SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A MESSAGE NOTIFICATION BASED ON SENSORY DETECTION

An electronic device () provides user message notifications as to messages that were received when the user was not in possession of or in the vicinity of the electronic device. The electronic device includes a communications circuit () for receiving an incoming message, and an output device () for outputting a message notification associated with the incoming message. A sensor () detects a user and generates a detection signal when the user is detected. A controller () is configured to receive the detection signal, and configured in response to the detection signal to generate the message notification for outputting by the output device. In one embodiment, a timer () counts a predetermined time after receipt of the incoming message. If a user input is not received within the predetermined time, the controller causes the electronic device to enter an away from phone (AFP) mode in which the sensor is activated. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communications circuit for receiving an incoming message;an output device for outputting a message notification associated with the incoming message;a sensor for detecting a user and generating a detection signal when the user is detected; anda controller configured to receive the detection signal, and configured in response to the detection signal to generate the message notification for outputting by the output device.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a timer that counts a first predetermined time after receipt of the incoming message;wherein if a detection signal is not received within the first predetermined time, the controller is configured to cause the electronic device to enter an away from phone (AFP) mode; andwherein if a detection signal is received during the AFP mode, the controller is configured in response to the detection signal to generate the message notification for outputting by the output device.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an input ...

Linearly concentrating solar collector and method for reflector tracking in such a solar collector

The basis for the function of a linearly concentrating solar collector lies, in simple terms, in the fact that reflectors reflect incident sunlight onto a receiver tube through which a heat-absorbing medium flows. Owing to the rotation of the Earth, the reflectors need to be adjusted regularly, however, in order to ensure that the sunlight hits the receiver tube. Known tracking methods use calculated positions of the sun for this purpose, which, in the case of structural deviations, for example as a result of expansion and material stress, results in inaccuracies and losses in efficiency. The invention is intended to improve the tracking of the reflectors in such a linearly concentrating solar collector. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the radiation intensity in the region on both sides next to the receiver tube is measured and, by means of regulation, in the case of uneven emission on both sides of the receiver tube, the reflectors are tracked to such an extent that the radiation intensity on both sides of the receiver is the same and thus the maximum of the radiation intensity is on the receiver tube.

Motor vehicle with actuated battery exchange and a roller bearing u-profile teflon coated guide

The invention concerns a motor vehicle ( 1 ), preferably a truck or a lorry, comprising a battery exchange station ( 2 ), the battery exchange station ( 2 ) comprising at least one battery ( 3 ), an actuator element ( 4 ) and a connecting element ( 5 ) arranged between the battery ( 3 ) and the actuator element ( 4 ), the actuator element ( 4 ) being movable from a first to a second position, such that in the first position the at least one battery ( 3 ) is arranged completely under the motor vehicle ( 1 ), while in the second position the at least one battery ( 3 ) is arranged completely outside, preferably behind, the motor vehicle ( 1 ).

Systems and methods for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and, functional recovery tracking

Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s). The system can manage the tracking of multiple patients, thereby allowing for data comparison between similar aspects of medical treatments and for learning over time through continual data gathering, analysis, and assimilation to decision-making algorithms.

METHODS FOR GENOMIC INTEGRATION

Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more integration polynucleotides comprising an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, a nuclease capable of causing a break at the genomic target site, and a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the population of cells, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise selecting a host cell that expresses the selectable marker. 167-. (canceled)68. A composition comprising:(a) a site-specific nuclease, or a nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a site-specific nuclease; and(b) a first linear nucleic acid and one or more additional linear nucleic acid, wherein the first and second linear nucleic acids are capable of homologously recombining with each other in a host cell, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker.69. The composition of claim 68 , wherein each linear nucleic acid comprises a partial claim 68 , interrupted and/or non-contiguous coding sequence for the selectable marker claim 68 , wherein the selectable marker cannot be expressed from each linear nucleic acid in a host cell claim 68 , whereupon said formation of the circular nucleic acid results in formation of a complete coding sequence of the selectable marker claim 68 , wherein the selectable marker can be expressed from the circular nucleic acid in a host cell.7066. The composition of claim claim 68 , wherein the circular nucleic acid further comprises a coding sequence for a site-specific ...

Mask system headgear

A respiratory mask system includes a headgear that, in use, secures the respiratory mask system to a patient's head. The headgear includes a pair of forehead straps that are coupled together by a forehead coupler to form a closed loop. The forehead coupler is removably connected to a frame of the respiratory mask such that the forehead straps remain in a closed loop. The pair of forehead straps can also be coupled together by positioning a male strap portion within an aperture of a female strap portion. The male strap portion has a free end that is configured to be received into the aperture. The male strap portion includes a plurality of notches that engage the aperture of the female strap portion and provide incremental adjustment. The free ends of the male and female strap portions have fasteners configured to engage the surface of the other strap portion.

Unsupervised learning for simultaneous localization and mapping in deep neural networks using channel state information

A method of training an artificial neural network (ANN), receives, from a base station, signal information for a radio frequency signal between the base station and a user equipment (UE). The artificial neural network is trained to determine a location of the UE and to map the environment based on the received signal information and in the absence of labeled data.

METHODS FOR GENOMIC INTEGRATION

Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more integration polynucleotides comprising an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, a nuclease capable of causing a break at the genomic target site, and a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the population of cells, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise selecting a host cell that expresses the selectable marker. 141-. (canceled)42. A host cell comprising:(i) an exogenous nucleic acid (ES) capable of recombining, via homologous recombination, at a target site (TS) of the host cell genome;(ii) a nuclease (N) capable of generating a break at TS; and(iii) a nucleic acid that is introduced into the host cell as a linear nucleic acid and is capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acid within the host cell, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker.43. The host cell of claim 42 , wherein the linear nucleic acid comprises two internal homology regions that are capable of homologously recombining with each other claim 42 , whereupon homologous recombination of the internal homology regions results in formation of the circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid expressing the selectable marker.44. The host cell of claim 42 , wherein the linear nucleic acid comprises a homology region that is capable of recombining with a homology region of an additional linear nucleic acid within the host ...

Device and method for generating a compressed network from a trained neural network

A device and a method for generating a compressed network from a trained neural network are provided. The method includes: a model generating a compressing map from first training data, the compressing map representing the impact of model components of the model to first output data in response to the first training data; generating a compressed network by compressing the trained neural network in accordance with the compressing map; the trained neural network generating trained network output data in response to second training data; the compressed network generating compressed network output data in response to the second training data; training the model by comparing the trained network output data with the compressed network output data.

NOVEL AFLATOXIN AND FUNGAL INFECTION CONTROL METHODS

The technology provided herein relates to novel methods and compounds for a multi-species pathogen infection control. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to methods of inhibiting the growth of a target pathogen expressing the cysteine-rich secreted protein (CSP), whereby the method comprises contacting said target pathogen with an inhibitor against said CSP, wherein said inhibitor inhibits the CSP expression and/or binds to a protein product of a gene coding CSP. Nucleic acid molecules encoding said inhibitors, vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids and methods for preparation and producing such inhibitors are also disclosed, as well as the use of said CSP-inhibitors for the control/treatment of diseases associated with a microbial pathogen expressing CSP. 1. A method of inhibiting the growth of a target pathogen expressing the cysteine-rich secreted protein (CSP) , whereby the method comprises contacting said target pathogen with an inhibitor against said CSP , wherein said inhibitor inhibits the CSP expression and/or binds to a protein product of a gene coding CSP.2Aspergillus,Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticusAspergillus fumigatus.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target pathogen is an aflatoxin-producing fungus and/or a fungus belonging to the phylum Ascomycota claim 1 , optionally a fungus belonging to the order Eurotiales claim 1 , optionally a fungus belonging to the family Trichocomaceae claim 1 , optionally a fungus belonging to the genera of which is optionally selected from the group consisting of and3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the CSP is coded by an mRNA comprising SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 1 , or a homolog thereof claim 1 , homolog having a sequence identity of at least 60% claim 1 , optionally at least 70% claim 1 , optionally at least 80% claim 1 , optionally at least 85% claim 1 , optionally at least 90% claim 1 , optionally at least 95% claim 1 , optionally at least 96 claim 1 , 97 claim 1 , ...

Method of Recording Multiplexed Biological Information into a CRISPR Array Using a Retron

This invention provides methods of altering a cell including providing the cell with a nucleic acid sequence encoding a Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein of a CRISPR adaptation system, providing the cell with a CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence including a leader sequence and at least one repeat sequence, and providing the cell with one or more retron systems, wherein the cell expresses the Cas1 protein and/or the Cas2 protein. 1. A method of altering a cell comprisingproviding the cell with one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein of a CRISPR adaptation system,providing the cell with a CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence including a leader sequence and at least one repeat sequence, wherein the CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence is within genomic DNA of the cell or on a plasmid,providing the cell with one or more retron systems which are used to produce protospacer DNA sequences to be introduced into the CRISPR array,wherein the cell expresses the Cas1 protein and/or the Cas2 protein,wherein the retron system produces the protospacer DNA sequence, andwherein the protospacer DNA sequence is processed and a spacer sequence is inserted into the CRISPR array nucleic acid sequence.2. The method of wherein the protospacer is a defined synthetic DNA.3. The method of wherein the protospacer sequence includes a modified “AAG” protospacer adjacent motif (PAM).4. The method of wherein the nucleic acid sequence encoding the Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein is provided to the cell within a vector.5. The method of wherein the retron system is provided to the cell within a vector.6. The method of wherein the cell is a prokaryotic or a eukaryotic cell.7. The method of wherein the nucleic acid sequence encoding the Cas1 protein and/or a Cas2 protein comprises inducible promoters for induction of expression of the Cas1 and/or Cas2 protein.8. An engineered claim 1 , non-naturally occurring cell comprisingone or more nucleic acid sequences ...

A vent for a component of a respiratory therapy system

A vent (15) for venting exhaust gases from a component of a respiratory therapy system is provided, comprising: a substrate (15A) having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least one vent hole (17) extending through the substrate (15A) and having a vent hole circumference, the vent hole (17) comprising an exhaust gas inlet (25) at the inner margin of the substrate (15A) and an exhaust gas outlet (23) at an outer margin of the substrate (15A). The vent hole (17) further comprises a sidewall (17A) extending between the exhaust gas inlet (25) and the exhaust gas outlet (23). The exhaust gas inlet and (25) the exhaust gas outlet (23) have different diameters such that the sidewall of the vent hole (17) is inclined at an angle of inclination between the exhaust gas inlet (25) and the exhaust gas outlet (23). The angle of inclination of the inclined side wall of the vent is non-constant around the vent hole (17) circumference.

DEVICE FOR PROVIDING CLEAN AIR IN A BEVERAGE FILLING PLANT

A device for providing clean air in a beverage filling plant is described. The device includes an inflow channel with at least one filter for pretreating the air sucked in via a supply-air feed. The inflow channel is adjoined by a first outflow channel with at least one filter for treating the air pretreated in the inflow channel for feeding into a filling cleanroom of the beverage filling plant. The inflow channel is adjoined by a second outflow channel for treating the air pretreated in the inflow channel for feeding into a blowing cleanroom for the blow-molding of plastic containers. A dehumidifying device for dehumidifying the pretreated air is arranged in the second outflow channel. 116-. (canceled)18. The device of claim 17 , wherein the inflow channel comprises a central fan that conveys the pretreated air through the inflow channel and also through the first outflow channel and the second outflow channel.19. The device of claim 17 , wherein the at least first filter comprises a first dust filter and/or a second dust filter.20. The device of claim 19 , wherein the first dust filter comprises a filter of filter class G3 or G4 claim 19 , and the second dust filter comprises a filter of filter class M5 to F9.21. The device of claim 20 , wherein the inflow channel further comprises a third dust filter of filter class F7 to F9 downstream of the second dust filter.22. The device of claim 17 , wherein the inflow channel comprises a sound damper configured to damp sound.23. The device of claim 22 , wherein the sound damper is disposed downstream of the first filter comprising a first dust filter.24. The device of claim 17 , wherein the first outflow channel comprises a heat exchanger.25. The device of claim 17 , wherein the second filter comprises a suspended matter filter.26. The device of claim 25 , wherein the suspended matter filter comprises a filter of filter class E10 to U16.27. The device of claim 17 , wherein the first outflow channel comprises a ...

METHODS FOR GENOMIC INTEGRATION

Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more integration polynucleotides comprising an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, a nuclease capable of causing a break at the genomic target site, and a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the population of cells, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise selecting a host cell that expresses the selectable marker. 1. A method of selecting a host cell competent for homologous recombination , comprising:(a) contacting one or more host cells with a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the population of cells, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker; and(b) selecting a host cell that expresses the selectable marker.2. A method for integrating an exogenous nucleic acid into a target site of a host cell genome , the method comprising: (i) an exogenous nucleic acid (ES) capable of recombining, via homologous recombination, at the target site (TS) of the host cell genome;', '(ii) a nuclease (N) capable of generating a break at TS; and', '(iii) a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the host cell, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable ...

Respiratory mask and related portions, components or sub-assemblies

A respiratory mask for providing positive pressure therapy and a bias-flow venting system configured to reduce discernable draft generated by exhausted air are disclosed herein. The respiratory mask has a ball jointed elbow, one or more detachable forehead pieces and a headgear with a spacer fabric region. The elbow is configured to be removable when oriented to a predetermined position. The forehead pieces are provided in one or more sizes. The spacer fabric region having two or more layers wherein the raw edges are turned to the inside of the layers. The seal having improved seal performance and accommodating a wider variety of facial geometries. The bias-flow system having a tube and exhaust holes radially aligned on a bead of the tube. The bias-flow system also having an annular component exhaust holes and a shroud having a plenum chamber around the exhaust holes.

Lyophilization Bag

A lyophilization bag is provided herein for containing a solution in a lyophilizer during lyophilization. The lyophilization bag includes a body having a flexible base member, and a flexible top member. The base member and the top member, collectively, at least partially encompass an interior volume of the body. A first portion of the interior volume is defined between at least portions of the base member and a reference plane located spaced from the at least portions of the base member, the first portion of the interior volume defining a volume corresponding to the initial volume of the solution. A second portion of the interior volume is defined between the reference plane and at least portions of the top member. At least one port defining an opening is in communication with the second portion of the interior volume.

Data and compute efficient equivariant convolutional networks

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method of performing machine learning, comprising: generating a neural network model; and training the neural network model for a task with a first set of input data, wherein: the training uses a total loss function total including an equivariance loss component equivarnace according to total=task+αequivarnace, and α>0.

CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a container treatment system for the treatment of containers, such as bottles, in the beverage processing industry, comprising a clean room and a container treatment machine arranged therein with at least one exchangeable component, where the container treatment system comprises a robot which is arranged in the clean room and is designed to exchange said exchangeable component, and a corresponding method. 1. A container treatment system for the treatment of containers , in the beverage processing industry , comprising:a clean room and a container treatment machine arranged therein with at least one exchangeable component, wherein said container treatment system comprises a robot which is arranged in said clean room and is designed to exchange said exchangeable component.2. The container treatment system of claim 1 , wherein said robot comprises a robotic arm which is fixedly mounted in said clean room or is arranged movable along a guide arranged in said clean room.3. The container treatment system of claim 2 , where said guide and a part of said robot form a linear drive.4. The container treatment system of claim 1 , where a magazine for the storage of exchangeable components is arranged in said clean room and said robot is designed to remove one of said exchangeable components from said magazine and attach it to said container treatment machine and to remove an exchangeable component attached to said container treatment machine from the latter and supply it to said magazine.5102. The container treatment system of claim 1 , where a lock claim 1 , into which an exchangeable component is inserted from outside said clean room claim 1 , is provided in the wall of said clean room claim 1 , where said robot () is designed to remove said exchangeable component from said lock and attach it to said container treatment machine and remove an exchangeable component attached to said container treatment machine from the latter and supply it to ...

System and method for attaching a fluid conduit to an anatomical structure

A system and method for end-to-side anastomosis to an anatomical passageway is disclosed. The system and method are particularly useful in coupling an LVAD pump to an aorta. The system and method include using a tubular graft member having a skirt flange that engages the side of the aorta, a seating assembly and a flanged stent for securing the tubular graft to the side of the anatomical passageway. An assembly for creating an opening in the side of the anatomical passageway and an assembly for delivering the tubular graft is also disclosed.

Library-scale Engineering of Metabolic Pathways

Expressing guide nucleic acids (e.g., gRNA) from the same oligonucleotide that contains donor sequence permits the high efficiency, simultaneous transformation of a population of cells with both substrates. Using oligonucleotide chip array technology, one can construct thousands of oligonucleotides with customized gRNA and donor sequence in a cost effective manner. In combination, one can efficiently modify endogenous and exogenous genes. 1. A method of generating a library of mutant yeast cells in which the mutant yeast cells carry a mutation in a nucleic acid segment , wherein mutant cells within the library carry different mutations within the nucleic acid segment , the method comprising:synthesizing on an array a library of oligonucleotides, each oligonucleotide comprising:(a) a segment encoding a guide nucleic acid which is complementary to a target site in a nucleic acid in a yeast cell, and(b) a donor DNA comprising the nucleic acid segment which is flanked by two sequences which are complementary to two regions of the nucleic acid, wherein the two regions are on opposite sides of the target site, wherein the nucleic acid segment comprises a mutation;incorporating the oligonucleotides of the library into a plasmid vector to form a library of plasmids, wherein the donor DNA in the library of plasmids comprises at least 24 distinct mutations in the nucleic acid segment, each mutation on a separate oligonucleotide molecule;transforming a yeast cell which expresses a nucleic acid-guided endonuclease with the library of plasmids,wherein the guide nucleic acid is expressed in the yeast cell, wherein the nucleic acid-guided endonuclease breaks the nucleic acid at the target site, wherein the donor DNA recombines with the nucleic acid at the two regions via the two sequences which are complementary, rejoining two portions of the nucleic acid that had been separated by breakage of the nucleic acid by the nucleic acid-guided endonuclease; andrecovering transformed ...

Control of a physical system based on inferred state

A system and computer-implemented method are provided for enabling control of a physical system based on a state of the physical system which is inferred from sensor data. The system and method may iteratively infer the state by, in an iteration, obtaining an initial inference of the state using a mathematical model representing a prior knowledge-based modelling of the state, and by applying a learned model to the initial inference of the state and the sensor measurement, wherein the learned model has been learned to minimize an error between initial inferences provided by the mathematical model and a ground truth and to provide a correction value as output for correcting the initial inference of the state of the mathematical model. Output data may be provided to an output device to enable control of the physical system based on the inferred state.

Differentially private iteratively reweighted least squares

A method for privatizing an iteratively reweighted least squares (IRLS) solution includes perturbing a first moment of a dataset by adding noise and perturbing a second moment of the dataset by adding noise. The method also includes obtaining the IRLS solution based on the perturbed first moment and the perturbed second moment. The method further includes generating a differentially private output based on the IRLS solution.

Respiratory mask system

A respiratory mask includes a frame and a cushion module including a housing and a cushion that seals on a user's face in use. The housing includes a first connector, for example, a female connector, and the frame includes a second connector, for example, a male connector. The first and second connectors are coupled together in use. The housing includes one or more fasteners that secure the male connector to the female connector. Each fastener includes a base portion coupled to the housing and a moveable portion pivotally connected to the base portion. To assemble the mask, the male connector is inserted into the female connector such that the male connector engages the fasteners. Advancement of the male connector into the female connector causes the fasteners to change orientation from a neutral position to a toggled position and compress. The compressed fasteners apply a retention force to the male connector.

Variance propagation for quantization

A neural network may be configured to receive, during a training phase of the neural network, a first input at an input layer of the neural network. The neural network may determine, during the training phase, a first classification at an output layer of the neural network based on the first input. The neural network may adjust, during the training phase and based on a comparison between the determined first classification and an expected classification of the first input, weights for artificial neurons of the neural network based on a loss function. The neural network may output, during an operational phase of the neural network, a second classification determined based on a second input, the second classification being determined by processing the second input through the artificial neurons using the adjusted weights.

METHODS FOR GENOMIC INTEGRATION

Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. in certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more integration polynucleotides comprising an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, a nuclease capable of causing a break at the genomic target site, and a linear nucleic acid capable of homologous recombination with itself or with one or more additional linear nucleic acids contacted with the population of cells, whereupon said homologous recombination results in formation of a circular extrachromosomal nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker. in some embodiments, the methods further comprise selecting a host cell that expresses the selectable marker. 165-. (canceled)66. A composition comprising:(a) a site-specific nuclease, or a nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a site-specific nuclease; and(b) a linear nucleic acid comprising two internal homology regions that are capable of homologously recombining with each other in a host cell, whereupon homologous recombination of the internal homology regions results in formation of a circular nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a selectable marker.6784.-. (canceled)85. A host cell comprising the composition of .8692-. (canceled)93. A cell culture composition comprising a cell culture medium and the host cell of any one of .94. The cell culture composition of claim 93 , further comprising a compound that selects for expression of the selectable marker.95100-. (canceled)101. A linear nucleic acid comprising a first homology region (HR1) and a second homology region (HR2) claim 93 , wherein HR1 and HR2 are capable of recombining with each other via homologous recombination claim 93 , whereupon homologous recombination of HR1 with HR2 results in formation of a circular nucleic acid comprising a coding sequence for a ...

Channel Gating For Conditional Computation

A computing device may be equipped with a generalized framework for accomplishing conditional computation or gating in a neural network. The computing device may receive input in a neural network layer that includes two or more filters. The computing device may intelligently determine whether the two or more filters are relevant to the received input. The computing device may deactivate filters that are determined not to be relevant to the received input (or activate filters that are determined to be relevant to the received input), and apply the received input to active filters in the layer to generate an activation.

MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEM

A machine learning system configured to map an input data instance to an output according to a system mapping. The system mapping may be composed from multiple functions. A latent input vector may be determined in a second latent space for the input data instance, from latent reference vectors related to a number of reference data instances identified as parents. 1. A machine learning system configured to map an input data instance to an output according to a system mapping , the system mapping being composed from multiple functions , the machine learning device comprising:an input interface configured to obtain an input data instance;a storage element configured to store a set of reference data instances; and map the input data instance to a first latent input vector in a first latent space according to a first function,', 'identify a number of reference data instances in the set of reference data instances as parents of the input data instance based upon a similarity between the first latent input vector and first latent reference vectors obtained from the set of reference data instances according to the first function,', 'determine a second latent input vector in a second latent space for the input data instance, from second latent reference vectors obtained according to a second function from the number of reference data instances identified as parents, and', 'determine an output from the second latent input vector by applying a third function to the second latent input vector,', 'wherein the third function and at least one of the first function and the second function are machine learnable functions., 'a processor circuit configured to2. The machine learning system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the input data instance and the reference data instances each include sensor data claim 1 , the sensor data including an image.3. The machine learning system as recited in claim 1 , wherein: (i) the output includes an output label claim 1 , and the system mapping is a ...

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus (1) which can be displaced on the solar panel (2) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel (2) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus (1) embraces the solar panel (2) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus (1) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel (2).

Chassis, especially for motor vehicles

Diagnostic methods, control, motor vehicle

Diagnoseverfahren für eine Niederdruck-Abgasrückführung einer Brennkraftmaschine, umfassend:Ausführen (41; 51) einer Abgasrückführung;Erfassen (42; 52) eines aktuellen Diagnosesensorwertes für ein Niederdruck-Abgasrückführsystem (12) mittels eines Diagnosesensors (10, 16, 17, 19, 20), wobei der Diagnosesensorwert indikativ ist für eine Abweichung eines Ist-Abgasflusses der Niederdruck-Abgasrückführung von einem Soll-Abgasfluss; undErmitteln (43; 54), ob die Abweichung vorliegt basierend auf dem Diagnosesensorwert. Diagnostic method for low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation of an internal combustion engine, comprising:performing (41; 51) exhaust gas recirculation;detecting (42; 52) a current diagnostic sensor value for a low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (12) by means of a diagnostic sensor (10, 16, 17, 19, 20 ), wherein the diagnostic sensor value is indicative of a deviation of an actual exhaust flow of the low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation from a target exhaust flow; anddetermining (43; 54) whether the abnormality is present based on the diagnostic sensor value.

Systems and methods for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and, functional recovery tracking

Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s). The system can manage the tracking of multiple patients, thereby allowing for data comparison between similar aspects of medical treatments and for learning over time through continual data gathering, analysis, and assimilation to decision-making algorithms.

Systems and methods for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking

Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s). The system can manage the tracking of multiple patients, thereby allowing for data comparison between similar aspects of medical treatments and for learning over time through continual data gathering, analysis, and assimilation to decision-making algorithms.

Method and apparatus for production of a cast component

A system for producing cast components from molten metal. One form of the present invention includes a system for the precision pouring of molten metal within a casting mold.

Packing body in rectifying columns

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels.

La invención se relaciona con un método para la limpieza de paneles solares mediante un aparato (1) de lavado que puede ser desplazado en el panel (2) solar y que aplica agua para lavar a la superficie del panel (2) solar y lava la superficie con la ayuda de boquillas de lavado y/o cepillos. El aparato (1) de lavado abraza el panel (2) solar en la región de su borde de manera tal que el aparato (1) de lavado es guiado de una forma desplazable en dirección longitudinal directamente en el panel (2) solar.

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus ( 1 ) which can be displaced on the solar panel ( 2 ) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel ( 2 ) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus ( 1 ) embraces the solar panel ( 2 ) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus ( 1 ) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel ( 2 ).

WASHING APPLIANCE AND PROCESS FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS.

Washing method and apparatus for solar panels

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus (1) which can be displaced on the solar panel (2) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel (2) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus (1) embraces the solar panel (2) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus (1) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel (2).

Washing procedure and washing device for solar collectors

Procedimiento para la limpieza de colectores solares pivotables (2) mediante un aparato de lavado (1) desplazable sobre el colector solar (2), que con ayuda de toberas de lavado y/o cepillos aplica agua de lavado sobre la superficie del colector solar (2) y lava la superficie, caracterizado por que, mediante una multitud de ejes de rueda y/o de rodillo que están distribuidos separados unos de otros sobre la superficie inferior del aparato de lavado, el aparato de lavado (1) está colocado sobre una superficie reflectora (5) del colector solar y rodea el colector solar (2) en la zona de borde de tal manera que el aparato de lavado (1) se conduce directamente desplazándose de manera longitudinal sobre la superficie reflectora (5) del colector solar (2). Procedure for cleaning pivotable solar collectors (2) by means of a washing device (1) movable on the solar collector (2), which with the help of washing nozzles and / or brushes applies washing water on the surface of the solar collector ( 2) and washes the surface, characterized in that, by means of a multitude of wheel and / or roller axes that are distributed separately from each other on the lower surface of the washing apparatus, the washing apparatus (1) is placed on a reflective surface (5) of the solar collector and surrounds the solar collector (2) in the edge zone such that the washing apparatus (1) is conducted directly by moving longitudinally on the reflecting surface (5) of the solar collector ( 2).

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels.

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels.

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus (1) which can be displaced on the solar panel (2) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel (2) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus (1) embraces the solar panel (2) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus (1) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel (2).

WASHING APPARATUS AND WASHING METHOD FOR SOLAR PANELS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCÉDÉ DE NETTOYAGE DE CAPTEURS SOLAIRES AU MOYEN D'UN DISPOSITIF DE NETTOYAGE (1) POUVANT ÊTRE DÉPLACÉ SUR LE CAPTEUR SOLAIRE (2), APPLIQUANT DE L'EAU DE NETTOYAGE SUR LA SURFACE DU CAPTEUR SOLAIRE (2) ET LAVANT LA SURFACE AU MOYEN DE BUSES DE NETTOYAGE ET/OU DE BROSSES. LE DISPOSITIF DE LAVAGE (1) ENTOURE LE CAPTEUR SOLAIRE (2) AU NIVEAU DE SES ARÊTES DE TELLE MANIÈRE QUE LE DISPOSITIF DE LAVAGE (1) EST GUIDÉ DIRECTEMENT SUR LE CAPTEUR SOLAIRE (1) DE FAÇON À COULISSER LONGITUDINALEMENT. The invention relates to a method for cleaning solar collectors by means of a cleaning device (1) which can be moved on the solar collector (2), applying cleaning water to the surface of the solar collector (2) and WASHING THE SURFACE USING CLEANING NOZZLES AND / OR BRUSHES. The washing device (1) surrounds the solar sensor (2) at its edges in such a way that the washing device (1) is guided directly on the solar sensor (1) so as to slid lengthwise.

Apparatus for energizing electrical consumers in a solar array

According to the invention, means for supplying electricity to the robot units are permanently allocated to the support structure to which the robot unit is secured, so the robot unit can autonomously move along or on the support structure.

SOLAR FIELD WITH A SERVICE ROBOT MOVABLE BETWEEN SOLAR PANELS

Solarfelder zur Umsetzung von Sonnenenergie in elektrische Energie oder Wärmeenergie sind in unterschiedlichen Formen bekannt. Grundsätzlich ist allen bekannten Formen gemeinsam, dass die Effizienz des Solarfelds größer ist, wenn die Solarpanels innerhalb des Solarfelds sauber und korrekt ausgerichtet sind. Hierbei können Serviceroboter eingesetzt werden, welche die korrekte Neigung und Ausrichtung der Solarpanels feststellen und rückmelden, oder aber die Oberfläche der Solarpanels reinigen können.Bislang ist es hierfür vorgesehen derartige Serviceroboter zeilenweise auf den Solarpanels aufzusetzen und eine Zeile durchlaufen zu lassen, und sie dann komplett auf die nächste Zeile zu versetzen. Alternativ ist es bekannt, den Serviceroboter mit einem Führungsfahrzeug zu verbinden, welches den Serviceroboter begleitet und bei Bedarf umsetzt.Die vorliegende Erfindung bedient sich einer an den Stirnseiten der Solarpanels angeordneten Fahrbahn, auf welche der Serviceroboter auffahren, sich mithilfe geeigneter Drehmittel auf der Stelle drehen und eine Zeile weiterfahren kann. Auf diese Weise kann der Serviceroboter vollständig autark verfahren. Various forms of solar fields for converting solar energy into electrical energy or thermal energy are known. Basically, what all known forms have in common is that the efficiency of the solar field is greater when the solar panels are clean and correctly aligned within the solar field. Service robots can be used here, which determine and report back the correct inclination and alignment of the solar panels, or can clean the surface of the solar panels. So far, it has been planned to place such service robots line by line on the solar panels and let them run through a line, and then completely move to the next line. Alternatively, it is known to connect the service robot to a guide vehicle, which accompanies the service robot and moves it around if necessary. The present invention uses a roadway arranged on the front sides of the ...

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus ( 1 ) which can be displaced on the solar panel ( 2 ) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel ( 2 ) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus ( 1 ) embraces the solar panel ( 2 ) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus ( 1 ) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel ( 2 ).

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Disclosed is a method for cleaning solar panels by means of a washing apparatus (1) which can be displaced on the solar panel (2) and applies rinsing water to the surface of the solar panel (2) and washes the surface with the help of washing nozzles and/or brushes. The washing apparatus (1) embraces the solar panel (2) in the edge region in such a way that the washing apparatus (1) is guided in a longitudinally movable way directly on the solar panel (2).

Washing apparatus and washing method for solar panels

Solar array with service robot that can travel between solar panels

Die vorliegende Erfindung bedient sich einer an den Stirnseiten der Solarpanels (2) angeordneten Fahrbahn, auf weiche der Serviceroboter (8) auffahren, sich mithilfe geeigneter Drehmittel auf der Stelle drehen und eine Zeile weiterfahren kann. Auf diese Weise kann der Serviceroboter (8) vollständig autark verfahren. Dabei ist der Fahrbahn für jede Reihe angrenzender Solarpanels (2) eine Zentrieröffnung (7) zugeordnet, wobei der Serviceroboter (8) einen in diese Zentrieröffnung (7) ausrückbaren Zentrierbolzen (12) aufweist, oder ist die Fahrbahn aus mehreren Teilflächen gebildet, welche im Bereich der Stirnseiten der Solarpanels (2) jeweils einen Drehtisch (6) bilden und der Drehtisch (6) um eine durch denselben verlaufende, senkrechte Drehachse drehbar ist.

Enhanced detection of low-copy-number nucleic acids in an integrated workflow

The present invention concerns methods and strategies of detecting low-copy-number nucleic acids in integrated workflows on automated or semi-automated platforms. The present methods of the invention open the possibility to expand the repertoire of already developed automated workflows to enable them to process even very diluted samples such as bodily fluids, including liquid biopsies.

Core performance monitoring apparatus

(57)【要約】 【課題】 浅いトレンチ分離およびゲート導体充填技術 によって分離された自己整合ポリシリコンＦＥＴデバイ ス、およびその製造方法を提供する。 【解決手段】 パッドを塗布した半導体基板上にＳＴＩ を用いてＦＥＴ半導体を作り、これからドープ・シリコ ン基板およびパッド構造の上にパッド構造でキャップさ れた隆起活性シリコン・デバイス領域およびダミー活性 シリコン・メサを作成する。メサの上に共形投影を持つ デバイスの上に共形ブランケット酸化ケイ素層を付着さ せる。次に、ブランケット酸化ケイ素層の上のポリシリ コン膜にメサの上の共形投影を付着させる。このポリシ リコン膜投影はパッド構造の上に酸化ケイ素層が露出す るまで続くＣＭＰ研磨ステップにおいて除去される。次 にメサの上の共形酸化ケイ素の選択的ＲＩＥ部分エッチ ングを施し、次いで共形ブランケット酸化ケイ素層のＣ ＭＰ平面化を実施し、エッチ・ストップとしてパッド窒 化ケイ素を用いてこの酸化ケイ素層を平面酸化ケイ素層 に変換する。

Housing for a medical implant

Gehäuse für ein medizinisches Implantat, wie einen Herzschrittmacher, Defibrillator, Kardioverter oder dergleichen, wobei das Gehäuse ein Hohlgehäuse und einen an dem Hohlgehäuse befestigten Anschlusskörper aufweist, der wenigstens einen in einer von außen zugänglichen Kavität des Anschlusskörpers angeordneten elektrischen Anschluss zum Anschließen einer Elektrodenleitung besitzt, und der Anschlusskörper einen Basiskörper aus elektrisch isolierendem Kunststoff umfasst, der mit dem Hohlgehäuse verbunden ist und elektrische Zuleitungen sowie mit diesem elektrisch leitend verbundene elektrische Kontakte für den elektrischen Anschluss derart trägt, dass die Kontakte über die elektrischen Zuleitungen mit elektrischen Komponenten im Inneren des Hohlgehäuses zu verbinden sind, wobei die elektrischen Zuleitungen mit den elektrischen Kontakten verschweißt und die miteinander verschweißten elektrischen Zuleitungen und elektrischen Kontakte in den Basiskörper eingegossen oder umspritzt und so in ihrer endgültigen Position fixiert sind, und der Basiskörper mit dem Hohlgehäuse mittels eines Klebstoffes zwischen Hohlgehäuse und Anschlusskörper verklebt ist.

Propeller blade

Process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid calcium and / or 2-methyl-6-chlorophenoxyacetic acid calcium

Stabilization of nanoparticulate fillers in resin formulations

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von mit Nanoteilchen versetzten Harzformulierungen, wobei makromolekulare Substanzen genutzt werden, um eine Agglomeration von Füllstoffen zu verhindern.

Device for the intentional and controllable distribution of a liquid or viscous material

A device for controllably dispensing a liquid or viscous material comprises a chamber which is subdivided by a piston into a pressurized gas chamber and a mass chamber. The container includes electrochemical, tablet-shaped, completely enclosed diffusion electrodes, aqueous electrolytes, a gas development cell containing a counter-electrode, an adjusting rheostat and contacts held by a clamping device in the bottom of the container. A vibration-dampening funnel-shaped container cap encloses the top end of the container and is totally compliant and shock-proof. The piston includes a piston seal which has a sealing lip monolithically connected to the piston with a space for a film of grease. An alternative embodiment has exchangeable electric elements and a refilling device. Other alternative embodiments have a simplified compact design for small sizes or for infusion devices or are associated with piston sensors.

and possibly COS from gases

Device for separating gas mixtures with a centrifuge

Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

Respiratory mask and related portions, components or sub-assemblies

A respiratory mask for providing positive pressure therapy and a bias-flow venting system configured to reduce discernable draft generated by exhausted air are disclosed herein. The respiratory mask has a ball jointed elbow, one or more detachable forehead pieces and a headgear with a spacer fabric region. The elbow is configured to be removable when oriented to a predetermined position. The forehead pieces are provided in one or more sizes. The spacer fabric region having two or more layers wherein the raw edges are turned to the inside of the layers. The seal having improved seal performance and accommodating a wider variety of facial geometries. The bias-flow system having a tube and exhaust holes radially aligned on a bead of the tube. The bias-flow system also having an annular component exhaust holes and a shroud having a plenum chamber around the exhaust holes.

Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

Frame for a mask assembly

Respiratory mask and related portions, components or sub-assemblies

A respiratory mask for providing positive pressure therapy and a bias-flow venting system configured to reduce discernable draft generated by exhausted air are disclosed herein. The respiratory mask has a ball jointed elbow, one or more detachable forehead pieces and a headgear with a spacer fabric region. The elbow is configured to be removable when oriented to a predetermined position. The forehead pieces are provided in one or more sizes. The spacer fabric region having two or more layers wherein the raw edges are turned to the inside of the layers. The seal having improved seal performance and accommodating a wider variety of facial geometries. The bias-flow system having a tube and exhaust holes radially aligned on a bead of the tube. The bias-flow system also having an annular component exhaust holes and a shroud having a plenum chamber around the exhaust holes.

Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

DC/DC converter

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine mehrphasige DC/DC-Wandlereinrichtung (10) mit einem Gleichspannungseingang (3), einem Gleichspannungsausgang (4) und parallel geschalteten Gleichspannungswandlern (1, 2, 2'), die jeweils zumindest ein von einer Steuereinrichtung (16) gesteuertes Schaltelement (11, 12, 13, 14; 21, 22, 21', 22') aufweisen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass von den parallel geschalteten Gleichspannungswandlern (1, 2, 2') zumindest ein erster Gleichspannungswandler (1) in Richtung vom Gleichspannungseingang (3) zum Gleichspannungsausgang (4) hin als Tief- und Hochsetzsteller und zumindest ein zweiter Gleichspannungswandler (2, 2') in Richtung vom Gleichspannungseingang (3) zum Gleichspannungsausgang (4) hin als Hochsetzsteller ausgebildet ist, wobei sich die Topologie des zumindest einen ersten Gleichspannungswandlers (1) von der Topologie des zumindest einen zweiten Gleichspannungswandlers (2, 2') unterscheidet, und dass die DC/DC-Wandlereinrichtung (10) zumindest eine Schalteinrichtung (5) umfasst.

Patent GR81919B

Apparatus for feeding an MTG conversion reactor

Apparatus for reducing the amount of water in the feed to a methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) conversion reactor is described. The output products of a dehydration reactor and an aqueous methanol feed are supplied to a primary distillation tower or separator. A dimethylether (DME)/methanol mixture is taken as overhead from the primary tower and can be sent to the MTG conversion reactor to produce hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline range. Bottoms from the primary tower, containing methanol and water, are supplied to a secondary distillation tower or separator. A methanol stream is drawn as overhead from the secondary tower and is passed to an acid catalyzed dehydration reactor where an equilibrium mixture of dimethylether, methanol, and water is produced. The equilibrium mixture is passed from the dehydration reactor to the primary distillation tower. In preferred embodiments, the conversion reactor feed from the primary distillation tower may be of a gaseous or liquid phase.

Method for feeding an MTG conversion reactor

A method of and apparatus for reducing the amount of water in the feed to a methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) conversion reactor is described. The output products of a dehydration reactor and an aqueous methanol feed are supplied to a primary distillation tower or separator. A dimethylether (DME)/methanol mixture is taken as overhead from the primary tower and can be sent to the MTG conversion reactor to produce hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline range. Bottoms from the primary tower, containing methanol and water, are supplied to a secondary distillation tower or separator. A methanol stream is drawn as overhead from the secondary tower and is passed to an acid catalyzed dehydration reactor where an equilibrium mixture of dimethylether, methanol, and water is produced. The equilibrium mixture is passed from the dehydration reactor to the primary distillation tower. In preferred embodiments, the conversion reactor feed from the primary distillation tower may be of a gaseous or liquid phase.

Assembly for harnessing wave and tide energy

The assembly comprises an elongated float member which floats on the surface of a body of water having waves moving therealong. A support arm freely pivotally connects to the float member for maintaining the float member parallel to the surface of the water. The support arm member is effective to maintain the float member with its longest dimension disposed in a direction parallel to the length of the waves moving along the surface of the body of water. A transmission assembly is responsive to the support arm member as the float member moves up and down with the movement of the waves to produce a rotational movement in a transmission shaft from which energy may be derived. Various features directed to the specific configuration of the float member, support arm member, transmission mechanism including the structure of a transmission shaft and a clutch mechanism are also disclosed.

Road vehicle with a battery change system

The invention concerns a motor vehicle ( 1 ), preferably a truck or a lorry, comprising a battery exchange station ( 2 ), the battery exchange station ( 2 ) comprising at least one battery ( 3 ), an actuator element ( 4 ) and a connecting element ( 5 ) arranged between the battery ( 3 ) and the actuator element ( 4 ), the actuator element ( 4 ) being movable from a first to a second position, such that in the first position the at least one battery ( 3 ) is arranged completely under the motor vehicle ( 1 ), while in the second position the at least one battery ( 3 ) is arranged completely outside, preferably behind, the motor vehicle ( 1 ).

ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ACTUATOR

Cartridge, method for operating the cartridge, water nozzle insert and outlet

A cartridge (8) for use in a showerhead or tap is designed for dispensing a liquid, in particular water or a water-based mixture. It comprises a set of at least two, in particular exactly two, nozzles (12) arranged to create colliding jets of the liquid and thereby create a spray of droplets of the liquid, and a spray shaper 84 for guiding the spray.Therein, an inner diameter of the nozzles (12) is between 0.8 and 1.5 millimetres, and a throat (3) of each of the nozzles (12), along which the nozzle (12) has a constant diameter, has a second length (L2) that is at least three times this inner diameter.

Atomiser and showerhead

An atomiser (10) is for use in a showerhead or tap for dispensing a liquid, in particular water or a water-based mixture. It comprises a set of at least two, in particular exactly two, nozzles (3) arranged to create colliding jets of the liquid and thereby create a spray of droplets of the liquid, and a spray shaper (2) for guiding the spray. The atomiser (10) comprises a nozzle element (1) with the nozzles (3), and a spray shaper (2), the nozzle element (1) and spray shaper (2) being separate parts.

Cartridge, method for operating the cartridge, water nozzle insert and outlet

A cartridge (8) for use in a showerhead or tap is designed for dispensing a liquid, in particular water or a water-based mixture. It comprises a set of at least two, in particular exactly two, nozzles (12) arranged to create colliding jets of the liquid and thereby create a spray of droplets of the liquid, and a spray shaper 84 for guiding the spray. Therein, an inner diameter of the nozzles (12) is between 0.8 and 1.5 millimetres, and a throat (3) of each of the nozzles (12), along which the nozzle (12) has a constant diameter, has a second length (L2) that is at least three times this inner diameter.

Assembly for storing paper money in a holder, as well as holder and housing for such a holder.

Central lubrication device for vehicles

Improvements in or relating to lubricant distributors

628,481. Force-feed lubricators. ATVIDABERGS SPARVAXLAR & SIGNALFABRIKS AKTIEBOLAG. Oct. 8, 1946, No. 30070. Convention date, Oct. 9, 1945. [Class 12 (iii)] A lubricant distributer comprises at least two reciprocating pistons driven by incoming lubricant under pressure and controlling each other mutually for the distribution of lubricant between two or more outlets, and is built up from block units having cylinder bores, each piston being arranged in a separate block. The distributor of Figs. 1 and 12 comprises two active or intermediate units 1, 3 and two end units 5, 7 which all have plane bearing surfaces and are held together at their corners by four bolts 8. The units 1, 3 have cylinder bores 19, 21, which are parallel to the bearing surfaces and are closed by plugs 23. Opening into each bore are two transverse passages 25, 27 which widen into threaded connections for outgoing conduits, and a longitudinal passage 33 goes through both units 1, 3 and communicates via a transverse passage in the bearing surface of the end unit 7 with a connection 17 for incoming lubricant. Communicating with each cylinder bore there are further longitudinal passages, i.e. 37, 39, 41, 43 on one side and 45, 47, 49, 51 on the other, so placed that they do not coincide when the units are assembled with their dissimilar surfaces against each other. Transverse passages, viz., 53, 55, 57, 59 and 61, 63, 65, 67 in the bearing surfaces serve to connect these longitudinal passages, the bolt holes 13, 15 forming connections between the end units 5, 7. In the cylinder bore 21 there is a piston 69 which has two circumferential grooves 73, 75 and 77, 79 in each piston-half, and in the bore 19 there is a piston 71 which has one groove 81 and 83 in each half; the pistons, which reciprocate freely without the influence of springs or the like and are a tight fit in the bores, each have two central grooves 85, 87 for co-operation with a guiding pin 89, which is displaceable in a bore 91 ...

Abradable material

Improvements in Safety Locks.

Rod lock

Silver dye-bleach process

1,253,892. Silver dye-bleach process. AGFA-GEVAERT A.G. March 27, 1969 [April 4, 1968], No. 16077/69. Heading G2C. A process for the production of coloured photographic images by the silver dye-bleach process comprises exposing a photographic material which has at least one silver halide emulsion layer which contains an azo dye, - developing, bleaching the dye and bleach-fixing, in which the silver halide emulsion used has a molar ratio of silver (in the form of silver halide) to each azo bond of the bleachable azo dye of at least 12:1 and in which development is carried out with ap-phenylenediamine developer solution. which contains at least 15g. per litre of sulphite. The silver halide emulsion preferably has a silver content (as silver halide) of at least 10g. per kg of emulsion before the addition of coating additives. By this process coloured images having a fine grain and low gradation and silver halide emulsion layers of very high sensitivity are obtained.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING OPTICALLY ACTIVE TERTIARY ALIPHATIC COMPOUNDS

CHROMAN DERIVATIVES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION

Dérivés de chromane et procédé pour leur préparation. Dérivés de chromane et formule générale : Chroman derivatives and process for their preparation. Chroman derivatives and general formula:

ABRASION BODY FOR SEAL AND ROTATING SEAL THUS OBTAINED

ORGANE AYANT UNE CHALEUR DE COMBUSTION RELATIVEMENT FAIBLE. IL COMPREND : -UN ELEMENT DE BASE; ET UN ELEMENT D'ABRASION NON METALLIQUE 16 FIXE A L'ELEMENT DE BASE ET COMPRENANT: A)UN HYDROCARBURE HALOGENE AYANT AU MOINS 60 EN POIDS D'HALOGENE; B)UNE TENEUR EN SOLIDES D'AU MOINS 40 EN POIDS; ET C)UNE CHALEUR DE COMBUSTION D'AU PLUS 9302KJKG. APPLICATION AUX JOINTS A LABYRINTHE. ORGAN HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW COMBUSTION HEAT. IT INCLUDES: -A BASIC ELEMENT; AND A NON-METALLIC ABRASION ELEMENT 16 ATTACHED TO THE BASE ELEMENT AND INCLUDING: A) A HALOGENOUS HYDROCARBON HAVING AT LEAST 60 HALOGEN BY WEIGHT; B) A SOLID CONTENT OF AT LEAST 40 BY WEIGHT; AND C) A HEAT OF COMBUSTION OF NOT MORE than 9302KJKG. APPLICATION TO LABYRINTH JOINTS.

CHROMAN DERIVATIVES

L'invention concerne des composés chimiques nouveaux. Il s'agit des composés des formules générales : The invention relates to novel chemical compounds. These are compounds of the general formulas:

ELEVATOR DOOR DOOR OF ELEVATOR

L'HUISSERIE EST POURVUE D'ELEMENTS DE CALFEUTREMENT LATERAUX 8, 9 REGLABLES HORIZONTALEMENT, PREVUS AUX MONTANTS 3, 4 DU CADRE DE PORTE 2, ET D'UN ELEMENT DE CALFEUTREMENT 13 ASSOCIE A LA PARTIE SUPERIEURE DU CADRE DE PORTE ET REGLABLE VERTICALEMENT. POUR QUE LES ELEMENTS DE CALFEUTREMENT N'AIENT PAS A FAIRE L'OBJET DE RETOUCHES LORS DE LA POSE DE L'HUISSERIE ET POUR QUE NE SUBSISTENT PAS DE JOURS DANS L'HUISSERIE UNE FOIS POSEE, CHAQUE ELEMENT DE CALFEUTREMENT LATERAL EST CONSTITUE PAR UN PANNEAU RECTANGULAIRE EN TOLE 8, 9 QUI DEPASSE EN LONGUEUR LA HAUTEUR DU CADRE DE PORTE 2 ET S'ENGAGE A L'INTERIEUR DU MONTANT CORRESPONDANT 3, 4 OU IL EST FIXE, AVEC POSSIBILITE DE REGLAGE A LA FOIS VERTICAL ET HORIZONTAL, A UNE TOLE DE GUIDAGE PORTEE PAR LE MONTANT. UN ETRIER EN TOLE 13 EN FORME D'U, QUI CONSTITUE L'ELEMENT DE CALFEUTREMENT REGLABLE VERTICALEMENT, EST DISPOSE A CHEVAL SUR LA PARTIE FRONTALE DU CADRE DE PORTE 2 PAR LEQUEL IL EST GUIDE LATERALEMENT. L'HUISSERIE CONVIENT PARTICULIEREMENT DANS LE CAS OU LA GAINE D'ASCENSEUR NE COMPORTE PAS DE RETOURS DE MACONNERIE LATERAUX AUX OUVERTURES PALIERES. THE DOOR DOOR IS PROVIDED WITH SIDE SHEATHING ELEMENTS 8, 9 ADJUSTABLE HORIZONTALLY, PROVIDED FOR THE AMOUNTS 3, 4 OF THE DOOR FRAME 2, AND OF A SHEATHING ELEMENT 13 ASSOCIATED WITH THE UPPER PART OF THE DOOR FRAME AND VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE. So that the sealing elements do not have to be touched up when fitting the door frame and so that there are no days left in the door frame once installed, each lateral sealing element is made up of one RECTANGULAR PANEL IN SHEET 8, 9 WHICH EXTENDS IN LENGTH THE HEIGHT OF DOOR FRAME 2 AND ENGAGES WITHIN THE CORRESPONDING POST 3, 4 OR IT IS FIXED, WITH POSSIBILITY OF ADJUSTMENT BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL, AT ONE GUIDE SHEET SUPPORTED BY THE UPRIGHT. A U-SHAPED CALIPER 13, WHICH CONSTITUTES THE VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE CALFEUTREMENT ELEMENT, IS LAID ON THE FRONTAL PART OF DOOR FRAME 2 ...

ELEVATOR DOOR DOOR OF ELEVATOR

Improvements to vehicle wheels and elastic tires intended for them

ABRASION MEMBER FOR A SEAL AND A ROTATING SEAL THUS OBTAINED

Portable container for edible liquids

Gas furnace for heating premises presenting a fire hazard

Method for maintaining the clarity of photographic silver halide emulsions at relatively high development temperatures

stabilized photographic silver halide emulsions

Toy

Wind tunnel