CARDIAC DEVICE

Un dispositif cardiaque comprend un accéléromètre (4), et un filtre (6) agencé pour débruiter un signal SCG tiré de l'accéléromètre (4), ainsi qu'un calculateur (8) agencé pour appliquer un modèle thoraco-cardiovasculaire au signal issu du filtre (6) et en tirer au moins un indicateur (CI) d'activité cardiaque.

HEADLIGHT OF VEHICLE AND ITS MANUFACTORING PROCESS

METHOD FOR OBTAINING L-1-(3',4',5'-TRIMETHOXYBENZYL)- 6,7-DIHYDROXY-1,2,3,4-TETRAHYDROISOQUINOLINEHYDROCHLORIDE

TOCOLYTIC MEANS

FILM-FORMING BASE FOR-CREAM

Biodegradable and Sustainable Fragranced Polymer Systems

The present invention is directed to a biodegradable fragrance polymer system and a sustainable fragrance polymer system. 1. A biodegradable fragranced polymer comprising a biodegradable polymer , a biodegradable binder material and a fragrance.2. The biodegradable fragranced polymer of wherein the biodegradable polymer is selected from a polylactic acid and starch compound claim 1 , an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester and combinations thereof.3. The biodegradable fragranced polymer of wherein the biodegradable binder material is polycaprolactone.4. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the ration of biodegradable polymer to biodegradable binder material is 99 parts to 1 part.5. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the ration of biodegradable polymer to biodegradable binder material is 70 parts to 30 parts.6. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the ration of biodegradable polymer to biodegradable binder material is 85 parts to 15 parts.7. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the fragrance volatilization is greater than 10% over a period of 3 weeks.8. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the fragrance volatilization is greater than 30% over a period of 3 weeks.9. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the fragrance volatilization is greater than 50% over a period of 3 weeks.10. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the fragrance volatilization is greater than 70% over a period of 3 weeks.11. The biodegradable fragrance polymer of wherein the fragrance volatilization is greater than 90% over a period of 3 weeks.12. A sustainable fragranced polymer comprising a biodegradable polymer claim 1 , a sustainable binder material and a fragrance.13. The sustainable fragranced polymer of wherein the biodegradable polymer is selected from a polylactic acid and starch compound.14. The sustainable fragranced polymer of wherein the sustainable binder material is selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate ...

HYBRID FRAGRANCE ENCAPSULATE FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A hybrid encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a core-shell capsule suspension is provided as is a method of using the formulation in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product and a method for releasing an encapsulated fragrance by moisture, shear, or a combination thereof. 1. A hybrid encapsulate formulation obtained by a method comprising(a) preparing an aqueous starch solution;(b) preparing an oil phase containing an active material;(c) emulsifying the oil phase with the aqueous starch solution to obtain an emulsion;(d) mixing the emulsion with a core-shell capsule suspension; and(e) spray drying the mixture to obtain a hybrid encapsulate formulation.2. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous starch solution further comprises maltose claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , maltodextrin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the oil phase further comprises monoglycerides claim 1 , lecithin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the active material is a fragrance oil.5. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the core-shell capsule suspension comprises a sol-gel capsule claim 1 , a hydrogel capsule claim 1 , a polyurea capsule claim 1 , an aminoplast claim 1 , a gelatin capsule claim 1 , a urea-formaldehyde capsule or a melamine-formaldehyde capsule.6. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the core-shell capsule encapsulates an active material.7. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 6 , wherein the active material is a fragrance oil.8. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 6 , wherein the active material in the emulsion and the active material in the core-shell capsule are the same.9. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 6 , wherein the active material ...

Machining center

A machining center, comprising: a number N of workpiece tables equal to or greater than three, a number N of first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; along said first guides being movable respective to workpiece tables, one for each first guide, a number N−1 of second guides, which extend parallel to a second direction transverse to said first direction, a number N−1 of machining groups each comprising at least one machining head; each machining group being movable parallel to said second direction along a respective second guide; a number N×(N−1) of machining areas wherein the machining groups can operate on workpieces present on said tables; along each first guide, or for a respective table, there being present N−1 machining areas, one for each machining group, so that each machining group can operate, according to a programmed work cycle, on all said N workpiece tables, a number N of workpiece loading/unloading areas, one for each workpiece table.

Method to increase efficiency, coverage, and quality of direct primary care

A healthcare and wellness management system, which can be used to collect and analyze data related to a user's health. Using software applications and sensors embedded on a hardware platform, the system collects psychological and physiological data regarding a subject such as mood or stress level, food intake, and vital signs. The system may generate a health parameter based on the collected data. The system may initiate actions based on the gathered data. Multiple users may be ranked relative to one another based on their health parameters.

Power Semiconductor Device Including First and Second Trench Structures

A power semiconductor device first trench structures extending from a first main surface into a semiconductor body up to a first depth. The first trench structures extend in parallel along a first lateral direction. Each first trench structure includes a first dielectric and a first electrode. The power semiconductor device further includes second trench structures extending from the first main surface into the semiconductor body up to a second depth that is smaller than the first depth. The second trench structures extend in parallel along a second lateral direction and intersect the first trenches at intersection positions. Each second trench structure includes a second dielectric and a second electrode. The second dielectric is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode at the intersection positions. 1. A power semiconductor device , comprising:a plurality of first trench structures extending from a first main surface into a semiconductor body up to a first depth, wherein the plurality of first trench structures extend in parallel along a first lateral direction, and each of the plurality of first trench structures includes a first dielectric and a first electrode; anda plurality of second trench structures extending from the first main surface into the semiconductor body up to a second depth that is smaller than the first depth,wherein the plurality of second trench structures extend in parallel along a second lateral direction and intersect the plurality of first trenches at intersection positions,wherein each of the plurality of second trench structures includes a second dielectric and a second electrode,wherein the second dielectric is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode at the intersection positions.2. The power semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein the first lateral direction is perpendicular to the second lateral direction.3. The power semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein a crossing angle between the ...

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

Scrubbing device for gas used in a fuel cell and method of scrubbing gas using the device

Disclosed is a device for scrubbing carbon dioxide-contaminated gas for use in a fuel cell. The device comprises at least one first opening for allowing gas to enter or exit the device, at least one second opening for allowing gas to exit or enter the device, and at least one sorbent that is capable of removing carbon dioxide from the gas and is arranged in a form of layers which the gas contacts when it flows from the first to the second opening. The device may further comprise one or two gas preparation units for removing solid and/or liquid contaminants from the gas and for adjusting the temperature and/or humidity of the gas.

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAUSAGE PRODUCTS

Process and an apparatus adapted to carry out the process steps for producing sausage products, which includes the following steps: Comminuting raw meat with fat, adding seasoning, salt and further additives, mixing in order to produce a raw sausage mass, forming the raw sausage mass, warming and fermenting the formed raw sausage mass, warming the formed fermented sausage mass to a temperature of approximately 57° C., and incubating at approximately 57° C. for germ reduction, immediately subsequently cooling the cooked fermented sausage mass to −1° C. or below with reduced pressure being applied, in order to produce a dried and cooled cooked sausage mass. 1. Process for producing sausage products comprising the steps of1) comminuting of raw meat, which optionally contains fat, at a temperature of the meat of from 4° C. to −10° C.;2) adding of seasoning, salt, preferably curing salt, an acidifying agent, which is a starter culture and/or gluconodeltalactone, optionally further additives;3) mixing for producing a raw sausage mass;4) optionally additionally comminuting,{'b': '5', ') forming of the raw sausage mass at a temperature of from 4° C. to −10° C. by depositing onto a carrier, wherein the carrier preferably is a continuously running conveyor belt, optionally including applying pressure during the forming, for producing a formed raw sausage mass;'}6) optionally, warming of the formed raw sausage mass until reaching a temperature of at least approximately 20° C., e.g. up to 37° C., within 30 s to 10 min for producing a formed raw warmed sausage mass; and7) optionally, fermenting of the formed raw warmed sausage mass until reaching a pH value of from 4.6 to 5.2 by incubating at 30° C. to 37° C., preferably 35° C., for producing a formed acidified sausage mass,8) warming of the formed acidified sausage mass to a temperature of approximately at least 42° C.; and9) optionally, warming and incubating at a temperature of at least approximately 57° C. for a time ...

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAUSAGE PRODUCTS

Process and an apparatus adapted to carry out the process steps for producing sausage products, which includes the following steps: Comminuting raw meat with fat, adding seasoning, salt and further additives, mixing in order to produce a raw sausage mass, filling the raw sausage mass into sausage casings or boxes to form encased sausage, first warming and fermenting the formed encased sausage, second warming the encased sausage mass to a temperature of approximately 42° C., immediately subsequently cooling the cooked fermented sausage mass to −1° C. or below with vacuum being applied, and cutting of the dried and cooled encased sausage to obtain a cut and cooled sausage product. 1. A process for producing sausage products comprising the steps of:comminuting of raw meat at a temperature of the meat of from 4° C. to −10° C.;adding of seasoning and an acidifying agent, which is a starter culture and/or gluconodeltalactone;mixing to produce a raw sausage mass;filling the raw sausage mass into sausage casings or boxes to form encased sausage;first warming of the encased sausage by applying electric current with a power sufficient to reach 30° C. to 37° C. within 30 s to 10 min;fermenting of the encased sausage until reaching a pH value of from 4.6 to 5.2 by incubating at 30° C. to 37° C. for 7 to 10 h;second warming of the encased sausage to a temperature of approximately at least 42° C. by applying electric current with a power sufficient to reach 42° C. within 10 min to produce a warmed encased sausage; andimmediately subsequently cooling the warmed encased sausage for a maximum of 30 minutes to −1° C. or below while a vacuum is applied, to produce a dried and cooled encased sausage;cutting of the dried and cooled encased sausage to obtain a cut and cooled sausage product.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the comminuting comprises comminuting frozen meat with fat at a temperature of −18° C. claim 1 , comminuting fresh meat with or without fat at a ...

Printed multifunctional skin for aerodynamic structures and associated systems and methods

Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skins are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an aerodynamic apparatus includes an aerodynamic structure having a first surface exposed to an outside environment, and a second surface exposed to an inside environment. A printed sensor is carried by the first surface of the aerodynamic structure, electronic components are carried by the second surface of the aerodynamic structure, and at least one printed conductive trace is carried by the first surface and the second surface. The printed conductive trace electrically connects the printed sensor with the electronics.

Multiple Wall Dimensionally Recoverable Tubing for Forming Reinforced Medical Devices

A multi-layered dimensionally recoverable tubing system and method for making the same, in which the system has a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing structure. The first layer includes at least one crosslinkable polymer. The second layer is disposed adjacent to the first layer and includes a polymer. A reinforcing structure is disposed adjacent to the first layer. One or both of the first layer and second layer are dimensionally recoverable. The first layer is substantially crosslinked, and the second layer is substantially uncrosslinked. To form a reinforced medical device, the system is heated and dimensionally recovered, where the reinforcing structure becomes incorporated in the second layer. 1. A method for making a reinforced medical device comprising:providing a crosslinkable first layer;providing a second layer adjacent to the first layer to form a multiple layer assembly;exposing the first layer to conditions sufficient to result in crosslinking of the first layer;expanding the multiple layer assembly to render the multiple layer assembly dimensionally recoverable;positioning a reinforcing structure adjacent to the second layer;heating the multiple layer assembly to a temperature sufficient to at least partially dimensionally recover the first layer and to incorporate the reinforcing structure into the second layer; andconsolidating the multiple layer assembly to form a reinforced multiple layer device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conditions include irradiation with ionizing radiation.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the irradiation includes exposure to a high energy source selected from the group consisting of accelerated electrons claim 2 , ultraviolet light claim 2 , X-rays claim 2 , gamma rays claim 2 , alpha particles claim 2 , beta particles claim 2 , neutrons claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing structure is a woven braid.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first layer ...

Methods of Providing Grass Growth and Nematode Suitability Indices to Assist Determination of Timing of Parasiticide Treatment

The present invention builds and conveys to users in need thereof a Grass Growth Index (GGI) and a Nematode Suitability Index (NSI), to assist the determination of whether and when to administer parasiticides to grazing livestock, such as bovine, ovine and caprine animals. In particular, the invention relates to a computer-implemented method whereby GGI and NSI are calculated based upon both user-supplied information (e.g. grass/forage type and location data) and user-independent information (e.g. weather and environmental condition data associated with the location over time, and grass and nematode growth parameters). Importantly, the disclosed methods provide users with information as to when and where their herds of grazing animals may be at the greatest risk of parasite infestation. 1. A computer-implemented method for conveying to a user in need thereof a growth index and a nematode suitability index for a location , to assist said user in determining whether and when to treat a plurality of grazing animals with a suitable parasiticidal agent , the method comprising:(a) receiving over a communications network pasture location information and forage type information, and from a requestor indicating the location of at least one pasture on which animals susceptible to nematode infestation graze, and the type of forage upon which the animals graze;(b) converting the location information into geographic coordinates;(c) identifying weather data and environmental condition data associated with an area around the location;(d) identifying nematode growth parameters and forage type growth parameters;(e) calculating weather and environmental information associated with the area around the location;(f) calculating the growth index and the nematode suitability index associated with the location for at least one specific time period;(g) communicating the growth index and nematode suitability index to the requestor via the communications network or a second communications ...

CARDIAC DEVICE

The invention relates to a cardiac device comprising an accelerometer () and a filter () arranged to eliminate noise from an SCG signal from the accelerometer (), as well as a computer () arranged to apply a thoraco-cardiovascular model to the signal from the filter () and to obtain at least one cardiac activity indicator (CI) from same. 1. A cardiac device comprising an accelerometer and a filter arranged to remove noise from an SCG signal derived from the accelerometer , characterized in that it furthermore comprises a computer arranged to apply a thoraco-cardiovascular model to the signal coming from the filter and to derive at least one cardiac activity indicator (CI) therefrom.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the computer is arranged to compute a cardiac activity indicator (CI) by applying a thoraco-cardiovascular model in order to compute a theoretical SCG signal value claim 1 , and by applying at least one correction function based on the difference between the theoretical SCG signal value and the value derived from the filter.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the computer is arranged to apply at least one Kalman filter or a combination of a Kalman filter and a Luenberger observer in said at least one correction function.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thoraco-cardiovascular model comprises a cardiovascular model claim 1 , a cardiothoracic force transfer function and a thoracic mechanical model.5. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer and the computer are accommodated in a single housing of the device.6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , to wherein the accelerometer and the computer are accommodated in two separate housings of the device.7. The device as claimed in claim 1 , furthermore arranged to transmit a signal as a function of a comparison between a computed cardiac activity indicator and a threshold value.8. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the computer is arranged to receive ...

HYBRID POLYUREA FRAGRANCE ENCAPSULATE FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A hybrid polyurea encapsulate formulation obtained by mixing a starch/fragrance emulsion with a polyurea capsule suspension is provided as is a method of using the formulation in a personal care product, a beauty care product, a fabric care product, a home care product, a personal hygiene product, an oral care product and a method for releasing an encapsulated fragrance by moisture, shear, or a combination thereof. 1. A hybrid encapsulate formulation obtained by a method comprising(a) preparing an aqueous starch solution;(b) preparing an oil phase containing an active material;(c) emulsifying the oil phase with the aqueous starch solution to obtain an emulsion;(d) mixing the emulsion with a polyurea capsule suspension; and(e) spray drying the mixture to obtain a hybrid encapsulate formulation.2. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous starch solution further contains maltose claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , maltodextrin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the oil phase further contains monoglycerides claim 1 , lecithin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the active material is a fragrance oil.5. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the polyurea capsule encapsulates an active material.6. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 1 , wherein the polyurea capsule suspension is washed with water prior to being mixed with the emulsion.7. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 6 , wherein a salt is added to the polyurea capsule suspension before washing the polyurea capsule suspension with water.8. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 5 , wherein the active material is a fragrance oil.9. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 5 , wherein the active material in the emulsion and the active material in the polyurea capsule are the same.10. The hybrid encapsulate formulation of claim 5 , wherein the ...

Nickel-based catalyst for fuel cell

The invention relates to a catalyst which is suitable for use in an anode of a fuel cell. The catalyst comprises (i) nickel metal and (ii) at least one metal selected from transition metals and may optionally also comprise (iii) at least one metal selected from alkaline earth metals. Metals (i), (ii) and, if present, (iii) are supported on (iv) a finely divided electrically conductive carrier. The weight ratio (i):((ii)+(iii)) is at least 3:1.

PROCESSES FOR PREPARING MULTIPLE CAPSULES

Methods of preparing a capsule delivery system having two or more different capsules. Also disclosed are capsule delivery systems and consumer products containing such a capsule delivery system. 136-. (canceled)38. The method of claim 37 , wherein each of the first and second capsule walls claim 37 , independently claim 37 , is formed of a polyacrylate claim 37 , polyurea claim 37 , polyurethane claim 37 , polyacrylamide claim 37 , poly(acrylate-co-acrylamide) claim 37 , starch claim 37 , silica claim 37 , gelatin and gum Arabic claim 37 , poly(melamine-formaldehyde) claim 37 , poly(urea-formaldehyde) claim 37 , or combination thereof.39. The method of claim 38 , wherein the first or second capsule wall claim 38 , independently claim 38 , is formed of a polyurea claim 38 , polyurethane claim 38 , or combination thereof.40. The method of claim 39 , wherein the first or second capsule wall claim 39 , independently claim 39 , is a reaction product between a polyisocyanate and an amine cross-linker claim 39 , an alcohol cross-linker claim 39 , or a hybrid cross-linker claim 39 , the polyisocyanate is an aromatic or aliphatic isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups claim 39 , the amine cross-linker has two or more amine groups claim 39 , the alcohol cross-linker has two or more hydroxyl groups claim 39 , and the hybrid cross-linker has one or more amine groups and one or more hydroxyl groups.41. The method of claim 37 , wherein the mixed capsule slurry is cured at 55° C. to 130° C.42. The method of claim 37 , further comprising the step of adding a catalyst to the first emulsion claim 37 , the second emulsion claim 37 , or the emulsion mixture.43. The method of claim 37 , further comprising the step of adding a malodor counteracting agent to the capsule delivery system.44. The method of claim 37 , further comprising the step of adding a third claim 37 , fourth claim 37 , fifth claim 37 , or sixth emulsion to the emulsion mixture or mixed capsule slurry claim 37 , ...

Continuous utilization of industrial flue gas effluent for the thermochemical reforming of methane

Methods and systems of the present disclosure can function to capture flue gas and convert the flue gas to a synthesis gas, which can be further processed to other components such as liquid fuels. Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a process designed to capture flue gas from large scale (i.e. ˜GW), fossil based power plants in a 24/7 continuous operation. In addition, the method and system can convert the flue gas to a synthesis gas (mainly carbon monoxide and hydrogen), which will be processed into high quality liquid fuels, like diesel.

LIVER PÂTÉ AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION

A method for producing liver pâté that models classic goose liver pâté made of goose foie gras. The liver pâté does not contain foie gras and only humanely produced raw materials are used. Aqueous jelly is obtained from collagen-containing animal tissue and concentrated into water-soluble jelly. Liquid fat is obtained from animal fat tissue. Raw strained animal liver is obtained by separating solid components. The concentrated aqueous jelly, liquid fat and strained raw liver are mixed, cured and cooked in a container. 1. Process for the production of liver pâté exclusively from raw materials produced in accordance with animal protection principles , comprising steps of:boiling collagen-containing animal tissue in water until the dissolution of its structure, separating off solid components for the production of aqueous jelly and concentrating the aqueous jelly by the removal of water up to a maximum of 50% of the weight of the collagen-containing animal tissue,grinding animal fat tissue, melting the fat and separating off undissolved components for the production of liquid fat,rinsing raw animal liver in cold water, grinding and straining the same through a sieve in order to separate off solid components for the production of strained raw liver, mixing of 15-25 wt % of the concentrated jelly, 30-50 wt % of the liquid fat and 10-40 wt % of the strained raw animal liver into a mixture, nitrite curing, salting and/or spicing the mixture for the production of a liver pâté mass,filling of the liver pâté mass into a container and cooking.2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the collagen-containing animal tissue comprises skin claim 1 , tendons claim 1 , bones claim 1 , cartilage and/or feet.3. Process according to claim 1 , wherein nitrite curing salt is added to the strained raw liver.4. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the grinding and straining of the raw animal liver occurs through a sieve with apertures of a maximum of 1 mm.5. Process according to claim 1 ...

Active control of vortices for skin friction reduction

Systems and method for active control of stationary vortices for aerodynamic structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for active control of vortices over a solid surface includes: generating vortices proximate to the solid surface; sensing locations of vortices by printed skin sensors; and maintaining the vortices in their fixed spanwise positions with respect to the solid surface by actuation of printed skin actuators.

METHOD FOR DETECTING SYSTEMATIC COMMUNICATIONS IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, CORRESPONDING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Described herein is a method for detecting systematic communications in a communications network (). The method comprises repeating the following steps for each data packet (DP) of a sequence of a plurality of data packets (DP) sent through the communication network () from a respective source to a respective destination: 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said determining a third difference between the transmission time of the element (d) of said ordered list (D) in said position (j) and the transmission time of the element (d) of said ordered list (D) in the position which precedes said position (j) comprises:{'sub': 'k−1', 'claim-text': [{'sub': k−1', 'k, 'storing said difference between said transmission time (t) and the transmission time of the last element (d) of said ordered list (D) within said new last element (d′) of said updated ordered list (D′);'}, {'sub': '0', 'in case said transmission time (t) is smaller than the transmission time of the first element (d) in said ordered list (D), {'sub': 0', '0', '1, 'storing said difference between the transmission time of the first element (d) of said ordered list (D) and said transmission time (t) as difference of the old first element (d; d′) of said ordered list (D); and'}], 'in case said transmission time (t) is greater than the transmission time of the last element (d) in said ordered list (D){'sub': 0', 'k−1, 'claim-text': [{'sub': 'j', 'obtaining said third difference by reading the difference stored within the element (d) of said ordered list (D) at said position (j), and'}, {'sub': j', 'j', 'j+1, 'storing said second difference within the new element (d′) of said updated ordered list (D′) in said position (j), and storing said first difference as difference of the old element (d; d′) of said ordered list (D) in said position (j).'}], 'in case said transmission time (t) is greater than the transmission time of the first element (d) in said ordered list (D) and smaller than the transmission time ...

Head light of vehicle

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

Nickel-based catalyst for the decomposition of ammonia

Content authoring application

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for authoring content for e-learning courses, such as network-enabled (e.g., Web-based) education courses. Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) provide an instructor with user interface elements to manage online course content. Using the GUIs, the instructor can create in-session and self-paced courses that can be delivered over a network to any number of student operated client devices. The instructor is provided a suite of editing tools that can be used to create and edit pages of content for a course, including adding links and multimedia, information pages, posts and course materials. The GUI can include a side bar that can display descriptors that can be used by the instructor to navigate pages of the course.

Crystalline drug-containing coatings

Articles-of-manufacturing comprising an object having a surface and a therapeutically active agent being deposited onto at least a portion of the surface, while at least a portion of said therapeutically active agent being in a crystalline form thereof are disclosed. Methods utilizing such articles-of-manufacturing for treating medical conditions are also disclosed. Processes of preparing the articles-of-manufacturing by contacting a surface of the object with a solution containing the therapeutically active agent; and cooling the surface to a temperature below a temperature of the solution, and apparatus for performing these processes, are also disclosed.

VEHICLE LIGHTHOUSE

VEHICLE LIGHTHOUSE

a) Phare de véhicule. b) Le réflecteur comporte quatre parties triangulaires, la partie supérieure 3 et la partie inférieure 4 sont disposées pour former une ligne focale horizontale F2 en avant de leur foyer commun. La partie de gauche 5 et la partie de droite 6, coupées par un plan horizontal, donnent une ligne elliptique et, coupées par un plan vertical donnent une ligne parabolique. La source lumineuse 8 est disposée au foyer commun des quatre parties. Une lentille convergente 7 est située en avant de la ligne focale horizontale, son foyer étant au voisinage de cette ligne. c) L'invention concerne un phare de véhicule et permet d'améliorer la configuration du faisceau obtenu tout en réduisant sensiblement la hauteur du phare. a) Vehicle headlight. b) The reflector has four triangular parts, the upper part 3 and the lower part 4 are arranged to form a horizontal focal line F2 in front of their common focus. The left part 5 and the right part 6, cut by a horizontal plane, give an elliptical line and, cut by a vertical plane, give a parabolic line. The light source 8 is placed at the common focus of the four parts. A converging lens 7 is located in front of the horizontal focal line, its focus being in the vicinity of this line. c) The invention relates to a vehicle headlight and makes it possible to improve the configuration of the beam obtained while substantially reducing the height of the headlight.

PROJECTOR TYPE HEADLAMP FOR AUTOMOBILE

On décrit un phare du type projecteur qui comprend un réflecteur concave 2 ayant deux foyers f1 et f2 sur son axe optique Xm; une source de lumière 4 située sur le premier foyer, ou près de celui-ci; une plaque formant écran 7 disposée à l'avant du réflecteur concave, la plaque formant écran ayant un bord supérieur 8 situé au voisinage du second foyer f2 du réflecteur concave 2, et une lentille convergente 9 située à l'avant de la plaque formant écran de manière à ce qu'un foyer de la lentille Fc soit disposé sur le bord supérieur de la plaque formant écran, dans lequel l'axe optique du réflecteur concave 2 est incliné par rapport à un axe optique Xl de la lentille convergente. A headlight of the projector type is described which comprises a concave reflector 2 having two focal points f1 and f2 on its optical axis Xm; a light source 4 located on or near the first focal point; a screen-forming plate 7 disposed at the front of the concave reflector, the screen-forming plate having an upper edge 8 located in the vicinity of the second focal point f2 of the concave reflector 2, and a converging lens 9 located at the front of the screen-forming plate so that a focal point of the lens Fc is arranged on the upper edge of the plate forming a screen, in which the optical axis of the concave reflector 2 is inclined with respect to an optical axis Xl of the converging lens.

DEVICE FOR FILLING AND SHUTTING BAG FOR PACKAGING MACHINE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF POUR REMPLIR ET OBTURER UN SAC POUR L'EMBALLAGE. SELON L'INVENTION, UN POUSSOIR 1 ENTRAINE UN ARTICLE DANS LE SAC OUVERT 2, ET IL COMPORTE DES FENTES POUR PERMETTRE A DES ORGANES 7 DE DEPLOIEMENT DU SAC ET EVENTUELLEMENT A UNE TUBULURE 8 D'AVANCER D'ABORD LATERALEMENT PUIS AXIALEMENT DANS CES FENTES, ET POUR PERMETTRE A L'ORGANE DE POUSSEE DE SE RETIRER EN LAISSANT LES ORGANES DE DEPLOIEMENT DANS LE SAC POUR AMENER LE COL DE CELUI-CI EN UNE EMBOUCHURE SENSIBLEMENT PLATE ET ALLONGEE; COMME L'ORGANE DE POUSSEE 1 EST RETIRE POUR COMMENCER UN CYCLE DE REMPLISSAGE D'UN NOUVEAU SAC, IL Y A AUGMENTATION DE LA VITESSE D'OPERATION, EN PARTICULIER SI LES ARTICLES SONT DES BLOCS DE FORMAGE DE 20KG. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT A L'EMBALLAGE DE PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES.

Thermo-conductive, heat-shrinkable, dual-wall tubing

A tubing system (or construction) comprising an inner wall composed of a thermo-conductive adhesive composition, wherein the thermo-conductive adhesive composition comprises a thermo-conductor admixed with an adhesive, and the thermo-conductor is at least about 45% of the weight of the thermo-conductive adhesive composition; and an expanded polymeric outer jacket surrounding and in contact with the inner wall, wherein the expanded polymeric outer jacket recovers (i.e., shrinks) at a predetermined temperature, e.g., when heat is applied.

A NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MULTI-SPINDLE LATHE

Vehicular headlamp

VEHICLE PROJECTOR REFLECTOR DESIGNED FOR USE WITH A DISCHARGE LAMP.

Vehicle headlight reflector

A vehicular headlight reflector for forming a low beam light-distribution pattern by effectively utilizing the entire reflecting surface, and providing a light-distribution control function so that a pattern image generated substantially by a lower half surface of the reflector is located below the horizontal line and as close to the horizontal line as possible. A filament is arranged between a focus F of a reference parabola and a reference point D offset from the focus F so that its central axis extends in parallel with an axis passing through the parabola vertex O and the reference point D. A virtual paraboloid is assumed for each arbitrary point P on the reference parabola, the virtual paraboloid having an optical axis that extends in parallel with a light ray vector of a reflected light ray obtained when a light ray assumed to have been emitted from the reference point D and reflected at the point P, passing through the point P, and having the point D as its focus. A reflecting surface is formed as a collection of intersecting lines obtained when the virtual paraboloid is cut by a plane including the light ray vector and being parallel with the vertical axis (z-axis). Projected images of the light source are located so as to move around a rotation center on the horizontal line with a movement of representative points on an intersecting line in the reflecting surface. <IMAGE>

Reflector for a vehicle headlight to produce low beam

Patent JPH0584601B2

Nickel-based catalyst for fuel cell

The invention relates to a catalyst which is suitable for use in an anode of a fuel cell. The catalyst comprises (i) nickel metal and (ii) at least one metal selected from transition metals and may optionally also comprise (iii) at least one metal selected from alkaline earth metals. Metals (i), (ii) and, if present, (iii) are supported on (iv) a finely divided electrically conductive carrier. The weight ratio (i):((ii)+(iii)) is at least 3:1.

Machining center

A machining center, comprising: a number N of workpiece tables equal to or greater than three, a number N of first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; along said first guides being movable respective to workpiece tables, one for each first guide, a number N−1 of second guides, which extend parallel to a second direction transverse to said first direction, a number N−1 of machining groups each comprising at least one machining head; each machining group being movable parallel to said second direction along a respective second guide; a number N×(N−1) of machining areas wherein the machining groups can operate on workpieces present on said tables; along each first guide, or for a respective table, there being present N−1 machining areas, one for each machining group, so that each machining group can operate, according to a programmed work cycle, on all said N workpiece tables, a number N of workpiece loading/unloading areas, one for each workpiece table.

Coiled transition balloon catheter, assembly and procedure

A balloon dilatation catheter is provided which has a stiff proximal cannula made of a material such as metal hypotubing. The distal end of the catheter includes an inflatable medical device balloon, an inflation lumen and a guidewire lumen. A coiled transition assembly is positioned between the proximal cannula and the distal end section. This coiled transition assembly has a tightly wound coil within a tube and provides for a flexible transition between the two components of diverse stiffness, namely the proximal cannula and the flexible distal end portion. The dilatation catheter typically has an easily or rapidly exchangeable feature and is used in conjunction with a guiding catheter. During a procedure when the catheters are within the vascular system, the coiled transition section of the dilatation catheter readily follows tightly curved portions of the inserted guiding catheter.

12 HOUR PROLONGED RELEASE METOCLOPRAMIDE

La presente invención consiste en una composición farmacéutica de clorhidrato de metoclopramida de liberación prolongada, en comprimidos con 15 mg del principio activo, para su uso en trastornos gastrointestinales. La formulación está compuesta principalmente por un polímero hidrofilico, un polímero hidrofóbico, un componente hidrofilico y clorhidrato de metoclopramida. El polímero hidrofilico se hincha por hidratación al ponerse en contacto con el agua formando una capa de gel que controla la liberación del principio activo. El agua al interior de la matriz disuelve el principio activo y éste se difunde hacia el exterior a través de la capa de gel. El polímero hidrofóbico exhibe propiedades de deformación plástica bajo compresión, tendiendo a rodear las partículas del principio activo reduciendo la cantidad y las dimensiones de los poros en la estructura matricial, retardando por consecuencia, la liberación del principio activo. El componente hidrofilico forma parte de la estructura de la capa de gel dando soporte a la misma. El principio activo es el clorhidrato de metoclopramida o una sal farmacéuticamente aceptable de la misma.

Vehicle head light

Device for sealing an object

The invention relates to a device (1) for sealing an object (2) to be sealed, in particular for sealing a rotating shaft (2a), which device has a sealing body (4), which has a sealing side (4a) facing the object (2) to be sealed and a back side (4b) facing away from the object (2) to be sealed. On the back side (4b), the sealing body (4) has at least one element (6) that changes the stiffness of the sealing body (4), which element changes the contact pressure between the sealing body (4) and the object (2) to be sealed.

A numerically controlled turning center with a gantry structure

Reflector for a luminaire to generate defined luminance distributions

Gene delivery vector using plasmid dna packaged into an adenovirus and a packaging cell line

Distributor for underwater breathing apparatus

Distributor for underwater breathing apparatus, comprising a box-shaped body (1) housing a device (3, 4, 5, 6) for regulating the air flow coming from a source of pressurized air; a tube (101) connected to said box-shaped body (1) and showing a mouthpiece (8); an air intake duct (2) connected to said box-shaped body (1) by means of an intake valve (6); and one or more discharge ducts (102) connected to said box-shaped body (1); within said air intake duct (2) means (14) are arranged which induce to rotation the air flow coming from the source of pressurized air, thus reducing its intake speed into the tube (101) connected to the mouthpiece (8).

Anti-tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR2) antibodies and uses thereof

The present disclosure describes a number of anti-TNFR2 (tumor necrosis factor receptor 2) antibodies. These antibodies are TNFR2 agonists. In certain cases, these antibodies agonize TNFR2 in an Fc independent manner. These antibodies can modulate the proliferation and/or functions of regulatory T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells. In certain instances, these antibodies can be used to treat diseases such as GvHD or autoimmune diseases.

Method of biologically active white bread production

A method provides for wheat grain washing by flowing water, wetting thereof at the temperature 30-40°C during 48-72 hours till receiving humidity of 45-60%, its crushing, kneading of dough together with the prescribed components during 10-12 min., fermentation during 30-40 min., cutting and wetting by vapor of dough workpiece at the temperature 200-250°C, then, its holding during 45-60 min. and baking at the temperature 350-400°C.

Safety grid

Exercise machine with treadmill configured to facilitate the mobility of a person with reduced mobility.

Supported platinum and palladium catalysts and preparation method thereof

A method of preparing a supported platinum and/or palladium electrocatalyst and the electrocatalyst produced thereby. The method comprises the contacting of an electrically conductive particulate support which comprises adsorbed polynuclear hydroxo complexes of platinum and/or palladium with a reducing agent. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Machining center with two tables

A machining center comprising:- two workpiece-supporting tables,- two first guides, which extend parallel to a first direction; each table being movable along a respective of said first guides,- two second guides, which extend parallel to a second direction transverse to said first direction,- two machining assemblies of which a first machining assembly comprising at least one machining head (preferably two machining heads adapted to operate on the same table), and a second assembly comprising at least one machining head; each machining assembly being movable parallel to said second direction along a respective of said second guides;- four machining areas in which the two machining assemblies can operate on the workpieces present on said tables; along each first guide, i.e. for a respective table, two machining areas being present, one for each machining assembly, so that each machining assembly can operate, according to a programmed machining cycle, on both workpiece-supporting tables,- two workpiece loading/unloading areas, one for each workpiece-supporting table.

Support kit, particularly for condensing units of air conditioning installations

WORK CENTER

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

Goiter stamp

Memristive nanofiber neural networks

Disclosed are various embodiments of memristive neural networks comprising neural nodes. Memristive nanofibers are used to form artificial synapses in the neural networks. Each memristive nanofiber may couple one or more neural nodes to one or more other neural nodes. In one case, a memristive neural network includes a first neural node, a second neural node, and a memristive fiber that couples the first neural node to the second neural node. The memristive fiber comprises a conductive core and a memristive shell, where the conductive core forms a communications path between the first neural node and the second neural node and the memristive shell forms a memristor synapse between the first neural node and the second neural node.

Coiled transition balloon catheter, assembly and procedure

A balloon dilatation catheter is provided which has a stiff proximal cannula made of a material such as metal hypotubing. The distal end of the catheter includes an inflatable medical device balloon, an inflation lumen and a guidewire lumen. A coiled transition assembly is positioned between the proximal cannula and the distal end section. This coiled transition assembly has a tightly wound coil within a tube and provides for a flexible transition between the two components of diverse stiffness, namely the proximal cannula and the flexible distal end portion. The dilatation catheter typically has an easily or rapidly exchangeable feature and is used in conjunction with a guiding catheter. During a procedure when the catheters are within the vascular system, the coiled transition section of the dilatation catheter readily follows tightly curved portions of the inserted guiding catheter.

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PAOSFYLLNINGS- OCH FOERSEGLINGSANORDNING

Apparatus and process for producing sausage products

Printed multifunctional skin for aerodynamic structures, and associated systems and methods

Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skin are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a smart device includes providing a structure, placing a sensor over an outer surface of the structure, and placing conductive traces over the outer surface of the structure. The conductive traces electrically connect the sensor to electronics.

Packaging apparatus and method

The invention relates to an automated vacuum bagging and sealing unit. In the device the size of an article is measured to determine the appropriate bag size and the article is then fed to a mechanically spreading bag holding guide. The filled bag is conveyed to a vacuum chamber including partial confinement bars and final gathering studs to effect clipping under high vacuum. Such a machine can be operated using only one operator and at throughput rates higher than previously possible.

Machine tool with a workpiece holder comprising parallel beams for supporting pieces of equipment

The machine tool (1) comprises: - at least one work head (9) adapted to support at least one tool (21); - at least one workpiece holder (30) comprising two substantially parallel beams (31) arranged at a distance adjustable orthogonally to the longitudinal extension of the beams, each of which is provided with at least one upper surface (31S); - on each beam (31) at least one carriage (35) movable along the longitudinal extension of the beam (31) by means of guides (33) fastened to the beam (31); the guides (33) of the carriages (35) are arranged below the height of the upper surface (31S) of the beam (31).

Vortex control on engine nacelle strake and other vortex generators

Apparatuses and methods for controlling fluid flow over surfaces, e.g. wings, are disclosed. A system can include a surface influenced by a fluid flow moving across the surface, a vortex generator disposed proximate to the surface, the vortex generator for altering a vortex pattern within the fluid flow moving across the surface, and a controller for activating the vortex generator to alter the vortex pattern within the fluid flow moving across the surface. The vortex generator can comprise one or more fluid injectors each for injecting a fluid jet into the fluid flow driven by air pressure. The fluid injectors can be disposed along a leading edge of a strake where the strake is disposed on an engine nacelle and the surface comprises an aircraft wing surface. Activation can occur under open or closed loop control with sensors.

Supported platinum and palladium catalysts and preparation method thereof

A method of preparing a supported platinum and/or palladium electrocatalyst and the electrocatalyst produced thereby. The method comprises the contacting of an electrically conductive particulate support which comprises adsorbed polynuclear hydroxo complexes of platinum and/or palladium with a reducing agent.

Nickel-based catalyst for fuel cell anode

A catalyst which is suitable for use in an anode of a fuel cell. The catalyst comprises, in at least partially reduced form, (i) nickel and (ii) molybdenum and, optionally, (iii) rhenium and/or (iv) at least one transition metal which is different from nickel, molybdenum and rhenium, supported on (v) electrically conductive carbon modified with one or more elements selected from the lanthanides, yttrium, tin and titanium. The weight ratio (i) : ((ii) + (iii) + (iv)) is at least 2 : 1.

Design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA)

A Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) method analyzes faults and failures in the design phase of electronic devices. A data-entry mask is used for recording some information concerning the performed analysis and a portion of the recording form is displayed to a user in an electronic display format. The method detects and records past design problems and their corresponding solutions, by a DFMEA method using the data-entry mask form; associates keywords in a database with each problem; associates data concerning each of the design problems, in the same database, including information concerning past fails occurred in similar applications; detects major changes and/or innovations, as well as any improved block or part of a new device with respect to other devices, thereby postulating possible new problems introduced by the new device; and records the new problems and their possible solutions, by the DFMEA method and using the form.

Gas diffusion electrode and process for making same

Disclosed is a process for making a gas diffusion electrode that comprises an electrically conductive substrate, a gas diffusion layer (GDL) and an active layer (AL). The process comprises forming the GDL and/or the AL by pressing and/or rolling a mass obtained by subjecting electrically conductive carbon material and polymeric binder and, in the case of the AL, electroactive catalyst to high energy mixing in a liquid medium, followed by the separation of solid matter from the liquid medium and, optionally, drying of the separated solid matter.

Packaging procedure and device

Emulsion process

Abstract of the Disclosure An aqueous emulsion of a water insoluble liquid and a water insoluble solid is prepared by first forming a high viscosity emulsion of the liquid in water and the slowly adding the solid to the emulsion with low speed agitation, thereby forming a concentrated co-emulsion which can be diluted to the desired activity.

Motor vehicle headlights with a concave multi-surface reflector

Anti-tumor necrosis factor receptor (tnfr2) antibodies and uses thereof

The present disclosure describes a number of anti-TNFR2 (tumor necrosis factor receptor 2) antibodies. These antibodies are TNFR2 agonists. In certain cases, these antibodies agonize TNFR2 in an Fc independent manner. These antibodies can modulate the proliferation and/or functions of regulatory T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells. In certain instances, these antibodies can be used to treat diseases such as GvHD or autoimmune diseases.

Method for Production of Concentrated Juice "Tkemali" of Red Color

1. Technical Result Improvement of organoleptic properties 2. Essence A method comprises thermal treatment of fruits, removing the juice by gravity and concentration of the obtained juice in the vacuum pan to at least 3% contents of organic acids. 3. Field of Application Food industry.

Replication deficient adenovirus vectors

The invention provides novel replication deficient adenovirus vectors and methods for making and using these viruses. The invention also provides vector systems and kits using a serotype specific strategy for making adenoviral vector preparations substantially free of replication competent "helper" virus. The helper virus-free preparations provide novel pharmaceutical compositions substantially free of helper virus for use in gene transfer and gene therapy.

Regulator for underwater breathing equipment provided with a movable deflector

Masticating or sealing compositions for glazing.

Packing apparatus and method

Apparatus and process for producing sausage products

An apparatus for producing sausage products comprises: a device to comminute raw frozen meat; a metering device for additives; and a forming unit for forming and depositing raw sausage mass 1 onto a first conveying device. A first warming device 4 applies an electric current to the raw sausage mass and has the power to warm from 30oC to 37oC within 30s to 10 min. A fermentation room 6 is temperature controlled from 30oC to 37oC and has a conveying device which conveys the sausage through the fermentation room for 6 to 24h. A second conveyor conveys the sausage mass through a second warming device which applies current to at least two electrodes adjacent the cross section of the sausage mass. The power is sufficient to warm to at least 42oC. There is a holding space on the second conveyor which controls the temperature at 57oC. A cooling device 13 on a third conveyor applies reduced pressure such that the cooked fermented sausage mass is cool under vacuum at a maximum of 30 minutes to -1oC or below.

Anti-tumor necrosis factor receptor (tnfr2) antibodies and uses thereof

The present disclosure describes a number of anti-TNFR2 (tumor necrosis factor receptor 2) antibodies. These antibodies are TNFR2 agonists. In certain cases, these antibodies agonize TNFR2 in an Fc independent manner. These antibodies can modulate the proliferation and/or functions of regulatory T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells. In certain instances, these antibodies can be used to treat diseases such as GvHD or autoimmune diseases.

Procedure for radar-based gesture classification and radar sensor

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur radarbasierten Gestenklassifikation und einen Radarsensor. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte: Aussenden (100) eines Radarsignals mittels eines Radarsensors, Erzeugen (200) einer Abstands-Doppler-Matrix auf Basis von 2D-Frequenztransformationen von Messwerten des Radarsensors, Erzeugen (300) eines Micro-Doppler-Vektors, welcher sich aus dem jeweils höchsten Amplitudenwert jedes Abstands-Vektors der Abstands-Doppler-Matrix zusammensetzt, Erzeugen (400) einer Micro-Doppler-Matrix auf Basis einer Mehrzahl von Micro-Doppler-Vektoren, welche jeweils auf Messwerten aufeinanderfolgender Messzeiträume basieren, Identifizieren (500) eines Gestenereignisses innerhalb der Micro-Doppler-Matrix auf Basis vordefinierter Kriterien, Erzeugen (600) wenigstens einer mit der Micro-Doppler-Matrix korrespondierenden Winkelinformations-Matrix, welche Informationen über jeweilige Winkelpositionen einer das Gestenereignis hervorrufenden Geste in wenigstens einer Bewegungsrichtung bezüglich des Radarsensors repräsentiert und Klassifizieren (700) der Geste auf Basis derjenigen Vektoren der Micro-Doppler-Matrix und derjenigen Vektoren der wenigstens einen Winkelinformations-Matrix, welche das identifizierte Gestenereignis repräsentieren. The present invention relates to a method for radar-based gesture classification and a radar sensor. The method comprises the steps: transmission (100) of a radar signal by means of a radar sensor, generation (200) of a distance Doppler matrix based on 2D frequency transformations of measured values of the radar sensor, generation (300) of a micro-Doppler vector, which composed of the respective highest amplitude value of each distance vector of the distance Doppler matrix, generating (400) a micro-Doppler matrix based on a plurality of micro-Doppler vectors, which are each based on measured values of consecutive measurement periods, identifying (500) a gesture event within the micro-Doppler matrix on the ...

Supported platinum and palladium catalysts and preparation method thereof

A method of preparing a supported platinum and/or palladium electrocatalyst and the electrocatalyst produced thereby. The method comprises the contacting of an electrically conductive particulate support which comprises adsorbed polynuclear hydroxo complexes of platinum and/or palladium with a reducing agent.

Beam forming and steering of helical guided waves in pipe-like and plate-like structures

A method of inspecting a pipe for flaws includes emitting ultrasonic waves, controlling the emission of the ultrasonic waves, receiving reflections of the ultrasonic waves, and determining at least one characteristic of one or more flaws. The ultrasonic waves are emitted in a helical pattern through the pipe from an array of ultrasonic transducer elements. The emission of the ultrasonic waves from the array is controlled such that the ultrasonic waves are emitted at a plurality of helical angles within a range of helical angles. The reflections of the ultrasonic waves are caused by impingement of the ultrasonic waves on the one or more flaws. The at least one characteristic of the one or more flaws is determined based on the received reflections of the ultrasonic waves.

Bracket set, in particular for air conditioning condensing units

Zestaw wspornika, w szczególności do jednostki skraplającej instalacji klimatyzacyjnej i chłodniczej, zawiera wiele elementów podporowych, przy czym każdy element podporowy (10, 20) składa się z wydłużonego korpusu z materiału elastomerowego, który ma dolną podstawę (11, 21) i górną podstawę (12, 22). W dolnej podstawie (11, 21) wymienionego korpusu jest utworzonych wiele otworów mocujących (13, 23), a na górnej podstawie (12, 22) korpusu jest uformowana, skierowana do góry, szczelina (15, 25). Wymienione elementy podporowe są ukształtowane do umieszczenia jeden na drugim zgodnie z układem warstwowym, w którym elementy podporowe (15) górnej warstwy są rozmieszczone poprzecznie względem elementów podporowych (25) bezpośrednio niższej warstwy. Ponadto zestaw zawiera wiele połączeń śrubowych (30) do mocowania wzajemnie elementów podporowych (10) górnej warstwy z elementami podporowymi bezpośrednio niższej warstwy. Każde z wymienionych połączeń śrubowych zawiera śrubę (31) mającą łeb (31a) przystosowany do połączenia z elementem podporowym (20) dolnej warstwy i trzpień (31b) do zamocowania w odpowiadającym mu otworze mocującym (13) dolnej podstawy (11) elementu podporowego (10) górnej warstwy oraz nakrętkę (32) do połączenia ze śrubą, w celu utrzymywania elementu podporowego (10) górnej warstwy na elemencie podporowym (20) i bezpośrednio niższej warstwy. Co najmniej jeden element podporowy (10) warstwy, na górze układu warstwowego, zawiera belkę prowadzącą ( 14) do mocowania urządzenia do elementu podporowego (10) warstwy i na górze układu warstwowego. U dołu układu warstwowego, dla co najmniej jednego elementu podporowego warstwy, są zapewnione otwory mocujące (23) do stałego mocowania do podłogi elementu podporowego (20) warstwy na dole układu warstwowego. The support assembly, in particular for the condensing unit of an air-conditioning and refrigeration plant, comprises a plurality of support elements, each support element (10, 20) consisting of an elongated body of ...

Device for sealing an object

Stabilized polymeric compositions

Articles for indirect transfer of cosmetic actives to skin

Suggested is a non-disposable multi-use article which is impregnated or coated with a care additive and is capable of transferring said care additive from its surface to human skin.

Bilayer edible coatings based on mucilage and chitosan to extend the shelf life of fresh chopped fruit.

La presente provee un recubrimiento comestible bicapa a base de un formulado de mucílagos de plantas (como polímero anicónico) y un formulado de quitosán (como polímero catiónico) para alargar la vida de anaquel de frutas cortadas. El uso de este recubrimiento comestible le confiere ventajas al producto fresco cortado, tales como: disminución de la pérdida de peso y firmeza, retraso en los cambios en el contenido total de sólidos solubles y disminución de la degradación de la vitamina C, así como protección contra desarrollo de microorganismos alteradores (mesófilos aerobios, hongos, levaduras y psicrótrofos) y mantenimiento de la calidad sensorial (color, olor, sabor, textura, índice de decaimiento y aceptación global), prolongando la vida de anaquel del producto natural hasta por 18 días.

Method and apparatus for imaging utilizing an ultrasonic imaging sensor array

The subject invention pertains to a piezoelectric device structure for improved acoustic wave sensing and/or generation, and process for making same. The piezoelectric thin film field effect transducer can be a thin film transistor (TFT) with either a piezoelectric film gate or a composite gate having a dielectric film and a piezoelectric film. The TFT structure can be either a top gate device or a bottom gate device. In an embodiment, the piezoelectric device structure can be used to form an array of piezoelectric thin film field effect transducers. A TFT switch can drive each piezoelectric transducer in the array. The piezoelectric transducers can both generate and sense acoustic waves. In a sensing mode, a signal from an acoustic wave can be collected at a readout terminal of the piezoelectric transducer. In a generating mode, an excitation signal can be applied across the piezoelectric transducer while the switch is 'on'.

Dilution-stable aqueous compositions for the mass hydrophobization of mineral building materials

The present invention relates to dilution-stable compositions for the mass hydrophobization of mineral building materials, the compositions containing at least one organosiloxane (A), at least one emulsifier (B) and water, wherein the organosiloxane (A) has SiC-bonded C2-C6 alkyl radicals and SiC-bonded C7-C18 alkyl radicals. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the organosiloxane (A) and to hydraulically setting compositions containing the organosiloxane (A).

Numerically controlled multi-spindle lathe

The lathe comprises a bearing structure (3) with a base (9) extending according to a first translation axis (X). Centers and tailstocks are configured to support a plurality of workpieces to be machined simultaneously. The lathe comprises: a first carriage (23) guided on first guides (21) integral with the base (9) and extending in the direction of the first translation axis (X); and a second carriage (25), supported by the first carriage (23) and movable with respect to the first carriage (23), on second guides (27), in the direction of a second translation axis (Y), orthogonal to the first translation axis (X). A plurality of spindles (31) with parallel axes, carried by the second carriage (25), are configured to machine a plurality of workpieces (P) simultaneously.

A double multi-spindle lathe

The multi-spindle lathe comprises a base (9) extending along a first translation axis (X), to which a first series of rotation members (13, 15) for workpieces (P) is associated, rotatable around respective rotation axes (A) parallel to the first translation axis (X) and a second series of rotation members (13A, 15A) for workpieces (PA), rotatable around respective rotation axes (A). The lathe further comprises a first carriage (23) movable on first guides (21) integral with the base (9) and extending in the direction of the first translation axis (X) and a plurality of spindles (31) with parallel axes, carried by the first carriage (23). The first series of rotation members (13, 15) and the second series of rotation members (13A, 15A) are arranged in sequence along the first translation axis (X). The first carriage (23) and the first guides (21) are configured to selectively machine: workpieces (P) mounted on the first series of rotation members (13, 15); and workpieces (PA) mounted on the second series of rotation members (13A, 15A).

Zusammensetzugen für wärmerückstellbare schaumstoffschläuche

Numerically controlled multi-spindle lathe

Caricatore di sacchetti per macchina confezionatrice.

Fixative molecules

The present invention relates to a method for imparting a fragrance to a fabric comprising the steps: (i) providing a composition comprising or consisting of one or more fragrance compound(s) and at least one polyol ester of the formula (I) as defined herein; (ii) contacting the composition from step (i) with the fabric; and (iii) optionally, drying the fabric. Furthermore, the present invention provides a fragrant object obtained or obtainable by the method according to the invention, a composition comprising or consisting of one or more fragrance compound(s) and at least one polyol ester of the formula (I), a product comprising a composition according to the invention as well as the use of a polyol ester of the formula (I) for enhancing deposition of a fragrance on a fabric.

Stream-wise vortex fire extinguisher

Devices, systems, and methods for extinguishing fires are provided. A device for extinguishing fires may include a nozzle defining a flow channel. The device may include a convector fluidly coupled with the flow channel and configured to introduce a flow through the flow channel. The device may also include a vortex generator disposed within the nozzle, the vortex generator positioned to interact with the flow and to form a stream-wise vortex external to the nozzle.

サーバ装置、端末装置、および商品情報選択方法

【課題】従来、意外性のある商品を購入することが困難であった。 【解決手段】商品識別情報を含む商品情報と、商品の意外性の度合いに関する情報である意外度と、商品の満足の度合いに関する情報である満足度とを有する１以上の商品関連情報を格納し得る商品関連情報格納部と、ユーザ識別子と、商品情報を選択する条件に関する情報であり、意外度および満足度に関する条件に関する情報である条件情報とを有する１以上の端末購入情報を格納し得る端末購入情報格納部と、ユーザ識別子ごとに、ユーザ識別子と対になる条件情報が示す条件に従って、条件を満たす意外度および満足度と対になる１以上の商品情報を商品関連情報格納部から取得する商品情報選択部と、ユーザ識別子ごとに、商品情報選択部が選択した１以上の商品情報を出力する商品情報出力部とを具備するサーバ装置により、意外性のある商品を購入できる。 【選択図】図２

Machine tool with working surface defined by orientable suction cups

The machine tool (1) having a work head (9) adapted to support a tool (21), a workpiece holder (30) having a two substantially parallel beams (31) arranged at a distance adjustable orthogonally to the longitudinal extension of the beams, a carriage (35) on each beam (31) movable along the longitudinal extension of the beam (31), on each carriage (35) a suction cup (39) for blocking the workpieces (P) to be machined. The position of each suction cup (39) with respect to the carriage (35) onto which the cup is mounted is adjustable by rotating around an axis (D-D) which is substantially orthogonal to a blocking surface, for blocking the workpieces, defined by the suction cups (39). To each suction cup (39) an actuator (46, 48) is associated, controlling the rotation of the suction cup (39) with respect to the carriage (35) onto which the cup is mounted.