Apparatus for carbon dioxide enrichment

A flue gas treatment apparatus has a flue gas inlet, a treated gas outlet downstream of the flue gas inlet, and a gas flow path therebetween. The flue gas treatment apparatus comprises a particulate removal device. A first heater is downstream of the particulate removal device. The first heater heats the flue gas to a first treatment temperature. A first catalytic converter is downstream of the first heater for eliminating at least some CO and SO 2 from the flue gas. A second heater is downstream of the first catalytic converter for heating the flue gas to a second treatment temperature. A second catalytic converter is downstream of the second heater for eliminating at least some NOx from the flue gas. At least a first fan forces the flue gas from the flue gas inlet to the treated gas outlet.

Prosthetic and orthotic devices and methods and systems for controlling the same

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture.

PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture. 1. A motorized prosthetic or orthotic device (POD) comprising:a first segment including a joint member and a second segment coupled with the first segment via the joint member;an actuator configured to control motion of the second segment relative to the first segment; a reactive layer which commands and controls motion of the second segment relative to the first segment; and', 'an inference layer configured to receive an input stream comprising a first set of data accumulated during one or more gait cycles, the first set of data including one or more measurements of at least one of a vertical displacement associated with the first segment or the second segment, a horizontal displacement associated with the first segment or the second segment, and an angle associated with the first segment or the second segment with respect to gravity;', 'wherein the inference layer is configured to identify a locomotion activity of a user of the POD based at least on the first set of data and transmit information regarding the locomotion activity to the reactive layer to control motion of the second segment relative to the first segment., 'a control system for operating the POD, comprising2. The POD of claim 1 , wherein the POD is a prosthetic knee claim 1 , the first segment comprises a proximal connector configured to operably connect to a ...

LOAD DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR HUMAN JOINTS

A load distribution device that transfers the musculo-skeletal stress at a joint to associated body segments of a given joint-segments body structure. The device comprises a proximal support element adapted to be positioned onto a proximal body segment, a distal support element adapted to be positioned onto a distal body segment, a compensating joint movably connecting the proximal and distal support elements, a control system operatively connected to the compensating joint and a power source supplying power to the control system and the compensating joint. During user executed movements, the compensating joint generates or dissipates, under the directions of the control system a preset level of biomechanical energy corresponding to a user desired musculo-skeletal stress reduction at the joint-segments structure in order to compensate the movements of the user, the biomechanical energy being redistributed onto the proximal and distal body segments via the corresponding proximal and distal support elements. 2. The load distribution device of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one pair of contact elements of the proximal support element include a proximal body segment proximal posterior contact element and a proximal body segment distal anterior contact element; andthe at least one pair of contact elements of the distal support element include a distal body segment proximal anterior contact element and a distal body segment distal posterior contact element.3. The load distribution device of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one pair of contact elements of the proximal support element include a proximal body segment proximal anterior contact element and a proximal body segment distal posterior contact element; andthe at least one pair of contact elements of the distal support element include a distal body segment proximal posterior contact element and a distal body segment distal anterior contact element.4. The load distribution device of claim 1 , wherein: a proximal body ...

PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture. 1. A control system for controlling a motorized prosthetic or orthotic device (POD) that is actuatable about a joint , the control system comprising:a first inertial measurement unit (IMU) associated with a first segment of a user and configured to collect a first set of data, wherein the first set of data includes one or more measurements of at least one of a vertical displacement of the first segment, a horizontal displacement of the first segment, a torque associated with the first segment, and an absolute angle of the first segment with respect to gravity;a second IMU associated with a second segment of the POD and configured to collect a second set of data, wherein the second set of data includes one or more measurements of at least one of a vertical displacement of the second segment, a horizontal displacement of the second segment, a torque associated with the second segment, an absolute angle of the second segment with respect to gravity, and a net torque between the first segment and the second segment; and receive the first set of data from the first IMU and the second set of data from the second IMU, and', 'identify a locomotion activity of the user based on at least the first set of data and the second set of data., 'an inference layer in communication with the first IMU and the second IMU and configured to2. The ...

ELECTROCYCLONIC PARTICLE COLLECTOR

An electrocyclonic particle collector (EPC) for removing particulate matter from a gas includes an EPC gas inlet, an EPC gas outlet, and an EPC gas flow path between the EPC gas inlet and the EPC gas outlet. A first section is downstream of the EPC gas inlet and includes a first cyclonic particle collector in the gas flow path for cyclonically removing particles from the gas. A second section is in series with the first section and includes a rotational flow chamber in the gas flow path, and at least a first electrode in the gas flow path for facilitating electrostatic removal of particles from the gas stream in the rotational flow chamber. 1. An electrocyclonic particle collector (EPC) for removing particulate matter from a gas , comprising:a) an EPC gas inlet, an EPC gas outlet, and an EPC gas flow path between the EPC gas inlet and the EPC gas outlet;b) a first section downstream of the EPC gas inlet and comprising a first cyclonic particle collector in the EPC gas flow path for cyclonically removing particles from the gas; andc) a second section in series with the first section and comprising a rotational flow chamber in the EPC gas flow path, and at least a first electrode in the EPC gas flow path for facilitating electrostatic removal of particles from the gas stream in the rotational flow chamber.2. The EPC of claim 1 , wherein the second section further comprises an inlet conduit extending from the first cyclonic particle collector to the rotational flow chamber.3. The EPC of claim 2 , wherein the first electrode is associated with the inlet conduit.4. The EPC of claim 3 , wherein the inlet conduit comprises a conductive cylinder claim 3 , and the conductive cylinder forms at least a part of the first electrode.5. The EPC of claim 2 , wherein the inlet conduit and the rotational flow chamber extend along a common longitudinal axis.6. The EPC of claim 5 , wherein the first cyclonic particle collector extends along the longitudinal axis.7. The EPC of claim 2 , ...

Apparatus for carbon dioxide enrichment

A flue gas treatment apparatus has a flue gas inlet, a treated gas outlet downstream of the flue gas inlet, and a gas flow path therebetween. The flue gas treatment apparatus comprises a particulate removal device. A first heater is downstream of the particulate removal device. The first heater heats the flue gas to a first treatment temperature. A first catalytic converter is downstream of the first heater for eliminating at least some CO and SO 2 from the flue gas. A second heater is downstream of the first catalytic converter for heating the flue gas to a second treatment temperature. A second catalytic converter is downstream of the second heater for eliminating at least some NOx from the flue gas. At least a first fan forces the flue gas from the flue gas inlet to the treated gas outlet.

Prosthetic and orthotic devices and methods and systems for controlling the same

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture.

PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture. 1. (canceled)2. A control system , for controlling a lower limb prosthesis having a shank segment and a motorized knee at a knee joint that is configured to attach to a thigh of a trans-femoral amputee , the control system comprising:a first sensor comprising a single inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to be located on the shank segment of the lower limb prosthesis and configured to collect a first set of data related to locomotion of the shank segment;a second sensor configured to be located on the lower limb prosthesis and configured to collect a second set of data related to an angle of the shank segment at the knee joint; and receive the first set of data and the second set of data;', 'determine a kinematics of the thigh based on the first set of data and the second set of data, the kinematics of the thigh comprising a vertical displacement of the thigh, a horizontal displacement of the thigh, or an absolute angle of the thigh with respect to gravity;', 'identify a current locomotion activity of the amputee based on the kinematics of the thigh; and', 'control the motorized knee based on the current locomotion activity., 'a processor configured to be in communication with the first and second sensors, wherein the processor is configured to3. The control system of claim 2 , wherein the IMU comprises an accelerometer or ...

DERIVATIVES OF THE SINAPINIC ACID

The object of the present invention is a compound of general formula (I) 2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris chosen as being a —(C═O)—Rgroup.3. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris chosen as being a methyl claim 1 , an ethyl claim 1 , a propyl claim 1 , a butyl claim 1 , a pentyl or a hexyl group.4. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris chosen as being a C-C-alkyl group claim 1 , a phenyl group claim 1 , a 4-pyranone group claim 1 , a C-C-alkylphenyl group claim 1 , a C-C-alkenylphenyl group and a C-C-cycloalkyl group claim 1 , each of these groups being optionally substituted with one or more substituent(s) chosen independently of each other as being a hydroxy group claim 1 , an amine group claim 1 , a C-C-alkyl group claim 1 , a C-C-hydroxyalkyl group claim 1 , a C-C-alkoxy group claim 1 , a C-C-alkylthio group claim 1 , a C-C-alkylcarbonyloxy group claim 1 , a piperidine group claim 1 , a morpholine group claim 1 , a phenyl group claim 1 , a C-C-alkoxyphenyl group claim 1 , or a C-C-alkenylphenyl group optionally substituted with one or more C-C-alkylcarbonyloxy.5. The compound according to claim 4 , wherein Ris chosen as being a C-C-alkyl group claim 4 , a 4-pyranone group optionally substituted with one or more substituent(s) chosen independently of each other as being a C-C-hydroxyalkyl group; a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or more substituent(s) chosen independently of each other as being a C-C-alkyl or a C-C-hydroxyalkyl group; a C-C-alkylphenyl group optionally substituted with one or more substituent(s) chosen independently of each other as being a C-C-alkoxy group claim 4 , a C-C-alkylthio group claim 4 , a C-C-alkylcarbonyloxy group claim 4 , a C-C-alkoxyphenyl group or a C-C-alkenylphenyl group which is in turn substituted with one or more C-C-alkylcarbonyloxy claim 4 , C-C-alkenylphenyl; and C-C-cycloalkyl.6. The compound according to claim 5 , wherein Ris chosen as being the 4-pyranone claim 5 , the ...

NEW DERIVATIVES OF SINAPINIC ACID

NATURAL AMENDMENT PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR THE PLANT PRODUCTION OF CULTURES

DOOR STOP FOR VEHICLE.

NATURAL AMENDMENT PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR THE PLANT PRODUCTION OF CULTURES

La présente invention concerne des produits naturels d'amendement et un procédé d'apport desdits produits pour favoriser la production végétale. Un produit d'amendement indispensable comprend exclusivement du lignite doux de carrières et de la terre de diatomée. Pour la culture en pleine terre, il est ajouté de préférence un autre produit d'amendement sous la forme de fumiers compostés, comprenant des matières organiques issues de litières d'animaux d'élevage souillées par des déjections, les litières étant à base de copeaux de bois et de paille déchiquetée et ayant été ensemencées par des bactéries et des enzymes. Un produit supplémentaire d'amendement est avantageusement apporté au sol et comprend en solution un mélange de bactéries aérobies et d'enzymes en étant associés à un support à base de silicates tels que la zéolithe, et d'algues litho-calcaires. The present invention relates to natural products of amendment and a method of supplying said products to promote plant production. An indispensable amendment product consists exclusively of soft quarry lignite and diatomaceous earth. For in-ground cultivation, another amendment product is preferably added in the form of composted manures, including organic matter from litter of farmed animals soiled by droppings, the litters being based on chips of shredded wood and straw and having been seeded with bacteria and enzymes. An additional product of amendment is advantageously brought to the soil and comprises in solution a mixture of aerobic bacteria and enzymes being associated with a support based on silicates such as zeolite, and litho-calcareous algae.

Door stop for a vehicle

Door stop for a vehicle, composed of a tie provided with notches and mounted pivotably on a support intended to be fastened to the frame of a door of a motor vehicle, the pivot axis of the tie being parallel to the pivot axis of the door, and of a mechanism intended to be fastened to the leaf of the door, this mechanism comprising a frame (1) and two running rollers (6 and 8) between which the tie is seated, one (6) of these rollers being mounted rotatably between two cheeks (4) mounted pivotably on a shaft (3) counter to a spring (7), the other (8) of these rollers being mounted rotatably between two fixed flanges of the frame, the said device being characterised in that the length of the rollers (6, 8) is at least equal to double the thickness (e) of the tie.

NEW DERIVATIVES OF SINAPINIC ACID

La présente invention a pour objet un composé de formule générale (I) ainsi que son sel pharmaceutiquement acceptable, et l'utilisation de ce composé pour des applications cosmétiques ou pharmaceutiques. The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and the use of this compound for cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications.

Articulated assembly and especially a door stop for a motor vehicle

Articulated assembly including two elements (1, 6) pivoting with respect to one another on a spindle produced in the form of a rivet (4) by means of a ring (5) made of spring steel, and cylindrical with a non-circular cross-section, coming locally into contact with the spindle and with the pivoting elements at points which are offset at an angle, an assembly characterised in that one of the elements (1) consists of a clevis, the two branches (2 and 3) of which are provided with piercings (21, 31) accommodating the axis of articulation (4) and in that the ring (5) passes through the piercing (31) of one of the branches (3) in order to come to be applied by one of its ends (55) against the rivetted head (42) of the spindle, while the other end (54) of this ring comes to be applied against the side face (22) of the other branch (2).

Derivatives of the sinapinic acid

The object of the present invention is a compound of general formula (I) as well as to its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and to the use of this compound for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

Preparation process for n,n'-carbonylbis-lactams

L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation des N,N'-carbonylbislactames par réaction du phosgène avec au moins un lactame qui est caractérisé en ce que l'amine tertiaire est choisie dans le groupe constitué par les amines tertiaires aliphatiques non nucléophiles. On obtient ainsi des N,N'-carbonylbislactames de pureté élevée et avec de bons rendements aussi bien au laboratoire qu'à l'échelon industriel.

Process for producing of n,n'-carbonil-bis(lactams)

Prosthetic and orthotic devices and methods and systems for controlling the same

Prosthetic and/or orthotic devices (PODS), control systems for PODS and methods for controlling PODS are provided. As part of the control system, an inference layer collects data regarding a vertical and horizontal displacement of the POD, as well as an angle of the POD with respect to gravity during a gait cycle of a user of the POD. A processor analyzes the data collected to determine a locomotion activity of the user and selects one or more control parameters based on the locomotion activity. The inference layer may be situated between a reactive layer control module and a learning layer control module of the control system architecture.

Method of heat-treating unstable ceramics by microwave heating and susceptors used therefor

Abstract: A method of sintering thermally unstable (usually non-oxide) ceramics by microwave heating. In the method, a body of the ceramic is at least partially surrounded with a protective bed of particulate material and then the body and the bed are subjected to microwave irradiation to cause heating and sintering of the body. In order to allow the method to be carried out in an oxygen-containing gas such as air and at low pressure, the bed contains effective amounts of: (a) a microwave susceptor, if the unstable ceramic is not already a susceptor, (b) a protective material capable of generating a localized atmosphere which reduces decomposition and/or oxidation of the unstable ceramic, (c) an oxygen getter and (d) a material of sufficiently good thermal conductivity to prevent excessive localized heating in the bed. The invention also relates to the bed of particulate material used in the method and to a process for joining bodies of unstable ceramics by microwave irradiation using the protective bed.

Method and system for re-identifying broadcast segments using statistical profiles

A method and system for extracting segments from a broadcast television signal uses a mean display attribute value of pixels of each successive frame of a video component of the signal to identify segment transitions. Elapsed times between the identified segment transitions are compared with expected durations of segments, in order to detect intervals that are likely to constitute segments. Groups of the detected intervals are subjected to tests to see if they are temporally arranged in an expected distribution typical of segments in broadcast signals. he mean display attribute values concurrent with each detected segment are then used to form a statistical profile for the segment. These statistical profiles may be used to identify re-broadcast segments. Further a stream of mean audio amplitudes is preferably used to supply further segment transitions, to improve segment detection, and to provide more statistical values.

Advertising extracting system

A system for extracting advertising or other promotional segments form a video signal converts, if necessary, the video signal to a digital format, stores the video signal in a database, scans the video signal for the presence of predetermined characteristics, and associates the characteristics with the start and the end of each advertising or promotional segment.

ARTICULATED ASSEMBLY AND PARTICULARLY A DOOR STOP FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Load distribution device for human joints

A load distribution device that transfers the musculo-skeletal stress at a joint to associated body segments of a given joint-segments body structure. The device comprises a proximal support element adapted to be positioned onto a proximal body segment, a distal support element adapted to be positioned onto a distal body segment, a compensating joint movably connecting the proximal and distal support elements, a control system operatively connected to the compensating joint and a power source supplying power to the control system and the compensating joint. During user executed movements, the compensating joint generates or dissipates, under the directions of the control system a preset level of biomechanical energy corresponding to a user desired musculo-skeletal stress reduction at the joint-segments structure in order to compensate the movements of the user, the biomechanical energy being redistributed onto the proximal and distal body segments via the corresponding proximal and distal support elements.

Powerline communication system

Apparatus for carbon dioxide enrichment

A flue gas treatment apparatus has a flue gas inlet, a treated gas outlet downstream of the flue gas inlet, and a gas flow path therebetween. The flue gas treatment apparatus comprises a particulate removal device. A first heater is downstream of the particulate removal device. The first heater heats the flue gas to a first treatment temperature. A first catalytic converter is downstream of the first heater for eliminating at least some CO and SO 2 from the flue gas. A second heater is downstream of the first catalytic converter for heating the flue gas to a second treatment temperature. A second catalytic converter is downstream of the second heater for eliminating at least some NOx from the flue gas. At least a first fan forces the flue gas from the flue gas inlet to the treated gas outlet.

Electrocyclonic particle collector

An electrocyclonic particle collector (EPC) for removing particulate matter from a gas includes an EPC gas inlet, an EPC gas outlet, and an EPC gas flow path between the EPC gas inlet and the EPC gas outlet. A first section is downstream of the EPC gas inlet and includes a first cyclonic particle collector in the gas flow path for cyclonically removing particles from the gas. A second section is in series with the first section and includes a rotational flow chamber in the gas flow path, and at least a first electrode in the gas flow path for facilitating electrostatic removal of particles from the gas stream in the rotational flow chamber.

Electrocyclonic particle collector

An electrocyclonic particle collector (EPC) for removing particulate matter from a gas includes an EPC gas inlet, an EPC gas outlet, and an EPC gas flow path between the EPC gas inlet and the EPC gas outlet. A first section is downstream of the EPC gas inlet and includes a first cyclonic particle collector in the gas flow path for cyclonically removing particles from the gas. A second section is in series with the first section and includes a rotational flow chamber in the gas flow path, and at least a first electrode in the gas flow path for facilitating electrostatic removal of particles from the gas stream in the rotational flow chamber.

Particle collector

An electrocyclonic particle collector (EPC) for removing particulate matter from a gas includes an EPC gas inlet, an EPC gas outlet, and an EPC gas flow path between the EPC gas inlet and the EPC gas outlet. A first section is downstream of the EPC gas inlet and includes a first cyclonic particle collector in the gas flow path for cyclonically removing particles from the gas. A second section is in series with the first section and includes a rotational flow chamber in the gas flow path, and at least a first electrode in the gas flow path for facilitating electrostatic removal of particles from the gas stream in the rotational flow chamber.