Drive pedal unit for motor vehicles

A drive pedal unit for motor vehicles, wherein a position change of the pedal plate brought about by a corresponding actuating force, with respect to the starting position thereof against a restoring force of a restoring spring, leads to an increase of the drive force of the engine and, when the actuating force decreases, the restoring force of the restoring spring returns the pedal plate in the direction of the starting position thereof. An externally controllable electro-mechanical actuator is arranged such that an additional restoring force may be set on the pedal plate. A hysteresis of the pedal characteristic curve is produced and is independent of the additional restoring force of the electromechanical actuator. A friction surface cooperates with a friction element, wherein the friction surface is connected to the pedal plate, whilst the friction element is decoupled from the power flow between the pedal plate and the electromechanical actuator.

Method for controlling a steam generating system for a domestic steam cooking oven and steam generating system

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a steam generating system (10) for a domestic steam cooking oven (40). A steam generator (26) and an inlet valve (16) are controlled by a regulating thermal switch (30) and a limiting thermal switch (32). The regulating thermal switch (30) and the limiting thermal switch (32) respond to a temperature within and/or at the steam generator (26). A threshold value of the limiting thermal switch (32) is higher than a threshold value (Ts) of the regulating thermal switch (30). The steam generator (26) is deactivated and the inlet valve (16) is activated by the regulating thermal switch (30), if the temperature (T) of the steam generator (26) exceeds the threshold value (Ts) of the regulating thermal switch (30).

Winder assembly

A winder assembly for controlling the extension or retraction of a window covering, for example a roller blind. The winder assembly includes a spindle having a head, a shaft extending from the head, and a location lug also extending from the head, in the direction of the shaft. The winder assembly further includes a drive mechanism operable to control the extension and retraction of the window covering by rotation of the drive mechanism about the spindle, and a spindle cover. The spindle cover itself includes an opening through which the shaft of the spindle passes, the cover releasably engaging the head of the spindle, and at least one location aperture receiving the location lug to define at least one position of the spindle relative to the cover.

LEVEL SHIFTER CIRCUIT

A level shifter circuit is designed to shift an input signal that switches within a first voltage range to supply an output signal that switches within a second voltage range, higher than the first voltage range. A first inverter stage has an input receiving the input signal and also has an output. A first capacitive element is connected between the output of the first input inverter stage and a first holding node. A latch stage is connected between the first holding node and a second holding node that is coupled to an output terminal, on which the output signal is present. The first input inverter stage is designed to operate in the first voltage range, and the latch stage is designed to operate in the second voltage range. 1. A level shifter circuit comprising:a first input inverter stage having an input configured to receive an input signal that switches within a first voltage range, wherein the first input inverter stage is designed to operate in the first voltage range;a first capacitive element coupled between an output of the first input inverter stage and a first holding node;a latch stage coupled between the first holding node and a second holding node, the second holding node serving as an output terminal configured to supply an output signal that switches within a second voltage range that is higher than the first voltage range, wherein the latch stage is designed to operate in the second voltage range: andan initialization stage coupled to the second holding node and configured to define an initial operating state of the latch stage, wherein the initialization stage comprises an initialization transistor having a current path coupled between the second holding node and a reference terminal set at an initialization voltage, and having a gate configured to receive a reset signal.2. The circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the second voltage range has a lower-limit voltage and an upper-limit voltage;wherein the latch stage has biasing reference inputs ...

Dynamic Cannabis Delivery Platform

The present invention relates to an ecommerce online store front and management system for legal cannabis businesses. The system enables building cannabis product ecommerce store fronts either for a collection of products fulfilled by a number of cannabis retailers (i.e. a party ecommerce instance) or a set of products fulfilled by a specific cannabis retailer. The platform enables efficient delivery by overlaying the delivery area of multiple retailers over a specific user location to provide multiple options for delivery, including products in stock in a delivery vehicle. 1. A method for delivering cannabis products from a dynamically updating online cannabis store comprising the steps of:providing an online store of cannabis and cannabis related products with a menu of available products for sale and delivery, the menu being comprised of products available from a plurality of cannabis retailers each with a product database, a delivery area, a physical location with an in-store inventory database of products in stock at the physical location and at least one delivery driver, each delivery driver with a delivery vehicle, a driver inventory database of products in stock in the delivery vehicle and a pending order database, the pending order database including a number of pending orders remaining to be delivered by the delivery driver, and the product database being comprised of the in-store inventory database and the driver inventory databases for the at least one delivery driver;determining a location of a user;calculating, based on the location of the user, a set of available cannabis retailers and a set of available delivery drivers from the set of available cannabis retailers with a the delivery area of the set available cannabis retailers overlapping the user location;querying the product database from the set of available cannabis retailers to update the menu dynamically to display only products in the product databases from the set of available cannabis ...

Process to Make High Density Ethylene-Based Polymer Compositions with High Melt Strength

A process for producing a composition comprising A) an ethylene-based polymer that has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.940 g/cc, and B) an ethylene homopolymer formed by polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene, using a free-radical, high pressure polymerization process includes adding component (A) to a molten stream of component (B) after component (B) exits the separator and before component (B) is solidified in the pelletizer. A polymerization configuration for producing the composition includes at least one reactor, at least one separator, at least one pelletizer, and a device used to feed component (A), in the molten state, to a molten stream of component (B) before the pelletizer. The composition has a ratio of the melt strength of the composition to the melt strength of component (B) is greater than or equal to 1.04 and a density of greater than 0.920 g/cc. 1. A process for producing a composition comprising the following:A) an ethylene-based polymer that has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.940 g/cc, andB) an ethylene homopolymer, formed by polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene, using a free-radical, high pressure polymerization process; andwherein component (B) is polymerized in a polymerization configuration comprising at least one reactor, at least one separator, and at least one pelletizer, andwherein component (A) is added to a molten stream of component (B), after component (B) exits the separator and before component (B) is solidified in the pelletizer.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the at least one reactor is a tubular reactor.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer of component (A) is added to the molten stream of component (B) using a side-arm extruder.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein component (A) and component (B) are mixed in at least one static mixer before the pelletizer.5. A polymerization configuration for producing a composition comprising the following:A) an ethylene- ...

Drip element sealing device, in particular for rolling bearings

A sealing device including a first annular rotating shield, a second annular shield, fixed and arranged in front of the first shield for delimiting therebetween a first annular chamber and a sealing ring provided with at least a first and a second annular lips that extend axially and radially project from a flange portion of the second shield and towards a flange portion of the first shield, inside the annular chamber. At least one of the first and second lips cooperates with the flange portion of the first shield without touching it for defining a first dynamic labyrinth seal therewith. The first shield integrally supports a third annular lip that extends projecting from the first shield towards one of the first and second lips without touching it for defining a second dynamic labyrinth seal between the first and second shield and inside the annular chamber.

Phase Change Memory Device and Method of Operation

A phase change memory device includes two portions with local bitlines connected to memory cells. A reading stage is configured to read logic data stored by the first and second memory cells. A first main bitline extends between the reading stage and the first local bitlines and a first main switch is coupled between the first main bitline and reading stage and likewise for the second portion. Local switches are associated with respective ones of the local bitlines. A first reference signal generator is coupled to the reading stage. The phase change memory device is configured to operate in a first reading mode, in which the logic data stored by the first memory cell is read by the reading stage by comparison with the reference signal.

Reading Circuit and Method for a Non-Volatile Memory Device

A sense-amplifier circuit can be used with a non-volatile memory device having a memory array with memory cells arranged in word lines and bit lines and coupled to respective source lines. The circuit has a first circuit branch and a second circuit branch, which receive on a respective first comparison input and second comparison input, during a reading step of a datum stored in a memory cell, a cell current from the bit line associated to the memory cell and a reference current, from a reference bit line in a differential reading operation or from a current-reference generator in a single-ended reading operation. The first and second circuit branches generate, during the datum-reading step, a first output voltage and a second output voltage, as a function of the difference between the cell current and the reference current. 1. A sense-amplifier circuit for a non-volatile memory device that includes a memory array with memory cells arranged in word lines and bit lines and coupled to respective source lines , the circuit comprising:a first circuit branch coupled to a first comparison input;a second circuit branch coupled to a second comparison input; anda current-injection circuit coupled to the first and second comparison inputs;wherein, during a reading step for reading a datum stored in a memory cell, the first circuit branch is configured to receive a cell current from a bit line associated with the memory cell;wherein, during the reading step, the second circuit branch is configured to receive a reference current from a reference bit line associated with a complementary memory cell in a differential reading operation or from a reference current generator in a single-ended reading operation;wherein the first circuit branch and the second circuit branch are configured to generate, during the reading step, a first output voltage at a first output terminal and a second output voltage at a second output terminal, the first and second output voltages being a function ...

Vibration damper for vacuum pumps

In a vibration damper of a turbomolecular vacuum pump, a vacuum tightness function and a vibration damping function are both performed by one ore more toroidal rings made of an elastic material. The elastic rings assume a resting configuration while the vacuum pump is not operating and the damper is at atmospheric pressure, and they assume a compressed configuration while the vacuum pump is operating and the damper is under vacuum conditions. In the compressed configuration, the elastic rings are deformed due to a compression force. This deformation of the elastic rings prevents metal-to-metal contact between the vacuum pump and a vacuum chamber to which the pump is connected through the damper.

LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE WITH ENHANCED ADHESION-TO-ALUMINUM FOIL BY BLENDING-IN ACID COPOLYMER RESINS

The polymer blend includes at least 90% by weight low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer and from 1% to 10% by weight acid copolymer based on the total weight of the polymer blend. In the polymer blend, the LDPE polymer has a melt index (I? 2#191) from 2 g/10 min to 8 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238, and a molecular weight distribution from 5 to 10.5. In the polymer blend, the acid copolymer is a polymerized reaction product of: at least 60% by weight ethylene, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer; from 1% to 20% by weight monocarboxylic acid monomer, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer; and from 0 to 20% by weight alkyl acrylate monomer, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer. 1. A polymer blend comprising:{'sub': '2', 'at least 90% by weight low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer based on the total weight of the polymer blend, the LDPE polymer having a melt index (I) from 2 g/10 min to 16 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 (190° C., 2.16 kg), and a molecular weight distribution (MWD) from 5 to 10.5 as determined by a conventional gel permeation chromatography method; and'} at least 60% by weight ethylene, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer;', 'from 1% to 20% by weight monocarboxylic acid monomer, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer; and', 'from 0 to 20% by weight alkyl acrylate monomer, based on the total weight of the monomers present in the ethylene acid copolymer., 'from 1% to 10% by weight acid copolymer based on the total weight of the polymer blend, wherein the acid copolymer is a polymerized reaction product of2. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the LDPE polymer has a density of 0.910 g/cmto 0.935 g/cmand an MWD of 8.5 to 10.5.3. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the melt index of the ...

Methods for Producing Low Volatile Tubular Low Density Ethylene-Based Polymers for Clean Extrusion Coating Processing

A process for producing an ethylene-based polymer comprises polymerizing, by the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and using a high pressure tubular polymerization process, a reaction mixture containing ethylene and at least one CTA system comprising one or more CTA components to produce the ethylene-based polymer. The free-radical initiator is dissolved in a solvent comprising a saturated hydrocarbon to form an initiator solution which is added to the polymerization using an initiator feed line to an initiator injection pump. At least 50 wt % of the solvent has i) a dry point of less than or equal to 160° C. and ii) an initial boiling point of greater than or equal to 100° C. The polymerization process has a ratio of inlet pressure to first peak temperature of less than or equal to 9 Bar/° C. At least one CTA make-up stream is fed into the polymerization process, wherein less than or equal to 30 wt % of the at least one CTA make-up stream comprises one or more saturated hydrocarbon CTA(s) with a maximum carbon atom number of 6 per molecule. 1. A process for producing an ethylene-based polymer , said process comprising:polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene and at least one CTA system comprising one or more CTA components, wherein the reaction mixture is polymerized by the presence of at least one free-radical initiator, using a high pressure, tubular polymerization process, to produce the ethylene-based polymer;wherein the free-radical initiator is dissolved in a solvent to form an initiator solution and the initiator solution is added to the polymerization using an initiator feed line to an initiator injection pump, wherein the solvent comprises a saturated hydrocarbon;wherein at least 50 wt % of solvent used in the initiator solution comprises the following properties: i) a dry point of less than, or equal to, 160° C., and ii) an initial boiling point of greater than, or equal to, 100° C.; wherein the polymerization process has a ratio ...

Self-healing polymer compositions

There is provided a polymer composition comprising a first polymer phase and a second polymer phase, wherein: a) the first polymer phase comprises a thermoplastic polymer matrix modified with an adhesive functional group or a group which is a precursor of an adhesive functional group; and b) the second polymer phase comprises a thermoplastic polymer capable of acting as a self-healing agent and being chemically reactive on healing of the polymer composition.

AUTONOMOUS PAINTING ROBOT

The present utility model relates to an autonomous interior painting robot for homes, commercial premises, hotels, etc. The robot is designed for painting and outlining while recognizing obstacles in the work area and aimed at reducing the efforts and time needed to carry out these operations. It is applicable in the field of interior design and the completion of small conditioning works. The autonomous painting robot comprises a mobile base () equipped with a paint tank and a pump or compressor, characterized in that the base () comprises a series of detectors configured to locate the base () and to detect obstacles, a substantially vertical lifting column (), at the end of which a robot arm () is articulated and topped with a head () that carries a paint gun () connected to the pump, one or more cameras (), and a proximity sensor (). 11114567910. An autonomous painting robot , comprising a mobile base () equipped with a paint tank and a pump or compressor , characterized in that the base () comprises a series of detectors configured to locate the base () and to detect obstacles , a substantially vertical lifting column () , at the end of which a robot arm () is articulated and topped with a head () that carries a paint gun () connected to the pump , one or more cameras () , and a proximity sensor ().212. The robot according to claim 1 , characterized in that the base () comprises omnidirectional wheels ().37. The robot according to claim 1 , characterized in that the gun () is of the “airless” type.468. The robot according to claim 1 , characterized in that the head () also carries a retractable spatula ().5964. The robot according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cameras () of the head () each comprises lighting sources. This application is a U.S. Non-Provisional application, which claims the benefit of priority of Spanish Utility Application No. 0202030243 filed on Feb. 13, 2020. The contents of the above applications are all incorporated by reference as ...

Ethylene-Based Polymers with Improved Melt Strength and Thermal Stability

An ethylene-based polymer formed from reacting at least the following: ethylene and at least one asymmetrical polyene, of Structure 1, as described herein. 143-. (canceled)46. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 45 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a z-average molecular weight (Mz) from 800 claim 45 ,000 g/mole to 1 claim 45 ,200 claim 45 ,000 g/mole.47. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 46 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a melt strength (MS) from greater than or equal to 10 cN to less than or equal to 40 cN (at 190° C.).48. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from 145 claim 47 ,000 to 175 claim 47 ,000 g/mole.49. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 48 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a molecular weight distribution (MWD) 8.0 to 12.50. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the polymer has a melt index (I2) from 5.0 g/10 min to 10 g/10 min.51. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a melt index (ho) from 50 g/10 min to 90 g/10 min.52. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 51 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a melt index ratio (110/12) from 9.0 to 13.53. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a melt strength to melt index ratio (MS/I) from 2.0 to 4.0.54. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the polymer has a density from 0.905 g/cc to 0.935 g/cc.55. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer comprises claim 47 , in reacted from greater than or equal to 0.01 wt % to less than or equal to 0.20 wt % of the asymmetrical polyene claim 47 , based on the weight of the ethylene-based polymer.56. The ethylene-based polymer of claim 47 , wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a detected oxygenated species (OS) rank less than or equal to 2 and a total volatile organic compounds (VOC) rank less than or equal 2.58. The process of ...

VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL METHOD

A voltage-regulator device includes an error-amplifier stage configured to receive a first reference voltage and a feedback voltage, an output amplifier stage coupled to the error-amplifier stage and configured to generate an output voltage related to the first reference voltage by an amplification factor, and a feedback stage configured to generate the feedback voltage. A compensation stage is configured to implement a second feedback loop, and cause, in response to a variation of the output voltage, a corresponding variation of a first biasing voltage for the output amplifier stage. The compensation stage includes a coupling-capacitor element coupled between the output amplifier stage and a first internal node, and a driving module coupled between the first internal node, and the output amplifier stage and configured to generate a compensation voltage for driving the output amplifier stage. 1. A voltage-regulator device comprising:an error-amplifier stage having a first input and a second input configured to receive a first reference voltage and a feedback voltage, respectively;an output amplifier stage having an input coupled to an output of the error-amplifier stage, the output amplifier stage configured to generate an output voltage related to the first reference voltage by an amplification factor;a first feedback loop coupled between an output of the output amplifier stage and the second input of the error-amplifier stage, the first feedback loop configured to generate the feedback voltage based on the output voltage; anda second feedback loop coupled between the output of the output amplifier stage and the input of the output amplifier stage, the second feedback loop configured to cause a variation of a first biasing voltage of the input of the output amplifier stage in response to a variation of the output voltage.2. The voltage-regulator device of claim 1 , wherein the second feedback loop comprises a compensation stage configured to implement a derivation ...

Thermoformed film compositions with enhanced toughness after thermoforming processes

Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2≥7.0-1.2×log (I2).

Polymer blends for use in multilayer structure and multilayer structures comprising the same

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate having an acrylate content of 5 to 40 weight percent based on the weight of the copolymer and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer and ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer comprises 45 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cm 3 or more and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 55 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

POLYMER BLENDS FOR USE IN MULTILAYER STRUCTURE AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURES COMPRISING THE SAME

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises an ionomer of a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having a melt index (I) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ionomer comprises 50 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cmor more and having a melt index (I) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 50 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, wherein the polymer blend meets the following equation: 3.5<2.76-60*I+308*RVR+0.023*A<4.5 wherein Iis the melt index (I) of the polyolefin, RVR is the relative viscosity ratio of the polyolefin to the ionomer (I/I), and A is the weight percent of ionomer in the polymer blend based on the total weight of the blend. 2. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin comprises linear low density polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , high density polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin comprises low density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene.4. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the total amount of ionomer comprises at least 75 weight percent of the blend.5. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the metal used to neutralize the acrylic acid or methacrylic acid in the ionomer comprises Zn claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , K claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , or Cu.6. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the melt index (I) of the polyolefin is less than 10 g/10 minutes.7. A multilayer structure comprising at least two layers claim 1 , each layer having opposing facial surfaces claim 1 , wherein:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', ...

POLYMER BLENDS FOR USE IN MULTILAYER STRUCTURE AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURES COMPRISING THE SAME

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having an acid content greater than 4 and up to 25 weight percent based on the weight of the copolymer and having a melt index (I) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer comprises 45 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cmor more and having a melt index (I) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 55 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL METHOD

A voltage-regulator device includes an error-amplifier stage configured to receive a first reference voltage and a feedback voltage, an output amplifier stage coupled to the error-amplifier stage and configured to generate an output voltage related to the first reference voltage by an amplification factor, and a feedback stage configured to generate the feedback voltage. A compensation stage is configured to implement a second feedback loop, and cause, in response to a variation of the output voltage, a corresponding variation of a first biasing voltage for the output amplifier stage. The compensation stage includes a coupling-capacitor element coupled between the output amplifier stage and a first internal node, and a driving module coupled between the first internal node, and the output amplifier stage and configured to generate a compensation voltage for driving the output amplifier stage. 115-. (canceled)16. A voltage-regulator device comprising: first and second inputs configured to receive a first reference voltage and a feedback voltage, respectively, and', 'an output;, 'an error-amplifier stage having'} an input coupled to the output of said error-amplifier stage, and', 'an output configured to generate an output voltage related to the first reference voltage by an amplification factor;, 'an output amplifier stage having'}a feedback stage coupled to the output of said output amplifier stage and configured to generate the feedback voltage based upon the output voltage for implementing a first feedback loop; and implement a second feedback loop, and', 'cause, in response to a variation of the output voltage, a corresponding variation of a first biasing voltage for the input of said output amplifier stage,, 'a compensation stage coupled between the output of said output amplifier stage and the input of said output amplifier stage, and configured to'} a coupling-capacitor element coupled between the output of said output amplifier stage and a first internal node ...

Anti-c5 antibodies and uses thereof

The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.

composições de filme termoformadas com tenacidade intensificada após processos de termoformação

Modalidades de filmes monocamada ou de múltiplas camadas termoformados são fornecidas, em que os filmes monocamada ou de múltiplas camadas termoformados compreendem uma primeira composição compreendendo pelo menos um polímero à base de etileno, em que a primeira composição compreende um valor de Índice de Distribuição de Comonômero Ponderado Molecular (MWCDI) maior que 0,9 e uma razão de índice de fusão (I10/I2) que atende à seguinte equação: I10/I2 = 7,0 - 1,2 x log (I2).

Thermoformed film compositions with enhanced toughness after thermoforming processes

Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2 ≥ 7.0 - 1.2 x log (I2).

Thermoformed film compositions with enhanced toughness after thermoforming processes

Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2≥7.0−1.2×log (I2).

Process to make high density ethylene-based polymer compositions with high melt strength

A process for producing a composition comprising A) an ethylene-based polymer that has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.940 g/cc, and B) an ethylene homopolymer formed by polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene, using a free-radical, high pressure polymerization process includes adding component (A) to a molten stream of component (B) after component (B) exits the separator and before component (B) is solidified in the pelletizer. A polymerization configuration for producing the composition includes at least one reactor, at least one separator, at least one pelletizer, and a device used to feed component (A), in the molten state, to a molten stream of component (B) before the pelletizer. The composition has a ratio of the melt strength of the composition to the melt strength of component (B) is greater than or equal to 1.04 and a density of greater than 0.920 g/cc.

Polymer blends for use in multilayer structure and multilayer structures comprising the same

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having an acid content greater than 4 and up to 25 weight percent based on the weight of the copolymer and having a melt index (I2) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer comprises 45 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cm3 or more and having a melt index (I2) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 55 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

POLYMER MIX AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURE

MISTURAS POLIMÉRICAS PARA USO EM ESTRUTURA MULTICAMADAS E ESTRUTURAS MULTICAMADAS COMPREENDENDO AS MESMAS A presente invenção fornece misturas poliméricas que podem ser utilizadas em uma estrutura multicamada e estruturas multicamadas compreendendo uma ou mais camadas formadas a partir dessas misturas. Em um aspecto, uma mistura polimérica compreende um copolímero compreendendo etileno e pelo menos um de ácido acrílico e ácido metacrílico tendo um teor de ácido superior a 4 e até 25 por cento em peso com base no peso do copolímero e tendo um índice de fusão (I2) de 1 a 60 g/10 minutos, em que a quantidade total de copolímero de etileno ácido acrílico e copolímero de etileno ácido metacrílico compreende 45 a 99 por cento em peso da mistura baseado no peso total da mistura, e uma poliolefina com uma densidade de 0,870 g/cm3 ou mais e tendo um índice de fusão (I2) de 20 g/10 minutos ou menos, em que a poliolefina compreende 1 a 55 por cento em peso da mistura baseado no peso total da mistura. POLYMERIC MIXTURES FOR USE IN MULTILAYER STRUCTURES AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURES COMPRISING THE SAME The present invention provides polymeric blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having an acid content of greater than 4 and up to 25 weight percent based on the weight of the copolymer and having a melt index ( I2) from 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer comprises 45 to 99 weight percent of the mixture based on the total weight of the mixture, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cm 3 or more and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 55 percent by weight of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

Polymer blends for use in multilayer structure and multilayer structures comprising the same

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises an ionomer of a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having a melt index (I 2 ) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ionomer comprises 50 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cm 3 or more and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 50 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, wherein the polymer blend meets the following equation: 3.5<2.76−60*I 2(PO) +308*RVR+0.023*A<4.5 wherein I 2(PO) is the melt index (I 2 ) of the polyolefin, RVR is the relative viscosity ratio of the polyolefin to the ionomer (I 2(PO) /I 2(ionomer) ), and A is the weight percent of ionomer in the polymer blend based on the total weight of the blend.

Method for producing a sealable biaxially oriented polypropylene film for packaging

A method for manufacturing a surface-treated laminated film is provided. The produced film should include at least a surface treated polyolefin-containing resin layer with a flame or corona treated surface and a heat sealable resin layer having a storage shear modulus of 400,000 Pa or less at 100 rad/s at 121° C., 100,000 Pa or less at 10 rad/s at 121° C., and 5000 Pa or less at 1 rad/s at 121° C. The method may involve coextruding a laminated film that includes at least a polyolefin-containing resin layer and a heat sealable resin layer. The laminated film may be simultaneously stretched in machine and traverse direction, and subsequently surface treated to produce a surface-treated laminated film.

Ethylene-based polymers with improved melt strength and thermal stability

An ethylene-based polymer formed from reacting at least the following: ethylene and at least one asymmetrical polyene, of Structure 1, as described herein.

Ethylene-based polymer composition with branching and process for producing the same

The present disclosure provides a polymer composition. In an embodiment, an ethylene-based polymer composition is provided and is formed by high pressure (greater than or equal to 100 MPa), free-radical polymerization, by reacting: ethylene monomer and a mixture of hydrocarbon-based molecules, with each hydrocarbon-based molecule comprising three or more terminal alkene groups.

Thermoformed film compositions with enhanced toughness after thermoforming processes

Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2 ≥ 7.0 - 1.2 x log (I2).

THERMOFORMED FILM COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED HARDNESS AFTER THERMOFORMING PROCESSES

Se proporcionan formas de realización de las películas monocapa o multicapa termoformadas, en donde las películas monocapa o multicapa termoformadas comprenden una primera composición que comprende al menos un polímero a base de etileno, en donde la primera composición comprende un valor del índice de distribución de peso molecular de comonómero (MWCDI) mayor de 0,9, y una relación de índice de fusión (I₁₀/I₂) que cumple la siguiente ecuación: I₁₀/I₂ ³ 7,0 - 1,2 x log (I₂). Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a weight distribution index value molecular comonomer (MWCDI) greater than 0.9, and a melting index ratio (I₁₀ / I₂) that meets the following equation: I₁₀ / I₂ ³ 7.0 - 1.2 x log (I₂).

Composiciones de pelicula termoformada con tenacidad mejorada despues de procesos de termoformado.

Se proporcionan modalidades de películas monocapa o multicapa termoformadas, en donde las películas monocapa o multicapa termoformadas comprenden una primera composición que comprende al menos un polímero a base de etileno, en donde la primera composición comprende un valor de índice de distribución de peso molecular de comonómero (MWCDI) mayor de 0.9 y una relación de índice de fusión (I10/I2) que cumple con la siguiente ecuación: I10/I2 = 7.0 - 1.2 x log (I2).

Sealable biaxially oriented polypropylene film for packaging

Polymer compositions

THERE IS PROVIDED A POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING A FIRST POLYMER PHASE AND A SECOND POLYMER PHASE, WHEREIN: A) THE FIRST POLYMER PHASE COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MATRIX MODIFIED WITH AN ADHESIVE FUNCTIONAL GROUP OR A GROUP WHICH IS A PRECURSOR OF AN ADHESIVE FUNCTIONAL GROUP; AND B) THE SECOND POLYMER PHASE COMPRISES A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER CAPABLE OF ACTING AS A SELF-HEALING AGENT AND BEING CHEMICALLY REACTIVE ON HEALING OF THE POLYMER COMPOSITION.

Polymer blends for use in multilayer structure and multilayer structures comprising the same

The present invention provides polymer blends that can be used in a multilayer structure and to multilayer structures comprising one or more layers formed from such blends. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate having an acrylate content of 5 to 40 weight percent based on the weight of the copolymer and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 1 to 60 g/10 minutes, wherein the total amount of ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer and ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer comprises 45 to 99 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and a polyolefin having a density of 0.870 g/cm 3 or more and having a melt index (I 2 ) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the polyolefin comprises 1 to 55 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

Thermally stable binder resin composition and method for binding fibres

Utility monitoring and control system

A remote utility reading and control system includes a central utility use data bank which communicates by communications link with a plurality of relay modules located at power sub-distribution transformers. Each relay module separately addresses and communicates by PLC with a number of site units in its locality. The site units may include on/off controls for buildings, light systems or single pieces of equipment, or may include utility meters or real power meters. The PLC communication utilizes error checking and message verifying to acquire valid status or measurement signals, which are then transmitted to the central data bank. A CRC error code identifies faulty messages. After multiple interrogation, five responses are stored, and a message is confirmed only when three of five reponses are identical. Systems for electricity, water, and gas are described.

Utility monitoring and control system

A remote utility reading and control system includes a central utility use data bank which communicates by communications link with a plurality of relay modules located at power sub-distribution transformers. Each relay module separately addresses and communicates by PLC with a number of site units in its locality. The site units may include on/off controls for buildings, light systems or single pieces of equipment, or may include utility meters or real power meters. The PLC communication utilizes error checking and message verifying to acquire valid status or measurement signals, which are then transmitted to the central data bank. A CRC error code identifies faulty messages. After multiple interrogation, five responses are stored, and a message is confirmed only when three of five reponses are identical. Systems for electricity, water, and gas are described.

ANTI-C5 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES

PIPE CONNECTING ELEMENT, ESPECIALLY FOR PLASTIC PIPES

Accellerator Force Feedback Pedal (AFFP) as an assistance system for distance control in road traffic

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Regelung der Rückstellkraft einer Steuerungseinheit von Kraftfahrzeugen. Bei der Steuerungseinheit kann es sich beispielsweise um ein Gaspedal oder einen Gasgriff handeln, wobei eine Betätigung der Steuerungseinheit durch Aufbringen einer Betätigungskraft eine Auslenkung der Steuerungseinheit bewirkt. Auf die Steuerungseinheit wirkt eine Rückstellkraft, wobei die Rückstellkraft der Betätigungskraft entgegen und in Richtung der Ausgangslage der Steuerungseinheit gerichtet ist, und wobei die Steuerungseinheit um einen Auslenkungswinkel φ ausgelenkt ist. Dabei wird ein Sollwinkel φsoll der Auslenkung der Steuerungseinheit durch einen Regelkreis, sowie eine aktuellen Auslenkung φist der Steuerungseinheit bestimmt. In Abhängigkeit der Differenz von aktueller Auslenkung φist und Sollwinkel φsoll, wird die Rückstellkraft auf die Steuerungseinheit moduliert. The invention relates to a method for regulating the restoring force of a control unit of motor vehicles. The control unit may be, for example, an accelerator pedal or a throttle, wherein an actuation of the control unit by applying an actuating force causes a deflection of the control unit. A restoring force acts on the control unit, the restoring force of the actuation force being directed counter to and in the direction of the starting position of the control unit, and the control unit being deflected by a deflection angle φ. In this case, a desired angle φsoll of the deflection of the control unit by a control loop, and a current deflection φist the control unit is determined. Depending on the difference between actual deflection φ actual and setpoint angle φ setpoint, the restoring force is modulated onto the control unit.

Device for generating an additional restoring force at the gas pedal and method for the operation thereof

The invention relates to a device for generating an additional restoring force at the gas pedal for motor vehicles, wherein a position change of the gas pedal with respect to the starting position thereof, which change is brought about by a corresponding actuating force against a restoring force, results in an increase in the driving force of the driving motor, and wherein a restoring force brings the gas pedal back in the direction of the starting position thereof as the actuating force decreases, and wherein an actuator is provided, which applies an additional restoring force acting in the restoring direction of the gas pedal. The present invention further relates to a method for the operation of said device. In order to drive the motor vehicle in an energy-efficient manner, according to the invention the amount of the additional restoring force (F) on the gas pedal (1) is designed such that the gas pedal (1) assumes a position that shifts the operating point of the driving motor into a range having higher efficiency. To this end, acceleration travel, constant travel or deceleration travel is detected depending on the traffic situation, and the additional restoring force (F) on the gas pedal (1) is designed such that the motor vehicle can be driven more energy-efficiently.

Accelerator-pedal unit for motor vehicles

The present invention relates to an accelerator-pedal unit for motor vehicles, wherein a positional change, brought about by a corresponding actuating force, in the pedal plate with respect to the initial position thereof, counter to a restoring force of a restoring spring, leads to an increase in the driving power of the engine and, in the case of a decreasing actuating force, the restoring force of the restoring spring conveys the pedal plate back in the direction of the initial position thereof. In order to impart haptic information to the vehicle driver, the present invention provides that an externally actuable electromechanical actuator (5, 15) is provided which actuates an element (2, 22) in such a way that a vibration or a knock can be sensed on the pedal plate (3) by the vehicle driver.

Accelerator pedal unit for motor vehicles

An accelerator pedal unit (1) for motor vehicles, having an accelerator pedal (11) for controlling a propulsion force of a motor vehicle engine, and a return spring, wherein a change in position of the accelerator pedal (11) in relation to the starting position thereof, said change in position being brought about by a corresponding actuating force, counter to a return force of the return spring leads to an increase in the driving force of the engine and, as the actuating force eases off, the return force of the return spring conveys the accelerator pedal (11) back in the direction of the starting position thereof, characterized by a friction device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for producing a frictional force acting in addition to the return force. As an alternative, an electromechanical main actuator (18) can be used for producing an additional return force (F Additional ) which is variably controllable by means of a control unit (12).

Method for operating an accelerator pedal unit according to DE 10 2013 209 370.5

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Fahrpedaleinheit gemäß der DE 10 2013 209 370.5 beschrieben. Eine solche Fahrpedaleinheit ist versehen mit einer Rückstellfeder, wobei eine durch eine entsprechende Betätigungskraft herbeigeführte Lageänderung des Fahrpedals gegenüber seiner Ausgangslage entgegen einer Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder zu einer Erhöhung der Antriebskraft des Motors führt und bei nachlassender Betätigungskraft die Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder das Fahrpedal in Richtung seiner Ausgangslage zurückbefördert. Mit einem elektromechanischen Hauptaktuator (18) wird an zumindest einem Stößel (24, 114) eine mittels einer Steuereinheit (12) variabel steuerbare zusätzlichen Rückstellkraft (FZusatz) erzeugt, wobei eine auf zumindest einen der Stößel (24, 114) wirkende Reibvorrichtung (100) zum Erzeugen einer als zusätzlich zur Rückstellkraft wirkenden Reibungskraft vorgesehen ist, wobei die Reibvorrichtung einen bistabilen Hilfsaktuator aufweist, welcher die Reibvorrichtung wahlweise aktiviert beziehungsweise deaktiviert. Zur Aufrechterhaltung einer gewünschten Rückstellkraft aktiviert die Steuereinheit (12) die Reibvorrichtung mittels des Hilfsaktuators und wird daraufhin die Bestromung des Hauptaktuators (18) reduziert. A method for operating an accelerator pedal unit according to DE 10 2013 209 370.5 is described. Such an accelerator pedal unit is provided with a return spring, wherein a brought about by a corresponding actuating force change in position of the accelerator pedal against its initial position against a restoring force of the return spring leads to an increase in the driving force of the engine and with decreasing actuating force, the restoring force of the return spring, the accelerator pedal in the direction of its initial position , With an electromechanical main actuator (18), at least one plunger (24, 114) generates a controllable additional restoring force (Faddition) controllable by a control unit (12), wherein a friction device ...

Method for operating an accelerator pedal unit

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Fahrpedaleinheit, wie diese beispielsweise durch die nicht vorveröffentlichte DE 10 2013 209 370.5 beschrieben wird. Eine solche Fahrpedaleinheit ist versehen mit einer Rückstellfeder, wobei eine durch eine entsprechende Betätigungskraft herbeigeführte Lageänderung des Fahrpedals gegenüber seiner Ausgangslage entgegen einer Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder zu einer Erhöhung der Antriebskraft des Motors führt und bei nachlassender Betätigungskraft die Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder das Fahrpedal in Richtung seiner Ausgangslage zurückbefördert. Mit einem elektromechanischen Hauptaktuator (18) wird an zumindest einem Stößel (24, 114) eine mittels einer Steuereinheit (12) variabel steuerbare zusätzlichen Rückstellkraft (FZusatz) erzeugt, wobei eine auf zumindest einen der Stößel (24, 114) wirkende Reibvorrichtung (100) zum Erzeugen einer als zusätzlich zur Rückstellkraft wirkenden Reibungskraft vorgesehen ist, wobei die Reibvorrichtung einen bistabilen Hilfsaktuator aufweist, welcher die Reibvorrichtung wahlweise aktiviert beziehungsweise deaktiviert. Zur Aufrechterhaltung einer gewünschten Rückstellkraft aktiviert die Steuereinheit (12) die Reibvorrichtung mittels des Hilfsaktuators und wird daraufhin die Bestromung des Hauptaktuators (18) reduziert.

Accelerator force feedback pedal (AFFP) as assistance system for distance control in traffic

A driver of a vehicle applies an actuation force to an accelerator device such as an accelerator pedal or a twist-grip throttle of the vehicle to deflect the accelerator device to an actual deflection angle (φ act ), which is detected. A restoring force acts on the accelerator device opposite the actuation force. An electronic controller determines a nominal deflection angle (φ nom ) to which the accelerator device shall be deflected, based on inputs such as an actual speed of the subject vehicle, a relative speed of the subject vehicle relative to a leading vehicle driving ahead of the subject vehicle, an actual distance of the subject vehicle to the leading vehicle, and a nominal distance at which the subject vehicle shall follow the leading vehicle. The restoring force on the accelerator device is modulated as a function of the difference between the actual deflection angle (φ act ) and the nominal deflection angle (φ nom ).

Device for generating an additional restoring force on the accelerator pedal and method for its operation

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung einer zusätzlichen Rückstellkraft am Gaspedal für Kraftfahrzeuge, wobei eine durch eine entsprechende Betätigungskraft herbeigeführte Lageänderung des Gaspedals gegenüber seiner Ausgangslage entgegen einer Rückstellkraft zu einer Erhöhung der Antriebskraft des Antriebsmotors führt und bei nachlassender Betätigungskraft eine Rückstellkraft das Gaspedal in Richtung seiner Ausgangslage zurückbefördert und wobei ein Stellglied vorgesehen ist, das eine in Rückstellungsrichtung des Gaspedals wirkende zusätzliche Rückstellkraft aufbringt. Außerdem betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zu deren Betrieb. Zur energieeffizienten Führung des Kraftfahrzeugs ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Größe der zusätzlichen Rückstellkraft (F) auf das Gaspedal (1) derart gestaltet wird, dass das Gaspedal (1) eine Stellung einnimmt, die den Betriebspunkt des Antriebsmotors in einen Bereich mit höherem Wirkungsgrad verschiebt. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass in Abhängigkeit der Verkehrssituation eine Beschleunigungsfahrt, eine Konstantfahrt oder eine Verzögerungsfahrt erkannt wird und die zusätzliche Rückstellkraft (F) auf das Gaspedal (1) derart gestaltet wird, dass das Kraftfahrzeug energieeffizient geführt wird. The invention relates to a device for generating an additional restoring force on the accelerator pedal for motor vehicles, wherein a brought about by a corresponding actuation force change in position of the accelerator pedal against its initial position against a restoring force to increase the driving force of the drive motor and with decreasing actuation force a restoring force the accelerator pedal in the direction of his Starting position returned and wherein an actuator is provided which applies an acting in the return direction of the accelerator pedal additional restoring force. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for their operation. For energy-efficient guidance of the motor vehicle, the ...

Accelerator pedal unit for motor vehicles

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Fahrpedaleinheit für Kraftfahrzeuge, wobei eine durch eine entsprechende Betätigungskraft herbeigeführte Lageänderung der Pedalplatte gegenüber seiner Ausgangslage entgegen einer Rückstellkraft einer Rückstellfeder zu einer Erhöhung der Antriebskraft des Motors führt und bei nachlassender Betätigungskraft die Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder die Pedalplatte in Richtung seiner Ausgangslage zurückbefördert. Um dem Fahrzeugführer haptische Informationen zu übermitteln, sieht die vorliegende Erfindung vor, dass ein fremdansteuerbarer elektromechanischer Aktuator (5, 15) vorgesehen ist, der ein Element (2, 22) derart betätigt, dass für den Fahrzeugführer eine Vibration oder ein Klopfen an der Pedalplatte (3) spürbar ist. The present invention relates to an accelerator pedal unit for motor vehicles, wherein a brought about by a corresponding actuating force change in position of the pedal plate against its initial position against a restoring force of a return spring leads to an increase in the driving force of the motor and with decreasing actuating force, the restoring force of the return spring, the pedal plate in the direction of its initial position , In order to convey to the driver haptic information, the present invention provides that a externally controllable electromechanical actuator (5, 15) is provided, which actuates an element (2, 22) such that for the vehicle driver, a vibration or a knock on the pedal plate (3) is noticeable.

Accelerator pedal unit for motor vehicles

Fahrpedaleinheit (1) für Kraftfahrzeuge, aufweisend ein Fahrpedal (11) zum Steuern einer Antriebskraft eines Motors eines Kraftfahrzeugs, eine Rückstellfeder, wobei eine durch eine entsprechende Betätigungskraft herbeigeführte Lageänderung des Fahrpedals (11) gegenüber seiner Ausgangslage entgegen einer Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder zu einer Erhöhung der Antriebskraft des Motors führt und bei nachlassender Betätigungskraft die Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder das Fahrpedal (11) in Richtung seiner Ausgangslage zurückbefördert, gekennzeichnet durch eine Reibvorrichtung (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) zum Erzeugen einer als zusätzlich zur Rückstellkraft wirkenden Reibungskraft. Alternativ kann ein elektromechanischer Hauptaktuator (18) zum Erzeugen einer mittels einer Steuereinheit (12) variabel steuerbaren zusätzlichen Rückstellkraft (F Zusatz ) verwendet werden.

Accelerator pedal unit for motor vehicles

DEVICE TO CONFORM CABLE ROLLS.

Dispositivo para conformar rollos de cable, siendo del tipo de rollos que están estructurados en base a una bobina en la que se enrolla el cable de un número variable de pares, así como de longitud, de forma que el dispositivo comprende una bobina (1) de soporte de montaje en la correspondiente máquina bobinadora (2), cuya bobina (1) de soporte presenta un cuerpo discoidal (3) desmontable y en su cuerpo central tubular (4) monta un núcleo (5) tubular de cartón sobre el que se enrolla el cable (6) con un diámetro mínimo de 6 mm. Device for forming cable rolls, being of the type of rolls that are structured based on a coil in which the cable of a variable number of pairs, as well as of length, is wound, so that the device comprises a coil (1) of mounting support in the corresponding winding machine (2), whose support coil (1) has a removable disk body (3) and in its central tubular body (4) mounts a cardboard tubular core (5) on which Wind the cable (6) with a minimum diameter of 6 mm.

Nasal cannula

Nasal cannula device molded of a soft, flexible material includes a tubular member which supports a pair of integral cannula extensions. Openings at each end of the tubular member provide alternative connection points for an oxygen supply tube. An arch-like nose bridge engageable band member integrally attached to the tubular member outwardly of the cannula extensions has a layer of adhesive on its under surface for anchoring the cannula to the patient''s nose.

A flanged bearing ring for the hub of a motor vehicle wheel

A flanged bearing ring (11) has a tubular core (20) of steel and an outer flange (13) of a light metal in which there are formed axial through bores (14) for accommodating bolts for mounting a wheel to the ring (11); fixed in each bore (14) is a steel insert (30) which forms a threaded inner cylindrical cavity (31) extending between two opposite faces (15, 16) of the flange (13), and one or two transverse shoulders (35, 36) which are in contact with the material of the flange (13) so as to oppose relative axial movements of the steel insert (30) with respect to the flange (13).

Flanged bearing ring for the hub of a motor vehicle wheel

A flanged bearing ring has a tubular core of steel and an outer flange of a light metal in which there are formed axial through bores for accommodating bolts for mounting a wheel to the ring; fixed in each bore is a steel insert which forms a threaded inner cylindrical cavity extending between two opposite faces of the flange, and one or two transverse shoulders which are in contact with the material of the flange so as to oppose relative axial movements of the steel insert with respect to the flange.

Methods for the joint wrapping of bags with their contents, applying machine and packet of bags containing “snack” thus obtained

A machine for forming a bale including a plurality of bags includes a conveyor for conveying each of the bags to an inlet opening. A film feeder is positioned adjacent the inlet opening, along with a former for forming a sleeve from the film adjacent to the inlet opening. Means for pushing, such as a pusher, is provided for pushing the bags into the sleeve. Related methods are also disclosed.

Apparatus for grading objects such as pieces of fruit or the like according to weight

Apparatus for automatically grading objects, in particular pieces of fruit, according to weight, comprising at least one weighing chain fitted with elements (17) for supporting the fruit (F) and which can move with respect to a set of scales (8) between a feed station (1) and a discharge station (2), characterised in that the elements (17) for supporting the fruit comprise fingers (18) which receive the fruit to be graded, two successive support elements ensuring that a piece of fruit (F) to be graded is brought onto the scales (8), each support element (17) being hinged to the weighing chain at the opposite end from the fingers (18) and comprising, at the base of the fingers (18), a foot (21) which is supported on a guiding mechanism (22) extending along the weighing chain or on the scales (8), the guiding mechanism having a gap (24) in which the scales (8) are placed.

Iron comprising an iron housing and a liquid container

The invention relates to an iron comprising an iron housing (2), a liquid container (3), the rear section (21) of the iron housing (2) having an opening (23) for filling the liquid container (3) and a pressure equalisation device, which is designed to equalise the pressure between the liquid container (3) and the area surrounding the iron (1). The pressure equalisation device includes an air conduction channel (5), a first end region (51) of which (5) is guided in the front region (30) of the liquid container (3) and a second end region (53) of which (5) extends into the rear section (21) of the iron housing (2) and emerges from said section (21) of the iron housing (2).

Adeno-associated virus vectors for the delivery of therapeutics

Provided herein are methods for selectively delivering therapeutics to the eye using AAV vectors. For example, the cornea can be specifically targeted using the methods described. Also provided herein are compositions comprising AAV vectors packaged with CRISPR complexes, which can be delivered directly to the eye, for example the cornea, and in particular the cornea endothelium. Diseases and conditions comprising abnormalities or deterioration of tissues in the eye, such as the cornea endothelium (e.g. FECD), can be treated using the methods and compositions described herein.

Spindle cover

A cord winder spindle cover housing, wherein the housing is mountable onto a spindle, and said housing has (i) a drive portion for receiving a cord that controls the extension and retraction of a blind and (ii) at least one opening through which the cord passes, the opening defined by at least one converging surface in the direction of the cord entering the housing towards the drive portion.

METHOD AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXTRUSION OF FOOD PASTA

E' descritto un metodo secondo il quale l'impasto alimentare da estrudere, viene lavorato in una pluralità di fasi successive e a pressioni crescenti di fase in fase lasciando riposare l'impasto tra una fase e la successiva alla pressione attuale raggiunta.

Methods and compositions for modulating t-type calcium channels

The present invention provides methods and compositions for the modulation of activity of T-type calcium 2+ channels. Included is a method for treatment, inhibition or prevention of pain perception in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an amount of an inhibitor of T-type Ca2+ channel activity or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof effective to treat, inhibit or prevent pain perception in the subject.

Cured or cured and fermented meat product fuet type low fat and salt

Producto cárnico curado o curado y fermentado tipo fuet bajo en grasa y sal.#La presente invención se refiere a un procedimiento para la obtención de productos cárnicos embutidos curados o curados y fermentados y sometidos a deshidratación que comprende: (a) mezclar carne magra picada junto con una sal nitrificadora de curado donde, en caso de que el producto cárnico a obtener sea curado y fermentado, la mezcla es suplementada con al menos un cultivo iniciador; (b) incorporar un análogo de grasa de bajo poder calórico, previamente picado, en una cantidad comprendida entre el 5 y el 15% en peso, continuando con la mezcla en condiciones de vacío sin sobrepasar una temperatura de 0ºC a 2ºC; (c) llenado de la mezcla anteriormente obtenida en tripa natural o artificial; (d) finalmente, el producto obtenido en la etapa anterior es sometido a un proceso de curación o curación y fermentación. Es asimismo objeto de la invención el producto obtenido a partir de dicho proceso, así como el análogo de bajo poder calorífico utilizado en el mismo.

SEALING DEVICE FOR BEARING BEARINGS, ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE HUB BEARING, AND ASSOCIATED HUB BEARING.

Un dispositif d'étanchéité (5) pouvant être inséré entre une bague extérieure fixe (2) et une bague intérieure tournante (3) d'un palier ou d'une unité de palier de moyeu, comprenant un premier flasque en forme de C (10) porté par la bague intérieure et un second flasque en forme de L (11) porté par la bague extérieure; dans lequel le premier flasque comporte un premier élément annulaire d'étanchéité (15) comprenant une première lèvre annulaire (20) qui s'étend axialement en porte à faux depuis la partie de bride (13) du second flasque dans une position faisant face à une partie de manchon radialement externe (19) du premier flasque et une seconde lèvre annulaire (21), élastiquement déformable, qui est disposée radialement à l'intérieur de la première lèvre (20) et qui coopère en contact avec une partie de manchon radialement interne (16) du premier flasque, qui porte un deuxième élément d'étanchéité (24) comprenant une troisième lèvre annulaire (25), qui s'étend axialement en porte à faux à partir du premier flasque et en direction du deuxième flasque, et qui est radialement interposé entre la première (20) et la deuxième (21) lèvre. A sealing device (5) insertable between a fixed outer ring (2) and a rotating inner ring (3) of a bearing or hub bearing unit, comprising a first C-shaped flange ( 10) carried by the inner ring and a second L-shaped flange (11) carried by the outer ring; wherein the first flange comprises a first annular sealing member (15) comprising a first annular lip (20) which extends axially cantilevered from the flange portion (13) of the second flange in a facing position to a radially outer sleeve portion (19) of the first flange and a second elastically deformable annular lip (21) which is disposed radially inside the first lip (20) and which cooperates in contact with a sleeve portion radially internal portion (16) of the first flange, which carries a second sealing element (24) comprising a third annular lip ...

An apparatus for making tortellini, ravioli, and the like stuffed pasta products on a commercial scale

An apparatus is disclosed which comprises, in a line arrangement, a sheet dough severing station (1) for cutting off plural portions off the sheet dough, and a plurality of "tortellini" forming stations (2), being structurally and operationally independent of one another, a belt conveyor (4) equipped with plates (10) and extending throughout the aggregate of said severing (1) and forming (2) stations, each plate (10) of the belt conveyor (4) being formed with recesses (11) laid in a number of lines equal to the number of the forming stations (2).

An apparatus for making tortellini, ravioli, and the like stuffed pasta products on a commercial scale

Phase change memory device and method of operation

A phase change memory device includes two portions with local bitlines connected to memory cells. A reading stage is configured to read logic data stored by the first and second memory cells. A first main bitline extends between the reading stage and the first local bitlines and a first main switch is coupled between the first main bitline and reading stage and likewise for the second portion. Local switches are associated with respective ones of the local bitlines. A first reference signal generator is coupled to the reading stage. The phase change memory device is configured to operate in a first reading mode, in which the logic data stored by the first memory cell is read by the reading stage by comparison with the reference signal.

Method for the manufacturing of an airtight, recyclable and biodegradable package

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE 1) METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF AN AIRTIGHT, RECYCLABLE AND BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGE wherein each package is characterized in that it has lateral walls which form a tube, bottom folding walls which by means of folds and folding lines close one of the ends of said tube making a container for a product, that is the load of the package, and top walls which - with their corresponding folds and folding lines - close the other end of the tube, so that the packed product is occluded inside ; characterized in that a cardboard sheet (a) is stamped to mark the folding lines which limit the lateral walls, the top walls and the bottom of the package, as well as the adhesive bands; said sheet is sterilized; a fast-drying adhesive substance is applied on the adhesive bands between the walls; the cardborad sheet is folded so that the adhesive bands overlap in pairs so that the lateral walls form a tube; the ends are closed by folding the bottom walls making a flat base; and after filling the package with the product, the top walls are closed likewise; the adhesive in the adhesive bands is activated and therefore the filled airtight package is finally closed.

STEAM IRON.

Se conocen planchas de vapor con un cuerpo de plancha (2) realizado al menos en dos partes, con una parte del cuerpo frontal (3) para soportar una fuente de luz (6), a través de cuyo primer orificio (311a) la fuente de luz (6) emite luz y una tobera de pulverizado de agua (7) dispuesta en la cara frontal, caracterizada porque la parte del cuerpo (3) está realizada por lo menos con un segundo orificio (311b) en el que va colocada la tobera de pulverizado de agua (7). Steam irons are known with an iron body (2) made at least in two parts, with a part of the front body (3) to support a light source (6), through whose first hole (311a) the source of light (6) emits light and a water spray nozzle (7) disposed on the front face, characterized in that the body part (3) is made with at least a second hole (311b) in which the water spray nozzle (7).

Gaming machine

Polymer blends comprising post-consumer recycled resin

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin formulations comprising: PCR resin comprising a blend of polyethylene recovered from post-consumer material, pre-consumer material, or combinations thereof; and virgin polyethylene resin formulation, wherein the virgin polyethylene resin formulation comprises: a density from 0.910 to 0.950 g/cc, an improved comonomer content distribution (iCCD) wt. fraction greater than 30 wt.% at a temperature range of 35 to 90 °C, and an iCCD wt. fraction greater than 8 wt.% at a temperature range of 99 to 115 °C. The PCR resin formulation comprises an overall density of from 0.910 to 0.930 g/cc; an iCCD second elution peak occurring at a temperature greater than 99 °C; an iCCD wt. fraction greater than 6 wt.% at a temperature range of 99 to 115 °C; and an iCCD wt. fraction greater than 60 wt.% at a temperature range of 35 to 90 °C.

Rapid deexcitation system for synchronous machines with indirect excitation

The invention relates to a rapid deexcitation system for synchronous machines (1) with indirect excitation by means of an excitation machine (2) and rotating rectifier bridge (8) comprising: - a deexcitation impedance (10) connected between the field winding (5) of the synchronous machine (1) and the rotating rectifier bridge (8); - a controller (9) connected in parallel with the deexcitation impedance (10); - a control circuit (11) of the controller (9) configured to: .cndot. keep the controller (9) closed such that the rotating rectifier bridge (8) directly feeds the field winding (5) of the synchronous machine (1) during normal operation of the synchronous machine (1); .cndot. open the controller (9) such that the deexcitation impedance (10) remains in series with the field winding (5) and with the rotating rectifier bridge (8) when the synchronous machine is to be deexcited.

Anti-c5 antibodies and uses thereof

The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g. , a half-life of more than 10 days.

Method for producing a leno or cross weaving texture

A method for producing a leno or cross weaving texture in which, alternatingly with successive weft insertions, a first warp thread, also said "crossing-­thread" (4), gets crossed with at least one second warp thread on the one side and on the other one side relatively to said at least one second warp thread, also said "stationary-thread" (7), with said crossing-thread being moved both transversely and perpendicularly to the weaving plane (C), and said stationary-thread being only moved perpendicularly to the weaving plane. The method comprises the steps of: ■ providing a line segment (10) connecting, upstream a beating reed (12), two planes perpendicular to the weaving plane and laying: the one plane, on one side of the stationary thread (7), and the other one plane on the other side of the stationary thread, with both of said planes being parallel to said stationary thread; ■ then inclining said line segment (10) so as to cause said line segment to cross the weaving plane alternatively on the one side and on the other side of said stationary thread (7), ■ shifting the crossing-thread (4) in a vertical direction relatively to the weaving plane and above the line segment (10) which is being inclined, so that the crossing-thread, by coming to rest against the inclined line segment at least when said inclined line segment crosses the weaving plane on one of the two half-planes into which said weaving plane is subdivided by the stationary-thread (7), is caused to slide towards this same half-plane, so as to get crossed with the stationary-thread, and produce the leno or cross weaving texture.

Household appliance devices i.e. induction hob devices, have cables connected with shielding elements in operating condition, where shielding elements comprise deformation sections for electrically connecting cables with shielding elements

The devices (20, 30) have cables (24, 34) connected with shielding elements (22, 32) in an operating condition. The shielding elements comprise deformation sections (26, 36) for electrically connecting the cables with the shielding elements. The shielding elements shield a household appliance power electronic unit (16) from a household appliance heating unit (14) i.e. household appliance induction heating unit. One of the cables has a plug contact at an end that is turned away from one of the shielding elements, where the contact is connected with a ground connection of the electronic unit. The shielding elements are designed as elements for transmitting electromagnetic waves. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a household appliance device.

Water dosage device for a steam iron

A water dosage device (11, 31, 43) for a water tank (9) is described. The water dosage device is configured for controlling a flow of water supplied by the water tank. The water dosage device comprising a base plate with an opening (13, 40) therein and a tubular element (12, 44) with an outer wall (17, 45) and a hollow interior (18, 49), the outer wall comprising at least one cut-out (21). The opening is configured for movably accommodating the tubular element, with the opening being configured for slidably encompassing an outer surface of the tubular element. The tubular element is movable to a dispensing position relative to the opening, wherein in the dispensing position, the at least one cut-out is partly or completely exposed to the water tank, wherein a dispensing flow path is provided from the water tank via the exposed part of the at least one cut-out and the hollow interior of the tubular element. Furthermore, the tubular element is movable to a cleaning position relative to the opening, wherein in the cleaning position, the tubular element is in a pulled-out position relative to the opening, wherein the opening is released and via the opening, a cleaning flow path for supplying an augmented flow of water is provided. Preferably, the tubular element is movable to a shut-off position relative to the opening, wherein in the shut-off position, none of the at least one cut-out is exposed to the water tank and no flow of water is supplied by the water tank.

Ironing station and base for an ironing station

The invention discloses an ironing station (1) having an iron (2) and having a base (4) which has a portable holder (6) for setting down the iron (2) at a distance from the base (4) on a support (8), wherein the holder (6) has at least one spacer (30) for spacing a setting-down surface (12), which faces a soleplate of the iron (2), apart from the support (8), wherein an intermediate space (34) between the holder (6) and the support (8) is laterally open at least in sections, and the base (4) has a pocket (72), which is in the form of a recess, for introducing the at least one spacer (30) when positioning the holder (6) on the base (4), and a base (4) for use in an ironing station (1) of this kind. The invention is suitable, in particular, for reliably setting down an iron (2) on a base (4) of an ironing station (1) and on a support (8) at a distance from the base (4).

Inductor comprising a litz wire that is rolled up so as to form a spiral-shaped induction coil

The invention relates to an inductor (6) comprising a litz wire that is rolled up so as to form a spiral-shaped induction coil (17) and is provided with a number of intertwined, electrically conductive wires (30). Said litz wire (28) is embodied as a flat strip (29).

Apparatus for making tortellini, ravioli, and the like stuffed pasta products on a commercial scale

ABSTRACT An apparatus is disclosed which comprises, in a line arrangement, a sheet dough severing station (1) for cutting off plural portions off the sheet dough, and a plurality of "tortellini" forming stations (2), being structurally and operationally independent of one another, a belt conveyor (4) equipped with plates (10) and extending throughout the aggregate of said severing (1) and forming (2) stations, each plate (10) of the belt conveyor (4) being formed with recesses (11) laid in a number of lines equal to the number of the forming stations (2). (Fig. 1)

Arrangement for inductor of induction field for heat generating cooking appliance, has magnetic base network element and carrier for magnetic base network element

The arrangement has a magnetic base network element (5) and a carrier for the magnetic base network element, where the carrier has a hollow, in which the base network element is positioned. The carrier has a holding element for holding the base network element in the hollow, by which the holding element is engaged from behind in a retentive manner. An independent claim is also included for a method for mounting a carrier.

Electrical conductive element

A conductive element suitable for the transmission of an electrical operating signal to a detonator, which conductive element comprises a conductive filler homogeneously dispersed in a polymer matrix.

Autonomous painting robot

Support device for cutting templates

The support device for cutting templates comprises a panel (2) with an essentially rectangular shape and presenting along the longitudinal sides respective raised rims (3) that serve as guides for sliding it into a cutting machine. The longitudinal rims (3) are fitted with an edge (4) that is folded towards the centre of the panel (2), presenting the respective bevels (5) at the opposite ends in the corners. The panel (2) has a front rim (6) produced by folding the same panel (2) in a single piece and destined to function as the support device's handle.

A length adjustable support fitting for blind systems

A length adjustable fitting (100) for blind systems, including a housing (102) and a drive member (104) fitted to said housing (102); a core component including a core member (106) shaped for engaging a drive portion of said drive member (104), the core component including a support portion shaped for engaging a support member (108) for supporting said fitting (100); wherein, the selective adjustment of the drive member (104) relative to the housing (102) moves the core member (106) along an axis to a different position relative to the housing (102), wherein at each said position, the drive member (104) engages the core member (106) to resist movement of the core member (106) along the axis from said position relative to said housing (102).

Circumferential displacement sucker rod tong

A sucker rod tong assembly for fastening together sucker rods to rod couplings used in oil wells that is comprised of a two stage mechanical drive mechanism. The first stage fastens the upper sucker rod connection into the lower sucker rod connection. The first stage is limited in mechanical ability to tighten the connection to a pre-set shoulder torque value. The second stage is then hydraulically sequenced and mechanically, using a linear gear drive mechanism in operational connection with the main tong pinion gear rotates the connection through a fixed circumferential displacement to a mechanical stop.

Method for operating a washing machine and washing machine

A washing machine has a drum, a sump underneath the drum, a water circulation including an extractible drawer for introducing detergent or additives, the water circulation being in fluid connection to detecting means for detecting microfibers or contamination in the water and a circulation pump and pipes for circulating water. A method for its operation comprises the steps of branching off an amount of water circulating in the circulation and transporting it to the detecting means for being analyzed and analyzing the water in the detecting means. Depending on the result of this analysis, a filtering process with filtering means for filtering out the microfibers from the water is activated. The microfibers that have been filtered out can be collected and then removed easily from the washing machine.

Domestic appliance packaging device

The apparatus comprises packaging unit (10) comprising bearing dampers (14a,14b,14i,14k,14l) that are connected to downstream of bearing dampers (16a-16e,16l,16m) for partial fixing of a domestic appliance. The dampers are partially deformed irreversibly by damping process and are located on damper plate (22). The packaging unit is made of polystyrene. An independent claim is included for a method for manufacturing a packaging apparatus for domestic appliance.

Low-fat and low-salt fuet-style cured or cured and fermented meat product

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining sausage meat products that are cured or cured and fermented, and subjected to dehydration, comprising: (a) mixing minced lean meat together with a nitrifying curing salt where, if the desired meat product is cured and fermented, the mixture is supplemented with at least one starter culture; (b) incorporating a previously minced low calorific-power fat analog, in an amount comprised between 5 and 15% by weight, followed by mixing in vacuum conditions without exceeding a temperature of 0°C to 2°C; (c) stuffing the previously obtained mixture into natural or artificial casing; (d) finally, the product obtained in the preceding stage is subjected to a curing or curing and fermentation process. The product obtained by means of said process, as well as the low calorific-power analog used in the same are likewise objects of the invention.

Household appliance comprising a liquid tank

A household appliance (10) is disclosed which comprises a liquid tank (12), wherein the tank is adapted for translational movement between a use position in which the tank is positioned within a5 housing (15) of the household appliance and a servicing positon in which the tank is at least partially extracted from the housing, the household appliance further comprises biasing means (30) for biasing the tank towards the servicing position, and releasable latch means (36; 38; 58) for selectively arresting10 the tank in the use position or releasing the tank for movement towards the servicing position. In accordance with the invention: the household appliance (10) further comprises a carriage (24) associated to the tank (12) and configured for translational15 movement along guide means (28) provided in the housing (15); the biasing means (30) comprises a spring element configured to be loaded when the tank (12) is moved from the servicing position towards the use position; and the latch means comprises:20 - a catch (36) provided at the carriage, - a locking member (38; 58) located at the housing (15)which in the use position of the tank (12) engages the catch (36) to arrest the tank in the use position, and - release means (40; 62) for disengaging the locking member25 from the catch (36).

FABRIC TAPE FOR WOVEN ZIPPERS

Spindle cover

A cord winder spindle cover housing, wherein the housing is mountable onto a spindle, and said housing has (i) a drive portion for receiving a cord that controls the extension and retraction of a blind and (ii) at least one opening through which the cord passes, the opening defined by a pair of spaced but opposing convex surfaces.

Transforming a trained artificial intelligence model into a trustworthy artificial intelligence model

The present invention relates to a computerimplemented method and a system for transforming a trained artificial intelligence model into a trustworthy artificial intelligence model, with- providing the trained artificial intelligence model via a user interface of a webservice platform,- providing a validation data set, which is based on training data of the trained artificial intelligence model,- generating generic samples by a computing component of the webservice platform based on the validation data set,- transforming the trained artificial intelligence model by optimizing a calibration based on the generic samples.The transformation of the AI model is performed by a computing component of the web service platform. The input, i.e. the trained artificial intelligence model as well as a validation data set, is provided therefor to the computing component via a user interface of the web service platform. Such a user interface can be implemented by any applicable frontend, for example by a web app.

Distributor pump sensitive to pressure for squeeze-type deformable bottles

Una polpetta erogatrice a pistone, utilizzabile per esempio con flaconi deformabili tipo squeeze (10), dotata di un pistone erogatore (22) disposto in una camera collegabile ad un condotto di mandata e ad un condotto di aspirazione (29) di un fluido (30) contenuto nel flacone (10), comprendente un apparato moltiplicatore di pressione (16, 23, 24) in grado di trasformare la pressione provocata all'interno del flacone, per effetto della sua deformazione, in una forza sufficiente a far effettuare al pistone erogatore (22) la corsa di erogazione.

Method, control and system for controlling an accelerator force feedback pedal (affp) as assistance system for distance or speed control in traffic

Rotary hosiery processing appts.

Iron soleplate, in particular for a steam iron

The present invention relates to an iron soleplate (10) and to a method for the production thereof, in particular for a steam iron (1), the surface (11) of which provided for placement on objects to be iron consists of anodized aluminum and/or is coated with an anodized aluminum layer. In order to improve the ironing and gliding properties, a raised enamel graphics element (20) is applied to the anodized aluminum surface (11), which element can preferably contain color pigments of a silicate dye, in which in particular the silicon components were replaced with aluminum. The present invention surprisingly improves the prior art of iron soleplates (10), wherein at least the surface (11) consists of anodized aluminum.

Threaded connection device for pipes

Threaded connection device for pipes including a cylindrical sleeve (2) having, at both its ends, fasteners (4) for the connection with a flexible pipe, two internally threaded rings (10, 10') each one screwing on one end of the sleeve (2). Said rings have a circular rim (11) for the seaming and the compression of the pipe around the said sleeve (2) fasteners (4). Said sleeve (2), in connection with the ring (10, 10') thread, has a thread part having a pitch multiple as to the thread pitch of the ring itself.