FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED SOLE ASSEMBLY

An article of footwear, such as a sports shoe particularly for the practice of a racquet sport, the shoe including an outer sole assembly and an upper. A contact surface of the sole assembly has a first support portion including a first subdivision which borders a front end, from the lateral side to the medial side, as well as a second subdivision which extends from the first subdivision towards the rear end, and from the lateral side towards a medial side. The contact surface has a second support portion which extends from the first subdivision of the first portion towards the rear end, and from the second subdivision of the first portion towards the medial side. The average coefficient of friction of the first support portion is greater than the average coefficient of friction of the second support portion. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;an outer sole assembly extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and height-wise between a contact surface and a connection surface; a rear zone;', 'a central zone;', 'a metatarsal zone;', 'a front zone;, 'the outer sole assembly comprising, between the rear end and the front end, the following successive zonesthe contact surface of the outer sole assembly comprising a first support portion and a second support portion; in the front zone, a first subdivision bordering the front end from the lateral side to the medial side;', 'in the metatarsal zone, a second subdivision extending from the first subdivision in a direction towards the rear end and extending from the lateral side in a direction towards the medial side;, 'the first support portion of the contact surface comprising from the first subdivision of the first portion in a direction toward the rear end;', 'within the metatarsal zone, from the second subdivision of the first portion in a direction towards the medial side;, 'the second support portion extending as followsan average coefficient of ...

True rms power measurement

Systems and methods are provided for power measurement of signals such that the power measurement is insensitive to PVT variations of the measurement systems. A power measurement system includes an analog squarer circuitry, an integrating ADC, and a controller. The squarer circuitry calculates the power of a signal whose power is to be measured while the integrating ADC integrates the calculated power over a runup interval to generate an integrated power. The squarer circuitry also calculates the power of a reference for the integrating ADC to de-integrate the integrated power over a rundown interval. The power measurements are independent of PVT variations of the analog squarer circuitry and integrating ADC. The controller digitally controls the runup interval and measures the rundown interval to provide digitized power measurements. The analog squarer circuitry have replica squarer circuits. Process dependent mismatches between the replica analog circuitry may be removed through a calibration process.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

A connector assembly comprises a pin-side () with at least one pin-side housing () in which at least one pin-side connector () is arranged, wherein said pin-side housing () having a front section () extending along a front axis (M) and a rear section() extending along a rear axis (M); a plug-side () with at least one plug-side housing () in which at least one plug-side connector () is arranged, wherein said pin-side housing having a front section () extending along a front axis (M) and a rear section () extending along a rear axis (M), and wherein the front section () of the pin-side () is adapted to be connected with the front section () of the plug-side () in direction of said front axis (M, M), and several shielding elements () to provide an electromagnetic shielding. Said housings () comprise an outer surface () on which latching elements () are arranged, wherein said latching elements () are adapted to be received by latching elements () of a neighbouring housing () in order to establish a mechanical connection between two neighbouring housings (). Said shielding elements () comprise latching elements () which are adapted to be received by said latching elements () of said housings () in order to establish a mechanical connection between the shielding element () and the respective housing (). 11232201212. Connector assembly comprising a pin-side () with at least one pin-side housing () in which at least one pin-side connector () is arranged , wherein said pin-side housing () having a front section () extending along a front axis (M) and a rear section () extending along a rear axis (M);{'b': 4', '5', '6', '50', '3', '51', '4', '20', '1', '50', '4', '1', '3, 'a plug-side () with at least one plug-side housing () in which at least one plug-side connector () is arranged, wherein said pin-side housing having a front section () extending along a front axis (M) and a rear section () extending along a rear axis (M), and wherein the front section () of the pin-side () ...

Transistor Assembly as an ESD Protection Measure

A diode ( 23 ) is arranged near a transistor ( 25 ) to protect from ESD. The diode comprises a well ( 5 ) of a first conductivity type and a doped region ( 4 ) of a second conductivity type in opposition to the first conductivity type. The transistor comprises a doped well ( 2 ) and a doped region ( 1 ) of the first conductivity type. The well ( 2 ) of the transistor is doped lower than the well ( 5 ) of the diode.

Analysis

A method of verifying the performance of a size standard, formed of a plurality of size standard elements, used in a nucleic acid analysis method is provided. The verification is achieved by introducing the size standard to an analysis stage and performing a size based separation on the size standard. The size based separation defines an experimental position for each size standard element. A comparison is made as to whether or not the experimental position for the size standard element corresponds with expected position. The comparison allows a decision to be made on whether or not to use the size standard, which is dependent upon whether or not the experimental position of the size standard element corresponds with the expected position.

Methods and systems for connecting dislike shaped articles

A secure and integrated matching of a consumer product box of dissimilar shapes and characteristics to a receiving holder from a moving environmental surroundings, can include a connector configured to selectively connect and position at least one wall from said the box to link with the receiving holder. In a preferred embodiment, the present method and apparatus is suitable for holding a tissue box of any shape in a cup holder of any shape in a vehicle, for example a car.

Metal powder atomization manufacturing processes

There are provided reactive metal powder atomization manufacturing processes. For example, such processes include providing a heated metal source and contact the heated metal source with at least one additive gas while carrying out the atomization process. Such processes provide raw reactive metal powder having improved flowability. The at least one additive gas can be mixed together with an atomization gas to obtain an atomization mixture, and the heated metal source can be contacted with the atomization mixture while carrying out the atomization process. Reactive metal powder spheroidization manufacturing processes are also provided.

Method and system for managing the operation of a group of several connected objects

A method for managing the operation of a group of a plurality of connected objects includes exchanging information between two of the connected objects of the group. The information relates to a state of each connected object participating in the exchanging of information. The method also includes triggering an action on a connected object participating in the exchanging of information. The triggering is based on the information received by this object.

Jet engine comprising a nacelle equipped with a thrust reversing system comprising doors

A jet engine comprising an engine, a fan casing and a nacelle comprising a fixed structure and a thrust reversing system having a mobile assembly with a mobile cowl and a frame. The mobile assembly is translationally mobile on the fixed structure between an advanced and a retracted position to define a window between the secondary jet and outside of the nacelle. Inner and outer doors are mounted articulated between a stowed and a deployed position. For each pair of doors, a runner is translationally mobile between a first and second position. Switching each door of the pair from the stowed to the deployed position is mechanically associated with the runner switching from the first to the second position. For each runner, an actuator ensures the translational runner displacement from the first to the second position. Each runner comprises two portions fastened to one another to adjust the mechanism.

Lateral single-photon avalanche diode and method of producing a lateral single-photon avalanche diode

The lateral single-photon avalanche diode comprises a semiconductor body comprising a semiconductor material of a first type of electric conductivity, a trench in the semiconductor body, and anode and cathode terminals. A junction region of the first type of electric conductivity is located near the sidewall of the trench, and the electric conductivity is higher in the junction region than at a farther distance from the sidewall. A semiconductor layer of an opposite second type of electric conductivity is arranged at the sidewall of the trench adjacent to the junction region. The anode and cathode terminals are electrically connected with the semiconductor layer and with the junction region, respectively. The junction region may be formed by a sidewall implantation.

Dual power amplifier linearizer

A circuit in a transmitter with multiple power amplifiers includes multiple individual linearizer circuits each receiving a corresponding input signal and each providing a conditioned input signal to a corresponding power amplifier, The linearizer circuit each include: (a) a pre-distortion circuit receiving (i) the corresponding input signal and (ii) the output signal of a corresponding power amplifier, and providing a pre-distortion signal; (b) a cancelation circuit receiving an interfering signal and providing a cancelation signal; and (c) a combination circuit that combines the cancelation signal and the pre-distortion signal to provide a conditioned input signal to the corresponding power amplifier.

Systems and Methods of Controlling an Autonomous Vehicle Using an Enhanced Trajectory Following Configuration

Systems and methods for controlling an autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining data representing a first trajectory including one or more states corresponding to a motion path. The method includes determining a second trajectory based at least in part on the first trajectory, the second trajectory including a first state corresponding to the motion path, and one or more secondary states corresponding to the motion path, the one or more secondary states indicating a state of the autonomous vehicle relative to the first state. The method includes determining one or more control signals based at least in part on the second trajectory. The method includes controlling a motion of the autonomous vehicle according to the motion path, based at least in part on the one or more control signals.

PUMP DEVICE COMPRISING A STORAGE DEVICE FOR RECEIVING A HANDSET

A pump device () for administering a medical fluid to a patient (), comprises a housing (), a pumping mechanism () for pumping a medical fluid through an infusion line () toward a patient (), and a handset () for entering a control command for controlling an operation of the pumping mechanism (). Herein, a storage device () is arranged on the housing () and comprises a receptacle () defining a cavity () therein for receiving the handset (). In this way a pump device is provided which allows for improved comfort in particular when using the pump device in a healthcare environment, for example at the bedside of a patient. 1. A pump device for administering a medical fluid to a patient , comprising:a housing,a pumping mechanism for pumping a medical fluid through an infusion line toward a patient,a handset for entering a control command for controlling an operation of the pumping mechanism, anda storage device arranged on the housing and comprising a receptacle defining a cavity therein for receiving the handset.2. The pump device according to claim 1 , wherein the handset is connected to the housing via a connection cable claim 1 , and the receptacle comprises an exit opening for guiding the connection cable out of the receptacle.3. The pump device according to claim 2 , wherein the exit opening is arranged on a bottom end of the receptacle claim 2 , and the receptacle is open towards a top end opposite the bottom end such that the handset is insertable into the cavity defined by the receptacle through the top end.4. The pump device according to claim 2 , wherein the storage device comprises a cable storage around which the connection cable can be wound.5. The pump device according to claim 4 , wherein the cable storage is integrally formed with the receptacle.6. The pump device according to claim 4 , wherein the cable storage comprises a body around which the connection cable can be wound claim 4 , and the body extends from the housing and is confined claim 4 , at a ...

Sensing and identifying biological samples on microfluidic devices

A method, system, and apparatus for analysis of a biological sample includes receiving the sample, wherein the sample includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lysing the sample to obtain access to the DNA included in the sample, purifying the DNA in the sample to isolate the DNA from other components in the sample, amplifying the DNA, separating fragments of the amplified DNA, detecting the separated fragments using laser induced fluorescence, based on the detecting, generating a profile of the DNA in the received sample, comparing the generated profile with profiles of DNA stored in a database, and upon determining that the generated profile matches one of the stored profiles, identifying the source from which the stored profile was obtained, wherein the receiving, lysing, purifying, amplifying, and detecting are performed on corresponding portions of a microfluidic device, and wherein transporting the sample and the DNA to the portions of the microfluidic device and enabling the lysing, purifying, amplifying, separating, detecting, generating, comparing, and identifying are performed automatically without user interaction.

Nacelle of a turbojet engine comprising an inverter flap

A nacelle for a ducted fan turbojet engine comprising an engine. The nacelle comprises a fixed cowl, an upstream wall bounding off, with the engine, a working section for a secondary flow, a movable cowl with an interior wall and an exterior wall, and movable in translation between a closing position where the exterior wall adjoins the fixed cowl and the interior wall prolongs the upstream wall, and an opening position where the exterior wall is distant from the fixed cowl so as to open a window and the interior wall is distant from the upstream wall, an inverter flap between the interior wall and the exterior wall mounted to be free in rotation about an axis of rotation situated on the interior wall and a drive mechanism for moving the movable cowl.

TRANSPONDER MODULE FOR DETERMINATION OF A CROSSING TIME IN A MEASURING SYSTEM

A transponder module of a system for measurement of a race time includes a time base in a microcontroller, which is activated upon receipt of a low-frequency electromagnetic field signal from a transmission antenna of a measuring system which is disposed at the level of a line of passage. The microcontroller, once woken up, is capable of measuring several successive intensities of the captured electromagnetic field in order to reconstruct a curve of the electromagnetic field and to determine a crossing time on the line of passage of the transponder module with the activated time base thereof in order to transmit, to a decoder unit of the measuring system, a signal of the result of the time of crossing determined by the microcontroller. 1. A transponder module intended to be disposed on a moving object for determination of a crossing time on a line of passage for a sports competition of a measuring system , the system comprising at least one transmission unit of a low-frequency electromagnetic field signal via an antenna disposed at the level of the line of passage , and a decoder unit , in order at least to receive at least one measurement signal from the activated transponder module near the line of passage , the transponder module comprising a low-frequency signal receiver in order to receive the electromagnetic field signal via a receiving antenna in order to be woken up by said electromagnetic field signal , a microcontroller receiving a receiving signal from the receiver , at least one transmitter linked to the microcontroller for transmission via a high-frequency antenna of at least one measurement result in a high-frequency measurement signal ,wherein the transponder module comprises a time base in the microcontroller, the time base being activated upon receiving the electromagnetic field signal, andwherein the microcontroller, once woken up, is capable of measuring several successive intensities of the captured electromagnetic field signal in order to ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING POROUS SILICONE MATERIALS

A method for producing a porous silicone material including the following steps: 1. A method for producing a porous silicone material , comprising the following steps: A) a silicone base A crosslinkable by polycondensation or polyaddition;', 'B) at least one nonionic silicone surfactant B having a cloud point comprised between 10 and 50° C., preferably between 15 and 45° C.;', 'C) optionally, at least one catalyst C; and', 'D) water;, '1) implementing a direct emulsion E of silicone in water comprising2) heating the emulsion E to a temperature greater than or equal to 60° C. to obtain a porous silicone material; and3) optionally, drying the porous silicone material, preferably by heating.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the nonionic silicone surfactant B is an organopolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer claim 1 , preferably comprising siloxyl units having sequences of ethylene oxide chains claim 1 , and claim 1 , optionally claim 1 , sequences of propylene oxide chains.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsion E comprises between 0.1 and 70% by mass of surfactant B relative to the total mass of silicone base contained in the emulsion claim 1 , preferably between 0.5 and 50% claim 1 , more preferably between 1 and 25% claim 1 , and even more preferably between 2 and 20%.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsion E comprises between 10 and 80% of water by mass relative to the total mass of the emulsion claim 1 , preferably between 30 and 75% claim 1 , and even more preferably between 35 and 65%.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the silicone base A is crosslinkable by polyaddition and wherein the silicone base A comprises:at least one organopolysiloxane A1 comprising, per molecule, at least 2 alkenyl or alkynyl groups, linear or branched, having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, andat least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane A2 comprising, per molecule, at least 2 silyl hydride functions Si—H.7. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Article of footwear with improved structure

An article of footwear that includes a first envelope extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from a bottom to a top end, the first envelope demarcating a volume for receiving a foot, the article of footwear including a second envelope extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from a bottom to a top end, the second envelope demarcating a volume for receiving a foot, the first envelope and the second envelope being arranged opposite one another. In the area of at least one subdivision, the article of footwear includes an intermediate component deformable elastically and reversibly, the intermediate component being arranged between the first envelope and the second envelope.

Jet engine comprising a nacelle equipped with a thrust reversing system comprising doors

A engine comprising a fan casing and a nacelle, the nacelle comprising a fixed structure and a thrust reversing system having a mobile assembly with a mobile cowl and a frame. The mobile assembly is translationally mobile on the fixed structure between an advanced position and a retracted position to define a window between the secondary jet and the outside of the nacelle. Inner and outer doors are mounted articulated between a stowed position and a deployed position. For each pair of doors, a runner is translationally mobile between a first and a second position. The switching from the stowed position to the deployed position of each door is mechanically associated with the switching of the runner from the first position to the second position and vice versa. For each runner, an actuator ensures the translational displacement of the runner from the first position to the second position.

Device-to-device messaging protocol

One embodiment provides for an electronic device, comprising a network interface, a memory coupled with the network interface, at least one application processor coupled with the memory, the at least one processor to execute instructions stored in the memory, and a secure processor including a cryptographic engine, wherein the cryptographic engine is to generate a sealed encrypted message to be transmitted via the network interface, the sealed encrypted message encrypted on behalf of the at least one application processor and includes a signature to enable integrity verification of the sealed encrypted message, the signature generated based on an identity key of the electronic device and data including ciphertext of the encrypted message and a public key of a recipient of the sealed encrypted message.

Method of improving adhesion of carbon fibers with a polymeric matrix

A functionalized carbon fiber having covalently bound on its surface a partially cured epoxy or amine-containing sizing agent, wherein at least a portion of epoxide or amine groups in the sizing agent are available as uncrosslinked epoxide or amine groups, which corresponds to a curing degree of epoxide or amine groups of no more than about 0.6. Composites comprised of these functionalized carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix are also described. Methods for producing the functionalized carbon fibers and composites thereof are also described.

Mutually repulsing centroids for segmenting a vast social graph

A method of generating a centroid set of mutually repulsing centroids for segmenting a vast social graph is disclosed. Each object of a collection of tracked objects of the social graph is characterized by a respective descriptor vector of multiple descriptor types. Starting with an empty centroid set, an object joins the centroid set as a centroid upon ascertaining that an affinity measure of the object to each centroid of the centroid set is less than a specified affinity threshold. The affinity threshold may be tuned to generate a target number of centroids. The affinity measure may be a dual radial-angular affinity measure. Rather than selecting the centroids from the collection of objects, a distribution function of descriptors of each descriptor type may be determined, candidate descriptor vectors may be generated by random sampling of each distribution, and a candidate descriptor vector joins the centroid set upon satisfying affinity conditions.

Fourier-transform interferometer with self-apodization compensation

A Fourier-transform interferometer with self-apodization compensation comprises at least one pair of mobile prisms forming a plate with thickness which varies at the same time as an optical path length difference is itself varied. The prisms are displaced using a mobile system with a single degree of freedom, comprising two support elements and at least two rotatably hinged levers. The interferometer is adapted to be installed on board a satellite, for spectral analysis of a radiation originating from the Earth's surface.

MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A DETACHABLE COVER ELEMENT

Medical device having a detachable cover element A medical device () for administering a medical solution to a patient comprises a housing (), a receptacle () for receiving a pumping apparatus () for administering the medical solution to the patient, and a cover element () for covering the receptacle (). The cover element (), in a connected state, is pivotably connected to the housing () about a pivot axis (P) by means of a hinge connection, the hinge connection being releasable for detaching the cover element () from the housing (). In this way a medical device is provided which may have an increased adjustability for use in different environments in a healthcare environment. 1. A medical device for administering a medical solution to a patient , comprising:a housing,a receptacle for receiving a pumping apparatus for administering the medical solution to the patient, anda cover element for covering the receptacle,wherein the cover element, in a connected state, is movably connected to the housing, the connection being releasable for detaching the cover element from the housing.2. The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the cover element claim 1 , in the connected state claim 1 , is pivotably connected to the housing about a pivot axis by means of a hinge connection claim 1 , the hinge connection being releasable for detaching the cover element from the housing.3. The medical device according to claim 2 , wherein the hinge connection is formed by at least one hinge device configured to pivotably connect the cover element to the housing).4. The medical device according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one hinge device comprises a hinge pin arranged on one of the cover element and the housing and a pin receptacle arranged on the other of the cover element and the housing claim 3 , the pin receptacle being configured to pivotably receive the hinge pin.5. The medical device according to claim 4 , wherein the hinge pin is insertable into the pin receptacle in ...

METHOD FOR THE RADIATION HARDENING OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BY PARTITIONING

The method relates to a method for the radiation hardening of an electronic circuit by partitioning, said circuit including an odd number K of parallel branches connected to a same primary input I and each including a same series of N modules and N−1 nodes linking two consecutive modules, the K branches together forming a series of N−1 gates respectively consisting of parallel K nodes, and a primary arbiter forming a majority vote from the output signal of the K branches, the method being characterized in that it includes the following steps which are repeated for each one of the gates: determining a reliability of a subcircuit upstream from the gate consisting of the portions of the K branches located between the primary input and the gate, and the insertion of at least one arbiter at the gate forming a majority vote from the output signals of said portions of branches constituting the scanned subcircuit and outputting at least one majority signal to the respective inputs of an additional subcircuit formed by the branch portions downstream from the gate, if the reliability of the scanned subcircuit is less than a reliability set point. 1. A logic hardening method by partitioning of an electronic circuit comprising:{'sub': 1', 'N', 'i', 'N−1, 'an odd number K of branches in parallel connected to the same primary input (I) and each comprising the same series of N modules (M, . . . , M) and N−1 nodes joining two consecutive modules, the K branches together forming a succession of N−1 gates (p, . . . , p) constituted respectively by K nodes in parallel, and'}{'sub': 'N', 'a primary arbiter (V) forming a majority vote from the output signals of the K branches,'}{'sub': 1', 'i', 'N−1', '1, 'the method being characterized in that it comprises the following steps repeated for each of the gates (p, . . . , p. . . , p) taken successively from the closest gate (p) to the primary input (I){'sub': i', 'i', 'i, 'determination (FIA) of reliability Rof a sub-circuit upstream of ...

Fillable 3d flexible pouch for biopharmaceutical fluids, and method for producing such a pouch

The invention relates to a 3D flexible pouch to be filled with a biopharmaceutical product, produced by assembling two wall elements and two gussets. At least one connection port can be provided for filling and/or emptying. A substantially parallelepipedic configuration is obtained in a filled state by unfolding the gussets and folding the flaps of the two wall elements. A welded seam is produced in a join portion formed at one end and cut out in a V shape, so as to directly connect the two wall elements. In a substantially flat configuration of the empty flexible pouch, the join portion projects axially outwards in relation to the gussets and is defined by two edges which are oblique in relation to a longitudinal axis of said pouch.

Method of improving adhesion of carbon fibers with a polymeric matrix

A functionalized carbon fiber having covalently bound on its surface a partially cured epoxy or amine-containing sizing agent, wherein at least a portion of epoxide or amine groups in the sizing agent are available as uncrosslinked epoxide or amine groups, which corresponds to a curing degree of epoxide or amine groups of no more than about 0.6. Composites comprised of these functionalized carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix are also described. Methods for producing the functionalized carbon fibers and composites thereof are also described.

Nacelle equipped with a reverser system comprising doors and systems for locking the doors in the stowed position

A nacelle for a bypass turbojet engine having a secondary flow path, the nacelle exhibiting an open window between the secondary flow path and the outside of the nacelle and comprising a reverser system comprising doors in which each door is able to move between a stowed position in which the door closes off the window and a deployed position in which the door does not close off the window. For each door, at least one locking system is configured to lock the door in the stowed position, to unlock the door automatically when the door leaves its stowed position and to lock the door automatically when the door arrives in its stowed position.

Lateral single-photon avalanche diode and method of producing a lateral single-photon avalanche diode

A semiconductor body of a first type of conductivity is formed including a base layer, a first further layer on the base layer and a second further layer on the first further layer. The base layer and the second further layer have an intrinsic doping or a doping concentration that is lower than the doping concentration of the first further layer. A doped region of an opposite second type of conductivity is arranged in the semiconductor body, penetrates the first further layer and extends into the base layer and into the second further layer. Anode and cathode terminals are electrically connected to the first further layer and the doped region, respectively. The doped region can be produced by filling a trench with doped polysilicon.

Method and apparatus for content-virality amplification

A method and apparatus for inducing expansion of audience of source contents posted in a social medium are disclosed. Upon posting the source contents, spontaneous audience are detected and content-coupled audience are determined; the content-coupled audience and the spontaneous audience are users of the social medium that accessed common contents, or contents of a common class, other than the source contents. A set of content-coupled audience is pruned to determine a set of prospective audience. Information relevant to the source contents is disseminated to the prospective audience resulting in audience gain. Processes of iterative-recursive exploration of multi-stratum content coupling are performed to further enhance the audience gain. An apparatus implementing the method may employ a single processor or multiple processors operating concurrently and exchanging intermediate results through commonly accessed buffers. Several variations of the method applying different criteria for pruning commonly-accessed content as well as content-coupled audience are disclosed.

Method for programming a recording of a program by means of a digital television decoder

A method for programming a recording of a program by a digital television decoder. The decoder has a service plan including a plurality of services. The program to be recorded is broadcast on a first service. The decoder is aware of the first service, an identifier of the program to be recorded, and a theoretical start time of the program to be recorded. When the decoder receives a first standardized table from the first service, the decoder is put in a first operational mode in which the decoder starts recording the program based on the detection of an identifier of the program in the first standardized table, and, when the decoder detects no reception of the first standardized table, the decoder is put in a second operational mode in which the decoder starts recording the program based on the theoretical start time of the program.

Procede de detection et d'identification d'un analyte present dans un milieu gazeux

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

The invention is directed to devices that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. In particular, the devices are configured to hold multiple cartridges comprising biochips comprising arrays such as nucleic acid arrays, and allow for high throughput analysis of samples.

Antibody-drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D) p   I where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody-drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D) p I where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Method of improving adhesion of carbon fibers with a polymeric matrix

A functionalized carbon fiber having covalently bound on its surface a partially cured epoxy or amine-containing sizing agent, wherein at least a portion of epoxide or amine groups in the sizing agent are available as uncrosslinked epoxide or amine groups, which corresponds to a curing degree of epoxide or amine groups of no more than about 0.6. Composites comprised of these functionalized carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix are also described. Methods for producing the functionalized carbon fibers and composites thereof are also described.

Pump device comprising a storage device for receiving a handset

A pump device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient (4), comprises a housing 5 (10), a pumping mechanism (12) for pumping a medical fluid through an infusion line (3) toward a patient (4), and a handset (16) for entering a control command for controlling an operation of the pumping mechanism (12). Herein, a storage device (15) is arranged on the housing (10) and comprises a receptacle (150) defining a cavity (151) therein for receiving the handset (16). In this way a pump device is provided which allows for an 10 improved comfort in particular when using the pump device in a healthcare environment, for example at the bedside of a patient.

Method of manufacturing devices

A method for analyzing a process, the method including: obtaining a multi-dimensional probability density function representing an expected distribution of values for a plurality of process parameters; obtaining a performance function relating values of the process parameters to a performance metric of the process; and using the performance function to map the probability density function to a performance probability function having the process parameters as arguments.

Performance of an analyzer for biological samples

An apparatus ( 11 ) for processing a sample, circuit board ( 8008 ) suited to use in such an apparatus and a method of processing are provided in which the apparatus ( 11 ) is provided with alignment features to assist in provided the circuit board and a sample cartridge ( 9 ) in the correct position relative to one another. In this way, the plurality of sections for processing a sample in the cartridge ( 9 ) are positioned against a plurality of elements, such as a heater ( 4 ) for heating the sample cartridge ( 9 ) or an electrical contact (EP1-EP4) for powering features on the sample cartridge ( 9 ), correctly and can operate independently of one another.

Laboratory slide

An improved laboratory slide and related methods of manufacture and use, wherein the slide is designed for analysis and/or testing of liquid specimens and the like. The improved slide comprises a transparent upper coverslip affixed to a lower slide plate by a thin bonding agent of controlled thickness which may be a substantially monocellular thickness on the order of about 0.001 inch or less. In some forms, the bonding agent is shaped in cooperation with the slide plate and coverslip to define one or more examination chambers into which liquid specimens may be drawn by capillary action for viewing and analysis. In other forms, the bonding agent defines one or more elongated flow channels through which a specimen may be drawn, wherein the flow channels may be of varying height and/or include selected reagents along their lengths to perform selected testing of biological specimens and the like.

Context-specific tolerance for motion control in autonomous vehicles

The present disclosure provides systems and methods that employ tolerance values defining a level of vehicle control precision for motion control of an autonomous vehicle. More particularly, a vehicle controller can obtain a trajectory that describes a proposed motion path for the autonomous vehicle. A constraint set of one or more tolerance values (e.g., a longitudinal tolerance value and/or lateral tolerance value) defining a level of vehicle control precision can be determined or otherwise obtained. Motion of the autonomous vehicle can be controlled to follow the trajectory within the one or more tolerance values (e.g., longitudinal tolerance value(s) and/or a lateral tolerance value(s)) identified by the constraint set. By creating a motion control framework for autonomous vehicles that includes an adjustable constraint set of tolerance values, autonomous vehicles can more effectively implement different precision requirements for different driving situations.

Character and vector graphics watermark for structured electronic documents security

The present invention is a method and apparatus for watermarking text or vector graphics documents. It is based on character-wise or vector graphics element-wise grayscale or color modulation. At high resolution, halftone or dither modulation can also be used in addition or in place of grayscale/color modulation, for printed representation of electronic document. For the detection, the document is acquired through an acquisition device, document segmentation is performed, characters/elements are segmented, the watermark signal is estimated and the information is decoded. Although the proposed scheme mostly addresses the watermarking of hard-copy documents, it can easily be integrated into electronic document editing and acquisition tools, and the watermark is attached to the document electronic version. The invention is applicable either using expensive high- resolution printing and acquisition devices, either using common cheap low-resolution devices, depending on the application needs. The proposed scheme is suitable for example to the protection of security documents, contracts, technical and commercial documentation; it can use any physical support like paper, cellulose, or plastic; it can be used for copy protection, authentication, or tamper proofing; finally it can also be applied to other non security-related applications, such as document tracking, as well as document embedded annotation and watermarked-assisted automatic processing.

Character and vector graphics watermark for structured electronic documents security

The present invention is a method and apparatus for watermarking text or vector graphics documents. It is based on character-wise or vector graphics element-wise grayscale or color modulation. At high resolution, halftone or dither modulation can also be used in addition or in place of grayscale/color modulation, for printed representation of electronic document. For the detection, the document is acquired through an acquisition device, document segmentation is performed, characters/elements are segmented, the watermark signal is estimated and the information is decoded. Although the proposed scheme mostly addresses the watermarking of hard-copy documents, it can easily be integrated into electronic document editing and acquisition tools, and the watermark is attached to the document electronic version. The invention is applicable either using expensive high-resolution printing and acquisition devices, either using common cheap low-resolution devices, depending on the application needs. The proposed scheme is suitable for example to the protection of security documents, contracts, technical and commercial documentation; it can use any physical support like paper, cellulose, or plastic; it can be used for copy protection, authentication, or tamper proofing; finally it can also be applied to other non security-related applications, such as document tracking, as well as document embedded annotation and watermarked-assisted automatic processing.

Pre-chamber arrangement for an internal combustion engine, internal combustion engine with such a pre-chamber arrangement, and method for operating such an internal combustion engine

Vorkammer-Anordnung (3) für eine Brennkraftmaschine (1), mit- einer Vorkammer (9), die einen Verbindungspfad (11) zur strömungstechnischen Verbindung der Vorkammer (9) zu einem Hauptbrennraum (7) einer Brennkraftmaschine (1) aufweist, wobei- die Vorkammer-Anordnung (3) eine Entflammungseinrichtung (13) zum Entflammen eines in der Vorkammer (9) angeordneten Verbrennungsluft-Brennstoff-Gemischs zu einem Entflammungszeitpunkt aufweist, und mit- einer Schließeinrichtung (15), die eingerichtet ist, um den Verbindungspfad (11) in einer ersten Funktionsstellung freizugeben und in einer zweiten Funktionsstellung zu sperren, wobei- die Schließeinrichtung (15) so eingerichtet ist, dass der Verbindungspfad (11) zu dem Entflammungszeitpunkt freigegeben ist, und wobei- die Schließeinrichtung (15) eingerichtet ist, um den Verbindungspfad (11) nach einer dem Entflammungszeitpunkt unmittelbar zeitlich folgenden ersten Verbrennungsphase in der Vorkammer (9) und vor einer zweiten Verbrennungsphase im selben Arbeitstakt in der Vorkammer (9) zu schließen. An antechamber arrangement (3) for an internal combustion engine (1), with- an antechamber (9) which has a connection path (11) for the fluidic connection of the antechamber (9) to a main combustion chamber (7) of an internal combustion engine (1), wherein- the antechamber arrangement (3) has an ignition device (13) for igniting a combustion air/fuel mixture arranged in the antechamber (9) at an ignition point, and with a closing device (15) which is designed to close the connection path (11 ) to be released in a first functional position and to be blocked in a second functional position, wherein- the closing device (15) is set up in such a way that the connection path (11) is released at the time of ignition, and wherein- the closing device (15) is set up to Connection path (11) after a first combustion phase in the antechamber (9) immediately following the ignition time and before a second combustion phase in se To close the work ...

Navigation device and method for providing parking place availability

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device including a processor, a location determining device to determine a geographical location of the device and a communication device to wirelessly transmit data. In at least one embodiment, the processor is arranged to determine when the device is located in a vehicle which has vacated a parking place and, in response, to transmit a message via the communication device indicating a location of the parking place.

Navigation device and method for providing parking place availability

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device including a processor, a location determining device to determine a geographical location of the device and a communication device to wirelessly transmit data. In at least one embodiment, the processor is arranged to determine when the device is located in a vehicle which has vacated a parking place and, in response, to transmit a message via the communication device indicating a location of the parking place.

Navigation device & method for providing parking place availability

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device (720, 820, 920), comprising: a processor (210), location determining means (250) for determining a geographical location of the device (720, 820, 920) and communication means (320) for wirelessly transmitting data, wherein the processor (210) is arranged to determine when the device (620, 720, 820) is located in a vehicle which has vacated a parking place and, in response, to transmit a message (625, 725, 825) via the communication means (725, 825, 925) indicating a location of the parking place.

SHOE WEEK

Process for controlling the metalloid concentration of a deposit made physically by reactive vapor phase using a cold spray plasma.

Safety razor

A safety razor having two independent separate shaving heads for shaving with and against the grain by pulling the handle of the razor across a working surface, then turning the handle about its longitudinal axis and using the other head by pushing the handle to shave against the grain. The shaving head used by pulling is mounted at an angle with respect to the handle and the head used by pushing is mounted substantially parallel to the handle.

GEOPOLYMERIC CEMENT BASED ON FLY ASH AND WITH HIGH USE SAFETY.

Biologic sample collection devices and methods of production and use thereof

Collection devices and kits for biological sample collection include a biologic sample collection device having a hydrophilic swab matrix that includes a modified polycaprolactone (PCL). Methods of production and use thereof are also described herein. The biologic sample collection devices, kits and methods described herein are used to collect a biologic sample (e.g., blood, buccal cells, etc.) and to enable extraction of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA) from that biologic sample so that the nucleic acids can be analyzed (e.g., sequencing and subsequent analyzes of DNA).

Biologic sample collection devices and methods of production and use thereof

Collection devices and kits for biological sample collection include a biologic sample collection device having a hydrophilic swab matrix that includes a modified polycaprolactone (PCL). Methods of production and use thereof are also described herein. The biologic sample collection devices, kits and methods described herein are used to collect a biologic sample (e.g., blood, buccal cells, etc.) and to enable extraction of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA) from that biologic sample so that the nucleic acids can be analyzed (e.g., sequencing and subsequent analyses of DNA).

Specimen collection and test unit

A specimen collection and test unit has a fibrous swab tip at one end of an elongated hollow shank for use in collecting a biological specimen. The shank is carried by an elongated base of a resilient plastic material and containing one or more reagents which can be pumped through the shank to the swab tip by applying manual pressure to the base. An elongated cap removably fits onto the base over the swab shank and tip, with the cap including an additional reagent and a well into which the additional reagent can be delivered for contacting the swab tip.

Self contained diagnostic test unit

A self contained diagnostic test unit is provided for use in the collection and analysis of a biological specimen or the like. The test unit comprises a tubular housing defining a specimen chamber for receiving a specimen disposed, for example, on a specimen collection device such as a swab or the like. A reagent dispenser cap may be associated with the housing for delivering one or more selected reagents to the specimen chamber for contacting the collected specimen. A diagnostic strip assembly is mounted on the housing and comprises a diagnostic test strip adapted for controlled contact with the collected specimen, for causing a portion of the specimen to flow by wick action through the test strip. The specimen interacts with one or more reagents disposed along the test strip to produce a visible reaction such as a color change which can be observed from the exterior of the test unit to provide an indication of the result of a selected diagnostic test.

Antibody-drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D) p   I where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody-drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D) p   I where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D)p where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody drug conjugates and methods

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D)p where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody drug conjugates and methods

Maytansinoid-antibody conjugates

The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: Ab-(L-D)p where one or more maytansinoid drug moieties (D) are covalently linked by L to an antibody (Ab) which binds to an ErbB receptor, or which binds to one or more tumor-associated antigens or cell-surface receptors. These compounds may be used in methods of diagnosis or treatment of cancer, and other diseases and disorders.

CONJUGATED COMPOUND OF DRUG AND ANTIBODY, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION, METHOD OF DEFABRATING CONJUGATED COMPOUND OF DRUG AND ANTIBODY AND USES OF A FORMULATION, A DRUG AND ANTIBODY CONJUGATE AND A CHEMOTHERAPY AND AGENT

composto conjugado de droga e anticorpo, composição farmacêutica, métodos de inibição da proliferação celular, de tratamento de câncer, de inibição do crescimento de células tumorosas e de tratamento de paciente humano suscetível à disfunção, teste de detecção de células cancerosas, artigo industrializado e método de fabricação de composto conjugado de droga e anticorpo a presente invenção refere-se a compostos conjugados de droga e anticorpo da fórmula 1, em que uma ou mais porções de droga maitansinóide (d) são ligadas covalentemente por l a um anticorpo (ab) que se une a receptor de erbb, ou que se une a um ou mais antígenos associados a tumor ou receptores da superfície celular. estes compostos podem ser utilizados em métodos de diagnóstico ou tratamento de câncer e outras doenças e disfunções. conjugated drug and antibody compound, pharmaceutical composition, methods of inhibiting cell proliferation, treating cancer, inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and treating a human patient susceptible to dysfunction, cancer cell detection test, industrialized article and method The invention of the conjugated drug and antibody compound of the present invention relates to conjugated drug and antibody compounds of the formula 1, wherein one or more portions of maytansinoid drug (d) are covalently linked by an antibody (ab) it binds to an erbb receptor, or it binds to one or more antigens associated with a tumor or cell surface receptors. these compounds can be used in methods of diagnosing or treating cancer and other diseases and disorders.

Antibody drug conjugates and methods

methods and apparatus for the accumulation of nanometric filamentary structures

MéTODOS E APARELHOS PARA O ACúMULO DE ESTRUTURAS FILAMENTARES NANOMéTRICAS. A invenção se refere a um método para o acúmulo de estruturas filamentares nanométricas. O método compreende a passagem de uma fase gasosa compreendendo as estruturas filamentares nanométricas através de um espaço definido por entre ao menos dois eletrodos que geram um campo elétrico, para o acúmulo das estruturas filamentares nanométricas por sobre ao menos um dos eletrodos; e à prevenção, ao menos substancial, da ligação dos eletrodos pelas estruturas filamentares nanométricas depositadas durante o acúmulo. A invenção também se refere a um aparelho para o acúmulo de estruturas filamentares nanométricas, assim como a métodos e aparelhos para a monitoração da produção de estruturas filamentares nanométricas, e a conjuntos macroscópicos de estruturas filamentares nanométricas. METHODS AND APPLIANCES FOR THE ACCUMULATION OF NANOMETRIC FILAMENTARY STRUCTURES. The invention relates to a method for the accumulation of nanometric filamentary structures. The method comprises the passage of a gaseous phase comprising the nanometric filamentary structures through a space defined by at least two electrodes that generate an electric field, for the accumulation of the nanometric filamentary structures over at least one of the electrodes; and the prevention, at least substantial, of the connection of the electrodes by the nanometric filamentary structures deposited during the accumulation. The invention also relates to an apparatus for accumulating nanometric filamentary structures, as well as methods and apparatus for monitoring the production of nanometric filamentary structures, and macroscopic sets of nanometric filamentary structures.

Optoelectronic device and method of manufacturing thereof

Cut off blade for severing multiple layers of thin polymeric sheet material

TURBOREACTOR COMPRISING A NACELLE EQUIPPED WITH A REVERSING SYSTEM COMPRISING INTERIOR DOORS AND EXTERIOR SHUTTERS

L'invention concerne un turboréacteur avec une nacelle (102) comportant un ensemble fixe (105), un ensemble mobile (106) avec un cadre (209), un capot mobile (207) et une partie arrière (304) et mobile entre une position avancée et une position reculée ouvrant une fenêtre (210) entre une veine (202) et l'extérieur, une pluralité de portes intérieures (104) articulées entre une position stockée et une position déployée, des actionneurs pour déplacer le cadre (209) et chaque porte intérieure (104). La partie arrière (304) est divisée en plusieurs volets extérieurs (316) mobiles entre des positions abaissées et des positions relevées et déplacés par des moteurs électriques (312). Un tel turboréacteur permet d'augmenter la distance de recul en dégageant une partie du capot de soufflante et d'améliorer l'orientation du flux d'air passant par la fenêtre en orientant les volets extérieurs. The invention relates to a turbojet engine with a nacelle (102) comprising a fixed assembly (105), a movable assembly (106) with a frame (209), a movable cowl (207) and a rear part (304) and movable between a forward position and a retracted position opening a window (210) between a vein (202) and the exterior, a plurality of interior doors (104) hinged between a stored position and a deployed position, actuators for moving the frame (209) and each interior door (104). The rear part (304) is divided into several outer flaps (316) movable between lowered positions and raised positions and moved by electric motors (312). Such a turbojet makes it possible to increase the setback distance by releasing part of the fan cowl and to improve the orientation of the air flow passing through the window by orienting the outer flaps.

Regulating device for cooling systems

Heat recovery device for turbine gases

SECURE PRINT CARTRIDGE

L'invention concerne une cartouche d'impression à jet d'encre (46) comportant au moins une tête d'impression de données (50) sur un support (17), caractérisée en ce qu'un circuit imprimé mince (66) est fixé de manière inamovible sur la cartouche d'impression et une unité de traitement de données miniaturisée (68) qui est solidaire dudit circuit imprimé analyse un flux de commandes d'impression (44) destinées à piloter la tête d'impression, en vue d'authentifier les données à imprimer sur le support.

Electrolytic oxygen sensor

Tidal

Electromagnetic shielding device and shielding structure

一种电磁屏蔽装置和屏蔽结构，所述电磁屏蔽装置包括围绕中轴线延伸并具有内环内表面和内环外表面的内环，围绕中轴线延伸并具有外环内表面和外环外表面的外环，该内环(3)至少部分地位于外环(4)内，其中，在内环(3)和外环(4)之间提供间隔(5)，和具有带孔内表面(7a)的孔(7)的导电体(6)，其中，内环(3)和/或外环(4)至少部分地位于孔(7)中，线缆(2)的屏蔽编织物(8)能够在内环(3)和外环(4)之间的间隔(5)中被机械地夹紧，使得在外环(4)和屏蔽编织物(8)之间提供电接触,并且其中，电接触元件(9)布置在外环(4)和导电体(6)之间，以在外环(4)和导电体(6)之间提供电接触。

Rotary electric toothbrush

A rotary electric toothbrush including a power handle having a foot and a motor having a rotatable power shaft. A brush stem is attached to the power handle and extends therefrom to terminate at a stem head. A brush cartridge is attached to the stem head and extends therefrom to terminate at a toothbrush head. The brush cartridge includes at least one generally cylindrical brush oriented approximately headward-to-footward. A drive shaft extends from the power handle to the brush. A transmission transmits the motion of the power shaft to selectively cause the drive shaft alternatively to rotate about its longitudinal axis and to move parallel thereto in a reciprocating manner. A user of the rotary electric toothbrush thus may direct power from a single motor selectively to cause the brush to rotate about its longitudinal axis and, alternatively, to move in a reciprocating manner parallel thereto.

3D POCKET FOR EMPLOYING BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FLUIDS, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH A POCKET

La poche souple 3D (1) à emplir par un produit biopharmaceutique résulte de l'assemblage de deux éléments de paroi (2, 3) et de deux soufflets (11, 12). Au moins un port de connexion (4, 6) est en outre prévu pour le remplissage et/ou la vidange. Une configuration sensiblement parallélépipédique est obtenue dans un état empli grâce au dépliage des soufflets combiné au pliage de rabats (21, 22, 31, 32) des deux éléments de parois. Une soudure transversale (140, 150), formée à une extrémité, relie les deux éléments de paroi (2, 3) de la poche et s'étend de façon continue en maintenant, dans un état plié à plat : - une portion de bord allongée d'un soufflet (11); - une portion de bord allongée de l'autre soufflet (12). Cette soudure transversale a une longueur correspondant à une dimension déterminée (L2) de la poche souple dans la configuration parallélépipédique. The 3D flexible pouch (1) to be filled by a biopharmaceutical product results from the assembly of two wall elements (2, 3) and two bellows (11, 12). At least one connection port (4, 6) is further provided for filling and / or emptying. A substantially parallelepipedic configuration is obtained in a filled state due to the unfolding of the bellows combined with folding flaps (21, 22, 31, 32) of the two wall elements. A transverse weld (140, 150), formed at one end, connects the two wall members (2, 3) of the pocket and extends continuously maintaining, in a folded flat state: - an edge portion elongated bellows (11); - an elongated edge portion of the other bellows (12). This transverse weld has a length corresponding to a determined dimension (L2) of the flexible pouch in the parallelepipedic configuration.

Thermally-actuated valve for metering of biological samples

Provided herein are methods and devices for controlled metering of a volume of fluid into a bioreactor chamber by use of a thermally-activated actuator that provides simultaneous temperature control and fluidic valve capability. The device may be an elastomeric valve assembly comprising: a thermally-activated actuator, a microfluidic cartridge and an elastomeric membrane operably connected to the thermally-activated actuator. Upon thermal activation of the thermally-activated actuator the elastomeric contact surface is forced into a lumen of the conduit of the microfluidic cartridge to fluidically seal the conduit, while the thermally-activated actuator is in thermal contact with a bioreactor chamber.

TUBE INSPECTION ASSEMBLY WITH A FOUCAULT CURRENT PROBE AND METHOD THEREOF

L'invention concerne un ensemble d'inspection (10) de tubes, comprenant une sonde à courants de Foucault (14), la sonde (14) comprenant une pluralité d'inducteurs et une pluralité de récepteurs. Les récepteurs sont des magnétorésistances possédant une zone de fonctionnement sensiblement linéaire. Les inducteurs de la sonde (14) sont reliés à un contrôleur (26). Le contrôleur (26) est programmé pour injecter dans les inducteurs une tension ayant une composante sinusoïdale et une composante continue non nulle, les récepteurs ayant alors un centre de polarisation compris dans la zone de fonctionnement sensiblement linéaire.

Improvements to electric ignition systems for internal combustion engines

METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE CHARGE STATE OF A BATTERY

PROCESS FOR THE ENZYMATIC PRETREATMENT OF WELLBORE

Organic synthesis drilling muds recovered from the surface of the ground are treated in at least a first step comprising lipase hydrolysis of an ester of a carboxylic acid contained in the mud. Pref. hydrolysis is at a basic pH (above 9, esp 9-10) and at below 60 Deg. C. The lipase is a protein, comprising a fungal or animal triacylglycerol hydrolase, esp a 3.1.1.3 triacylglycerol acyl hydrolase. The process involves a pre-treatment step, stirring a mixt of the mud and lipase at pH 9-10 and below 60 ?oC, and a bacteriological step involving addn of bacteria to the mixt. The mud contains mono-, di- and polyesters from 1-15C (1-8C) (un)satd alcohols and 6-30C (6-18C) (un)satd mono-, di- or poly-carboxylic acids. The mud contains the organic phase contg the esters, rocks impregnated with this organic phase, and muds recovered after sieving the debris.

TURBOREACTOR COMPRISING A NACELLE EQUIPPED WITH AN INVERTER SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ARTICULATED COVER

L'invention concerne un turboréacteur double flux (100) comportant une nacelle (102) comportant une structure fixe (207), un système inverseur (250) présentant un cadre (208b), un capot mobile (208a) fixé au cadre (208b), des portes intérieures (208c) et des portes extérieures (208d) articulées au cadre (208b). Le cadre (208b) est mobile en translation sur la structure fixe (207) entre une position avancée et une position reculée pour définir une fenêtre (210) entre la structure fixe (207) et le capot mobile (208a) qui est ouverte entre une veine secondaire et l'extérieur de la nacelle (102). Chaque porte (208c-d) est mobile entre une position stockée et une position déployée et le capot mobile (208a) est monté articulé sur le cadre (208b) par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une charnière (402) dont l'axe de rotation est globalement parallèle à un axe longitudinal X du turboréacteur double flux (100). The invention relates to a turbojet engine (100) comprising a nacelle (102) having a fixed structure (207), an inverter system (250) having a frame (208b), a movable cowl (208a) fixed to the frame (208b). , interior doors (208c) and outer doors (208d) hinged to the frame (208b). The frame (208b) is movable in translation on the fixed structure (207) between an advanced position and a retracted position to define a window (210) between the fixed structure (207) and the movable cowl (208a) which is open between a secondary vein and the outside of the nacelle (102). Each door (208c-d) is movable between a stored position and an extended position and the movable hood (208a) is hingedly mounted on the frame (208b) via at least one hinge (402) whose axis rotation is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis X of the turbojet engine (100).

APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING TRACES OF CONTAMINANTS OF A CRYOGENIC LIQUID

Un appareil d'analyse de la teneur d'au moins un contaminant dans un liquide cryogénique comprend une enceinte cylindrique (E), une enceinte annulaire (V) disposée autour de l'enceinte cylindrique, des moyens (1, 3, 5) pour diviser un débit de liquide cryogénique en deux, des moyens pour envoyer une première partie (3) du liquide cryogénique à l'enceinte cylindrique, des moyens pour envoyer une deuxième partie (5) du liquide cryogénique à l'enceinte annulaire, une conduite (13) reliée à l'enceinte cylindrique pour permettre le passage de liquide vaporisé, une conduite (6) reliée à l'enceinte annulaire pour permettre le passage de liquide vaporisé, un réchauffeur (H) pour chauffer la cuve de la enceinte cylindrique et des moyens (V1) pour arrêter l'envoi de liquide cryogénique vers l'enceinte cylindrique. An apparatus for analyzing the content of at least one contaminant in a cryogenic liquid comprises a cylindrical enclosure (E), an annular enclosure (V) arranged around the cylindrical enclosure, means (1, 3, 5) for dividing a flow of cryogenic liquid in two, means for sending a first portion (3) of the cryogenic liquid to the cylindrical chamber, means for sending a second portion (5) of the cryogenic liquid to the annular chamber, a line ( 13) connected to the cylindrical chamber to allow the passage of vaporized liquid, a pipe (6) connected to the annular chamber to allow the passage of vaporized liquid, a heater (H) for heating the tank of the cylindrical chamber and the means (V1) for stopping the delivery of cryogenic liquid to the cylindrical chamber.

ISOLATED SPEAKER AND METHOD OF SCANNING SUCH AN ENCLOSURE

TURBOREACTOR COMPRISING A NACELLE EQUIPPED WITH AN INVERTER SYSTEM COMPRISING DOORS

L'invention concerne un turboréacteur comportant un moteur, un carter de soufflante et une nacelle comportant une structure fixe et un système inverseur présentant un ensemble mobile avec un capot mobile et un cadre, où l'ensemble mobile est mobile en translation sur la structure fixe entre une position avancée et une position reculée pour définir une fenêtre entre la veine secondaire et l'extérieur de la nacelle, des portes intérieures et extérieures montées articulées entre une position stockée et une position déployée, pour chaque couple de portes, un coulisseau (214) mobile en translation entre une première position et une deuxième position, où le passage de la position stockée à la position déployée de chaque porte dudit couple est mécaniquement associé au passage du coulisseau (214) de la première position à la deuxième position et inversement et pour chaque coulisseau (214), un actionneur pour assurer le déplacement en translation du coulisseau (214) de la première position à la deuxième position. Chaque coulisseau (214) est constitué de deux parties fixées l'une à l'autre afin d'ajuster le mécanisme. The invention relates to a turbojet comprising a motor, a fan casing and a nacelle comprising a fixed structure and an inverter system having a mobile assembly with a movable hood and a frame, where the mobile assembly is movable in translation on the fixed structure. between an advanced position and a retracted position to define a window between the secondary vein and the outside of the nacelle, internally and externally mounted doors articulated between a stored position and an extended position, for each pair of doors, a slide (214 ) movable in translation between a first position and a second position, where the passage from the stored position to the deployed position of each door of said pair is mechanically associated with the passage of the slide (214) from the first position to the second position and vice versa and for each ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFRARED IMAGING

Rake wheels support tube connecting device - is used on haymaking machine and has three hinged levers acting with fixed shafts on support tube

The connecting device is for the support tubes of two adjacent rake wheels of a hay making machine, with at least one rake wheel. The support tube is in the extension for the adjacent rake wheel. When the machine is in its operating position. It includes an angle of 90 degrees with the support tube of the adjacent rake wheel, when the machine is in its transport position. There are three hinged levers, two of which act with two fixed shafts on the support tube of one rake wheel.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE THERMAL ASSEMBLY

L’invention concerne un procédé de pilotage (1) d’un ensemble thermique (9) comportant un bloc moteur (3) relié à une ligne d’échappement (5) le long de laquelle sont placés successivement une sonde amont (7), un catalyseur (6) et une sonde aval (8). Le procédé de pilotage (1) comporte astucieusement une étape de commande stimulée (13) du catalyseur consistant en une commande en créneaux de la richesse dudit catalyseur (6), ladite commande en créneaux prenant alternativement une valeur riche et une valeur basse et dont une commutation entre lesdites valeurs riches et basses est déterminée par une mesure de richesse par la sonde amont (7). Fig. 2 The invention relates to a control method (1) of a thermal assembly (9) comprising an engine block (3) connected to an exhaust line (5) along which are successively placed an upstream probe (7), a catalyst (6) and a downstream probe (8). The control method (1) cleverly comprises a step of stimulated control (13) of the catalyst consisting of a control in slots of the richness of said catalyst (6), said control in slots alternately taking a rich value and a low value and of which a switching between said rich and low values is determined by a richness measurement by the upstream probe (7). Fig. 2

DETECTION OF A CHEMICAL SPECIES IN THE SWEAT OF A SUBJECT

Un appareil de détection détecte au moins une espèce chimique dans la sueur d’un sujet humain ou animal, ladite au moins une espèce chimique étant sélectionnée dans le groupe consistant en le monoxyde d’azote NO, l‘ion nitrite NO2- et le peroxyde d’hydrogène H2O2, L’appareil comporte un élément collecteur destiné à être posé sur une zone d’investigation d’un épiderme du sujet, et un dispositif détecteur comportant au moins un circuit fluidique (9) couplé à l’élément collecteur pour conduire au moins un flux de sueur (12) provenant de la zone d’investigation et un capteur électrochimique (10) comportant des électrodes disposées dans le circuit fluidique, le capteur électrochimique étant configuré pour produire un signal représentatif d’une concentration de ladite au moins une espèce chimique dans le flux de sueur et un signal représentatif d’une vitesse d’écoulement du flux de sueur. Figure à publier : figure 6 A detection apparatus detects at least one chemical species in the sweat of a human or animal subject, said at least one chemical species being selected from the group consisting of nitrogen monoxide NO, nitrite ion NO2- and peroxide. of hydrogen H2O2, The apparatus comprises a collecting element intended to be placed on an area of investigation of an epidermis of the subject, and a detector device comprising at least one fluid circuit (9) coupled to the collecting element for conducting at least one flow of sweat (12) coming from the investigation zone and an electrochemical sensor (10) comprising electrodes arranged in the fluidic circuit, the electrochemical sensor being configured to produce a signal representative of a concentration of said at least a chemical species in the sweat flow and a signal representative of a flow velocity of the sweat flow. Figure to be published: figure 6

IGNITION ADVANCE ADJUSTING METHOD FOR FAULT MANAGEMENT OF A CLICK SENSOR

DESALINATION OF AQUEOUS SULFONAMIDE SOLUTIONS

HOOD LOCKING SYSTEM

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING SENSITIVE DATA AND POSTAGE MACHINE USING THE SAME

The invention concerns a method for protecting data sensitive to the use of a routine acting on the data. It comprises an operation, performed by said routine, an operation which consists in verifying the identity of each software task invoking said routine (400). Preferably, said verification operation (400) comprises an operation which consists in reading an identifier of said task (304) and an operation which consists in comparing (305) said identifier with predetermined identifiers.

METHOD OF ANALYSIS OF THE TRACES OF CONTAMINANTS OF A CRYOGENIC LIQUID

Procédé d'analyse de la teneur d'au moins un contaminant dans un liquide cryogénique dans lequel une quantité de liquide connue L constituant le liquide initial est introduite à la pression P dans une enceinte (E), une fraction déterminée du liquide présent dans l'enceinte est vaporisée en le chauffant, la vapeur ainsi générée (13) est évacuée de l'enceinte de vaporisation pour maintenir une pression égale ou inférieure à la pression P durant la phase de vaporisation, la quantité de liquide ainsi vaporisée, inférieure à L, est précisément contrôlée, de façon à ce que la quantité en contaminant dans le liquide résiduel présent dans l'enceinte soit substantiellement égale à celle dans le liquide initial, ce qui implique que sa concentration soit multipliée par un facteur préalablement déterminé, on prélève un échantillon de liquide résiduel, et mesure la teneur en contaminant après vaporisation totale de l'échantillon de liquide résiduel et on déduit de la mesure de contaminant dans le liquide résiduel la teneur en contaminant dans le liquide initial. Process for analyzing the content of at least one contaminant in a cryogenic liquid in which a known quantity of liquid L constituting the initial liquid is introduced at the pressure P into an enclosure (E), a determined fraction of the liquid present in the The enclosure is vaporized by heating it, the vapor thus generated (13) is discharged from the vaporization enclosure to maintain a pressure equal to or less than pressure P during the vaporization phase, the quantity of liquid thus vaporized, less than L , is precisely controlled, so that the quantity of contaminant in the residual liquid present in the enclosure is substantially equal to that in the initial liquid, which implies that its concentration is multiplied by a predetermined factor, a sample is taken residual liquid sample, and measure the contaminant content after total vaporization of the residual liquid sample and deduce from ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER USING A PLATE ASSEMBLY

DETECTION OF A CHEMICAL SPECIES IN THE SWEAT OF A SUBJECT

Un appareil de détection détecte au moins une espèce chimique dans la sueur d’un sujet humain ou animal, ladite au moins une espèce chimique étant sélectionnée dans le groupe consistant en le monoxyde d’azote NO, l‘ion nitrite NO2- et le peroxyde d’hydrogène H2O2, L’appareil comporte un élément collecteur destiné à être posé sur une zone d’investigation d’un épiderme du sujet, et un dispositif détecteur comportant au moins un circuit fluidique (9) couplé à l’élément collecteur pour conduire au moins un flux de sueur (12) provenant de la zone d’investigation et un capteur électrochimique (10) comportant des électrodes disposées dans le circuit fluidique, le capteur électrochimique étant configuré pour produire un signal représentatif d’une concentration de ladite au moins une espèce chimique dans le flux de sueur et un signal représentatif d’une vitesse d’écoulement du flux de sueur. Figure à publier : figure 6 A detection apparatus detects at least one chemical species in the sweat of a human or animal subject, said at least one chemical species being selected from the group consisting of nitric oxide NO, nitrite ion NO2- and peroxide of hydrogen H2O2, The apparatus comprises a collector element intended to be placed on an investigation zone of an epidermis of the subject, and a detector device comprising at least one fluidic circuit (9) coupled to the collector element to conduct at least one flow of sweat (12) originating from the investigation zone and an electrochemical sensor (10) comprising electrodes arranged in the fluidic circuit, the electrochemical sensor being configured to produce a signal representative of a concentration of said at least a chemical species in the sweat stream and a signal representative of a flow velocity of the sweat stream. Figure to be published: Figure 6

Temporary retaining support for a free end of the steering column

L’invention concerne un support de retenue temporaire pour un brin libre d’une colonne de direction d’un véhicule automobile, ledit support comportant des moyens (51, 52, 54, 55) pour sa fixation sur un élément d’un sous-ensemble de planche de bord destiné à être monté à l’intérieur d’un véhicule automobile ainsi qu’une encoche d’encliquetage (43) permettant d’accueillir provisoirement ledit brin libre durant le montage dudit sous-ensemble de planche de bord ; caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de fixation comportent au moins un organe d’encliquetage (52) apte à coopérer avec ledit élément du sous-ensemble de planche de bord de sorte à permettre un montage amovible manuellement dudit support. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 4 The invention relates to a temporary retaining support for a free end of a steering column of a motor vehicle, said support comprising means (51, 52, 54, 55) for its attachment to an element of a sub- dashboard assembly intended to be mounted inside a motor vehicle as well as a latching notch (43) making it possible to temporarily accommodate said free end during assembly of said dashboard sub-assembly; characterized in that said fixing means comprise at least one latching member (52) able to cooperate with said element of the dashboard sub-assembly so as to allow a manually removable mounting of said support. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 4

Method for managing a convoy comprising at least two motor vehicles in an autonomous driving mode

L’invention se rapporte à un procédé de gestion d’ un convoi regroupant au moins deux véhicules automobiles (1, 4, 5) dans un mode de conduite autonome, le convoi circulant sur une route (3) et étant formé par au moins un véhicule de tête (1) et au moins un véhicule suiveur (4, 5), le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes : - déterminer, en fonction d’un itinéraire programmé, si le véhicule de tête (1) doit changer de direction et si le temps ou la distance restant avant un changement de direction prévu est inférieur(e) à un seuil de temps ou de distance ; - émettre un message d’information à destination des véhicules (4, 5, 6) situés à proximité du véhicule de tête (1) indiquant qu’un changement de direction du véhicule de tête (1) doit intervenir prochainement. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 3 The invention relates to a method for managing a convoy comprising at least two motor vehicles (1, 4, 5) in an autonomous driving mode, the convoy traveling on a road (3) and being formed by at least one lead vehicle (1) and at least one follower vehicle (4, 5), the method comprising the following steps: - determining, according to a programmed route, whether the lead vehicle (1) should change direction and whether the time or distance remaining before a planned turn is less than a time or distance threshold; - send an information message to the vehicles (4, 5, 6) located close to the leading vehicle (1) indicating that a change of direction of the leading vehicle (1) must take place soon. Figure for abstract: Fig. 3

STRUCTURE OF A FRONT PART OF THE BODY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

INTEGRATED AIRBAG TRIM DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

Un dispositif de garnissage (DG) comprend une pièce de garnissage (PG) propre à être solidarisée à une structure d'un véhicule au voisinage d'une entrée de porte et comportant un premier logement (L1) ayant un premier côté (C1) muni d'une vis (V1) et logeant un dispositif de sécurité à sac gonflable (DS), et un second logement (L2) à proximité d'un second côté (C2) du premier logement (L1), opposé au premier côté (C1). Ce dispositif (DG) comprend également une platine (PF) solidarisée fixement au dispositif de sécurité à sac gonflable (DS) et comprenant une première extrémité (E1) immobilisée dans le second logement (L2) et une seconde extrémité (E2) opposée à cette première extrémité (E1), comportant un trou (TV) traversé par la vis (V1), et solidarisée fixement à la pièce de garnissage (PG) par un écrou vissé sur la vis (V1). A packing device (DG) comprises a packing piece (PG) adapted to be secured to a structure of a vehicle in the vicinity of a door entrance and comprising a first housing (L1) having a first side (C1) provided with a screw (V1) and housing an air bag safety device (DS), and a second housing (L2) near a second side (C2) of the first housing (L1), opposite the first side (C1). ). This device (DG) also comprises a plate (PF) fixedly secured to the air bag safety device (DS) and comprising a first end (E1) immobilized in the second housing (L2) and a second end (E2) opposite to this first end (E1), having a hole (TV) traversed by the screw (V1), and fixedly secured to the lining piece (PG) by a nut screwed to the screw (V1).

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