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A device for assisting breathing, comprising: a compressor for providing a pressurized airflow; a fluidic diverter fluidly coupled to the compressor, the fluidic diverter comprising: an actuator comprising an inlet for receiving the pressurized airflow, a first outlet , and a second outlet , a flow path disposed on the actuator and fluidly coupled to the inlet and each of the first and second outlets; and a cover disposed on the actuator to enclose the flow path; wherein: the fluidic diverter converts the pressurized airflow into pulses of pressurized air diverted alternately into each of the first and second outlets; wherein the pulses of pressurized air exit the first and second outlets and enter a nasal passageway of a subject to assist breathing. a compressor for providing a pressurized airflow; a fluidic diverter fluidly coupled to the compressor, the fluidic diverter comprising: an actuator comprising an inlet for receiving the pressurized airflow, a first outlet , and a second outlet , a flow path disposed on the actuator and fluidly coupled to the inlet and each of the first and second outlets; and a cover disposed on the actuator to enclose the flow path; an actuator comprising an inlet for receiving the pressurized airflow, a first outlet , and a second outlet , a flow path disposed on the actuator and fluidly coupled to the inlet and each of the first and second outlets; and a cover disposed on the actuator to enclose the flow path; wherein: the fluidic diverter converts the pressurized airflow into pulses of pressurized air diverted alternately into each of the first and second outlets; wherein the pulses of pressurized air exit the first and second outlets and enter a nasal passageway of a subject to assist breathing. <EOS>
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A firearm comprising: - a lower housing , in which a selector and - a trigger unit are provided, the latter - having a hammer which is rotatably mounted about a hammer axis and can be biased by means of a hammer spring , - a trigger lever which is rotatably mounted about a trigger axis and has, preferably formed integrally therewith, a trigger , which, seen in a normal direction , is located below the trigger axis and, when the trigger unit is actuated, is moved in a direction opposite to a barrel direction , the trigger lever having a trigger rear which is designed to receive at least one disconnector , - a sear which is mounted rotatably about a sear axis and can be biased by means of a sear spring , wherein the hammer axis , the trigger axis and the sear axis are arranged parallel to one another and parallel to a transverse direction , wherein the selector releases or blocks the upward movement of the trigger rear by means of a rotatable control shaft depending on its angular position, characterised in that the trigger lever has a receiving opening and the sear is at least partially seated within the receiving opening, the sear axis and the trigger axis coincide, the sear has a bearing recess on its upper side for receiving and limited rotation about a disconnector axis of a disconnector pivot formed on the underside of the disconnector , and the bearing recess is designed to at least partially enclose the disconnector pivot in the direction of rotation about the disconnector axis . - a lower housing , in which a selector and - a trigger unit are provided, the latter - having a hammer which is rotatably mounted about a hammer axis and can be biased by means of a hammer spring , - a trigger lever which is rotatably mounted about a trigger axis and has, preferably formed integrally therewith, a trigger , which, seen in a normal direction , is located below the trigger axis and, when the trigger unit is actuated, is moved in a direction opposite to a barrel direction , the trigger lever having a trigger rear which is designed to receive at least one disconnector , - a sear which is mounted rotatably about a sear axis and can be biased by means of a sear spring , wherein the hammer axis , the trigger axis and the sear axis are arranged parallel to one another and parallel to a transverse direction , wherein the selector releases or blocks the upward movement of the trigger rear by means of a rotatable control shaft depending on its angular position, characterised in that the trigger lever has a receiving opening and the sear is at least partially seated within the receiving opening, the sear axis and the trigger axis coincide, the sear has a bearing recess on its upper side for receiving and limited rotation about a disconnector axis of a disconnector pivot formed on the underside of the disconnector , and the bearing recess is designed to at least partially enclose the disconnector pivot in the direction of rotation about the disconnector axis . <EOS>
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A system for uniformly distributing temperature across battery units , characterized in that the system comprises: a plurality of battery units ; a heat conducting liquid , enclosing the battery units and being capable of substantially circulating around the battery units and/or along a specified path among the battery units , wherein the heat conducting liquid contains magnetic materials; a closed housing , enclosing the battery units and the heat conducting liquid ; and a circulating module , installed inside the closed housing , for driving the heat conducting liquid to circulate around the battery units and/or along the specified path, wherein each battery unit is linked to each other in series or in parallel; and wherein when the circulating module drives the heat conducting liquid to circulate, temperature across the battery units is substantially uniformly distributed, and wherein the circulating module is a motor with a magnetic rotor or a device having a magnetic rotor driven by change of magnetic forces outside the closed housing . a plurality of battery units ; a heat conducting liquid , enclosing the battery units and being capable of substantially circulating around the battery units and/or along a specified path among the battery units , wherein the heat conducting liquid contains magnetic materials; a closed housing , enclosing the battery units and the heat conducting liquid ; and a circulating module , installed inside the closed housing , for driving the heat conducting liquid to circulate around the battery units and/or along the specified path, wherein each battery unit is linked to each other in series or in parallel; and wherein when the circulating module drives the heat conducting liquid to circulate, temperature across the battery units is substantially uniformly distributed, and wherein the circulating module is a motor with a magnetic rotor or a device having a magnetic rotor driven by change of magnetic forces outside the closed housing . <EOS>
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A urea production process comprising: a) concentrating urea solution in a first evaporator of an evaporation section, to give concentrated urea solution and a first vapor, b) further concentrating said concentrated urea solution from said first evaporator in a second evaporator of said evaporation section, to give a urea melt and second vapor, c) solidifying said urea melt in a finishing section giving solid urea product and off-gas, d) scrubbing said off-gas in a scrubber, e) condensing said first vapor in a first condenser to give a first condensate, f) condensing said second vapor in a second condenser to give a second condensate, g) supplying said first condensate to a wastewater treatment section, and h) separately supplying said second condensate to said scrubber, wherein said second condensate is used as scrub liquid in said scrubber, wherein said scrubber additionally uses an acid scrub liquid. a) concentrating urea solution in a first evaporator of an evaporation section, to give concentrated urea solution and a first vapor, b) further concentrating said concentrated urea solution from said first evaporator in a second evaporator of said evaporation section, to give a urea melt and second vapor, c) solidifying said urea melt in a finishing section giving solid urea product and off-gas, d) scrubbing said off-gas in a scrubber, e) condensing said first vapor in a first condenser to give a first condensate, f) condensing said second vapor in a second condenser to give a second condensate, g) supplying said first condensate to a wastewater treatment section, and h) separately supplying said second condensate to said scrubber, wherein said second condensate is used as scrub liquid in said scrubber, wherein said scrubber additionally uses an acid scrub liquid. <EOS>
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A method for introducing single or multiple copies of a gene of interest into a cell comprising providing: a) a Helitron transposase, wherein the transposase is a Helraiser transposase comprising an amino acid sequence as set out in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a sequence having at least 80% identity thereto; and b) a construct comprising a Helitron transposase LTS sequence; wherein the method does not comprise a process for modifying the germ line genetic identity of a human being and does not comprise a method for treatment by therapy of the human or animal body. a) a Helitron transposase, wherein the transposase is a Helraiser transposase comprising an amino acid sequence as set out in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a sequence having at least 80% identity thereto; and b) a construct comprising a Helitron transposase LTS sequence; <EOS>
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A laundry treating apparatus comprising: a cabinet ; a drum provided inside the cabinet and formed of a metal material for accommodating a treatment target; and an induction module spaced apart from an outer circumferential surface of the drum at a predetermined interval, inducing and heating the drum , wherein the induction module includes: a base housing 5100 for accommodating a coil ; and characterised in that the induction module additionally includes: a permanent magnet housing separably coupled with the base housing and provided with a holder in which a permanent magnet is accommodated; and a cover housing separably coupled with the permanent magnet housing , and the cover housing is separably coupled to the permanent magnet housing and therefore the permanent magnet is located between the permanent magnet housing and the cover housing . a cabinet ; a drum provided inside the cabinet and formed of a metal material for accommodating a treatment target; and an induction module spaced apart from an outer circumferential surface of the drum at a predetermined interval, inducing and heating the drum , wherein the induction module includes: a base housing 5100 for accommodating a coil ; and characterised in that the induction module additionally includes: a permanent magnet housing separably coupled with the base housing and provided with a holder in which a permanent magnet is accommodated; and a cover housing separably coupled with the permanent magnet housing , and the cover housing is separably coupled to the permanent magnet housing and therefore the permanent magnet is located between the permanent magnet housing and the cover housing . a permanent magnet housing separably coupled with the base housing and provided with a holder in which a permanent magnet is accommodated; and a cover housing separably coupled with the permanent magnet housing , and the cover housing is separably coupled to the permanent magnet housing and therefore the permanent magnet is located between the permanent magnet housing and the cover housing . <EOS>
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A system for treating a patient, the system comprising: a catheter ; at least one retention element slidably disposed within the catheter ; a liquid embolic material flowable through a lumen of the catheter ; and an elongate body connected to the at least one retention element , wherein the elongate body includes a detachable link , the detachable link being one of an electrolytically severable segment, a mechanical link, and a thermally severable segment, wherein the retention element is moveable between a compressed configuration characterized by a first diameter and an expanded configuration characterized by a second diameter larger than the first diameter, and the system is configured such that after the catheter is positioned so that the retention element is at or near its intended deployment site, and the catheter is then retracted to unsheath the retention element and the elongate body , the liquid embolic material is flowable through the catheter into a space defined by a distal end of the catheter and the retention element , and that after the liquid embolic material has hardened, the elongate body is severable such that the retention element and a distal portion of the elongate body remain in place and attached to the liquid embolic material so as to form, together with the liquid embolic material , an indwellingimplant, said system being characterized in that the elongate body being a shape memory wire. a catheter ; at least one retention element slidably disposed within the catheter ; a liquid embolic material flowable through a lumen of the catheter ; and an elongate body connected to the at least one retention element , wherein the elongate body includes a detachable link , the detachable link being one of an electrolytically severable segment, a mechanical link, and a thermally severable segment, wherein the retention element is moveable between a compressed configuration characterized by a first diameter and an expanded configuration characterized by a second diameter larger than the first diameter, and the system is configured such that after the catheter is positioned so that the retention element is at or near its intended deployment site, and the catheter is then retracted to unsheath the retention element and the elongate body , the liquid embolic material is flowable through the catheter into a space defined by a distal end of the catheter and the retention element , and that after the liquid embolic material has hardened, the elongate body is severable such that the retention element and a distal portion of the elongate body remain in place and attached to the liquid embolic material so as to form, together with the liquid embolic material , an indwellingimplant, said system being characterized in that the elongate body being a shape memory wire. <EOS>
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An insulating composite film , comprising: a film base made of at least one of polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, wherein the insulating composite film further comprises a coating layer formed by coating a thermosetting material, selected from epoxy resins, acrylate resins, urethane resins, and phenolic resins, on an upper surface of the film base , and characterized in that the film base has a structure of one or more layers, and wherein at least one layer of the film base contains a flame retardant, and the flame retardant is a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a bromine-containing flame retardant or a chlorine-containing flame retardant, or is a halogen-free flame retardant selected from a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, a nitrogen-containing flame retardant, a sulfonate flame retardant, or a silicon-containing flame retardant. a film base made of at least one of polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, wherein the insulating composite film further comprises a coating layer formed by coating a thermosetting material, selected from epoxy resins, acrylate resins, urethane resins, and phenolic resins, on an upper surface of the film base , and characterized in that the film base has a structure of one or more layers, and wherein at least one layer of the film base contains a flame retardant, and the flame retardant is a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a bromine-containing flame retardant or a chlorine-containing flame retardant, or is a halogen-free flame retardant selected from a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, a nitrogen-containing flame retardant, a sulfonate flame retardant, or a silicon-containing flame retardant. <EOS>
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An apparatus for improving the production efficiency of crystallizer bottleneck cooling, includ ing a cooling turntable , a plurality of cooling head assemblies , a cam plate of preform insertion , a cam plate of preform lifting and a cam plate of preform release , wherein a crystallization chain of the crystallizer is set along the outer periphery of the cooling turntable , and a protective sleeve is provided on the chain , and the preform is set in the protective sleeve with the preform neck exposed atout of the protective sleeve , wherein a plurality of cooling head assemblies are mounted on the cooling turntable with its axis as the center, and the cooling head assemblies are set at the top of the protective sleeve , wherein the cooling head assembly includes a n upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate disposed vertically stacked, and a cooling shaft body , a guide shaft connected to the cooling turntable , wherein the guide rail shaft goes through in turn the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate , a spacer is set between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate , wherein the cooling shaft body is fixed to the upper mounting plate , and the shaft head of the cooling shaft body is exposed through the lower mounting plate , wherein a n upper roller is set at least one side of the upper mounting plate parallel to the cooling turntable in the tangential direction, and a lower roller is set at the side of the lower mounting plate at the same side of the upper roller , wherein the cam plate of preform insertion , cam plate of preform lifting and cam plate of preform release are mounted in the rotating path of the cooling head assembly , the cam plate of preform insertion is set at the inlet where the crystallization chain goes into the cooling turntable , the cam plate of preform lifting is set at the outlet where the crystallization chain goes out around the turntable , and rotates in the direction of the cooling turntable rotation, with the inlet as the starting point, characterized in that the cam plate of preform release is set at downstream of the cam plate of preform lifting , and the cam plate of preform insertion lies above the upper roller , the cam plate of preform lifting lies below the lower roller , the cam plate of preform release ies between the upper roller and the lower roller . <EOS>
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A fishing spinning reel , comprising: a reel body ; a spool supported by the reel body for retaining a fishing line (S) wound therearound; a rotor having a fishing line guide portion for guiding the fishing line (S) to the spool ; and a line anti-drop portion attached to a front portion of the rotor , the line anti-drop portion being formed in an annular shape that prevents the fishing line (S) from entering inside, wherein the rotor is rotationally driven and the spool is reciprocated in a front-rear direction by a rotational operation of a handle provided on the reel body , and a drain hole is formed in the line anti-drop portion to discharge water entered inside of the rotor to the outside of the rotor , characterised by : a concave portion is formed in an inner bottom portion of the line anti-drop portion along a circumferential direction, and the drain hole is formed in the concave portion . a reel body ; a spool supported by the reel body for retaining a fishing line (S) wound therearound; a rotor having a fishing line guide portion for guiding the fishing line (S) to the spool ; and a line anti-drop portion attached to a front portion of the rotor , the line anti-drop portion being formed in an annular shape that prevents the fishing line (S) from entering inside, wherein the rotor is rotationally driven and the spool is reciprocated in a front-rear direction by a rotational operation of a handle provided on the reel body , and a drain hole is formed in the line anti-drop portion to discharge water entered inside of the rotor to the outside of the rotor , characterised by : a concave portion is formed in an inner bottom portion of the line anti-drop portion along a circumferential direction, and the drain hole is formed in the concave portion . <EOS>
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A method for operating a node , the node comprised in a network , said network further comprising a resource restricted device restricted in terms of power, the method comprising the steps of a) placing a presence ACK message in a buffer of the node , if said buffer does not contain a buffered message to be transmitted to the resource restricted device ; b) after step a), detecting a received message transmitted by the resource restricted device; c) transmitting the presence ACK message or the buffered message to the resource restricted device after detection of the received message; the method further comprising repeating steps a) to c) after the presence ACK message or the buffered message has been transmitted, so that the buffer always contains a message ready to be sent. the method comprising the steps of a) placing a presence ACK message in a buffer of the node , if said buffer does not contain a buffered message to be transmitted to the resource restricted device ; b) after step a), detecting a received message transmitted by the resource restricted device; c) transmitting the presence ACK message or the buffered message to the resource restricted device after detection of the received message; a) placing a presence ACK message in a buffer of the node , if said buffer does not contain a buffered message to be transmitted to the resource restricted device ; b) after step a), detecting a received message transmitted by the resource restricted device; c) transmitting the presence ACK message or the buffered message to the resource restricted device after detection of the received message; the method further comprising repeating steps a) to c) after the presence ACK message or the buffered message has been transmitted, so that the buffer always contains a message ready to be sent. <EOS>
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Agricultural machine (M), in particular rotary swather, comprising a carrying frame having an undercarriage to be coupled to a tractor (S), the carrying frame being provided with at least one tool group having tools (W1, W2) supported on ground wheels and being provided at opposite sides of the carrying frame on pivotally linked lifting arms , preferably drivable raking rotors , wherein the agricultural machine (M) has the lifting arms and at least one hydraulic cylinder (C1, C2) between the carrying frame and each lifting arm , by which in case of a single lifting stroke a tool (W1, W2) can be lifted at least from a working position on the ground into an elevated headland position, and with a hydraulic circuit (H) within which the hydraulic cylinders (C1, C2) are actuated by means of at least one control device in a hydraulic circuitry (H1) allocated to the hydraulic cylinders (C1, C2), wherein the hydraulic circuitry (H1) of both hydraulic cylinders (C1, C2) of the tool group is designed such that at least in case of a single stroke of a tool (W1 or W2) out of the working position the hydraulic cylinder (C1, C2) of the other tool (W2 or W1) remaining in the working position is loaded automatically and hydraulically with a predetermined limited relief pressure without a control engagement from outside into the hydraulic circuitry (H1), wherein the hydraulic cylinders (C1, C2) are single acting and each of them is connected in the hydraulic circuitry (H1) with only one cylinder chamber by a working line to a multiway valve of the hydraulic circuitry (H1), wherein in the working line a pressure regulating valve of the hydraulic circuitry (H1) is provided which regulates the relief pressure in flow direction out of the cylinder chamber, wherein each multiway valve is a multiway solenoid valve , one port of which facing a flow divider of the hydraulic circuitry is connected via the working line to one port of the flow divider, wherein both working lines communicate via a first bypass of the hydraulic circuitry (H1) provided between the flow divider 12 and the multiway valves , characterized in that each multiway valve is a 3/2- multiway-solenoid valve, that the respective working line to a hydraulic cylinder (C1, C2) is connected to a further port of two ports of the multiway valve facing to the pressure regulating valve , and that each working line is connected via a further bypass of the hydraulic circuitry (H1) to the further port of the multiway valve facing the pressure regulating valve in the respective other working line . <EOS>
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A safety switch system for the control of access to machines and industrial plants, comprising: - a casing adapted to be fastened to a fixed part (F) of the access to be controlled; - switching means housed into said casing for controlling one or more control and/or service circuits of the machine or plant; - driving means arranged inside said casing and adapted to interact with said switching means upon the opening/closing of the access for opening/closing one or more circuits; - anchoring means of said casing to the fixed part (F) of the access; - one or more auxiliary modules adapted to be selectively mounted to the longitudinal upper end of said casing ; - fixing means for fixing said one or more auxiliary modules to said casing ; wherein said anchoring means are integrated in said casing ; characterized in that said anchoring means are adapted to allow the selective fixing to the fixed part (F) of the access according to at least two mutually angled orientations. - a casing adapted to be fastened to a fixed part (F) of the access to be controlled; - switching means housed into said casing for controlling one or more control and/or service circuits of the machine or plant; - driving means arranged inside said casing and adapted to interact with said switching means upon the opening/closing of the access for opening/closing one or more circuits; - anchoring means of said casing to the fixed part (F) of the access; - one or more auxiliary modules adapted to be selectively mounted to the longitudinal upper end of said casing ; - fixing means for fixing said one or more auxiliary modules to said casing ; wherein said anchoring means are integrated in said casing ; characterized in that said anchoring means are adapted to allow the selective fixing to the fixed part (F) of the access according to at least two mutually angled orientations. <EOS>
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Method for producing panels (P) in thermoplastic material consisting of a three-dimensional central strip element (P1) and two flat strip covering elements (P2, P3) firmly fastened to the central strip element (P1), comprising the following steps: - continuously extrusion of a first strip by means of a first extrusion assembly which feeds a first cylinder shaped to produce said three-dimensional central strip element (P1); - continuous extrusion of a second strip by means of a second extrusion assembly which feeds a second cylinder to produce one of said flat strip covering elements (P2), said second flat strip element being made to adhere to the second cylinder ; - continuous extrusion of a third strip by means of a third extrusion assembly which feeds a third cylinder to produce the other of said flat strip covering elements (P3), said third flat strip covering element being made to adhere to the third cylinder ; characterised in that said three-dimensional central strip element (P1) leaving the first cylinder is coupled to said flat strip element (P2) obtained by means of the second extrusion assembly in a gap between the first cylinder and the second cylinder as a result of the intrinsic heat of the extruded material and of the pressure exerted in the gap between the two cylinders , in that the composite structure obtained by coupling said three-dimensional central strip element (P1) and said flat strip covering element (P2) is in turn coupled to the other flat strip covering element (P3) obtained by means of the third extrusion assembly in a gap between the second cylinder and the third cylinder as a result of the intrinsic heat of the extruded material and of the pressure exerted in the gap between the two cylinders , and in that said first, second and third strips (P1, P2, P3) are made to adhere to the respective cylinders by creating vacuum. - continuously extrusion of a first strip by means of a first extrusion assembly which feeds a first cylinder shaped to produce said three-dimensional central strip element (P1); - continuous extrusion of a second strip by means of a second extrusion assembly which feeds a second cylinder to produce one of said flat strip covering elements (P2), said second flat strip element being made to adhere to the second cylinder ; - continuous extrusion of a third strip by means of a third extrusion assembly which feeds a third cylinder to produce the other of said flat strip covering elements (P3), said third flat strip covering element being made to adhere to the third cylinder ; characterised in that said three-dimensional central strip element (P1) leaving the first cylinder is coupled to said flat strip element (P2) obtained by means of the second extrusion assembly in a gap between the first cylinder and the second cylinder as a result of the intrinsic heat of the extruded material and of the pressure exerted in the gap between the two cylinders , in that the composite structure obtained by coupling said three-dimensional central strip element (P1) and said flat strip covering element (P2) is in turn coupled to the other flat strip covering element (P3) obtained by means of the third extrusion assembly in a gap between the second cylinder and the third cylinder as a result of the intrinsic heat of the extruded material and of the pressure exerted in the gap between the two cylinders , and in that said first, second and third strips (P1, P2, P3) are made to adhere to the respective cylinders by creating vacuum. <EOS>
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A fragrance composition comprising a fragrance component, in an amount ≤10% by weight of the fragrance composition; and isopropyl myristate, in an amount ≥90% of the fragrance composition, wherein the fragrance component comprises at least 1% by weight of the fragrance component a fragrance selected from the group consisting of Decahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl indenofuran; Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetaldehyde; Cyclohexyl Salicylate; -4,8-dimethyldeca-4,9-dienal; 1-(5,5-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-4-en-1-one; [1-Methyl-2-[(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl)methyl] cyclopropyl]methanol; 2-Methoxyethylbenzene; 3-Methylcyclopentadecenone; 2-Cyclohexylidene-2-phenylacetonitrile; 4-Methyl-2-phenyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran & 4-Methyl-6-phenyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran & 4-Methylene-2-phenyltetrahydro-2H-pyran mixture; (±)-γ-Nonalactone; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-Octahydro-2,5,5-trimethyl-2-naphthalenol; 7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3 -one; 4-(Heptyloxy)-3-methylbutanal; β-Damascenone, -1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; δ-Decalactone; 4-(octahydro-4,7-methano-5H-inden-5-ylidene)butanal; Ethyl salicylate; Hexadecanolide; trans-2-Hexen-1-ol; β-Apo-8-carotenal; 1-[ -2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexyl]hexan-3-ol; 2-Hexyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; Maltol; 5-Methylfurfural; 8-Methyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one; 3-Methyl-5-cyclopentadecen-1-one; -1,1-Diethoxy-2,6-nonadiene; γ-Octalactone; 3a,5,6,7,8,8b-Hexahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl-4H-indeno[4,5-d]-1,3-dioxole; Phenylacetaldehyde; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-norpinene-2-propionaldehyde; (-)-cis-Rose oxide, rose oxide; 1-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-methoxybenzene; 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde; dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal; N-(5-methylheptan-3-ylidene)hydroxylamine; 3-Ethylhexahydro-2 -benzofuranone; γ-Valerolactone; and 2-Methoxynaphthalene. a fragrance component, in an amount ≤10% by weight of the fragrance composition; and isopropyl myristate, in an amount ≥90% of the fragrance composition, wherein the fragrance component comprises at least 1% by weight of the fragrance component a fragrance selected from the group consisting of Decahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl indenofuran; Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetaldehyde; Cyclohexyl Salicylate; -4,8-dimethyldeca-4,9-dienal; 1-(5,5-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-4-en-1-one; [1-Methyl-2-[(1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl)methyl] cyclopropyl]methanol; 2-Methoxyethylbenzene; 3-Methylcyclopentadecenone; 2-Cyclohexylidene-2-phenylacetonitrile; 4-Methyl-2-phenyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran & 4-Methyl-6-phenyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran & 4-Methylene-2-phenyltetrahydro-2H-pyran mixture; (±)-γ-Nonalactone; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-Octahydro-2,5,5-trimethyl-2-naphthalenol; 7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3 -one; 4-(Heptyloxy)-3-methylbutanal; β-Damascenone, -1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; δ-Decalactone; 4-(octahydro-4,7-methano-5H-inden-5-ylidene)butanal; Ethyl salicylate; Hexadecanolide; trans-2-Hexen-1-ol; β-Apo-8-carotenal; 1-[ -2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexyl]hexan-3-ol; 2-Hexyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; Maltol; 5-Methylfurfural; 8-Methyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one; 3-Methyl-5-cyclopentadecen-1-one; -1,1-Diethoxy-2,6-nonadiene; γ-Octalactone; 3a,5,6,7,8,8b-Hexahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl-4H-indeno[4,5-d]-1,3-dioxole; Phenylacetaldehyde; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-norpinene-2-propionaldehyde; (-)-cis-Rose oxide, rose oxide; 1-(Ethoxymethyl)-2-methoxybenzene; 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde; dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal; N-(5-methylheptan-3-ylidene)hydroxylamine; 3-Ethylhexahydro-2 -benzofuranone; γ-Valerolactone; and 2-Methoxynaphthalene. <EOS>
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Method for assessing the state of an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders with a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor which are connected to an evaluation unit , wherein a cylinder pressure is measured in each case with the pressure sensors , wherein the first pressure sensor measures a reference measurement signal (A) of a cylinder of the internal combustion engine assumed to be the reference cylinder and the second pressure sensor measures a first measurement signal (B) of a first cylinder which is different from the reference cylinder , and in that the reference measurement signal (A) of the reference cylinder and the first measurement signal (B) are passed on to the evaluation unit , characterised in that, after measurement of the first measurement signal (B) of the first cylinder , at least one further measurement of at least one further cylinder which is different from the reference cylinder is carried out with the second pressure sensor , and in that at least one further measurement signal (C, D) determined in the process is transmitted to the evaluation unit , and in that , during this time, the first pressure sensor transmits a reference measurement signal (A) to the evaluation unit . <EOS>
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A rotating component of a rotary machine, the rotating component being an impeller, and comprising: a hub having a front side and a back side , the hub being rotatable about an axis of rotation; a plurality of balance holes extending from the front side to the back side; and at least one balancing weight , the balancing weight being receivable within one of the plurality of balance holes and comprising: a cylindrical body having a desired weight; an opening formed in a portion of the body to define a hollow passageway ; and a mechanism for coupling the cylindrical body within an interior of the balance hole; wherein the hollow passageway is for allowing a fluid to vent from the front side to the back side of the hub , such that both mechanical and thrust balancing are provided at any of the plurality of balance holes. a hub having a front side and a back side , the hub being rotatable about an axis of rotation; a plurality of balance holes extending from the front side to the back side; and at least one balancing weight , the balancing weight being receivable within one of the plurality of balance holes and comprising: a cylindrical body having a desired weight; an opening formed in a portion of the body to define a hollow passageway ; and a mechanism for coupling the cylindrical body within an interior of the balance hole; wherein the hollow passageway is for allowing a fluid to vent from the front side to the back side of the hub , such that both mechanical and thrust balancing are provided at any of the plurality of balance holes. a cylindrical body having a desired weight; an opening formed in a portion of the body to define a hollow passageway ; and a mechanism for coupling the cylindrical body within an interior of the balance hole; wherein the hollow passageway is for allowing a fluid to vent from the front side to the back side of the hub , such that both mechanical and thrust balancing are provided at any of the plurality of balance holes. <EOS>
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A formulation for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures, comprising (i) a pH buffer; (ii) an anti-coagulant; and (iii) a halogenated disaccharide derivative, wherein said halogenated disaccharide derivative is a di- or tri-chlorinated disaccharide; wherein the one or more thrombocyte is stabilized for a period of at least six hours. (i) a pH buffer; (ii) an anti-coagulant; and (iii) a halogenated disaccharide derivative, wherein said halogenated disaccharide derivative is a di- or tri-chlorinated disaccharide; <EOS>
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A hydraulic transaxle comprising: a housing which supports an axle and in which oil is stored; a hydraulic continuously variable transmission for driving the axle disposed in the housing that uses the oil as hydraulic oil; a parking brake unit configured to restrict rotation of the axle , characterized in that the parking brake unit further comprising: a brake rotor which is provided on a rotation shaft constituting a transmitting mechanism and which can coaxially rotate around the rotation shaft ; a locking member being displaceable between a first position(X) where the brake rotor is locked and cannot rotate and a second position(Y) where the brake rotor is unlocked and is free to rotate, and the locking member comprising: a locking portion that is engaged in a recess formed in the brake rotor and which locks the brake rotor in the first position(X); and a non-locking portion which is placed in a position corresponding to the recess and which separates from the brake rotor in the second position(Y), wherein the hydraulic transaxle comprises an oil-supply mechanism capable of displacing the locking member to the second position(Y) by hydraulic pressure. a housing which supports an axle and in which oil is stored; a hydraulic continuously variable transmission for driving the axle disposed in the housing that uses the oil as hydraulic oil; a parking brake unit configured to restrict rotation of the axle , characterized in that the parking brake unit further comprising: a brake rotor which is provided on a rotation shaft constituting a transmitting mechanism and which can coaxially rotate around the rotation shaft ; a locking member being displaceable between a first position(X) where the brake rotor is locked and cannot rotate and a second position(Y) where the brake rotor is unlocked and is free to rotate, and a brake rotor which is provided on a rotation shaft constituting a transmitting mechanism and which can coaxially rotate around the rotation shaft ; a locking member being displaceable between a first position(X) where the brake rotor is locked and cannot rotate and a second position(Y) where the brake rotor is unlocked and is free to rotate, and the locking member comprising: a locking portion that is engaged in a recess formed in the brake rotor and which locks the brake rotor in the first position(X); and a non-locking portion which is placed in a position corresponding to the recess and which separates from the brake rotor in the second position(Y), a locking portion that is engaged in a recess formed in the brake rotor and which locks the brake rotor in the first position(X); and a non-locking portion which is placed in a position corresponding to the recess and which separates from the brake rotor in the second position(Y), wherein the hydraulic transaxle comprises an oil-supply mechanism capable of displacing the locking member to the second position(Y) by hydraulic pressure. <EOS>
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A delivery system for delivering a stent mounted heart valve through an expandable introducer sheath , the delivery system comprising: an elongate catheter having proximal and distal ends, a stent mounted heart valve attached at the distal end of the elongate catheter ; a capsule coupled to the distal end of the elongate catheter , the capsule sized and configured to extend around and enclose the stent mounted heart valve , the capsule having a distal end defining a capsule diameter; a nosecone including a tapered distal end and a proximal end , the proximal end engaged to the distal end of the capsule , characterized in that the tapered distal end has a smooth continuous shape, which comprises a progressive expansion portion , a rounded portion and an inflection point , wherein the smooth continuous shape is configured to progressively urge an expandable introducer sheath outward and wherein the inflection point defines a nosecone maximum diameter greater than the capsule diameter, and wherein the nosecone reduces an average peak push force resulting from advancement of the capsule through the expandable sheath . an elongate catheter having proximal and distal ends, a stent mounted heart valve attached at the distal end of the elongate catheter ; a capsule coupled to the distal end of the elongate catheter , the capsule sized and configured to extend around and enclose the stent mounted heart valve , the capsule having a distal end defining a capsule diameter; a nosecone including a tapered distal end and a proximal end , the proximal end engaged to the distal end of the capsule , characterized in that the tapered distal end has a smooth continuous shape, which comprises a progressive expansion portion , a rounded portion and an inflection point , wherein the smooth continuous shape is configured to progressively urge an expandable introducer sheath outward and wherein the inflection point defines a nosecone maximum diameter greater than the capsule diameter, and wherein the nosecone reduces an average peak push force resulting from advancement of the capsule through the expandable sheath . <EOS>
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A computer implemented method for securely sharing datasets that include information and an original unique ID associated with each individual, where the datasets originate from several different data contributors and are to be shared with a central party or recipient, while concealing or masking the original, unique ID; in which each contributor encrypts and sends the original unique ID to an intermediary party, together with the information associated with each individual, in which the encryption is performed with both a public key of the central party and a public key of the intermediary party; the intermediary party decrypts using its private key the encrypted original unique ID received from each contributor and then performs a homomorphic crypto operation that deterministically but irreversibly maps the encrypted original, unique IDs to an encrypted and obscured form, and sends that encrypted and obscured data to a central or recipient party, in which the intermediary party uses the same exponentiation key k for all contributors when performing the homomorphic crypto operation; the central party (i) decrypts using its private key the encrypted and obscured data received from the intermediate party to recover obscured unique IDs that are one-to-one mapped to but cannot be used to recover each original, unique ID and then (ii) joins together the information for each individual from each contributor. in which each contributor encrypts and sends the original unique ID to an intermediary party, together with the information associated with each individual, in which the encryption is performed with both a public key of the central party and a public key of the intermediary party; the intermediary party decrypts using its private key the encrypted original unique ID received from each contributor and then performs a homomorphic crypto operation that deterministically but irreversibly maps the encrypted original, unique IDs to an encrypted and obscured form, and sends that encrypted and obscured data to a central or recipient party, in which the intermediary party uses the same exponentiation key k for all contributors when performing the homomorphic crypto operation; the central party (i) decrypts using its private key the encrypted and obscured data received from the intermediate party to recover obscured unique IDs that are one-to-one mapped to but cannot be used to recover each original, unique ID and then (ii) joins together the information for each individual from each contributor. <EOS>
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A chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having antigenic specificity for CD70, the CAR comprising: an antigen binding - transmembrane domain comprising a CD27 amino acid sequence lacking all of the CD27 intracellular T cell signaling domain; a CD3ζ intracellular T cell signaling domain; and one or both of (i) a 4-1BB intracellular T cell signaling domain and (ii) a CD28 intracellular T cell signaling domain. an antigen binding - transmembrane domain comprising a CD27 amino acid sequence lacking all of the CD27 intracellular T cell signaling domain; a CD3ζ intracellular T cell signaling domain; and one or both of (i) a 4-1BB intracellular T cell signaling domain and (ii) a CD28 intracellular T cell signaling domain. <EOS>
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A reflector device intended in particular to be fixed in a horizontal position at the level of a building opening, comprising: - a plate forming a reflector , - a support element comprising fixing means adapted to receive the plate forming a reflector and allow fixing the reflector plate on the support element , means for supporting the element on an element linked to the structural work of a building and - means , integrated into the support element , for angularly adjusting the inclination of the element about a horizontal axis (O-O) which coincides with a major axis of the plate forming a reflector , with respect to the support means , in order to enable daylight to be optimally captured and returned to the interior of the building, characterized in that the support element is a casing made by folding of a metal sheet around at least one fold line to comprise stiffening means adapted to support the plate in the planar state, without deflection, along its entire length. - a plate forming a reflector , - a support element comprising fixing means adapted to receive the plate forming a reflector and allow fixing the reflector plate on the support element , means for supporting the element on an element linked to the structural work of a building and - means , integrated into the support element , for angularly adjusting the inclination of the element about a horizontal axis (O-O) which coincides with a major axis of the plate forming a reflector , with respect to the support means , in order to enable daylight to be optimally captured and returned to the interior of the building, characterized in that the support element is a casing made by folding of a metal sheet around at least one fold line to comprise stiffening means adapted to support the plate in the planar state, without deflection, along its entire length. <EOS>
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An adapter for a pre-fillable device comprising: an adapter body (110 comprising: a coupling member (107, ) ; and a spike with at least one conduit extending from a central portion , the central portion projecting from the adapter body; the at least one conduit extending through the spike , adapter body and the coupling member (107, ); a spike cover sized to receive and seal the spike , the cover reversibly securable to the central portion; characterized in that the adapter body further comprises receiving means configured to receive a vial shroud ; the adapter body further comprising an elastomeric plug contained in the coupling member ; the adapter body further including a penetrating cannula having one end coupled to the central body and a second end extending at least partially into the coupling member (107, ), the penetrating cannula fluidically coupled to the at least one conduit of the spike ; wherein the adapter is configured in a first state wherein the second end of the penetrating cannula is sealed by the elastomeric plug to seal liquid contents of the pre-fillable device and/or control contact of the liquid contents of the pre-fillable device with: the penetrating cannula , the elastomeric plug , and the spike cover ; and wherein the adapter is configurable to transition to a second state wherein the coupling member is configurable to slidably traverse within the adapter body to urge the second end of the penetrating cannula to penetrate the elastomeric plug and provide fluidic communication between the pre-fillable device and the at least one conduit of the spike; wherein the adapter body is configured with cylindrical side walls extending longitudinally from the central body; wherein the coupling member is cylindrical and configured to be slidably received within the cylindrical side walls of the adapter body ; wherein the coupling member terminates with a threaded fitting for coupling to a Luer adapter of the prefillable device . a coupling member (107, ) ; and a spike with at least one conduit extending from a central portion , the central portion projecting from the adapter body; the at least one conduit extending through the spike , adapter body and the coupling member (107, ); a spike cover sized to receive and seal the spike , the cover reversibly securable to the central portion; characterized in that the adapter body further comprises receiving means configured to receive a vial shroud ; the adapter body further comprising an elastomeric plug contained in the coupling member ; the adapter body further including a penetrating cannula having one end coupled to the central body and a second end extending at least partially into the coupling member (107, ), the penetrating cannula fluidically coupled to the at least one conduit of the spike ; wherein the adapter is configured in a first state wherein the second end of the penetrating cannula is sealed by the elastomeric plug to seal liquid contents of the pre-fillable device and/or control contact of the liquid contents of the pre-fillable device with: the penetrating cannula , the elastomeric plug , and the spike cover ; and wherein the adapter is configurable to transition to a second state wherein the coupling member is configurable to slidably traverse within the adapter body to urge the second end of the penetrating cannula to penetrate the elastomeric plug and provide fluidic communication between the pre-fillable device and the at least one conduit of the spike; wherein the adapter body is configured with cylindrical side walls extending longitudinally from the central body; wherein the coupling member is cylindrical and configured to be slidably received within the cylindrical side walls of the adapter body ; wherein the coupling member terminates with a threaded fitting for coupling to a Luer adapter of the prefillable device . <EOS>
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A passive infrared motion detector, PIR, comprising a housing and an optical system, wherein the optical system is removable from the outside of the housing, wherein the optical system is a lens , and the device comprises an optical-system-fastener to fasten the optical system to the housing, the optical-system-fastener being movable between fastened positions and unfastened positions to allow the optical system to be removed in the unfastened position, wherein the optical-system-fastener comprises one or more legs arranged to extend through an aperture in the/a front section of the housing, one or more or each leg being provided with a foot arranged to secure the fastener in place and movable between a fastened position in which it cannot be pulled through the aperture and an unfastened position in which it can be pushed/pulled through the aperture. <EOS>
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Manoeuvering flywheel of the type consisting of a main flywheel body composed by a cylindrical base and of a crown consisting of a regular series of gripping lobes wherein said cylindrical base centrally provides a cylindrical cavity , wherein: a. a septum is located which is centrally perforated, perpendicular to the directrices of said cylindrical cavity, and apt to make up two separate chambers, b. on the lower surface of said septum a series of engagement teeth is housed, characterized in that c. within said cylindrical cavity a bush is further provided; d. said bush has above along the perimeter line engagement teeth , and between one tooth and the other there are housings with a circular base being internally provided for the housing of spheres and along the lateral profile a central groove being provided for the housing of an O-ring e. said teeth provided along the perimeter of the lower surface of the septum are engaged with said engagement teeth formed along the perimeter of the summit surface of the said bush . a. a septum is located which is centrally perforated, perpendicular to the directrices of said cylindrical cavity, and apt to make up two separate chambers, b. on the lower surface of said septum a series of engagement teeth is housed, characterized in that c. within said cylindrical cavity a bush is further provided; d. said bush has above along the perimeter line engagement teeth , and between one tooth and the other there are housings with a circular base being internally provided for the housing of spheres and along the lateral profile a central groove being provided for the housing of an O-ring e. said teeth provided along the perimeter of the lower surface of the septum are engaged with said engagement teeth formed along the perimeter of the summit surface of the said bush . <EOS>
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A flight control module for detecting anomalies in instrument landing system (ILS) localizer signals during landing of an aircraft , comprising: a communication interface configured to receive inertial data for said aircraft , global positioning system (GPS) data for said aircraft , and an ILS localizer deviation ; and a processor coupled to said communication interface and configured to: compute an inertial localizer deviation based on the inertial data, compute a GPS localizer deviation based on the GPS data, compare the ILS localizer deviation to an average of the inertial localizer deviation and the GPS localizer deviation to detect a low-frequency anomaly in the ILS localizer deviation , and initiate a transition from controlling said aircraft based on the ILS localizer deviation to controlling said aircraft based on the inertial localizer deviation when said low-frequency anomaly is detected. a communication interface configured to receive inertial data for said aircraft , global positioning system (GPS) data for said aircraft , and an ILS localizer deviation ; and a processor coupled to said communication interface and configured to: compute an inertial localizer deviation based on the inertial data, compute a GPS localizer deviation based on the GPS data, compare the ILS localizer deviation to an average of the inertial localizer deviation and the GPS localizer deviation to detect a low-frequency anomaly in the ILS localizer deviation , and initiate a transition from controlling said aircraft based on the ILS localizer deviation to controlling said aircraft based on the inertial localizer deviation when said low-frequency anomaly is detected. compute an inertial localizer deviation based on the inertial data, compute a GPS localizer deviation based on the GPS data, compare the ILS localizer deviation to an average of the inertial localizer deviation and the GPS localizer deviation to detect a low-frequency anomaly in the ILS localizer deviation , and initiate a transition from controlling said aircraft based on the ILS localizer deviation to controlling said aircraft based on the inertial localizer deviation when said low-frequency anomaly is detected. <EOS>
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A work vehicle (A) comprising: an accommodating container (WM) configured to accommodate turfgrasses mowed by a mower device (W); and a mowed turfgrass amount calculation unit configured to calculate a mowed turfgrass amount corresponding to an area of a work region (R), wherein the work vehicle (A) is configured to calculate the number of times of discharge of the accommodated turfgrasses based on the mowed turfgrass amount and information on an accommodation amount of the accommodating container (WM), and divide the work region (R) of a field into a plurality of regions by the calculated number of times of discharge, and autonomously travel to a discharge point (Pk) each time work in divided work regions (D1, D2, ...) is completed, and wherein when an end of a final straight travel route (Le) of any of the divided work regions (D1, D2, ...) and the discharge point (Pk) are on opposite sides with respect to the work region (R), the work vehicle (A) increases or decreases the number of straight travel routes such that the end of the final straight travel route (Le) and the discharge point (Pk) are on the same side with respect to the work region (R). an accommodating container (WM) configured to accommodate turfgrasses mowed by a mower device (W); and a mowed turfgrass amount calculation unit configured to calculate a mowed turfgrass amount corresponding to an area of a work region (R), wherein the work vehicle (A) is configured to calculate the number of times of discharge of the accommodated turfgrasses based on the mowed turfgrass amount and information on an accommodation amount of the accommodating container (WM), and divide the work region (R) of a field into a plurality of regions by the calculated number of times of discharge, and autonomously travel to a discharge point (Pk) each time work in divided work regions (D1, D2, ...) is completed, and wherein calculate the number of times of discharge of the accommodated turfgrasses based on the mowed turfgrass amount and information on an accommodation amount of the accommodating container (WM), and divide the work region (R) of a field into a plurality of regions by the calculated number of times of discharge, and autonomously travel to a discharge point (Pk) each time work in divided work regions (D1, D2, ...) is completed, and wherein when an end of a final straight travel route (Le) of any of the divided work regions (D1, D2, ...) and the discharge point (Pk) are on opposite sides with respect to the work region (R), the work vehicle (A) increases or decreases the number of straight travel routes such that the end of the final straight travel route (Le) and the discharge point (Pk) are on the same side with respect to the work region (R). <EOS>
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Injection moulding device comprising at least one material pipe , - wherein the at least one material pipe extends in a longitudinal direction (L), - wherein a flow channel for a fluid substance (M) is formed in the at least one material pipe , - wherein, at a front end of the flow channel , the at least one material pipe has a nozzle tip with at least one outlet opening for the fluid substance (M), - wherein, at a rear end of the flow channel , the at least one material pipe has at least one inlet opening for the fluid substance (M) and is attached to a mounting plate , - wherein the mounting plate is a manifold of an injection moulding tool, - wherein the at least one material pipe is heated by means of a heating device , - wherein the at least one material pipe is arranged in a housing and, inside the housing, is arranged in a section (A) orientated in longitudinal direction (L), on the outer circumference with no contact except to the heating device , - wherein the housing has a one-piece spacer and has a guide sleeve for each material pipe , - wherein each guide sleeve is secured to the spacer , and - wherein the spacer can be attached on the mounting plate and defines the separation between guide sleeve and mounting plate , characterised in - that the section (A) is arranged adjacent to the mounting plate and the section (A) extends respectively from the mounting plate to the front end of the material pipe . - wherein the at least one material pipe extends in a longitudinal direction (L), - wherein a flow channel for a fluid substance (M) is formed in the at least one material pipe , - wherein, at a front end of the flow channel , the at least one material pipe has a nozzle tip with at least one outlet opening for the fluid substance (M), - wherein, at a rear end of the flow channel , the at least one material pipe has at least one inlet opening for the fluid substance (M) and is attached to a mounting plate , - wherein the mounting plate is a manifold of an injection moulding tool, - wherein the at least one material pipe is heated by means of a heating device , - wherein the at least one material pipe is arranged in a housing and, inside the housing, is arranged in a section (A) orientated in longitudinal direction (L), on the outer circumference with no contact except to the heating device , - wherein the housing has a one-piece spacer and has a guide sleeve for each material pipe , - wherein each guide sleeve is secured to the spacer , and - wherein the spacer can be attached on the mounting plate and defines the separation between guide sleeve and mounting plate , - that the section (A) is arranged adjacent to the mounting plate and the section (A) extends respectively from the mounting plate to the front end of the material pipe . <EOS>
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A method of isolating an undifferentiated human embryonic stem cell from a sample containing such cells, the method comprising contacting the sample with an antibody that binds to PODXL, allowing the antibody to bind to PODXL on the surface of a cell and separating the antibody-cell complex from the remainder of the sample, thereby isolating the cell or cells within the sample that express PODXL on their surface, wherein the antibody has the amino acid sequences: i) SASSSVNYMY (SEQ ID NO: 2) ii) DTSNLAS (SEQ ID NO: 3) iii) QQWSSYPYT (SEQ ID NO: 4) iv) NYWMN (SEQ ID NO: 5) v) EIRLKSNNYATHYAESVKG (SEQ ID NO: 6); and vi) ERA (SEQ ID NO: 7). i) SASSSVNYMY (SEQ ID NO: 2) ii) DTSNLAS (SEQ ID NO: 3) iii) QQWSSYPYT (SEQ ID NO: 4) iv) NYWMN (SEQ ID NO: 5) v) EIRLKSNNYATHYAESVKG (SEQ ID NO: 6); and vi) ERA (SEQ ID NO: 7). <EOS>
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A lighting apparatus comprising a housing for housing a light source and directing a beam of light from a light source , the lighting apparatus comprising a lighting mount for securing the lighting apparatus to a support or substrate and a coupling mechanism for coupling the housing to the lighting mount , wherein the housing comprises: a light beam channel defined by an internal surface of the housing for the passage of light from the light source through the housing to a mouth ; a housing body, which comprises a heat sink zone comprising a heat sink, which comprises a plurality of substantially parallel fins; and an annular insert defining at least a portion of the light beam channel , which annular insert is removably mountable within the housing body, wherein the annular insert has a cooperating means at an end thereof distal to the mouth for cooperating with a tool for inserting or removing the annular insert , wherein the housing further comprises an optical mount for an optical element , such as a lens, the optical mount comprising a seat for an optical element and a corresponding recess for removably receiving an optical element in the optical mount of the housing and wherein the annular insert serves to retain the optical element in position in the optical mount, whereby the optical element may be removed from the optical mount via a mouth of the housing by first removing the annular insert from the housing body. a light beam channel defined by an internal surface of the housing for the passage of light from the light source through the housing to a mouth ; a housing body, which comprises a heat sink zone comprising a heat sink, which comprises a plurality of substantially parallel fins; and an annular insert defining at least a portion of the light beam channel , which annular insert is removably mountable within the housing body, wherein the annular insert has a cooperating means at an end thereof distal to the mouth for cooperating with a tool for inserting or removing the annular insert , <EOS>
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A tool for use in dental implant treatments, comprising: - a handle ; - a shaft connected to the handle , wherein the shaft comprises a mounting section on the distal end; - the mounting section comprising a cavity and at least one side opening , - wherein the cavity is present at the distal end of the shaft and extends from a most distal end surface into, and through, the shaft such that the shaft is hollow for at least a portion of the way through the shaft , - wherein the at least one side opening is formed in an outer surface of the distal end of the shaft and extends along the shaft ; - wherein the handle , the shaft and the mounting section are aligned along a longitudinal direction of the tool ; - a retention element held inside the mounting section of the shaft for holding an implant driver ; - wherein the retention element has two end portions and a middle portion narrower than the end portions , wherein the middle portion and at least one of the end portions are hollow such that the implant driver may be received within the retention element ; and - wherein the middle portion of the retention element is flexible and radially expandable such that the insertion of the implant driver pushes the narrower middle portion of the retention element outwards, and the implant driver is held inside the retention element via friction. - a handle ; - a shaft connected to the handle , wherein the shaft comprises a mounting section on the distal end; - the mounting section comprising a cavity and at least one side opening , - wherein the cavity is present at the distal end of the shaft and extends from a most distal end surface into, and through, the shaft such that the shaft is hollow for at least a portion of the way through the shaft , - wherein the at least one side opening is formed in an outer surface of the distal end of the shaft and extends along the shaft ; - wherein the handle , the shaft and the mounting section are aligned along a longitudinal direction of the tool ; - a retention element held inside the mounting section of the shaft for holding an implant driver ; - wherein the retention element has two end portions and a middle portion narrower than the end portions , wherein the middle portion and at least one of the end portions are hollow such that the implant driver may be received within the retention element ; and - wherein the middle portion of the retention element is flexible and radially expandable such that the insertion of the implant driver pushes the narrower middle portion of the retention element outwards, and the implant driver is held inside the retention element via friction. <EOS>
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A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") for a beverage vending machine; the continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") comprises: - at least one tubular body having a longitudinal axis (A), internally defining at least one channel for a fluid, and including at least one inlet opening through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to said channel , and one outlet opening through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from said channel ; - a heating element (13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside said channel so as to be lapped, in use, by the fluid; and - an electric winding wound directly in contact around an external surface of said tubular body and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13, 13', 13") due to the effect of said electromagnetic induction field; said inlet and outlet openings are arranged at respective opposite axial ends of said tubular body in eccentric positions with respect to said longitudinal axis (A). the continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") comprises: - at least one tubular body having a longitudinal axis (A), internally defining at least one channel for a fluid, and including at least one inlet opening through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to said channel , and one outlet opening through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from said channel ; - a heating element (13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside said channel so as to be lapped, in use, by the fluid; and - an electric winding wound directly in contact around an external surface of said tubular body and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13, 13', 13") due to the effect of said electromagnetic induction field; - at least one tubular body having a longitudinal axis (A), internally defining at least one channel for a fluid, and including at least one inlet opening through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to said channel , and one outlet opening through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from said channel ; - a heating element (13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside said channel so as to be lapped, in use, by the fluid; and - an electric winding wound directly in contact around an external surface of said tubular body and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13, 13', 13") due to the effect of said electromagnetic induction field; said inlet and outlet openings are arranged at respective opposite axial ends of said tubular body in eccentric positions with respect to said longitudinal axis (A). <EOS>
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A modular camera unit adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip comprising: an optical element for receiving reflected light, said optical element being defined by a central axis ; a holder for housing said optical element ; a sensor for detecting said reflected light, wherein said sensor is attached to a surface of said holder and in optical communication with said optical element ; a printed circuit board having a planar surface; and a connector connecting said sensor with said printed circuit board , wherein the connector places said sensor in data communication with said printed circuit and wherein the planar surface of said printed circuit board is positioned in parallel to said axis defined by the optical element ; wherein the connector is a flat, planar structure; characterised in that the connector comprises a rectangular first part having a first width and a first length separating a first end and a second end and a rectangular second part having a second length and a second width defining a first side and a second side , wherein the first width is less than the second width and the first length is longer than the second length, wherein the first end is connected to the sensor and the second end is connected to the second part of the connector , wherein the first side is attached to the printed circuit board , and wherein the rectangular second part is substantially perpendicular to the printed circuit board . an optical element for receiving reflected light, said optical element being defined by a central axis ; a holder for housing said optical element ; a sensor for detecting said reflected light, wherein said sensor is attached to a surface of said holder and in optical communication with said optical element ; a printed circuit board having a planar surface; and a connector connecting said sensor with said printed circuit board , wherein the connector places said sensor in data communication with said printed circuit and wherein the planar surface of said printed circuit board is positioned in parallel to said axis defined by the optical element ; <EOS>
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A composition comprising an engineered Type III-A CRISPR-Cas (StCsm) complex of Streptococcus thermophilus consisting of at least crRNA, Csm4, and Csm3, wherein 1 to 10 Csm3 subunits are present, where the crRNA comprises a 5' handle and a spacer, and optionally a 3' handle, wherein the spacer is complementary to a region of a target RNA, and wherein the crRNA is programmed to guide the StCsm complex to a selected site in a target RNA molecule, and wherein the StCsm complex is capable of shredding the target RNA molecule under suitable conditions. <EOS>
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A method for validation of a finality proof in a distributed ledger system network , the method comprising: collecting, by a support node , a required number of confirmations from the distributed ledger system network indicating that a requested transaction is finalized; generating, by the support node , the finality proof based on the collected confirmations; transmitting, by the support node , the finality proof to a trusted agent for verification, wherein the trusted agent is an entity that is trusted by a light client with restricted processing resources that does not participate in the distributed ledger consensus protocol process; and verifying, by the trusted agent, the finality proof, wherein the verifying step comprises: executing a trusted application; performing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; signing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; and transmitting the signed finality proof validation to the light client . collecting, by a support node , a required number of confirmations from the distributed ledger system network indicating that a requested transaction is finalized; generating, by the support node , the finality proof based on the collected confirmations; transmitting, by the support node , the finality proof to a trusted agent for verification, wherein the trusted agent is an entity that is trusted by a light client with restricted processing resources that does not participate in the distributed ledger consensus protocol process; and verifying, by the trusted agent, the finality proof, wherein the verifying step comprises: executing a trusted application; performing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; signing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; and transmitting the signed finality proof validation to the light client . executing a trusted application; performing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; signing the finality proof validation inside the trusted application; and transmitting the signed finality proof validation to the light client . <EOS>
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An imaging apparatus, comprising: an image capturing element ; an image capturing element sheet metal for holding the image capturing element; an image capturing element holder for holding the image capturing element sheet metal; a base member for tiltably supporting the image capturing element holder arranged on an opposite side of the image capturing element holder from the image capturing element sheet metal ; a driving motor for tilting the image capturing element holder to incline the image capturing element relative to a surface orthogonal to an optical axis of an imaging lens; and a first sealing member for sealing a gap between the base member and the image capturing element holder, the first sealing member deforming by the tilting of the image capturing element holder; and a second sealing member for sealing a gap between the image capturing element sheet metal and the image capturing element holder;. an image capturing element ; an image capturing element sheet metal for holding the image capturing element; an image capturing element holder for holding the image capturing element sheet metal; a base member for tiltably supporting the image capturing element holder arranged on an opposite side of the image capturing element holder from the image capturing element sheet metal ; a driving motor for tilting the image capturing element holder to incline the image capturing element relative to a surface orthogonal to an optical axis of an imaging lens; and a first sealing member for sealing a gap between the base member and the image capturing element holder, the first sealing member deforming by the tilting of the image capturing element holder; and a second sealing member for sealing a gap between the image capturing element sheet metal and the image capturing element holder;. <EOS>
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A dust box assembly, comprising - a dust box having a holding cavity , - a dust suction port , and - at least two air outlets , wherein - the dust suction port is connected to the holding cavity ; - the at least two air outlets are respectively connected to the holding cavity and formed in two opposite sides of the dust box ; - at least two fans are provided corresponding to the at least two air outlets ; and - the fans are configured to form an air stream passing through the dust suction port , the holding cavity , and the air outlets in turn. - a dust box having a holding cavity , - a dust suction port , and - at least two air outlets , - the dust suction port is connected to the holding cavity ; - the at least two air outlets are respectively connected to the holding cavity and formed in two opposite sides of the dust box ; - at least two fans are provided corresponding to the at least two air outlets ; and - the fans are configured to form an air stream passing through the dust suction port , the holding cavity , and the air outlets in turn. <EOS>
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A method for enrolling nodes into an ad hoc network comprising a master node and a database and being associated with a multi-roomed structure , each node comprising a communication hub configured to communicate with the ad hoc network using room-limited communications and communication media not limited by barriers, the method characterized by comprising: transmitting by a first node in the ad hoc network a first room-limited communication by changing a modulated frequency of the first room-limited communication from a first modulated frequency to a second modulated frequency; determining at each of the other nodes in the ad hoc network whether the first room-limited communication was received using a receiver tuned to the second modulated frequency; segmenting the nodes in the ad hoc network based on whether the first room-limited communication was received; and storing the segmentation of the nodes in the database from the master node by the communication media not limited by barriers, wherein the segmentation associates each node in the ad hoc network with a room of the multi-roomed structure . transmitting by a first node in the ad hoc network a first room-limited communication by changing a modulated frequency of the first room-limited communication from a first modulated frequency to a second modulated frequency; determining at each of the other nodes in the ad hoc network whether the first room-limited communication was received using a receiver tuned to the second modulated frequency; segmenting the nodes in the ad hoc network based on whether the first room-limited communication was received; and storing the segmentation of the nodes in the database from the master node by the communication media not limited by barriers, wherein the segmentation associates each node in the ad hoc network with a room of the multi-roomed structure . <EOS>
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A method for colouring hair, wherein the method comprises: (i) the formation of a first plurality of coated hair fibre portions, wherein the coating comprises a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first hair colouring agent, a hydrophobic phase, a hydrophilic phase, a surfactant, and a thickener capable of interacting with the hydrophobic phase and the hydrophilic phase, wherein the first composition has a storage modulus of at least 3000 Pa, or at least 3300 Pa, or at least 3500 Pa, or at least 4000 Pa, or at least 4500 Pa, or at least 5000 Pa, measured by frequency sweep at an angular frequency of 0.6 rad/s at 23°C; and wherein the thickener is an associative thickening polymer and comprises hydrophobic moieties and hydrophilic moieties; and wherein the first composition comprises from 0.6% to 8% associative thickening polymer; wherein the associative thickener is selected from the group consisting of Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer; and subsequently (ii) styling the hair wherein the first plurality of coated hair fibre portions is contacted with a second plurality of hair fibre portions; wherein the method does not comprise the application of a solid barrier means in order to separate the first plurality of coated hair fibre portions from the second plurality of hair fibre portions; wherein the first composition is substantially free of persulfate. (i) the formation of a first plurality of coated hair fibre portions, wherein the coating comprises a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first hair colouring agent, a hydrophobic phase, a hydrophilic phase, a surfactant, and a thickener capable of interacting with the hydrophobic phase and the hydrophilic phase, wherein the first composition has a storage modulus of at least 3000 Pa, or at least 3300 Pa, or at least 3500 Pa, or at least 4000 Pa, or at least 4500 Pa, or at least 5000 Pa, measured by frequency sweep at an angular frequency of 0.6 rad/s at 23°C; and wherein the thickener is an associative thickening polymer and comprises hydrophobic moieties and hydrophilic moieties; and wherein the first composition comprises from 0.6% to 8% associative thickening polymer; wherein the associative thickener is selected from the group consisting of Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer; and subsequently (ii) styling the hair wherein the first plurality of coated hair fibre portions is contacted with a second plurality of hair fibre portions; <EOS>
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A medical apparatus, comprising: a probe configured for insertion into a body of a patient and comprising an array of electrodes disposed along the probe and configured to contact tissue within the body; and an electrical signal generator configured to apply during a first period of time while the probe contacts the tissue, between each electrode pair of a first set of electrode pairs, each electrode pair comprising an electrode among a plurality of the electrodes in the array and a first neighboring electrode in the array on a first side of the electrode, a first sequence of bipolar pulses between each electrode pair of the first set of electrode pairs, and to apply during a second period of time while the probe remains in contact with the tissue, between each electrode pair of a second set of electrode pairs, each electrode pair comprising an electrode among the plurality of the electrodes in the array and a second neighboring electrode in the array on a second side of the electrode, opposite the first side, a second sequence of the bipolar pulses between each second electrode pair of the second set of electrode pairs, wherein the bipolar pulses have an amplitude sufficient to cause irreversible electroporation (IRE) in the tissue. a probe configured for insertion into a body of a patient and comprising an array of electrodes disposed along the probe and configured to contact tissue within the body; and an electrical signal generator configured to apply during a first period of time while the probe contacts the tissue, between each electrode pair of a first set of electrode pairs, each electrode pair comprising an electrode among a plurality of the electrodes in the array and a first neighboring electrode in the array on a first side of the electrode, a first sequence of bipolar pulses between each electrode pair of the first set of electrode pairs, and to apply during a second period of time while the probe remains in contact with the tissue, between each electrode pair of a second set of electrode pairs, each electrode pair comprising an electrode among the plurality of the electrodes in the array and a second neighboring electrode in the array on a second side of the electrode, opposite the first side, a second sequence of the bipolar pulses between each second electrode pair of the second set of electrode pairs, wherein the bipolar pulses have an amplitude sufficient to cause irreversible electroporation (IRE) in the tissue. <EOS>
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RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in a method of treating histamine H-4 receptor-related pruritus in a mammal in need of such treatment, said method comprising orally administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of said RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the histamine H-4 receptor- related pruritus is a) associated with a dermal disorder selected from autoimmune dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dermal scleroderma, folliculitis, an insect bite, melanoma, a parasite, scabies, sunburn, a wart, xerosis, a mole, and idiopathic pruritus or b) associated with a nerve disorder selected from multiple sclerosis, a neuropathy, a scar, and shingles. <EOS>
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A method of handling user service profile information in a communications network, the communications network including a core network, CN, and a radio access network, RAN, , the method comprising: receiving, at a first network element located in the CN, a first application status change message from a first mobile edge computing, MEC, server located in the RAN, the first application status change message indicating one or more applications currently running on the first MEC server; detecting a location update message received at the CN from a UE attached to the RAN; and in response to detecting the location update message, obtaining service profile data of the UE for at least one service corresponding to at least one of the one or more applications, and providing the obtained service profile data to the first MEC server. receiving, at a first network element located in the CN, a first application status change message from a first mobile edge computing, MEC, server located in the RAN, the first application status change message indicating one or more applications currently running on the first MEC server; detecting a location update message received at the CN from a UE attached to the RAN; and in response to detecting the location update message, obtaining service profile data of the UE for at least one service corresponding to at least one of the one or more applications, and providing the obtained service profile data to the first MEC server. obtaining service profile data of the UE for at least one service corresponding to at least one of the one or more applications, and providing the obtained service profile data to the first MEC server. <EOS>
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A method of preparing an E. hallii preparation suitable for ingestion by a human, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing a medium comprising: - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a sugar, preferably glucose, - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a source of nitrogen and growth factors, such as yeast extract, - 0.1-50 g/kg plant peptone, preferably soy peptone, - acetate, - a buffer system at pH6-8, - optionally, cysteine, - optionally, magnesium ions, - optionally, calcium ions, - optionally, potassium ions, - optionally, vitamins; b) inoculating said medium with E. hallii ; c) allowing said E. hallii to grow in said medium; and d) harvesting said E. hallii preparation from said medium. a) providing a medium comprising: - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a sugar, preferably glucose, - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a source of nitrogen and growth factors, such as yeast extract, - 0.1-50 g/kg plant peptone, preferably soy peptone, - acetate, - a buffer system at pH6-8, - optionally, cysteine, - optionally, magnesium ions, - optionally, calcium ions, - optionally, potassium ions, - optionally, vitamins; - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a sugar, preferably glucose, - 1-100, preferably 5-40, g/kg of a source of nitrogen and growth factors, such as yeast extract, - 0.1-50 g/kg plant peptone, preferably soy peptone, - acetate, - a buffer system at pH6-8, - optionally, cysteine, - optionally, magnesium ions, - optionally, calcium ions, - optionally, potassium ions, - optionally, vitamins; b) inoculating said medium with E. hallii ; c) allowing said E. hallii to grow in said medium; and d) harvesting said E. hallii preparation from said medium. <EOS>
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A method for detecting particles, comprising: - detecting a time series of a particle detection; - segmenting the time series, comprising: - transforming the time series into a transformed space; - low-pass filtering the transformed space; and - back-transforming the transformed space into the time domain; and - classifying the segments of the time series, comprising: - determining a peak in the time series based on the low-pass filtered back-transformed time domain, characterized in that the determination of a peak takes place by determining a global maximum and a first and a second local maximum; wherein the determination of a peak takes place by determining a normalized distance between the global maximum and the first and second local maximum; and wherein the determination of a normalized distance takes place by determining a distance by d ^ = t ^ max 2 − t ^ l , r , where d̂ is the distance, t̂ max is the global maximum and t̂ l , r is the first and second local maximum; and by discarding that local maximum at which the distance is greater. - detecting a time series of a particle detection; - segmenting the time series, comprising: - transforming the time series into a transformed space; - low-pass filtering the transformed space; and - back-transforming the transformed space into the time domain; and - transforming the time series into a transformed space; - low-pass filtering the transformed space; and - back-transforming the transformed space into the time domain; and - classifying the segments of the time series, comprising: - determining a peak in the time series based on the low-pass filtered back-transformed time domain, - determining a peak in the time series based on the low-pass filtered back-transformed time domain, the determination of a peak takes place by determining a global maximum and a first and a second local maximum; wherein the determination of a peak takes place by determining a normalized distance between the global maximum and the first and second local maximum; and wherein the determination of a normalized distance takes place by determining a distance by d ^ = t ^ max 2 − t ^ l , r , where d̂ is the distance, t̂ max is the global maximum and t̂ l , r is the first and second local maximum; and by discarding that local maximum at which the distance is greater. <EOS>
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An apparatus comprising: a degasser operable to release and separate mud gas entrained in drilling fluid discharged from a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite , wherein the degasser comprises: a gas-liquid separator comprising a separator inlet configured to receive the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas, a first separator outlet configured to discharge the mud gas, and a second separator outlet configured to discharge degassed drilling fluid; a venturi ejector operable to move the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas from a drilling fluid source to the gas-liquid separator , wherein the venturi ejector comprises a first ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with a motive gas source , a second ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with the drilling fluid source , and an ejector outlet fluidly connected with the separator inlet ; a gas analyzer fluidly connected with the first separator outlet , wherein the gas analyzer is operable to generate signals or information indicative of type and/or quantity of the mud gas released and separated from the drilling fluid ; and a fluid analyzer fluidly connected with the second separator outlet , wherein the fluid analyzer is operable to generate signals or information indicative of properties and/or characteristics of the degassed drilling fluid . a degasser operable to release and separate mud gas entrained in drilling fluid discharged from a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite , wherein the degasser comprises: a gas-liquid separator comprising a separator inlet configured to receive the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas, a first separator outlet configured to discharge the mud gas, and a second separator outlet configured to discharge degassed drilling fluid; a venturi ejector operable to move the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas from a drilling fluid source to the gas-liquid separator , wherein the venturi ejector comprises a first ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with a motive gas source , a second ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with the drilling fluid source , and an ejector outlet fluidly connected with the separator inlet ; a gas-liquid separator comprising a separator inlet configured to receive the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas, a first separator outlet configured to discharge the mud gas, and a second separator outlet configured to discharge degassed drilling fluid; a venturi ejector operable to move the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas from a drilling fluid source to the gas-liquid separator , wherein the venturi ejector comprises a first ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with a motive gas source , a second ejector inlet configured to fluidly connect with the drilling fluid source , and an ejector outlet fluidly connected with the separator inlet ; a gas analyzer fluidly connected with the first separator outlet , wherein the gas analyzer is operable to generate signals or information indicative of type and/or quantity of the mud gas released and separated from the drilling fluid ; and a fluid analyzer fluidly connected with the second separator outlet , wherein the fluid analyzer is operable to generate signals or information indicative of properties and/or characteristics of the degassed drilling fluid . <EOS>
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A motor assembly comprising: a stator ; a rotor having a rotor shaft and electromagnetically interacting with the stator to be rotated; and an impeller having an impeller body , a plurality of wings formed on the outer face of the impeller body for producing air currents, and a shaft combiner arranged on the impeller body for the rotor shaft to be combined with, and integrally formed with the rotor shaft , wherein the rotor shaft comprises: a plurality of anti-slip grooves formed to correspond to the shaft combiner , and having grooves formed along a direction of the rotation shaft at regular intervals in a circumferential direction, and characterised in that the motor assembly further comprises an adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves , and in that the rotor shaft further comprises an anti-leakage flange formed at an end of the rotor shaft to be adjacent to the plurality of anti-slip grooves configured to prevent the adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves from leaking out, and wherein the anti-leakage flange comprises an anti-leakage groove formed to be sunken along the circumference of the rotor shaft on the inside of the anti-leakage flange to contain the adhesive leaking out. a stator ; a rotor having a rotor shaft and electromagnetically interacting with the stator to be rotated; and an impeller having an impeller body , a plurality of wings formed on the outer face of the impeller body for producing air currents, and a shaft combiner arranged on the impeller body for the rotor shaft to be combined with, and integrally formed with the rotor shaft , wherein the rotor shaft comprises: a plurality of anti-slip grooves formed to correspond to the shaft combiner , and having grooves formed along a direction of the rotation shaft at regular intervals in a circumferential direction, and characterised in that the motor assembly further comprises an adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves , and in that the rotor shaft further comprises an anti-leakage flange formed at an end of the rotor shaft to be adjacent to the plurality of anti-slip grooves configured to prevent the adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves from leaking out, and wherein the anti-leakage flange comprises an anti-leakage groove formed to be sunken along the circumference of the rotor shaft on the inside of the anti-leakage flange to contain the adhesive leaking out. a plurality of anti-slip grooves formed to correspond to the shaft combiner , and having grooves formed along a direction of the rotation shaft at regular intervals in a circumferential direction, and characterised in that the motor assembly further comprises an adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves , and in that the rotor shaft further comprises an anti-leakage flange formed at an end of the rotor shaft to be adjacent to the plurality of anti-slip grooves configured to prevent the adhesive applied onto the plurality of anti-slip grooves from leaking out, and wherein the anti-leakage flange comprises an anti-leakage groove formed to be sunken along the circumference of the rotor shaft on the inside of the anti-leakage flange to contain the adhesive leaking out. <EOS>
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A fouling removal device that removes fouling adhering to a surface of an object to be cleaned, the fouling removal device comprising: an accumulator unit to be filled with a pressurized gas; and an accelerator having an injection port for blowing the gas toward the object to be cleaned, the accelerator comprising a narrowed portion that narrows an air flow released from the accumulator unit , an expansion portion that expands the air flow ejected from a throat portion of the narrowed portion , a throat portion having a most reduced flow passage cross sectional area, and a valve portion that opens and closes the throat portion , the accelerator accelerating the air flow to a speed of sound or more to generate a shock wave, characterized in that the accumulator unit and the narrowed portion are in communication at all time. an accumulator unit to be filled with a pressurized gas; and an accelerator having an injection port for blowing the gas toward the object to be cleaned, the accelerator comprising a narrowed portion that narrows an air flow released from the accumulator unit , an expansion portion that expands the air flow ejected from a throat portion of the narrowed portion , a throat portion having a most reduced flow passage cross sectional area, and a valve portion that opens and closes the throat portion , the accelerator accelerating the air flow to a speed of sound or more to generate a shock wave, characterized in that the accumulator unit and the narrowed portion are in communication at all time. <EOS>
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A method performed by a user equipment, UE (102;120;1400), arranged to communicate with a network node (100;105,110,115;1500) in a wireless network, for activation of a secondary cell, SCell, for operating with the UE's (102;120;1400), primary serving cell, PCell, in the wireless network, the method comprising: determining a receiver activity rate for the UE (102;120;1400) based on a SCell measurement cycle; receiving , from the network node (100;105,110,115; 1500) via the PCell, an activation request identifying the SCel the method is characterised by : ; when receiving the activation request, selecting one of a plurality of activation procedures for the SCell based on the receiver activity rate comprises: determining a duration, T, since the UE's (102;120;1400) last measurement of a signal transmitted by the SCell; determining whether T is greater than a first threshold, T0, that is a function of the receiver activity rate; if T is greater than T0, selecting/activating the SCell according to a first activation procedure ; and otherwise, selecting a second activation procedure ; and activating the SCell based on the selected activation procedure. determining a receiver activity rate for the UE (102;120;1400) based on a SCell measurement cycle; receiving , from the network node (100;105,110,115; 1500) via the PCell, an activation request identifying the SCel the method is characterised by : ; when receiving the activation request, selecting one of a plurality of activation procedures for the SCell based on the receiver activity rate comprises: determining a duration, T, since the UE's (102;120;1400) last measurement of a signal transmitted by the SCell; determining whether T is greater than a first threshold, T0, that is a function of the receiver activity rate; if T is greater than T0, selecting/activating the SCell according to a first activation procedure ; and otherwise, selecting a second activation procedure ; and activating the SCell based on the selected activation procedure. <EOS>
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A method of identifying a microorganism by mass spectrometry, comprising: ▪ acquiring at least one mass spectrum of said microorganism; ▪ for each acquired mass spectrum: ∘ detecting peaks of the spectrum in a predetermined mass range; ∘ generating a list of peaks identifying at most one peak in each interval of a predetermined subdivision of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, the width of the intervals of the subdivision increasing along with the mass-to-charge ratio according to relations: L b = exp b − β α × exp 1 α − 1 α = b min − b max + 1 ln m min − ln m max β = b max + 1 × ln m min − b min × ln m max ln m min − ln m max where the subdivision intervals are referenced with integers greater than 1, from integer b min , for the lowest mass-to-charge ratios in the range, to integer b max , for the higher mass-to-charge ratios in the range, L(b) is the width of the interval referenced with integer- b , m min is a lower bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, and m max is an upper bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios; and ▪ analyzing the list(s) of peaks obtained according to a knowledge base of previously-identified microorganisms and/or types of microorganisms, method wherein there are from 900 to 1,500 intervals. ▪ acquiring at least one mass spectrum of said microorganism; ▪ for each acquired mass spectrum: ∘ detecting peaks of the spectrum in a predetermined mass range; ∘ generating a list of peaks identifying at most one peak in each interval of a predetermined subdivision of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, the width of the intervals of the subdivision increasing along with the mass-to-charge ratio according to relations: L b = exp b − β α × exp 1 α − 1 α = b min − b max + 1 ln m min − ln m max β = b max + 1 × ln m min − b min × ln m max ln m min − ln m max where the subdivision intervals are referenced with integers greater than 1, from integer b min , for the lowest mass-to-charge ratios in the range, to integer b max , for the higher mass-to-charge ratios in the range, L(b) is the width of the interval referenced with integer- b , m min is a lower bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, and m max is an upper bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios; and ∘ detecting peaks of the spectrum in a predetermined mass range; ∘ generating a list of peaks identifying at most one peak in each interval of a predetermined subdivision of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, the width of the intervals of the subdivision increasing along with the mass-to-charge ratio according to relations: L b = exp b − β α × exp 1 α − 1 α = b min − b max + 1 ln m min − ln m max β = b max + 1 × ln m min − b min × ln m max ln m min − ln m max where the subdivision intervals are referenced with integers greater than 1, from integer b min , for the lowest mass-to-charge ratios in the range, to integer b max , for the higher mass-to-charge ratios in the range, L(b) is the width of the interval referenced with integer- b , m min is a lower bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios, and m max is an upper bound of the range of mass-to-charge ratios; and ▪ analyzing the list(s) of peaks obtained according to a knowledge base of previously-identified microorganisms and/or types of microorganisms, <EOS>
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Tubular combustion chamber system for a gas turbine unit , having a plurality of annularly arranged transition ducts which are designed to be connected by their upstream ends in each case to a burner and to conduct hot gas produced by the burners to a turbine , wherein the tubular combustion chamber system has a hot gas manifold which is designed for connection to the turbine and which defines an annular channel , open to the turbine , into which there open the downstream ends of the transition ducts , wherein the cross section of each transition duct tapers conically in the downstream direction, wherein the transition ducts and the hot gas manifold are made of metal and are provided internally with a refractory lining , more particularly with a ceramic lining, wherein the refractory lining of the transition duct has at least one annular lining section whose outer diameter tapers conically in the downstream direction, and wherein the transition ducts and the hot gas manifold are made of metal and are provided internally with a refractory lining , more particularly with a ceramic lining, characterized in that the lining section is held on the transition duct with radial and axial pretension. wherein the tubular combustion chamber system has a hot gas manifold which is designed for connection to the turbine and which defines an annular channel , open to the turbine , into which there open the downstream ends of the transition ducts , wherein the cross section of each transition duct tapers conically in the downstream direction, wherein the transition ducts and the hot gas manifold are made of metal and are provided internally with a refractory lining , more particularly with a ceramic lining, wherein the refractory lining of the transition duct has at least one annular lining section whose outer diameter tapers conically in the downstream direction, and wherein the transition ducts and the hot gas manifold are made of metal and are provided internally with a refractory lining , more particularly with a ceramic lining, characterized in that the lining section is held on the transition duct with radial and axial pretension. <EOS>
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A method of preparing a cBN composite powder in a multi-step milling process with controlled milling debris production, the method comprising: forming a first powder mixture by adding one or more binder component materials and a first cBN component to milling equipment, the binder component materials having a D50 particle size value of 3.0 to 4.0 microns and a size distribution where the D10 value is 1.0 micron and the D90 value is 10 microns; wherein the binder component materials comprise powders having a composition that is selected from the group consisting of oxides, nitrides, and carbides of Group IV, V and VI elements of the periodic table and combinations thereof and optionally further comprising a composition that is selected from the group consisting of TiN, TiC, Ti(C,N), ZrN, Co, Al, and mixtures thereof; milling the first powder mixture for a first milling time of 1 hour to 24 hours to reduce the D50 particle size of the binder component materials within the first powder mixture at least 50%; combining a second cBN component with the milled first powder mixture to form a second powder mixture; and milling the second powder mixture for a second milling time of 15 minutes to 7 hours to form the cBN composite powder, the second milling time being less than the first milling time; wherein a ratio of the D50 value of the second cBN component to the D50 value of the first cBN component is at least 3; and wherein cBN is present in the milled second powder mixture in an amount between 5 and 70 wt %; wherein the D50 value of the first cBN component is between 0.2 micron and 2.0 microns and the D50 value of the second cBN component is between 1.2 micron and 6.0 microns. forming a first powder mixture by adding one or more binder component materials and a first cBN component to milling equipment, the binder component materials having a D50 particle size value of 3.0 to 4.0 microns and a size distribution where the D10 value is 1.0 micron and the D90 value is 10 microns; wherein the binder component materials comprise powders having a composition that is selected from the group consisting of oxides, nitrides, and carbides of Group IV, V and VI elements of the periodic table and combinations thereof and optionally further comprising a composition that is selected from the group consisting of TiN, TiC, Ti(C,N), ZrN, Co, Al, and mixtures thereof; milling the first powder mixture for a first milling time of 1 hour to 24 hours to reduce the D50 particle size of the binder component materials within the first powder mixture at least 50%; combining a second cBN component with the milled first powder mixture to form a second powder mixture; and milling the second powder mixture for a second milling time of 15 minutes to 7 hours to form the cBN composite powder, the second milling time being less than the first milling time; wherein a ratio of the D50 value of the second cBN component to the D50 value of the first cBN component is at least 3; and wherein cBN is present in the milled second powder mixture in an amount between 5 and 70 wt %; wherein the D50 value of the first cBN component is between 0.2 micron and 2.0 microns and the D50 value of the second cBN component is between 1.2 micron and 6.0 microns. <EOS>
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A self-moving automatic snow removal device for protecting a human of an object from damage by thrown snow or miscellaneous matter, comprising: a moving module , driving the snow removal device to move; a working module , comprising a working motor and a snow throwing mechanism driven by the working motor, wherein the snow throwing mechanism is driven by the working motor to collect accumulated snow and miscellaneous matter on the ground and is configured to throw the accumulated snow and miscellaneous matter out of the snow throwing mechanism , and a maximum height of a thrown object in the air from the ground is referred to as a snow throwing height; wherein the self-moving snow removal device is characterised in that it further comprises a control module , configured to control the working module or the moving module to enable the snow throwing height to be not greater than a predetermined snow throwing height threshold. a moving module , driving the snow removal device to move; a working module , comprising a working motor and a snow throwing mechanism driven by the working motor, wherein the snow throwing mechanism is driven by the working motor to collect accumulated snow and miscellaneous matter on the ground and is configured to throw the accumulated snow and miscellaneous matter out of the snow throwing mechanism , and a maximum height of a thrown object in the air from the ground is referred to as a snow throwing height; wherein the self-moving snow removal device is characterised in that it further comprises a control module , configured to control the working module or the moving module to enable the snow throwing height to be not greater than a predetermined snow throwing height threshold. <EOS>
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A method for providing configuration for uplink, UL, transmission to a wireless device , the method being performed by a network node , the method comprising: transmitting (S102) a message to the wireless device, the message being a slow grant and comprising configuration for UL transmission with short transmission time interval, TTI, operation, the short TTI having duration within a 1 ms subframe, and the configuration specifying that all TTIs for short TTI operation are slot contained, wherein there is no short TTI across the slot boundary, wherein there are two slots within said 1 ms subframe; and transmitting (S104) a fast grant comprising scheduling of an UL short TTI transmission for the wireless device, the fast grant defining the scheduling of the UL short TTI transmission by relying upon information carried in a preceding slow grant; wherein the slow grant is transmitted once per subframe or less frequent than once per subframe, and the fast grant is transmitted more frequently than once per subframe. transmitting (S102) a message to the wireless device, the message being a slow grant and comprising configuration for UL transmission with short transmission time interval, TTI, operation, the short TTI having duration within a 1 ms subframe, and the configuration specifying that all TTIs for short TTI operation are slot contained, wherein there is no short TTI across the slot boundary, wherein there are two slots within said 1 ms subframe; and transmitting (S104) a fast grant comprising scheduling of an UL short TTI transmission for the wireless device, the fast grant defining the scheduling of the UL short TTI transmission by relying upon information carried in a preceding slow grant; wherein the slow grant is transmitted once per subframe or less frequent than once per subframe, and the fast grant is transmitted more frequently than once per subframe. <EOS>
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A system for identifying material to be removed from a patient comprising: an imaging device configured to obtain image data; a display configured to display images; an insertion device; and a control unit , wherein the control unit is configured to receive a first set of image data from the imaging device , analyze the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation, and generate a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display , wherein the insertion device includes a deflectable delivery shaft having at least one lumen extending through the delivery shaft , and wherein the delivery shaft includes at least a camera and a light source positioned at a distal end of the delivery shaft , wherein the display includes at least two screens, wherein a first screen displays the coded image and a second screen displays images from the camera, and wherein the control unit includes a processing unit and a memory unit, wherein the control unit is configured to signal the imaging device to obtain a second set of image data, and wherein the control unit is further configured to compare the second set of image data with the coded image generated based on the first set of image data. an imaging device configured to obtain image data; a display configured to display images; an insertion device; and a control unit , wherein the control unit is configured to receive a first set of image data from the imaging device , analyze the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation, and generate a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display , wherein the insertion device includes a deflectable delivery shaft having at least one lumen extending through the delivery shaft , and wherein the delivery shaft includes at least a camera and a light source positioned at a distal end of the delivery shaft , wherein the display includes at least two screens, wherein a first screen displays the coded image and a second screen displays images from the camera, and wherein the control unit includes a processing unit and a memory unit, wherein the control unit is configured to signal the imaging device to obtain a second set of image data, and wherein the control unit is further configured to compare the second set of image data with the coded image generated based on the first set of image data. <EOS>
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A method performed by a user equipment, UE, , comprising: determining a plurality of Protocol Data Unit, PDU, sessions for which a User Plane, UP, is to be established; generating a Service request, SR; and transmitting the SR to an Access and Mobility Management function, AMF , wherein generating the SR comprises including, in the SR, information indicating that the determined plurality of PDU sessions corresponds to PDU sessions for which the UP is to be established. determining a plurality of Protocol Data Unit, PDU, sessions for which a User Plane, UP, is to be established; generating a Service request, SR; and transmitting the SR to an Access and Mobility Management function, AMF , wherein generating the SR comprises including, in the SR, information indicating that the determined plurality of PDU sessions corresponds to PDU sessions for which the UP is to be established. <EOS>
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A chalcogen-containing compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: [Chemical Formula 1] M y V 1-y Sn x Sb 2 Te x+3 wherein, in the above Formula 1, V is vacancy, M is an alkali metal, x≥6, and 0<y≤0.4. <EOS>
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A hydrogenated block copolymer comprising: a polymer block (S) comprising an aromatic vinyl compound unit as a main constituent; and a polymer block (B) comprising a conjugated diene compound unit as a main constituent, in a molecule, wherein a content of the polymer block (S) is 5 to 20% by mass and a content of the polymer block (B) is 80 to 95% by mass, in the hydrogenated block copolymer, the polymer block (B) comprises a polymer block (B1) and a polymer block (B2); an amount of a vinyl bond of the polymer block (B1) before hydrogenation is 35 to 58 mol% and an amount of a vinyl bond of the polymer block (B2) before hydrogenation is more than 60 to 100 mol%, a content of the polymer block (B1) is 5 to 60% by mass and a content of the polymer block (B2) is 30 to 85% by mass, in the hydrogenated block copolymer, a content of a structure represented by following Formula in the hydrogenated block copolymer is 43 to 95% by mass: (S-B) ... Formula [wherein, S represents the polymer block (S) and B represents the polymer block (B)], and a hydrogenation rate of the hydrogenated block copolymer is 70 mol% or more. a content of the polymer block (S) is 5 to 20% by mass and a content of the polymer block (B) is 80 to 95% by mass, in the hydrogenated block copolymer, the polymer block (B) comprises a polymer block (B1) and a polymer block (B2); an amount of a vinyl bond of the polymer block (B1) before hydrogenation is 35 to 58 mol% and an amount of a vinyl bond of the polymer block (B2) before hydrogenation is more than 60 to 100 mol%, a content of the polymer block (B1) is 5 to 60% by mass and a content of the polymer block (B2) is 30 to 85% by mass, in the hydrogenated block copolymer, a content of a structure represented by following Formula in the hydrogenated block copolymer is 43 to 95% by mass: (S-B) ... Formula [wherein, S represents the polymer block (S) and B represents the polymer block (B)], and a hydrogenation rate of the hydrogenated block copolymer is 70 mol% or more. <EOS>
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A method for leak testing of defined pipe sections of water pipes whose tube pipes consist of a viscoelastic material, by supplying water to the pipe section to be tested until a test pressure is reached, measuring the pressure in the pipe section to be tested and registering the pressure curve in the pipe section in the rest phase as a function over time and comparing the thus occurring pressure drop with an expected pressure curve under consideration of the air volume present in the pipe section to be tested, characterised in that during the measuring process, a contraction test is performed by means of a simulation of material-related volume changes to be expected in the course of time with a system of differential equations describing the contraction behaviour of viscoelastic materials. <EOS>
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A catheter device (410; 710), comprising: a needle ; a septum (422; 722), the septum (422; 722) being adapted so that the needle may pass through the septum (422; 722) and the device (410; 710); a housing (426; 726) in which the septum (422; 722) is fitted, the septum (422; 722) being contained and enclosed within the housing (426; 726); a septum housing (424; 724) configured to engage the housing (426; 726) and secure the septum (422; 722) in position at least one receiving portion (434; 734) being a section of the septum housing (424; 724) and a needle shield (428; 728), the needle shield (428; 728) being configured to engage the at least one receiving portion (434; 734), the contact between the at least one receiving portion (434; 734) and the needle shield (428; 728) being configured to hold the needle shield (428; 728) in position, wherein the needle shield (428; 728) is configured to retain the needle if the needle is withdrawn from the housing (426; 726); wherein the needle shield comprises a front edge (438; 738) configured to engage with the at least one receiving portion (434; 734) wherein if the needle is withdrawn into the needle shield (428; 728) the needle is no longer pushing outwardly on the front edge (438; 738) of the needle shield (428; 728), the front edge (438; 738) of the needle shield (428; 728) contracting inwardly such that the needle shield (428; 728) may disengage from the septum housing (424; 724); wherein the needle shield (428; 728) comprises a protective sleeve to capture the needle tip after it is withdrawn from the patient. <EOS>
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Hinge for a movable furniture part, which can be mounted by the hinge on a body of an item of furniture, in particular a furniture hinge for a door or flap, wherein the hinge has a first stop part which can be attached onto the furniture body which via an articulation mechanism is pivotably connected to a second stop part which can be attached to the movable furniture part, wherein the articulation mechanism comprises articulation levers (4 to 7) which are mounted on articulation axles, and wherein an additional lever is provided which acts on a damper assembly of the hinge and which is pivotably mounted by an axle separate to the articulation axles and, in the case of a pivoting movement of the hinge according to the intended use of the hinge, is temporarily engaged on a guide portion of a guide lever on the hinge , wherein in a later backwards movement the additional lever is disengaged on the guide portion, and wherein with the usual operation of the hinge the additional lever prior to an engaging operation assumes a predetermined readiness position from which the additional lever engages on the guide portion , characterised in that a setting portion which is adjusted to the additional lever is configured in such a manner that the additional lever on the hinge from a pivoted position, which prior to the engaging operation is different from the predetermined readiness position, interacts with the setting portion in the case of the pivoting movement according to the intended use of the hinge such that the setting portion forces the additional lever into the engaged state, wherein a bearing portion of the additional lever is provided which can be engaged with the guide portion wherein the setting portion comprises a guide flank adjusted to the bearing portion, which is aligned to be oblique in a direction of movement of the bearing portion and wherein the guide lever for threading a front end section of the additional lever into a groove on the guide lever has a guiding face , wherein the guiding face is formed over the longitudinal extension of the groove at its edge directed to the end section of the additional lever . <EOS>
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Use of at least one compound (a) which is synthesized or derived from a natural product and is selected from the group consisting of the following compounds: wherein compound (a) is separated from its naturally occurring environment if it is derived from a natural product, for substituting sodium chloride in a food product. <EOS>
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An optical receiver comprising: a differential transimpedance amplifier TIA having input cascodes , and being arranged to receive one or more photodiode inputs and to provide at least two outputs, positive and negative, a positive peak detector receiving the positive differential TIA output, a negative peak detector receiving the negative differential TIA output, and each providing a peak detection output as an amplitude reference signal, a differential summing amplifier arranged to receive the outputs of the differential TIA and the amplitude reference signals from the peak detectors , wherein said differential summing amplifier directly or indirectly provides an output for the optical receiver, wherein the receiver further comprises an automatic gain circuit for the differential transimpedance amplifier , and wherein the differential summing amplifier is connected at its output to the automatic gain circuit . a differential transimpedance amplifier TIA having input cascodes , and being arranged to receive one or more photodiode inputs and to provide at least two outputs, positive and negative, a positive peak detector receiving the positive differential TIA output, a negative peak detector receiving the negative differential TIA output, and each providing a peak detection output as an amplitude reference signal, a differential summing amplifier arranged to receive the outputs of the differential TIA and the amplitude reference signals from the peak detectors , wherein said differential summing amplifier directly or indirectly provides an output for the optical receiver, wherein the receiver further comprises an automatic gain circuit for the differential transimpedance amplifier , and wherein the differential summing amplifier is connected at its output to the automatic gain circuit . <EOS>
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A tris salt of Compound I, wherein Compound I is represented by the following structural formula: wherein the molar ratio between Compound I and tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane is 1:1. <EOS>
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A method for producing a psicose from a fructose-containing substrate using a bacterium belonging to the genus Microbacterium having a psicose conversion activity to produce a psicose from a fructose, wherein the bacterium belonging to the genus Microbacterium is at least one selected from the group consisting of Microbacterium oxydans deposited as an accession number KCCM12033P and Microbacterium phyllosphaerae deposited as an accession number KCCM12034P. <EOS>
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An apparatus for operating on tissue, the apparatus comprising: a body ; a shaft assembly , wherein the shaft assembly extends distally from the body , wherein the shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide , wherein the waveguide is configured to acoustically couple with an ultrasonic transducer ; and an end effector , wherein the end effector comprises: an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide , a clamp arm (410; 610), wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to pivot about a first pivot point toward and away from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) comprises a coupling feature, wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) further comprises a body (412; 612) and a distal tip (420; 620), wherein the distal tip (420; 620) is selectively removable from the body (412; 612); and a clamp pad, wherein the clamp pad is selectively attachable to the clamp arm (410; 610) to acoustically isolate the clamp arm (410; 610) from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the coupling feature of the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to provide a snap fit between the clamp pad and the clamp arm (410; 610) and thereby permit manipulation of the clamp pad for removal of the clamp pad from the clamp arm (410; 610); and wherein the distal tip (420; 620) of the clamp arm (410;610) is fixedly secured to at least a portion of the clamp pad. a body ; a shaft assembly , wherein the shaft assembly extends distally from the body , wherein the shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide , wherein the waveguide is configured to acoustically couple with an ultrasonic transducer ; and an end effector , wherein the end effector comprises: an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide , a clamp arm (410; 610), wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to pivot about a first pivot point toward and away from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) comprises a coupling feature, wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) further comprises a body (412; 612) and a distal tip (420; 620), wherein the distal tip (420; 620) is selectively removable from the body (412; 612); and a clamp pad, wherein the clamp pad is selectively attachable to the clamp arm (410; 610) to acoustically isolate the clamp arm (410; 610) from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the coupling feature of the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to provide a snap fit between the clamp pad and the clamp arm (410; 610) and thereby permit manipulation of the clamp pad for removal of the clamp pad from the clamp arm (410; 610); and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide , a clamp arm (410; 610), wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to pivot about a first pivot point toward and away from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) comprises a coupling feature, wherein the clamp arm (410; 610) further comprises a body (412; 612) and a distal tip (420; 620), wherein the distal tip (420; 620) is selectively removable from the body (412; 612); and a clamp pad, wherein the clamp pad is selectively attachable to the clamp arm (410; 610) to acoustically isolate the clamp arm (410; 610) from the ultrasonic blade , wherein the coupling feature of the clamp arm (410; 610) is configured to provide a snap fit between the clamp pad and the clamp arm (410; 610) and thereby permit manipulation of the clamp pad for removal of the clamp pad from the clamp arm (410; 610); and wherein the distal tip (420; 620) of the clamp arm (410;610) is fixedly secured to at least a portion of the clamp pad. <EOS>
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Method for transmitting a digital content, composed of a plurality of data packets, to a mobile terminal via a communication network , the method comprising the following steps implemented by a management device : obtaining (E11,E23,F8,F33), from a node for applying quality of service rules of the communication network, at least one piece of information relating to the available bandwidth on at least one network link by means of which the terminal is attached to the communication network; selecting (E12,E24,F10,F34), on the basis of said piece of information relating to the bandwidth, an encoding bit rate (RES) to be used for at least one of said data packets; and sending (E14,E25,F16,F38), to a device intended to provide the digital content , a message indicating the selected encoding bit rate, so as to instruct said device intended to provide the digital content to transmit to the mobile terminal at least one of said data packets, encoded using the selected encoding bit rate, on one of said network links. obtaining (E11,E23,F8,F33), from a node for applying quality of service rules of the communication network, at least one piece of information relating to the available bandwidth on at least one network link by means of which the terminal is attached to the communication network; selecting (E12,E24,F10,F34), on the basis of said piece of information relating to the bandwidth, an encoding bit rate (RES) to be used for at least one of said data packets; and sending (E14,E25,F16,F38), to a device intended to provide the digital content , a message indicating the selected encoding bit rate, so as to instruct said device intended to provide the digital content to transmit to the mobile terminal at least one of said data packets, encoded using the selected encoding bit rate, on one of said network links. <EOS>
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A printing cassette (10, 11, 10A-D) comprising: a print tape ; an input part into which a drive force is configured to be inputted; an output part rotatable about a rotational axis parallel to a first direction and configured to output the drive force for conveying the print tape to an outside; a transmission mechanism drivingly connected to the input part and the output part and configured to transmit the drive force inputted into the input part to the output part; and a case that houses therein at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the print tape , at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the input part, at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the output part, and at least part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the transmission mechanism, wherein the case has: a first surface and a second surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a third surface and a fourth surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and wherein the output part is positioned between the first surface and the second surface and between the third surface and the fourth surface . a print tape ; an input part into which a drive force is configured to be inputted; an output part rotatable about a rotational axis parallel to a first direction and configured to output the drive force for conveying the print tape to an outside; a transmission mechanism drivingly connected to the input part and the output part and configured to transmit the drive force inputted into the input part to the output part; and a case that houses therein at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the print tape , at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the input part, at least a part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the output part, and at least part (31-34, 32B, 32D-F, 36-39, 43) of the transmission mechanism, wherein the case has: a first surface and a second surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a third surface and a fourth surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and a first surface and a second surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a third surface and a fourth surface constituting respective endfaces of the case in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and wherein the output part is positioned between the first surface and the second surface and between the third surface and the fourth surface . <EOS>
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An electrochemical processing apparatus for electrochemically processing at least a select region of an article so as to smoothen at least said select region , comprising: an anode provided by said article ; and a cathode positioned proximal said article characterised in that the cathode is extending at least partly around said select region of said article so as to concentrate said electrochemical processing at said select region . an anode provided by said article ; and a cathode positioned proximal said article characterised in that the cathode is extending at least partly around said select region of said article so as to concentrate said electrochemical processing at said select region . <EOS>
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A component mounting machine which is configured to release a component by supplying positive pressure from a positive pressure source to a suction nozzle that is configured to suck the component by negative pressure, the component mounting machine characterized by: an electropneumatic proportional valve which is an electropneumatic regulator or proportional control valve, and configured to adjust the positive pressure supplied to the suction nozzle from the positive pressure source for a positive pressure adjustment operation of the electropneumatic proportional valve ; an electromagnetic valve which is configured to open and close a positive pressure supply path (319 between the electropneumatic proportional valve and the suction nozzle , and control means for controlling the positive pressure adjustment operation of the electropneumatic proportional valve and an opening/closing operation of the electromagnetic valve , wherein the control means is configured to adjust output positive pressure of the electropneumatic proportional valve to the positive pressure which is appropriate for releasing the component , for various types of components having different shapes, sizes and weight suctioned to the suction nozzle . an electropneumatic proportional valve which is an electropneumatic regulator or proportional control valve, and configured to adjust the positive pressure supplied to the suction nozzle from the positive pressure source for a positive pressure adjustment operation of the electropneumatic proportional valve ; an electromagnetic valve which is configured to open and close a positive pressure supply path (319 between the electropneumatic proportional valve and the suction nozzle , and control means for controlling the positive pressure adjustment operation of the electropneumatic proportional valve and an opening/closing operation of the electromagnetic valve , wherein the control means is configured to adjust output positive pressure of the electropneumatic proportional valve to the positive pressure which is appropriate for releasing the component , for various types of components having different shapes, sizes and weight suctioned to the suction nozzle . <EOS>
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An ultrasound data processor , the processor comprising an input/output for receiving ultrasound data as an input, the ultrasound data including at least pulse wave Doppler (PWD) ultrasound data, the processor configured to: apply a first analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a first set of one or more analysis parameters, the first analysis procedure comprising a Fourier spectral analysis of the data; apply a second analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a second set of one or more analysis parameters, the second analysis procedure comprising wavelet decomposition, input the first and second sets of analysis parameters to a classifier , wherein the classifier is configured to determine, based on the input analysis parameters, at least one reliability classification for the input ultrasound data indicative of reliability of at least a portion of the input data for determining patient blood flow measurements using the data. the processor comprising an input/output for receiving ultrasound data as an input, the ultrasound data including at least pulse wave Doppler (PWD) ultrasound data, the processor configured to: apply a first analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a first set of one or more analysis parameters, the first analysis procedure comprising a Fourier spectral analysis of the data; apply a second analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a second set of one or more analysis parameters, the second analysis procedure comprising wavelet decomposition, input the first and second sets of analysis parameters to a classifier , wherein the classifier is configured to determine, based on the input analysis parameters, at least one reliability classification for the input ultrasound data indicative of reliability of at least a portion of the input data for determining patient blood flow measurements using the data. apply a first analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a first set of one or more analysis parameters, the first analysis procedure comprising a Fourier spectral analysis of the data; apply a second analysis procedure to the ultrasound data, or data derived therefrom, to generate a second set of one or more analysis parameters, the second analysis procedure comprising wavelet decomposition, input the first and second sets of analysis parameters to a classifier , wherein the classifier is configured to determine, based on the input analysis parameters, at least one reliability classification for the input ultrasound data indicative of reliability of at least a portion of the input data for determining patient blood flow measurements using the data. <EOS>
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A method of producing pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization from pulp fibers contained in a used sanitary product, the method comprising: a preparation step of preparing a treatment tank including a pulp fibers-containing material supply port , a treatment liquid discharge port , and an ozone-containing gas supply port arranged at a lower position of the treatment tank ; a pulp fibers-containing material supply step of supplying pulp fibers-containing material to the treatment tank from the pulp fibers-containing material supply port ; an ozone-containing gas supply step of supplying ozone-containing gas to a treatment liquid in the treatment tank from the ozone-containing gas supply port ; a pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization forming step of forming the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization having a lignin content ratio of 0.1 mass % or less, measured according to the method described in the description, from the pulp fibers, by supplying the ozone-containing gas to the treatment tank containing the treatment liquid containing the pulp fibers-containing material containing superabsorbent polymers and the pulp fibers which derive from the used sanitary product, as well as bringing the pulp fibers-containing material into contact with the ozone-containing gas while raising the ozone-containing gas in the treatment tank , to dissolve at least a part of the superabsorbent polymers in the treatment liquid ; and a treatment liquid discharge step of discharging the treatment liquid containing the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization from the treatment liquid discharge port , characterized in that the treatment liquid discharge port is arranged on an upper side of the pulp fibers-containing material supply port , and in the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization forming step, the pulp fibers-containing material is brought into contact with the ozone-containing gas while raising the pulp fibers-containing material . a preparation step of preparing a treatment tank including a pulp fibers-containing material supply port , a treatment liquid discharge port , and an ozone-containing gas supply port arranged at a lower position of the treatment tank ; a pulp fibers-containing material supply step of supplying pulp fibers-containing material to the treatment tank from the pulp fibers-containing material supply port ; an ozone-containing gas supply step of supplying ozone-containing gas to a treatment liquid in the treatment tank from the ozone-containing gas supply port ; a pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization forming step of forming the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization having a lignin content ratio of 0.1 mass % or less, measured according to the method described in the description, from the pulp fibers, by supplying the ozone-containing gas to the treatment tank containing the treatment liquid containing the pulp fibers-containing material containing superabsorbent polymers and the pulp fibers which derive from the used sanitary product, as well as bringing the pulp fibers-containing material into contact with the ozone-containing gas while raising the ozone-containing gas in the treatment tank , to dissolve at least a part of the superabsorbent polymers in the treatment liquid ; and a treatment liquid discharge step of discharging the treatment liquid containing the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization from the treatment liquid discharge port , characterized in that the treatment liquid discharge port is arranged on an upper side of the pulp fibers-containing material supply port , and in the pulp fibers for cellulose nanofiberization forming step, the pulp fibers-containing material is brought into contact with the ozone-containing gas while raising the pulp fibers-containing material . <EOS>
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Die cast component, composed of a casting material , wherein the casting material is a light metal or a light metal alloy, comprising an insert element composed of a steel material, wherein the insert element has a multiplicity of form-fitting elements arranged homogeneously or in a uniformly distributed manner and designed for the form-fitting connection of the insert element to the casting material , and wherein a ratio of a component wall thickness (H1) to a wall thickness (H2) of the insert element is at most 4, wherein the form-fitting elements are round holes, and wherein the holes have a diameter of approximately 2 to 8 mm. <EOS>
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A terminal-assembly , comprising: a wire-cable having an outer insulation-layer and an exposed-end extending beyond the outer insulation-layer ; an electrical-terminal having a first-end and a second-end opposite the first-end ; the first-end defining an attachment-zone bonded with the exposed-end ; a housing having a second-cavity ; a temperature-sensor disposed within the second-cavity , the temperature-sensor configured to detect a temperature of the electrical-terminal characterized in that the first-end having a generally T-shape; the first-end further defining a terminal-head extending from the attachment-zone toward the second-end along a mating-axis of the electrical-terminal and terminating at a first-shoulder , the terminal-head having a generally cylindrical-shape defining a first-diameter ; the first-end further defining a shaft extending from the first-shoulder toward the second-end along the mating-axis and terminating at a second-shoulder , the shaft having the generally cylindrical-shape and defining a second-diameter , the second-diameter less than the first-diameter ; a housing having a skirt that defines a first-cavity and a cap that defines a second-cavity overlaying the first-cavity , the first-end disposed within the first-cavity ; the cap defining an aperture aligned with a lateral-axis of the housing ; the first-cavity electrically isolated from the second-cavity by a partition extending along the lateral-axis , the partition overlaying the exposed-end of the wire-cable ; the skirt extending from the partition toward the second-end of the electrical-terminal along the mating-axis and defining a slot configured to slideably engage the terminal-head ; the skirt having locking-features configured to releasably lock around the shaft when the terminal-head is fully inserted into the slot ; and the temperature-sensor is disposed within the second-cavity extending through the aperture and in direct contact with a first-portion of the partition . a wire-cable having an outer insulation-layer and an exposed-end extending beyond the outer insulation-layer ; an electrical-terminal having a first-end and a second-end opposite the first-end ; the first-end defining an attachment-zone bonded with the exposed-end ; a housing having a second-cavity ; a temperature-sensor disposed within the second-cavity , the temperature-sensor configured to detect a temperature of the electrical-terminal characterized in that <EOS>
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Adaptive blade for a laryngoscope , comprising: a proximal end ; a distal end ; a first chain connected to the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner; a second chain connected to the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner; a spacer component , wherein a first end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the first chain , and wherein a second end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the second chain , wherein one or more or all of the articulated connections between the chain links of the first chain , the chain links of the second chain and the spacer component comprise a form-fit hinge (38,48,78,80,81, 83,84,87;59,69,79,90,95,96,97), wherein the adaptive blade comprises a distal end piece which forms the distal end of the adaptive blade a proximal end ; a distal end ; a first chain connected to the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner; a second chain connected to the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade and composed of a plurality of chain links which are each connected in pairs in an articulated manner; a spacer component , wherein a first end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the first chain , and wherein a second end of the spacer component is connected in an articulated manner to one of the chain links of the second chain , wherein one or more or all of the articulated connections between the chain links of the first chain , the chain links of the second chain and the spacer component comprise a form-fit hinge (38,48,78,80,81, 83,84,87;59,69,79,90,95,96,97), wherein the adaptive blade comprises a distal end piece which forms the distal end of the adaptive blade <EOS>
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A bicycle transmission hub comprising: a hub shaft to which a rotation force is input, the hub shaft having a plurality of first pawls (P1) arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof; a transmission controller for controlling the appearing and disappearing of the first pawls (P1); a plurality of driving gears (21-24), each of which has a ratchet formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof to receive a rotation force transferred by the first pawls (P1), the driving gears (21-24) having a different number of teeth, the hub shaft extending through the center of each of the driving gears (21-24); a plurality of driven gears (31-34), which are engaged with the driving gears (21-24), respectively, have a different number of teeth, and rotate while being coupled to each other; an output wheel , which rotates while being coupled to a driving gear adjacent thereto among the driving gears (21-24) and has a second pawl (P2) disposed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; and a hub shell , which has a wheel spoke connected thereto and has a ratchet formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof to receive a rotation force transferred by the second pawl (P2), characterized in that the transmission controller includes: a wire or chain for transmission; an outer ring for rotating by the wire or chain; an inner ring provided inside the outer ring so as to move forward and backward by the rotation of the outer ring ; and a lever for enabling the first pawls (P1) to appear and disappear by the forward and backward movement of the inner ring , wherein the outer ring has a guide hole formed diagonally with respect to the circumferential direction in the outer peripheral surface, and the inner ring has a guide pin , which is protruded and confined in the guide hole . a hub shaft to which a rotation force is input, the hub shaft having a plurality of first pawls (P1) arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof; a transmission controller for controlling the appearing and disappearing of the first pawls (P1); a plurality of driving gears (21-24), each of which has a ratchet formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof to receive a rotation force transferred by the first pawls (P1), the driving gears (21-24) having a different number of teeth, the hub shaft extending through the center of each of the driving gears (21-24); a plurality of driven gears (31-34), which are engaged with the driving gears (21-24), respectively, have a different number of teeth, and rotate while being coupled to each other; an output wheel , which rotates while being coupled to a driving gear adjacent thereto among the driving gears (21-24) and has a second pawl (P2) disposed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; and a hub shell , which has a wheel spoke connected thereto and has a ratchet formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof to receive a rotation force transferred by the second pawl (P2), a wire or chain for transmission; an outer ring for rotating by the wire or chain; an inner ring provided inside the outer ring so as to move forward and backward by the rotation of the outer ring ; and a lever for enabling the first pawls (P1) to appear and disappear by the forward and backward movement of the inner ring , <EOS>
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A computer-implemented method for managing power in a computing device based on location, the computer-implemented method comprising: detecting a power-intensive task invoked on the computing device; determining a current power state of the computing device; determining a current location of the computing device, one or more potential subsequent locations of the computing device, wherein an electronic calendar of a user associated with the computing device is accessed to determine the potential subsequent locations of the computing device, an availability of an additional power source and whether a current power level of the computing device is sufficient to complete tasks that will occur before reaching a location of the additional power source; identifying one or more alternative devices for performing the power-intensive task; and taking a power-based action to manage the computing device based on the determined current location of the computing device, comprising: at least one of transitioning the current power state of the computing device to another power state, preventing transitioning of the power state of the computing device, and transitioning the power-intensive task or other loads running on the computing device to the one or more alternative devices. detecting a power-intensive task invoked on the computing device; determining a current power state of the computing device; determining a current location of the computing device, one or more potential subsequent locations of the computing device, wherein an electronic calendar of a user associated with the computing device is accessed to determine the potential subsequent locations of the computing device, an availability of an additional power source and whether a current power level of the computing device is sufficient to complete tasks that will occur before reaching a location of the additional power source; identifying one or more alternative devices for performing the power-intensive task; and taking a power-based action to manage the computing device based on the determined current location of the computing device, comprising: at least one of transitioning the current power state of the computing device to another power state, preventing transitioning of the power state of the computing device, and transitioning the power-intensive task or other loads running on the computing device to the one or more alternative devices. <EOS>
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A system for annuloplasty comprising an annuloplasty device comprising first and second support rings connected to form a coiled configuration in which the first and second support rings are arranged as a coil around a central axis , wherein the first and second support rings are configured to be arranged on opposite sides of native heart valve leaflets of a heart valve, a line attached to the first and/or second support ring, characterized by a heating element configured to be heated upon receiving a supply of energy, wherein the heating element is positionable to heat and sever the line upon the heating element receiving said energy, wherein the heating element comprises at least one aperture through which the line is arranged, and wherein the heating element is movable along the line. an annuloplasty device comprising first and second support rings connected to form a coiled configuration in which the first and second support rings are arranged as a coil around a central axis , wherein the first and second support rings are configured to be arranged on opposite sides of native heart valve leaflets of a heart valve, a line attached to the first and/or second support ring, characterized by a heating element configured to be heated upon receiving a supply of energy, wherein the heating element is positionable to heat and sever the line upon the heating element receiving said energy, wherein the heating element comprises at least one aperture through which the line is arranged, and wherein the heating element is movable along the line. <EOS>
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A packaging device for packaging a meat product (F) having a cylindrical or frusto-conical shape, the packaging device having a frame extending generally in the horizontal plane (xz) and an arm holder extending perpendicularly to said frame in the vertical plane (xy), said packaging device comprising; a rotator for accommodating the meat product (F) in an upright manner and rotating the same around its primary axis (y), a robot arm which is rotatably attached to the arm holder and which, in use, carries a roll of flexible coating material for wrapping on the surface of said meat product (F), characterized in that said packaging device further comprises a pair of locking blades which are adapted to move in the horizontal plane (xz) wherein said pair of locking blades compress the flexible coating material at the bottom end of the meat product such that the flexible coating material is matted on the bottom surface of the meat product when said meat product is rotated around its primary axis (y). <EOS>
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A single-stranded modified oligonucleotide consisting of 12 to 30 linked nucleosides for use in treating Angelman syndrome, wherein the nucleobase sequence of the modified oligonucleotide is at least 85% complementary over its entire length to an equal length region of a UBE3A-ATS nucleic acid sequence having the nucleobase sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2; wherein the modified oligonucleotide targets a region of UBE3A-ATS that is immediately downstream of HBII-52 or MBII-52 snoRNA and upstream from the region of UBE3A-ATS complementary to the 3' end of the UBE3A pre-mRNA. <EOS>
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Method for transmitting electrical power and/or signals between a wall and a leaf which is pivotable with respect to said wall, said method using a transmission means and a means for detecting a magnetic field strength, wherein the magnetic field strength is detected in the surroundings of the transmission means and a fault signal is generated when a magnetic field strength threshold value is exceeded, and an electrical circuit arrangement is provided for detecting the magnetic field strength, which circuit arrangement is operated at a specific supply voltage, and the power demand of the circuit arrangement increases when a magnetic field having a strength which exceeds a threshold value is detected, wherein the circuit arrangement is designed such that the increase in the power demand when a magnetic field is detected is used to generate the fault signal. <EOS>
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An image capture apparatus adapted for detachable engagement with a lens unit , the apparatus comprising: a communication means for communicating with the lens unit , capable of switching between a first communication mode for capturing a still image transmitting first diaphragm control information to the lens unit and a second communication mode for capturing a moving image or live view operation transmitting second diaphragm control information different from the first diaphragm control information to the lens unit ; and a control means configured to control communication with the lens unit ; wherein the control means performs the communication control such that, until a diaphragm operation started based on either one of the first diaphragm control information and the second diaphragm control information is completed, the transmission of the other one of the first diaphragm control information and the second diaphragm control information is prevented. a communication means for communicating with the lens unit , capable of switching between a first communication mode for capturing a still image transmitting first diaphragm control information to the lens unit and a second communication mode for capturing a moving image or live view operation transmitting second diaphragm control information different from the first diaphragm control information to the lens unit ; and a control means configured to control communication with the lens unit ; wherein the control means performs the communication control such that, until a diaphragm operation started based on either one of the first diaphragm control information and the second diaphragm control information is completed, the transmission of the other one of the first diaphragm control information and the second diaphragm control information is prevented. <EOS>
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A method for determining timing advance grouping, comprising: adding (S101), by a base station, a component carrier, CC, for a user equipment, UE; determining (S102), by the base station, a timing advance, TA, group that the added CC belongs to, wherein the TA group is a set of CCs that can share a TA; characterized by sending (S103), by the base station in an radio resource control, RRC, connection reconfiguration message, identification information that identifies the TA group to the UE when adding the CC for the UE, wherein the identification information is an attribute parameter of the CC added for the UE; and sending, by the base station, an added extended TA command medium access control control element, MAC CE, to the UE when the base station needs to perform TA adjustment for the TA group, wherein the TA command MAC CE comprises the identification information that identifies the TA group and a TA adjustment value. adding (S101), by a base station, a component carrier, CC, for a user equipment, UE; determining (S102), by the base station, a timing advance, TA, group that the added CC belongs to, wherein the TA group is a set of CCs that can share a TA; characterized by sending (S103), by the base station in an radio resource control, RRC, connection reconfiguration message, identification information that identifies the TA group to the UE when adding the CC for the UE, wherein the identification information is an attribute parameter of the CC added for the UE; and sending, by the base station, an added extended TA command medium access control control element, MAC CE, to the UE when the base station needs to perform TA adjustment for the TA group, wherein the TA command MAC CE comprises the identification information that identifies the TA group and a TA adjustment value. <EOS>
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Process for forming a predetermined separation zone inside a donor substrate , in particular to be used in a process of transferring a layer onto a carrier substrate , the process comprising the following steps of: - providing a donor substrate comprising a surface comprising a chamfered zone in a zone of the edge of the donor substrate ; and - an atom and/or ion first implantation step carried out on said surface of the donor substrate , the atom and/or ion first implantation step being carried out such that the implantation dose in the zone of the edge of the donor substrate is lower than the implantation dose in a central zone of the donor substrate , characterized in that the process comprises a second atom and/or ion implantation step carried out over the entire surface of the donor substrate with an implantation dose that is lower than in the first implantation step. - providing a donor substrate comprising a surface comprising a chamfered zone in a zone of the edge of the donor substrate ; and - an atom and/or ion first implantation step carried out on said surface of the donor substrate , the atom and/or ion first implantation step being carried out such that the implantation dose in the zone of the edge of the donor substrate is lower than the implantation dose in a central zone of the donor substrate , characterized in that the process comprises a second atom and/or ion implantation step carried out over the entire surface of the donor substrate with an implantation dose that is lower than in the first implantation step. <EOS>
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A device for transcatheterly delivering a band to encircle a plurality of papillary muscles in a heart of a body, the device comprising: a catheter, including a proximal end and a distal end; a band configured to pass through the distal end of the catheter, wherein the band is configured to encircle the plurality of papillary muscles in a manner enabling the band to contact outer peripheral boundary portions of the plurality of papillary muscles and pull the plurality of papillary muscles toward each other; at least one guidewire configured to pass through the distal end of the catheter to loop around a plurality of papillary muscles, wherein the band is configured to cooperate with the at least one guidewire; a guidewire catching mechanism configured to catch an end of the at least one guidewire. a catheter, including a proximal end and a distal end; a band configured to pass through the distal end of the catheter, wherein the band is configured to encircle the plurality of papillary muscles in a manner enabling the band to contact outer peripheral boundary portions of the plurality of papillary muscles and pull the plurality of papillary muscles toward each other; at least one guidewire configured to pass through the distal end of the catheter to loop around a plurality of papillary muscles, wherein the band is configured to cooperate with the at least one guidewire; a guidewire catching mechanism configured to catch an end of the at least one guidewire. <EOS>
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Security element with excitation-dependent reciprocal effect with light in the non-visible wavelength range, comprising a substrate layer, and a security structure formed on the substrate layer, which is formed with a structural colour comprising microcapsules , in which colloidal particles are contained, which, by means of a structural excitation which comprises the formation of an electrical and/or magnetic field, can be arranged and/or rearranged in relation to one another in a crystal-like structure, wherein the crystal-like structure exhibits reflection and/or transmission properties for light that can be influenced and/or adjusted by way of the structural excitation, wherein the microcapsules , in the structurally-non-excited state, have an increased transmission capability and reduced reflection ability for at least one wavelength in the non-visible wavelength range, such that the security element, in the structurally-non-excited state, is transparent for the at least one wavelength in the non-visible wavelength range, and the microcapsules , in the structurally-excited state, in which, in the region of the microcapsules , an electrical field and/or a magnetic field exist(s), produced by the structural excitation, exhibit a reduced transmission capability and an increased reflection ability in comparison with the structurally-non-excited state. <EOS>
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Machine for transversely cutting logs of paper material comprising a cutting station (T) in which is arranged a cutting unit (CT) comprising an arm rotating about a horizontal axis (j) and on which it can mounted a blade adapted to perform the transverse cutting of one or more logs (L) of paper material introduced in the machine (M) and placed in said cutting station (T), wherein is arranged a loading station (LS) in which a support is provided for supporting a further blade intended to replace the blade mounted on said arm , and in which said support is connected to a mobile unit allowing it to be moved between said cutting and loading stations (T, LS), characterized in that the support is always provided with a blade-holder hub with a respective pin , the blade-holder hub being removably connected to the support . <EOS>
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An apparatus, comprising: a clamp including a first arm and a second arm , the first arm and the second arm configured to exert opposing forces to maintain a target tissue disposed between the first arm and the second arm; a first electrode head coupled to the first arm, the first electrode head including a first electrically insulating contact surface , a first electrode and a first cooling unit , the first contact surface configured to contact a first portion of the target tissue, the first cooling unit configured to maintain the first portion of the target tissue at a first target temperature; and a second electrode head coupled to the second arm, the second electrode head including a second electrically insulating contact surface , a second electrode and a second cooling unit , the second contact surface configured to contact a second portion of the target tissue, the second cooling unit configured to maintain the second portion of the target tissue at a second target temperature, characterized in that the first electrode and the second electrode collectively configured to deliver a DC voltage pulse waveform configured to irreversibly electroporate the target tissue with no direct current transfer between the electrodes. a clamp including a first arm and a second arm , the first arm and the second arm configured to exert opposing forces to maintain a target tissue disposed between the first arm and the second arm; a first electrode head coupled to the first arm, the first electrode head including a first electrically insulating contact surface , a first electrode and a first cooling unit , the first contact surface configured to contact a first portion of the target tissue, the first cooling unit configured to maintain the first portion of the target tissue at a first target temperature; and a second electrode head coupled to the second arm, the second electrode head including a second electrically insulating contact surface , a second electrode and a second cooling unit , the second contact surface configured to contact a second portion of the target tissue, the second cooling unit configured to maintain the second portion of the target tissue at a second target temperature, characterized in that the first electrode and the second electrode collectively configured to deliver a DC voltage pulse waveform configured to irreversibly electroporate the target tissue with no direct current transfer between the electrodes. <EOS>
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An adhesive composition comprising: (a) one or more epoxy resins; (b) a core-shell rubber in the form of primary particles; (c) a core-shell rubber in the form of secondary particles in which two or more core-shell rubbers in the form of primary particles are aggregated; (d) one or more epoxy curing agents, and (e) a urethane resin in which isocyanate ends are blocked; wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has an average particle diameter of 10 nm to 300 nm, wherein the average particle diameter is determined as indicated in the specification; and wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has a ratio of the core particle diameter to the total particle diameter of the core-shell satisfying 0,8 to 0,99, wherein the ratio of the core particle diameter to the total core-shell particle diameter of the core-shell has the meaning indicated in the specification. (a) one or more epoxy resins; (b) a core-shell rubber in the form of primary particles; (c) a core-shell rubber in the form of secondary particles in which two or more core-shell rubbers in the form of primary particles are aggregated; (d) one or more epoxy curing agents, and (e) a urethane resin in which isocyanate ends are blocked; wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has an average particle diameter of 10 nm to 300 nm, wherein the average particle diameter is determined as indicated in the specification; and wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has a ratio of the core particle diameter to the total particle diameter of the core-shell satisfying 0,8 to 0,99, wherein the ratio of the core particle diameter to the total core-shell particle diameter of the core-shell has the meaning indicated in the specification. wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has an average particle diameter of 10 nm to 300 nm, wherein the average particle diameter is determined as indicated in the specification; and wherein the core-shell rubber (b) in the form of primary particles has a ratio of the core particle diameter to the total particle diameter of the core-shell satisfying 0,8 to 0,99, wherein the ratio of the core particle diameter to the total core-shell particle diameter of the core-shell has the meaning indicated in the specification. <EOS>
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A method for mitigating security breach for a circuit platform subject to compromise by unauthorized changes to a file system, the file system having data for an operating system and being stored for use by the circuit platform, the method comprising: abstracting the file system into an encrypted file with cryptographically signed components; during a boot time of the operating system, accessing and using an unencrypted version of the operating system and the encrypted file by validating a signature associated with the file system and related to the cryptographically signed components; and in response to validating the signature of the file system, installing the file system into a transient, non-persistent storage circuit, wherein the operating system executes instruction code via a central processing unit (CPU) circuit under authorization based on the signature being validated to decrypt and load a running-state file of the file system; detecting a file change to the running-state file of the file system; updating the encrypted file to produce an updated encrypted file incorporating the file change to the running-state file of the file system to preserve the state of the file system across a reboot; during a second boot time of the operating system, reinstalling and starting the file system in the transient, non-persistent storage circuit; responsive to starting the file system in the transient, non-persistent storage circuit, decrypting the updated encrypted file, including the running-state file incorporating the file change; and loading the running-state file into the transient, non-persistent storage circuit. abstracting the file system into an encrypted file with cryptographically signed components; during a boot time of the operating system, accessing and using an unencrypted version of the operating system and the encrypted file by validating a signature associated with the file system and related to the cryptographically signed components; and in response to validating the signature of the file system, installing the file system into a transient, non-persistent storage circuit, wherein the operating system executes instruction code via a central processing unit (CPU) circuit under authorization based on the signature being validated to decrypt and load a running-state file of the file system; detecting a file change to the running-state file of the file system; updating the encrypted file to produce an updated encrypted file incorporating the file change to the running-state file of the file system to preserve the state of the file system across a reboot; during a second boot time of the operating system, reinstalling and starting the file system in the transient, non-persistent storage circuit; responsive to starting the file system in the transient, non-persistent storage circuit, decrypting the updated encrypted file, including the running-state file incorporating the file change; and loading the running-state file into the transient, non-persistent storage circuit. <EOS>
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A washing machine , comprising: a controller and a detergent dispenser , wherein the detergent dispenser comprises: a first branch pipe , a first cam , an impeller and a first liquid box , wherein the controller is configured for controlling the first branch pipe to be opened to admit water when it is detected that a working state of the washing machine satisfies a first condition, and controlling the first branch pipe to be closed when it is detected that a working state of the detergent dispenser satisfies a second condition; the impeller is coaxially connected to the first cam , and is adapted for driving the first cam to rotate in the first direction under the impact of water flow in the first branch pipe ; characterized in that the washing machine also comprises a mixing chamber ; in that the detergent dispenser also comprises a first piston chamber and a first piston ; in that a plurality of first pawls are disposed on the first cam , and enable the first cam to rotate in a first direction; in that the first piston chamber is connected to the first liquid box and the mixing chamber separately; and in that the first piston is located in the first piston chamber, and is connected to the first cam , and when the first cam rotates in the first direction, the first piston reciprocates in the first piston chamber, to draw a first liquid in the first liquid box into the first piston chamber, and squeeze the first liquid drawn into the first piston chamber into the mixing chamber . the controller is configured for controlling the first branch pipe to be opened to admit water when it is detected that a working state of the washing machine satisfies a first condition, and controlling the first branch pipe to be closed when it is detected that a working state of the detergent dispenser satisfies a second condition; the impeller is coaxially connected to the first cam , and is adapted for driving the first cam to rotate in the first direction under the impact of water flow in the first branch pipe ; characterized in that the washing machine also comprises a mixing chamber ; in that the detergent dispenser also comprises a first piston chamber and a first piston ; in that a plurality of first pawls are disposed on the first cam , and enable the first cam to rotate in a first direction; in that the first piston chamber is connected to the first liquid box and the mixing chamber separately; and in that the first piston is located in the first piston chamber, and is connected to the first cam , and when the first cam rotates in the first direction, the first piston reciprocates in the first piston chamber, to draw a first liquid in the first liquid box into the first piston chamber, and squeeze the first liquid drawn into the first piston chamber into the mixing chamber . <EOS>
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A skeletal muscle troponin activator for use in a method of reducing decline in slow vital capacity in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the skeletal muscle troponin activator, wherein the skeletal muscle troponin activator is 1-(2-(((3-fluoro-1-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclobutyl)methyl)amino)pyrimidin-5-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. <EOS>
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A medication injection pen, comprising: a housing; a dose set knob comprising an annular shoulder and a plurality of teeth extending axially in the proximal direction from the shoulder ; a setback member comprising an enlarged portion and a plurality of teeth extending axially in distal direction from the enlarged portion ; and a clicker body being ring-shaped and being disposed between said annular shoulder of said dose set knob and said enlarged portion of said setback member , said clicker body comprising a first set of teeth and a second set of teeth , said first set of teeth and said second set of teeth extending axially in opposite directions, the teeth of the first set of teeth having a slope that is opposite to that of the teeth of the second set of teeth, the teeth of said first set of teeth comprise a first sloped surface and a first non-sloped surface, and the teeth of said second set of teeth comprise a second sloped surface and a second non-sloped surface, said clicker body facilitating generating a tactile signal or clicking noise during dose setting and dose correcting; and a dose stop member for last dose management preventing the setting of a dose that is larger than the remaining amount of medication, wherein during dose setting, the dose set knob rotates relative to the setback member and therefore also relative to the dose stop member . a housing; a dose set knob comprising an annular shoulder and a plurality of teeth extending axially in the proximal direction from the shoulder ; a setback member comprising an enlarged portion and a plurality of teeth extending axially in distal direction from the enlarged portion ; and a clicker body being ring-shaped and being disposed between said annular shoulder of said dose set knob and said enlarged portion of said setback member , being ring-shaped and being disposed between said annular shoulder of said dose set knob and said enlarged portion of said setback member , said clicker body comprising a first set of teeth and a second set of teeth , said first set of teeth and said second set of teeth extending axially in opposite directions, the teeth of the first set of teeth having a slope that is opposite to that of the teeth of the second set of teeth, the teeth of said first set of teeth comprise a first sloped surface and a first non-sloped surface, and the teeth of said second set of teeth comprise a second sloped surface and a second non-sloped surface, said clicker body facilitating generating a tactile signal or clicking noise during dose setting and dose correcting; and said first set of teeth and said second set of teeth extending axially in opposite directions, the teeth of the first set of teeth having a slope that is opposite to that of the teeth of the second set of teeth, the teeth of said first set of teeth comprise a first sloped surface and a first non-sloped surface, and the teeth of said second set of teeth comprise a second sloped surface and a second non-sloped surface, said clicker body facilitating generating a tactile signal or clicking noise during dose setting and dose correcting; and a dose stop member for last dose management preventing the setting of a dose that is larger than the remaining amount of medication, wherein during dose setting, the dose set knob rotates relative to the setback member and therefore also relative to the dose stop member . <EOS>
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Method for operating a heating device having a heat generator (B), having a space heating mode (CHM), a domestic hot water mode (DWM) and a heat exchanger heating mode (HXM), • wherein during operation in the space heating mode (CHM), heating fluid is heated by the heat generator (B) and is conveyed to space heating radiators that are connected or connectable to the heating device , and/or • wherein during operation in the domestic hot water mode (DWM), heating fluid is heated and is conveyed to a domestic water heat exchanger , in particular integrated in the heating device , wherein domestic water flowing through the domestic water heat exchanger is heated, • wherein during operation in the heat exchanger heating mode (HXM), heating fluid is heated and is conveyed to the domestic water heat exchanger , wherein domestic water present in the domestic water heat exchanger is heated, in particular to a standby temperature, • wherein operation in the heat exchanger heating mode (HXM) takes place at a time not during operation in the domestic hot water mode (DWM), and ensuing from operation in the space heating mode (CHM), characterized in that operation in the heat exchanger heating mode (HXM) takes place as a function of a feed temperature of the heating fluid measured in/at the heat generator (B), and/or a progression of the feed temperature, beginning when a first temperature limit value is undershot and/or ending when a second temperature limit value is exceeded. • wherein during operation in the space heating mode (CHM), heating fluid is heated by the heat generator (B) and is conveyed to space heating radiators that are connected or connectable to the heating device , and/or • wherein during operation in the domestic hot water mode (DWM), heating fluid is heated and is conveyed to a domestic water heat exchanger , in particular integrated in the heating device , wherein domestic water flowing through the domestic water heat exchanger is heated, • wherein during operation in the heat exchanger heating mode (HXM), heating fluid is heated and is conveyed to the domestic water heat exchanger , wherein domestic water present in the domestic water heat exchanger is heated, in particular to a standby temperature, • wherein operation in the heat exchanger heating mode (HXM) takes place at a time not during operation in the domestic hot water mode (DWM), and ensuing from operation in the space heating mode (CHM), <EOS>
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A method by a first station, STA , in a wireless local area network, WLAN, system, comprising: transmitting a physical protocol data unit, PPDU, comprising an enhanced directional multi gigabit, EDMG, header A field and a training, TRN, field through a plurality of channels to a second STA , wherein the TRN field is differently configured based on first information included in the EDMG header A field; and performing beamforming training procedure on the plurality of channels with the second STA , based on the PPDU, wherein the EDMG header A field is duplicated for the plurality of channels, and wherein the TRN field is transmitted through a bonded channel being 4.32GHz channel when the first information is set to 0, and wherein the TRN field is transmitted through an aggregated channel being 2.16GHz+2.16GHz channel when the first information is set to 1. transmitting a physical protocol data unit, PPDU, comprising an enhanced directional multi gigabit, EDMG, header A field and a training, TRN, field through a plurality of channels to a second STA , wherein the TRN field is differently configured based on first information included in the EDMG header A field; and performing beamforming training procedure on the plurality of channels with the second STA , based on the PPDU, wherein the EDMG header A field is duplicated for the plurality of channels, and wherein the TRN field is transmitted through a bonded channel being 4.32GHz channel when the first information is set to 0, and wherein the TRN field is transmitted through an aggregated channel being 2.16GHz+2.16GHz channel when the first information is set to 1. <EOS>
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A method (400; 1300) of wireless communication at a serving cell (105-c) comprising: receiving a measurement report from a user equipment, UE (115-b); identifying a time stamp of the measurement report; determining (420; 1305) one or more parameters associated with a discovery reference signal, DRS, transmission window of a neighbor cell (105-d) based at least in part on the time stamp of the measurement report; and transmitting (425; 1310) a message that includes a DRS measurement timing configuration, DMTC, to the UE (115-b), wherein the DMTC is based at least in part on the one or more parameters associated with the DRS transmission window of the neighbor cell (105-d) thereby configuring the UE (105-b) to measure DRS from the serving cell (105-c) and the neighbor cell (105-d) within the DMTC window. receiving a measurement report from a user equipment, UE (115-b); identifying a time stamp of the measurement report; determining (420; 1305) one or more parameters associated with a discovery reference signal, DRS, transmission window of a neighbor cell (105-d) based at least in part on the time stamp of the measurement report; and transmitting (425; 1310) a message that includes a DRS measurement timing configuration, DMTC, to the UE (115-b), wherein the DMTC is based at least in part on the one or more parameters associated with the DRS transmission window of the neighbor cell (105-d) thereby configuring the UE (105-b) to measure DRS from the serving cell (105-c) and the neighbor cell (105-d) within the DMTC window. <EOS>
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A matrix-array optoelectronic device comprising: - an electrically insulating substrate (S) bearing, on one of its surfaces, a matrix array (MEI) of so-called bottom electrodes (EI); - an active structure (STA) arranged above said matrix-array of bottom electrodes, and suitable for detecting light radiation; - and at least one so-called upper electrode (ES) extending continuously above said active structure, said upper electrode being transparent to the light radiation emitted or detected by the active structure; also comprising at least one conductive element (C2) that is borne by the substrate without interposition of said active structure and that is connected to said upper electrode by at least one vertical interconnection (IV), said conductive element having an electrical resistivity lower than that of said upper electrode; of which said or each said vertical interconnection is made of a material having a work function of value adapted so that the application, across the upper electrode and at least the bottom electrodes that are closest to said vertical interconnection, of a potential difference that allows said active structure to detect said light radiation, causes the appearance of a potential barrier that prevents the injection of parasitic electrical charge into said bottom electrodes through the active structure, characterised in that the height of the potential barrier between the vertical interconnection (IV) and the active structure (STA) is at least 0.3 eV; and in that : - said vertical interconnection passes through and is in direct contact with said active structure; and - said or at least one said conductive element is arranged on a substrate region that is located within said matrix-array of bottom electrodes. - an electrically insulating substrate (S) bearing, on one of its surfaces, a matrix array (MEI) of so-called bottom electrodes (EI); - an active structure (STA) arranged above said matrix-array of bottom electrodes, and suitable for detecting light radiation; - and at least one so-called upper electrode (ES) extending continuously above said active structure, said upper electrode being transparent to the light radiation emitted or detected by the active structure; also comprising at least one conductive element (C2) that is borne by the substrate without interposition of said active structure and that is connected to said upper electrode by at least one vertical interconnection (IV), said conductive element having an electrical resistivity lower than that of said upper electrode; of which said or each said vertical interconnection is made of a material having a work function of value adapted so that the application, across the upper electrode and at least the bottom electrodes that are closest to said vertical interconnection, of a potential difference that allows said active structure to detect said light radiation, causes the appearance of a potential barrier that prevents the injection of parasitic electrical charge into said bottom electrodes through the active structure, characterised in that the height of the potential barrier between the vertical interconnection (IV) and the active structure (STA) is at least 0.3 eV; and in that : - said vertical interconnection passes through and is in direct contact with said active structure; and - said or at least one said conductive element is arranged on a substrate region that is located within said matrix-array of bottom electrodes. - said vertical interconnection passes through and is in direct contact with said active structure; and - said or at least one said conductive element is arranged on a substrate region that is located within said matrix-array of bottom electrodes. <EOS>
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A waveguide structure , wherein the waveguide structure is applicable to a straight waveguide part of an arrayed waveguide in a silicon-on-insulator-based arrayed waveguide grating; the waveguide structure comprises two first ends being disposed symmetrically to an axis of symmetry, and the first end is sequentially divided into a first region (A), a second region (B), and a third region (C) in a direction toward the axis of symmetry; and the waveguide structure comprises a first silicon substrate layer , a second silicon substrate layer , a first silicon dioxide layer , a second silicon dioxide layer , and a first silicon waveguide layer ; in the first region (A), the first silicon substrate layer , the second silicon substrate layer , the first silicon dioxide layer , the second silicon dioxide layer , and the first silicon waveguide layer are sequentially disposed; a width of the first silicon waveguide layer is a constant value; and an optical signal is transmitted at the first silicon waveguide layer ; in the second region (B), the second silicon substrate layer is etched as a first air layer ; the first silicon substrate layer , the first air layer , the first silicon dioxide layer , the second silicon dioxide layer , and the first silicon waveguide layer are sequentially disposed; a width of the first silicon waveguide layer gradually decreases in the direction toward the axis of symmetry; and the optical signal is gradually transmitted from the first silicon waveguide layer to a first ridge silicon dioxide waveguide layer that comprises the first silicon dioxide layer and the second silicon dioxide layer ; and in the third region (C), the second silicon substrate layer is etched as the first air layer ; the first silicon substrate layer , the first air layer , the first silicon dioxide layer , and the second silicon dioxide layer are sequentially disposed; a width of the first silicon waveguide layer is 0; and the optical signal is transmitted at the first ridge silicon dioxide waveguide layer that comprises the first silicon dioxide layer and the second silicon dioxide layer . <EOS>
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An engine brake for an internal combustion vehicle, which comprises an actuating lever , wherein the engine brake also comprises a control valve with a control slide valve , and a device for connecting the actuating lever to the control slide valve of the control valve , in which the actuating lever is configured as a pivot lever and is connected to the control slide valve by means of a springloaded coupling element (11 ; 16), characterized in that the coupling element (11; 16) comprises two legs (12, 13; 17, 18) oriented parallel to each other as well as a segment (15; 19) connecting the two legs (12, 13; 17, 18), and that the first leg (12; 17) of the coupling element (11; 16) is pivoted on the free end of the control slide valve and the second leg (13; 18) can be locked with the free end of the actuating lever , wherein the coupling element (11; 16) consists of a spring steel. <EOS>
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A transport device comprising: a carrier capable of advancing and retreating in a transport direction and capable of being lifted and lowered; a main pad coupled to the carrier and configured to suck a workpiece (W); a swinging member axially supported by the carrier so as to be able to swing around a swinging shaft ; a contact element configured to be lifted and lowered along with the carrier and come into contact with the workpiece (W); a first auxiliary pad supported by the swinging member at a position distal to the carrier as compared with the swinging shaft and configured to suck the workpiece (W), the first auxiliary pad being able to contract toward the workpiece (W); and a second auxiliary pad supported by the swinging member at a position proximal to the carrier as compared with the swinging shaft and configured to suck the workpiece (W), characterized in that the second auxiliary pad is able to contract toward the workpiece (W) by a stroke amount larger than a stroke amount of the first auxiliary pad . a carrier capable of advancing and retreating in a transport direction and capable of being lifted and lowered; a main pad coupled to the carrier and configured to suck a workpiece (W); a swinging member axially supported by the carrier so as to be able to swing around a swinging shaft ; a contact element configured to be lifted and lowered along with the carrier and come into contact with the workpiece (W); a first auxiliary pad supported by the swinging member at a position distal to the carrier as compared with the swinging shaft and configured to suck the workpiece (W), the first auxiliary pad being able to contract toward the workpiece (W); and a second auxiliary pad supported by the swinging member at a position proximal to the carrier as compared with the swinging shaft and configured to suck the workpiece (W), characterized in that the second auxiliary pad is able to contract toward the workpiece (W) by a stroke amount larger than a stroke amount of the first auxiliary pad . <EOS>
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