Polyethylene for Rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Attenuator and method for attenuating

A semiconductor device ( 1 ), comprising: an input attenuator ( 10 ) adapted to receive an antenna signal ( 20 ) and to output a first attenuated signal ( 22 ), the first attenuated signal corresponding to the antenna signal attenuated by a first attenuation factor, the input attenuator being further adapted to receive a control signal ( 24 ) and to select one of a plurality of predetermined attenuation factors as said first attenuation factor depending on the control signal; an analogue to digital converter unit ( 12 ) adapted to generate an intermediate signal ( 28 ) by digitizing said first attenuated signal ( 22 ); and a digital attenuator ( 14 ) adapted to receive the intermediate signal ( 28 ) and to output a second attenuated signal ( 32 ), the second attenuated signal corresponding to the intermediate signal attenuated by a second attenuation factor ( 44 ), the second attenuation factor being set such as to compensate a gain quantization error of the control signal ( 24 ).

Enhanced Query Rewriting Through Click Log Analysis

Systems, methods, and computer media for identifying related strings for search query rewriting are provided. Session data for a user search query session in an accessed click log data is identified. It is determined whether a first additional search query in the session data is related to a first user search query based on at least one of: dwell time; a number of search result links clicked on; and similarity between web page titles or uniform resource locators (URLs). When related, the first additional search query is incorporated into a list of strings related to the first user search query. One or more supplemental strings that are related to the first user search query are also identified. The identified supplemental strings are also included in the list of strings related to the first user search query. 1. One or more computer storage media storing computer-executable instructions for performing a method for identifying related strings for search query rewriting , the method comprising:accessing click log data; a first user search query,', 'search results provided for the first user search query,', 'one or more additional search queries, and', 'search results provided for the one or more additional search queries;, 'identifying session data for a user search query session in the accessed click log data, the session data including dwell time,', 'a number of search result links clicked on, and', 'similarity between web page titles or uniform resource locators (URLs); and, 'determining whether a first additional search query in the session data is related to the first user search query based on at least one ofupon determining that the first additional search query is related to the first user search query, incorporating the first additional search query into a list of strings related to the first user search query.2. The media of claim 1 , wherein it is determined that the first additional search query in the session data is related when the dwell time for the ...

Enhanced Query Rewriting Through Statistical Machine Translation

Systems, methods, and computer media for identifying query rewriting replacement terms are provided. A list of related string pairs each comprising a first string and second string is received. The first string of each related string pair is a user search query extracted from user click log data. For one or more of the related string pairs, the string pair is provided as inputs to a statistical machine translation model. The model identifies one or more pairs of corresponding terms, each pair of corresponding terms including a first term from the first string and a second term from the second string. The model also calculates a probability of relatedness for each of the one or more pairs of corresponding terms. Term pairs whose calculated probability of relatedness exceeds a threshold are characterized as query term replacements and incorporated, along with the probability of relatedness, into a query rewriting candidate database. 1. One or more computer storage media storing computer-executable instructions for performing a method for identifying query rewriting replacement terms , the method comprising:receiving a list of related string pairs, each pair comprising a first string and a second string, wherein the first string of each related string pair is a user search query extracted from user click log data, and wherein the user click log data includes data for one or more search query sessions; identifies one or more pairs of corresponding terms, each pair of corresponding terms including a first term from the first string and a second term from the second string, and', 'calculates a probability of relatedness for each of the one or more pairs of corresponding terms; and, 'for one or more of the related string pairs, providing the string pair as inputs to a statistical machine translation model that characterizing the second term as a query term replacement for the first term, and', 'incorporating the first term, the second term, and the probability of ...

Stackable can with lid

The present invention relates to a stackable and re-sealable can with a bottom and a lid fold, wherein, inside the lid fold, a peripheral opening line is formed along a web projecting inwardly from the lid fold, said peripheral opening line enclosing a removable can lid, the bottom being smaller than the lid fold, and wherein a can can be stacked with its bottom forming a positive fit in and on a lid fold of a further can, characterised in that there is associated with the can a lid which has a peripheral rim, the outer contour of which corresponds to an inner contour of the web and which, after the can lid has been removed, can be inserted into the web, sealing the can.

AUTOSUGGESTING AN EQUIVALENT QUERY

Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for suggesting search queries to a user while the user is typing in characters of a search query. The suggested search queries are based in part on the characters entered and are presented before the user submits the query to the search engine. The suggested queries may be displayed in a dropdown box that allows the user to select one of the suggested queries. Embodiments of the present invention present search queries that do not begin with the characters entered by the user. 1. One or more computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that when executed by a computing device perform a method of generating equivalent queries , the method comprising:receiving a search prefix from a user, wherein the search prefix is a group of characters entered by the user into a search interface, and wherein the search prefix is one or more characters less than a complete search query;generating an auto-complete query that begins with the search prefix;generating an equivalent query that does not begin with the search prefix using the auto-complete query; andoutputting for display the equivalent query to the user before the user submits the complete search query.2. The media of claim 1 , wherein the auto-complete query starts with the search prefix.3. The media of claim 1 , wherein the equivalent query is selectable by the user and is input into a search engine upon selection.4. The media of claim 1 , wherein said generating the equivalent query is done using a random walk process.5. The media of claim 1 , wherein said generating the equivalent query is done by analyzing search session data to identify query pairs where a second query in a pair is a refinement over a first query in the pair claim 1 , wherein the first query in the pair is the auto-complete query.6. The media of claim 1 , wherein the equivalent query is taken from a related suggestion stream available to a search engine.7. The media of ...

High dynamic range & depth of field depth camera

In order to maximize the dynamic range and depth of field for a depth camera used in a time of flight system, the light source is modulated at a plurality of different frequencies, a plurality of different peak optical powers, a plurality of integration subperiods, a plurality of lens foci, aperture and zoom settings during each camera frame time. The different sets of settings effectively create subrange volumes of interest within a larger aggregate volume of interest, each having their own frequency, peak optical power, lens aperture, lens zoom and lens focus products consistent with the distance, object reflectivity, object motion, field of view, etc. requirements of various ranging applications.

LOW PROFILE DEPTH CAMERA

The use of one or more angled or curved and diverging light pipes or reflectors placed in a light source's, e.g. diode's, emission path at appropriate distances, angles and divergence, such that a diode's emission spot size is modified and or redirected from the diode's natural emission path to alternative planes at angle to the diode's natural emission path so that a diode emission safe spot size can be achieved on any plane at angle to the original diode natural emission path at minimum distances from the diode's point of emission. 1. A depth camera device comprising:a light source for launching a beam of light along a natural emission path at a natural divergence angle;a reflector for redirecting the beam of light from the natural emission path to a required direction of emission over a field of view, while expanding the beam of light to a divergence angle greater than the natural divergence angle, thereby increasing a spot size of the beam of light;a detector array for receiving and detecting returning portions of the beam of light reflected off of objects within the field of view; andreceiver optics for receiving and focusing the returning portions of the beam of light onto the detector array.2. The depth camera according to claim 1 , wherein the reflector is positioned relative to the light source claim 1 , whereby the beam of light is expanded to achieve a Class 1 laser safe spot size on or near a surface of the reflector.3. The depth camera according to claim 1 , wherein the reflector comprises a light pipe with a larger divergence angle than the natural divergence angle of the light source.4. The depth camera according to claim 1 , wherein the reflector includes a reflective surface disposed at an acute angle to the natural emission path.5. The depth camera according to claim 4 , wherein the reflective surface is convex for increasing the divergence angle of the beam of light.6. The depth camera according to claim 4 , further comprising a diffuser claim 4 , ...

Spelling candidate generation

Methods, systems, and media are provided for generating one or more spelling candidates. A query log is received, which contains one or more user-input queries. The user-input queries are divided into one or more common context groups. Each term of the user-input queries is ranked within a common context group according to a frequency of occurrence to form a ranked list for each of the one or more common context groups. A chain algorithm is implemented to the respective ranked lists to identify a base word and a set of one or more subordinate words paired with the base word. The base word and all sets of the subordinate words from all of the respective ranked lists are aggregated to form one or more chains of spelling candidates for the base word.

DRESSING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TREATING A WOUND

The invention relates to a dressing arrangement and to a method for treating a wound of a human or animal body by means of vacuum. The dressing arrangement has an absorbent body for absorbing wound secretions, the absorbent body being designed for insertion in a cavity of the wound. Furthermore, a separating element is provided, which is arranged between the wound and the absorbent body. Furthermore, a cover element, which is designed to cover the wound, together with the absorbent body, in a substantially airtight manner, and a connecting means are provided, which connecting means is arranged for connecting a vacuum source to the cover element. According to the invention, it is provided that the separating element is designed to be larger than the wound to be treated, a protruding edge portion being formed, and that the edge portion is attached to a skin region at the edge of the wound. 110.-. (canceled)11. A dressing arrangement for treating a wound of a human or animal body by means of vacuum , comprisingan absorbent body for absorbing wound secretions, the absorbent body being designed for insertion in a cavity of the wound,a separating element, which is arranged between the wound and the absorbent body, the separating element having a woven fabric,a cover element, which is designed to cover the wound, together with the absorbent body, in a substantially airtight manner, anda connecting means which is arranged for connecting a vacuum source to the cover element,the separating element is designed to be larger than the wound to be treated, a protruding edge portion being formed, andthe edge portion is arranged on a skin region at the edge of the wound,the separating element being designed to be bio-compatible and anti-adhesive,whereinthe woven fabric is formed of mono-filament threads having a smooth surface and a thread diameter of between 10 and 100 μm,the woven fabric is provided with a mesh size of from 40 to 500 μm, andat the edge portion, an adhesive layer ...

ENTITY DETECTION AND EXTRACTION FOR ENTITY CARDS

A system and method are provided for detecting entity information contained within search results. The detected entity information can be used to determine a category of entity as well as a specific entity within the search results. Entity information can be extracted from the documents associated with the search results. This information can be used as part of the information for an entity card, which can be displayed to a user in conjunction with and/or in place of the search results. 1. A computer-implemented system for displaying one or more entity cards in search result listings , the system comprising:one or more processors; andone or more computer-storage media storing computer-useable instructions that, when executed the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method comprising:obtaining search results responsive to a search query;extracting a plurality of entities from the search results;generating relevance scores for each of the plurality of extracted entities based on an analysis of the search results, each relevance score quantifying relevance of the extracted entity to one of more of the search results;selecting an entity from the plurality of extracted entities based on a ranking of the relevance score of the entity amongst the relevance scores;identifying an entity category assigned to the entity;retrieving entity information regarding the entity based on the entity category assigned to the entity;incorporating the retrieved entity information into an entity card; andproviding the entity card for display with at least some of the search results in a search result listing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the entity category of the entity determines types of the entity information to be retrieved claim 1 , an entity category of another of the extracted entities corresponding to at least some different types of entity information than the entity category of the entity.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of ...

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE ADJUSTING TO A CHANGE OF USER'S DISPOSITION

A user interface apparatus and a method for adjusting the apparatus are disclosed. A position and/or a viewing angle of the user is tracked, and graphical interface objects are adjusted to keep them visible at different user's distances and viewing angles. For example, as the user steps away from the display, the objects on the display can be proportionally enlarged to make them appear of the same size to the user. The sensitivity of a gesture recognition system to the user's movements and gestures can be also adjusted to facilitate manipulation of the objects by the user at different distances from the display of the graphical user interface. 1. A method of operating a user interface comprising a display for displaying a plurality of graphical objects , and a spatial detector for detecting a distance and/or a viewing angle of a user relative to the display , the method comprising:(a) using the spatial detector to detect a change of the distance and/or the viewing angle of the user relative to the display;(b) automatically adjusting at least one of position, orientation, size, shape, color, brightness, or contrast of at least one of the plurality of graphical objects displayed by the display, in dependence upon the change detected in step (a), so as to lessen a change of visible shape or size, and/or a change of visibility of the at least one graphical object to the user, resulting from the change detected in step (a); and(c) repeating steps (a) and (b) to continuously adjust the at least one of position, orientation, size, shape, color, brightness, or contrast of the at least one graphical object, so as to lessen changes of the visible shape or size, and/or changes of the visibility of the at least one graphical object, resulting from changes of the distance and/or the viewing angle of the user relative to the display.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is capable of a gesture recognition claim 1 , wherein in step (a) claim 1 , the change of the ...

WOUND DRESSING

The invention relates to a wound dressing and a method for producing a wound dressing with a marker material for indicating a condition of a wound, in particular a microbiological wound milieus. The invention is characterized in that the wound dressing has a contact side which is formed by a biocompatible monofilament fabric of monofilament threads with a smooth surface and in that on the monofilament fabric on its upper side facing away from the wound at least one cover element is fixed which is provided with the marker material. 1. Wound dressing with a marker material for indicating a condition of a wound , in particular a microbiological wound milieus , the wound dressing has a contact side which is formed by a biocompatible monofilament fabric of monofilament threads with a smooth surface and', 'on the monofilament fabric on its upper side facing away from the wound at least one cover element is fixed which is provided with the marker material., 'wherein'}2. Wound dressing according to claim 1 ,whereinthe monofilament fabric is formed as a single-weave fabric with an open-mesh structure having a pore size ranging from 5 μm to 500 μm, preferably from 20 μm to 300 μm, andthe pores constitute a proportion of 15% to 70% of the surface of the monofilament fabric.3. Wound dressing according to claim 1 ,whereinthe monofilament threads of the monofilament fabric are formed of PA, PET, PP, PVDF and/or PTFE and have a diameter size ranging between 20 μm and 500 μm, preferably between 30 μm and 150 μm.4. Wound dressing according to claim 1 ,whereinthe contact side is provided at least in some areas with an adhesive layer.5. Wound dressing according to claim 4 ,whereinthe adhesive layer is applied in a strip-shaped manner along a marginal area of the contact side of the monofilament fabric.6. Wound dressing according to claim 1 ,whereinthe cover element has a fabric, a non-woven textile, a film, a membrane and/or a foam.7. Wound dressing according to claim 1 ,whereinthe ...

SPRING CLAMP FOR OPTICS

An optical device may include an optic disposed in an optical path. The optical device may include a mount to dispose the optic in the optical path. The optical device may include a plurality of spring clamps to attach the optic to the mount. The spring clamp, of the plurality of spring clamps, may include a body, a spring, and a screw. The screw may be to attach to the mount and to compress the spring. The spring may be to dispose a leading edge of the body against the optic. The spring clamp may be to maintain the optic in the optical path for a thermal cycle of at least between approximately −50° C. and approximately 130° C. 1. A clamp , comprising: a leading edge to clamp an optic to a mount;', the screw to compress the spring, and', 'the screw to cause the spring to apply a force to the leading edge to clamp the optic to the mount,', 'where the mount, the body, and the optic are associated with at least two coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) values that differ by at least 10×10̂-6/Kelvin (K)., 'an opening to receive a spring and a screw,'}], 'the body including, 'a body,'}2. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein the leading edge is to clamp optics of at least a threshold size claim 1 , a 0.5 millimeter (mm) diameter,', 'a 1 mm diameter,', 'a 2 mm diameter,', 'a 5 mm diameter,', 'a 10 mm diameter,', 'a 20 mm diameter,', 'a 0.25 mm thickness,', 'a 0.5 mm thickness,', 'a 1 mm thickness, or', 'a 2 mm thickness., 'the threshold size being greater than at least one of3. The clamp of claim 1 , where the force is decoupled from a torque applied to the screw to attach the clamp to the mount.4. The clamp of claim 1 , where the spring is associated with a spring constant of between approximately 3000 Newtons/meter (N/m) and approximately 8000 N/m.5. The clamp of claim 1 , where the leading edge is to clamp at least one of:a lens,a mirror,a grating,a crystal,a filter, oran optical coating.6. An optical system claim 1 , comprising:a mount; [ a body,', 'a spring disposed in an ...

Organic semiconductive component

A semiconductive component with a layer system includes at least one layer comprising a compound of the general formula (I) or (II).

WOUND DRESSING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION

The invention relates to a wound dressing material with a biocompatible monofilament fabric which forms a contact face on a wound and is designed as a carrier layer on which a cover element is applied and is firmly connected at least in parts to the carrier layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a wound dressing material, in which method a biocompatible monofilament fabric is formed as a first web material, a cover element is formed as a second web material, and the first web material and the second web material are brought together, wherein the biocompatible monofilament fabric and the cover element are firmly connected to each other, in particular welded, and the wound dressing material is produced as a band. 1. Wound dressing material having a cover element for receiving wound secretions or for applying means promoting wound healing and a contact side for placing onto the wound ,whereinthe contact side is formed by a biocompatible monofilament fabric consisting of monofilament threads of PET with a smooth stable surface,the PET-monofilament threads have a diameter size ranging between 20 μm and 500 μm, andin that the monofilament fabric is designed as a carrier layer with an upper side which faces away from the wound and onto which the cover element is applied and firmly connected in some areas to the carrier layer through spot welding.2. Wound dressing material according to claim 1 ,whereinthe monofilament fabric is formed as a single-weave fabric with an open-mesh structure having a pore size ranging from 5 μm to 500 μm, preferably from 20 μm to 300 μm, andin that the pores constitute a proportion of 15% to 60% of the surface of the monofilament fabric.3. Wound dressing material according to claim 1 ,whereinthe monofilament threads of the monofilament fabric have a diameter size ranging between 50 μm and 150 μm.4. Wound dressing material according to claim 1 ,whereinthe contact side is provided at least in some areas with an ...

Base module and tray insert of a multipurpose tray for an automated processing system, multipurpose tray for an automated processing system, and method of simplified loading/unloading of a multipurpose tray into/from an automated processing system

The present invention describes a base module (100) and a tray insert (200, 300, 400) of a multipurpose tray (100) for an automated processing system, such as an analytical, pre-analytical or post-analytical processing system, as well as to a multipurpose tray comprising such base module and such tray insert, wherein the tray insert can be particularly used for holding a plurality of reagent or sample tubes to be processed in the automated processing system. The present invention further relates to a method of simplified loading/unloading of such a multipurpose tray into/from the automated processing system.

Signal processing apparatus, signal processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program

To enable processing of a signal at an appropriate level. An analog section in which an acquired signal is processed in an analog fashion and a digital section in which the signal processed in the analog section is digitally processed are included, wherein the analog section includes an adjustment unit that adjusts a gain discretely and the digital section includes a digital step compensation unit that compensates for discrete gain adjustments in the analog section. The digital step compensation unit responds to a transient step in which a gain steeply converts in the analog section and compensates with inverse characteristics of a transient response. The present technology can be applied to an AGC (Automatic Gain Control) system.

TIME-OF-FLIGHT (TOF) SYSTEM, SENSOR PIXEL, AND METHOD

A time-of-flight (TOF) sensor pixel is provided that performs in-pixel subtraction. The TOF sensor pixel includes a photodetector, a capacitor, and circuitry. The photodetector detects light pulses emitted at a clock frequency, after a time of flight, to provide a photocurrent. The capacitor integrates the photocurrent over an integration period, while the circuitry reverses a flow direction of the photocurrent through the capacitor at twice the clock frequency. At the end of the integration period, the capacitor provides a differential photocharge, corresponding to a capacitor voltage. The capacitor voltage is related to the time of flight of the light pulses and may be used to determine a distance to a target. 1. A time-of-flight (TOF) system , comprising:a light source for emitting light pulses at a clock frequency; a photodetector for detecting the light pulses, after a time of flight, to provide a photocurrent;', 'a capacitor for integrating the photocurrent, over a first integration period, to provide a first-period photocharge, corresponding to a first-period capacitor voltage, at an end of the first integration period; and', 'circuitry for reversing a flow direction of the photocurrent through the capacitor at twice the clock frequency, during the first integration period, so that the first-period photocharge is a differential photocharge, and the first-period capacitor voltage is related to the time of flight of the light pulses., 'a TOF sensor including one or more TOF sensor pixels, each TOF sensor pixel including2. The TOF system of claim 1 , wherein each TOF sensor pixel includes a single photodetector for detecting the light pulses claim 1 , and a single capacitor for integrating the photocurrent.3. The TOF system of claim 1 , wherein the photodetector is for detecting background light claim 1 , as well as the light pulses; wherein the photocurrent has a contribution from the background light; and wherein the first-period photocharge has substantially ...

Staggered-sampling technique for detecting sensor anomalies in a dynamic univariate time-series signal

The disclosed embodiments provide a system that detects sensor anomalies in a univariate time-series signal. During a surveillance mode, the system receives the univariate time-series signal from a sensor in a monitored system. Next, the system performs a staggered-sampling operation on the univariate time-series signal to produce N sub-sampled time-series signals, wherein the staggered-sampling operation allocates consecutive samples from the univariate time-series signal to the N sub-sampled time-series signals in a round-robin ordering. The system then uses a trained inferential model to generate estimated values for the N sub-sampled time-series signals based on cross-correlations with other sub-sampled time-series signals. Next, the system performs an anomaly detection operation to detect incipient sensor anomalies in the univariate time-series signal based on differences between actual values and the estimated values for the N sub-sampled time-series signals. Whenever an incipient sensor anomaly is detected, the system generates a notification.

System and computer-implemented method for analyzing test automation workflow of robotic process automation (rpa)

A system and a computer-implemented method for analyzing workflow of test automation associated with a robotic process automation (RPA) application are disclosed herein. The computer-implemented method includes receiving the workflow of the test automation associated with the RPA application and analyzing, via an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model associated with a workflow analyzer module, the workflow of the test automation based on a set of pre-defined test automation rules. The computer-implemented method further includes determining one or more metrics associated with the analyzed workflow of the test automation and generating, via the AI model, corrective activity data based on the determined one or more metrics.

LOW LATENCY PRE-WEB CLASSIFICATION

Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe low latency pre-web classification of query data. In examples, processing is performed where query data may be analyzed in a low latency manner that includes providing a vertical intent classification and entity identification for query data before a web ranking service processes the query data. Query data may be received. A vertical intent classification index may be searched using the query data. In examples, the vertical intent classification index may comprise a set of files that can be used to determine one or more candidate entity identifiers for the query data. The one or more entity identifiers may be ranked. The query data, a vertical intent classification for the vertical intent classification index and the one or more ranked candidate entity identifiers may be transmitted for processing associated with a web ranking service. Other examples are also described. 1. A method comprising:receiving query data;using the query data, searching a vertical intent classification index, wherein the vertical intent classification index comprises a set of files to determine one or more candidate entity identifiers for the query data;ranking the one or more candidate entity identifiers; andtransmitting the query data, a vertical intent classification for the vertical intent classification index and the one or more ranked candidate entity identifiers to a processing device associated with a web ranking service.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vertical intent classification index is an index for short text documents claim 1 , and wherein the set of files for the vertical intent classification index comprises a plurality of forward index files claim 1 , a vocabulary file claim 1 , an inverted index file and a document table file.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the vocabulary file is generated by a processing that fragments portions of the plurality of forward index files claim 2 , each ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF TARGET DEVICES

Various techniques are provided to program and operate a user device to remotely control target devices. In one example, a user may program a user device with a remote control device that includes physical controls. The user device may capture an image of the remote control device. The user device may determine a location on the image corresponding to a physical control. The user device may receive an infrared (IR) signal from the remote control device corresponding to an actuation of the physical control. The user device may associate the IR signal and the location. The user may operate the user device to control a target device. The user device may present the image to the user on a display. The user device may receive a user contact corresponding to a location on the image and transmit an IR signal associated with the location to operate the target device. 1. A method comprising:capturing an image of a remote control device by a camera of a user device, wherein the remote control device comprises at least one physical control;determining a location on the image corresponding to the physical control;receiving, at the user device, a wireless signal from the remote control device corresponding to an actuation of the physical control; andassociating a stored representation of the wireless signal with the location on the image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting the image on a touchscreen display of the user device;receiving a user contact on the touchscreen display corresponding to the location; andtransmitting a wireless signal from the user device, in response to the user contact, to operate a target device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:decoding the received wireless signal to provide command code data;storing the command code data as the representation of the wireless signal; andencoding the command code data to provide the transmitted wireless signal in response to the user contact.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

Emi fingerprints: asset configuration discovery for counterfeit detection in critical utility assets

Detecting whether a target utility device that includes multiple electronic components is genuine or suspected counterfeit by: performing a test sequence of energizing and de-energizing the target device and collecting electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals emitted by the target device; generating a target EMI fingerprint from the EMI signals collected; retrieving a plurality of reference EMI fingerprints from a database library, each of which corresponds to a different configuration of electronic components of a genuine device of the same make and model as the target device; iteratively comparing the target EMI fingerprint to the retrieved reference EMI fingerprints and generating a similarity metric between each compared set; and indicating that the target device (i) is genuine where the similarity metric for any individual reference EMI fingerprint satisfies a threshold test, and is a suspect counterfeit device where no similarity metric for any individual reference EMI fingerprint satisfies the test.

INDICATOR DRESSING AND METHOD FOR INDICATING A CONTAMINATION, IN PARTICULAR OF A WOUND

The invention relates to an indicator dressing with a carrier element, which is, at least in regions, provided with a marker material, which material, in a specific microbial contamination, changes a color. According to the invention, a first marker material is provided, which, in a first specific microbial contamination, changes color, and at least one second marker material is provided which changes color in a second specific microbial contamination, which material differs from the first microbial contamination. The invention moreover includes a method for indicating a contamination with this indicator dressing. 115.-. (canceled)16. An indicator dressing for placing upon a wound , with a carrier element , which is provided , at least in regions , with marker materials , which , in a specific microbial contamination , change their color , a placement side of the carrier element upon placement on to the wound is formed by a biocompatible monofilament fabric of monofilament threads,', 'the marker materials are applied in the form of letters and/or numbers,', 'a first marker material is provided, which, in a first specific microbial contamination, changes color, and', 'at least a second marker material is provided, which changes color in a second specific microbial contamination, which differs in type or amount from the first microbial contamination., 'wherein'}17. The indicator dressing according to claim 16 ,whereinthe first marker material is arranged on the carrier element distanced to the at least second marker material.18. The indicator dressing according to claim 16 ,whereinthe carrier element comprises a placement side for placement, in particular on a wound, and an upper side which faces away from the placement side, andin that a color of the marker materials can be discerned on the upper side.19. The indicator dressing according to claim 18 ,whereinthe carrier element comprises, on the upper side, a transparent protective layer.20. The indicator dressing ...

SEQUENTIAL TWO-HANDED TOUCH TYPING ON A MOBILE DEVICE

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods of providing sequential two-handed touch typing. In aspects, a client device may provide a touch-based input receiving application. The client device may include one or more sensors operable to detect the approach of a user's hand or touch-based tool. In response to a detection, the client device may determine input interaction information, such as aspects of the hand (e.g., right or left) and/or finger(s) being used. The input interaction information may be used to detect candidate keys and to provide a keyboard (or a portion of a keyboard) based thereon. In aspects, the provided keyboard or keyboard portion may be altered in response to a subsequent detection. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for providing sequential two-handed typing comprising:at least one processor; and generate an image of an object proximate to a touchscreen of a mobile device, the object comprising at least a portion of a hand, without receiving direct contact with the touchscreen of the mobile device;', 'determine, by the mobile device, input interaction information by comparing the image to a set of labeled images corresponding to input actions, wherein the comparing is performed using a machine learning model for image recognition;', 'when a match is found between the image and a first input action in the set of labeled images, correlate the image to the first input action; and', 'present output associated with the first input action via the touchscreen of the mobile device., 'memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the processor to22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the first object is associated with a typing action.23. The system of claim 21 , further comprising collecting sensor data from one or more sensors to generate the image of the object proximate to the touchscreen claim 21 , wherein the one or more ...

Bridle for a Riding Animal, Particularly for a Riding Horse

In the case of a bridle for a riding animal, particularly for a riding horse, including at least one martingale, which is also guided below the neck of the riding animal and is fastened on a girth, it is provided that the fastening of the martingale takes place by way of at least one pull-latch lock, which includes a lock body fixedly arranged on the girth and a tie rod, which can be removed from the same by way of the action of a transverse force and is in operative connection with the martingale. Falls due to the entanglement preferably of forelegs and martingales of the bridle can be prevented when using this bridle. 1. A bridle for a riding animal , particularly for a riding horse , comprising at least one martingale , which is also guided below the neck of the riding animal and is fastened on a girth , whereinthe fastening of the martingale takes place by means of at least one pull-latch lock, which comprises a lock body fixedly arranged on the girth and a tie rod, which can be removed from the same by means of the action of a transverse force and is in operative connection with the martingale.2. The bridle according to claim 1 , wherein the lock body has an undercut for a section of the tie rod.3. The bridle according to claim 2 , wherein a spring-loaded hold-down device for the tie rod is assigned to the undercut of the lock body.4. The bridle according to claim 3 , wherein the hold-down device has a tongue design.5. The bridle according to claim 2 , wherein the tie rod has a projection which can be brought behind the undercut.6. The bridle according to claim 1 , wherein the components of the pull-latch lock are manufactured from metal. The invention relates to a bridle for a riding animal, particularly for a riding horse, comprising at least one martingale, which is also guided below the neck of the riding animal and is fastened on a girth.Riding animals that differ from one another are used by humans and a bridle is regularly used in the process. The bridle ...

High-voltage vehicle heater and method for using recuperation power in a vehicle

The invention relates to a high-voltage vehicle heater ( 10 ), comprising a control device ( 12 ), comprising an electrical heating element ( 14 ) which is intended for heating a heating medium ( 16 ), and comprising a first data interface ( 18 ) by means of which a heating request signal can be received, said heating request signal representing an external heating request, wherein the control device ( 12 ) determines a first data set which represents at least one first electrical power with which the electrical heating element is to be operated in order to meet the external heating request, wherein the control device ( 12 ) determines, on the basis of a parameter data set, a second data set which represents at least one second electrical power which can be supplied to the electrical heating element ( 14 ) in addition to the first electrical power, without there being a risk of the vehicle heater ( 10 ) being damaged.

DETECTION OF ANALYTES USING LIVE CELLS

The present invention provides sensor cells comprising a receptor that binds to an analyte indicative of the presence of an agent, where binding of the analyte to the receptor triggers a detection event that is indicative of the presence of the agent. In certain embodiments, the detection event is appearance of a reporter detectable by the naked eye. The present invention also provides uses of such sensor cells for detecting the presence of an agent in a sample. 177-. (canceled)78. A sensor cell comprising a non-native GPCR receptor that binds to an analyte derived from an agent , wherein binding of the analyte to the receptor triggers an appearance of a reporter , wherein the appearance of the reporter indicates the presence of the agent , wherein the reporter is not a fluorescent protein.79. The sensor cell of claim 78 , wherein the agent is selected from the group consisting of human pathogenic agents claim 78 , agricultural agents claim 78 , industrial/model organism agents claim 78 , bioterrorism agents and heavy metal contaminants.80. The sensor cell of claim 78 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is engineered to bind to the analyte.81. The sensor cell of claim 80 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is engineered by directed evolution.82. The sensor cell of claim 78 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is a fungal pheromone GPCR.83. The sensor cell of claim 78 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is a GPCR comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 6 claim 78 , 9 claim 78 , 12 claim 78 , 15 claim 78 , 18 claim 78 , 21 claim 78 , 50 claim 78 , 52 claim 78 , 54 claim 78 , 56 claim 78 , 58 claim 78 , 60 claim 78 , 62 claim 78 , 64 claim 78 , 66 claim 78 , 68 claim 78 , 70 claim 78 , 72 claim 78 , 74 claim 78 , 76 claim 78 , 78 claim 78 , 80 claim 78 , 82 claim 78 , 84 claim 78 , 86 claim 78 , 88 claim 78 , 90 claim 78 , 92 claim 78 , 94 claim 78 , 96 claim 78 , 98 claim 78 , 100 claim 78 , 102 claim 78 , 104 ...

DETECTION OF ANALYTES USING LIVE CELLS

The present invention provides sensor cells comprising a receptor that binds to an analyte indicative of the presence of an agent, where binding of the analyte to the receptor triggers a detection event that is indicative of the presence of the agent. In certain embodiments, the detection event is appearance of a reporter detectable by the naked eye. The present invention also provides uses of such sensor cells for detecting the presence of an agent in a sample. 1. A method of detecting the presence of an agent of interest in a sample , comprising contacting the sample with a sensor cell comprising a non-native G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) that binds to an analyte indicative of the presence of the agent , wherein binding of the analyte to the receptor triggers appearance of a reporter detectable by the naked eye , wherein said increased expression is indicative of the presence of the agent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the agent is selected from the group consisting of human pathogenic agents claim 1 , agricultural agents claim 1 , industrial and model organism agents claim 1 , bioterrorism agents claim 1 , and heavy metal contaminants.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is engineered to bind to the analyte.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is engineered by directed evolution.5. The method of any one of - claim 3 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is a fungal pheromone GPCR.6. The method of any one of - claim 3 , wherein the non-native GPCR receptor is one selected from the group consisting of the GPCRs listed in Tables 2 and 6.7. The method of any one of - claim 3 , wherein the sensor cell is a microbe.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the sensor cell is a fungal cell.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the sensor cell is a yeast cell.10S. cerevisiae.. The method of claim 9 , wherein the sensor cell is11. The method of any one of - claim 9 , wherein the sensor cell is engineered to express ...

Sequential Two-handed Touch Typing on a Mobile Device

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods of providing sequential two-handed touch typing. In aspects, a client device may provide a touch-based input receiving application. The client device may include one or more sensors operable to detect the approach of a user's hand or touch-based tool. In response to a detection, the client device may determine input interaction information, such as aspects of the hand (e.g., right or left) and/or finger(s) being used. The input interaction information may be used to detect candidate keys and to provide a keyboard (or a portion of a keyboard) based thereon. In aspects, the provided keyboard or keyboard portion may be altered in response to a subsequent detection. 1. A system comprising:at least one processor; and detecting, using one or more sensors, sensor data for a first object and a second object;', 'determining input interaction information based on the sensor data, wherein the determining input interaction information comprises correlating the first object to at least one of a left side and a right side, and correlating the second object to the other of the at least one of a left side and a right side;', 'determining input options using the input interaction information;', 'presenting the input options via an interface; and', 'training a model using at least the sensor data., 'memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, performs a method for providing sequential two-handed touch typing, the method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object corresponds to at least a portion of a hand claim 1 , and wherein the object is associated with a typing action.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one of: a proximity sensor claim 1 , an accelerometer sensor claim 1 , a gyroscopic sensor claim 1 , a force sensor claim 1 , an acoustic sensor claim 1 , a ...

Adhesive polymer composition

A novel adhesive composition suitable for composing and multilayered coatings onto large, industrial equipement such as pipeline tubes is devised. The composition is a blend based on a polyethylene which determines the blend's favorable properties, which polyethylene itself can be used further in coating cables and for producing mouldings, especially rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene copolymers

A multimodal ethylene copolymer having the following properties: i) density comprised in the range from 0.880 to 0.955 g/cm3; ii) total comonomer content ranging from 6% to 25% by weight; iii) content of 1-butene derived units ranging from 0 to 2% by weight; iv) Mw/Mn comprised from 4 to 20; v) intrinsic viscosity (decalin at 135°C as determined according to EN ISO 1628-312003) comprised between 1.0 and 4.0 dL/g; said multimodal ethylene copolymer comprises from 10% to 80% by weight of a first polyethylene component and being detected at the crystaf® apparatus at a temperature higher than 75°C and from 90% to 20% by weight of a second polyethylene component being a copolymer being detected at a crystaf® apparatus at a temperature lower than 75°C; wherein said multimodal ethylene copolymer being fractionated into 12 fractions by means of the Holtrup analysis, the fractions containing more than 2% by weight of the total amount of material meet the following relathionship: Cf/HDPE > -0.0075HDPE + 0.58; wherein Cf is the amount (%wt) of comonomer of formula CH 2 =CHT in the copolymer of the fraction and HDPE is the amount (%wt) of the homopolymer component present in the fraction.

Polymer composition

A polypropylene composition comprising: A) from 30% to 90% by weight of a propylene polymer composition comprising: a1) from 20% to 90% of a propylene homopolymer, or a copoloymer of propylene containing 3% or less of derived units of ethylene or C 4 -C 10 α-olefin(s) or of combinations thereof, said homopolymer or copolymer having a content of isotactic pentads (mmmm), measured by 13 C NMR on the fraction insoluble in xylene at 25 °C, higher than 96; a2) from 10% to 80%, of a copolymer of ethylene containing from 40% to 70% of derived units of propylene or C 4 -C 10 α-olefin(s) or of combinations thereof; B) from 10% to 70% by weight of a multimodal ethylene copolymer wherein the comonomer is selected from the derived units of alpha olefins of formula CH 2 =CHT wherein T is a C 3 -C 10 alkyl group; having the following properties: i) density (with ISO 1183) comprised in the range from 0.850 to 0.935 g/cm 3 ; ii) total comonomer content ranging from 6% to 30% by weight; iii) content of 1-butene derived units ranging from 0 to 2% by weight; iv) Mw/Mn comprised from 4 to 20; v) intrinsic viscosity (decalin at 135°C as determined according to EN IS0 1628-312003) comprised between 1.0 and 4.0 dL/g, and C) from 0 to 50 % by weight; preferably from 0 to 20% of a filler.

Polymerization process in the presence of antistatic agent

A process for the preparation of polyolefins, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of an antistatic agent comprising an alkylene oxide derived polymer comprising in average from 10 to 200 repeating units -(CH 2 -CHR-O)- with R being hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein the alkylene oxide derived polymer is a random copolymer of ethylene oxide and other alkylene oxides and a ratio n : m of repeating units -(CH 2 -CH 2 -O)- derived from ethylene oxide to repeating units -(CH 2 -CHR'-O)- derived from the other alkylene oxides with R' being an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms is in the range of from 6 : 1 to 1 : 1, and all end groups of the alkylene oxide derived polymer are -OH groups.

Adhesive polymer composition

A novel adhesive composition suitable for composing multilayered coatings onto large, industrial equipment such as pipeline tubes is devised. The composition is a blend based on a polyethylene which determines the blend's favorable properties, which polyethylene itself can be used further in coating cables and for producing moldings, especially rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene composition

New rotomouldings having superior FNCT are devised, based on the polyethylene suitably used. Further a novel subrange of polyethylene, suitable for such use and having optimum moulding behaviour, is devised.

Adhesive polymer composition

A novel adhesive composition suitable for composing multilayered coatings onto large, industrial equipment such as pipeline tubes is devised. The composition is a blend based on a polyethylene which determines the blend's favorable properties, which polyethylene itself can be used further in coating cables and for producing mouldings, especially rotomoulded articles.

Polymer composition

A polypropylene composition comprising: A) from 30% to 90% by weight of a propylene polymer composition comprising: a1) from 20% to 90% of a propylene homopolymer, or a copolymer of propylene containing 3% or less of derived units of ethylene or C 4 -C 10 α-olefin(s) or of combinations thereof, said homopolymer or copolymer having a content of isotactic pentads (mmmm), measured by 13 C NMR on the fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 96; a2) from 10% to 80%, of a copolymer of ethylene containing from 40% to 70% of derived units of propylene or C 4 -C 10 α-olefin(s) or of combinations thereof; B) from 10% to 70% by weight of a multimodal ethylene copolymer wherein the comonomer is selected from the derived units of alpha olefins of formula CH 2 ═CHT wherein T is a C 3 -C 10 alkyl group; having the following properties: i) density (with ISO 1183) comprised in the range from 0.850 to 0.935 g/cm 3 ; ii) total comonomer content ranging from 6% to 30% by weight; iii) content of 1-butene derived units ranging from 0 to 2% by weight; iv) Mw/Mn comprised from 4 to 20; v) intrinsic viscosity (decalin at 135° C. as determined according to EN IS0 1628-312003) comprised between 1.0 and 4.0 dL/g, and C) from 0 to 50% by weight; preferably from 0 to 20% of a filler.

Polyethylene Copolymers

A multimodal ethylene copolymer having the following properties: i) density comprised in the range from 0.880 to 0.955 g/cm3; ii) total comonomer content ranging from 6% to 25% by weight; iii) content of 1-butene derived units ranging from 0 to 2% by weight; iv) Mw/Mn comprised from 4 to 20; v) intrinsic viscosity (decalin at 135° C. as determined according to EN ISO 1628-312003) comprised between 1.0 and 4.0 dL/g; said multimodal ethylene copolymer comprises from 10% to 80% by weight of a first polyethylene component and being detected at the Crystaf® apparatus at a temperature higher than 75° C. and from 90% to 20% by weight of a second polyethylene component being a copolymer being detected at a Crystaf® apparatus at a temperature lower than 75° C.; wherein said multimodal ethylene copolymer being fractionated into 12 fractions by means of the Holtrup analysis, the fractions containing more than 2% by weight of the total amount of material meet the following relationship: Cf/HDPE >−0.0075 HDPE +0.58; wherein Cf is the amount (% wt) of comonomer of formula CH 2 ═CHT in the copolymer of the fraction and HDPE is the amount (% wt) of the homopolymer component present in the fraction.

Metallic implant which is degradable in vivo

The invention relates to a medical implant made of a metallic material. After fulfilling its temporary support function, the implant is degraded by corrosion at a predetermined rate. Negative long-term effects are thus avoided.

Shifting point display in a motor vehicle comprising a manual transmission

The invention relates to a shifting point display in a motor vehicle comprising a manual transmission in order to display a shift indication and a control unit for continuously determining a current operating point of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, at least one characteristic upshift indication curve or a characteristic downshift indication curve is stored in an electronic memory. If the current operating point reaches the characteristic upshift indication curve or the characteristic downshift indication curve and the gear currently engaged is different therefrom, an upshift indication or a downshift indication is displayed until the driver has performed an adequate upshifting or downshifting process or until the current operating point has reached and/or dropped below a hysteresis characteristic upshift indication curve that is smaller than the characteristic upshift indication curve or has reached and/or exceeds a hysteresis characteristic downshift indication curve which is greater than the characteristic downshift indication curve.

Impact resistant LLDPE composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance

Impact resistant LLDPE composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Polyethylene for injection moldings

A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised.

Polyethylene for injection moulding

Process for the stabilization of biologically active substances immobilized on solid phases

The invention relates to a process for the stabilization of biologically active substances which are immobilized on a carrier, where the solid phase with the immobilized biologically active substance is contacted for the stabilization with a solution which contains polyanetholesulfonic acid and/or salts thereof. The biologically active substances are, in particular, antibodies.

Acylaminosalicylic acid amides and their uses as pesticides

Known and new acylaminosalicylic acid amides are disclosed having the general formula (I), as well as several processes for producing the same, their use as pesticides, new intermediate products and several processes for preparing said intermediate products. In the formula (I), A stands for a simple bond or for an alkylene chain; R1 stands for hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R2 stands for optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl.

Stabilizer wheel assembly and methods of use

Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.

Stabilizer wheel assembly and methods of use

Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.

Method and apparatus for pictorial representation of acoustic objects

Motor-actuated valve device

Eine elektromotorisch ansteuerbare Ventileinrichtung mit einem eigenmediumbetätigten Servoventil, das einen Ventilteller (1.3) tragenden Differentialkolben (1.2) aufweist. An dieser Seite des Differentialkolbens (1.2) liegt ein Druckraum (1.5), der mit dem Ventileinlaß (1E) und über einen dem Ventilteller gegenüberliegenden Ventilsitz (1.4) mit dem Ventilauslaß (1A) verbunden ist. An der anderen Seite des Differentialkolbens (1.2) liegt ein Steuerraum (1.6), der über eine mittig im Differentialkolben angeordnete Entlastungsbohrung (1.2.1) mit dem Ventilauslaß (1A) und über eine außermittig im Differentialkolben angeordnete Steuerbohrung (1.2.2) mit dem Druckraum (1.5) verbunden ist. Der Druckraum (1.5) ist gegen den Steuerraum (1.6) im Randbereich des Differentialkolbens (1.2) abgedichtet. Die Entlastungsbohrung (1.2.1) ist durch ein Steuerorgan (1.8.1) verschließbar, welches mittels eines Schrittmotors (1.11) verschiebbar ist. Es ist eine elektronische Steuereinrichtung (ST) vorgesehen, welcher von einer Vorrichtung (2) zur Erfassung des durch das Ventil strömenden Volumenstroms ein IST-Volumenstromwert-Signal zugeführt wird, aus dem in Abhängigkeit von einem vorgegebenen SOLL-Volumenstromwert ein Steuersignal erzeugt wird, das dem Schrittmotor (1.11) zugeführt wird. An electromotive controllable valve device with a self-medium-actuated servo valve having a valve plate (1.3) bearing differential piston (1.2). On this side of the differential piston (1.2) is a pressure chamber (1.5) which is connected to the valve inlet (1E) and via a valve seat opposite the valve seat (1.4) with the valve outlet (1A). On the other side of the differential piston (1.2) is a control chamber (1.6) arranged via a centrally located in the differential piston relief bore (1.2.1) with the valve outlet (1A) and via an off-center in the differential piston control bore (1.2.2) with the Pressure chamber (1.5) is connected. The pressure chamber (1.5) is sealed against the control chamber (1.6 ...

Reaction vessel for carrying out array processes

Polyethylene polymerisation in gas phase reactor

A novel gas phase polymerisation method is devised, for polymerisation of low and ultralow density polyethylene.

Process for the polymerization of ethylene, and ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long- chain branching

New ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long-chain branching, above all at high molecular weight fractions; the polymers have strain hardening equal or higher than 1.4 (at constant elongational rate of 0.5s -1 , at 150°C), branching index g' equal or lower than 0.9 (at Mw of 2⋅10 6 g/mol). The polymers are prepared by using a mixed catalyst system comprising a polymerization catalyst based on a late transition metal component having a tridentate ligand, and a Ziegler polymerization catalyst annealed at a temperature higher than 100°C, for a time of at least 10 minutes.

Polyethylene composition

Polietileno de baja densidad de presion alta para aplicaciones medicas.

Un LDPE novedoso de polimerización de presión alta, de radicales es diseñado.

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Polymerization process in the presence of antistatic agent

Adhesive which hardens in several stages

The invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive with a melting point of at least 40 °C, containing either a polymer with at least one functional group that is reactive towards a compound with an acidic hydrogen atom and with one functional group that can be polymerised by UV or electron beams or a polymer with at least one functional group that is reactive towards a compound with an acidic hydrogen atom and with no functional group that can be polymerised by UV or electron radiation; and a compound with a functional group that can be polymerised by UV or electron beams and a molecular weight (Mn) of less than 5,000.

Adhesive which hardens in several stages

A hotmelt adhesive having a melting point of at least 40° C. is provided which may be hardened in multiple stages and which is useful in the production of laminates. The hotmelt adhesive may contain a polymer with at least one functional group that is reactive towards a compound with an acidic hydrogen atom and with one functional group that can be polymerized by UV or electron beams, or a polymer with at least one functional group that is reactive towards a compound with an acidic hydrogen atom and with no functional group that can be polymerized by UV or electron beams. These polymers may be used in combination with a relatively low molecular compound with a functional group that can be polymerized by UV or electron beams.

High pressure LDPE for medical applications

A novel LDPE from radical, high pressure polymerization is devised.

High pressure LDPE, for medical applications

Polietileno de baja densidad (LDPE) obtenido mediante polimerización por radicales del etileno, y en donde, el LDPE, es un homopolímero, LDPE éste que tiene una densidad de por lo menos 0,932 g/cm3, o superior, y el cual tiene una distribución del peso molecular Mw/5 Mn correspondiente a un valor comprendido dentro de unos márgenes que van de 3 a 15, y que tiene un MI (190°C / 2,16 kg) de > 0,45 g / 10 minutos, hasta 1,5 g / 10 minutos. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) obtained by radical polymerization of ethylene, and wherein, LDPE is a homopolymer, LDPE which has a density of at least 0.932 g / cm3, or higher, and which has a distribution of the molecular weight Mw / 5 Mn corresponding to a value within a range of 3 to 15, and having an MI (190 ° C / 2.16 kg) of> 0.45 g / 10 minutes, up to 1 , 5 g / 10 minutes.

Polymerization process in the presence of antistatic agent

A process for preparing a polyolefin, including polymerizing olefins in the presence of an antistatic agent made from or containing an alkylene oxide derived polymer made from or containing in average from about 10 to about 200 repeating units —(CH 2 —CHR—O)— with R being hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein the alkylene oxide derived polymer is a random copolymer of ethylene oxide and other alkylene oxides and a ratio of n:m is in the range of from 6:1 to 1:1, wherein (n) is the average number of repeating units —(CH 2 —CH 2 —O)— derived from ethylene oxide and (m) is the average number of repeating units —(CH 2 —CHR′—O)— derived from the other alkylene oxides with R′ being an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and the end groups of the alkylene oxide derived polymer are —OH groups.

Process for the Polymerization of Ethylene, and Ethylene Polymers Having Broad Molecular Weight Distribution and Long-Chain Branching

New ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long-chain branching, above all at high molecular weight fractions; the polymers have strain hardening equal or higher than 1.4 (at constant elongational rate of 0.5 s −1 , at 150° C.), branching index g′ equal or lower than 0.9 (at Mw of 2·10 6 g/mol). The polymers are prepared by using a mixed catalyst system comprising a polymerization catalyst based on a late transition metal component having a tridentate ligand, and a Ziegler polymerization catalyst annealed at a temperature higher than 100° C., for a time of at least 10 minutes.

Process for the polymerization of ethylene, and ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long-chain branching

New ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long-chain branching, above all at high molecular weight fractions; the polymers have strain hardening equal or higher than 1.4 (at constant elongational rate of 0.5 s −1 , at 150° C.), branching index g′ equal or lower than 0.9 (at Mw of 2·10 6 g/mol). The polymers are prepared by using a mixed catalyst system comprising a polymerization catalyst based on a late transition metal component having a tridentate ligand, and a Ziegler polymerization catalyst annealed at a temperature higher than 100° C., for a time of at least 10 minutes.

1-Aminomethyl-3-aryl-4-cyano-pyrroles and their use as fungicides

Fungicidally active novel 1-aminomethyl-3-aryl-4-cyano-pyrroles of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted phenyl, R 1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, represents alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl, and R 2 represents in each case optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkenyl, heterocyclylalkynyl or heterocyclyl, represents dialkylaminoalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl or phenethyl.

Impact Resistant LLDPE Composition and Films Made Thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene composition having high stress cracking resistance

A polyethylene composition made from or containing a polyethylene, having the following features: 1) a density from about 0.930 to about 0.945 g/cm 3 , determined according to ISO 1183 at 23° C.; 2) a ratio of MIF/MIP from about 10 to less than about 30; 3) a MIF from about 3 to about 25 g/10 min.; 4) a Mz equal to or greater than about 1,500,000 g/mol; and 5) a long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or lower than about 0.55, wherein the LCBI is the ratio of the measured mean-square radius of gyration R g , measured by GPC-MALLS, to the mean-square radius of gyration for a linear PE having the about same molecular weight of 1,000,000 g/mol.

Polyethylene composition having high stress cracking resistance

A low density polyethylene particularly suited for extrusion coating, having the following features: 1) density from 0.930 to 0.945 g/cm3, determined according to ISO 1183 at 23°C; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 10 to less than 30; 3) MIF from 3 to 25 g/10 min.; 4) Mz equal to or greater than 1,500,000 g/mol; 5) long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or lower than 0.55; wherein LCBI is the ratio of the measured mean-square radius of gyration Rg, measured by GPC-MALLS, to the mean-square radius of gyration for a linear PE having the same molecular weight.

Polyethylene composition having high stress cracking resistance

Impact Resistant LLDPE Composition and Films Made Thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance

Polyethylene composition of Raised Temperature Resistance, having the following features: 1) density from 0.935 to 0.945 g/cm 3 ; 2) melt flow index MIF from 10 to 18 g/10 min; 3) melt flow index MIP from 1 to 2.5 g/10 min; 4) ratio MIF/MIP from 5 to 10.

Polyethylene for injection moldings

A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised.

Impact Resistant LLDPE Composition and Films Made Thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Process for the polymerization of ethylene, and ethylene polymers having broad molecular weight distribution and long- chain branching

Adhesive polymer composition

A novel adhesive composition suitable for composing multilayered coatings onto large, industrial equipement such as pipeline tubes is devised. The composition is a blend based on a polyethylene which determines the blend' s favorable properties, which polyethylene itself can be used further in coating cables and for producing mouldings, especially rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene polymerisation in gas phase reactor

A novel gas phase polymerization method is devised, for polymerization of low and ultralow density polyethylene.

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularyl advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene for injection moulding

A polyethylene comprising copolymers of ethylene with 1-alkenes, or mixtures of ethylene homopolymers and said copolymers of ethylene with 1-alkenes, which polyethylene has molar mass distribution width (MWD) M w /M n of from 7 to 15, density of from 0.942 to 0.954 g/cm 3 , a weight average molar mass M w of from 20,000 g/mol to 500,000 g/mol, a MIE of from 1.0 to 3.0 g/10 min, a MIF of from 100 to 200 g/10 min, and a ratio MIF/MIE of from 40 to 50.

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Polyethylene composition and method for obtaining same

New plastomer material for use in automotive parts such as bumpers is devised here, which is a novel polyethylene produced by a gas phase process.

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Process for preparing ethylene homopolymers or copolymers in a tubular reactor with at least two reaction zones having different concentrations of chain transfer agent

Impact Resistant LLDPE Composition and Films Made Thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Process for preparing ethylene homopolymers or copolymers in a tubular reactor with at least two reaction zones having different concentrations of chain transfer agent

Process for preparing ethylene homopolymers or copolymers in the presence of free-radical polymerization initiator and at least one chain transfer agent at pressures in the range of from 110 MPa to 350 MPa and temperatures in the range of from 100°C to 350°C in a tubular reactor with at least two reaction zones having different concentrations of the chain transfer agent, wherein the concentration of the chain transfer agent in the first reaction zone is less than 70% of the concentration of the chain transfer agent in the reaction zone with the highest concentration of the chain transfer agent, ethylene homopolymers or copolymers obtainable by such a process,the use of the ethylene homopolymers or copolymers for extrusion coating and a process for extrusion coating a substrate selected from the group consisting of paper, paperboard, polymeric film, and metal, with such ethylene homopolymers or copolymers.

Process for preparing ethylene homopolymers or copolymers in a tubular reactor with at least two reaction zones having different concentrations of chain transfer agent

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Composicion de polietileno lineal de baja densidad (lldpe) resistente a impactos y peliculas hechas de la misma.

Se elabora un material PE novedoso que exhibe propiedades mecánicas/ópticas y capacidad de procedimiento excelentes, por ejemplo para la extrusión de películas; se produce el polietileno de la invención en un solo reactor, por ejemplo de fase gaseosa.

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof

A novel PE material is devised showing excellent mechanical/optical properties and process ability, e.g. for film extrusion. The polyethylene of the invention is produced in one single e.g. gas phase reactor.

Process for the preparation of ethylene copolymers in the presence of free-radical polymerization initiator by copolymerizing ethylene, a bi- or multifunctional comonomer and optionally further comonomers

Polyethylene for rotomoulding

Impact resistant lldpe composition and films made thereof