Inhaler for the administration of an anticholinergic

An inhalation kit comprising: (a) an inhaler displaying a flow resistance of about 0.01 to 0.1, √{square root over (kPa)} min/L; and (b) an inhalable powder comprising tiotropium in admixture with a physiologically acceptable excipient with an average particle size of between 10 to 500 μm, and a method of administering an inhalable powder containing tiotropium in admixture with a physiologically acceptable excipient with an average particle size of between 10 μm to 500 μm, the method comprising actuating an inhaler a flow resistance of about 0.01 to 0.1 √{square root over (kPa)} min/L containing the inhalable powder.

Dose counter

Described are a dose counter ( 200 ) for use with an inhaler ( 5 ), and an actuator ( 20 ) for use with or as part of a dispenser. Further described is a dispenser containing a dose counter.

Counter for a fluid or powder dispenser device

A dose counter, the counter having a base body, with a rotary counter element assembled in the base body on a pin forming the axis of rotation. The rotary counter element co-operating with an actuator member adapted to cause the rotary counter element to turn each time the actuator member is actuated. The actuator member including a fastener for fastening to the base body ( 460 ) and arranged on a first side of the pin, and a substantially rigid support portion arranged on a second side of said pin. The support portion supporting an actuator element so that, on each actuation, the actuator element is moved in translation. The support portion is connected to the fastener via an elastically-deformable portion that surrounds the pin. The support portion is extended towards the pin by a substantially-rectilinear flexible branch that supports a lug adapted to co-operate with the counter element on each actuation.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOAM-BASED HEAT EXCHANGE DURING ENERGY STORAGE AND RECOVERY USING COMPRESSED GAS

In various embodiments, foam is compressed to store energy and/or expanded to recover energy. 119.-. (canceled)20. A method of storing energy , the method comprising:dispersing a heat-transfer liquid within gas to form a first foam having a first foam expansion ratio;compressing the first foam within a first cylinder assembly;thereafter, transferring a second foam to a second cylinder assembly different from the first cylinder assembly, the second foam having a second foam expansion ratio smaller than the first foam expansion ratio;compressing the second foam within the second cylinder assembly;exhausting the compressed second foam from the second cylinder assembly; andstoring at least a gaseous component of the compressed second foam.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the gas comprises air at approximately atmospheric pressure.22. The method of claim 20 , further comprising transferring the first foam to the first cylinder assembly prior to compressing the first foam within the first cylinder assembly.23. The method of claim 20 , further comprising separating at least a portion of a liquid component from the compressed second foam prior to storing the gaseous component.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the at least a portion of the liquid component is separated via at least one of mechanical separation or application of ultrasound energy.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the at least a portion of the liquid component is separated via mechanical separation by at least one of a blade claim 24 , a shear claim 24 , a baffle claim 24 , or a centrifuge.26. The method of claim 20 , wherein storing at least the gaseous component of the compressed second foam comprises storing both the gaseous component and a liquid component of the compressed second foam.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gaseous and liquid components are stored in the same storage reservoir.28. The method of claim 20 , wherein (i) after compressing the first foam within the first cylinder ...

METHOD FOR PROTECTING A COMPONENT OF A HYDRAULIC MACHINE AGAINST EROSION, COMPONENT MANUFACTURING USING THIS METHOD AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH COMPONENT

A method for protecting a component of a hydraulic machine against erosion comprises steps involving preparing, in the flat state, several sheets of polymerised synthetic material, in applying a coat of adhesive to one side of each sheet and in laying the sheets on the surface of the component that is to be covered with the layer of coating. 1. A method of protection against erosion of a component of a hydraulic machine of which at least one warped/uneven surface is covered by a protective layer of coating , wherein the method comprises:a) preparing in a flat state several sheets of polymerised synthetic material,b) applying a coat of adhesive at least on one face of each sheet,c) laying the sheets by pushing them against the warped/uneven surface of the component that is to be covered and by constituting the layer of coating using sheets, in such a way that the layer of coating is formed by the sheets prepared in step a).2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during the step a) the sheet is carried out using a prepolymer base and a hardener.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during the step a) claim 1 , the sheet is carried out with a thickness between 0.5 and 3 mm.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises an intermediary step d) between the steps a) and b) claim 1 , of storing the sheet for finalisation of the polymerisation.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the step of storing takes place for several weeks.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the step c) claim 1 , the sheets are laid edge to edge.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises a step e) claim 1 , prior to the step c) claim 1 , of applying a coat of primer on the surface of the component that is to be covered with the protective layer of coating against erosion and wherein during the step c) the sheet is laid by placing into contact the coat of adhesive and the coat of primer.8. The method ...

VALVES WITH VALVE CLOSING MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE ACTUATED COUNTER-SEAT AND RELATED METHODS

A valve assembly in a reciprocating compressor used in oil and gas industry is provided. The valve assembly comprises an actuator configured to a valve actuating motion and a valve. The valve has a valve seat comprises an inlet port configured to allow a fluid to flow through the valve seat, a counter-seat comprising an outlet port configured to allow the fluid to flow through the counter-seat, and a valve closing member attached to the counter-seat and configured to cover the inlet port when the counter-seat is in a closed position. The counter-seat is configured to receive the valve actuating motion and to move between the closed position and an open position in which the valve closing member does not cover the inlet port thereby selectively allowing the fluid to flow on a flow path which comprises the inlet port and the outlet port. 1. A valve assembly used in a reciprocating compressor for oil and gas industry , the valve assembly comprising:an actuator configured to provide a valve actuating motion; and a valve seat comprising an inlet port configured to allow a fluid to flow through the valve seat;', 'a counter-seat comprising an outlet port configured to allow the fluid to flow through the counter-seat; and, 'a valve having'}a valve closing member attached to the counter-seat and configured to cover the inlet port when the counter seat is in a closed position, wherein the counter-seat is configured to receive the valve actuating motion and to move between the closed position and an open position in which the valve closing member does not cover the inlet port thereby selectively allowing the fluid to flow on a flow path which comprises the inlet port and the outlet port.2. A reciprocating compressor , comprising:an actuator configured to provide a valve actuating motion; and a valve seat comprising an inlet port configured to allow a fluid to flow through the valve seat;', 'a counter-seat comprising an outlet port configured to allow the fluid to flow through ...

BRAKE SYSTEM OF STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE

A rear brake system has a rod extending from a master cylinder that inputs the operational force of a brake pedal to the master cylinder, a coil spring coaxially arranged with the rod and providing reaction force to return the brake pedal to the state before operating the brake pedal, a reaction adjustment mechanism provided on the rod and configured so as to be movable in the axial direction of the rod. According to the position of the reaction adjustment mechanism in the axial direction of the rod, shrinkage of the coil spring in the axial direction of the rod can be adjusted. 1. A brake system for a straddle type vehicle , said brake system comprising a brake pedal and a master cylinder generating hydraulic pressure by receiving an operational force of the brake pedal , said brake system further comprising:a rod that extends from said master cylinder and inputs the operational force of said brake pedal to said master cylinder;a coil spring that is coaxially arranged with said rod and provides a reaction force on said brake pedal to return said brake pedal to a state before operating said brake pedal;a reaction adjustment mechanism that is provided on said rod and configured so as to be movable in an axial direction of said rod,wherein a shrinkage of said coil spring in the axial direction of said rod can be adjusted according to the position on said rod of said reaction adjustment mechanism.2. The brake system according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction adjustment mechanism is formed integrally or separately on said master cylinder claim 1 , said coil spring is sandwiched by a receiver side retainer abutting on one end of said coil spring and a compression side retainer abutting on the other end of said coil spring claim 1 , said compression side retainer is configured so as to be movable in the axial direction of said rod due to the fact that the compression side retainer is threaded with said rod claim 1 ,a distance between said receiver side retainer and said ...

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A RESERVOIR CHARGING PUMP OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RESERVOIR CHARGING PUMP OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

A control device for a reservoir charging pump of a braking system of a vehicle includes: an actuating device designed to actuate the reservoir charging pump into at least one normal mode having a normal rotational speed, and a receiving device designed to receive a variable provided by a vehicle-specific component with respect to a supply voltage provided to the reservoir charging pump. The actuating device is additionally designed to ascertain whether the variable received lies outside a normal value range that is specified for the normal mode, and, if necessary, to actuate the reservoir charging pump from the normal mode into at least one deviation mode having at least one setpoint rotational speed deviating from the normal rotational speed. 112-. (canceled)13. A control device for a reservoir charging pump of a braking system of a vehicle , comprising:an actuating device configured to selectively actuate the reservoir charging pump into at least one of a normal mode having a normal rotational speed and at least one deviation mode; anda receiving device configured to receive a variable with respect to a supply voltage provided to the reservoir charging pump, the variable being provided by a vehicle-specific component;wherein the actuating device is configured to (i) ascertain whether the received variable lies outside a specified value range for the normal mode, and (ii) if the received variable lies outside the specified value range for the normal mode, actuate the reservoir charging pump from the normal mode into the at least one deviation mode having at least one setpoint rotational speed deviating from a normal rotational speed of the normal mode.14. The control device as recited in claim 13 , wherein the actuating device is configured to (i) ascertain whether the received variable lies within a specified first deviation value range claim 13 , and (ii) if the received variable lies within the specified first deviation value range claim 13 , actuate the ...

Hydrostatic Transmission

A hydrostatic transmission comprises a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor, first and second main fluid passages fluidly connecting the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor so as to constitute a closed fluid circuit, a charge fluid passage, a plurality of first charge check valves and a plurality of second charge check valves. The plurality of first charge cheek valves are interposed between the charge fluid passage and the first main fluid passage so as to allow only flow of fluid from the charge fluid passage to the first main fluid passage when the first main fluid passage is hydraulically depressed relative to the charge fluid passage. The plurality of second charge check valves are interposed between the charge fluid passage and the second main fluid passage so as to allow only flow of fluid from the charge fluid passage to the second main fluid passage when the second main fluid passage is hydraulically depressed relative to the charge fluid passage. 1. A hydrostatic transmission comprising:a hydraulic pump;a hydraulic motor;first and second main fluid passages fluidly connecting the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor so as to constitute a closed fluid circuit;a charge fluid passage;a plurality of first charge check valves interposed between the charge fluid passage and the first main fluid passage so as to allow fluid to flow from the charge fluid passage to the first main fluid passage when the first main fluid passage is hydraulically depressed relative to the charge fluid passage; anda plurality of second charge check valves interposed between the charge fluid passage and the second main fluid passage so as to allow fluid to flow from the charge fluid passage to the second main fluid passage when the second main fluid passage is hydraulically depressed relative to the charge fluid passage.2. The hydrostatic transmission according to claim 1 , further comprising:a center section onto which the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor are mounted,wherein the ...

HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM IN A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

A hydraulic control system in a continuously variable transmission () is provided with a pump () for supplying hydraulic fluid, a main line (), a line pressure valve (V), an auxiliary line () and a auxiliary pressure valve (V). The line pressure valve (V) being arranged to control a line pressure LP in the main line () by discharging a surplus of hydraulic fluid supplied by the pump () into the auxiliary line (). The auxiliary pressure valve (V) is arranged to variably control auxiliary pressure AP in the auxiliary line (), preferably in dependence on the line pressure LP in the main line (). 14134293413429942. A hydraulic control system in a continuously variable transmission provided with a pump for the supply of hydraulic fluid , a main line () , a main line pressure valve (V) , an auxiliary line () and an auxiliary pressure valve (V) , whereof the main line pressure valve (V) is arranged to control a hydraulic pressure LP in the main line () , whereto this main line pressure valve (V) is capable of discharging a surplus of the hydraulic fluid supplied by the pump into the auxiliary line () , characterized in that auxiliary pressure valve (V) is controllable whereby this auxiliary pressure valve (V) is capable of controlling of varying hydraulic pressure AP in the auxiliary line ().294241. The hydraulic control system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the auxiliary pressure valve (V) is arranged to control the hydraulic pressure AP in the auxiliary line () in dependency on the hydraulic pressure LP in the main line ().3939. The hydraulic control system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the auxiliary pressure valve (V) is electronically controllable claim 1 , for instance by means of an electromagnet or solenoid (S; S).49. The hydraulic control system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the auxiliary pressure valve (V) is hydraulically controllable5941. The hydraulic control system according to claim 4 , characterized in that the ...

VALVE MANIFOLD

A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. 120-. (canceled)21. A valve manifold , comprising:a first valve including a first valve member and a second valve member movable relative to the first valve member between a first position and a second position;a second valve fluidly connected to the first valve, the second valve selectively communicating pressurized fluid to the first valve to urge the second valve member between the first position and the second position;a fluid passage fluidly connecting the first valve member of the first valve to the second valve; anda check valve disposed in the delivery valve manifold for controlling an amount of fluid delivered to the second valve.22. The valve manifold of claim 21 , wherein the check valve substantially prevents fluid flowing from the delivery valve manifold to the first valve member of the first valve.23. The valve manifold of claim 21 , wherein the check valve is a ball check valve that selectively engages an inlet passage of the delivery valve manifold.24. The valve manifold as recited in further comprising a filter fluidly connected to the delivery valve manifold.25. The valve manifold as recited in ...

Maintenance Auxiliary Tool of Brake System

A maintenance auxiliary tool of brake system includes a main body, a locking module, a pneumatic module and a controller. The main body includes an outer rod, a support rod and an adjusting rod. The pneumatic module includes a pneumatic cylinder, a first airflow device, a second airflow device and an action rod. When the switch is operated to push a high pressure air into the pneumatic cylinder through the second airflow device, the action rod is pushed to drive the brake pedal toward. When the switch is operated to push a high pressure air into the pneumatic cylinder through the first airflow device, the action rod is pushed to drive the brake pedal backward. The replacement of the brake oil will be completed by repeating the above operation which drives the brake pedal to go backward and toward in a manner to expel air within an oil pipe. 1. A maintenance auxiliary tool of brake system comprising:a main body including an outer rod, a support rod and an adjusting rod, the outer rod provided with a first axial hole on its center axis and provided with a support frame at one end of the outer rod, a first adjusting member provided at one end of the support frame and longitudinally adjustable, a second adjusting member provided at the other end of the support frame and longitudinally adjustable, the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member arranged on the support frame and a transversely distance therebetween is adjustable, the outer rod longitudinally provided with a first cut slot and a second cut slot on its external circumference along its axial direction, one side of an external circumference of the support rod connected with the external circumference of the outer rod, the support rod longitudinally provided with a second axial hole on its center axis, the adjusting rod provided with a connection element at one end thereof and provided a ratchet element in a middle of an external circumference of the adjusting rod, the connection element provided ...

HYDRAULIC CONTROL BLOCK

A hydraulic control block includes a plurality of valve segments lying on top of one another. A control piston arranged in each valve segment is configured to control inflow of hydraulic oil from a pressure source to a load or discharge of hydraulic oil from a tank. Each control piston is hydraulically operable by at least one pilot valve and each pilot valve is electromagnetically operable. The hydraulic circuits formed in the valve segments are preloaded to a preload pressure corresponding to a respective ambient pressure. The pilot valves are arranged in a housing sealed off from surroundings. The housing interior is filled with hydraulic oil and is connected to the tank. The pilot valves assigned to each valve segment are attached directly to the valve segments, are arranged in their own housing sealed off from surroundings, and are connected to a tank line leading to the tank. 1. A hydraulic control block comprising:several valve segments lying on top of one another;a control piston arranged in each valve segment and configured to control an inflow of hydraulic oil from a pressure source to at least one load and/or a discharge of hydraulic oil from at least one load to at least one tank, each control piston configured to be operated hydraulically by at least one pilot valve, and each pilot valve configured to be operated by an electromagnet; andhydraulic circuits formed in the valve segments and including feeds to the at least one tank, feeds to the at least one load, the at least one tank and the at least one load, the hydraulic circuits being preloaded to a preload pressure corresponding to a respective ambient pressure,wherein the at least one pilot valve of each control piston is arranged in a respective housing that is sealed off with respect to surroundings, an interior of the respective housing being filled with hydraulic oil and connected to the at least one tank, andwherein the at least one pilot valve assigned to each valve segment is attached ...

Hydraulic Block for a Slip-Controlled Vehicle Brake System

A flat, box-shaped hydraulic block for the mechanical fastening and hydraulic interconnection of solenoid valves, pump elements, etc. of a slip-controlled vehicle brake system connects connections of installation spaces for the pump elements to connectors for a brake master cylinder and connections of receptacles for pressure build-up valves which run past one another via flat chambers on longitudinal sides of the hydraulic block and short blind bores. As a result, the receptacles of the pressure build-up valves are connected to the connectors for the brake master cylinder. The chambers damp pressure pulses of the pump elements of a piston pump. 1. A box-shaped hydraulic block for a slip-controlled vehicle brake system comprising:an upper side;an underside;two transverse sides;two longitudinal sides;a plurality of wheel brake connectors defined next to one another on one of the two transverse sides of the hydraulic block;a plurality of brake master cylinder connectors defined on the underside of the hydraulic block;a plurality of pressure build-up valve receptacles defined next to one another on the upper side of the hydraulic block;a plurality of installation spaces for pump elements of a piston pump;a plurality of pressure build-up valve receptacle connections; andone installation space connection between each brake master cylinder connector of the plurality of brake master cylinder connectors and a pressure side of a corresponding installation space of the plurality of installation spaces,wherein the wheel brake connectors are defined below the brake master cylinder connectors,wherein the installation space connections connect the brake master cylinder connectors and the installation spaces to a pressure build-up valve receptacle, andwherein the installation space connections extend through to an other transverse side of the two transverse sides of the hydraulic block opposite the one transverse side.2. The hydraulic block according to claim 1 , wherein:the ...

FACE MOUNT INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR

A hydraulic cylinder has a main body portion with a piston bore extending in a longitudinal direction of the main body portion from a first end to a second end of the main body portion. A first cylinder mounting bracket extends in the longitudinal direction and has at least one aperture disposed along the length of the bracket for locating and securing the hydraulic cylinder to a structure. A manifold mounting portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion and has a first fluid passageway extending in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end. Thus, a manifold can be mounted to the manifold mounting portion at one of a plurality of different positions and/or orientations along the length of the hydraulic cylinder while allowing fluid communication between a fluid port of the manifold and the fluid passageway of the manifold mounting portion. 1. A hydraulic cylinder comprising:a main body portion having a cylinder piston bore extending in a longitudinal direction of the main body portion from a first end to a second end of the main body portion;a first cylinder mounting bracket extending in the longitudinal direction and having at least one aperture disposed along the length of the bracket for locating and securing the hydraulic cylinder to a structure; anda manifold mounting portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion and having a first fluid passageway extending in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end,whereby a manifold can be mounted to the manifold mounting portion at one of a plurality of different positions and/or orientations along the length of the hydraulic cylinder while allowing fluid communication between a fluid port of the manifold and the fluid passageway of the manifold mounting portion.2. The hydraulic cylinder of wherein the manifold mounting portion further includes a fluid aperture selectively positioned along the length of the manifold mounting ...

Delivery device and related methods

A delivery device that includes a cutter for opening a barrier layer to provide fluid access to a dose chamber, and a diverting structure for direct air flow toward the dose chamber.

Indicating device

A dispenser for dispensing metered dosages of a substance from a container includes a dispenser housing having a top, a bottom, and a wall defining an elongated cavity open at the top and extending along a longitudinal axis. An indicating device includes a face member defining a viewing window. The face member is snap-fitted to the dispenser housing wall. The indicating device further includes an indicator member having a surface visible through the viewing window. The surface includes dosage indicia. The indicator member is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. An indicator actuator has at least a portion disposed in the cavity. The actuator is adapted to be moved by an actuation of the container, with the actuator adapted to rotate the indicator member upon a predetermined number of actuations of the container.

Electronic Circuit and Electronic Device Including the Same

A counter includes: a count processing circuit including a nonvolatile register; a regulator receiving voltage from a direct current power supply, generating power supply voltage based on the received voltage for the count processing circuit, and supplying the power supply voltage to the count processing circuit; and a delay circuit receiving the power supply voltage and supplying a count signal to the count processing circuit after the power supply voltage is supplied to the count processing circuit. After having received the power supply voltage from the regulator, the count processing circuit updates a count value in response to the count signal and holds the updated count value in the nonvolatile register in a non-volatile manner. 1. An electronic circuit comprising:a signal processing circuit including a storage unit to hold information in a non-volatile manner;a voltage processing circuit receiving voltage from a voltage source, generating power supply voltage based on the received voltage for said signal processing circuit, and supplying said power supply voltage to said signal processing circuit; anda delay circuit receiving said power supply voltage and supplying a voltage signal to said signal processing circuit after said power supply voltage is supplied to said signal processing circuit,after having received said power supply voltage from said voltage processing circuit, said signal processing circuit updating said information in response to said voltage signal and holding the updated information in said storage unit in the non-volatile manner.2. The electronic circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said delay circuit monitors said power supply voltage claim 1 , and once said power supply voltage has attained a value equal to or larger than a reference value claim 1 , said delay circuit outputs a reset cancel signal to said signal processing circuit for allowing said signal processing circuit to shift from a state disallowing said information to be ...

DOSE INDICATOR OR DOSE COUNTER

A dose indicator or dose counter is disclosed which includes an indexable first display unit indexable about a first display axis, an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, the second display axis being transverse to the first display axis, and a chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement portion comprising a drive means to engage the first display unit, and at least one hinge means directly or indirectly connecting the displacement portion and chassis frame. The drive means is preferably configured to index the dose indicator. The dose indicator/counter has a small number of components yet is effective, reliable and compact. 1. A dose indicator comprising ,an indexable first display unit indexable about a first display axis,an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, the second display axis being transverse to the first display axis, anda chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement portion comprising a drive member to engage the first display unit, and at least one hinge directly connecting the displacement portion and chassis frame.236-. (canceled) This application claims priority to United Kingdom Application No. 1312448.2, filed Jul. 11, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present specification relates to dose indicators or dose counters, and more particularly to dose indicators or dose counters for pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) devices. The present invention also relates to actuators comprising such dose indicators/counters and to inhalers comprising such actuators.Patients who use inhalers, such as pMDI devices, need to monitor their inhaler usage, and regulators of medicines have begun to require that some method of dose indication is included into the inhaler. Dose counters (providing a precise count of the number of doses remaining) and dose indicators (providing an indication of the number of doses remaining) for inhalers are known.In most ...

ARRANGEMENT AND NETHOD FOR COUNTING ARTICLES

A method and an arrangement for detecting and counting articles are disclosed, performing the steps of: 1. A method for detecting and counting articles , comprising the steps of:providing detecting means arranged along a passageway for the articles, the detecting means being adapted to establish at least a scanning radiation beam at a cross section of the passageway;passing articles past said detecting means, the detecting means detecting an article upon sensing at least a partial interruption of the scanning radiation beam; andobtaining a count of the detected articles through the passageway, wherein said detecting means include first and second detecting means arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along the direction of travel of the articles, which first and second detecting means establish a respective scanning radiation beam on a first, respectively second scanning plane at a corresponding cross section of the passageway, andin that the method comprises:passing articles past said first and second detecting means;detecting at least a first predetermined reference section of the articles at each scanning plane;calculating a travelling speed of each article based on the time used by said at least one reference section of the article to travel said predetermined distance between the first and the second scanning planes;detecting at least a second predetermined reference section of the articles, which is separate from the first reference section, at least at one of the first and second scanning plane; andobtaining a count of the articles by calculating a length thereof from the calculated travelling speed and by calculating the time used by the article to cross said at least one of said first and second scanning plane.2. A method according to claim 1 , comprising detecting the first reference section and the second reference section of each article at each scanning plane claim 1 , and calculating a first claim 1 , respectively a second travelling ...

ROTATIONAL COUNTER FOR FLIPPING TOKEN

Some embodiments disclose a device having two or more sensors and/or a processor that detects a differential between sensor readings and/or determines a flipping of the device based thereon. For example, the sensors may include light sensors. Optionally the device includes an output interface, for example an LCD (liquid crystal display). For example, the display reports flipping statistics. Optionally, the device includes a flat disk and/or is flipped like a coin. Some embodiments disclose a system for communication between a mobile device and a second device. Optionally, the second device includes an imager and/or a light source. Optionally, the mobile device includes an indicator and/or a display. Optionally the second device images the mobile device and/or reads a message on the display and/or determines an orientation of the indicator and/or sends messages to the mobile device via a coded series of flashes. 1. A method of counting rotations of a rotation counting device comprising:rotating the rotation counting device;measuring a first intensity of a light arriving to the counting device from a first direction with respect to the device;measuring a second intensity of a light arriving to the counting device from substantially different second direction; andcalculating a rotation tally of a number of times said rotation counting device rotates about a rotation axis by comparing a series of first light intensities and said second light intensities.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said measuring of a first light intensity is by a first light sensor on said rotation counting device and said measuring said second light intensity is by a second light sensor on said rotation counting device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said rotating includes throwing the rotating device upward.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said rotating includes applying a differential force on at least two locations on the rotation counting device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said ...

Display arrangement for an injection device

The present invention relates to a A display arrangement for an injection device for displaying the size of a dose of a medicament, the display arrangement comprising: —a housing ( 60 ) providing a rotation axis ( 3 ) extending in an axial direction ( 4 ), —a first display member ( 22 ) rotatably supported inside the housing ( 60 ) with regard to the rotation axis ( 3 ) and having at least one cam ( 32 ) radially offset from the rotation axis ( 3 ), —a second display member ( 24 ) rotatably supported inside the housing ( 60 ) with regard to the rotation axis ( 3 ) and arranged axially adjacent to the first display member ( 24 ), —a coupling member ( 26 ) rotatably engaged with the second display member ( 24 ), wherein the coupling member ( 26 ) is engaged with the at least one cam ( 32 ) of the first display member ( 22 ) when the first display member ( 22 ) is in a predefined angular position or angular range, —wherein the coupling member ( 26 ) and the first display member ( 22 ) are mutually engaged via a retaining arrangement ( 48 ) when the cam ( 32 ) and the coupling member ( 26 ) are disengaged.

MEASUREMENT PROBE WITH HEAT CYCLE EVENT COUNTER

A measurement device is disclosed, embodiments of which are adapted to withstand, detect, and record detection of heat cycle events, including autoclave cycles. Embodiments of the measurement device comprise a sensor for measuring a characteristic of a medium and a heat cycle detection unit. Embodiments of the heat cycle detection unit comprise a temperature or atmospheric pressure responsive element, a detection module, data interface, and data memory. In one disclosed embodiment, the temperature or pressure responsive element is configured to respond to a characteristic of a heat cycle event while the heat cycle detection unit is off. In another disclosed embodiment, the detection module is configured to automatically power off the heat cycle detection unit in response to detecting an autoclave cycle. Methods of using the devices are also disclosed. 160-. (canceled)61. An apparatus configured to measure a heat or pressure cycle , comprising: detect a characteristic of a medium, and', 'generate a measurement signal based on the medium;, 'a measurement probe configured toa memory;a distal temperature responsive or pressure responsive switch configured to transition between at least a first state and a second state based on a temperature or pressure condition to which the switch is exposed; detect a switch cycle based on the transition of the switch, and', 'record the detection of the switch cycle in the memory by incrementing a cycle count;, 'a count circuit configured toa battery configured to provide power to the count circuit and the memory; anda housing comprising a coupling configured to couple with a vessel body, the housing configured to house the measurement probe, the switch, the count circuit, the memory, and the battery,wherein the count circuit records a single detection of the transition of the switch within a period of time regardless of a number of actual transitions of the switch during the period of time.62. The apparatus of claim 61 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISION BASED COUNTING

Disclosed are image based counting systems and methods. Image based counting systems and methods employ one or more imaging devices (e.g., one or more color cameras) and one or more illumination devices (e.g., one or more illumination sources to provide variable and/or dynamic lighting). In some examples, the image based counting system provides illumination to a tray upon which one or more items (e.g., pills) are placed. The illuminated items are then imaged by the one or more imaging devices based on one or more imaging techniques or processes to determine and/or present information associated with one or more properties of the item. 1. An image based counting system comprising:one or more lighting sources configured to illuminate one or more items having a plurality of illumination characteristics;one or more imaging devices to capture the illuminated platform and the one or more items; and receive images of the illuminated items from the one or more imaging devices;', 'identify a characteristic of the plurality of illumination characteristics;', 'compare the characteristic to a list of illumination characteristics that corresponds to a property of the one or more items;', 'determine one or more properties of the one or more items based on the comparison; and', 'generate an alert associated with the one or more properties., 'a control circuitry configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein application of the light can vary by changing an angle of incidence of the light claim 1 , a color of the light claim 1 , an intensity of the light claim 1 , or a spot size of the light to illuminate the one or more properties of the one or more items.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more properties comprises a color claim 2 , a shape claim 2 , a size claim 2 , a printed or embedded marking claim 2 , or an orientation of the one or more items.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more imaging devices further comprising an optical filter to modify ...

DYNAMIC REGION BASED APPLICATION OPERATIONS

Techniques are disclosed for a hybrid undo/redo for text editing, where non-linear undo and redo operations are performed across dynamic regions in a document and linear undo and redo operations are performed within the dynamic regions in the document. In an example, the hybrid undo/redo may be achieved by maintaining respective region offset values for the dynamic regions created in a document by the edits made to the document. In operation, the respective region offset values associated with the dynamic regions can be used to negate or otherwise counteract the effect of edits made in the dynamic regions. 1. A method comprising: providing a data structure including one or more values that define the region within the document, the one or more values including an offset value to enable non-linear undo operations across the region and another region within the document; and', 'recording the modification using the data structure provided for the region., 'responsive to a modification of content within a region of a document2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing one or more stacks configured to receive elements representative of individual actions to be performed on content within the region of the document, the one or more stacks enabling linear undo operations within the region; andresponsive to another modification of content within the region of a document, recording the modification using the one or more stacks provided for the region.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification results in an addition of at least one line of content in the region.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification results in a deletion of at least one line of content in the region.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the another region of the document is located above the region claim 1 , the method further comprising:responsive to detection of a modification of content that adds or deletes at least one line of content within the another region of the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING XINAFOATE SALT OF N4-(2,2-DIFLUORO-4H-BENZO[1,4]OXAZIN-3-ONE)-6-YL]-5-FLUORO-N2-[3-(METHYLAMINOCARBONYLMETHYLENEOXY)PHENYL]2,4-PYRIMIDINEDIAMINE

Disclosed embodiments concern a device for administering a xinafoate salt of N4-[(2,2-difluoro-4H-benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one)-6-yl]-5-fluoro-N2-[3-(methylaminocarbonylmethyleneoxy)phenyl]-2,4-pyrimidinediamine, or compositions thereof, and a method for making and using the device. Particular disclosed embodiments concern formulating the xinafoate salt for administration via the device. 1. A device , comprising:a housing defining a chamber that houses an excipient-free, dry powder xinafoate salt of N4-[(2,2-difluoro-4H-benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one)-6-yl]-5-fluoro-N2-[3-(methylaminocarbonylmethyleneoxy)phenyl]-2,4-pyrimidinediamine, wherein the xinafoate salt is formulated for administration to a subject via inhalation;at least one air inlet in communication with the chamber configured to provide air flow for delivery of the excipient-free, dry powder xinafoate salt of N4-[(2,2-difluoro-4H-benzo[1,4]oxazin-3-one)-6-yl]-5-fluoro-N2-[3-(methylaminocarbonylmethyleneoxy)phenyl]-2,4-pyrimidinediamine to the subject when the subject inhales through an interface; andan advancement mechanism capable of distributing the xinafoate salt to the chamber.2. The device of wherein the xinafoate salt has a mean particle size ranging from about 0.4 μm to about 5 μm.3. The device of wherein the advancement mechanism is operably coupled to an elongate carrier loaded with the xinafoate salt.4. The device of further comprising a mechanism for applying a force to the elongate carrier to release the xinafoate salt from the elongate carrier claim 3 , the mechanism for applying a force comprising a member positioned to impact claim 3 , strike claim 3 , scrape claim 3 , or brush an exposed area of the elongate carrier claim 3 , wherein the mechanism for applying a force is actuated by inhalation by the subject.5. The device of wherein the elongate carrier comprises plural microdepressions comprising from about 0.1 to about 1 mg of the xinafoate salt.6. The device of further comprising a dosage counter.7. ...

Assistive device for an inhaler

An assistive device for a metered dose inhaler decreases the force required to operate the inhaler. The assistive device has a body with a passage for receiving a replaceable conventional metered dose inhaler assembly that has a canister and a transverse mouthpiece with an axis of the canister aligning approximately with that of the passage. At least two symmetrically arranged levers extend in a direction away from the body and parallel to an axis thereof. A proximal end of each lever is attached to the body such that the free opposite ends of the levers may be moved towards and away from each other. An inwardly directed cam surface on each of the lever exerts a force on an end of the canister in use to move the canister longitudinally to cause a dose of medicament to be dispensed from the canister. An optional dose counter may form part of the device.

ROD ASSEMBLY AND FLUID PRESSURE DEVICE

A rod assembly for a fluid pressure cylinder has a rod member and a packing that is mounted on an outer circumferential part of the rod member and slides along a slide hole. Assembly is simple because a conventional hard piston is not used. The assembly can be carried out simply by hand without the use of a dedicated tool. Thus, the rod assembly simplifies assembly work. 1. A rod assembly configured to reciprocate along a slide hole of a fluid pressure device , comprising:a rod member; anda packing attached to an outer circumferential part of the rod member and configured to slide along the slide hole.2. The rod assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:the rod member includes, in the outer circumferential part, a stopper receiving groove extending in a circumferential direction;a stopper member divided into a plurality of elements in the circumferential direction is installed into the stopper receiving groove; andthe packing covers the stopper member, and thus the stopper member supports the packing and is prevented from coming off the stopper receiving groove.3. The rod assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the packing also functions as a damper configured to relieve impact occurring when the rod member reaches a stroke end.4. The rod assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rod member has a hollow shape.5. The rod assembly according to claim 4 , wherein:a damper member configured to relieve impact occurring when the rod member reaches a stroke end is attached to an end portion of the rod member; andthe damper member airtightly or liquid-tightly blocks up a hollow portion of the rod member.6. The rod assembly according to claim 5 , wherein an outer circumferential part of the damper member is attached to an inner circumferential part of the rod member.7. The rod assembly according to claim 5 , wherein a supporting member configured to be harder than the damper member and to support the damper member is disposed in the hollow portion of the rod member.8. The rod ...

HYDRAULIC GAGE CONTROL CYLINDER ANTI-DEADHEAD DEVICE

A hydraulic gage system is provided that includes a cylinder structure that is configured to allow the movement of a piston structure. The cylinder structure includes a plurality of vent structures that allows for the releasing of hydraulic fluid. A cover is positioned on the cylinder structure so when the piston passes the vent structures it relieves pressure as well as diminishes the force of impact on the cover by the piston. 1. A hydraulic gage system comprising:a cylinder structure that is configured to allow the movement of a piston structure;wherein the cylinder structure includes a plurality of vent structures that allows for the releasing of hydraulic fluid; anda cover that is positioned on the cylinder structure so when the piston passes the vent structures it relieves pressure as well as diminishes the force of impact on the cover by the piston.2. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder structure comprises a blind side port to release hydraulic fluids via vent structures.3. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a rod side port to release hydraulic fluids via the vent structures.4. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a plurality of bolts positions for structural support.5. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder structure comprises one or more seals and guide bands.6. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises one or more seals and guide bands.7. The hydraulic gage system of claim 1 , the size of the vent grooves are calculated based on flow.8. The hydraulic gage system of claim 7 , wherein the length of these vent structures are is set so the piston is completely over the vent structure before the piston reaches the cover.9. A method of forming a hydraulic gage system comprising:configuring a cylinder structure so as to allow the movement of a piston structure; wherein the cylinder structure includes a plurality of vent structures ...

Device for dispensing fluid product

A fluid dispenser device including a main body ( 10 ), said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means ( 80 ) being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, an upper body ( 101 ) being mounted in stationary manner on said main body ( 10 ), said upper body ( 101 ) receiving a mouthpiece ( 200 ) that defines a dispenser orifice, said device including an inhalation trigger system ( 60 ) that comprises a deformable air chamber ( 61 ) that co-operates with said inhalation piece ( 200 ), and a trigger element ( 600 ) that co-operates with said air chamber ( 61 ), such that during inhalation through said inhalation piece ( 200 ), said air chamber ( 61 ) is deformed and said trigger element ( 600 ) actuates said opening means ( 80 ), such that during inhalation through the inhalation piece ( 200 ), a reservoir is opened by said opening means, the fluid dispenser device being characterized in that said mouthpiece ( 200 ) is fastened to said upper body ( 101 ), said mouthpiece including a deformable peripheral lip ( 209 ) that, after assembly, co-operates in leaktight manner with a peripheral edge ( 108, 109 ) of said upper body ( 101 ).

DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Drug delivery devices that include a microphone and processing circuitry that can detect operating events, such as peak inspiratory flow (PIF) and Breath Actuated Mechanism (BAM) in dry powder inhalers can be used to improve clinical trials by providing information about the way in which the inhalers under test are being used. 112. A dry powder inhaler , comprising a body () and a cover () , wherein said body comprises:{'b': '7', 'a container () for storing a powdered medicament,'}{'b': 15', '18', '15', '18', '7', '18', '27, 'a metering member () having a dosing recess (), the metering member () being moveable between a filling position, in which the dosing recess () is in alignment with an opening of the container () so as to be filled with a dose of the powdered medicament, and an inhalation position, in which the dosing recess () is in alignment with an inhalation channel (),'}{'b': 3', '27', '18', '15', '15, 'a mouthpiece () being in communication with the inhalation channel () for enabling inhalation of the dose of the powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess () of the metering member () when the metering member () is in the inhalation position,'}{'b': 19', '15', '27', '19', '18', '15', '15', '18', '27', '19', '18', '18', '27', '18, 'a protective member () provided between the metering member () and the inhalation channel (), being moveable between a closed position, in which the protective member () at least covers the dosing recess () of the metering member () when the metering member () is in the inhalation position, thereby preventing the powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess () from entering into the inhalation channel () and an open position, in which the protective member () does not cover the dosing recess (), thereby exposing the dosing recess () to the inhalation channel () so as to enable inhalation of the dose of the powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess (),'}{'b': 19', '19', '21', '23', '19, 'a breath actuated ...

INDICATING DEVICE WITH WARNING DOSAGE INDICATOR

An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first housing member having laterally spaced apart first and second guide members and a second housing member. The first and second housing members are moveable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis. The second housing member includes laterally spaced apart first and second guides shaped to receive the first and second guide members respectively, and wherein the first and second guides are not shaped to receive the second and first guide members respectively. A biasing member biases the second member relative to the first member along the longitudinal axis. An indicating member is disposed between the first and second housing members. 168-. (canceled)69. An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container , said indicating device comprising:a first housing member having laterally spaced apart first and second guide members;a second housing member, wherein said first and second housing members are moveable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis, said second housing member comprising laterally spaced apart first and second guides shaped to receive said first and second guide members respectively, and wherein said first and second guides are not shaped to receive said second and first guide members respectively;a biasing member biasing said second member relative to said first member along said longitudinal axis; andan indicating member disposed between said first and second housing members.70. The indicating device of wherein said first and second guide members have differently configured cross-sections.71. The indicating device of wherein said cross-sections of said first and second guide members comprise circular shapes having different first and second diameters respectively.72. The indicating device of wherein at least one of the ...

Dose Feedback Mechanisms and Assemblies for User Feedback

The present disclosure relates to a medicament dispenser for dispensing medicament. The dispenser may be for use in dispensing medicament in a liquid, pressurized aerosol, pre-filled container and in any medicament dispenser where dose related feedback is required. Mechanisms and assemblies provide dose related feedback to the user of the medicament dispenser and the physical interfaces and attributes associated with providing such feedback. The present disclosure also relates to dose feedback assemblies that can be adapted to various form factors, various individual components and elements of the container-closure system, and/or various target user interfaces. The dispenser is suited for dispensing propellant based pressurized inhalation aerosols for oral and/or nasal delivery; aqueous or non-aqueous systems for oral and/or nasal delivery; liquid dispensers for nasal delivery, multi-dose pre-filled syringes or pens; or dispensers for intra-muscular or subcutaneous delivery and powders for pulmonary administration and tablets, capsules, pellets or agglomerates for oral administration. The dispenser may dispense a propellant based pressurized inhalation aerosol comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (API) and optionally, one or more propellant, cosolvent, solubilizer, emulsifier, surfactant, salt, acid and micronized or non-micronized pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s) and/or excipient(s), wherein the dispensing process includes a press and breathe type or breath actuated or other multi-step operation medicament dispensers.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE WITH VISUAL IDENTIFICATION SYTEM

A hydraulic control valve can be one type of a variable characteristic (e.g., coil voltage). A visual identification system is provided to permit the visual identification of the specific type of the variable characteristic that the control valve is to assist in the assembly of systems utilizing such control valves. The visual identification system includes first and second indicator bearing first and second indicia, respectively, configured to indicate a first value and a different second value of a variable characteristic, respectively. The first and second indicator members are configured to be separately removably mounted to the control valve via a mechanical connection substantially without adhesive such that the appropriate indicator member can be selected and mounted to the valve depending upon what type of valve it is. 1. A hydraulic control valve comprising:a control valve cartridge assembly, the control valve cartridge assembly including a movable member, the movable member being movable over a range of travel between a first flow position and a second flow position;an electro-magnetic actuator, the electro-magnetic actuator mounted to the control valve cartridge assembly and operatively associated with the movable member of the control valve cartridge assembly to selectively move the movable member from the first flow position to the second flow position;wherein at least one of the control valve cartridge assembly and the electro-magnetic actuator includes a visual identifier mounting member; anda visual identification system, the visual identification system including a first indicator member and a second indicator member, the first indicator member having an external surface bearing a first indicia, and the second indicator member having an external surface bearing a second indicia, the second indicia being different from the first indicia, the first and second indicator members each being configured to be separately removably mounted to the visual ...

Pneumatic Control Device and Process Control Device Equipped Therewith

A pneumatic control device includes a functional assembly that has an interruption valve device for the selective opening or interruption of at least one main working channel used for the pneumatic control of a pneumatic actuator. The functional assembly also contains a manually actuatable valve device that is connected to the interruption valve device by means of at least one auxiliary working channel and which enables manual pneumatic control of the connected actuator, if the at least one main working channel is interrupted by the interruption valve device at the same time. A process control device can also be equipped with a control device of this type. 1. A process control device comprising:a functional assembly module, the functional assembly module having a housing, at least one main working channel within the housing, at least one auxiliary working channel within the housing, an interruption valve device contained within the housing for the selective opening or interruption of the at least one main working channel, a manually actuatable valve device connected to the interruption valve device via the at least one auxiliary working channel, and an assembly interface formed on an exterior of the housing;a pneumatic actuator connected to the functional assembly module housing, the pneumatic actuator being pneumatically controlled by the interruption valve device of the functional assembly module via the at least one main working channel, and being further pneumatically controlled by the manually actuatable valve device via the at least one auxiliary working channel only when the at least one main working channel is interrupted by the interruption valve device; andan electropneumatic control unit module detachably connected to the functional assembly module housing, the electropneumatic control unit module having a housing, an assembly interface formed on an exterior of the housing for detachable engagement with the assembly interface of the functional assembly ...

INHALER COUNTER

An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation is disclosed. The inhaler comprises a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism being configured to dispense a dose of medicament on actuation. The inhaler further comprises a dose counting mechanism comprising a counter and a translating member. The translating member comprises a pawl. The counter comprises a first count wheel, a second count wheel and an intermediate wheel engaged with the second count wheel and in selective engagement with the first count wheel. When the inhaler is fired to dispense a dose of medicament, the dispensing mechanism moves the translating member in a substantially linear direction. The pawl thus rotates the first count wheel, and as the first count wheel rotates, the intermediate wheel is selectively engaged thereby selectively rotating the second count wheel to count the doses of the inhaler. 1. An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation , the inhaler comprising:a dose counting mechanism having a counter and a translating member, the translating member including a pawl and the counter including a first count wheel, a second count wheel and an intermediate wheel engaged with the second count wheel and in selective engagement with the first count wheel,a dispensing mechanism configured, when actuated, to dispense a dose of medicament, wherein: 'as the first count wheel rotates, the intermediate wheel is selectively engaged thereby selectively rotating the second count wheel.', 'upon actuation, the dispensing mechanism moves the translating member in a substantially linear direction, whereby the pawl rotates the first count wheel, and'}2. An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation , the inhaler comprising:a dispensing mechanism configured, when actuated, to dispense a dose of medicament,a dose counting mechanism having a counter for displaying indicia related to a number of doses of medicament remaining in the inhaler, anda window substantially aligned with ...

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT

A fluid dispenser device including a body () and at least one cover element () that is mounted to pivot on said body () between a closed position and an open position, said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means () being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, said device including movable support means () that are adapted to move an individual reservoir against said opening means () on each actuation, said movable support means () being displaceable between a non-dispensing position and a dispensing position, said movable support means () being urged towards their dispensing position by resilient means (), such as a spring or a spring blade, and being held in their non-dispensing position by blocking means that are released by the user inhaling, said device including a cocking member () that co-operates with said resilient means () and with a cam surface () that is formed on said movable support means (), said cocking member () and said resilient means () being assembled in a housing provided in a housing piece () connected to a cover element (). 1. A fluid dispenser device including a body and at least one cover element that is mounted to pivot on said body between a closed position and an open position , said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid , such as powder , opening means being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated , said device including movable support means that are adapted to move an individual reservoir against said opening means on each actuation , said movable support means being displaceable between a non-dispensing position and a dispensing position , said movable support means being urged towards their dispensing position by resilient means , such as a spring or a spring blade , and being held in their non-dispensing position by blocking means ...

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT

A fluid dispenser device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid, such as powder, opening means () being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated, said device including movable support means () that are adapted to move an individual reservoir against said opening means () on each actuation, said movable support means () being displaceable between a non-dispensing position and a dispensing position, said movable support means () being urged towards their dispensing position by resilient means (), such as a spring, and being held in their non-dispensing position by blocking means that are released by the user inhaling, said device including a cocking member () that co-operates with said resilient means () and with a cam surface () that is formed on said movable support means (), said cam surface () comprising at least one loader portion (′) for loading said resilient means (), at least one end portion (′) for blocking said cocking member () in said open position and/or in said closed position of a cover element (), and at least one safety portion (′) for interconnecting at least one loader portion (′) with at least one end portion (′), said cocking member being displaceable over said safety portion (′) without additional compression or decompression of said resilient means (). 1. A fluid dispenser device including a main body and at least one cover element that is mounted to pivot on said main body between a closed position and an open position , said device including at least one individual reservoir containing a single dose of fluid , such as powder , opening means being provided for opening an individual reservoir each time the device is actuated , said device including movable support means that are adapted to move an individual reservoir against said opening means on each actuation , said movable support means being displaceable between a non-dispensing position and a dispensing position , ...

DRY POWDER INHALER

A dry powder medicament inhaler for metering an inhalation of dry powdered medicament may include at least one inlet and at least one outlet, wherein a communication between said inlet and outlet at least includes a mixing and deaggregation chamber and at least two dosage communications between the inlet and the chamber. The inhaler may also include a dosage mechanism for arranging at least one dose of a medicament between the inlet and the chamber, such that said at least one dose may be delivered upon inhalation at said outlet through said communications. The inhaler may further include a locking mechanism, wherein on moving the dosage mechanism from a dose collecting position to a dose administering position the locking mechanism may be moved from an unlocked to a locked position preventing the metering of any further doses prior to resetting of the locking mechanism. Instead of a locking mechanism, the inhaler may include a dosage indicator or a counterweight mechanism. The inhaler may also include combinations of a locking mechanism, a dosage indicator, and a counterweight mechanism. 1. A dry powder medicament inhaler for metering an inhalation of dry powdered medicament , comprising:at least one inlet and at least one outlet, wherein a communication between said at least one inlet and said at least one outlet at least includes a mixing and deaggregation chamber and at least two dosage communications between the at least one inlet and the chamber;a dosage mechanism for arranging at least one dose of a medicament between the inlet and the chamber, such that said at least one dose may be delivered upon inhalation at said outlet through said communications;a locking mechanism wherein on moving the dosage mechanism from a dose collecting position to a dose administering position the locking mechanism is moved from an unlocked to a locked position preventing the metering of any further doses prior to resetting of the locking mechanism.2. The dry powder inhaler ...

COUNTING STACKED PLANAR SUBSTRATES

Devices and methods for counting planar substrates stacked on a first plane are disclosed. Image capturing sensors are arranged collinearly in a manner substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The image capturing sensors are configured to capture images of portions of counting sides of the stacked planar substrates. The image capturing sensors are configured so that the images captured by every two consecutive image capturing sensors comprise an overlapping portion of the stacked planar substrates. 1. A device for counting planar substrates stacked on a first plane , comprising:image capturing sensors arranged collinearly, substantially perpendicularly to the first plane, each image capturing sensor being configured to capture an image of a portion of a counting side of the stacked planar substrates, the image capturing sensors being coupled to a preprocessing module for preprocessing the captured images and to identify errors in the counting of the stacked planar substrates,wherein the image capturing sensors are configured so that images captured by every two consecutive image capturing sensors comprise an overlapping portion of the stacked planar substrates.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the image capturing sensors are arranged along a frame claim 1 , the frame being arranged perpendicularly to the first plane.36.-. (canceled)7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each image capturing sensor comprises one or more lens elements and an electronic sensor claim 1 , wherein the one or more lens elements are configured to capture light from the portion of the counting side of the stacked planar substrates and bring the light to a focus on the electronic sensor.8. (canceled)9. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more marking elements configured to indicate the overlapping portion on the captured images.1021.-. (canceled)22. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an alignment detector configured to indicate ...

Dose Indicator or Dose Counter

A dose indicator or dose counter is disclosed which includes an indexable first display unit indexable about a first display axis, an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, the second display axis being transverse to the first display axis, and a chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement portion comprising a drive means to engage the first display unit, and at least one hinge means directly or indirectly connecting the displacement portion and chassis frame. The drive means is preferably configured to index the dose indicator. The dose indicator/counter has a small number of components yet is effective, reliable and compact. 1. A dose indicator comprising ,an indexable first display unit indexable about a first display axis,an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, the second display axis being transverse to the first display axis, anda chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement portion comprising a drive means to engage the first display unit, and at least one hinge means directly or indirectly connecting the displacement portion and chassis frame.2. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first display unit and/or the second display unit are substantially circular and are rotatably indexable about the first display axis and/or about the second display axis respectively.3. A dose indicator as claimed in either or claim 1 , wherein the drive means is adapted to engage the first display unit.4. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the drive means is adapted to engage the first display unit on a curved path claim 3 , the drive means being driven by a force from outside the circumference of the first display unit.5. A dose indicator comprising claim 3 ,an indexable first display unit rotatably indexable about a first display axis,optionally an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, anda chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement ...

INHALER AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME

A dose ring for a dry powder inhaler (DPI) device includes an aluminum foil member covering particulate medication cavities and through holes. The device includes hinged flaps formed by a cut so that one radial side is uncut and forms a hinge. Each flap can cover both a cavity for particulate medication and a through hole located between that cavity and the circular inside edge of the dose ring. 1. (canceled)2. An inhaler for facilitating inhalation of dry powder , the inhaler comprising:a body defining an interior space and including a mouth piece; andat least one annular member within the interior space and rotatable with respect to the mouth piece, the at least one annular member including a plurality of compartments and a plurality of flaps, each flap being associated with at least one of the compartments, each compartment defining a cavity configured to hold dry powder and including an opening configured to release the dry powder when the flap is moved from a closed position to an open position, each flap covering at least the opening of one of the compartments and including an extension extending beyond the associated compartment or compartments,wherein at least a portion of the extension of each flap is configured to be exposed to an airflow acting on an underside of the extension, the airflow being configured to move the flap from the closed position to the open position.3. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the at least one annular member includes a plurality of conduits claim 1 , each conduit being associated with one of the compartments claim 1 , each flap covering at least a portion of one end of the associated conduit when the flap is in the closed position.4. The inhaler of claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the underside of each flap faces the associated conduit.5. The inhaler of claim 1 , wherein air travels through at least one of the conduits to facilitate movement of the associated flap from the closed position to an open position.6. The ...

Hydraulic Control Block and Hydraulic Spindle Comprising said Control Block

The disclosure relates to a hydraulic control block for controlling a pressure medium supply of a hydraulic cylinder of a hydraulic spindle. The hydraulic control block includes a generic hydraulic switching structure electively configurable in each of a plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures, each of the plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures having a respective hydraulic cylinder with a number of piston areas which differs from a number of piston areas in the respective hydraulic cylinders of each of the other of the plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures. 1. A hydraulic control block for controlling a pressure medium supply of a hydraulic cylinder of a hydraulic spindle , comprising:a generic hydraulic switching structure electively configurable in each of a plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures, each of the plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures having a respective hydraulic cylinder with a number of piston areas which differs from a number of piston areas in the respective hydraulic cylinders of each of the other of the plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures.2. The control block as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a releasably arrangeable closure means configured to electively close at least a portion of a flow path configured in the control block, thereby electively configuring the generic hydraulic switching structure in one of the plurality of specific hydraulic switching structures.3. The control block as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the closure means is releasably arrangeable from outside the control block.4. The control block as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a first and a second supply interface, wherein the first supply interface is configured to be electively fluidically connected to at least one of a high-pressure side of a hydraulic machine of the spindle and a low-pressure side of the hydraulic machine, and the second supply interface is configured ...

Inhaler and methods of using and making same

An inhaler for facilitating inhalation of dry powder includes a body defining an interior space and a mouth piece. At least one annular member is positioned within the interior space and is rotatable with respect to the mouth piece. The at least one annular member includes a plurality of compartments. Each compartment defines a cavity configured to hold dry powder. Each compartment includes at least one flap and an opening configured to release the dry powder when the at least one flap is reconfigured from a closed position to an open position. The at least one flap covers the opening and inhibits the dry powder from being released from the cavity in the closed position.

DRY POWDER INHALER DOSE COUNTERS

Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms. 1. A method of treating a respiratory disorder comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an active agent with a dry powder inhalation device comprising:a housing defining a chamber; a patient port in communication with said chamber; an elongate carrier carrying medicament; an advancement mechanism for advancing a length of the elongate carrier into the chamber; a displacement sensor that advances in association with continuous advancement of the elongate carrier; and a transfer component that converts the advancement of the displacement sensor into intermittent motion of a units dose display.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the displacement sensor has a range of movably engaged positions wherein the displacement sensor movably engages the transfer component claim 1 , and the dry powder inhalation device further comprises a discrete alignment mechanism capable of moving the displacement sensor backwards to one of a plurality of spatially defined positions that are not within said range of movably engaged positions.3. The method according to wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a reverse pawl wheel capable of engaging with a post fixed to the device housing.4. The method according to wherein the reverse pawl wheel comprises two pawl arms.5. The method according to wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a slot in the reverse pawl wheel that is reversibly engageable with a post fixed to the device housing.6. The method according to wherein the advancement mechanism comprises a rotatable mouthpiece cover.7. The method according to wherein the advancement mechanism comprises an uptake spool.8. The method according to wherein the displacement sensor is driven by gears on the uptake spool.9. The method according to wherein the displacement sensor comprises ...

PASSENGER COUNTING ARRANGEMENT

An arrangement of counting passengers in an elevator using two separate counting mechanisms is disclosed. The elevator car typically has a curtain of light arranged to the door and a load weighing device arranged to measure the weight of the elevator car. From the information recorded by the curtain of light and the load weighing device, it is possible to count the number of passengers. The reliability of the counting results can be improved by processing the counting results for forming a combined counting result that provides a more reliable counting result when the independent counts deviate from each other. 1. A method for counting the number of passengers in an elevator car , the method comprising:detecting a first number of passengers using a load weighing device of the elevator;detecting a second number of passengers using a curtain of light;comparing said first number and said second number;as a response to an equal value of the first and the second number, approving said value as the number of passengers;as a response to unequal values, determining a compensation value for one of the first and second numbers by using information received from a corresponding measurement device;adding said compensation value to said one of the first and second number; andproviding the result of said addition as a passenger count.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said compensation value is zero or one.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said compensation does not exceed the difference between the first and the second number.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when said first number is smaller claim 1 , said compensation value is determined by dividing the weight measured by the measurement device by the weight of an average person and determining the compensation for said first number based on said division result.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when said second number is smaller claim 1 , said compensation value is determined by ...

DRY POWDER INHALER AND INHALATION ACTUATED MECHANISM THEREOF

A flap () for an inhalation actuated mechanism () of a powder inhaler () comprises a base member (), a skirt structure () projecting from a surface of the base member (), and a coupling portion () to be coupled to a resilient member () of the inhalation actuated mechanism (). 122-. (canceled)23. A flap for an inhalation actuated mechanism of a powder inhaler , comprising:a base member comprising a plate-shaped flat portion;a skirt structure projecting upward from a surface of the plate-shaped flat portion of the base member; anda coupling portion to be coupled to a resilient member of the inhalation actuated mechanism, wherein:the skirt structure comprises first side wall portions, which substantially extend in a longitudinal direction of the base member,a second side wall portion which extends between the first side wall portions in a width direction of the base member, andthe coupling portion projects from a lower surface of the plate-shaped flat portion of the base member downward.24. The flap according to claim 23 ,wherein the base member comprises a shaft portion at a rear end of the flat portion, the shaft portion being provided to pivotably support the flap in the inhalation actuated mechanism.25. The flap according to claim 23 ,wherein a front end of the flat portion is at least partly rounded.26. The flap according to claim 23 ,wherein the flat portion has a first straight longitudinal side and a second straight longitudinal side, the first and second longitudinal sides being connected by a combination of a straight front end portion and a rounded front end portion.27. The flap according to claim 26 ,wherein a length of the first longitudinal side is shorter than a length of the second longitudinal side.28. The flap according to claim 23 ,wherein the second side wall portion comprises an elongate thickening extending from the base member in a middle portion of the second side wall portion.29. The flap according to claim 23 ,wherein the skirt structure ...

ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR AN INHALER

An assistive device for a metered dose inhaler decreases the force required to operate the inhaler. The assistive device has a body with a passage for receiving a replaceable conventional metered dose inhaler assembly that has a canister and a transverse mouthpiece with an axis of the canister aligning approximately with that of the passage. At least two symmetrically arranged levers extend in a direction away from the body and parallel to an axis thereof. A proximal end of each lever is attached to the body such that the free opposite ends of the levers may be moved towards and away from each other. An inwardly directed cam surface on each of the levers engages a closed end of a canister in use to move the canister longitudinally to cause a dose of medicament to be dispensed from the canister. An optional dose counter may form part of the device. 1. An assistive device for an inhaler wherein the assistive device comprises a body defining a passage configured to receive a conventional inhaler assembly including a canister and transverse mouthpiece with an axis of the canister of the inhaler assembly approximately aligning with an axis of the passage through the body of the assistive device , a foot associated with the body for supporting a mouthpiece of the inhaler assembly at one end of the body when such an inhaler assembly is installed therein , and at least two symmetrically arranged levers supported by the body adjacent the passage and extending in a direction away from the foot and generally parallel to an axis of the body with a proximal end of each of the levers being attached to the body by an attachment that enables free opposite ends of the levers to be moved towards and away from each other , and an inwardly directed curved cam surface on each of the levers that is configured to engage a closed end of a canister of a conventional inhaler assembly when it is installed in the assistive device to move the canister longitudinally towards the foot and cause ...

Inhaler counter

An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation is disclosed. The inhaler comprises a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism being configured to dispense a dose of medicament on actuation. The inhaler further comprises a dose counting mechanism comprising a counter and a translating member. The translating member comprises a pawl. The counter comprises a first count wheel, a second count wheel and an intermediate wheel engaged with the second count wheel and in selective engagement with the first count wheel. When the inhaler is fired to dispense a dose of medicament, the dispensing mechanism moves the translating member in a substantially linear direction. The pawl thus rotates the first count wheel, and as the first count wheel rotates, the intermediate wheel is selectively engaged thereby selectively rotating the second count wheel to count the doses of the inhaler.

Assembly for filling a gas tank

An assembly is for filling a gas tank for a combustion engine from a gas-filled storage bottle via a filling device arranged between the tank and the storage bottle. The tank has at least one fill valve for liquefied gas, a pressure relief valve for gas in the gaseous state, and an extraction valve for liquefied gas. The filling device has a gas connection for the storage bottle and has a fill connection for the fill valve. For filling the tank, the fill valve is connected via the filling device to the storage bottle, such that, when the fill valve is open, liquefied gas flows from the storage bottle via the fill valve into the tank. During the inflow of liquefied gas, the pressure relief valve of the tank is at least intermittently open. A filling level gauge is provided for indicating a predefined filling level in the tank.

ELECTROPNEUMATIC CONTROLLER AND PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH

An electropneumatic controller has an electropneumatic control unit on which is provided an expansion interface, on which an expansion module arrangement is fitted. In the expansion module arrangement there extends at least one expansion working channel which is connected to a main working output and which is fluidically connected to the control unit at the expansion interface for connection to control valve means. The control unit further contains control electronics for electrically controlling the control valve means. Also proposed is a process control device equipped with a controller of this type. 1. An electropneumatic controller with an actuator mounting interface for attaching to a pneumatic actuator , and with an electropneumatic control unit comprising a control electronics designed for processing feedback signals of the actuator and comprising control valve means electrically controllable by the control electronics , the control unit having at least one pneumatic main working outlet for pneumatic connection to a drive chamber of the actuator to be controlled , wherein the control unit has an extension interface , on which at least one pneumatic extension working outlet communicating with the control valve means and at least one pneumatic extension working inlet communicating with a pneumatic main working outlet are provided , and wherein the controller has an extension module assembly attached or able to be attached to the extension interface , wherein at least one extension working passage connecting an extension working outlet of the control unit to an extension working inlet of the control unit passes through the extension module assembly , and wherein the extension module assembly contains a diverting module diverting the extension working passage from the extension working outlet to the extension working inlet.2. The controller according to claim 1 , wherein the extension working outlet claim 1 , the extension working inlet and the main working ...

MEASUREMENT PROBE WITH HEAT CYCLE EVENT COUNTER

A measurement device is disclosed, embodiments of which are adapted to withstand, detect, and record detection of heat cycle events, including autoclave cycles. Embodiments of the measurement device comprise a sensor for measuring a characteristic of a medium and a heat cycle detection unit. Embodiments of the heat cycle detection unit comprise a temperature or atmospheric pressure responsive element, a detection module, data interface, and data memory. In one disclosed embodiment, the temperature or pressure responsive element is configured to respond to a characteristic of a heat cycle event while the heat cycle detection unit is off. In another disclosed embodiment, the detection module is configured to automatically power off the heat cycle detection unit in response to detecting an autoclave cycle. Methods of using the devices are also disclosed. 1. A measurement device adapted to withstand and automatically count a heat sterilization or cleaning cycle , comprising:a measurement probe comprising a sensor configured to detect a characteristic of a medium and generate a measurement signal;a condition responsive element comprising either a temperature responsive element or a pressure responsive element; and detect a heat cycle event using the condition responsive element, and', 'record detection of the heat cycle event in the data memory., 'a heat cycle detection unit comprising a detection module, a data interface, and a data memory; wherein the detection module is configured to2. The measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the heat cycle event is an autoclave cycle claim 1 , a steam-in-place sterilization cycle claim 1 , or a clean-in-place sanitizing cycle.3. The measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to automatically power off the heat cycle detection unit after detection of the heat cycle.4. The measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to automatically power on the heat detection unit at the beginning of the ...

Photoelectric sensor for seed dispensing system

A seed dispensing system is provided with a photoelectric sensor for monitoring the dispensing of seeds from a seed dispenser comprising a discharge conveyor with conveyor flights that transport seeds through the seed dispenser. The sensor outputs a signal representative of obstructions to the flow of light in an optical path of the sensor, and a computing unit is adapted to distinguish portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of one or more seeds from portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of a conveyor flight.

Multi-stage shift pack assembly and method

A multi-stage shift pack assembly and method includes a frame assembly, a tool mounting movable relative to the frame assembly, and a removable cylinder shift pack secured to the frame assembly and having at least two cylinders that are independently actuatable for moving the tool mounting relative to the frame assembly a desired amount. The tool mounting is moved relative to the frame assembly by independently actuating cylinders of the removable cylinder shift pack.

Dry powder inhaler and inhalation actuated mechanism thereof

A flap (20) for an inhalation actuated mechanism (18) of a powder inhaler (1) comprises a base member (29), a skirt structure (24) projecting from a surface of the base member (29), and a coupling portion (21) to be coupled to a resilient member (40′) of the inhalation actuated mechanism (18).

COUNTER AND HANDHELD DEVICE WITH COUNTER

A counter for a handheld device for dispensing a pharmaceutical substance includes at least one counter wheel having legible characters. The counter wheel is rotatable about a rotational axis, and a drive part having a shaped engagement section rotates the counter wheel. An acting part, displaceable relative to the counter wheel in the direction of extension of the rotational axis against a spring force, is connected to and rotates together with the drive part. A base part which can form a part of the housing and can be inserted into the housing at least partly overlaps the substance container in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the substance container, and has a stationary rotational axis for the counter wheel, the drive part preferably being guided in the rotational axis. The drive part is located on the side of the substance container with respect to the counter wheel. 110-. (canceled)1161202014102020102049201449101013146: A counter () for a handheld device () for dispensing pharmaceutical substances , particularly an inhalation medication , with at least one counter wheel () that features legible characters , wherein the counter wheel () is rotatable about a rotational axis () and a drive part () for the counter wheel () is provided in order to rotationally act upon the counter wheel () , wherein said drive part () features a shaped engagement section for cooperating with the counter wheel () , and wherein an acting part () is furthermore provided and can likewise be displaced relative to the counter wheel () in the direction of the rotational axis () against a spring force , wherein the acting part () is rotationally moved and connected to the drive part () in order to rotate jointly therewith , and wherein the drive part () features a guide section () , by means of which it is seated on the first rotational axis () of the counter realized in the form of a stationary pin in the assembled state of the counter ().124914: The counter according to claim 11 ...

LINEAR ACTUATOR

In a linear actuator, a slide table is attached to a cylinder body via a guide mechanism so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction of the cylinder body. The slide table includes a table body arranged above the cylinder body and extending in the longitudinal direction, and an end plate joined to an end of the table body in the longitudinal direction so as to be substantially orthogonal to the table body. The end plate includes a storage chamber provided on one surface thereof in the longitudinal direction facing a guide mechanism and depressed from the one surface in a direction away from the guide mechanism. For example, when the linear actuator is used in an environment where powder dust and the like is scattered, the storage chamber stores therein a solidified matter made up of the powder dust and the like. 1. A linear actuator , comprising:a cylinder body containing therein a cylinder chamber to which a pressure fluid is supplied;a slide table configured to be movable along a longitudinal direction of the cylinder body;a cylinder mechanism having a piston arranged in the cylinder chamber and configured to be movable along the cylinder chamber; anda guide mechanism attached to the cylinder body and configured to guide the slide table along the longitudinal direction of the cylinder body under rolling action of a plurality of rolling elements circulating a passage, the linear actuator being configured to reciprocate the slide table relative to the cylinder body under moving action of the piston, wherein:the slide table includes a main body extending in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder body, and an end part arranged substantially orthogonal to the main body so as to face an end portion of the cylinder body in the longitudinal direction; andthe end part is configured to have a storage portion that is opened on an end surface, of the end part, that faces the cylinder body, the storage portion extending in the longitudinal direction, the storage ...

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR A HYBRID DRIVETRAIN

A hydraulic circuit for a hybrid drive train for changing driving operation states of a hybrid-operated vehicle, comprising a first fluid flow source including a first pump actuator, a second fluid flow source featuring a second pump actuator, a first shuttle valve arranged between the first pump actuator and the second pump actuator, a first clutch and a second clutch that are fluidically connected to the first shuttle valve so that the first clutch and the second clutch can respectively be fluidically controlled via the first pump actuator or the second pump actuator, a third clutch configured to be fluidically controlled at least via the first pump actuator, and a fourth clutch configured to be fluidically controlled at least via the second pump actuator. 1. A hydraulic circuit for a hybrid drive train for changing driving condition states of a hybrid-powered motor vehicle comprising:a first fluid flow source that includes a reversible first pump actuator;a second fluid flow source that includes a reversible second pump actuator; andat least four fluidically actively controllable actuation devices for changing the driving condition states, whereina first shuttle valve is arranged between the first pump actuator and the second pump actuator and a first actuation device and a second actuation device are fluidically connected to the first shuttle valve, so that the first actuation device and the second actuation device can respectively be fluidically controlled via the first pump actuator or the second pump actuator, wherein one respective control valve is installed upstream of the first actuation device or of the second actuation device, and a third actuation device is configured to be fluidically controlled at least via the first pump actuator and a fourth actuation device is configured to be fluidically controlled at least via the second pump actuator.2. The hydraulic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the reversible first pump actuator claim 1 , and the reversible ...

DRY POWDER INHALER DOSE COUNTERS

Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms. 1. A dose counting device comprising:a displacement sensor that has a range of movably engaged positions, anda discrete alignment mechanism capable of moving the displacement sensor backwards to one of a plurality of spatially defined positions that are not within said range of movably engaged positions.2. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an elongate carrier in communication with the advancement mechanism claim 1 , the carrier comprising multiple claim 1 , regularly spaced doses claim 1 , wherein the spacing between each dose corresponds to the net movement of the displacement sensor.3. The dose counting device of claim 2 , wherein the doses comprise a medicament that is releasably retained on a surface of the elongate carrier.4. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a reverse pawl wheel capable of engaging with a post fixed to the device housing.5. The dose counting device of claim 4 , wherein the reverse pawl wheel comprises two pawl arms.6. The dose counting device of claim 5 , wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a slot in the reverse pawl wheel that is reversibly engageable with a post fixed to the device housing.7. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an advancement mechanism comprising a rotatable mouthpiece cover of an inhaler.8. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an advancement mechanism comprising an uptake spool and wherein the displacement sensor is driven by gears on the uptake spool.9. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the displacement sensor comprises a rotatable gear.10. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer component comprises a Geneva wheel.11. A method of counting doses claim 1 , the method comprising advancing a ...

Seed counting sensor and method for detecting blockage of a seed conveying pipe

The seed counting sensor (200) for pneumatic seeding machines comprises a detection chamber (210) within a house (204), said detection chamber allowing the seeds to pass through the sensor and having a center axis (211) extending in the flow direction of the seeds (102); a plurality of light sources (240) arranged within the house (204), outside the detection chamber (210), at predetermined distances from each other, said light sources being in a plane (P) extending substantially perpendicularly to said center axis of the sensor; a plurality of light detectors (250) arranged within the house (204), outside the detection chamber (210) at predetermined distances from each other, said light detectors being in the same plane (P) as the light sources, wherein the number of the light detectors equals to the number of the light sources, and a signal processing unit (502) for controlling operation of the light sources (240) and for processing the electronic signals produced by the light detectors (250).

Dry powder inhaler

The present invention relates to an inhaler which is appropriate for delivery of medicament in dry powder form used in respiratory diseases, particularly in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, the present invention relates to an inhaler which includes a blister package appropriate for carrying the medicament in dry powder form and used to realize an effective inhalation.

DYNAMIC REGION BASED APPLICATION OPERATIONS

Techniques are disclosed for a hybrid undo/redo for text editing, where non-linear undo and redo operations are performed across dynamic regions in a document and linear undo and redo operations are performed within the dynamic regions in the document. In an example, the hybrid undo/redo may be achieved by maintaining respective region offset values for the dynamic regions created in a document by the edits made to the document. In operation, the respective region offset values associated with the dynamic regions can be used to negate or otherwise counteract the effect of edits made in the dynamic regions. 1. A method comprising:providing a data structure for a region of a document, the data structure including a start value, an end value, and an offset value that define the region within the document; and determining a count of the number of lines of the document within the region;', 'adjusting at least one of the start value, the end value, and the offset value of the region to change an area of the region based on the count of the number of lines; and', 'pushing a record of the modification onto a stack of the region in response to the modification of content within the region, the stack configured to receive elements representative of individual actions to be performed on content within the region of the document, so as to enable the modification to be undone or redone in a non-linear fashion., 'responsive to detection of a modification of content within the region,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification results in an addition of at least one line in the region.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification results in a deletion of at least one line in the region.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stack is one of an undo stack or a redo stack.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification is an undo operation and the stack is a redo stack.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification is a redo operation and the stack is an undo ...

ATOMIZER

An atomizer for the delivery, and in particular, for the atomization of a formulation, particularly, a powder has a simple construction that makes a simple intuitive operation possible. In particular, such is achieved by the fact that the atomizer has a mouthpiece with an associated cover, so that opening and/or closing of the cover causes a delivery medium, in particular air, to be taken in and/or put under pressure by a delivery device, a spring store is put under tension and/or a preferably annular reservoir containing a plurality of doses of the formulation is further rotated. 1. Atomizer for delivering a formulation from a reservoir having a plurality of receptacles , each of which contains a dose of the formulation , the atomizer comprising:a housing containing the reservoir,a mouthpiece for delivering the formulation as an aerosol,a cover associated with the mouthpiece that is manually movable for at least one of opening and closing thereof, wherein, in a closed state of the cover, said cover covers the mouthpiece and wherein in an opened state of the cover, the mouthpiece is freely accessible for delivering the formulation,a transporting device, anda connecting device for individually opening the receptacles,wherein at least one of the transporting device and the connecting device is driven or actuated by the opening or closing of the cover via a gear,wherein by opening of the cover, the transporting device is actuated, with the result that the receptacles are advanced by one receptacle,wherein the housing has a viewing window in a wall thereof,wherein a counter is provided in said housing that has numerical indicia corresponding in number to the number of receptacles, the counter being circumferentially movable so as to sequentially position a respective one of the indicia through the viewing window of the housing, and wherein the counter is driven by operation of the cover such that the respective one of the indicia viewable through the viewing window ...

COUNTING MECHANISM FOR HYDRAULIC TIGHTENING DEVICE

A counting mechanism of a hydraulic tightening device that includes an oil input/output mechanism and a counting mechanism, wherein the counting mechanism includes a counter, a piston sealing, a driving piston, a spring, a spring cover, a counting unit, a piston restricting unit, a main body seal, a lower cover, a bolt and a restricting unit. The oil input/output mechanism is connected to the hydraulic tightening device through the counting mechanism, and once the hydraulic oil passes through the oil input/output mechanism, the counting mechanism automatically records as the hydraulic tightening device performs one more time. 1. A counting mechanism of a hydraulic tightening device comprising an oil input/output mechanism and a counting mechanism , wherein the counting mechanism includes a counter , a piston sealing , a driving piston , a spring , a spring cover , a counting unit , a piston restricting unit , a main body seal , a lower cover , a bolt and a restricting unit , wherein the piston sealing is disposed in a sealing trough of the driving piston and the driving piston is plugged into the counter and the spring covered by the spring cover is used to connect with the driving piston , and the spring cover is connected with the counting mechanism through the bolt , wherein the piston restricting unit is plugged into the a piston restricting trough to prevent the driving piston from rotating , wherein the lower cover is used to plug into the counting mechanism to secure the counter and the counting mechanism is secured on the hydraulic tightening device through the bolt , and the main body seal is used to seal a hydraulic oil path to prevent leaking , wherein the oil input/output mechanism is connected to the hydraulic tightening device through the counting mechanism , and once the hydraulic oil passes through the oil input/output mechanism , the counting mechanism automatically records as the hydraulic tightening device performs one more time.2. The counting ...

PUMPING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT

Disclosed herein is a pumping device for a vehicle seat including a housing accommodating components therein, the components transferring power to a link means for adjusting a height of a seat cushion, and a cover plate welded and coupled to an opened rear of the housing. Consequently, deformation of the housing is prevented even though the housing has a thin thickness, and thus the pumping device has improved durability. 1. A pumping device for a vehicle seat , comprising:a housing accommodating components therein, the components transferring a power to a link means for adjusting a height of a seat cushion; anda cover plate welded and coupled to an opened rear of the housing.2. The pumping device according to claim 1 , wherein the cover plate is coupled to the housing in such a manner that the cover plate is inserted in the opened rear of the housing and welding is performed between an edge of the cover plate and an inner peripheral surface of the housing.3. The pumping device according to claim 2 , wherein the cover plate has an outer diameter which is equal to an inner diameter of the opened rear of the housing.4. The pumping device according to claim 2 , wherein the welding is performed on the entirety of the edge of the cover plate.5. The pumping device according to claim 2 , wherein the welding is performed on portions spaced along the edge of the cover plate.6. The pumping device according to claim 5 , wherein the spaced welded portions are formed at positions facing each other in a radial direction of the cover plate.7. The pumping device according to claim 1 , wherein the welding is performed by a laser welding method. The present invention relates to a pumping device for a vehicle seat, capable of adjusting a height of a seat and maintaining the adjusted height in such a manner that a user operates a link means of a seat cushion with operating force.In general, a driver seat, an occupant seat, and seats as other occupant seats, which are installed in front ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PARTICLE SIZE AND/OR THE PARTICLE SHAPE OF PARTICLES IN A PARTICLE STREAM

A device () is described and represented for the determination of the particle size and/or the particle shape and/or optical properties, such as transparency, of particles () in a particle stream (), with a feeding device () for the feeding of the particles () to a measuring zone (), wherein the particles () flow through the measuring zone (), with at least one illuminating device () for illuminating the measuring zone (), with at least two camera devices (), each of which photographs a measurement region () of the measuring zone () associated with the corresponding camera device (), wherein a first camera device () photographs a first, preferably larger, measurement region () with a first, preferably lesser, magnification and a second camera device () photographs a second, preferably smaller, measurement region () with a second, preferably stronger, magnification, with an imaging optics () for imaging the measurement regions (), and with an evaluating device for determining the particle size and/or the particle shape from the photographs of the measurement regions (), wherein the imaging optics () comprises at least one optical element (), at which and/or by which the light radiation emanating from the measuring zone () is divided into at least two beam portions. According to the invention, it is provided that the illuminating device () is designed such that the first measurement region () and the second measurement region () are always illuminated together, wherein the first measurement region () is illuminated with the same intensity as the second measurement region (). 1. Device for the determination of the particle size and/or the particle shape and/or optical properties , such as transparency , of particles in a particle stream , with a feeding device for the feeding of the particles to a measuring zone wherein the particles flow through the measuring zone , with at least one illuminating device for illuminating the measuring zone , with at least two camera ...

INTEGRAL FLUID CONDUIT

A integrated fluid conduit is provided having two or more internal conduits, the size and shape of the internal conduits is designed to optimize the hydraulic diameter of each conduit based on the needs of the system. The integrated fluid conduit is advantageously manufactured according to additive manufacturing techniques which enable formation of off-center and/or non-concentric internal conduits adapted to specific applications requiring turns such as the fuel delivery system or the hydraulic system of/on a gas turbine engine for an airplane. 1. A fluid conduit comprising:an outer perimeter that defines a central axis of the fluid conduit;a first circular interior fluid conduit having a center that is offset from the central axis of the fluid conduit; anda second interior fluid conduit separate from the first interior fluid conduit;wherein the fluid conduit includes at least one bend.2. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outer perimeter is circular.3. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a third interior fluid conduit.4. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the second and third interior fluid conduits are non-circular and together with the first conduit occupy at least 90% of the volume of the fluid conduit.5. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid conduit is has a non-circular outer perimeter.6. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid conduit is an integrated fuel conduit that delivers fuel to fuel nozzles of a gas turbine engine.7. The fluid conduit of claim 5 , wherein the first interior fluid conduit is a main fuel line.8. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the second interior fluid conduit is a pilot secondary fuel line.9. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid conduit is an integrated hydraulic fluid conduit.10. The fluid conduit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the integrated hydraulic fluid conduit is part of a hydraulic ...

Pump control method

The invention relates to a pump control method for the control of the operation of a pump system with at least two pump assemblies ( 2 ) which are arranged parallel or in series to one another. The method includes determining a specific total power E S of the complete pump system which defines a total power in relation to a hydraulic total load of the complete pump system, determining a specific individual power E P,n of each pump assembly ( 2 ) which defines an individual power in relation to the individual hydraulic load of the respective pump assembly ( 2 ), computing an individual load factor E gain,n for each pump assembly ( 2 ) according to the equation E gain , n = E S E P , n and adapting the individual hydraulic load (Q n ; H n ) of the pump assemblies ( 2 ) in dependence on a desired hydraulic load (Q D ; H D ) as well as on the individual load factor E gain,n of the respective pump assembly ( 2 ).

Handheld device with a counter and counter

A counter for a handheld device for dispensing a pharmaceutical substance, has a housing, at least one counter wheel which has readable characters, and a drive part which is designed to rotate the counter wheel, the counter wheel being rotatably attached to a mounting part. The mounting part of the counter is designed independently of the housing, and the drive part is directly attached to the mounting part. The counter can have at least one counter wheel which has readable characters and a drive part which is designed to rotate the counter wheel. The counter wheel has readable characters and is designed in a cylindrical manner and with a central axis, and has a drive part which is designed to rotate the counter wheel, the counter wheel being provided with an engagement toothing via which the drive part acts on the counter wheel so as to rotate same, the drive part having a rotational axis.

Dry powder inhaler and inhalation actuated mechanism thereof

A flap ( 20 ) for an inhalation actuated mechanism ( 18 ) of a powder inhaler ( 1 ) comprises a base member ( 29 ), a skirt structure ( 24 ) projecting from a surface of the base member ( 29 ), and a coupling portion ( 21 ) to be coupled to a resilient member ( 40′ ) of the inhalation actuated mechanism ( 18 ).

Improvements in counting devices

A counting device for counting mechanical inputs comprising: a rotatably mounted first counting wheel arranged to rotate by a predetermined amount for every input that is to be counted; and, a second counting wheel in mechanical communication with the first counting wheel, and at least in part overlapping the first counting wheel, wherein the second counting wheel and/or the first counting wheel are at least in part transparent; whereby the mechanical communication between the first counting wheel and the second counting wheel comprises a rotation mechanism configured to drive the second counting wheel a predetermined amount when a predetermined number of inputs has been reached. A counting device for counting mechanical inputs comprising: a rotatably mounted first counting wheel arranged to rotate by a predetermined amount for every input that is to be counted; and, a second counting wheel in mechanical communication with the first counting wheel, whereby the mechanical communication between the first counting wheel and the second counting wheel comprises a locking mechanism comprising a formation on the second counting wheel configured to engage with a housing peg, a first counting wheel formation or a lock, and a rotation mechanism configured to drive the second counting wheel a predetermined amount when a predetermined number of inputs has been reached. 1. A counting device for counting mechanical inputs comprising:a rotatably mounted first counting wheel arranged to rotate by a predetermined amount for every input that is to be counted;a second counting wheel in mechanical communication with the first counting wheel, and at least in part overlapping the first counting wheel; anda housing; a rotation mechanism configured to drive the second counting wheel a predetermined amount when a predetermined number of inputs has been reached; wherein the rotation mechanism comprises a first counting wheel formation configured to engage with at least one second counting ...

Medication dispensing apparatus.

Methods and apparatus for counting objects

The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for counting banknotes including proving a stack of banknotes (20) including at least one surface defined by edges of the banknotes and counting the number of banknotes in the stack using at least one optical sensor (50) and a light source (30) characterized in that the mutual orientation of the banknotes is substantially maintained relative to the at least one optical sensor, the counting step including employing the at least one optical sensor for generally simultaneously viewing at least two separate columns along the at least one surface and receiving an output from the at least one optical sensor and providing an output indication of a number of banknotes in the stack.

Counting process and device for planar substrates

The process comprises the steps of: (a) loosening a pack of piled substrates; (b) taking a first image of the piled planar substrates, said image being made of a two-dimensional array of single image detectors arranged in lines and columns; (c) counting the number of edges of substrates detected; (d) statistically treating the result obtained from step (c); (e) based on the statistical treatment, determining whether the counting is accurate.

Counting stacked documents

The process for treating stacks formed of a predetermined number of planar substrates, such as securities, banknotes, checks and other similar documents, said securities being formed by prints on said substrates arranged in matrix-form in lines and columns, comprises the steps of (a) displacing the stack under a cutting device; (b) cutting a strip of the stack with cutting means; (c) evacuating the cut strip for liberating the front side of the stack which is under the cutting means; (d) taking an image of the front side of the stack; (e) counting the number of substrate in the stack by analyzing the image taken; (f) resuming the process at step (a) until all strips of a stack have been cut and starting with another stack.

Powder inhaler

Cigarette rod cutter and cigarette counter

Pulsed wireless directional object counter

A directional object counter uses two or more light sources to generate pulses of light, which travel on two light paths across a passageway. Light from both sources illuminates two sensors, after the light has traversed the passageway, and a processor connected to the sensors determines, based on the pulsed nature of the sources, which source(s) is/are illuminating which sensor(s), and counts movement of objects through the light paths in an identified direction. The pulsed nature of the light permits low-power operation of the directional object counter with a battery. Furthermore, the independence of the pulse discrimination from the pulse generation, enables the light sources and light sensors to be positioned on opposite sides of a passageway without wiring connecting them across the passageway.

Seed counting and frequency measurement apparatus and method

An improved device for measuring the count and frequency of seeds in a stream of seeds is described. The device is useful for measuring the frequency and accuracy of seed planting devices. A seed counting system can include an imaging region, an image sensing device, and a lens between the imaging region and the image sensing device. An optical distance extender between the imaging region and the lens, creates an effective optical distance between the imaging region and the lens that is substantially greater than the physical distance between the imaging region and the lens, thereby providing a substantial depth of field.

INHALATION DEVICE AND PACKAGE FOR THIS

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Fluid-product dispensing device

Inhaler comprising at least one cap piece (11, 12) that is movable between a closed position and an open position, individual chambers formed on a chamber supporting member, movable supporting means (50) displaceable between non-dispensing and dispensing positions, chamber opening means (80) for opening a respective chamber in the dispensing position, loading means (800) for urging said movable supporting means towards said dispensing position, locking means (100) for keeping said movable supporting means in the non-dispensing position, release means (60) for freeing said locking means, said loading means comprising an elastically deformable loading piece (51) acting in conjunction with a cam surface (910) connected to said movable cap piece(s), and said cam surface comprising a first part suitable for loading said loading means, and a second part acting in conjunction with said loaded loading means.

Устройство для доставки лекарственного средства для лечения пациентов с заболеваниями органов дыхания

1. Сухой порошковый ингалятор, содержащий корпус (1) и крышку (2), при этом корпус содержит:- емкость (7) для хранения порошкообразного лекарственного средства,- дозирующий элемент (15), имеющий дозирующее углубление (18) и выполненный с возможностью перемещения между положением заполнения, в котором дозирующее углубление (18) совмещено с отверстием емкости (7) с обеспечением заполнения дозой порошкообразного лекарственного средства, и положением ингаляции, в котором дозирующее углубление (18) совмещено с ингаляционным каналом (27),- мундштук (3), находящийся в сообщении с ингаляционным каналом (27) для обеспечения ингаляции дозы порошкообразного лекарственного средства, содержащегося в дозирующем углублении (18) дозирующего элемента (15), когда дозирующий элемент (15) находится в положении ингаляции,- защитный элемент (19), расположенный между дозирующим элементом (15) и ингаляционным каналом (27) и выполненный с возможностью перемещения между закрытым положением, в котором защитный элемент (19) по меньшей мере покрывает дозирующее углубление (18) дозирующего элемента (15), когда дозирующий элемент (15) находится в положении ингаляции, предотвращая, тем самым, поступление порошкообразного лекарственного средства, содержащегося в дозирующем углублении (18), в ингаляционный канал (27), и открытым положением, в котором защитный элемент (19) не покрывает дозирующее углубление (18), открывая, тем самым, дозирующее углубление (18) воздействию ингаляционного канала (27) с обеспечением возможности ингаляции дозы порошкообразного лекарственного средства, содержащегося в дозирующем углублении (18),- механизм, приводимый в действие вдохом (ВАМ), соединенный с защитным элементом (19) таким образом, что, когда защитный РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2015 116 757 A (51) МПК A61M 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015116757, 05.11.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): КЬЕЗИ ФАРМАЧЕУТИЧИ С.п.А. (IT) Приоритет ...

Inhalator to be used together with medicinal block

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method deals with inhalation device to be used together with medicinal block in which the contours of at least one container for powdered medicinal substance are specified between two plates fastened to each other with possibility for subsequent separation. Inhalator contains means to separate the plates from each other in opening section to open the container, and output section connected with opened container that will help the user to inhale powdered medicinal substance due to opened container. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 24 cl, 39 dwg 4169%10с ПЧ Го (19) 13) ВИ” 2 075 977 ^^ С1 51 МК Дб м 15/00, 13/00 РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 4894695/14, 01.03.1991 (71) Заявитель: Глэксо Груп Лимитед (СВ) (30) Приоритет: 02.03.1990 СВ 9004781.2 (72) Изобретатель: Майкл Берша Дэвис СВ], (46) Дата публикации: 27.03.1997 Дэвид Джон Хирн[ СВ], Рол Кеннет Рэнд СВ], Ричард Ян Уолкер[СВ] (56) Ссылки: СВ, заявка М 2129691, кл. А 61 М 15/00, 1984. (73) Патентообладатель: Глэксо Груп Лимитед (СВ) (54) ИНГАЛЯТОР ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ С ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫМ БЛОКОМ И ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫЙ БЛОК (57) Реферат: порошкообразной форме из открытого Использование: в ингаляторах для контейнера. 2 с. и 23 3. п. ф-пы, 39 ил. вдыхания лекарственного вещества в порошкообразной форме. Сущность изобретения: предлагается ингаляционное устройство для совместного использования с лекарственным блоком, в котором контуры по меньшей мере одного контейнера для лекарственного вещества в порошкообразной форме определены между — двумя пластинками, которые прикреплены друг к другу с возможностью их последующего отделения друг от друга. Ингаляционное устройство содержит средство для отделения пластинок друг от друга в секции открытия, чтобы открыть контейнер, а также выпускное отверстие, сообщающееся с открытым контейнером и через которое пользователь может вдыхать лекарственное вещество в 2075977 С1 КО 4169%10с ...

Powdered drug inhaler

FIELD: equipment for curing pulmonary diseases. SUBSTANCE: inhaler powder receiving reservoir, metering disk, spring unit for biassing metering disk to reservoir. Reservoir and metering disk are arranged so that they may be turned one with respect to another for predetermined angle. Inhaler is further provided with device for counting dispensed doses of powder or doses to be dispensed and with indicating device. EFFECT: increased efficiency by high precision metering of powdered drugs. 38 cl, 105 dwg осо гс ПП Го РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) (51) МПК ВИ” 2111 020 А 61 М 15/00 (13) СЛ 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 95115548/14, 16.12.1993 (30) Приоритет: 18.12.1992 Ш$ 07/992,959 (46) Дата публикации: 20.05.1998 (56) Ссылки: ЕР, заявка 0069715, кл. А 61 М 15/00, 1983. (71) Заявитель: Шеринг Корпорейшн (53) (72) Изобретатель: Томас Амброзио[Ц$], Чарлз Эшли[Ц$], Алан Биланин[Ц$], Чарлз ХукЦ$]|, Эндрю Кауфман[Ц$], Дэвид Кэнион[ 9$], Шринивас Мантена[!М], Генри Сочон[Ц$], Кен Уилкинсон[Ц$], Тсонг-То Йан [ЦЗ] (73) Патентообладатель: Шеринг Корпорейшн (ЦЗ) (54) ИНГАЛЯТОР ДЛЯ ПОРОШКОВЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВ (57) Реферат: Ингалятор для порошковых лекарств предназначен для лечения легочных заболеваний. Ингалятор содержит резервуар для приема порошка, дозировочный диск, пружинный узел для прижатия дозировочного диска и резервуара друг к другу. Резервуар и дозировочный ДИСК установлены С возможностью поворота друг относительно друга на предопределенный угол. В ингаляторе предусмотрен счетчик количества выпущенных доз порошка или подлежащих выпуску, включающий счетные кольца. Для указания выпущенных или оставшихся доз порошка предусмотрено средство индикации. Ингалятор позволяет повысить точность дозировки порошка. 37 з. п. ф-лы, 105 ил. ТС о С1 2111020 КО осо гс ПП Го КУЗЗАМ АСЕМСУ ГОК РАТЕМТ$ АМО ТКАОЕМАКК$ (19) 13) ВО "” 2111 020' 51 11° Д61 М 15/00 СЛ 12) АВЗТКАСТ ОЕ 1МУЕМТОМ (21), (22) АррИсаНоп: 95115548/14, 16.12. ...

Device and method for counting and measurement of seeds rate

FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: system for counting of seeds includes area of image generation, device for reading of image and lens arranged between area of image formation and device of image reading. Extender of optical track arranged between area of image generation and lens develops efficient optical distance between area of image generation and lens, which substantially exceeds physical distance between area of image generation and lens, thus providing for sufficient depth of focus. EFFECT: increased accuracy of seeds number and rate in process of their sowing, development of compact and portable device to count and measure rate of seeds in a flow. 10 dwg, 1 tbl РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 386 932 (13) C2 (51) МПК G01F 13/00 (2006.01) G06M 1/00 (2006.01) G01B 11/25 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2007134386/28, 15.02.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 15.02.2006 (72) Автор(ы): ЛОЙЕНБЕРГЕР Якоб Андреас (CH), РОГГЛИ Маркус (CH) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.03.2009 2 3 8 6 9 3 2 (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2010 Бюл. № 11 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ЕР 0550300 А1, 07.07.1993. US 3512002 А, 12.05.1970. СА 2237943 А1, 08.02.1999. RU 54483 U1, 10.07.2006. SU 410252 A, 05.01.1974. SU 1356981 А1, 07.12.1987. 2 3 8 6 9 3 2 R U (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2006/001357 (15.02.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 17.09.2007 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2006/087176 (24.08.2006) Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, М.Златоустинский пер., 10, кв.15, "ЕВРОМАРКПАТ", пат.пов. И.А.Веселицкой, рег. № 11 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СЧЕТА И ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАСХОДА СЕМЯН (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области измерительной техники и предназначено для использования с высевающими устройствами. Изобретение направлено на повышение точности количества и расхода семян при их высеве, а также на создание компактности ...

Способ управления насосами

1. Способ управления насосами для управления работой насосной системы по меньшей мере с двумя насосными агрегатами (2), установленными между собой параллельно или последовательно, отличающийся следующими этапами:определение удельной общей мощности Eвсей насосной системы, определяющей общую мощность относительно общей гидравлической нагрузки всей насосной системы,определение удельной индивидуальной мощности Eкаждого насосного агрегата (2), определяющей индивидуальную мощность относительно индивидуальной гидравлической нагрузки соответствующего насосного агрегата (2),расчет индивидуального коэффициента Eнагрузки для каждого насосного агрегата (2) согласно уравнениюE=E/E,адаптация индивидуальной гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H) насосных агрегатов (2) происходит в зависимости от желательной гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H), а также от индивидуального коэффициента Eнагрузки соответствующего насосного агрегата (2).2. Способ управления насосами по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что адаптация индивидуальной гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H) насосных агрегатов (2) происходит в зависимости от желательной гидравлической нагрузки соответствующего насосного агрегата (2), причем желательную индивидуальную гидравлическую нагрузку, предпочтительно, определяют посредством деления желательной общей гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H) на число (k) активных насосных агрегатов (2).3. Способ управления насосами по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что адаптация индивидуальной гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H) каждого насосного агрегата (2) происходит путем умножения желательной гидравлической нагрузки (Q; H) на соответствующий коэффициент Eнагрузки или на его производную.4. Способ управления насосами РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК F04B 23/04 (11) (13) 2015 119 187 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015119187, 21.05.2015 (71) Заявитель(и): ГРУНДФОС ХОЛДИНГ А/С (DK) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 23.05.2014 EP 14169568.4 Адрес ...

计数物件的方法与装置

本发明公开了计数钞票的方法与装置,包括提供包含由钞票的边确定的至少一个面的一叠钞票(20),及使用至少一个光学传感器(50)与一个光源(30)计数叠中的钞票数目,其特征在于相对于至少一个光学传感器基本上保持钞票的相互朝向,计数步骤包括利用至少一个光学传感器大致上同时观察沿至少一个面的至少两个分开的列,及接收来自该至少一个光学传感器的输出及提供叠中的钞票的数目的输出指示。

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A PLURALITY OF UNIT DOSE OF DRY POWDER, AND INHALER THAT INCLUDES SUCH DEVICE

Dispositivo para dispensar una pluralidad de dosis unitarias de polvo seco, que comprende: un primer (25a) y segundo (25b) soportes, un mecanismo de indexacion adaptado para mover el primer y segundo soportes (25), estando configurados el mecanismo de indexacion y los soportes (25a, 25b), de manera que en un primer estado de dispensacion del dispositivo, el primer (25a) y segundo (25b) soportes están engranados con, y desengranados de, el mecanismo de indexacion, respectivamente, en un segundo estado de dispensacion del dispositivo, el segundo (25b) y primer (25a) soportes están engranados con, y desengranados de, el mecanismo de indexacion, respectivamente, un mecanismo de conmutacion (90) adaptado para provocar que el dispositivo pase del primer estado de dispensacion al segundo estado de dispensacion, para bloquear el segundo soporte (25b) mientras el dispositivo está en el primer estado de dispensacion, y bloquear el primer soporte (25a) mientras el dispositivo está en el segundo estado de dispensacion. Device for dispensing a plurality of unit doses of dry powder, comprising: a first (25a) and second (25b) supports, an indexing mechanism adapted to move the first and second supports (25), the indexing mechanism being configured and the supports (25a, 25b), so that in a first dispensing state of the device, the first (25a) and second (25b) supports are engaged with, and disengaged from, the indexing mechanism, respectively, in a second state of dispensing the device, the second (25b) and first (25a) brackets are engaged with, and disengaged from, the indexing mechanism, respectively, a switching mechanism (90) adapted to cause the device to pass from the first dispensing state to the second dispensing state, to block the second support (25b) while the device is in the first dispensing state, and block the first support (25a) while the device is in the second Do state of dispensation.

분말 약품용 흡입기(Inhaler for powdered medications)

분말 분배기는 분배될 분말 재료의 공급부들 유지하기 위한 분말 하우징(22)을 포함하여, 분말 하우징은 분말 재료공급부에 맞추어진 상태로 제공된 흡입도관과, 분말 재료의 조절량을 유지하기 위한 조절 투여 혼을 포함하고 분말 재료공급부 아래에 위치 설정된 조절판(186)을 포함한다. 조절판과 분말 하우징은 공통 중심축선 둘레로 서로에 대헤서 상대적으로 회전가능하다. 또한 상대 회전에 따라서 배분되었거나 배분될려고 남아 있는 분말 재료의 투여수의 시각적 카운트를 제공하는 카운터를 포함한다. 카운터는 시각적 카운트를 제공하는 카운터 링(590,620)을 포함하며, 카운터 링은 공동중심축선 둘레로 회전가능하고, 중심축선 둘레로 회전가능 하고 시각적 카운트를 디스플레이하는 인덱스를 가진다. 또한, 상대회전에 대응하여 카운터 링을 점중적으로 회전하기 위한 중심 축선 둘레로 회전가능한 작동 기구를 포함한다. 또한 흡입 도관으로부터 나온 분말 덩어리를 미세 분말 재료로 형성하기 위해 분말 덩어리를 파괴하기 위한 노즐(380)을 포함한다. 노즐은 흡입 도관의 방향으로부터 재2다른 방향으로 분말의 흐름 방향을 바꾸기 위한 캐비티를 포함한다. 또한, 캐비티내의 제2방향에서 분말의 흐름 방향을 나선식으로 연속적으로 바꾸기 위한 만곡벽을 포함한다. 또한, 분말 하우징을 덮고 제거시 자동적으로 사용하기 위해 분말 분배기를 프리이밍(priming)하는 폐쇄캡(520)을 포함한다.

Method of pump control

FIELD: pumps building.SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to control of operation of a pumping system (HC), pump units (HA) of which, for example on areas of fountains, can be put into operation in different quantities and operated with different number of rotations. Control method of HA for control of operation of HC with at least two HA (2), installed between each other in parallel or in series, includes: determination of specific consumed total power Ethe entire HC, which determines total power relative to the total hydraulic load of the entire HC; determining specific specific power Eeach HA (2), determining individual consumed power relative to individual hydraulic load of corresponding HA (2); calculation of individual coefficient Eloads for each HA (2) according to equation E= E/E; adaptation of individual hydraulic load (Q; H) AT (2) depending on the desired hydraulic load, as well as on the individual coefficient Eload of corresponding HA (2); as well as individual control for each HA (2) of individual hydraulic load (Q; H).EFFECT: inventions are aimed at provision of energy-optimum mode of several HA operation.20 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 686 375 C2 (51) МПК F04D 15/00 (2006.01) F04D 13/12 (2006.01) G05B 13/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F04D 15/0072 (2018.08); F04D 15/0066 (2018.08); F04D 15/0281 (2018.08); F04D 13/12 (2018.08); G05B 13/021 (2018.08) (21) (22) Заявка: 2015119187, 21.05.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ГРУНДФОС ХОЛДИНГ А/С (DK) Дата регистрации: 25.04.2019 23.05.2014 EP 14169568.4 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.12.2016 Бюл. № 34 2009/287357 A1, 19.11.2009. US 2013/0108473 A1, 02.05.2013. US 2009304521 A1, 10.12.2009. US 2011/176933 A1, 21.07.2011. EP 2610693 A1, 03.07.2013. SU 1763723 A1, 23.09.1992. (45) Опубликовано: 25.04.2019 Бюл. № 12 C 2 2 6 8 6 3 7 5 R U (54) Способ управления ...

Dose indicator for fluid dispensing device

用于吸入装置的药物包

一种与吸入装置一起使用的药物包(401)，该药 物包上至少有一个容装粉状药物的容器形成在可剥 开地相互固定在一起的两片薄片(403、404)之间。 该吸入装置包含在一打开位置用于剥开薄片以打开 容器的装置，和一个与该打开的容器连通的出口，通 过该出口，使用者可从已打开的容器中吸入粉状的药 物。

Powder inhaler

본 발명의 과제는 진탕 조작이 불필요해, 효율적으로 조작 가능한 분말 흡입기를 제공하는 것이다. 본 발명에 관한 분말 흡입기는 흡입구가 마련된 하우징과, 하우징 내에 마련되어 분말 약제가 수용되는 수용부와, 상기 하우징 내에 마련되어 소정량의 분말 약제를 받는 적어도 1개의 오목부를 가지며 수용부로부터 분말 약제를 수납하는 수납 위치와 흡입구로부터 흡인 가능한 흡인 위치를 상기 수용부에 대하여 상대적으로 취할 수 있는 것인 약제 반송부와, 수용부에 마련되어 수용되는 분말 약제를 뒤섞는 교반 부재와, 하우징에 마련되어 초기 위치와 누름 위치 사이를 이동 가능한 조작 버튼을 구비하며, 조작 버튼이 초기 위치와 누름 위치 사이를 왕복할 때에 약제 반송 부재의 오목부가 수납 위치로부터 흡인 위치로 이동하는 동시에, 교반 부재가 동작한다.

Dosage indicator or dosage counter

A kind of position control system and its control method of hydraulic step actuator

本发明公开了一种液压步进驱动器的位置控制系统及其控制方法，位置控制系统包括主缸、第一从动缸、第二从动缸、第一切换阀、第二切换阀、第三切换阀、第四切换阀和三位四通阀，所述第一从动缸和第二从动缸内部均由一带有密封件的从动活塞和一复位弹簧组成，所述三位四通阀一端的两通口分别与液压源和油箱连接，三位四通阀另两端的通口与第一切换阀、第三切换阀的另一端连接，第一切换阀的另一端分别与第二切换阀的一端、第一从动缸的无弹簧腔连接，第二切换阀的另一端、第一从动缸的有弹簧腔并联后与主缸的无杆腔连接，主缸的有杆腔连接至第四切换阀一端、第二从动缸的有弹簧腔，第四切换阀的另一端与第二从动缸的有弹簧腔并联后与第三切换阀的一端相连。本发明无需位置传感器即可实现精确的液压缸步进运动；系统成本低，具有很强的抗油污染能力。

Inhalers with airway disks having discrete airway channels and related disks and methods

건조 분말 흡입기는 반경방향으로 연장되고 개별적인, 그리고 통상적으로는 복용물에 대해 특정적인 공기통로 채널들을 포함하며, 그 공기통로 채널들은 흡입기 내의 건조 분말을 전달하기 위한 흡입 통로의 일부분을 연속적으로 형성한다. The dry powder inhaler radially extends and includes individual and typically air passage channels that are specific to the dose, the passage channels continuously forming a portion of the intake passage for delivering dry powder in the inhaler. .

Dry powder medicament inhalator having an inhalation-activated piston to aerosolize dose and deliver same

A dry powder inhalator for delivering a precise dose of a medicament contains a mesh disc impregnated with a series of spaced, medicament doses about the disc periphery. The inhalator is armed by manually retracting a finger pull extending downwardly from the bottom of the inhalator housing or rotating the bottom of the housing. The user inserts a mouthpiece on the housing into the mouth and inhales. This causes a chamber in the housing under a diaphragm to evacuate, thereby pulling the diaphragm down onto a knock out lever. The pivoting of the lever enables release of a piston into a cylinder which first compresses, and then dispenses a reduced volume of air at high pressure in a burst up through the medicament disc. When the burst of air hits the impregnated disc, the dose is forced out of the mesh's interstices, producing a cloud of the drug in its powdered form, which is inhaled by the user.

Pressurized and metered medication dose counter on removable sleeve

A system delivers a number of safe doses from a pressurized and metered medication canister via a dispenser to a patient. The improvement includes a counter device for accurately determining the number of safe doses delivered from the medication canister. Also, a warning device alerts the patient either visually, audibly, mechanically or in a combination thereof about an impending and then a final exhaustion of the number of safe doses delivered from the medication canister. The improved system takes advantage of the patient-actuated movement of the medication canister in the dispenser body to activate either an electronic or a mechanical counter device. Alternatively, the improved system may be patient-activated independently from, but in conjunction with, the dispensing of medication from the canister.

Dose indicating device

An indicating device suitable for indicating a number of metered dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container. The indicating device includes at least one primary indicator member having primary dosage indicia, configured as numeric indicia, and a second indicator member having secondaiy dosage indicia, configured with at least two different colors. The primary and secondary indicator members are coaxially mounted. In one embodiment, a device for dispensing dosages of the substance also includes a dispenser housing and a container.