROPE FOR A WINCH ASSEMBLY, A WINCH ASSEMBLY AND CRAWLER VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A SNOW GROOMER, COMPRISING SUCH A ROPE © European Patent Office 

A ROPE FOR A WINCH ASSEMBLY, A WINCH ASSEMBLY AND CRAWLER VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A SNOW GROOMER, COMPRISING SUCH A ROPE 

The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass. 