METHOD AND ELECTRIC COMBINED DEVICE FOR POWERING AND CHARGING WITH COMPENSATION MEANS

The invention relates to a combined device and method for powering and charging, that comprises an AC motor (), a converter (), storage means (), and switching means () either for enabling the powering of the motor () or for enabling the charging of the storage means () by the converter. The device includes means for compensating the magnetic fields generated during the charge of the storage means () in order to limit or prevent the movements of the motor () rotor. 1. A combined power supply and charging method , comprising:controlling switching from a motor power supply mode to an energy storage means charging mode on an electrical network and vice versa,compensating for magnetic fields during the energy storage means charging mode, in order to limit or eliminate movements of a rotor of the motor.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , for implementing a device equipped with the motor and linked to an electrical network claim 1 , a number of phases of which is less than a number of phases of the motor claim 1 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises coinjecting a compensation current claim 1 , into one or more phases of the motor that are not linked to a phase of the electrical network.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the compensation current is slaved to the position of the rotor of the motor.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the compensation current is slaved to a charge current that is injected into one or more phases of the motor that are linked to a phase of the electrical network.5. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises rectifying the electrical network by a diode bridge.6. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises injecting the charge current via a mid-point of at least one inductive winding of a stator of the motor.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , in which claim 6 , during said charge current injection operation ...

DEVICE FOR CHARGING ACCUMULATOR MEANS

The present invention relates to an electrical device for charging accumulator means (), said electrical device comprising: 1. An electrical device for charging accumulator means , said electrical device comprising:a motor connected to an external mains;an inverter connected to phases of said motor; andswitching means integrated into the inverter, said switching means being configured to permit said motor to be supplied and to permit the accumulator means to be charged by the inverter; andfor each phase of said motor, an RLC low-pass filter comprising three terminals respectively connected to the mid-point of a phase of said motor, to ground, and to a phase of the external mains.2. The electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the RLC low-pass filter comprises:an inductor connected to the mid-point of said phase of said motor via a first end, and connected to a second coil moiety of said motor via a second end;a capacitor, a first end of which is connected to the second end of the inductor; anda resistor, a first end of which is connected to a second end of the capacitor and a second end of which is connected to ground.3. The electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the switching means comprise an H-bridge structure for each phase of the motor claim 1 , such that each H-bridge structure has two switching arms respectively comprising two switches claim 1 , an associated phase of said motor being connected between the four switches of the two switching arms.4. The electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein the switching means respectively comprise at least one transistor and at least one diode in parallel.5. The electrical device according to claim 1 , further comprising a DC/DC converter between the switching means and the accumulator means.6. The electrical device according to claim 1 , wherein said motor is a three-phase motor.7. The electrical device according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , further comprising a control circuit ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR HAVING A MOVABLE MEMBER WITH POSITIONAL FEEDBACK CONTROL

A valve actuator for a combustion engine has a movable member for collaborating with a stem of a valve, and an electromagnetic device with a permanent magnet associated with a resilient device for moving the movable member between an extreme valve-closed position and an extreme valve-open position. A method of controlling the valve actuator has the steps of determining a clearance range between the movable member and the valve stem during the movement of the movable member between the extreme closed and open positions, determining, in the clearance range, intermediate positions reached by the movable member as a function of different values of an electrical control parameter of the electromagnetic device, and using positional feedback control to control the electromagnetic device, using one of the intermediate positions as a setpoint value, according to the desired performance of the actuator. 1. A method of controlling a valve actuator for a combustion engine , the actuator comprising a movable member for collaborating with a stem of a valve , and electromagnetic means with a permanent magnet associated with resilient means for moving the movable member between an extreme valve-closed position and an extreme valve-open position , the method comprising:determining a clearance range between the movable member and the valve stem during movement of the movable member between the extreme closed and open positions;determining, in the clearance range, intermediate positions reached by the movable member as a function of different values of an electrical control parameter of the electromagnetic means; andusing positional feedback control to control the electromagnetic means by using one of the intermediate positions located within the clearance range as a setpoint position, wherein the setpoint position correspondes to the closed position of the valve and is selected according to the desired performance of the actuator.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELEMENT AND METHOD TO PREVENT THE CARBONISATION OF TISSUE BY MEANS OF A MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELEMENT

A multi-functional element suitable for performing at least two surgical/therapeutic interventions, for example, the injection and cutting of tissue, with an anti-carbonization device to prevent the carbonization of tissue upon plasma coagulation by way of a suitable surgical instrument, where the surgical instrument has a feed line for an oxidizing agent, a feed line for a gas and an electrode for generating a plasma. A gas oxidizing agent mixture for producing a gas oxidizing agent plasma is provided by the anti-carbonization device. 120-. (canceled)21. A multi-functional element , suitable for performing at least two surgical/therapeutic interventions , said element comprising:a plasma coagulation device,a fluid applicator for cutting and/or injecting tissue with fluid, andan anti-carbonization device to prevent the carbonization of tissue upon plasma coagulation by a surgical instrument, the surgical instrument having a feed line for an oxidizing agent, a feed line for a gas and an electrode for generating a plasma,wherein the anti-carbonization device provides a gas-oxidizing agent mixture for generating a gas-oxidizing agent plasma.22. The multi-functional element of claim 21 , wherein the at least two surgical/therapeutic interventions comprise injection and cutting of tissue.23. The multi-functional element of claim 21 , wherein the oxidizing agent is liquid.24. The multi-functional element of claim 21 , wherein the oxidizing agent is gaseous.25. The multi-functional element of claim 21 , wherein the oxidizing agent is an aerosol.26. The multi-functional element of claim 25 , wherein the surgical instrument has an evaporator for generating the aerosol.27. The multi-functional element of claim 25 , wherein the surgical instrument has an ultrasound generating device for generating the aerosol.28. The multi-functional element of claim 25 , wherein the surgical instrument has a baffle plate for generating the aerosol.29. The multi-functional element of claim 21 ...

CLIPLESS CYCLE PEDAL DEVICE

A clipless pedal device () for securing a first securing arrangement provided on the pedal with a second securing arrangement fixed under the sole of the cycling shoe, includes an attachment arrangement (). The attachment arrangement () includes at least one moving part that is prestressed into the attachment position by an elastic element (). The elastic element () includes a straight oblong part constituting a torsionally (T) stressed element. 11118148145551555515a,b,a,b,. A clipless pedal device ( , ) with an attachment arrangement ( , ) for securing a first securing arrangement provided on the pedal with a second securing arrangement fixed under the sole of the cycling shoe , said attachment arrangement comprising at least one moving part which is prestressed into the attachment position ( , ) by an elastic means ( , ) , wherein the elastic means ( , ) comprises at least one straight oblong part constituting a torsionally (T) stressed element.2111814814. The clipless pedal device ( claim 1 , ) as claimed in claim 1 , in which the attachment arrangement ( claim 1 , ) is secured to a pedal claim 1 , said attachment arrangement ( claim 1 , ) comprising at least one moving part that is prestressed into the attachment position by the elastic means which comprises the torsionally stressed element.3. The clipless pedal device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the attachment arrangement is fixed under the sole of the cycling shoe claim 1 , said attachment arrangement comprising at least one moving part that is prestressed into the attachment position by the elastic means which comprises the torsionally stressed element.41555a,b. The clipless pedal device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elastic means ( claim 1 , ) comprises a double cranked arrangement and at least one elongate straight part that constitutes said torsionally (T) stressed element.51555ab. The clipless pedal device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elastic means ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) has an S- ...

COMBINED ELECTRIC DEVICE FOR POWERING AND CHARGING

The invention relates to a combined method and device for powering and charging, wherein said device comprises an AC motor (), a converter (), storage means (), and switching means () either for enabling the powering of the motor () or for enabling the charging of the storage means () by the converter (). The switching means () is integrated in the converter () and includes at least one H-shaped bridge structure () for each phase of the motor (). 1. A combined electric device for powering and charging , comprising:an alternating-current motor;an inverter;accumulation means; andswitching means for allowing one of powering of the motor or charging of the accumulation means by the inverter,wherein the switching means are incorporated into the inverter and comprise at least one H-bridge structure for each phase of the motor, andwherein, in the charging of the accumulation means by the inverter, the accumulation means is charged from an electricity network by using the windings of the alternating-current motor as an inductor.2. The electric device as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a DC/DC converter between the at least one H bridge structure and the accumulation means claim 1 , wherein the DC/DC converter allows for matching the voltage of an outside power supply network to characteristics of the accumulation means.3. The electric device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the motor is a three-phase motor claim 1 , resulting in the switching means comprising three H bridges.4. The electric device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising locking means for preventing access to an electric power outlet for connection to the outside power supply network in the event of the device being powered up.5. The electric device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the electric power outlet provides grounding of the electric device.6. A combined powering and charging method for the application of the device as claimed in claim 1 , the method comprising:controlling the switching means of ...

CHARGE TRANSFER DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT METHOD

The present invention relates to a method of managing a charge transfer between, on the one hand means of accumulation () of an electrical control device () of an electric motor of a motor vehicle () and, on the other hand, an external electrical circuit () outside said motor vehicle (), said electrical control device () comprising: a voltage converter () connected to the accumulation means (); an H-bridge voltage inverter () connected to the voltage converter () on the one hand and to the phases of the electric motor on the other hand, characterized in that the method comprises a step of controlling the voltage converter () and the voltage inverter () as a function of the charge transfer. 1. A method for managing a charge transfer between accumulation means of an electrical control device for an electric motor of an automotive vehicle and an exterior electric circuit outside said automotive vehicle , said electrical control device comprising:a voltage converter connected to the accumulation means;an H-bridge voltage inverter connected to the voltage converter and to the phases of the electric motor, the phases of the motor not being connected together electrically,the method comprising controlling the voltage converter and the voltage inverter as a function of the charge transfer.2. The management method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before the control of the voltage converter and of the voltage inverter:connecting the electrical control device to the exterior electric circuit outside the vehicle; anddetermining the charge transfer on the basis of a detection of the configuration of the exterior electric circuit to which the electrical control device is connected.343. The management method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein when the configuration of the exterior electric circuit outside the vehicle () is detected claim 2 , it is determined whether the exterior electric circuit is a three-phase AC voltage network claim 2 , a single-phase AC ...

METHOD FOR SYNTHESISING ORGANIC MOLECULES

Disclosed is a method for synthesising organic molecules from carbon-containing sources and dihydrogen, as well as a device for implementing the method. The method can make use of carbon-containing sources and/or dihydrogen from renewable resources. 1. A process for synthesising organic molecules comprising contacting , in an aqueous liquid medium under anaerobic conditions , at least one source of anaerobic microorganisms , capable of catalysing the reduction of carbon molecules by dihydrogen , with at least one dihydrogen stream , in the presence of at least one carbon source and at least one solid catalyst.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein all or part of the dihydrogen stream comes from a microbial electrolysis comprising the oxidation of organic waste claim 1 , and/or an anaerobic digestion of organic waste claim 1 , and/or water electrolysis.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one carbon source isa. either in gas form and chosen from carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide,{'sub': 1', '8, 'b. or in solution and chosen from solutions comprising carbonate, C-Ccarboxylates, sugars, lactate, alone or in mixture.'}4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one solid catalyst is an electrically conducting or semi-conductor catalyst.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one solid catalyst is chosen from a hydrogenation catalyst or a catalyst comprising carbon materials claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the solid catalyst is a bulk or supported metal catalyst.7. The process according to claim 6 , wherein said metal catalyst comprises at least one metal chosen from iron claim 6 , ruthenium claim 6 , cobalt claim 6 , nickel claim 6 , chromium claim 6 , platinum claim 6 , palladium claim 6 , rhodium claim 6 , or a mixture of the same or of their oxides.8. The process according to claim 7 , wherein said metal catalyst comprises iron claim 7 , cobalt claim 7 , ...

ANTIGEN RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors. 160-. (canceled)61. An antigen receptor , which receptor comprises a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain , whereinthe first peptide chain comprises at least a first and a second domain, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;the second peptide chain comprises at least a first and a second domain, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;wherein the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain is preferably of human origin,wherein the first domain from the first peptide chain forms together with one of the domains from the second peptide chain a first antigen binding site, andwherein the second domain from the first peptide chain forms together with the other domain from the second peptide chain a second antigen binding site.62. The receptor of claim 61 , wherein the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain comprises a constant or invariant region of a T cell receptor chain or a constant or invariant region of an immune cell Fc receptor chain or a portion of the constant or invariant region.63. The receptor of claim 61 , wherein the first and/or second peptide chains further comprise a linker between the first and second domains and/or between the first and second domains and the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain.64. The receptor of claim 61 , wherein the first and/or second domains each comprise a variable region of an immunoglobulin chain or a variable region of a T cell receptor chain or a portion of the variable region.65. The receptor of claim 61 , wherein(i) the first peptide chain comprises a constant region of a T cell receptor alpha chain ...

DETECTION OF A LEAKAGE CURRENT COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS COMPONENT IN A VEHICLE

The invention relates to a device for detecting a leakage current, comprising means () for measuring a current from an electrical circuit of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, said detection device being configured to be placed on board said vehicle and being such that the measuring means () comprise: a magnetic core () configured to be passed through by one or a plurality of conductive elements () traversed by the current from the electrical circuit, said conductive element(s) () forming a primary winding; a secondary winding (), wound around the core (), to generate a magnetic flux from a reference current; and an oscillator () for generating the reference current though the secondary winding (), the reference current being configured to saturate said core (). According to the invention, the value of the current of the primary winding () is obtained from the average value of the current at the secondary winding () over a period of oscillation covering a complete core () magnetisation and demagnetisation cycle. The invention also relates to various on-board systems using said device. 1. A device for detecting a leakage current , comprising: a magnetic core configured to be passed through by one or more conductive elements through which said current from the electric circuit is passed, said conductive element or elements forming a primary winding;', 'a secondary winding, wound around said core, for generating a magnetic flux on the basis of a reference current;', 'an oscillator for generating the reference current through the secondary winding, the reference current being configured to saturate said core,', 'wherein the value of the current of the primary winding is obtained on the basis of the mean value of the current at the secondary winding over a period of oscillation covering a complete core magnetization and demagnetization cycle., 'a circuit for measuring a current from an electric circuit of a motor vehicle, said detection device being installed in ...

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING CHONDROGENESIS

The present invention provides compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis and joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein{'sup': 1', '2', '2, '(a) Lis a bond, Lis —C(O)NH—, ring B is phenyl, Ris —CN or phenyl, and subscript m is 1, or'}{'sup': 1', '2', '1, 'sub': '2', '(b) Ris —C(O)OH, subscript n is 1, ring A is phenyl, Lis —C(O)NH—, and Lis a bond or —CH—, or'}{'sup': 1', '2', '2, 'sub': '2', '(c) each of ring A and ring B is phenyl, Ris —C(O)OH or combined with L, subscript n is 1, and at least one Ris selected from the group consisting of H, —CN and —COH.'}5. The method of claim 4 , wherein each Ris independently selected from the group consisting of —C(O)R claim 4 , —C(O)OR claim 4 , Calkyl-C(O)OR claim 4 , —NRC(O)OR claim 4 , —NRC(O)NRR claim 4 , —SOOR claim 4 , —SONRR claim 4 , —NRSOR claim 4 , and —CN.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein each Ris independently selected from the group consisting of —CH—C(O)OH claim 4 , —C(O)Me claim 4 , —NHC(O)NH claim 4 , —NHC(O)OMe claim 4 , —NHSOMe claim 4 , —SONH claim 4 , —SONHMe claim 4 , —SOH claim 4 , —C(O)OH claim 4 , and —CN.7. The method of claim 4 , whereinring A is phenyl; andsubscript n is 1.8. The method of claim 4 , whereinring A is selected from the group consisting of biphenyl and pyridyl, orsubscript n is 2.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein each Ris independently selected from the group consisting of H claim 10 , —CHNHCONH claim 10 , —CHNHCOOMe claim 10 , —CHNHMe claim 10 , —CHOPh claim 10 , 2-CN claim 10 , 4-CN claim 10 , —C(O)OH claim 10 , —CONHOH claim 10 , —OCF2H claim 10 , —POH claim 10 , —SOH claim 10 , phenyl claim 10 , pyridyl claim 10 , imidazole and tetrazole.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'each Ris independently selected from the group consisting of H, Me, —Cl, —CHOH, —CHCHOH, —CHNH, —C(O)Me, —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH, —CN, morpoholine, 3,4-difluorophenyl and —SONH; ...

Method for the Virus Inactivation of a Preparation of Monoclonal Antibodies

The present invention relates to a method for the virus inactivation of a preparation of monoclonal antibodies, characterised in that it comprises a step of bringing the monoclonal antibody preparation into contact with a non-ionic detergent, said step being carried out while stirring in a disposable flexible pouch which can receive and contain the monoclonal antibody preparation. 1. A method for viral inactivation method of a preparation of monoclonal antibodies , comprising contacting the preparation of monoclonal antibodies with a nonionic detergent , wherein the contacting is carried out under stirring in a single-use flexible bag capable of receiving and containing the preparation of monoclonal antibodies.2. The viral inactivation method according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible bag comprises a multilayer film of polymers and a stirrer.3. The viral inactivation method according to claim 2 , wherein the stirrer is a spiral stirrer.4. The viral inactivation method according to claim 1 , wherein the nonionic detergent is selected from polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate claim 1 , polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate claim 1 , polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether claim 1 , nonyl phenoxypolyethoxylethanol claim 1 , 3-[(3-cholamidopropyl)dimethylammonio]propanesulphonic acid claim 1 , and n-dodecyl-β-D-maltoside.5. The viral inactivation method according to claim 4 , wherein the nonionic detergent is polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether.6. The viral inactivation method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of bringing the preparation of monoclonal antibodies is contacted with the nonionic detergent in the absence of solvent.7. A virus-inactivated preparation of monoclonal antibodies obtained according to the method of . The present invention relates to a viral inactivation method of a preparation of monoclonal antibodies, as well as the virus-inactivated preparation of monoclonal antibodies.Methods for viral inactivation were developed mainly ...

METHOD FOR OBTAINING SOLUTIONS OF OTA IN A CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID MEDIUM; SAID SOLUTIONS; AND METHOD FOR PREPARING ONTA

A method for obtaining solutions that contain 1,2,4-triazole-5-one (OTA) in concentrated sulphuric acid, includes using 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole (ATA) as a precursor of OTA. There is also provided a method for preparing 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazole-5-one (4) (ONTA) from the solutions. 2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said concentrated sulfuric acid includes at least 75% by weight of sulfuric acid.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the concentration of said 3-amino-1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-triazole in the concentrated sulfuric acid is between 0 claim 1 ,3 and 2 mol/l.4. The process as claimed in of claim 1 , wherein said at least one nitrite is chosen from organic nitrites claim 1 , alkali metal nitrites and alkaline earth metal nitrites.5. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the nitrite(s)/3-amino-1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-triazole molar ratio is between 1 and 26. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one nitrite is reacted with said 3-amino-1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-triazole at a temperature between 0° C. and 10° C.7. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said heat treatment comprises two phases:a first phase of rise in temperature, carried out with control of the release of gas, so as to prevent any overflowing, up to a temperature T of at least 50° C., anda second phase of maintaining at said temperature T.8. The process as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the rise in temperature of the first phase is carried out according to a gradient of 9° C./h to 16° C./h.9. A solution of 1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-triazol-5-one in concentrated sulfuric acid claim 1 , obtainable by the process as claimed in .10. A process for the preparation of 3-nitro-1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-triazol-5-one claim 1 , the process comprising:{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00009', 'claim 9'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}], 'a) making available a solution of 1,2,4-triazol-5-one in concentrated sulfuric acid as claimed in or producing a solution of 1,2, ...

RESONANT DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER

The subject matter of the invention is a resonant DC-DC voltage converter, notably for an electric or hybrid vehicle, said converter including n interleaved main resonant circuits, n being a natural integer greater than or equal to two, and in which: 1. A resonant DC-DC voltage converter , notably for a hybrid or electric vehicle , said converter including n interleaved main resonant circuits , n being a natural integer greater than or equal to two , and in which:the main resonant circuits are connected together at least one neutral point different from a ground of the converter,said neutral point being connected to the ground of the converter through an impedance configured to store energy and to enable zero voltage switching of the switches of the resonant DC-DC converter.2. The converter according to claim 1 , in which said impedance comprises an inductance.3. The converter according to claim 1 , in which said impedance forms a subsidiary resonant circuit different from said main resonant circuits.4. The converter according to claim 1 , in which each main resonant circuit comprises a transformer including at least one primary winding and at least one secondary winding claim 1 , and in which said neutral point is connected to a terminal of a winding of the transformer of each main resonant circuit.5. The converter according to claim 4 , in which a first neutral point is connected to the primary windings of the transformers of each main resonant circuit.6. The converter according to claim 5 , in which the main resonant circuits of the converter are each connected to a respective input structure including at least one switch configured to control an energy circulating in the main resonant circuit claim 5 , the impedance connected to the first neutral point being configured to store energy and to enable zero voltage switching of the switches of said input structures.7. The converter according to claim 4 , in which a second neutral point is connected to the secondary ...

RESONANT DC-DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER

The subject matter of the invention is a three-phase resonant DC-DC voltage converter, notably for an electric or hybrid vehicle, said converter including a plurality of resonant circuits. First inductive elements of the resonant circuits are coupled together and primary windings of the transformers of each resonant circuit are coupled together. 1. A resonant DC-DC voltage converter , notably for an electric or hybrid vehicle , said converter including a plurality of resonant circuits , each resonant circuit including:a first inductive element,a resonance capacitor connected to said first inductive element,a transformer including at least one primary winding and at least one secondary winding, said first inductive element, the resonance capacitor and the primary winding of the transformer being comprised in a branch of the resonant circuit, designated “resonance branch”,converter in which, on the one hand, the first inductive elements of the resonant circuits are coupled together and in that, on the other hand, the primary windings of the transformers of the resonant circuits are coupled together.2. The converter according to claim 1 , in which the transformer of each resonant circuit includes a second inductive element in order to form a resonant circuit of LLC type.3. The converter according to claim 1 , in which the secondary windings are coupled together.4. The converter according claim 1 , in which the resonance branches are connected at the level of a same point called “first neutral point”.5. The converter according to claim 1 , in which branches claim 1 , each including one of said secondary windings of the transformers claim 1 , are connected at the level of a same point called “second neutral point”.6. The converter according to claim 3 , in which the neutral point is connected to an earth of the DC-DC converter via a branch including at least one impedance configured to store energy and to enable zero voltage switching of the switches of the resonant DC- ...

ANTIGEN RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors. 1. An antigen receptor , which receptor comprises a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain , the first peptide chain comprises a first domain, a second domain, a variable region of a T cell receptor chain or a portion thereof, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;', 'the second peptide chain comprises a first domain, a second domain, a variable region of a T cell receptor chain or a portion thereof, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;', 'wherein the first domain from the first peptide chain forms together with one of the domains from the second peptide chain a first antigen binding site, and', 'wherein the second domain from the first peptide chain forms together with the other domain from the second peptide chain a second antigen binding site., 'wherein'}2. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain comprises a constant or invariant region of a T cell receptor chain or a constant or invariant region of an immune cell Fc receptor chain or a portion of the constant or invariant region.3. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second peptide chains further comprise a linker between the first and second domains and/or between the first and second domains and the variable region of a T cell receptor chain or portion thereof.4. The receptor of claim 3 , wherein the linker is an arbitrary amino acid sequence.5. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second domains each comprise a variable region of an immunoglobulin chain or a variable region of a T cell receptor chain or a portion of the ...

METHOD FOR REDUCING THE COMMON MODE CURRENT

A method is disclosed for reducing the common mode current flowing between the internal ground of an electrical circuit in an automotive vehicle, and the earth, when electric power is exchanged between an electric power storage unit of the electrical circuit and an electric power source external to the circuit. An electronic component is used to apply an electrical quantity as a function of the common mode current to an injection point in the circuit in order to reduce the common mode current. The value of the common mode current is obtained using a measuring device having a magnetic torus configured to be traversed by an electric line by which the electric power is exchanged, the electric line forming a primary winding, a secondary winding, wound about said torus for generating a magnetic flux on the basis of a reference current, and an oscillator for generating the reference current through the secondary winding. 1. A method for reducing the common mode current flowing between the internal ground of an electrical circuit in an automotive vehicle , and the earth when electric power is exchanged between an electric power storage unit of the electrical circuit and an electric power source that is external to said circuit , the method comprising:applying an electrical quantity by an electronic component at least as a function of said common mode current to an injection point in the circuit, said electrical quantity being applied so as to reduce the common mode current; a magnetic torus configured to be traversed by an electric line by means of which said electric power is exchanged, said electric line forming a primary winding;', 'a secondary winding, wound about said torus, for generating a magnetic flux on the basis of a reference current; and', 'an oscillator for generating the reference current through the secondary winding, the reference current being configured to prompt saturation of said torus,, 'obtaining the value of the common mode current using a measuring ...

CD47-CD38 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES

Novel bispecific heterodimeric immunoglobulins that target both a component of the human CD47 antigen and human CD38 antigen are provided and in particular those comprising an anti-CD38 heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region and an anti-CD47 heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region. The present invention also relates to the use of this novel class of bispecific heterodimeric immunoglobulins to treat autoimmune and proliferative diseases and in particular cancers such as hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. 1. A bispecific antibody comprising at least two binding portions , at least one of which binds to human CD38 and at least one of which binds to human CD47.2. The bispecific antibody according to claim 1 , comprising at least one binding portion which binds to human CD47 and at least two binding portions which bind to human CD38.3. The bispecific antibody according to claim 2 , wherein said at least two CD38 binding portions are monoparatopic.4. The bispecific antibody according to claim 2 , wherein said at least two CD38 binding portions are biparatopic.5. The bispecific antibody according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said binding portions which binds to human CD47 can also bind to cynomologus CD47.6. The bispecific antibody according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said binding portions which binds to human CD38 can also bind to cynomologus CD38.7. (canceled)8. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the proliferative disorder is multiple myeloma claim 18 , acute lymphoblastic leukemia claim 18 , chronic lymphocytic leukemia claim 18 , acute myeloid leukemia claim 18 , lymphoma claim 18 , breast cancer such as Her2+ breast cancer claim 18 , prostate cancer claim 18 , cervical cancer claim 18 , germinal center B-cell lympohoma or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia claim 18 , Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) claim 18 , Myelodisplastic syndrome (MDS) claim 18 , Non-Hodgkin lymphoma claim 18 , ...

INSTRUMENT TEST ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING TEST EQUIPMENT

To provide the user of an RF-surgical instrument with a non-hazardous short test operation, for example so as to test the ignitability of an argon plasma probe, provision is made for an instrument test arrangement, which is installed into a feeding medical device or into a neutral conductor connecting cable or which is provided as plug adapter, which is to be plugged between the device and the neutral conductor connecting cable. The instrument test arrangement comprises at least one or, better yet, two ignition test electrodes, which are connected to conductors of the device or of the neutral conductor cable, preferably via impedance components. The ignition test electrodes can be accessed insofar as a spark can be created simultaneously to both ignition test electrodes by means of an operational probe or an instrument. 1. An instrument test arrangement , in particular for medical instruments for argon plasma coagulation , comprising:an electrode arrangement, which comprises at least one ignition test electrode, which is connected electrically to a neutral conductor of a neutral conductor cable or of a device.2. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the electrode arrangement is part of a connector claim 1 , which comprises at least one contact for connecting to a medical device claim 1 , so that the ignition test electrode is arranged in or at the connector claim 1 , wherein the flexible neutral conductor cable extends away from the connector to a neutral electrode arrangement or a neutral electrode connection.3. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the electrode arrangement is arranged at a flexible neutral conductor cable between a connector and a neutral electrode arrangement or a neutral electrode connection.4. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the electrode arrangement is arranged at a neutral electrode connection or a neutral electrode arrangement claim 1 , which are connected to a connector via a flexible ...

INSTRUMENT TEST ARRANGEMENT

An instrument test arrangement is specified, which is preferably equipped for medical instruments for argon plasma coagulation. The instrument test arrangement comprises an electrode arrangement, comprising at least one test electrode. In a preferred embodiment, a test electrode is thereby connected to two neutral conductors of a neutral conductor cable or device, wherein the neutral conductors are insulated from one another, and wherein the first coupling impedance between the test electrode and the first neutral conductor and the second coupling impedance between the test electrode and the second neutral conductor are equal or at most slightly different, so that a split circuit, which is assigned to a neutral electrode arrangement, does not trigger due to the strike of a test spark or arc. 1. An instrument test arrangement , in particular for medical instruments for argon plasma coagulation , comprising:an electrode arrangement, which comprises at least one spark striking test electrode, which is connected electrically to a neutral conductor of a neutral conductor cable or of a device,wherein the flexible neutral conductor cable comprises two neutral conductors, which are insulated from one another.2. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein a spark striking test electrode is connected to at least two neutral conductors.3. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the spark striking test electrode at least partially comprises the neutral conductor cable.4. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the spark striking test electrode is a metallic ring or a sleeve.5. The instrument test arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the spark striking test electrode is a metal foil claim 1 , a wire claim 1 , a metallization and/or a metal coating.6. The instrument test arrangement of claim 5 , wherein the spark striking test electrode is embodied as a screw helix claim 5 , the coils of which comprise the insulation of the neutral conductor cable.7 ...

POWER LIMITER

Embodiments provide a limiter circuit that includes a power splitter coupled with a plurality of antiparallel diode pairs. In some embodiments, the power splitter may be part of a first stage of the limiter circuit. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. 1. A limiter circuit comprising:a transmission line coupled between an input node and an output node;a power splitter having a first node, a second node, and a third node that is coupled to the transmission linea first antiparallel diode pair coupled between the first node and ground or a voltage source; anda second antiparallel diode pair coupled between the second node and the ground or voltage source.2. The limiter circuit of wherein the first antiparallel diode pair and the second antiparallel diode pair are configured to limit a power of a radio frequency (RF) signal on the transmission line.3. The limiter circuit of wherein the first antiparallel diode pair and the second antiparallel diode pair include vertical P-I-N diodes.4. The limiter circuit of wherein the vertical P-I-N diodes comprise gallium arsenide vertical P-I-N diodes.5. The limiter circuit of further comprising:a first stage including the power splitter, the first antiparallel diode pair, and the second antiparallel diode pair; and a first diode with a cathode coupled with the transmission line and an anode coupled with the ground or the voltage source; and', 'a second diode with an anode coupled with the transmission line and a cathode coupled with the ground or the voltage source., 'a second stage including a third antiparallel diode pair, the third antiparallel diode pair having6. The limiter circuit of wherein the first diode is physically disposed on a first side of the transmission line and the second diode is physically disposed on a second side of the transmission line claim 5 , which is opposite the first side.7. The limiter circuit of further comprising:an input stage including the power splitter, the first antiparallel diode ...

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING CHONDROGENESIS

The present invention provides compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis and joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes. 134.-. (canceled)46. The method of claim 35 , wherein the cartilaginous tissues have been damaged due to traumatic injury or chondropathy.47. The method of claim 46 , wherein the traumatic injury is selected from the group consisting of blunt trauma to the joint claim 46 , and damage to ligaments.48. The method of claim 47 , wherein the damage to ligaments is selected from the group consisting of tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament claim 47 , tearing of the medial collateral ligament claim 47 , and a miniscal tear.49. The method of claim 35 , wherein the mammal is selected from the group consisting of a human claim 35 , a dog claim 35 , a horse and a cat.51. The method of claim 50 , wherein the chondrocyte populations are harvested arthroscopically from an uninjured minor load-bearing area of a damaged joint.52. The method of claim 50 , further comprising transplanting the expanded chondrocyte populations to a mammal in need thereof.53. The method of claim 52 , further comprising administering to the mammal the compound of Formula I.54. The method of claim 53 , wherein the transplanting and administering are performed substantially concurrently.55. The method of claim 52 , wherein the mammal is a human claim 52 , a dog claim 52 , a horse or a cat. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/467,289, filed Mar. 24, 2011, which is incorporated in its entirety herein for all purposes.Osteoarthritis (OA) represents the most common musculoskeletal disorder. Approximately 40 million Americans are currently affected and this number is predicted to increase to 60 million within the next twenty years as a result of the aging population and an increase in life expectancy, making it the fourth leading cause of disability. OA is characterized by a slow degenerative breakdown of the ...

Interleukin-2 receptor (IL2R) and interleukin-2 (IL2) variants for specific activation of immune effector cells

The invention relates to variants of the alpha subunit of interleukin-2 receptor (IL2R) and interleukin-2 (IL2). In one embodiment, the IL2 variants described herein have amino acid substitutions at the region of IL2 that contacts the alpha (α) subunit of the heterotrimeric IL2 receptor complex, IL2Rαβγ, reducing its ability to bind and activate the heterotrimeric receptor complex. Conversely, the corresponding IL2Rα variants described herein have amino acid substitutions compensating for such reduced ability of IL2 variants to bind to and activate IL2Rαβγ, preferably at amino acid residues contacted by IL2 amino acid residues that are substituted in the IL2 variants described herein. 1. A system comprising:(i) a receptor polypeptide comprising a mutein of the alpha subunit of interleukin-2 receptor (IL2R) or of a functional variant of the alpha subunit of IL2R, wherein the alpha subunit of IL2R or the functional variant thereof is substituted at at least one position,(ii) a ligand polypeptide comprising a mutein of IL2 or of a functional variant of IL2, wherein the IL2 or the functional variant thereof is substituted at at least one position,wherein the substitutions are such that(a) the mutein under (ii) binds to and activates IL2R comprising the mutein under (i) as alpha subunit, and(b) binding to and/or activation of IL2R comprising the mutein under (i) as alpha subunit by the mutein under (ii) exceeds binding to and/or activation of IL2R comprising the alpha subunit of IL2R or the functional variant thereof as alpha subunit by the mutein under (ii).2. The system of claim 1 , wherein binding to and/or activation of IL2R comprising the mutein under (i) as alpha subunit by the mutein under (ii) exceeds binding to and/or activation of IL2R comprising the mutein under (i) as alpha subunit by IL2 or the functional variant thereof.3. The system of or claim 1 , wherein binding to and/or activation of IL2R comprising the alpha subunit of IL2R or the functional variant ...

ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR CONVERTING DC VOLTAGE INTO AC VOLTAGE, AND VICE VERSA

An electrical architecture () for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa, comprising:—a DC/AC voltage converter (), comprising a plurality of arms mounted in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells (), in series and separated by a mid-point, the arms being paired in H-bridges (),—for each H-bridge (), a dedicated control member (), such that all of the switching cells () of said H-bridge () can be controlled by this control member (), each control member () being intended to communicate with a same remote control unit () through a potential barrier (). 1. An electrical architecture comprising:a DC/AC voltage converter for converting a DC voltage into an AC voltage and for converting an AC voltage into a DC voltage, comprising a plurality of arms assembled in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells, in series and separated by a midpoint, the arms being paired according to H-bridges; andfor each H-bridge, a dedicated control block, such that all the switching cells of said H-bridge can be controlled by the dedicated control block, each dedicated control block being configured to communicate with a same remote control unit through a potential barrier.2. The architecture as claimed in claim 1 , each control block comprising a first source of electrical energy and a second source of electrical energy claim 1 , separate from the first source of electrical energy.3. The architecture as claimed in claim 1 , each control block including at least one selected from the group consisting of:a digital processing unit configured to communicate with the remote control unit,a device for measuring at least one electrical quantity in the H-bridge, anda device for measuring the temperature in the H-bridge.4. The architecture as claimed in claim 3 , each control block comprising a digital processing unit configured to communicate with a digital processing unit of the remote control unit via a link common to the control blocks ...

Device for controlling at least one transistor

A device for controlling at least one transistor is disclosed. The device includes the transistor, which includes a control electrode and two other electrodes, a main control circuit connected to the control electrode of the transistor and configured to control the state of the transistor in a main operating mode, and an auxiliary control circuit configured to inject, in an auxiliary operating mode. An auxiliary current opposed to the current flows between the main control circuit and, the control electrode of the transistor.

Method and apparatus for separating a synthesis gas by cryogenic distillation

In a process for separating a mixture containing carbon monoxide, hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the mixture cooled in a heat exchanger is contacted by a stream of liquid methanol at a temperature below −40° C. to produce carbon dioxide enriched methanol and a carbon dioxide depleted gas relative to the cooled mixture, the carbon dioxide depleted gas is cooled in the heat exchanger and is sent to a separation unit to produce a carbon monoxide enriched stream and a hydrogen enriched stream and the streams enriched in carbon monoxide and hydrogen are heated in the heat exchanger by exchanging heat with the mixture.

Plasma Treatment Device

The plasma sensor monitors parameters characterizing the condition of the plasma during the treatment phase and/or the change thereof in order to recognize a prefiguring or already occurred interruption of the plasma in this manner and to avoid this interruption and, in the ideal case, avoid this by already changing the voltage form previously. The mentioned mechanisms can be used by the control device () also during a pulse packet. The length of each pulse packet is adapted at each change of the voltage form according to their characteristics in order to guarantee a constant average power. 110. A device () for plasma treatment comprising:{'b': '15', 'a generator () that is configured to create a radio frequency alternating voltage (HF) in different adjustments,'}{'b': 12', '15', '12', '20', '20, 'an instrument () that is connected or connectable to the generator () for supplying the instrument with a treatment current, wherein the instrument () comprises at least one electrode () to which the radio frequency alternating voltage (HF) is fed for creating a plasma at the electrode (), wherein the radio frequency alternating voltage created in the different adjustments comprise different ignition capabilities and/or different plasma maintenance capabilities,'}{'b': 22', '15', '15', '15, 'hag a control device () that is connected to the generator () for adjustment of the generator (), such that the generator () is started in an ignition operating mode and then operated in an operating mode.'}223151212. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a plasma sensor () that is connected to the generator () and/or the instrument () to determine a behavior of the plasma at the instrument () claim 1 ,{'b': 22', '23', '15', '22', '15, 'wherein the control device () is connected to the plasma sensor () to allow adjustment of the generator () by the control device () based on the behavior of the plasma detected by the plasma sensor (),'}{'b': 22', '15', '23, 'wherein the ...

METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE UNIT AND VOLTAGE CONVERTER

The invention concerns a method for charging an electrical energy storage unit, in particular installed in a vehicle, from a continuous charging terminal, using a DC/DC voltage converter to adapt the voltage between said continuous charging terminal and said electrical energy storage unit, said DC/DC voltage converter comprising at least two interleaved cells operating out of phase, each cell having respective switches; said method comprising control of the switches of said DC/DC voltage converter by pulse width modulation with a duty cycle to adapt the voltage between said continuous charging terminal and the electrical energy storage unit, said duty cycle having a given value αthat is substantially constant over several interleaving cycles. 1. A method for charging an electrical energy storage unit , in particular installed in a vehicle , from a continuous charging terminal using a DC/DC voltage converter to adapt the voltage between said continuous charging terminal and said electrical energy storage unit , said DC/DC voltage converter comprising at least two interleaved cells operating out of phase , each cell having respective switches;said method comprising a control by pulse width modulation of the{'sub': 'v', 'switches of said DC/DC voltage converter with a duty cycle to adapt the voltage between said continuous charging terminal and the electrical energy storage unit, said duty cycle having a given value αthat is substantially constant over several consecutive interleaving cycles.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the given value αof the duty cycle is equal to the product of the inverse of the number of cells of the DC/DC voltage converter by a natural number.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said given value αof the duty cycle is substantially equal to 50% when the DC/DC voltage converter comprises an even number of cells.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said duty cycle has said given value αthat is substantially constant ...

POWER MODULE AND ELECTRIC DEVICE FOR THE COMBINED POWERING AND CHARGING OF AN ACCUMULATOR AND A MOTOR RESPECTIVELY

The invention relates to a power module () for converting an electric current flowing between an accumulator and an alternating-current motor, said module () comprising switching means () that can be controlled to authorise the powering of the motor and/or the charging of the accumulator, and an intrinsic control unit () connected to said switching means () and capable of delivering opening and/or closing signals to said switching means (), said intrinsic control unit () being further capable of exchanging data with a remote control unit, with a potential barrier. 1. A power module for converting an electric current flowing between an accumulator and an alternating-current motor , said module comprising:switching means configured to be controlled to authorize the powering of the motor and/or the charging of the accumulator; andan intrinsic control unit connected to said switching means for delivering opening and/or closing signals to said switching means, and for exchanging data with a remote control unit, this exchange of data employing a potential barrier.2. The module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the switching means comprise at least one arm formed from two switches claim 1 , assembled in series claim 1 , controlled from said intrinsic control unit.3. The module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the switching means comprise means for driving the switches linked up to both said intrinsic control unit and to the switches claim 2 , said driving means being able to supply a current for closing and/or opening the switches from the opening and/or closing signals of said intrinsic control unit.4. The module as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising measuring means linked up to said intrinsic control unit.5. The module as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising powering means claim 1 , linked up at least to said intrinsic control unit and/or to said switching means.6. The module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the switching means are arranged to form an H-bridge ...

PLASMA, MEDIA, SPECIES, SYSTEMS, METHODS

A plasma for prevention of intraepithelial neoplasia, particularly by anti-viral therapy. The plasma may be used, for example, against the human papillomavirus, for treatment of intraepithelial neoplasia of all grades of severity, e.g., carcinoma in situ lesions, and/or for treatment of invasive carcinoma that is reachable in epithelial manner. A system for creating the plasma includes a medical instrument with at least one electrode having galvanic contact to the plasma. The medical instrument also has an RF device that provides an alternating voltage to supply the instrument with electric power and a gas supply device that is adjusted to supply gas, for example argon gas, to the instrument. 1. A plasma for prevention of intraepithelial neoplasia , particularly by anti-viral therapy , e.g. , against the human papillomavirus , for treatment of intraepithelial neoplasia of all grades of severity , e.g. , carcinoma in situ lesions , and/or for treatment of invasive carcinoma that is reachable in epithelial manner , wherein the plasma is created with a system for creation of a plasma , preferably an argon plasma , having a medical instrument with at least one electrode with galvanic contact to the plasma , an RF device for providing an alternating voltage for supply of the instrument with electric power and a gas supply device that is adjusted in order to supply gas , particularly argon , to the instrument.2. The plasma according to for treatment of intraepithelial neoplasia of at least one of the following organ systems of mammals: Uterine cervix claim 1 , os claim 1 , esophagus claim 1 , stomach claim 1 , colon claim 1 , rectum and peritoneum.3. The plasma according to for treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of the grade I to III.4. The plasma according to claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a neutral electrode claim 1 , wherein the neutral electrode is arranged on the body of a patient in order to close the circuit from the RF device via the electrode ...

Method for producing a double-walled thermostructural monolithic composte part, and part produced

A fibrous preform ( 1 ) is produced, provided with a sandwich structure comprising an intermediate flexible core ( 4 ) and two outer fibrous frames ( 2, 3 ), respectively arranged on opposing outer faces of said flexible core ( 4 ) and assembled by sections of wire ( 8, 9 ) passing through said fibrous frames ( 2, 3 ), said preform ( 1 ) being impregnated with resin. Said preform is then hardened and the core ( 4 ) is removed, preferably by pre-densification with chemical vapour infiltration, and the structure produced is then densified with liquid-phase infiltration.

Method and device for controlling the activity of a bioelectrochemical system comprising both a bioanode and a biocathode

A method for controlling the activity of an electrochemical device ( 11 ) comprising a bioanode ( 3 ) and a biocathode ( 6 ) immersed in an electrolyte ( 10 A, 10 C) containing microorganisms, the anode compartment ( 8 ) and cathode compartment ( 9 ) being separated by at least one membrane ( 14 ), optionally a reference electrode, a difference in potential being applied between the bioanode ( 3 ) and the biocathode ( 6 ), or between the bioanode and the reference electrode, characterised in that the operation of the device is governed by a dual control: —a priority control of the difference in potential between the bioanode and the biocathode, or between the bioanode and the reference electrode, between a minimum limit value allowing the development of an electroactive biofilm at the bioanode and a maximum limit value lower than the oxidation potential of said biofilm, and—a secondary control, when the first control is in place, optimising the Faradaic efficiency of the biocathode. A device allowing said method to be carried out.

Handbag Support Plate

The Handbag Stylist is a handbag support plate comprising: a specially-cut plexiglass plate that is cut, designed, decorated, and lain flat in the bottom of a handbag to provide rigidity and stability to maintain the handbag's style, shape, and look. 1. The ornamental design for The Handbag Stylist as shown as described as a handbag support plate comprising: a specially-cut plexiglass plate that is cut, designed, decorated, and lain flat in the bottom of a handbag to provide rigidity and stability to maintain the handbag's style, shape, and look. The related application to this application is:The Handbag Stylist Utility patent, application No. 29/155,196.No federally-sponsored research or development is related to this application, No. 29/479,313.The Handbag Stylist is a handbag support plate comprising: a specially-cut plexiglass plate that is cut, designed, decorated, and lain flat in the bottom of a handbag to provide rigidity and stability to maintain the handbag's style, shape, and look.

Detection of cd-155, the poliovirus receptor

A reliable assay to specifically detect CD155 in tissue sections has widespread use because CD155 is expressed widely among tumor types. Additionally, detected expression of CD 155 in glioblastoma cells is at levels commensurate with susceptibility to PVSRIPO (a poliovirus construct) infection and killing. An anti-CD155 antibody can achieve mono-specific detection of CD155 in immunoblots of tumor homogenates and immunohistochemistry of tumor formalin fixed, paraffin embedded sections. The assay can be used to determine appropriate use of PVSRIPO in oncolytic immunotherapy against cancers.

BIOELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR WITH DOUBLE BIOANODE, METHOD FOR ANOFIC REGENERATION AND USE OF THE REACTOR FOR MICROBIAL ELECTROSYNTHESIS

A bioelectrochemical reactor () has an anode chamber () having at least two bioanodes (), and an anodic electrolyte () with an anodic electroactive microorganisms,—a cathode chamber () with at least one biocathode (), and a cathodic electrolyte () with a cathodic electroactive microorganisms. The anode chamber () is separated from the cathode chamber () by, running from the anode chamber to the cathode chamber, a cation exchange membrane () and an anion exchange membrane (). The cation and anion exchange membranes are separated from each other by an inter-membrane chamber (), and means for applying a potential difference between the interconnected bioanodes and the biocathode/biocathodes. The bioanodes and biocathode/biocathodes have active surfaces such that the total active surface of the biocathode/biocathodes () is greater than the total active surface of the two bioanodes (). The arrangement includes a method for regenerating the activity of the bioanodes of the reactor and to the use of said reactor for the electrosynthesis of organic acids and/or alcohols from organic waste.

Photonic device

A photonic device (100) comprising: an optical waveguide (101), and a modulating element (102) that is evanescently coupled to the waveguide (101); wherein the modulating element (102) modifies a transmission, reflection or absorption characteristic of the waveguide (101) dependant on its state, and the state of the modulating element (102) is switchable by an optical switching signal (125) carried by the waveguide (101), or by an electrical signal that heats the modulating element (102).

THREE-PHASE OR SINGLE-PHASE ELECTRIC CHARGER SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE

An electric system to charge a battery on a vehicle provides for a three-phase alternating-direct converter comprising input terminals connected to an outside power grid, a high output terminal and a low output terminal, a direct-direct converter made up of two direct-direct converter circuits, a first converter circuit having a high input terminal connected to the high output terminal of the alternating-direct converter and a second converter circuit having a low input terminal connected to the low output terminal of the alternating-direct converter, the low input terminal of the first direct-direct converter circuit being connected to the high input terminal of the second direct-direct converter circuit, and the high output terminal of the first converter circuit being connected to the high output terminal of the second converter circuit and the low output terminal of the first converter circuit being connected to the low output terminal of the second converter circuit. 1. An electric charger system intended to charge a battery from an outside power grid , in particular intended to be on board an electric or hybrid vehicle to charge battery , driving the vehicle , from a power grid outside said vehicle , said electric system comprising:a three-phase alternating-direct converter comprising input terminals intended to be connected to an outside power grid, a high output terminal and a low output terminal,a direct-direct converter, said direct-direct converter having two direct-direct converter circuits, a first direct-direct converter circuit having a high input terminal connected to the high output terminal of the alternating-direct converter and a second direct-direct converter circuit having a low input terminal connected to the low output terminal of the alternating-direct converter,the low input terminal of the first direct-direct converter circuit being connected to the high input terminal of the second direct-direct converter circuit, andthe high output ...

ANTIGEN RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF

The present invention generally embraces the treatment of diseases by targeting cells expressing an antigen on the cell surface. In particular the invention relates to recombinant antigen receptors and uses thereof. T cells engineered to express such antigen receptors are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by expression of one or more antigens bound by the antigen receptors. 1. An antigen receptor , which receptor comprises a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain , whereinthe first peptide chain comprises at least a first and a second domain, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;the second peptide chain comprises at least a first and a second domain, and an immunoreceptor signal transmission domain;wherein the first domain from the first peptide chain forms together with one of the domains from the second peptide chain a first antigen binding site, andwherein the second domain from the first peptide chain forms together with the other domain from the second peptide chain a second antigen binding site.2. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain comprises a constant or invariant region of a T cell receptor chain or a constant or invariant region of an immune cell Fc receptor chain or a portion of the constant or invariant region.3. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second peptide chains further comprise a linker between the first and second domains and/or between the first and second domains and the immunoreceptor signal transmission domain.4. The receptor of claim 3 , wherein the linker is an arbitrary amino acid sequence.5. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second domains each comprise a variable region of an immunoglobulin chain or a variable region of a T cell receptor chain or a portion of the variable region.6. The receptor of claim 1 , wherein(i) the first peptide chain comprises a constant region of a T cell receptor alpha chain or a portion thereof and ...

BATTERY CHARGER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The battery charger comprises: two output terminals (BS, BS) between which a battery () is designed to be connected; two input terminals (BE, BE) designed to be connected to an electrical network (); two inductors (L, L) respectively connected to the first input terminal (BE) and to the second input terminal (BE); two switching arms (B, B) for respectively connecting the inductors (L, L) selectively to the first output terminal (BS) and to the second output terminal (BS); a control device () designed for controlling the switching arms (B, B) so as to draw from the electrical network () a mains current (i) in phase with the mains voltage (u). 1. A battery charger , comprising:two output terminals between which a battery is configured to be connected for receiving a load current;two input terminals designed to be connected to an electrical network to be supplied with a sinusoidal mains voltage;two inductors having first ends respectively connected to the first input terminal and to the second input terminal;two switching arms designed for respectively connecting second ends of the inductors selectively to the first output terminal and to the second output terminal;a control device designed for controlling the switching arms so as to draw from the electrical network a mains current in phase with the mains voltage;a smoothing capacitor having a first end connected to the second output terminal; anda connection device for connecting a second end of the smoothing capacitor to the second input terminal,wherein, when the second end of the smoothing capacitor is connected to the second input terminal, the control device is further designed to control at least the second switching arm so as to alternately charge and discharge the smoothing capacitor for smoothing the load current.2. The battery charger according to claim 1 , further comprising:a measuring device for measuring the battery voltage,wherein the connection device is designed to take at least two states, the second ...

POWER SUPPLY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER SUPPLY

A power supply having a transformer, a magnetizing current regulation circuit, and a device for controlling the regulation circuit intended to switch the regulation circuit alternately from the magnetizing state to the demagnetizing state is disclosed. The control device is intended to prolong the magnetization phase for a magnetization time (T). The power supply also includes an output capacitor connected to a secondary of the transformer so as to form a resonant circuit with the leakage inductor, the voltage between the terminals of the output capacitor corresponding to the output voltage (V) of the power supply. The magnetization time (T) and the value of the output capacitor are such that, on the resonance portion of the magnetization phase, the output voltage (V) describes a sine wave portion and, starting from an initial value (V) below the median value of the sine wave, passes through said median value. 1. A power supply comprising:a transformer comprising a primary intended to be connected to a voltage source and having a leakage inductor, the transformer configured to be traversed by a magnetizing current; a magnetizing state in which the regulation circuit allows the magnetizing current to increase, and', 'a demagnetizing state in which the regulation circuit reduces the magnetizing current;, 'a magnetizing current regulation circuit configured to switch betweena device for controlling the regulation circuit and to switch the regulation circuit alternately from the magnetizing state to the demagnetizing state for respectively alternating a magnetization phase and a demagnetization phase, the control device being also configured to prolong the magnetization phase for a magnetization time; andan output capacitor connected to a secondary of the transformer to form a resonant circuit with the leakage inductor, the voltage between the terminals of the output capacitor corresponding to the output voltage of the power supply,the magnetization time and the value ...

Process for preparing functionalized polyisobutenes and derivatives thereof

What is described is a process for preparing functionalized polyisobutenes, in which isobutene or an isobutene-containing monomer mixture is polymerized in the presence of a Lewis acid and of an initiator, and the polymerization is terminated with a mixture of a phenol and a Lewis acid and/or a Brønsted acid. The terminal phenol groups can be derivatized or reduced to cyclohexanol systems.

METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING THE TOTAL CONVERSION POWER BETWEEN THE CONVERTERS OF A MULTIPLE-CONVERTER CONVERSION DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for distributing the total power of an energy conversion device between at least two converters in said energy conversion device, 111.-. (canceled)12. Method for distributing the total power of an energy conversion device between at least two converters in said energy conversion device , one converter being deactivated when not under load and activated when under load , the sum of the conversion powers of the converters being the total power of the conversion device , the energy conversion device converting energy between a first electrical entity and a second electrical entity , characterised in that:each converter corresponds to a term in a periodic sequence of period n, n being the number of converters in the conversion device, andthe use of said converters is switched progressively according to said periodic sequence to balance the conversion power of at least two converters over time.13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the switching usage of said converters according to said periodic sequence comprises the following steps:when the total power of the conversion device increases and the conversion power of the last of the active converters activated is greater than or equal to a first predetermined threshold, the increase is applied to the next converter in the periodic sequence and,if the total power of the conversion device decreases, the decrease is applied to the first of the active converters activated.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the first predetermined power threshold is the maximum power of the converter.15. The method according to claim 12 , wherein if a single converter is active and the accumulated conversion power of said converter over time since activation thereof reaches a second predetermined threshold claim 12 , the next converter in the periodic sequence is activated.16. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the converters are reversible claim 12 , and energy conversion may be ...

CONTROL DEVICE FOR TRANSISTORS

The present invention relates to a control device () for at least one transistor, referred to as the controlled transistor (), comprising:—said controlled transistor () which comprises a control electrode (E) and two other electrodes (Eand E),—a main control circuit () connected to the control electrode (E) of the controlled transistor () and configured, according to a main mode of operation, to control the state of the controlled transistor () and,—an auxiliary control circuit () configured, according to an auxiliary mode of operation, to inject an auxiliary current opposing the current circulating between the main control circuit () and the control electrode (E) of the controlled transistor (), characterised in that the control device () also comprises a control circuit () of the auxiliary control circuit (), said control circuit () being configured to block or authorise the auxiliary operation of the auxiliary control circuit () depending on the commands from the main control circuit (). 1. A device for controlling at least one transistor , referred to as a controlled transistor , comprising:said controlled transistor, the latter comprising a control electrode and two other electrodes,a main control circuit connected to the control electrode of the controlled transistor and configured to, according to a main mode of operation, control the state of the controlled transistor and,an auxiliary control circuit configured to, according to an auxiliary mode of operation, inject an auxiliary current opposing the current circulating between the main control circuit and the control electrode of the controlled transistor,wherein the control device also comprises a control circuit of the auxiliary control circuit, said control circuit being configured to block or authorise the auxiliary mode of operation of the auxiliary control circuit depending on the controls of the main control circuit.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured ...

METHOD AND ELECTRIC COMBINED DEVICE FOR POWERING AND CHARGING WITH COMPENSATION MEANS

A combined power supply and charging method includes controlling switching from a motor power supply mode to an energy storage charging mode on an electrical network and vice versa, and compensating for magnetic fields during the energy storage charging mode in order to limit or eliminate movements of a rotor of the motor. 1. A combined power supply and charging method , comprising:controlling step making it possible to switching from a motor power supply mode to an energy storage means charging mode on an electrical network and vice versa; andcompensating for magnetic fields during the energy storage means charging mode in order to limit or eliminate movements of a rotor of the motor.2. (canceled)3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a compensation current is slaved to a position of the rotor of the motor.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the compensation current is slaved to a charge current injected into phases of the motor that are linked to a phase of the electrical network.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises rectifying the electrical network by a diode bridge.6. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises injecting the charge current via a mid-point of at least one inductive winding of a stator of the motor.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , during said charge current injection operation claim 6 , the same charge current is injected into each half of said inductive winding.8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , for implementing a device equipped with a three-phase motor and linked to a single-phase electrical network claim 1 , wherein compensating for the magnetic fields comprises:rectifying the single-phase electrical network by a diode bridge, andinjecting, into one or more phases of the motor that are not linked to a phase of the single-phase electrical network, a current equal to a charge current injected into one ...

Electrical architecture for converting dc voltage into ac voltage, and vice versa

An electrical architecture ( 1 ) for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa, comprising: a DC/AC voltage converter ( 2 ), comprising a plurality of arms mounted in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells ( 12 ), in series and separated by a mid-point, the arms being paired in H-bridges ( 11 ), for each H-bridge ( 11 ), a dedicated control member ( 13 ), such that all of the switching cells ( 12 ) of said H-bridge ( 11 ) can be controlled by this control member ( 13 ), each control member ( 13 ) being intended to communicate with a same remote control unit ( 14 ) through a potential barrier ( 15 ).

Membrane module and method of detecting deposits in a membrane module

A device and a method for detecting deposits in a membrane module which produces a permeate and which comprises at least one permeable or semipermeable membrane layer. At least one polymer optical fiber for detecting deposits on the membrane layer is integrated in the membrane module such that the polymer optical fiber is in contact with at least one membrane layer. A method of detecting deposits in a membrane module producing a permeate and to a membrane module for producing a permeate from a feed stream of a fluid, in particular an aqueous solution, with the membrane module comprising a plurality of adjacently disposed or stacked sheets of a permeable or semipermeable membrane layer and with at least one polymer optical fiber being embedded or integrated in the membrane module, which polymer optical fiber is in contact with at least one sheet of the membrane layer.

Internal combustion engine with at least three cylinders

Brennkraftmaschine mit zumindest drei Zylindern in Reihe in einem Kurbelgehäuse und mit einem Zylinderkopf mit einer Einlass- und einer Auslassseite, sowie jeweils einem Stegbereich zwischen den Zylindern, wobei für den Zylinderkopf und/oder das Kurbelgehäuse ein erster und ein zweiter, weitgehend parallel zu einer Längsachse der Brennkraftmaschine angeordneter Kühlmittelkanal für ein Kühlmittel vorgesehen ist, wobei der erste und der zweite Kühlmittelkanal durch zumindest eine Stegbohrung mit einander Kühlmittel führend verbunden sind und wobei der Zylinderkopf weitgehend quer und teilweise längs zur Längsachse von dem Kühlmittel durchströmbar ist, wobei ein Strömungsquerschnitt des ersten Kühlmittelkanals in Strömungsrichtung des Kühlmittels kleiner und ein Strömungsquerschnitt des zweiten Kühlmittelkanals in Strömungsrichtung des Kühlmittels größer wird. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Brennkraftmaschine wird die Kühlung des Stegbereiches im Kurbelgehäuse sowie im Dachbereich des Zylinderkopfes deutlich verbessert. Internal combustion engine with at least three cylinders in series in a crankcase and with a cylinder head with an inlet and an outlet side, and in each case a land area between the cylinders, wherein for the cylinder head and / or the crankcase a first and a second, substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis The coolant channel arranged for the internal combustion engine is provided for a coolant, wherein the first and the second coolant channel are connected by at least one web bore with coolant and wherein the cylinder head is largely transversely and partially longitudinally flowed through by the coolant, wherein a flow cross-section of the first coolant channel becomes smaller in the flow direction of the coolant and a flow cross-section of the second coolant channel in the flow direction of the coolant increases. The inventive design of the internal combustion engine, the cooling of the land area in the crankcase and the roof area ...

Dishing resistance

Fabrication of devices that produces a surface with reduced dishing caused by polishing. The reduced dishing is the result of forming a first layer that partially covers a complex surface topography and a second layer the covers the surface topography. The second layer being more resistant to polishing than the first so as to reduce dishing in the wide spaces of the complex topography.

Printing unit

The invention relates to a printing unit (01), the printing unit (01) having at least one supply container (03) for coating agent, an equalising container (04) and at least one printing head (02). The printing unit (01) has a main assembly (33) and a printing head assembly (34), the supply container (03) being part of the main assembly (33). The printing head assembly (34) is connected to the main assembly (33) by at least one flexible supply connection (36). The printing head assembly (34) as a whole can be arranged in different printing positions relative to the main assembly (33). The printing head assembly (34) has at least one main body (43), the at least one printing head (02) and at least one nozzle closure (37). The at least one nozzle closure (37) and the at least one printing head (02) are movable relative to each other. The nozzle closure (37) has at least one storage element (62) for solvent.

POWER MODULE AND ELECTRIC DEVICE FOR POWER SUPPLY AND CHARGING COMBINED WITH ACCUMULATOR AND MOTOR

L'invention concerne un module de puissance (9) pour la conversion d'un courant électrique circulant entre un accumulateur et un moteur à courant alternatif, ledit module (9) comprenant des moyens de commutation (10), aptes à être commandés pour autoriser l'alimentation du moteur et/ou la charge de l'accumulateur, et une unité de commande intrinsèque (13), reliée auxdits moyens de commutation (10) et apte à délivrer des signaux d'ouverture et/ou de fermeture auxdits moyens de commutation (10), ladite unité de commande intrinsèque (13) étant en outre apte à échanger des données avec une unité de commande distante, avec barrière de potentiel. The invention relates to a power module (9) for converting an electric current flowing between an accumulator and an alternating current motor, said module (9) comprising switching means (10), capable of being controlled to authorize the motor power supply and/or the accumulator charge, and an intrinsic control unit (13), connected to said switching means (10) and able to deliver opening and/or closing signals to said switch (10), said intrinsic control unit (13) further being capable of exchanging data with a remote control unit, with potential barrier.

Air line for an intake tract of an internal combustion engine

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Luftleitung (10) für einen Ansaugtrakt einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine, mit wenigstens einem von Luft durchströmbaren Kanal (12) zum Führen der Luft zu wenigstens einem Brennraum der Verbrennungskraftmaschine, mit einem ersten Anschlussbereich (14), in welchem ein Luftmassenmesser (16) mit der Luftleitung (10) verbindbar ist, mit einem in Strömungsrichtung der Luft durch den Kanal (12) stromab des ersten Anschlussbereichs (14) angeordneten, zweiten Anschlussbereich (18), in welchem die Luftleitung (10) mit einem Verdichter eines Abgasturboladers verbindbar ist, und mit wenigstens einer stromab des ersten Anschlussbereichs (14) und stromauf des zweiten Anschlussbereichs (18) angeordneten Anschlussstelle (20), an welcher die Luftleitung (10) mit einer Kurbelgehäuseentlüftung der Verbrennungskraftmaschine fluidisch verbindbar ist, wobei die Luftleitung (10) eine Mehrzahl von stromauf des zweiten Anschlussbereichs (18) angeordneten, von einer den Kanal (12) zumindest teilweise begrenzenden Wandung (24) der Luftleitung (10) nach innen abstehenden und in Umfangsrichtung der Luftleitung (10) voneinander beabstandeten Leitrippen (26) zum Leiten der Luft aufweist. The invention relates to an air line (10) for an intake tract of an internal combustion engine, having at least one air passable passage (12) for guiding the air to at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, having a first connection region (14) in which an air mass meter (16). with the air line (10) is connectable, with a in the flow direction of the air through the channel (12) downstream of the first connection region (14) arranged second connection region (18), in which the air line (10) is connectable to a compressor of an exhaust gas turbocharger , and with at least one connection point (20) arranged downstream of the first connection region (14) and upstream of the second connection region (18), to which the air line (10) is fluidically connectable to a ...

Sensor arrangement

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sensoranordnung (8) für ein Fahrzeug, das eine Außenhaut mit einer Öffnung (10) aufweist, wobei für das Fahrzeug ein aktiver Betriebszustand und ein passiver Betriebszustand vorgesehen sind, wobei die Sensoranordnung (8) einen Sensor (6) aufweist, der relativ zu der Öffnung (10) in der Außenhaut des Fahrzeugs zwischen einer aktiven Betriebsposition, wobei ein Erfassungsbereich (16) des Sensors (6) durch die Öffnung (10) in eine Umgebung des Fahrzeugs ausgerichtet ist, und einer passiven Betriebsposition, wobei der Erfassungsbereich (16) des Sensors (6) in einen von der Außenhaut begrenzten Innenraum innerhalb des Fahrzeugs ausgerichtet ist, bewegbar ist, wobei sich der Sensor (6) für den Fall, dass sich das Fahrzeug in dem aktiven Betriebszustand befindet, in der aktiven Betriebsposition anordenbar ist, und wobei der Sensor (6) für den Fall, dass sich das Fahrzeug in dem passiven Betriebszustand befindet, in der passiven Betriebsposition anordenbar ist. The invention relates to a sensor arrangement (8) for a vehicle which has an outer skin with an opening (10), an active operating state and a passive operating state being provided for the vehicle, the sensor arrangement (8) having a sensor (6), the relative to the opening (10) in the outer skin of the vehicle between an active operating position, wherein a detection area (16) of the sensor (6) is aligned through the opening (10) in the surroundings of the vehicle, and a passive operating position, wherein the The detection area (16) of the sensor (6) is aligned in an interior space within the vehicle bounded by the outer skin, the sensor (6) being in the active operating position in the event that the vehicle is in the active operating state can be arranged, and wherein the sensor (6) can be arranged in the passive operating position in the event that the vehicle is in the passive operating state.

Electrical architecture for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa

An electrical architecture (1) for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa, comprising:—a DC/AC voltage converter (2), comprising a plurality of arms mounted in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells (12), in series and separated by a mid-point, the arms being paired in H-bridges (11),—for each H-bridge (11), a dedicated control member (13), such that all of the switching cells (12) of said H-bridge (11) can be controlled by this control member (13), each control member (13) being intended to communicate with a same remote control unit (14) through a potential barrier (15).

Charge transfer device and associated management method

The present invention relates to a method of managing a charge transfer between, on the one hand means of accumulation ( 9 ) of an electrical control device ( 1 ) of an electric motor of a motor vehicle ( 43 ) and, on the other hand, an external electrical circuit ( 41 ) outside said motor vehicle ( 43 ), said electrical control device ( 1 ) comprising: a voltage converter ( 21 ) connected to the accumulation means ( 9 ); an H-bridge voltage inverter ( 3 ) connected to the voltage converter ( 21 ) on the one hand and to the phases of the electric motor on the other hand, characterized in that the method comprises a step of controlling the voltage converter ( 21 ) and the voltage inverter ( 3 ) as a function of the charge transfer.

Method for determining visual range for vehicle, involves determining surrounding of vehicle by camera, where contrast dimensions are determined for object depicted in images, where visual range is determined from contrast dimensions

The method involves determining the surrounding of a vehicle by a camera (3), where the contrast dimensions (C) are determined for an object (O) depicted in the images (B). The visual range (S) is determined from the contrast dimensions, where the distance (A) between the vehicle and the object, is determined from the information detected by a radar sensor (5). An independent claim is also included for a device for determining visual range for a vehicle.

COMBINED POWER SUPPLY AND LOAD DEVICE

The invention relates to a combined method and device for powering and charging, wherein said device comprises an AC motor (6), a converter (2), storage means (5), and switching means (4) either for enabling the powering of the motor (6) or for enabling the charging of the storage means (5) by the converter (2). The switching means (4) is integrated in the converter (2) and includes at least one H-shaped bridge structure (3) for each phase of the motor (6).

DEVICE FOR CHARGING ACCUMULATION MEANS

The device has an alternate current (AC) current engine connected to an external voltage network (11). An inverter (2) is connected to phases of the engine. A commutation unit (4) is integrated with the inverter, where the commutation unit authorizes supply of the engine, and authorizes a load of a power source unit (5) by the inverter. A resistor, inductor and capacitor (RLC) low-pass filter (18) is connected to a point medium (16) of the phase of the engine with a mass and an external voltage network.

Surface-modified pigments and their use to inhibit yellowing of pigmented plastics

METHOD OF VIRAL INACTIVATION OF A PREPARATION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES

La présente invention concerne une méthode d'inactivation virale d'une préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une étape de mise en contact de la préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux avec un détergent non ionique, la mise en contact étant réalisée sous agitation dans une poche souple à usage unique, apte à recevoir et à contenir la préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux. The present invention relates to a method of viral inactivation of a preparation of monoclonal antibodies, characterized in that it comprises a step of bringing the preparation of monoclonal antibodies into contact with a nonionic detergent, the contacting being carried out with stirring in a flexible disposable bag, capable of receiving and containing the preparation of monoclonal antibodies.

METHOD AND COMBINED POWER SUPPLY AND LOAD COMPENSATING DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION MEANS

ELECTRICAL MOTOR WITH ALTERNATING CURRENT OF A COMBINED POWER SUPPLY AND CHARGING ELECTRICAL DEVICE

Flattening of semiconductor structure and filling of gaps between adjacent gate electrodes of semiconductor structure

(57)【要約】 【課題】 従来技術の欠点を回避する半導体構造体の平 坦化方法及び半導体構造体の隣接するゲート電極間の間 隙の充填方法の提供。 【解決手段】 流動性材料を構造体の第１及び第２の表 面領域上に堆積し、この際材料の部分が高アスペクト比 トポグラフィにおける間隙を充填することによって高ア スペクト比トポグラフィ上に実質的に平坦な表面を形成 し、ドープされた層を堆積された流動性材料上に形成 し、この際ドープされた層を高アスペクト比領域上及び 低アスペクト比領域上に形成し、この際低アスペクト比 領域上のドープされた層の上側表面部分は、堆積された 流動性材料の上側表面部分より高く、かつ第１及び第２ の表面部分の両方の上のドープされた層の上側表面部分 を除去することによって高アスペクト比トポグラフィ及 び低アスペクト比トポグラフィの両方の上に実質的に平 坦な表面を有するドープされた層を形成する。

Exhaust gas recirculation device

A mixing device is provided for an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine with an intake air line and an exhaust gas recirculation line. The outlet opening of the recirculation line or admission opening of the intake air line opens into the intake air line and a swirl generating element and/or a turbulence generating element is provided in the area of the admission opening of the mixing device.

Shaft bearing point and shaft bearing

Wellenlagerstelle mit einem Radialwellenlager, in welchem eine Antriebswelle (1) gegenüber einem Maschinengehäuse (2) drehbar gelagert ist,wobei das Radialwellenlager (3) mittelbar oder unmittelbar in einerMaschinengehäusewandung (2) angeordnet ist, welche einen Schmiermittelraum (4) gegenüber einem schmiermittelfreien Raum (5) trennt,wobei das Radialwellenlager (3) in einer axialen Richtung (6) eine dem Schmiermittelraum (4) zugewandte Seite, sogenannte Schmiermittelseite (9) und eine dem Schmiermittelraum abgewandte Seite, sogenannte Dichtungsseite (10) aufweist undwobei eine Radialwellendichtung (11) vorgesehen ist, welche axial beabstandet zu der Dichtungsseite (31) des Radialwellenlagers (3) angeordnet ist, so dass sich in axialer Richtung zwischen der Dichtungsseite (31) und dem Radialwellendichtring (11) eine Schmiermittelkammer ergibt und wobei in der Schmiermittelkammer eine Kammertrennwand (12) angeordnet ist,dadurch gekennzeichnet,dass die Kammertrennwand (12) die Schmiermittelkammer in eine Lagerkammer (13),welche zwischen der Dichtungsseite (10) und der Kammertrennwand (12) angeordnet ist,und eine Dichtungskammer (14), welche zwischen der Kammertrennwand (12) und dem Radialwellendichtring (11) trennt, unddass die Lagerkammer (13) und die Dichtungskammer (14) über eine Trennwanddrossel (15) fluidleitend miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Trennwanddrossel (15) als fluidleitende Verbindung zwischen diesen beiden Kammern einen Ringspalt aufweist, welcher zwischen der Kammertrennwand (12) und der Antriebswelle (1) gebildet ist und der Ringspalt in einer radialen Richtung (7) eine durchströmbare Höhe (21) aufweist, die größer ist als 0,1 mm und kleiner ist als 3mm. Shaft bearing point with a radial shaft bearing in which a drive shaft (1) is rotatably mounted relative to a machine housing (2), the radial shaft bearing (3) being arranged directly or indirectly in a machine housing wall (2) which has a lubricant space (4) opposite a lubricant-free space ( 5 ...

Method for operating a motor vehicle

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren (36) zum Betrieb eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2), bei dem eine Umgebung (30) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) optisch auf eine Bewegung überwacht wird. Es wird eine berührungslose Identifizierung eines Nutzers (40) durchgeführt wird, wenn die Bewegung erfasst wurde, und eine Geste des Nutzers (40) wird erfasst, wenn der Nutzer (40) identifiziert wurde. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Sensor (10) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2). The invention relates to a method (36) for operating a motor vehicle (2), in which an environment (30) of the motor vehicle (2) is optically monitored for movement. A non-contact identification of a user (40) is performed when the movement has been detected, and a gesture of the user (40) is detected when the user (40) has been identified. The invention further relates to a sensor (10) of a motor vehicle (2).

TORSION DAMPER DEVICE WITH TILTING SEATS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR SPRINGS, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Il s'agit d'un dispositif amortisseur de torsion dans lequel les ressorts (22, 22') prennent appui sur des sièges (32) montés pivotants. Suivant l'invention, la partie frontale (33) de ces sièges (32), qui assure l'appui et/ou le centrage des ressorts (22, 22'), est au moins en partie en matière synthétique, tandis que leur partie dorsale (34), par laquelle ils sont montés pivotants, est, elle, au moins en partie en métal. Application, notamment, aux frictions d'embrayage ou aux volants d'inertie de type double volant amortisseur, notamment pour véhicules automobiles. This is a torsion damping device in which the springs (22, 22 ') are supported on seats (32) mounted to pivot. According to the invention, the front part (33) of these seats (32), which ensures the support and / or the centering of the springs (22, 22 '), is at least partly made of synthetic material, while their part dorsal (34), by which they are mounted to pivot, is itself at least partly made of metal. Application, in particular, to clutch friction or to flywheels of the double damping flywheel type, in particular for motor vehicles.

CLUTCH MECHANISM WITH RETRACTION OF WEAR

AUTOMATE FOR PLANT CULTURE

METHOD OF CHARGING WITH AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK DELIVERING A CONTINUOUS CURRENT OF AN ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE UNIT

Procédé de charge, par un réseau électrique (4) délivrant l'une quelconque d'une grandeur électrique d'alimentation continue et d'une grandeur électrique d'alimentation alternative, d'une unité de stockage d'énergie électrique (10) pour véhicule (1) hybride ou électrique, l'unité de stockage (10) faisant partie d'un circuit électrique (2) comprenant en outre : - un système de commutation comprenant une pluralité de cellules de commutation commandables, - une pluralité d'inductances (7), et - un connecteur (3) permettant de brancher le circuit électrique (2) à un connecteur de type complémentaire dudit réseau électrique (4), le procédé comportant les étapes selon lesquelles : - on branche le connecteur (3) du circuit électrique (2) au connecteur de type complémentaire dudit réseau (4), et - on commande les cellules de commutation en fonction de ce que la grandeur électrique d'alimentation délivrée par le réseau électrique (4) est continue ou alternative, pour permettre la charge de l'unité de stockage d'énergie (10) à partir du réseau électrique (4). Charging method, by an electrical network (4) delivering any one of a continuous supply electrical quantity and an AC supply electrical quantity, of an electrical energy storage unit (10) for hybrid or electric vehicle (1), the storage unit (10) forming part of an electrical circuit (2) further comprising: - a switching system comprising a plurality of controllable switching cells, - a plurality of inductors (7), and - a connector (3) for connecting the electrical circuit (2) to a connector of the complementary type of said electrical network (4), the method comprising the steps according to which: - the connector (3) of the electrical circuit (2) to the complementary type connector of said network (4), and - the switching cells are controlled according to whether the electrical supply quantity delivered by the electrical network (4) is continuous or alternating, to ...

FUEL INJECTION MAT FOR A STATOREACTOR OPERATING ON A WIDE RANGE OF MACH NUMBER

CONTINUOUS-CONTINUOUS TO RESONANCE VOLTAGE CONVERTER

L'invention a pour objet un convertisseur (10-1) de tension continu-continu à résonance, notamment pour véhicule électrique ou hybride, ledit convertisseur (10-1) comprenant n circuits résonants principaux entrelacés, n étant un entier naturel supérieur ou égal à deux, et dans lequel : - les circuits résonants principaux sont connectés ensemble en au moins un point neutre (PN1, PN2) différent d'une masse (M1,M2) du convertisseur, - ledit point neutre (PN1, PN2) étant relié à une masse (M1, M2) du convertisseur par une impédance (Z1, Z2) configurée pour stocker de l'énergie et permettre une commutation à tension nulle d'interrupteurs (Q1-Q12) du convertisseur continu-continu à résonance. The subject of the invention is a resonant DC-DC voltage converter (10-1), in particular for an electric or hybrid vehicle, said converter (10-1) comprising n interlaced main resonant circuits, n being a natural integer greater than or equal in pairs, and in which: - the main resonant circuits are connected together at at least one neutral point (PN1, PN2) different from a mass (M1, M2) of the converter, - said neutral point (PN1, PN2) being connected to a mass (M1, M2) of the converter by an impedance (Z1, Z2) configured to store energy and allow zero voltage switching of switches (Q1-Q12) of the resonant DC-DC converter.

THERMAL PROBE FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID FLOW

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGULATING THE ACTIVITY OF A BIOELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING BOTH A BIOANODE AND A BIOCATHODE

Procédé de régulation de l'activité d'un dispositif électrochimique (11) comportant une bioanode (3) et une biocathode (6) plongées dans un électrolyte (10A, 10C) contenant des microorganismes, les compartiments anodique (8) et cathodique (9) étant séparés par au moins une membrane (14), éventuellement une électrode de référence, une différence de potentiel étant appliquée entre la bioanode (3) et la biocathode (6), ou entre la bioanode et l'électrode de référence, caractérisé en ce que le fonctionnement du dispositif est régi par une double régulation : -une régulation prioritaire de la différence de potentiel entre la bioanode et la biocathode, ou entre la bioanode et l'électrode de référence, entre une valeur limite minimale permettant le développement d'un biofilm électroactif à la bioanode et une valeur limite maximale inférieure au potentiel d'oxydation dudit biofilm, et -une régulation secondaire, lorsque la première régulation est mise en place, optimisant le rendement faradique de la biocathode. Dispositif permettant la réalisation dudit procédé. Method for regulating the activity of an electrochemical device (11) comprising a bioanode (3) and a biocathode (6) immersed in an electrolyte (10A, 10C) containing microorganisms, the anode (8) and cathode (9 ) being separated by at least one membrane (14), optionally a reference electrode, a potential difference being applied between the bioanode (3) and the biocathode (6), or between the bioanode and the reference electrode, characterized in that the operation of the device is governed by a double regulation: - a priority regulation of the potential difference between the bioanode and the biocathode, or between the bioanode and the reference electrode, between a minimum limit value allowing the development of an electroactive biofilm at the bioanode and a maximum limit value lower than the oxidation potential of said biofilm, and a secondary regulation, when the first regulation is put in ...

BIO-ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR OPTIMIZED, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE DEGRADATION OF THE CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND OF AN EFFLUENT

L'invention concerne un réacteur bio-électrochimique optimisé de traitement d’un effluent liquide contenant une pollution organique biodégradable. Selon l’invention, l’un au moins des compartiments anodique et cathodique du réacteur est un compartiment à biofilm microbien (12) comportant un collecteur de courant multi-étagé immergé dans un électrolyte comprenant des microorganismes électro-actifs. Ce collecteur de courant comprend au moins deux étages définissant chacun une chambre faisant office de contenant pour un matériau support granulaire biocompatible et laissant passer le fluide. L’effluent circule à l’intérieur du compartiment (12) suivant une direction X traversant les étages du collecteur de courant. En fonctionnement, le matériau support (17) est dans un état fluidisé résultant soit de la circulation de l’effluent, soit de la circulation d’un gaz de fluidisation permettant d’optimiser la surface active de l’électrode et par conséquent le traitement de l’effluent. Figure pour l’abrégé : figure 1 The invention relates to an optimized bio-electrochemical reactor for the treatment of a liquid effluent containing biodegradable organic pollution. According to the invention, at least one of the anode and cathode compartments of the reactor is a microbial biofilm compartment (12) comprising a multi-stage current collector immersed in an electrolyte comprising electro-active microorganisms. This current collector comprises at least two stages each defining a chamber acting as a container for a biocompatible granular support material and allowing the fluid to pass. The effluent circulates inside the compartment (12) in a direction X crossing the stages of the current collector. In operation, the support material (17) is in a fluidized state resulting either from the circulation of the effluent, or from the circulation of a fluidizing gas making it possible to optimize the active surface of the electrode and consequently the treatment. of the effluent. Figure ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE COMBUSTION REGENERATION OF A FILTER RETAINING PARTICLES

FUEL INJECTION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT STATOREACTOR

Device for charging storage unit i.e. rechargeable high voltage battery, for electric vehicle, has power factor correction module connected to connection terminals and power supply during charging phase of storage unit

The device (5) has a power factor correction module (15) connected to connection terminals (17, 19) and a power supply (21) during a charging phase of a storage unit i.e. rechargeable high voltage battery (7), of a control system (1). The module comprises two branches connected in parallel between two output terminals, which are connected to the connection terminals. The branches comprise two parts, which are provided with respective switches that are connected in series with diodes. The parts of the branches are connected with the power supply during the charging phase. An independent claim is also included for a method for charging a storage unit of a control system for an electric motor.

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE TRANSISTOR

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR REMOVING NITROGEN OXIDES FROM EXHAUST GASES USING A NITROGEN OXIDE TRAPPING MEANS

PROCESS FOR VIRAL INACTIVATION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY PREPARATION

La présente invention concerne une méthode d'inactivation virale d'une préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une étape de mise en contact de la préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux avec un détergent non ionique, la mise en contact étant réalisée sous agitation dans une poche souple à usage unique, apte à recevoir et à contenir la préparation d'anticorps monoclonaux. The present invention relates to a method for viral inactivation of a monoclonal antibody preparation, characterized in that it comprises a step of bringing the preparation of monoclonal antibodies into contact with a nonionic detergent, the contacting being performed with stirring in a disposable flexible pouch, adapted to receive and contain the preparation of monoclonal antibodies.

FUEL INJECTION DEVICE FOR A STATOREACTOR OPERATING AT A HIGH NUMBER OF MACH

FUEL INJECTION DEVICE FOR STATOREACTOR OPERATING AT A HIGH MACH NUMBER

Mât (6) d'injection de combustible pour un statoréacteur destiné à fonctionner à un nombre de Mach élevé. Selon l'invention, l'étrave du mât est formée par une paroi mince (11) thermiquement conductrice en forme au moins approximative de dièdre, l'angle dudit dièdre étant au plus égal à 15 deg. et le rayon du bord d'attaque (11A) de ladite étrave étant au plus égal à 2 mm, et ledit mât comporte des moyens (23, 27) d'injection d'un fluide de refroidissement dans la chambre étanche (18), lesdits moyens d'injection engendrant une pluralité de jets de fluide de refroidissement sous pression frappant la face concave de ladite paroi mince. Fuel injection mast (6) for a ramjet intended to operate at a high Mach number. According to the invention, the stem of the mast is formed by a thin thermally conductive wall (11) in the shape of at least approximately a dihedron, the angle of said dihedron being at most equal to 15 deg. and the radius of the leading edge (11A) of said bow being at most equal to 2 mm, and said mast comprises means (23, 27) for injecting a cooling fluid into the sealed chamber (18), said injection means generating a plurality of pressurized cooling fluid jets striking the concave face of said thin wall.

ELECTRICAL MOTOR WITH ALTERNATING CURRENT OF A COMBINED POWER SUPPLY AND CHARGING ELECTRICAL DEVICE

La présente invention se rapporte à moteur électrique à courant alternatif d'un dispositif électrique combiné d'alimentation et de charge (100), ledit moteur électrique étant formé par un stator relié à un réseau électrique dont le nombre de phase est inférieur au nombre de phase dudit moteur, ledit courant de charge dudit réseau étant injecté via un point de connexion divisant chaque phase dudit stator reliée une phase dudit réseau en deux demi-bobinage, ledit moteur étant caractérisé en ce que chaque demi-bobinage d'une phase comporte une pluralité de bobines câblées entre elles de façon à réduire le couplage magnétique de chaque demi-bobinage au niveau dudit point de connexion de sorte qu'il réside une inductance apparente non nulle au dit point de connexion en mode charge dudit dispositif. The present invention relates to a reciprocating electric motor of a combined electric power supply and charging device (100), said electric motor being formed by a stator connected to an electrical network whose phase number is less than the number of phase of said motor, said load current of said network being injected via a connection point dividing each phase of said stator connected a phase of said network into two half-windings, said motor being characterized in that each half-winding of a phase comprises a plurality of coils wired together to reduce the magnetic coupling of each half-coil at said connection point so that there is a non-zero apparent inductance at said load mode connection point of said device.

Device for transforming a rotational movement into a progressive reciprocating movement

THREE-PHASE AND SINGLE-PHASE ELECTRIC CHARGER SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLES

La présente invention a pour objet un système électrique, destiné à charger une batterie, notamment embarquée dans un véhicule, ledit système électrique comprenant : un convertisseur alternatif-continu triphasé (PFC) comprenant des bornes d'entrées destinées à être connectées à un réseau électrique extérieur, une borne de sortie haute et une borne de sortie basse, un convertisseur continu-continu (LLC) composé de deux circuits convertisseurs continu-continu (LLC1, LLC2), un premier circuit convertisseur (LLC1) ayant une borne d'entrée haute connectée à la borne de sortie haute du convertisseur alternatif-continu (PFC) et un deuxième circuit convertisseur (LLC2) ayant une borne d'entrée basse connectée à la borne de sortie basse du convertisseur alternatif-continu (PFC), la borne d'entrée basse du premier circuit convertisseur continu-continu (LLC1) étant connectée à la borne d'entrée haute du deuxième circuit convertisseur continu-continu (LLC2), et, la borne de sortie haute du premier circuit convertisseur (LLC1) étant connectée à la borne de sortie haute du deuxième circuit convertisseur (LLC2) et la borne de sortie basse du premier circuit convertisseur (LLC1) étant connectée à la borne de sortie basse du deuxième circuit convertisseur (LLC2). The present invention relates to an electrical system, intended to charge a battery, in particular on board a vehicle, said electrical system comprising: a three-phase AC-DC converter (PFC) comprising input terminals intended to be connected to an electrical network external, a high output terminal and a low output terminal, a DC-DC converter (LLC) composed of two DC-DC converter circuits (LLC1, LLC2), a first converter circuit (LLC1) having a high input terminal connected to the high output terminal of the AC-to-DC converter (PFC) and a second converter circuit (LLC2) having a low input terminal connected to the low output terminal of the AC-to-DC converter (PFC), the terminal of low input of the first ...

Buoy shaped playpen for very young baby - is of soft pliable material and has platform with integral edge kerb to confine baby in safety

The buoy-shaped play-pen comprises a pliable platform (2) with soft integral kerb type walls (3) and is designed to contain a very young baby in complete safety. The kerb (3) is attached without rigid supplementary posts. The kerb (3) may be continuous without openings, is integrally deformable with the platform (2) and may provide support for a baby's head or limbs without possibility of injury. The unit may be of synthetic foam (4). The kerb (3) or the platform (2) may also be of an air-filled sealed envelope construction and may be impermeable. Alternatively the envelope may be filled with upholstering material.

HOOD FOR VEHICLE HAVING A MAIN WALL AND A LINING

CHARGE TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE SAME

La présente invention concerne un procédé de gestion d'un transfert de charge entre, d'une part des moyens d'accumulation (9) d'un dispositif électrique de commande (1) d'un moteur électrique d'un véhicule automobile (43) et, d'autre part, un circuit électrique extérieur (41) au dit véhicule automobile (43), le dit dispositif électrique de commande (1) comprenant: - un convertisseur de tension (21) connecté aux moyens d'accumulation (9), - un onduleur de tension à ponts en H (3) connecté au convertisseur de tension (21) d'une part et aux phases du moteur électrique d'autre part, caractérisé en ce que le procédé comprend une étape de commande du convertisseur de tension (21) et de l'onduleur de tension (3) en fonction du transfert de charge. The present invention relates to a method for managing a charge transfer between, on the one hand, accumulation means (9) of an electric control device (1) of an electric motor of a motor vehicle (43). ) and, on the other hand, an external electrical circuit (41) to said motor vehicle (43), said electrical control device (1) comprising: - a voltage converter (21) connected to the accumulation means (9) ), an H-bridge voltage inverter (3) connected to the voltage converter (21) on the one hand and to the phases of the electric motor on the other hand, characterized in that the method comprises a step of controlling the converter voltage (21) and the voltage inverter (3) as a function of the charge transfer.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOOR OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A LAYER OF SYNTHETIC MATERIAL

Single-pole voltage detector for high voltage overhead electrical line, has capacitor placed between contact conductor and Faraday cage for connecting them, and current-voltage converter with terminals connected to cage and counterpoise

The detector (30) has a contact conductor (31), a Faraday cage, a detection circuit and a counterpoise, where the cage protects the detection circuit. A capacitor (32) is placed between the conductor and the Faraday cage and electrically connects the conductor with the cage. The detection circuit has a current-voltage converter having respective terminals connected to the cage and the counterpoise.

METHOD AND COMBINED POWER SUPPLY AND LOAD COMPENSATING DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION MEANS

L'invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé combiné d'alimentation et de charge comportant un moteur (6) à courant alternatif, un onduleur (2), des moyens d'accumulation (5), et des moyens de commutation (4) permettant soit d'autoriser l'alimentation du moteur (6) soit d'autoriser la charge des moyens d'accumulation (5) par l'onduleur. Le dispositif comprend des moyens de compensation des champs magnétiques engendrés lors de la charge des moyens d'accumulation (5) permettant de limiter ou supprimer les mouvements du rotor du moteur (6). The invention relates to a device and a combined power supply and charging method comprising an AC motor (6), an inverter (2), accumulation means (5), and switching means (4) enabling either to authorize the supply of the motor (6) or to authorize the charging of the accumulation means (5) by the inverter. The device comprises means for compensating the magnetic fields generated during charging of the accumulation means (5) for limiting or suppressing the movements of the rotor of the motor (6).

Thermal protection structure, especially for components subjected to very high temperatures, e.g. hypersonic aircraft engines

The structure (1) has an ejector (4A) for a first cooling fluid through a perforated thermal barrier (2) forming at least part of the structure's external wall, and a convection cooler (4B) for a second cooling fluid which circulates within the structure. The two cooling fluids can be the same, e.g. hydrogen where this is used as a fuel for an aircraft of which the structure forms part

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

CYCLE PEDAL

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DOUBLE-WALL THERMOSTRUCTURAL COMPOSITE MONOLITHIC PIECE AND PART OBTAINED

- Procédé pour la réalisation d'une pièce monolithique composite thermostructurale à double paroi et pièce obtenue. - Selon l'invention, on assemble par piquage un sandwich constitué d'une âme et d'armatures fibreuses externes et on imprègne le fil de piquage pendant l'opération d'imprégnation desdites armatures fibreuses, après quoi on élimine ladite âme, ledit fil de piquage formant des entretoises (23) entre les peaux (21, 22). - Process for the production of a thermostructural composite monolithic part with double wall and part obtained. - According to the invention, a sandwich consisting of a core and external fibrous reinforcements is assembled by stitching and the stitching thread is impregnated during the operation of impregnating said fibrous frames, after which said core, said thread is removed. stitching forming spacers (23) between the skins (21, 22).

AUTOMATIC CYCLE PEDAL DEVICE

ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR THE CONVERSION OF CONTINUOUS VOLTAGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE VOLTAGE, AND RECIPROCEMENT

Architecture électrique (1) pour la conversion d'une tension continue en une tension alternative, et réciproquement, comprenant : - un convertisseur de tension continu/alternatif (2), comprenant une pluralité de bras montés en parallèle, chaque bras comprenant deux cellules de commutation (12) commandables, en série et séparées par un point milieu, les bras étant appariés selon des ponts en H (11), - pour chaque pont en H (11), un organe de commande (13) dédié, de sorte que toutes les cellules de commutation (12) dudit pont en H (11) soient pilotables par cet organe de commande (13), chaque organe de commande (13) étant destiné à communiquer avec une même unité de commande distante (14) à travers une barrière de potentiel (15).

CONDITION RECOGNIZING SYSTEM PRECEDING A CRASH, BASED ON THE USE OF A VIEWING APPARATUS

THERMAL PROTECTION STRUCTURE

Fuel injection device for ramjet engine operating at high mach number

A fuel injection stub (6) for a ramjet engine intended to operate at a high mach number. - According to the invention, the bow of the stub is formed by a thin, heat conductive wall (11) in the approximate shape of a dihedron, the angle of the said dihedron being at most equal to 15° and the radius of the leading edge (11A) of the said bow is at most equal to 2 mm, and the said stub includes the means (23, 27) of injecting coolant into the sealed chamber (18), the said injection means creating a plurality of jets of coolant under pressure hitting the concave face of the said thin wall.