COMPOSITION COMPRISING ONE OR MORE PARTICULAR ADDITIVES

L'invention concerne une composition comprenant au moins un bitume et au moins un additif choisi parmi les composés de formule (I) suivante : et les composés de formule (II) suivante : L'invention concerne également une émulsion bitumineuse comprenant au moins un bitume, au moins un additif de formule (I), ou de formule (II) et au moins une phase aqueuse contenant éventuellement au moins un tensioactif.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID HEATING SYSTEM FOR

MAGNETIC DEVICE OF ROTOR FOR ELECTRIC GENERATOR INTEGRATES OF MARINE ENGINE

ANNULAR SINTERED MAGNET WITH RADIAL MAGNETIZATION, HAVING INCREASED MECHANICAL STRENGTH

ADDITIVE FOR ASPHALT MIXTURES CONTAINING RECLAIMED BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'amélioration de l'incorporation de produits bitumineux recyclés par emploi d'au moins un tensioactif au titre d'alternative aux huiles de rajeunissement décrites dans la littérature, pour prépaper des enrobés contenant des produits bitumineux recyclés. L'emploi de tels tensioactifs alternatifs entraîne une amélioration des propriétés mécaniques de l'enrobé, tout en diminuant la teneur en bitume frais et en augmentant la teneur en produits bitumineux recyclés.

MIX ADDITIVES FOR the PREPARATION Of COAT

La présente invention concerne des mélanges d'additifs de bitume, leur utilisation et leur application pour la fabrication d'enrobés utilisés dans les chaussées et l'étanchéification, et plus spécifiquement pour la construction, la réparation et la maintenance des trottoirs, des routes, des autoroutes, des parcs de stationnement ou des pistes d'aéroport et des voies de service et de toute autre surface de roulement.

BITUMINOUS EMULSIONS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE PARTICULAR ADDITIVES

L'invention concerne une émulsion bitumineuse comprenant au moins un bitume, au moins un émulsifiant, de l'acide phosphorique ou un de ses dérivés, au moins une phase aqueuse, et au moins un additif particulier. L'invention porte également sur un procédé de préparation de ladite émulsion ainsi que l'utilisation de l'émulsion pour améliorer la résistance au désenrobage d'un enrobé coulé à froid.

COMPRESSION DEVICE ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED A WORKING FLUID, SUCH AS A LIQUID OR A GASEOUS FLUID, AND TURBOCHARGER COMPRISING SUCH A COMPRESSION DEVICE.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de compression d'un fluide gazeux ou liquide comprenant un compresseur (11) avec une admission (14) du fluide à comprimer, une sortie (16) du fluide comprimé et un moyen de compression (18) dudit fluide porté par un arbre de compresseur (20) et logé entre l'admission et la sortie, et une machine électrique (24) comprenant un stator (26) portant des générateurs de flux magnétique (36) et un rotor (22) fixe en rotation avec l'arbre de compresseur (20). Selon l'invention, le stator (26) comporte une multiplicité de passages radiaux (34) disposés circonférentiellement le long dudit stator et comprenant des galeries de circulation du fluide (38) placées en regard de l'admission (14) du compresseur ...

MIX ADDITIVES FOR the PREPARATION Of COAT

SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMER-CONTAINING BITUMINOUS COMPOSITION

ADDITIVE CONTAINING COATED RECYCLED ASPHALT PRODUCTS

SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMER-CONTAINING BITUMINOUS COMPOSITION

La présente invention concerne une composition bitumineuse comprenant au moins un bitume et au moins un polycondensat capable de former une structure supramoléculaire et comprenant un ou plusieurs groupements associatifs. La présente invention concerne également l'utilisation d'une telle composition bitumineuse dans l'élaboration d'enrobés pouvant être employés dans le revêtement de surfaces carrossables, dans l'élaboration de revêtements imperméabilisants et dans l'élaboration de formulations adhésives.

BITUMINOUS EMULSIONS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE PARTICULAR ADDITIVES

L'invention concerne une émulsion bitumineuse comprenant au moins un bitume, au moins un émulsifiant, de l'acide phosphorique ou un de ses dérivés, au moins une phase aqueuse, et au moins un additif particulier. L'invention porte également sur un procédé de préparation de ladite émulsion ainsi que sur l'utilisation de l'émulsion pour améliorer la résistance au désenrobage d'un enrobé coulé à froid.

ANNULAR SINTERED MAGNET WITH RADIAL MAGNETIZATION, HAVING INCREASED MECHANICAL STRENGTH

L'invention concerne un aimant fritté de forme annulaire possédant une orientation radiale du champ magnétique rémanent, comprenant : - une partie principale de forme annulaire réalisée dans un matériau ferromagnétique, dans lequel il est prévu un premier degré D1 d'anisotropie magnétique dans la direction radiale de l'aimant ; et - une partie renfort de forme annulaire solidaire de la partie principale de l'aimant, la partie renfort étant réalisée dans le même matériau ferromagnétique que la partie principale, et dans lequel il est prévu un second degré D2 d'anisotropie magnétique dans la direction radiale de l'aimant, le degré D1 étant strictement supérieur au degré D2.

METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A HYBRID HEATING SYSTEM

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de régulation d'un système de chauffage hybride comportant au moins: - une pompe à chaleur, et - une chaudière à combustion, le procédé comprenant: - obtenir un point de fonctionnement cible du système, - déterminer un point de fonctionnement seuil de la pompe à chaleur, le franchissement dudit point de fonctionnement seuil entrainant une permutation du régime de fonctionnement de la pompe à chaleur entre un état actif et un état inactif, - commander la chaudière à combustion selon un régime de fonctionnement par intermittence destiné à rallonger les phases de fonctionnement de la pompe à chaleur lorsque l'écart entre le point de fonctionnement seuil et le point de fonctionnement cible est inférieur à une valeur choisie.

Methods and compositions for protein labeling using lipoic acid ligases

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use thereof for labeling peptide and proteins in vitro or in vivo. The methods described herein employ lipoic acid ligase or mutants thereof, and lipoic acid analogs (e.g., lipoic acid analogs comprising a resorufin moiety) recognized by lipoic acid ligase and lipoic acid ligase mutants. Also provided herein is a method of imaging protein-protein interaction via a reaction mediated by lipoic acid ligase.

Apparatus for Singularizing and Separating Vegetable Products

An apparatus for singularizing and separating cherries, includes a product line defining a V-shaped slot and motorized belts installed on opposite walls defining the slot and arranged on the bottom thereof. The cherries are separated from their stems by circular blades rotating around axes preferably orthogonal to the direction of said “V” slot. Preferably, in the position corresponding to said rotating circular blades, on the upper edges of said opposite walls is installed a respective rising face, oriented upwardly and preferably inclined and lying on the same plane of the respective said opposite wall, parallel to the direction of said “V” slot, provided with a front edge that is downwardly oriented and inclined toward the direction of origin of the vegetable products. The lower corner of the rising face is substantially disposed on the upper edge of the respective opposite wall; the two lower portions of the two circular blades rotate at a height that is lower than the upper side of the respective rising face, and said circular blades are arranged externally of the upper sides of the respective said rising face. 114-. (canceled)15. Apparatus for the singularization and the separation of vegetable products , especially cherries , and comprisinga conveying and singularization line for said products, said line defining a “V” slot having rectilinear configuration in a body solid with the frame of said apparatus, and delimited by two opposed walls inclined to each other,two first motorized belts arranged on said opposed walls and placed on the bottom of said slot and acted with synchronous motion on a direction parallel to said slot,separation means for separating two or more said vegetable products connected each other by respective stalks, said separation means including one or more cutting means placed at a side position with respect to said “V” slot.16. Apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said cutting means comprise at least a circular blade:rotating around ...

DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE WITH HIGH PURITY, AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION

Disclosed is the compound of formula 1. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone characterised by a 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate content lower than 1000 ppm and by an APHA colour ranging from 0 to 400.2. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone with a 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate content ranging from 1 to 1000 ppm.3. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone with a 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate content ranging from 1 to 700 ppm.4. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone with an APHA colour (10% sol. in toluene) ranging from 0 to 250.6. A process according to wherein step b) precedes step a).7. A process according to wherein the compound obtained from step a) is reacted first with halogenating agents or with mesyl or tosyl halides and then with tert-butylamine claim 5 , under conditions which safeguard the cyanuryl active chlorine atoms claim 5 , the resulting product being then reacted with two equivalents of 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate.8. Cosmetic formulations containing the compound of as UV-B filters.9. Cosmetic formulations of further comprising additional UV-A and/or UV-B filters claim 8 , cosmetic active ingredients and suitable excipients. This application claims priority to and the benefit of Italian Application No. MI2012A000645 filed on Apr. 18, 2012, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to diethylhexyl butamido triazone (INCI name: diethylhexyl butamido triazone), characterised by a 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate content ranging from 1 to 1000 ppm and by an APHA colour of between 0 and 400, preferably between 0 and 250.The invention also relates to the preparation process of said compound.Diethylhexyl butamido triazone or benzoic acid, 4,4′-[[6-[[4-[[(1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino-1,3,5-triazin-2,4-diyl]diimino]-bis-,-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, of formula:is a known UV-B filter used in particular for applications in the cosmetics industry, which is available on the market under the UVASORB HEB® brand.The synthesis of ...

TRIAZINE DERIVATIVES

The invention relates to novel intermediates for the preparation of substituted triazines used in particular in the cosmetic, detergent, coating, plastics and textile industries. The invention also relates to the processes for preparation of said intermediates and for the conversion of the latter into final products. 3. Compounds according to wherein R1 is H and R2 is straight or branched C1-C12 alkyl claim 2 , C3-C6 cycloalkyl.4. Compounds according to wherein A is a group of formula V.5. Compounds according to wherein A and B are the same claim 1 , with the exclusion of the groups of formula V.6. Compounds according to claim 2 , wherein X is chlorine claim 2 , wherein R1 is H and R2 is straight or branched alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms claim 2 , R11-R15 are hydrogen claim 2 , R4 is a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms claim 2 , either R5 or R6 is hydrogen and the other is a C1-C12 alkyl group claim 2 , and R7-R10 are hydrogen or one is hydrogen and the other is a C1-C12 alkyl.9. A process according to wherein step b) precedes step a).11. A process according to wherein step b) precedes step a).13. Compounds according to claim 6 , wherein R4 is 2-ethylhexyl.14. Compounds according to claim 6 , wherein when one of R5 or R6 is hydrogen the other is tert-butyl.15. Compounds according to claim 6 , wherein when one of R7-R10 is hydrogen claim 6 , the other is tert-amyl tert-amyl. This application claims priority to and the benefit of Italian Application No. MI2012A000644 filed on Apr. 18, 2012, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to novel derivatives of symmetrical triazine and their use as intermediates for the production of substituted triazines used in particular in the cosmetic, detergent, coating, plastics and textile industries.The invention also relates to the preparation process of said intermediates.Numerous derivatives of symmetrical triazine are known which can be ...

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE HARDNESS AND FOR THE SELECTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Method for measuring the hardness of agricultural products includes: implementing a test program suitable for identifying and selecting one or more indices (S3, S4) which can be measured with a non-destructive test on a respective product/fruit, correlated with the hardness (Du) of the same product/fruit, measured by a respective penetration test; and calculating the coefficients that define the straight line representative of the linear correlation between said indices and the hardness for the respective product. The method is implemented with the operations of: applying on the product a dynamic force, preferably of impulsive type; detecting the mechanical reaction through at least a piezoelectric transducer capable of generating an electric signal based on the application or transmission of said dynamic force through the respective kiwi fruit; and analyzing said electric signal relative to the fruit. 1. Method for the measurement of the hardness and for the selection of agricultural products , and specially of fruits , wherein it comprises the following operations:to implement a test program suitable of identifying and of selecting one or more indexes (S3, S4), which can be measured through a non-destructive test on a respective product/fruit, correlated to the hardness (Du) of the same product/fruit, measured by a respective penetration test,to calculate the equation coefficients (a, b) which do define the right line representative of the linear correlation between said indexes and the respective hardness, for the respective product.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said first identified index is defined by the relationship S3=(Δl/Δt) claim 1 , and corresponds to the value of the square of the propagation speed inside the fruit of a dynamic force claim 1 , preferably of the impulse type.3. Method according to claim 2 , wherein the fruits subjected to said test program are kiwi fruits claim 2 , and in that the coefficients of said correlation right line a=− ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO FULLY AUTOMATICALLY OPEN CRATES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Method and apparatus for opening pairs of opposed reclined walls of a plurality of crates, comprises carrying a first stack to a first working station, raising opposed walls of the upper crate by rotation with respect to the bottom plane, raising the other two front walls by rotation, blocking at least one of the side walls to an adjacent side wall, horizontally transferring the open crate into a position where it is lowered onto an adjacent second stack opened crates. 1. Method to fully automatically open the side and reclined walls of a plurality of crates preferably for agricultural products , provided with a bottom plane and with two pairs of opposed walls , each of them hinged on said bottom plane , which are arranged in the same and ordered way , and vertically laid one on the other so as to form a respective first stack , wherein it comprises the following operations:a) carrying said first stack into an loading stationb) vertically raising two opposed walls of the upper crate by respective rotation with respect to said bottom plane,c) vertically rising of the other two opposed walls of the upper crate by respective rotation with respect to said bottom plane,d) blocking of at least one of said side walls to an adjacent side wall,e) horizontally transferring said open crate into a position outside the vertical projection of said first stack.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after said operation in a) claim 1 , and before said operation in b) claim 1 , said first stack is lifted to a level such as the crate in the upper position and with the reclined side walls claim 1 , reaches a pre-determined level into a first working station.3. Method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , after said lifting to said level claim 2 , said upper crate is blocked with respect to said first working station by means acting laterally onto said bottom plane of said upper crate.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after said operation in e) claim 1 , ...

Method for measuring the poisson's ratio and the residual stress of a material

The subject matter of the present invention is a method for measuring the Poisson's ratio and the residual stress of any material, that is, a metal, ceramic, polymeric, crystalline or amorphous material, in the form of a bulk material or surface coating.

APPARATUS FOR TREATING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS BLUEBERRIES AND THE LIKE

An apparatus for treating horticultural products, such as blueberries and the like, includes in series at least one station for loading the horticultural products, at least one preliminary checking station, at least one alignment station, for their subsequent advancement aligned on at least one row, at least one viewing station, for acquiring information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product, such as the color, size, shape, sugar content, defectiveness, and the like, at least one distribution station, for sorting the products into uniform subgroups, as a function of the information acquired by the viewing station, and at least one recirculation apparatus for returning, at least to the viewing station, any horticultural products that have not been sorted by the distribution station. 110- (canceled)11. An apparatus for treating horticultural products comprising in series at least one station for loading the horticultural products , at least one preliminary checking station , at least one alignment station for their subsequent advancement aligned on at least one row , at least one viewing station for acquiring information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product , at least one distribution station for sorting the products into uniform subgroups , as a function of the information acquired by said viewing station , and at least one recirculation apparatus for returning , at least to said viewing station , any horticultural products that have not been sorted by said distribution station , wherein said recirculation apparatus comprises at least one conveyor belt functionally arranged downstream of said distribution station and leads even indirectly to said viewing station , said apparatus comprising at least one sensor for detecting the transit of horticultural products above and at a predefined height , with respect to said conveyor belt , said height being chosen so as to correspond to a predefined ...

APPARATUS FOR TREATING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS BLUEBERRIES AND THE LIKE

An apparatus for treating horticultural products, such as blueberries and the like, includes in series at least one station for loading the horticultural products, at least one preliminary checking station, at least one alignment station for their subsequent advancement aligned on at least one row, at least one viewing station for acquiring information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product, such as the color, size, shape, sugar content, defectiveness, and the like, at least one distribution station for sorting the products into uniform subgroups as a function of the information acquired by the viewing station, and at least one recirculation apparatus for returning, at least to the viewing station, any horticultural products that have not been sorted by the distribution station. 111-. (canceled)12. An apparatus for treating horticultural products , the apparatus comprising in series at least one station for loading the horticultural products , at least one preliminary checking station , at least one alignment station for their subsequent advancement aligned on at least one row , at least one viewing station for acquiring information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product , at least one distribution station for sorting the products into uniform subgroups , as a function of the information acquired by said viewing station , and at least one recirculation apparatus for returning , at least to said viewing station , any horticultural products that have not been sorted by said at least one distribution station , further comprising at least one sensor for detecting any presence of horticultural products , which is arranged downstream of said at least one distribution station along a transit line of said products , which leads to said at least one recirculation apparatus , said at least one detection sensor being associated with at least one electronic control and management unit provided with at ...

STABLE AMORPHOUS SOLID FORM OF A TRIAZINE DERIVATIVE AND THE CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Disclosed is an amorphous solid form of the compound of formula (I), characterised by an exothermic transition at temperatures lower than 125° C., determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). 2. Amorphous solid form according to characterised by an exothermic transition at temperatures ranging from 50 to 90° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).35-. (canceled)6. Process for the production of the amorphous solid form of comprising rapidly cooling molten compound (I) on a cold surface or in a cold fluid.7. Process according to wherein the fluid is selected from nitrogen claim 6 , air or a non-solvent selected from water claim 6 , alcohol and heptane.8. Process for the production of the amorphous solid form of comprising rapidly eliminating a solvent from a solution of compound (I) at temperatures lower than the melting point.9. Process according to wherein the solvent is an alcohol claim 8 , a ketone claim 8 , an ester or a hydrocarbon.10. Process according to wherein the solvent is an aliphatic C4-C12 alcohol.11. Process according to wherein the solvent is an octanol.12. Process according to claim 10 , wherein the solvent is 2-ethylhexanol.13. Method of making plastics claim 1 , coating or cosmetic formulations with the amorphous solid form of as powder claim 1 , granules or flakes claim 1 , said method comprising dissolving the amorphous solid in an oil phase.14. Method of claim 13 , wherein the cosmetic formulations comprise sunscreens.15. Method according to for making powder claim 13 , granules or flakes in combination with additional known UVA and UVB sunscreens.16. Method according to wherein the UVA and UVB sunscreens are selected from 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate claim 15 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone claim 15 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid claim 15 , 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)-d claim 15 ,l-camphor claim 15 , diethylhexyl butamido triazone claim 15 , 4-(tert-butyl)-4′-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane claim 15 ...

FUEL ECONOMY OPTIMIZATION USING AIR-PER-CYLINDER (APC) IN MPC-BASED POWERTRAIN CONTROL

A propulsion system, control system, and method are provided for optimizing fuel economy, which use model predictive control systems to generate a plurality of sets of possible command values and determine a cost for each set of possible command values of based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, a plurality of predicted values, and a plurality of requested values. The set of possible command values having the lowest cost is determined and defined as a set of selected command values. Fuel is minimized by minimizing engine power for a requested axle power. Accordingly, a fuel consumption rate requested value is determined based on an air-per-cylinder (APC) requested value. 1. A method for controlling a propulsion system of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:generating a plurality of sets of possible command values;determining a cost for each set of possible command values of the plurality of sets of possible command values based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, a plurality of predicted values, and a plurality of requested values, the plurality of requested values including a fuel consumption rate requested value;determining the fuel consumption rate requested value based on an air-per-cylinder (APC) requested value;determining which set of possible command values of the plurality of sets of possible command values has a lowest cost; andselecting the set of possible command values that has the lowest cost to define a set of selected command values.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting the APC requested value from the lower of a computed APC reference value and a measured APC value.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining the computed APC reference value based on an estimated engine speed and an axle power requested value.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising determining the engine power-to-fuel ratio c based on an engine power ...

LINEARIZED MODEL BASED POWERTRAIN MPC

A propulsion system, control system, and method are provided for optimizing fuel economy, which use model predictive control systems to generate a plurality of sets of possible command values and determine a cost for each set of possible command values based on weighting values, a plurality of predicted values, and a plurality of requested values. The set of possible command values having the lowest cost is determined. A linearized axle torque requested value and a linearized axle torque measured value are each created by subtracting an estimated disturbance. The estimated disturbance is determined based on a model of a relationship between measured engine output torque and measured transmission ratio. The linearized axle torque measured value is used to compute the predicted values, which are used to determine the cost. The linearized axle torque requested value is also used to determine the cost. 1. A method for controlling a propulsion system of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:determining a plurality of requested values including a first requested value;determining a plurality of measured values including a first measured value, a second measured value, and a third measured value;determining an estimated disturbance based on a model of a relationship between the first and second measured values;subtracting the estimated disturbance from the first requested value to establish a linearized requested value;subtracting the estimated disturbance from the third measured value to establish a linearized measured value;determining a plurality of predicted values based in part on the plurality of measured values including the linearized measured value;generating a plurality of sets of possible command values;determining a cost for each set of possible command values of the plurality of sets of possible command values based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, the plurality of predicted values, and the plurality of ...

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND RELATIVE METHOD

Apparatus for filling containers with horticultural products, built and operating in such a manner as to utilize at least one horizontal transporting conveyor, a moving structure arranged at the output edge of said conveyor and provided with displacement and engagement means to incline said containers, through a partial rotation, from a first inclined position with respect to the horizontal plane, in which the mouth of the container remains contiguous with the output edge of the conveyor, and subsequent working positions in which the same container moves progressively through less inclined positions until it returns to the normal horizontal position. Said mobile structure includes a U-shaped oscillating frame whose open side is designed to position itself in front of said output edge of the transporting conveyor, and blocking means, typically shaped jaws, supported by said oscillating frame and suitable to selectively engage and disengage the outer perimeter of the container, so as to initially cause the container to rotate to a predetermined inclination, and subsequently return in reverse rotation to the normal position, in which the container is released and removed. 1. Apparatus for the filling with horti-fructural loose products of each of a plurality in series of containers or small boxes , and comprising:at least one transporting conveyor moving on an horizontal plane with a motion on a closed path,at least a moving structure arranged at the output edge of said conveyor, and provided with displacement and engaging means able of oscillating in an articulated way said container from:a first raised position wherein the plane of the loading aperture of said container is inclined, at a maximum pre-defined n angle, with respect to the plane of said conveyor, said loading aperture maintained contiguous to said output edge of said transporting conveyor,to successive working positions wherein said container takes progressively less inclined positions, until the ...

Memory Address Collision Detection Of Ordered Parallel Threads With Bloom Filters

A semiconductor chip is described having a load collision detection circuit comprising a first bloom filter circuit. The semiconductor chip has a store collision detection circuit comprising a second bloom filter circuit. The semiconductor chip has one or more processing units capable of executing ordered parallel threads coupled to the load collision detection circuit and the store collision detection circuit. The load collision detection circuit and the store collision detection circuit is to detect younger stores for load operations of said threads and younger loads for store operations of said threads. 1. A method performed for an accessing thread that is one of a plurality of parallel threads , comprising:retrieving first information from a first plurality of storage locations including, for any of said first plurality of storage locations that have been previously accessed, a respective order number of its youngest accessing thread, and, replacing any order number of a said youngest accessing thread that is older than said accessing thread with said accessing thread's order number in said first information in said first plurality of storage locations, said first plurality of storage locations part of a first data store that tracks previous addresses for said accessing thread's type of operation; and,retrieving second information from a second plurality of storage locations including, for any of said second plurality of storage locations that have been previously accessed, a respective order number of its youngest accessing thread, and, raising a flag if all of said youngest accessing threads of said second plurality of storage locations is younger than said accessing thread and if all of said second plurality of storage locations have been previously accessed, said second plurality of storage locations part of a second data store that tracks previous addresses for the other of said type of operation.2. The method of further comprising:executing a first ...

PLANT FOR MANUAL PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

Plant for manual packaging of crates with fruit and vegetable products includes a first mobile horizontal belt conveyor on which products are placed, and which moves with a controllable motion and a second mobile conveyor on which is placed a plurality of crates. The two conveyors are arranged on parallel and horizontal but planes. The upper surface of the second conveyor is arranged at least partially overlying the position of the first conveyor. A return conveyor is arranged on the same horizontal plane as the first mobile conveyor, and moving in a direction opposite to the same. A third mobile conveyor may be provided, similar to the first conveyor, oriented and provided with a movement like the first conveyor and arranged, with respect to a median vertical plane of the upper belt of said return conveyor, in a position opposite and preferably symmetrical to said first conveyor. 1. Hand packaging work table for manual packaging of crates , particularly but not exclusively for fruit and vegetable products , comprising:a support structure of elongate shape supported on a plane; whose upper mobile surface is arranged on a horizontal plane;', 'has a flat substantially elongate upper surface;', 'travels with a closed-loop path;', 'is supported by said structure and is suitable to support and transfer with a substantially horizontal movement the products placed on it;', 'moves with a controllable motion;, 'a first mobile conveyor belt;'}a second mobile belt conveyor whose upper mobile surface moves in the same direction and has a flat substantially elongate upper shape, is supported by said structure, and is suitable to move a plurality of crates;means suitable to guarantee the return path of the products that are not packaged, wherein:the upper surfaces of said two mobile conveyors are arranged on parallel and horizontal planes:and are arranged at a pre-defined and constant difference in height.2. Hand packaging work table according to claim 1 , wherein said means ...

MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

A filling machine (M) for filling containers () with fruit or vegetables products, comprising transportation means () for the step-by-step conveying the said containers () to be filled along a horizontal determined direction (D); primary plain belt conveyor means () for products feeding parallel to said horizontal direction (D) and adapted to realize a main bulk filling of the said containers (); secondary belt conveyor means () for singles products feeding parallel to said horizontal direction (D) and adapted to cooperate simultaneously with said primary belt conveyor means () so as to complete the whole final filling of the said containers (); motion means () applied to both said principal () and secondary () belt conveyor means for reciprocating moving said primary () and secondary () belt conveyor means in a direction (D) parallel to said horizontal direction (D); and at least a weighing station () for constant weighing the containers () during said filling steps. 1. Filling machine for filling containers with fruit or vegetables products , comprising transportation means for the step-by-step conveying the said containers to be filled along a horizontal determined direction; primary plain belt conveyor means for products feeding parallel to said horizontal direction and adapted to realize a main bulk filling of the said containers; secondary belt conveyor means for singles products feeding parallel to said horizontal direction and adapted to cooperate simultaneously with said primary belt conveyor means so as to complete the whole final filling of the said containers; motion means applied to both said principal and secondary belt conveyor means for reciprocating moving said primary and said secondary belt conveyor means in a direction parallel to said horizontal direction; and at least a weighing station for constant weighing the containers during said filling steps.2. Filling machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that said secondary belt conveyor ...

APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCH APPARATUS

An apparatus for the treatment of horticultural products, including in series at least 19-. (canceled)10. An apparatus for the treatment of horticultural products , comprising in series at least:a first station, configured for supplying a handling and processing line with an indiscriminate mass of horticultural products;a second station, arranged along said line and configured for the acquisition of information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product in transit and for the transmission of said information to an electronic control and management unit;a third station, arranged along said line and configured for the selective conveyance of each horticultural product in transit toward one of at least two distinct collection stations, on the basis of commands sent by said electronic unit as a function of the information acquired at least by said second station; andfurther comprising an electronic vision device, arranged along a chosen point of said line that is comprised between said first station and said second station and is configured to count a number of horticultural products in transit, said electronic control and management unit, functionally associated with said electronic vision device, being provided with instructions for an automatic variation of the supply rate of said line, on the part of at least said first station, as a function of the counting performed by said electronic vision device.11. The apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein said electronic control and management unit is provided with instructions for checking a match between data supplied by said electronic vision device and a predefined value claim 10 , chosen as a function of a desired number of products to be supplied in a unit time at least to said second station claim 10 , said electronic control and management unit being provided with instructions for the automatic variation of the supply rate of said line claim 10 , on the part of said first station ...

TRIAZINE OLIGOMERS AS PHOTOSTABILISING AGENTS

Disclosed are oligomeric compounds obtained by condensation of the compound of formula (I) with itself 2. Compounds according to comprising two residues of compounds of formula I.3. Compounds according to wherein —COCl residues are derivatised with alcohols or amines.4. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein R=R=-2-ethylhexyl.5. Compounds according to wherein the amine is tert-butylamine.6. Compounds according to wherein the alcohol is 2-ethylhexanol.8. Compounds of formula (II) according to wherein:{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'when Y and Z are both —O—, R, R, R, Rand Rare 2-ethylhexyl when Y is —O— and Z is —NH—, R is tert-butyl while R, R, Rand Rare 2-ethylhexyl;'}{'sub': 4', '1', '2', '3, 'when Y is -NH- and Z is-0-, Ris tert-butyl while R, R, Rand Rare 2-ethylhexyl.'}9. Cosmetic compositions containing the compounds of alone or in admixture with one or more UVA and UVB sunscreens.10. Cosmetic compositions according to further comprising one or more sunscreens selected from 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate claim 8 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone claim 8 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid claim 8 , 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)-d claim 8 ,l-camphor claim 8 , diethylhexyl butamido triazone claim 8 , ethylhexyl triazone claim 8 , 4-(tert-butyl)-4′ -methoxy-dibenzoylmethane claim 8 , 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3 claim 8 ,3 -diphenylacrylate claim 8 , bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol-methoxyphenyl-triazine claim 8 , methylene-bis-benzotriazolyl-tetramethylbutyl-phenol claim 8 , benzoic acid 2-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)-hexyl ester claim 8 , titanium dioxide claim 8 , zinc oxide.11. Method for preparing sunscreen comprising the compounds of This application is a Non-Provisional Application which claims priority to and the benefit of Italian Application No. MI2013A000119 filed on Jan. 25, 2013, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to s-triazine oligomer derivatives, their ...

APPARATUS FOR SELECTING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

An apparatus for selecting horticultural products includes an intake section leading to at least one passage lane defined by a pair of mutually close stems rotatably supported by a support and movement assembly and are interposed longitudinally between the intake section and a discharge section. between the pair of stems, kept inclined downward from the intake section to the discharge section, a longitudinal slot is disposed that can be crossed exclusively by debris and horticultural products having dimensions that are smaller than the width of the slot. The assembly includes a drive unit meshing with an end portion of each stem proximate to the intake section and elements for the free support of an end portion of each stem proximate to the discharge section. 110-. (canceled)11. An apparatus for selecting horticultural products , comprising an intake section for horticultural products , which leads to at least one passage lane defined by a pair of mutually close stems supported rotatably by a respective support and movement assembly and interposed longitudinally between said intake section and a discharge section , between said at least one pair of stems , kept inclined downward from said intake section to said discharge section , there is a longitudinal slot that can be crossed exclusively by debris and horticultural products having dimensions that are smaller than the width of said slot , wherein said assembly comprises a drive unit which meshes , optionally indirectly , with a first end portion of each one of said stems that is proximate to said intake section , and respective elements for the free support of a second end portion of each one of said stems that is proximate to said discharge section.12. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of said lanes claim 11 , defined by respective pairs of said adjacent stems claim 11 , supported rotatably by said assembly and interposed longitudinally between said sections claim 11 , ...

METHOD FOR CREATING DIGITAL CIRCUITS OF A FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IMPLEMENTS AN APPROXIMATION TECHNIQUE FOR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL (MPC)

Method for creating digital circuits of an MPC controller (), which implements an approximation technique for Model Predictive Control (MPC), in which a quadratic programming (QP) or linear programming (LP) optimization problem is formulated by starting from a model defined over a set of states of a state (x), wherein the said set of states is partitioned into simplices identified by vertices (v), and wherein said method comprises the steps of a) compute a solution (w*) of the optimization problem and define a control law (u(x)); b) check the stability under the control law (u(x)); c) synthesize a digital circuit by starting from the control law (u(x)) and the vertices (v). 1. Method for creating digital circuits comprised in an MPC controller , which implements an approximation technique for Model Predictive Control (MPC) , in which a quadratic programming or linear programming optimization problem is formulated based on a linear state-space dynamical model of a physical process having a state x , and provides a control law (u(x)) defined over a partition that contains simplices having vertices (v) , where i ranges from 1 to N , and wherein the vertices (v) are comprised in a given set of states of the physical process , wherein said method comprises the following steps:a. compute a solution (w*) of the optimization problem and define the control law (u(x));b. check the stability of a closed-loop system under the control law u(x), wherein the closed-loop system comprises the MPC controller and the physical process; and{'sub': 'i', 'c. synthesize a digital circuit by starting from the control law (u(x)) and the vertices (v).'}2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is performed without computing a multiparametric quadratic programming solution (U*(x)) of an MPC problem.3. Method according to claim 2 , wherein the control law (u(x)) is defined as the product between a vector of basis functions φ(x)) and a vector of parameters constituting the solution ( ...

MEMORY ADDRESS COLLISION DETECTION OF ORDERED PARALLEL THREADS WITH BLOOM FILTERS

A semiconductor chip is described having a load collision detection circuit comprising a first bloom filter circuit. The semiconductor chip has a store collision detection circuit comprising a second bloom filter circuit. The semiconductor chip has one or more processing units capable of executing ordered parallel threads coupled to the load collision detection circuit and the store collision detection circuit. The load collision detection circuit and the store collision detection circuit is to detect younger stores for load operations of said threads and younger loads for store operations of said threads. 1. A semiconductor chip comprising:a load circuit comprising a first bloom filter circuit;a store circuit comprising a second bloom filter circuit; andone or more processing units capable of executing ordered parallel threads coupled to said load circuit and said store circuit, said load circuit and said store circuit to detect younger stores for load operations of said threads and younger loads for store operations of said threads.2. The semiconductor chip of wherein storage locations of said first bloom filter circuit stores information identifying a respective youngest accessing thread of a load operation.3. The semiconductor chip of wherein said storage locations of said first bloom filter circuit respectively identify whether they have been previously accessed.4. The semiconductor chip of wherein storage locations of said second bloom filter circuit stores information identifying a respective youngest accessing thread of a store operation.5. The semiconductor chip of wherein said storage locations of said first and second bloom filter circuits respectively identify whether they have been previously accessed.6. The semiconductor chip of further comprising a queue between said one or more processing units and said load and store circuit.7. The semiconductor chip of further comprising:a second load circuit comprising a third bloom filter circuit; anda second ...

APPARATUS FOR DIVIDING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

An apparatus for dividing horticultural products, propelled by a fluid for transport from an intake region connected to an upstream station to an evacuation region connected to a downstream station. The apparatus comprises includes a supporting frame for a contoured floor, which is arranged so that a first edge is at said intake region and is arranged so that a second edge, arranged opposite the first edge, is at the evacuation region. The contoured floor includes a plurality of lanes interposed in a parallel arrangement between the regions and have a substantially V-shaped transverse cross-section so as to produce the progressive conveyance and alignment of the horticultural products in transit along the bottom of each lane. 110.-. (canceled)11. An apparatus for dividing horticultural products , propelled by a fluid for transport from an intake region , connected to an upstream station , to an evacuation region , connected to a downstream station , the apparatus comprising: a supporting frame for a contoured floor , arranged so that a first edge is at said intake region and arranged so that a second edge , arranged opposite said first edge , is at said evacuation region , said contoured floor comprising a plurality of lanes interposed in a parallel arrangement between said regions and have a substantially V-shaped transverse cross-section for a progressive conveyance and alignment of the horticultural products in transit along a bottom of each one of said lanes.12. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising at least one auxiliary redirection element interposed between a pair of said adjacent lanes claim 11 , substantially at said second edge claim 11 , for the conveyance of the transport fluid toward said bottom of said lanes.13. The apparatus according to claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of said auxiliary redirection elements interposed between respective pairs of said lanes adjacent substantially at said second edge.14. The apparatus ...

Hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element

A hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a window, a shutter or the like, between a closing position and an opening position, includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure; a movable element anchorable to the closing element so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between a first opening position and a second closing position; a plunger that is operatively coupled to the movable element by a coupling system configured so that along a first section of the sliding of a connecting shaft, the plunger does not slide, thereby allowing a free rotation of the movable element, and along a second section of the sliding of the connecting shaft, the plunger slides integrally joined with the connecting shaft, thereby controlling the rotation of the movable element. 110.-. (canceled)11. A hinge device for a rotatable movement of a closing element between a closing position and an opening position , the closing element being anchorable to a stationary support structure , the hinge device comprising:a fixed element anchorable to one of the stationary support structure and the closing element; anda movable element anchorable to another one of the stationary support structure and the closing element, the fixed and the movable elements being mutually coupled so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between an opening position and a closing position of the closing element,wherein one of the fixed or the movable elements includes a main body with an inner cavity having a hydraulic sealing element dividing the inner cavity into a first hydraulic working chamber and a second mechanical working chamber, andwherein the inner cavity further has a plunger disposed therein that is slidable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis between a stroke-start position and an end-stroke position, the plunger comprising:a head sealingly inserted into the first hydraulic ...

UNLOADING APPARATUS FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS BLUEBERRIES AND THE LIKE

An unloading apparatus for horticultural products such as blueberries and the like, which are conveyed along a predefined advancement path by respective movement units includes at least one dispenser of pressurized fluid, which can be activated on command during the transit of each product in order to send a jet of the pressurized fluid toward the product and consequently cause its fall from the respective movement unit. The apparatus also includes at least one deflector screen arranged facing and proximate to the dispenser, on the opposite side with respect to the predefined trajectory in order to intercept the products struck by the jet. The screen is inclined so as to define, between its face directed toward the dispenser and a vertical plane that passes through the dispenser, a work angle one and ninety degrees configured for the optimum downward deflection of the products. 111-. (canceled)12. An unloading apparatus for horticultural products conveyed along a predefined advancement path by respective movement units , the apparatus comprises at least one dispenser of pressurized fluid configured to be activated on command during the transit of each product in order to send a jet of the pressurized fluid toward the product such that the product falls from the respective movement unit , and further comprising at least one deflector screen arranged facing and proximate to said at least one dispenser on the opposite side with respect to the predefined trajectory in order to intercept the products struck by the jet , said screen being inclined so as to define , between its face directed toward said dispenser and a vertical plane that passes through said dispenser , a work angle comprised between 1° and 90° , for the optimum downward deflection of the products.13. The unloading apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein said screen is inclined so as to form said work angle comprised between 1° and 20°.14. The unloading apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said ...

Hinge for the rotatable movement of a door or similar closing element

A hinge for the rotatable movement of a door or a similar closing element anchored to a wall or to a similar stationary support includes a fixed element adapted to be coupled to the wall or similar stationary support and a movable element adapted to be coupled to the door or similar closing element. The fixed and movable elements are coupled to mutually rotate around a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The hinge further includes a hydraulic duct with a calibrated passage for s working fluid and an adjustment system acting thereon to control the movement of the door or similar closing element. 1. A hydraulic hinge for rotatable movement of a closing element between a closing position and an opening position , the closing element being anchorable to a stationary support structure , the hydraulic hinge comprising:{'b': '20', 'a fixed element () adapted to be anchored to the stationary support structure; and'}{'b': '10', 'a movable element () adapted to be anchored to the closing element, said fixed element and said movable element being mutually coupled so that the movable element rotates with respect to the fixed element around a first longitudinal axis (X);'}{'b': 20', '10', '11', '11', '14', '15, 'wherein one of said fixed element () or said movable element () includes at least one working chamber () defining a second longitudinal axis (Y), said at least one working chamber () including at least one portion (, ) comprising{'b': 30', '30', '20', '10', '10', '30, 'a plunger element () slidable along said second axis (Y), said plunger element () being operatively coupled with another one of said fixed element () and said movable element () so that a rotation of the movable element () corresponds to a sliding of the plunger element (); and'}{'b': '10', 'a working fluid for hydraulically damping a movement of said movable element ();'}{'b': 30', '131', '135', '11', '14', '15', '11', '18', '19, 'wherein said plunger element () ...

Solar tracking system

A method may include orienting a set of solar power units in a first position in which rows of solar power units are shaded by adjacent rows of solar power units; and monitoring energy generated by the set of solar power units over a window of time, that includes from when the set of solar power units are oriented in the first position until a sun angle corresponds to none of the rows being shaded by the adjacent rows. The method may include identifying a knee in energy generation during the first window of time, where the knee indicates a transition from higher to lower rates of change of energy generation at a given solar angle. The method may include plotting a trajectory of future orientation positions over time of the set of solar power units that include an orientation and time corresponding to the given solar angle.

CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A TRIAZINE DERIVATIVE AND THE PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

Disclosed is a crystalline form of the compound of formula (I), characterised by an endothermic melting transition between 20 and 30 J/g at temperatures from 125° C. to 135° C., determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and by its X-ray diffraction spectrum.

SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCTS OF THE TYPE OF BLUEBERRIES AND THE LIKE

A system for processing fruit or vegetable products of the type of blueberries and the like, includes a first unit, in its turn having in series at least one loading station, at least one pre-sizing station, at least one pre-selection station and at least one first alignment station. The system further includes a second unit, in its turn having in series at least one second alignment station, at least one optical sizing station and at least one distribution station. Each of the first unit and the second unit has dimensions and space occupation compatible with its accommodation and transport in a single container. 110-. (canceled)11. A system for processing fruit or vegetable products , comprises a first unit , which comprises in series at least one loading station , at least one pre-sizing station , at least one pre-selection station and at least one first alignment station , and a second unit , which comprises in series at least one second alignment station , at least one optical sizing station and at least one distribution station , each one of said units having dimensions and space occupation compatible with accommodation and transport in a single container.12. The system according to claim 11 , wherein said first alignment station and said second alignment station comprise quick mutual coupling means actuated selectively during the installation of said units following their juxtaposition claim 11 , said means comprising brackets and pins for the coupling of said first alignment station with said second alignment station.13. The system according to claim 11 , wherein said first alignment station comprises at least one pair of first belts configured to move and are arranged to form a V claim 11 , with a first preset center distance claim 11 , said second alignment station comprising at least one pair of second belts configured to move and are arranged to form a V claim 11 , with a second preset center distance shorter than said first center distance claim 11 , for ...

DISCRETE CONVEYANCE UNIT, FOR BLUEBERRIES AND SIMILAR FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

A discrete conveyance unit for blueberries and similar fruit or vegetable products that can be installed in series along a processing line for blueberries, or similar fruit or vegetable products, includes a central plate, which can be moved cyclically along at least one portion of the line. The unit further includes a plurality of axially symmetrical supporting elements which are coupled to respective opposite lateral edges of the plate. Each adjacent pair of elements defines a respective support and accommodation seat for a corresponding blueberry, or similar fruit or vegetable product, so as to allow its discrete conveyance along the at least one portion of the line. 19-. (canceled)10. A discrete conveyance unit , for fruit or vegetable products , configured to be installed in series along a processing line for fruit or vegetable products , comprising a central plate moved cyclically along at least one portion of the line , and a plurality of axially symmetrical supporting elements coupled to respective opposite lateral edges of said central plate , each adjacent pair of said elements defining a respective support and accommodation seat for a corresponding fruit or vegetable product , for discrete conveyance along the at least one portion of the line.11. The discrete conveyance unit according to claim 10 , wherein each one of said elements comprises a central stem configured to be coupled coaxially with a respective support claim 10 , which extends at right angles from a corresponding said lateral edge claim 10 , a contoured bushing being fixed coaxially around said stem and tapering progressively from each one of the respective ends toward the central portion claim 10 , corresponding adjacent pairs of said bushings defining a respective seat with the respective lateral surfaces.12. The discrete conveyance unit according to claim 11 , wherein each one of said stems is provided internally with a through coaxial duct claim 11 , for the rotatable coupling of said ...

APPARATUS FOR THE SEPARATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Apparatus for the separation of agricultural or vegetable product, with a fixed structure having two parallel horizontal side members, a plurality of cutting modules equipped with a common rotating shaft having a plurality of rotating blades in fixed position along its length, said shafts being parallel to each other and mounted above conveying means suitable to carry the products placed thereon toward said rotating blades, a plurality of positioning ramps mounted in a position corresponding to a respective rotating blade and having a shape elongated in the direction of movement of said conveying means and almost flattened and oriented vertically, the elongate upper edge of which is oriented downward toward said conveying means with an inclination such that the height of said edges increases in the feeding direction of the conveying means, so that the clusters of products placed on said conveying means are carried toward said ramps, the respective upper edge of which determines the point of intersection of the respective blade with the stems of each cluster carried under the blade, wherein: —said conveying means include a table formed by a plurality of parallel grooves substantially orthogonal to said rotating shafts and reciprocally separated by respective raised portions; —said table moves in a direction parallel to said grooves; —said ramps are arranged in positions corresponding to said respective grooves, —and the projection of each of said ramps with respect to one of said groove is aligned with the same groove. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that said predetermined angle is so sized that said upper edges are horizontally lined with the respective said tips.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that said translating means do comprise a leveled member formed by a plurality of parallel grooves which are substantially orthogonal to said rotating shafts claim 1 , said grooves being reciprocally spaced by respective relief ...

APPARATUS FOR TREATING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

An apparatus for treating horticultural products includes in series at least: a first station, which has first elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products, and at least one vision system, for the acquisition of information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product. A second station includes second elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and at least one device for weighing each horticultural product in transit, and a third station, which includes third elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products. The first elements, the second elements and the third elements are offset along two respective laterally adjacent trajectories for the advancement of the horticultural products. 19-. (canceled)10. An apparatus for treating horticultural products , comprising in series at least:a first station comprising first elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products, and at least one vision system, for the acquisition of information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product,a second station comprising second elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and at least one device for weighing each horticultural product in transit, anda third station comprising third elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and means for selective conveyance of each horticultural product in transit toward one of at least two collection areas, for the sorting of the horticultural products into at least two corresponding homogeneous subgroups as a function of the information acquired by said vision system and/or by said weighing device,wherein said first elements, said second elements, and said third elements are offset along two respective laterally adjacent trajectories for the advancement of the horticultural products, in each said station, and due to the ...

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENING CRATES OF DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS

Apparatus for opening in an automatic mode and in a continuous sequence the closed side walls of a plurality of crates, preferably for horticultural products, and preferably lying vertically one on another so as to form a relative first stack, suitable for carrying out the operations for carrying a first stack to a first arrival and loading station, lifting vertically said two pairs of opposite walls, transferring said open crates to a second stack, and subsequently carrying said stack outside the apparatus; the apparatus includes command and control means suitable to store the parameters that correspond to a plurality of types of crates having different dimensions, enter into said command and control means a coded instruction representative of a particular type of crate, and automatically make it so that said command and control means process and transmit to the controls, structures, operating bodies, devices, actuators present in the apparatus appropriate signals that are suitable to determine therein the correct operation corresponding to the type of selected crate. 1. An apparatus to fully automatically open the side and reclined walls of a plurality of crates preferably for agricultural products , provided with a bottom plane and with two pairs of opposed walls , each of them hinged on said bottom plane , which are arranged in the same and ordered way , and vertically laid one on the other so as to form a respective first stack , and able of performing the following operations:a) carrying said first stack into a first loading station,b) vertically raising two opposed walls of the upper crate by respective rotation with respect to said bottom plane,c) vertically rising of the other two opposed walls of the upper crate by respective rotation with respect to said bottom plane,d) blocking of at least one of said side walls to an adjacent side wall,e) horizontally transferring said open crate into a position outside the vertical projection of said first stack, ...

3D printed sleeve

The invention relates to a manufacturing process of equipment for use in the production of nonwoven fabrics and paper products. According to the present invention, a sleeve for an embossing roller is produced using additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing. These technologies permit the preparation of pattern-forming and dewatering details in the sleeve in a single operation. The dewatering properties may thus be optimised for the selected pattern, resulting in uniform dewatering tailored for the pattern. Preferably, the technique used is stereolithography.

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PALLETIZING CONTAINERS AND RESPECTIVE METHOD

The object of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of an apparatus for palletizing which serves a plurality of conveyors transporting respective successions of cases, realising a storage means on the unloading area of each conveyor, so that during the period of storage of the cases coming from the same conveyor, the palletizer is transferred in correspondence of another conveyor wherein the respective storage has already been completed, so as to use a sole palletizer for a plurality of distinct conveyors. 1. An apparatus for the loading on pallets a plurality of containers/mosaics , particularly containing vegetable products , and comprising:a first assembly or palletizer,a conveyor having an horizontal motion,an handling and collecting group arranged downstream said conveyor and provided with a leaning plane able of supporting one or more containers,wherein it comprises temporary vertically storing means and substantially adjacent to said handling and collecting group and able of accumulating into a vertical standing, for a pre-determined quantity, said containers/mosaics, and successively of transferring them in sequence and singularly towards and into said first assembly or palletizer.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said temporary vertically storing means comprises:an open multi-flat structure consisting of a plurality of basically similar leaning planes and placed vertically one by one, and separated by respective hollow spaces,lifting/lowering means able of vertically displacing the position of said open multi-flat structure to a plurality of selectively defined levels and in a selectively controllable sequence, wherein at each level a defined of said hollow spaces is so arranged in height substantially to the same level of said leaning plane of said handling and collecting group.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said palletizer comprises:a plate arranged beside said open multi-flat structure,an articulated frame able ...

APPARATUS FOR EMPTYING CONTAINERS OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Apparatus for emptying containers filled with horticultural products and comprising a basin with an open top side and filled with water, operating means of the containers, and arranged at a level higher than the top liquid level in the basin, in order to move the containers over a defined area and to rotate them to offload its content, collecting means placed in the lower part of the basin and partially outside of it, and that collect the horticultural products from the bottom of the basin and lift them up to an emersion level, and that uses means apt to deviate the leaves from the central surface of the liquid towards a surface area adjacent to a definite wall of the basin, and to remove them from that area. Said means comprise a horizontal spillway opening, prolonged, arranged along said wall and to a height slightly lower than the liquid level, and pumps which spurt small water spouts almost horizontally, which form on the liquid surface a surface flow directed towards said prolonged opening, and filters of the drained water through said opening; said filters comprise a flexible belt conveyor, which is prolonged, extended for a closed path and in a continuous motion and which operates as a sieve, placed outside the basin and below said spillway opening that intercepts and filters the water and the leaves falling from said spillway opening. 1. Apparatus for emptying containers or bins , filled with horticultural products , and comprising:a basin with an open top side and filled with liquid, typically water,conveying and gripping means for said containers, and arranged at a level substantially higher than the top liquid level inside said basin, able of moving said containers over a defined area of said basin and of rotating around a defined horizontal axis, and of offloading the respective products,collecting means partially placed in the lower part of said basin, and partially outside of it, and able of collecting said horticultural products from said lower part ...

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR DOSING AND PACKAGING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The object of the invention is to realize an apparatus for automatically and precisely filling single containers in succession with a pre-defined amount of products; each container is filled with two distinct loads of products, wherein the first load is determined according to its weight roughly measured, and the second load is determined numerically based on the difference between said first load and a pre-defined conventional weight; the apparatus comprises a first conveyor, a second conveyor loaded automatically with the products transported by the first conveyor, a third conveyor which is loaded with the agricultural products transported by the second conveyor and that transfers the products poured and present onto it inside a succession of single containers, weighing means able of weighing the total weight of the products on the whole present on the second conveyor, wherein the third conveyor is able of transferring the products poured and present on it in a succession of single containers; there is arranged a fourth conveying means preferably “V”-shaped and able of pouring a numerically controlled quantity of similar products onto the third conveying means, which, in the end, pours it onto a container below with a motion of going on and partial rotation. 1. Apparatus for the automatic dosing of a succession of definite quantities , as a weight , of agricultural products into a plurality of respective containers , wherein it comprises:a first conveying means, preferably formed by a belt,a second conveying means able of being automatically loaded with agricultural products supplied by said first conveying means,a third conveying means able of being loaded with the products supplied by said second conveying means,weighing means able of weighing the full weigh on the whole laying on said second conveying means,wherein said third conveying means is able of transferring the products laying on it into a succession of said single container,and wherein a fourth ...

IMPROVED CONVEYOR APPARATUS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND WEIGHING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Method for the transportation and weighting of each of a continuous succession of agricultural products comprising a singling device with a plurality of pockets linearly arranged and on a rectilinear motion in translation along a parallel direction to the alignment line of the pockets, wherein the products are grasped in a drawing station by means of a first transferring means provided with gripping devices (grippers) opening downside and transferred to a release station wherein they are placed onto a second transferring means, wherein said gripping devices grasp in succession the products arranged on said singling device and wherein during the transportation onto the first transferring said products are singly weighed; said gripping means and the respective products are subjected to, in said first transferring means, a translation and to sequential and ordered distribution along two or more distinct and parallel alignment axes; said second transferring means comprises a plurality of movable conveyors parallel one to the other, aligned onto the respective vertical plane with respective alignment axes, and provided with a plurality of containers and open at the top; the motion of said grippers and of said containers is such that to a same gripping device is associated a corresponding one of said containers, so that each gripping device releases the respective product onto a respective one of said containers. 1. A method for the handling and weighting of each of a succession of agricultural products wherein:said products are separately loaded onto a singling device which comprises a plurality of pockets, preferably formed by adjacent rolls, linearly arranged and on rectilinear motion in translation along a direction substantially parallel to the alignment line of said pockets,said products are grasped by said singling device in a drawing station and transferred in a release station by a first transferring means provided with grippers opening downside,in which release ...

ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD, FOR PROCESSING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

An assembly for processing fruit and vegetable products, includes a plurality of units for containing fruit and vegetable products (A), which can move in sequence along a conveyance line. The assembly includes at least one vision element, arranged along the line and intended at least to check the actual number (N) of containment units on which each product (A) lies and is conveyed along the line, with such actual number (N) being able to depend randomly or otherwise on the size, shape, arrangement and/or method of loading on the line of the respective product (A). Downstream of the element there are at least one first device for weighing a first predefined number (n) of consecutive containment units and at least one second device for weighing a second predefined number (n) of consecutive containment units. 18.-. (canceled)9. An assembly for processing fruit and vegetable products , which comprises a plurality of units for containing fruit and vegetable products , which can move in sequence along a conveyance line , comprising at least one vision element , arranged along said line and intended at least to check the actual number of said containment units on which each product lies and is conveyed along said line , said actual number being able to depend randomly or otherwise on the size , shape , arrangement and/or method of loading on said line of the respective product , downstream of said at least one vision element there being at least one first device for weighing a first predefined number of said consecutive containment units and at least one second device for weighing a second predefined number of said consecutive containment units , which is different from said first number , for each fruit and vegetable product conveyed along said line said first weighing device and said second weighing device being activatable selectively by an electronic control and management unit , as a function of the respective actual number detected by said at least one vision element ...

MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

An engine control method includes: generating a first predicted engine output torque and a first predicted mass of air per cylinder (APC) based on a model of the spark ignition engine and a first set of possible target values determined based on an engine torque request; generating a second predicted engine output torque and a second predicted mass of APC based on the model of the spark ignition engine and a second set of possible target values determined based on the engine torque request; determining a first cost for the first set of possible target values; determining a second cost for the second set of possible target values; selecting one of the first and second sets based on the first and second costs; and setting target values based on the possible target values of the selected one of the first and second sets. 1. An engine control system for a vehicle , comprising:a prediction module that generates a first predicted engine output torque and a first predicted mass of air per cylinder (APC) based on a model of the spark ignition engine and a first set of possible target values determined based on an engine torque request and that generates a second predicted engine output torque and a second predicted mass of APC based on the model of the spark ignition engine and a second set of possible target values determined based on the engine torque request; determines a first cost for the first set of possible target values based on a first predetermined weighting value, the first predicted engine output torque, the engine torque request, a second predetermined weighting value, and the first predicted mass of APC; and', 'determines a second cost for the second set of possible target values based on the first predetermined weighting value, the second predicted engine output torque, the engine torque request, the second predetermined weighting value, and the second predicted mass of APC;, 'a cost module thata selection module that selects one of the first and second sets ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE PERIOD OF A CONTROL LOOP FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

A system according to the present disclosure includes a model predictive control (MPC) module, an actuator module, and a remedial action module. The MPC module performs MPC tasks that include predicting operating parameters for a set of possible target values and determining a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted operating parameters. The MPC tasks also include selecting the set of possible target values from multiple sets of possible target values based on the cost and setting target values to the possible target values of the selected set. The actuator module controls an actuator of an engine based on at least one of the target values. The remedial action module selectively takes a remedial action based on at least one of an amount of time that elapses as the MPC tasks are performed and a number of iterations of the MPC tasks that are performed. 1. A system comprising: determining predicted operating parameters for a set of possible target values;', 'determining a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted operating parameters;', 'selecting the set of possible target values from multiple sets of possible target values based on the cost; and', 'setting target values to the possible target values of the selected set;, 'a model predictive control (MPC) module that performs MPC tasks includingan actuator module that controls an actuator of an engine based on at least one of the target values; anda remedial action module that selectively takes a remedial action based on at least one of an amount of time that elapses as the MPC tasks are performed and a number of iterations of the MPC tasks that are performed.2. The system of wherein the remedial action module instructs the MPC module to suspend the MPC tasks when the elapsed time is greater than a first period.3. The system of wherein:the remedial action module instructs the MPC module to resume the MPC tasks when other tasks are complete; andthe other tasks have less ...

System and method for adjusting a torque capacity of an engine using model predictive control

A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a desired capacity module, an anticipated torque request module, and an engine actuator module. The desired capacity module generates a desired torque capacity of an engine at a future time based on a present torque request and a maximum torque output of the engine. The anticipated torque request module generates an anticipated torque request based on the desired torque capacity. The engine actuator module controls an actuator of the engine at a present time based on the anticipated torque request.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE RESPONSE TIME OF AN ENGINE USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a model predictive control (MPC) module and an actuator module. The MPC module generates predicted parameters based on a model of a subsystem and a set of possible target values. The MPC module generates a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted parameters and at least one of weighting values and references values. The MPC module adjusts the at least one of the weighting values and the reference values based on a desired rate of change in an operating condition of the subsystem. The MPC module selects the set of possible target values from multiple sets of possible target values based on the cost. The actuator module adjusts an actuator of the subsystem based on at least one of the target values. 1. A system comprising: generates predicted parameters based on a model of a subsystem and a set of possible target values;', 'generates a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted parameters and at least one of weighting values and references values;', 'adjusts the at least one of the weighting values and the reference values based on a desired rate of change in an operating condition of the subsystem; and', 'selects the set of possible target values from multiple sets of possible target values based on the cost; and, 'a model predictive control (MPC) module thatan actuator module that adjusts an actuator of the subsystem based on at least one of the target values.2. The system of wherein the MPC module adjusts at least one of the weighting values to zero when the desired change rate is greater than a first rate.3. The system of wherein:the weighting values include a first weighting value associated with a difference between one of the possible target values and one of the reference values; andthe MPC module adjusts the first weighting value to zero when the desired change rate is greater than the first rate.4. The system of wherein:the weighting values ...

ARTIFICIAL OUTPUT REFERENCE FOR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

A control system includes a control module that receives a first request corresponding to a control value for at least one of a plurality of actuators, selectively receives a second request associated with a predicted future control value for at least one of the plurality of actuators, determines a target value for the actuator based on the first request if the second request was not received, and generates a reference signal representing the second request if the second request was received. The reference signal indicates at least one of a predicted increase in the control value and a predicted decrease in the control value. A model predictive control module receives the reference signal and adjusts one of the plurality of actuators associated with the predicted future control value based on the reference signal. 1. A control system , comprising: receives a first request corresponding to a control value for at least one of a plurality of actuators,', 'selectively receives a second request associated with a predicted future control value for at least one of the plurality of actuators,', 'if the second request was not received, determines a target value for the actuator based on the first request, and', 'if the second request was received, generates a reference signal representing the second request, wherein the reference signal indicates at least one of a predicted increase in the control value and a predicted decrease in the control value; and, 'a control module that'}a model predictive control module that receives the reference signal and adjusts one of the plurality of actuators associated with the predicted future control value based on the reference signal.2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the reference signal corresponds to the first request plus or minus an offset indicated by the second request.3. The control system of claim 1 , wherein control module determines the reference signal based on the first request and the second request.4. The control ...

MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

A torque requesting module generates a first torque request for a spark ignition engine based on driver input. A torque conversion module converts the first torque request into a second torque request. A model predictive control (MPC) module determines a set of target values based on the second torque request, a model of the engine, and a matrix having dimensions of (m+n) by (m+n). n is an integer greater than zero that is equal to a number of lower boundary constraints used in the determination of the set of target values. m is an integer greater than zero that is equal to a number of constraints used in the determination of the set of target values other than the lower boundary constraints. An actuator module controls opening of an engine actuator based on a first one of the target values. 1. An engine control system for a vehicle , comprising:a torque requesting module that generates a first torque request for a spark ignition engine based on driver input;a torque conversion module that converts the first torque request into a second torque request;a model predictive control (MPC) module that determines a set of target values based on the second torque request, a model of the engine, and a matrix having dimensions of (m+n) by (m+n), where n is an integer greater than zero that is equal to a number of lower boundary constraints used in the determination of the set of target values and m is an integer greater than zero that is equal to a number of constraints used in the determination of the set of target values other than the lower boundary constraints; andan actuator module that controls opening of an engine actuator based on a first one of the target values.2. The engine control system of wherein the actuator module controls opening of a throttle valve based on the one of the target values.3. The engine control system of wherein the actuator module controls opening of a wastegate of a turbocharger based on the one of the target values.4. The engine control ...

Estimation systems and methods with model predictive control

A prediction module generates predicted engine operating parameters for a set of possible target values based on a plurality of values indicative of states of the engine and a first set of predetermined values set based on characteristics of the engine. A parameter estimation module determines one or more estimated operating parameters of the vehicle based on the plurality of values indicative of states of the engine and a second set of predetermined values. A cost module determines a cost for the set of possible target values based on the predicted engine operating parameters. A selection module, based on the cost, selects the set of possible target values from a group including the set of possible target values and N other sets of possible target values, wherein N is an integer greater than zero, and sets target values based on the selected set of possible target values.

COORDINATION OF TORQUE INTERVENTIONS IN MPC-BASED POWERTRAIN CONTROL

A propulsion system, control system, and method are provided for optimizing fuel economy, which use model predictive control systems to generate a plurality of sets of possible command values and determine a cost for each set of possible command values of based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, a plurality of predicted values, and a plurality of requested values. The set of possible command values having the lowest cost is determined and defined as a set of selected command values. Arbitration is performed including at least one of the following: A) determining at least one requested value based on arbitrating between a driver requested value and an intervention requested value; and B) determining a desired command value by arbitrating between a selected command value of the set of selected command values and a command intervention value. 1. A method for controlling a propulsion system of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:generating a plurality of sets of possible command values;determining a cost for each set of possible command values of the plurality of sets of possible command values based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, a plurality of predicted values, and a plurality of requested values;determining which set of possible command values of the plurality of sets of possible command values has a lowest cost; andselecting the set of possible command values that has the lowest cost to define a set of selected command values;performing an arbitration step comprising at least one of the following arbitration procedures A and B:A) determining at least one requested value of the plurality of requested values based on arbitrating between a driver requested value and an intervention requested value; andB) determining a desired command value by arbitrating between a selected command value of the set of selected command values and a command intervention value; ...

ASSEMBLY FOR HANDLING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

An assembly for handling fruit and vegetable products, includes first containment units for fruit and vegetable products that can move along a first conveyance and/or control line. The assembly further includes second containment units for horticultural products that can move along a second conveyance and/or control line, which is laterally adjacent and proximate to the first line. The assembly includes a plurality of elements for transferring the horticultural products; such elements are distributed at least along a part of the first line and are selectively actuatable by an electronic management and control unit, for the transfer of each product from a first unit to a respective second unit in a portion chosen from a plurality of different portions of the first line, upon the occurrence of a predefined condition of mutual alignment between the horticultural product to be transferred, which is conveyed by the first unit, and a second unit. 110-. (canceled)11. An assembly for handling fruit and vegetable products , the assembly comprises first containment units for horticultural products that can move along a first conveyance and/or a first control line and second containment units for fruit and vegetable products that can move along a second conveyance and/or a second control line , which is laterally adjacent and proximate to said first line , and further comprising a plurality of transfer means configured for transferring the horticultural products , said means being distributed at least along a part of said first line and being selectively actuatable by an electronic management and control unit , for the transfer of each product from a said first unit to a respective said second unit in a portion chosen from a plurality of different portions of said first line , upon the occurrence of a predefined condition of mutual alignment between the horticultural product to be transferred , which is conveyed by said first unit , and said second unit.12. The handling ...

SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION FAULT DETECTION

Technical solutions are described for selective catalytic reduction diagnosis in an emissions control system or an exhaust system used for treating exhaust gas, such as in a motor vehicle including an internal combustion engine. An example emissions control system includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device. The emissions control system further includes a controller that is performs SCR fault diagnosis. The SCR fault diagnosis includes computing a plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values (Θ) of an SCR catalyst of the SCR device. The diagnosis further includes determining a diagnostic parameter of the SCR device using the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values. 2. The emissions control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine an SCR fault in response to the diagnostic parameter exceeding a predetermined threshold.3. The emissions control system of claim 1 , wherein determining the diagnostic parameter further comprises:checking that at least a predetermined percentage (V) of the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values (Θ) is valid; andcomputing the diagnostic parameter in response to at least the predetermined percentage (V) of the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values (Θ) being valid.4. The emissions control system of claim 3 , wherein in response to at least the predetermined percentage (V) of the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values (Θ) not being valid:removing an oldest set of predetermined number of estimated NH3 storage capacity values from the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values; andrepeating the SCR fault diagnosis using additional estimated NH3 storage capacity values to the plurality of estimated NH3 storage capacity values.5. The emissions control system of claim 3 , wherein validity of an estimated NH3 storage capacity value is determined based on a condition-flag.6. The emissions control system of claim 5 , wherein the condition-flag ...

Method for controlling an injector for injecting a reductant into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine

A method is disclosed for controlling an injector for injecting a reductant into a selective catalytic reduction system of an internal combustion engine. A value of a concentration of nitrogen-oxides in the exhaust gas aftertreatment system downstream of the selective catalytic reduction system is measured, and a first difference is calculated between the measured value of the nitrogen-oxides concentration and a predetermined reference value thereof. A value of a concentration of ammonia in the exhaust gas aftertreatment system downstream of the selective catalytic reduction system is measured, and a second difference is calculated between the measured value of the ammonia concentration and a predetermined reference value thereof. A quantity of reductant to be injected by the injector is calculated as a function of the calculated first difference and second difference, and the injector is operated to inject the calculated quantity of reductant.

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING AND MIXING COLD BEVERAGES

Apparatus for dispensing mixed beverages obtained by mixing fresh vegetable products that were previously cut into small pieces, ground and frozen before being inserted into the apparatus and kept frozen until they are ready to be used. This apparatus comprises a beverage pickup compartment accessible from outside, a plurality of distinct and separate containers suitable to contain a specific quantity of frozen product, and to selectively distribute a definite quantity of the product contained therein in a mixing station, in which said containers are associated with a respective collecting means to containers toward a respective path that includes said mixing station and a thawing station; the latter is suitable to be positioned either upstream or downstream of said station. 1. Dispensing apparatus for dispensing and mixing cold beverages comprising:{'b': '60', 'a pick-up compartment () accessible from outside,'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '20', '10', '11', '12', '20', '40, 'a plurality of separate and distinct containers (, , . . . ), each of them being able of containing a specific quantity of frozen product, and of selectively distributing a pre-determined product amount into a mixing device (), wherein at least a part of said plurality of containers is associated to a respective collecting device of a plurality of collecting devices (-A, -A, -A . . . ) able of mechanically collecting a predetermined quantity of the respective product and of transferring it from the respective container of said plurality of containers into a respective path which comprises said mixing device () and a liquefaction or de-freezing device (),'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '13', '10', '11', '12', '13', '20, 'first conveying means (-B, -B, -B, -B . . . ) able of conveying the products from said collecting devices (-A, -A, -A, -A . . . ) to said mixing device (),'}{'b': 10', '2', '11', '2', '12', '2', '13', '2', '10', '11', '12', '13, 'first valves (-, -, -, - . . . ) arranged in said first ...

PROPULSION SYSTEM CONTROL WITH MPC

A propulsion system, control system, and method are provided for optimizing fuel economy, which use model predictive control systems to generate first and second predicted actual axle torques and first and second predicted actual fuel consumption rates based on first and second sets of possible command values, respectively. The sets of possible command values include commanded engine output torques and commanded transmission ratios. First and second costs are determined for the first and second sets of possible command values, respectively, based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, the first and second predicted actual axle torques, respectively, the first and second predicted actual fuel consumption rates, respectively, an axle torque requested, an engine output torque requested, a transmission ratio requested, and a fuel consumption rate requested. One of the first and second sets of possible command values is selected and set based on the lower cost. 1. A method for controlling a propulsion system of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:generating a first predicted actual axle torque and a first predicted actual fuel consumption rate based on a first set of possible command values, the first set of possible command values including a first commanded engine output torque and a first commanded transmission ratio;generating a second predicted actual axle torque and a second predicted actual fuel consumption rate based on a second set of possible command values, the second set of possible command values including a second commanded engine output torque and a second commanded transmission ratio;determining a first cost for the first set of possible command values based on a first predetermined weighting value, a second predetermined weighting value, the first predicted actual axle torque, the first predicted actual fuel consumption rate, an axle torque requested, an engine output torque requested, a transmission ratio ...

SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION DEVICE CONTROL

Technical solutions described herein include an emissions control system for treating exhaust gas in a motor vehicle including an internal combustion engine. The emissions control system includes a model-based controller to control reductant injection into the exhaust gas. Controlling the reductant injection includes determining an amount of NOx and an amount of NH3 at an outlet of the first SCR device, and at an outlet of the second SCR device. The controlling further includes computing an amount of reductant to inject to maintain a first predetermined ratio between the amount of NH3 and the amount of NOx at the outlet of the first SCR device and to maintain a second predetermined ratio between the amount of NH3 and the amount of NOx at the outlet of the second SCR device. Further, the controlling includes sending a command for receipt by the reductant injector to inject the computed amount of reductant. 1. An emissions control system for treating exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle , the emissions control system comprising:a reductant injector;a first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device;a second SCR device; and determining an amount of NOx and an amount of NH3 at an outlet of the first SCR device;', 'determining an amount of NOx and an amount of NH3 at an outlet of the second SCR device;', 'computing an amount of reductant to inject to maintain a first predetermined ratio between the amount of NH3 and the amount of NOx at the outlet of the first SCR device and to maintain a second predetermined ratio between the amount of NH3 and the amount of NOx at the outlet of the second SCR device to ensure the optimal operation of both selective catalytic reduction systems, the first SCR device and the second SCR device; and', 'sending a command for receipt by the reductant injector to inject the computed amount of reductant., 'a model-based controller that is configured to control the reductant injection into the exhaust gas, the ...

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PHOTOPROTECTIVE AGENTS

Disclosed are triazine compounds of formula (I): 2. Compounds according to wherein each R is selected from the group consisting of:{'sub': 3', '2', '3', '2, 'tert-pentyl of formula CHCHC(CH)—;'}{'sub': 3', '3', '2, 'neo-pentyl of formula (CH)CCH—;'}{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '2, 'iso-pentyl of formula (CH)CHCHCH—;'}{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '3, 'sec-pentyl of formula CHCHCHCH(CH)—;'}{'sub': 3', '2', '2, '3-pentyl of formula (CHCH)CH—;'}4. Method of protecting skin action against UV-A and UV-B radiation with a compound according to .5. Cosmetic formulations containing at least one compound of .6. Formulations according to further containing one or more UV-A and UV-B sunscreens.7. Formulations according to containing at least one of the following sunscreens: 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate claim 6 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone claim 6 , 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid claim 6 , 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid and the sodium and potassium salts thereof claim 6 , terephthalylidene dicamphor sulphonic acid claim 6 , 2 claim 6 ,2′-(1 claim 6 ,4-phenylene)-bis(6-sulpho-1H-benzimidazole-4-sulphonate) disodium salt claim 6 , ethylhexyl salicylate claim 6 , 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid 3 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,5-trimethylcycloehexyl ester claim 6 , ethylhexyldimethyl PABA claim 6 , drometrizoletrisiloxane claim 6 , dimethicone-diethylbenzalmalonate claim 6 , 3-(4′-methylben-zylidene)-d claim 6 ,l-camphor claim 6 , diethylhexylbutamidotriazone claim 6 , ethylhexyltriazone claim 6 , 4-(tert-butyl)-4′-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane claim 6 , 2-cyano-3 claim 6 ,3-diphenylacrylic acid 2-ethyl-hexyl ester claim 6 , bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol-methoxyphenyl-triazine claim 6 , methylene-bis-benzotriazolyl-tetramethylbutylphenol claim 6 , benzoic acid 2-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)-hexyl ester claim 6 , 2 claim 6 ,4-bis-[4-[5-(1 claim 6 ,1-dimethyl-propyl)benzoxazol-2-yl]phenylimino]-6-[(2-ethylhexyl)imino]-1 claim 6 ,3 claim 6 ,5-triazine claim 6 , tris-biphenyltriazine claim 6 ...

Mode-shaped components

Embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures, where a method is presented for designing a component, including designing or receiving a model of the component; determining at least one mode shape of at least a portion of the model; redesigning the model based on the determined at least one mode shape to obtain a redesigned model of the component; and manufacturing the component in accordance with the redesigned model.

CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING A CONTROL CLOSED LOOP OBSERVER CONFIGURATION FOR SCR/SCRF COMPONENT

An exhaust gas after-treatment system for an internal combustion engine that includes a selective catalyst reduction on filter (SCRF) exhaust gas after-treatment device in communication with exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine and having a treated exhaust gas output. An oxides of nitrogen (NOx) sensor is coupled to the treated exhaust gases and has a NOx sensor output signal that is NOx and ammonia (NH) cross-sensitive. A closed loop observer (CLO) is operatively coupled to receive the NOx sensor output signal and provides a NOx concentration signal to an electronic control unit that is operatively associated with the exhaust gas after-treatment system and the internal combustion engine. The CLO output at least includes an exhaust gas NOx concentration estimate and the ECU is arranged to be operable upon the NOx concentration estimate to control the exhaust gas after-treatment system and the internal combustion engine to effect an overall reduction in actual NOx concentration with the exhaust gases. 1. An exhaust gas after-treatment system for an internal combustion engine comprising:a selective catalyst reduction on filter (SCRF) exhaust gas after-treatment device in communication with a source of exhaust gases and having a treated exhaust gas output;{'sub': '3', 'an oxides of nitrogen (NOx) sensor coupled to the treated exhaust gas output, the NOx sensor having a NOx sensor output signal that is NOx and ammonia (NH) cross-sensitive;'}a closed loop observer (CLO) operatively coupled to receive the NOx sensor output signal and to provide a CLO output signal to an electronic control unit that is operatively associated with the exhaust gas after-treatment system and the internal combustion engine, whereinthe CLO output signal at least includes an exhaust gas NOx concentration estimate and the ECU is arranged to be operable upon the NOx concentration estimate to control the exhaust gas after-treatment system and the internal combustion engine to effect an ...

Novel anti-nodal antibodies and methods of using same

The present invention relates to anti-Nodal antibodies and use of the anti-Nodal antibodies for diagnosing, preventing, and treating a Nodal-related disorder or disease.

Compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders

Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Electrical cable with foamed semiconductive insulation shield

An electrical power cable with a foamed, compressible, semiconductive insulation shield which serves as both a cushioning layer and an electrical shield.

Fast disintegrating tablets

Quinoline derivatives

Изобретението се отнася до съединения или техни солвати, или соли с формула в която Ar означава в даден случай заместен арилили С5-7 циклоалкилдиенилова група, или в даден случай заместена ароматна хетероциклена група; R, R1, R2 и R3 имат значенията, посочени в описанието.Изобретението се отнася също до метод за получаване на съединенията, до фармацевтични състави, които ги съдържат, или до състави, приложими в медицината.

Model prediction control systems and methods for internal combustion engines

Ein Kraftmaschinensteuerverfahren umfasst: Erzeugen eines ersten vorhergesagten Kraftmaschinenausgangsdrehmoments und einer ersten vorhergesagten Luftmasse pro Zylinder (APC) basierend auf einem Modell der Fremdzündungsmaschine und einem ersten Satz möglicher Zielwerte, die basierend auf einer Kraftmaschinendrehmomentanforderung bestimmt sind; Erzeugen eines zweiten vorhergesagten Kraftmaschinenausgangsdrehmoments und einer zweiten vorhergesagten Masse von APC basierend auf dem Modell der Fremdzündungsmaschine und einem zweiten Satz möglicher Zielwerte, die basierend auf der Kraftmaschinendrehmomentanforderung bestimmt sind; Bestimmen erster Kosten für den ersten Satz möglicher Zielwerte; Bestimmen zweiter Kosten für den zweiten Satz möglicher Zielwerte; Auswählen eines des ersten und zweiten Satzes basierend auf den ersten und zweiten Kosten; und Setzen von Zielwerten basierend auf den möglichen Zielwerten der gewählten des ersten und zweiten Satzes. An engine control method comprises: generating a first predicted engine output torque and a first predicted air mass per cylinder (APC) based on a model of the spark ignition engine and a first set of possible target values determined based on an engine torque request; Generating a second predicted engine output torque and a second predicted mass of APC based on the model of the spark ignition engine and a second set of possible target values determined based on the engine torque request; Determining first cost for the first set of possible target values; Determining second cost for the second set of possible target values; Selecting one of the first and second sets based on the first and second costs; and setting target values based on the possible target values of the selected ones of the first and second sets.

Electrical cable having a semiconductive water-blocking expanded layer

Electrical cable, in particular for medium- or high-voltage power transmission or distribution, having a metal shield and a semiconductive water-blocking expanded layer. This layer exerts three main functions, the first one is to elastically and uniformly absorb radial forces of expansion and contraction of the cable coating layers due to thermal cycles of the cable during use, thus preventing deformations or breakages in the metal shield, the second one is to ensure electrical continuity between the cable core and the metal shield, the third one is to effectively avoid penetration and propagation of moisture and/or water along the cable core due, e.g., to possible ruptures in the metal shield. The third function is obtained by including in the expanded layer a water-swellable material.

Extrusion method and apparatus for producing a cable

An extrusion method and apparatus for producing a cable including at least one core having at least one transmissive element and at least one pair of coating layers arranged at a radially outer position with respect to the core. At least one coating layer of polymeric material and one coating layer of expanded polymeric material are deposited by co-extrusion simultaneously and residual pressure not greater than the external pressure is maintained in a substantially annular interspace defined between the coating layers. The method avoids the formation of bubbles at the interface between the at least one coating layer of polymeric material and the coating layer of expanded polymeric material, attaining an optimal adhesion between the layers.

Blade cooling gas/fluid storage

A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, a clamp actuator, and a blade cooling system. The end effector has a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade coupled with an ultrasonic transducer. The clamp arm is configured to selectively move from a first actuator position toward a second actuator position thereby directing movement of the clamp arm from the open position toward the closed position, respectively. The cooling system is operable to deliver fluid coolant to the ultrasonic blade to thereby cool the ultrasonic blade while the clamp actuator remains in the first actuator position.

Blade grounding mechanisms and alternative pin designs

A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm movably coupled with the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly extends between the body and the end effector and includes an acoustic waveguide, a rotational driver, and a driver wrench. The rotational driver is configured to be received within the rotational drive channel and rotate the shaft assembly relative to the body. The acoustic waveguide includes a notch and the driver wrench includes a key, wherein the first notch of the acoustic waveguide is configured to receive the key.

Two-component stain treating composition

A process for stain removal at a surface, comprising the application to that surface an aqueous composition (pH of 7 or more) which comprises a mixture of two components of (a) an aqueous acidic source of active oxygen and (b) an aqueous alkali. The composition may comprise an enzyme, a surfactant, preferably non-ionic or a water-soluble polymer, preferably a polycarboxylate. The alkaline component may contain a pH buffer. In another aspect, a two-compartment container containing a first compartment comprising an aqueous acidic source of active oxygen, and a second compartment containing an aqueous alkali. The container comprises dispensing means to deliver the contents of the two compartments sequentially or simultaneously to form a mixture thereof.

Stain treating composition and process

Front end structure for vehicle

A front end structure for a vehicle includes a facia member defining a forward end of an engine compartment of the vehicle and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the facia member. A duct member is interposed between the facia member and the radiator. The duct member at least partially blocks the radiator and defines a duct passage extending from an underside opening of the vehicle to the radiator. At least one duct opening is defined in the duct member for supplementing air flow to the radiator from the underside opening.

System and method for providing data corresponding to physical objects

There is provided a system and method for providing a visualization of data describing a physical structure. An exemplary method comprises defining an unstructured grid that corresponds to a three-dimensional physical structure, the unstructured grid comprising data representative of a property of interest. The exemplary method also comprises defining a probe as an object that comprises a set of topological elements, at least one of which does not share a common plane. The exemplary method additionally comprises providing a visualization of the unstructured grid data on the geometry defined by the probe.

System and method for obtaining data on an unstructured grid

There is provided a system and method for obtaining data corresponding to a property of interest on an unstructured grid. An exemplary method comprises defining a path of interest at least a portion of which goes through the unstructured grid. The exemplary method also comprises extracting data corresponding to the property of interest on the unstructured grid where the path of interest and the unstructured grid overlap.

System and method for obtaining a model of data describing a physical structure

There is provided a system and method for obtaining a model of data describing a physical structure. An exemplary method comprises defining a three-dimensional (3D) object that corresponds to a physical structure. The 3D object comprises a set of topological elements that each has an initial geometric definition. The exemplary method also comprises creating a subsequent model of the data by updating a subset of the topological elements in the 3D object. Each updated element in the subset has a geometric definition that has changed relative to its initial geometric definition.

System and method for providing data corresponding to physical objects

There is provided a system and method for providing a visualization of data describing a physical structure. An exemplary method comprises defining an unstructured grid that corresponds to a three-dimensional physical structure, the unstructured grid comprising data representative of a property of interest. The exemplary method also comprises defining a probe as an object that comprises a set of topological elements, at least one of which does not share a common plane. The exemplary method additionally comprises providing a visualization of the unstructured grid data on the geometry defined by the probe.

System and method for providing data corresponding to physical objects

There is provided a system and method for providing data describing a physical structure. An exemplary method comprises defining an unstructured grid that corresponds to a three-dimensional physical structure. The unstructured grid comprises data representative of a property of interest. At least one filter object and a selection criterion are defined. A portion of the unstructured grid data that meets the selection criterion relative to the filter object is selected.

Apparatus for manufacture of solar cells

The present invention relates to equipment used to manufacture PV cells or modules. In some embodiments, a gas delivery and gas exhaust system are provided for processing a plurality of substrates. The gas delivery and gas exhaust system are designed such that the substrates are exposed in a uniform manner to the gas.

High strength bucket.

AN EARTHMOVING BUCKET (10) FOR USE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF WHEEL AND TRACK-TYPE EARTHWORKING AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINES IS CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREAT STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY WHILE AT THE SAME TIME NOTBEING UNDULY BULKY OR HEAVY. THE BUCKET (10) IS FURTHER CHARACTERIZED BY SIMPLIFIED MANUFACTURABILITY AND COST ADVANTAGES. PREVIOUS EARTMOVING BUCKETS, WHICH REQUIRED CONSIDERABLE STRENGTH AND DURABILITY, WERE QUITE HEAVY AND BULKY, WITH RESPECT TO BUCKET SIZE, AND REQUIRED COMPLICATED, COSTLY, AND TIME-CONSUMING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. THE EARTHMOVING BUCKET (10) OF THE PRESENT INVENTION UTILIZESA PAIR OF UNITARY CAST LIFT HINGE BRACKETS (52, 54) WHICH INCORPORATES THE PIN BORES (56) FOR THE LIFT LINKAGE, THE RACK-BACK STOPS (58) AND THE BUCKET DUMP STOPS (60). (FIG. 1)

Fast disintegrating tablets

This invention provides a formulation for preparing a fast disintegrating tablet comprising a drug in multiparticulate form, one or more water insoluble inorganic excipients, one or more disintegrants, and optionally one or more substantially water soluble excipients, the amounts of said ingredients being such as to provide a disintegration time for the tablet in the order of 75 seconds or less, typically 30 seconds or less.

Machine For Filling Containers With Fruit Or Vegetable Products

Konteynerlerin (1) meyve veya sebze ürünleri ile doldurulması için bir doldurma makinesi (M) olup, bir yatay belirlenmiş doğrultu (D1) boyunca doldurulacak söz konusu konteynerlerin (1) kademe kademe taşınması için taşıma araçları (2); ürünlerin söz konusu yatay doğrultuya (D1) paralel olarak beslenmesi için olan ve söz konusu konteynerlerin (1) gevşek durumda temel olarak doldurulmasının gerçekleştirilmesi için ayarlanan birincil düz bantlı konveyörleri (3, 4); tek ürünlerin söz konusu yatay doğrultuya (D1) paralel olarak beslenmesi için olan ve söz konusu konteynerlerin (1) tam olarak son doldurulmasının tamamlanması için söz konusu birincil bantlı taşıyıcılarla (3, 4) eş zamanlı olarak çalışması için ayarlanan ikincil bantlı konveyörleri (5, 6); söz konusu birincil (3, 4) ve söz konusu ikincil (5, 6) bantlı konveyörlerin söz konusu yatay doğrultuya (D1) paralel bir doğrultuda ileri geri hareket ettirilmesi için hem söz konusu birincil (3, 4) hem de ikincil (5, 6) bantlı konveyörlere uygulanan hareket araçları (7) ve söz konusu doldurma aşamaları süresince konteynerlerin (1) sabit şekilde tartılması için en az bir tartma istasyonu (8, 9) içermektedir. A filling machine (M) for filling the containers (1) with fruit or vegetable products, with transport means (2) for gradually transporting said containers (1) to be filled along a horizontally determined direction (D1); primary flat belt conveyors (3, 4) for feeding products parallel to said horizontal direction (D1) and arranged to carry out basic filling of said containers (1) in a loose state; secondary belt conveyors (5, 6) for feeding single products parallel to the said horizontal direction (D1) and arranged to operate simultaneously with said primary belt conveyors (3, 4) to complete the final filling of said containers (1). ); In order to move said primary (3, 4) and said secondary (5, 6) belt conveyors back and forth in a direction parallel to said horizontal direction (D1), both said primary (3, 4) and ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATED TO ADEQUATE ACTUATING MECHANISMS FOR USE IN DRUG DISCHARGE DEVICES.

Un mecanismo accionador para usarse en un dispositivo de descarga de fármacos, que comprende: una envoltura; un miembro accionador móvil longitudinalmente y no giratorio respecto a la envoltura; un vastago de émbolo, que es no giratorio respecto a la envoltura y que tiene al menos un conjunto de dientes; un medio giratorio engranado de modo liberablecon el vástago de émbolo y engranado al miembro accionador y engranado a la envoltura, en el que el medio se selecciona del grupo de (i) a (ii), (i) un engranaje cuyo eje está engranado con el conjunto de dientes del vástago de émbolo, (ii) una polea que comprende una correa y una rueda cuyo eje está engranado con el conjunto de dientes del vástago de émbolo; caracterizado porque a) cuando el miembro accionador se mueve proximalmente respecto a la envoltura, el medio giratorio se mueve proximalmente respecto al vástago de émbolo; b) cuando el miembro accionador se mueve distalmente , el medio giratorio se mueve distalmente desplazando el vástago de émbolo hacia el extremo distal del dispositivo.

Compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders

Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders

Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders

Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders

Badger, et al., “Pharmacological profile of SB 203580, a selective inhibitor of cytokine suppressive binding protein/p38 kinase, in animal models of arthritis, bone resorption, endotoxin shock and immune function”, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 279:1453-61 (1996).

Novel anti-nodal antibodies and methods of using same

The present invention relates to anti-Nodal antibodies and use of the anti-Nodal antibodies for diagnosing, preventing, and treating a Nodal-related disorder or disease.

Anti-nodal antibodies and methods of using same

The present invention relates to anti-Nodal antibodies and use of the anti-Nodal antibodies for diagnosing, preventing, and treating a Nodal-related disorder or disease.

Anti-nodal antibodies and methods of using same

The present invention relates to anti-Nodal antibodies and use of the anti-Nodal antibodies for diagnosing, preventing, and treating a Nodal-related disorder or disease.

Anti-nodal antibodies and methods of using same

The present invention relates to anti-Nodal antibodies and use of the anti-Nodal antibodies for diagnosing, preventing, and treating a Nodal-related disorder or disease.

WATERPROOF FABRIC WITH ANTI-SLIP CHARACTERISTICS (NO-SLIPPAGE), IN PARTICULAR FOR OFFSET PRINTING BLANKET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME

Waterproof fabric with no-slippage features, in particular for offset printing blanket and method for manufacturing the same

A waterproof fabric (20) made such by the application of a protective film (10), coupled or coated on a side of the fabric (20). When the film (10) is already produced by extrusion in advance, it is attached onto the fabric and may comprise an adhesive layer (12) to the extruded film, or the adhesive layer may be coated on the fabric (20). The water/oil repellent and waterproof fabric (20) may also be obtained by coating at least one layer of materials made up of fluorocarbon, polyurethane, acrylic resins, with or without the addition of hollow microspheres of thermoplastic material.

Non-natural semaphorins 3 and their medical use

The present invention relates to non-naturally occurring, mutated Semaphorin 3 molecules. Particularly, the invention relates to the mutated Semaphorin 3 or the functional fragment thereof that exhibit improved properties and pharmacologic effects, e.g., in the treatment of angiogenic disease and cancer. In addition, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, and vectors and hosts comprising such nucleic acids. The invention further relates to methods for producing the polypeptides of the invention, and to methods of using them in the treatment of disease, in particular in the medical intervention of angiogenic diseases, tumors and/or cancer.

Composite metal having a nickel alloy base with a diffused coating

A method of producing a sulfidation and oxidation resistant coating upon nickel base alloys, and article produced thereby wherein chromium and aluminum-silicon layers are imposed upon the base and then subject to such temperatures as will cause diffusion of these layers, resulting in a product wherein the base material is provided with a chromium rich intermediate layer and an aluminum rich exterior layer.

Liquid detergent with increased cleaning performance

Die Anmeldung beschreibt ein flüssiges Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel, umfassend a) einen alkoxylierten Oxo-Alkohol mit 7 oder 8 Alkoxyeinheiten und b) ein schmutzablösevermögendes Polymer. Das flüssige Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weist eine erhöhte Reinigungsleistung, insbesondere an Fetthaltigen Anschmutzungen, und eine verbesserte Vergrauungsinhibierung auf.

Active-dynamic seat device.

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine aktiv-dynamische Sitzvorrichtung (1), insbesondere auf eine aktiv-dynamische Sitzvorrichtung, umfassend einen Fussteil (2), einen Sitzteil (3) und ein Bein (4), welches den Fussteil mit dem Sitzteil verbindet. Das Bein (4) umfasst mindestens zwei Gelenkkörper (5) und einen Wirbelkörper (6), wobei ein erster Gelenkkörper (5) den Fussteil (2) mit dem Wirbelkörper (6) verbindet und wobei ein zweiter Gelenkkörper (5) den Wirbelkörper (6) mit dem Sitzteil (3) verbindet. Eine resultierende Rückstellkraft wird ausgeübt, wenn der Sitzteil (3) aus einer zum Fussteil (2) im Wesentlichen parallelen und koaxialen Ruhelage ausgelenkt wird. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird die resultierende Rückstellkraft durch den Gelenkkörper (5) ausgeübt, wobei die Gelenkkörper aus einem federelastischen Material angefertigt sind. Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auch auf ein Verfahren für das Einstellen der Steifigkeit einer erfindungsgemässen aktiv-dynamischen Sitzvorrichtung (1).

Acidic superabsorbent polysaccharides

A process is disclosed for producing an acidic superabsorbent polysaccharide derivative, comprising the steps of: (a) crosslinking at least one polysaccharide containing acidic groups, such as carboxymethyl cellulose and/or 6-carboxy starch, with a crosslinking agent to produce a gel; (b) if necessary, adjusting the pH of the polysaccharide to a value between 3.5 and 5.5; (c) comminuting the acidified polysaccharide gel; and (d) drying the comminuted polysaccharide at elevated temperature. The superabsorbent polysaccharide obtainable by this process has a pH below 5 and provides odour control when contacted with malodorous fluids.

Acidic superabsorbent polysaccharides

Enzyme containing laundry booster compositions

Cable with impact-resistant coating

Cable with impact-resistant coating

The invention relates to a coating for cable which is capable of protecting the cable against accidental impacts. By inserting into the structure of a power transmission cable a suitable coating of expanded polymer material of adequate thickness, preferably in contact with the sheath of outer polymer coating to obtain a cable which has a high impact strength.

Process for the production of a multipolar cable, and multipolar cable produced therefrom

A process for manufacturing a multipolar cable having at least one pair of cores, each core having at least one conductive element and at least one layer of electrical insulation in a position which is radially external to the at least one conductive element. The process includes the steps of: a) assembling said at least one pair of cores so as to form an assembled element having a plurality of interstitial zones between the cores, and b) depositing by co-extrusion an expandable polymeric material in a position which is radially external to the cores so as to fill the interstitial zone and to form a filling layer of substantially circular transverse cross section, and at least one containment layer of polymeric material in a position radially external to the filling layer. The multipolar cable obtained from the process.

Material sheet with patterned surface

Touch input device having power profiling

An infrared touch input system having bezel glare compensation via power profiling is taught. Briefly stated, a touch input system is utilized having a four-sided frame and having an infrared transparent bezel along the inside thereof and having infrared emitters along the top and one side of the frame with infrared detectors along the sides opposite the emitters. The optical power used with emitter-detector pairs adjacent the corners of the bezel is reduced with respect to emitter-detector pairs approaching the center of the bezel. In this manner, light which is reflected after striking the side of the bezel adjacent the emitter-detector pair and which is received by the emitter is of low intensity or is ignored.