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Control logic (SLO) such that an air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV) which is configured as a separate household appliance can be controlled, in particular switched on and/or switched off, as a function of at least one state parameter (ZP) of a household dishwasher (GS), wherein the household dishwasher (GS) can be coupled via at least one direct or indirect communication connection (DKV, IKV) to the air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV) such that a switched-on operating phase (EB) of the air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV) correlates, considered chronologically, in particular partially or entirely coincides, considered chronologically, with an outflow operating phase (AP) of the household dishwasher (GS), in which process air (PL) flows out of the dishwasher cavity (SB) of the household dishwasher (GS), in particular into a living space, preferably a kitchen space (KR), in which the household dishwasher (GS) and the air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV) are provided together, and wherein the control logic (SLO) is configured such that via the at least one direct or indirect communication connection (DKV, IKV) at least one information signal (IS, IS2*), in particular a control signal (SS2*), can be transmitted to a communication unit (U2) of the air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV), which causes the air-extraction (AZ, AWE) and/or air-treatment device (LBV) to be in its switched-on operating state (EB) at least during a time period, in particular a starting time period, of an outflow operating phase (AP) of the household dishwasher (GS), during which process air (PL) flows out of the dishwasher cavity (SB) of the household dishwasher (GS), in particular into the living space, preferably the kitchen space (KR), or to have already changed into its switched-on operating state (EB) for a predeterminable period of time (ZV) before the starting time (tAPS) of the outflow operating phase (AP) of the household dishwasher (GS), and to maintain this operating state at least during a starting time period, in particular during the entire time period (TAP = tAPE - tAPS), of the outflow operating phase (AP) of the household dishwasher (GS). <EOS>
A method for the positioning of a cover disk with respect to an open impeller of a pump arranged in a pump housing comprising the following steps: - Step 1: Positioning of the cover disk and of the pump housing with respect to one another such that the cover disk comes into contact at the impeller and such that a desired spacing only has to be set in an axial direction between the cover disk and the impeller for reaching an end position of the cover disk ; - Step 2: Screwing in of a first adjustment bolt into a first threaded bore of the cover disk until a bolt end of the first adjustment bolt comes into contact with a contact surface of the pump housing , with the cover disk continuing to contact the impeller ; - Step 3: Application of an identifier at the cover disk or at the pump housing , said identifier characterizing a position of a first marking of the first adjustment bolt ; - Step 4: Screwing in of the first adjustment bolt until a second marking of the first adjustment bolt reaches the said identifier such that the desired spacing between the cover disk and the impeller is thereby set; and carrying out of the steps 2 to 4 for at least a second adjustment bolt, with the first and second adjustment bolts having like threads and with the first and second markings being arranged in a similar manner with respect to one another at the first and second adjustment bolts, and the first and second markings are made as notches at the periphery of the adjustment bolts and have different shapes. - Step 1: Positioning of the cover disk and of the pump housing with respect to one another such that the cover disk comes into contact at the impeller and such that a desired spacing only has to be set in an axial direction between the cover disk and the impeller for reaching an end position of the cover disk ; - Step 2: Screwing in of a first adjustment bolt into a first threaded bore of the cover disk until a bolt end of the first adjustment bolt comes into contact with a contact surface of the pump housing , with the cover disk continuing to contact the impeller ; - Step 3: Application of an identifier at the cover disk or at the pump housing , said identifier characterizing a position of a first marking of the first adjustment bolt ; - Step 4: Screwing in of the first adjustment bolt until a second marking of the first adjustment bolt reaches the said identifier such that the desired spacing between the cover disk and the impeller is thereby set; and <EOS>
A NO x absorber catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a lean burn engine comprising: a molecular sieve catalyst comprising a noble metal and a small pore molecular sieve, wherein the small pore molecular sieve contains the noble metal, and the noble metal comprises palladium; an oxygen storage material for protecting the molecular sieve catalyst; and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end; wherein the NOx absorber catalyst comprises a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer comprises the oxygen storage material, and the second layer comprises the molecular sieve catalyst, and wherein the first layer is disposed on a second layer. a molecular sieve catalyst comprising a noble metal and a small pore molecular sieve, wherein the small pore molecular sieve contains the noble metal, and the noble metal comprises palladium; an oxygen storage material for protecting the molecular sieve catalyst; and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end; <EOS>
A surgical drape comprising a tacky layer to be incised or punctured with a surgical tool, the tacky layer having a tacky surface to be brought into contact with a region including a surgery site of a living body, characterized in that the surgical drape has a Young's modulus in the range of 0.1 to 5.0 MPa or less, and in that the surgical drape has a piercing strength in a thickness direction of 4.0 N or less. <EOS>
Pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of terlipressin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in treating ascites in a subject, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is configured as a tablet or capsule comprising about 10 mg to about 30 mg of terlipressin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and is administered orally thereby treating the subject. <EOS>
A device, comprising: a substrate (101; 201; 301); a sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302) over the substrate (101; 201; 301), the sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302) having an airgap (105; 205; 305); a first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) over the sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302), the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) comprising a structure over the airgap (105; 205; 305) and separated from a bulk portion (109; 309) of the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) by trenches (108; 208; 308), the trenches (108; 208; 308) extending to the airgap (105; 205; 305); a dielectric layer (106; 206, 206b; 306) over the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303); a second solid-state material layer over the dielectric layer (106; 206a, 206b; 306) such that the second solid-state material layer covers the trenches . a substrate (101; 201; 301); a sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302) over the substrate (101; 201; 301), the sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302) having an airgap (105; 205; 305); a first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) over the sacrificial material layer (102; 202; 302), the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) comprising a structure over the airgap (105; 205; 305) and separated from a bulk portion (109; 309) of the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303) by trenches (108; 208; 308), the trenches (108; 208; 308) extending to the airgap (105; 205; 305); a dielectric layer (106; 206, 206b; 306) over the first solid-state material layer (103; 203; 303); a second solid-state material layer over the dielectric layer (106; 206a, 206b; 306) such that the second solid-state material layer covers the trenches . <EOS>
A synchronization method of a communication network, the synchronization method comprising: monitoring (S610) a connection state of second communication nodes that are synchronized using a synchronization signal provided through a first communication node to which a synchronization source is connected; determining (S620) whether the number of the connected second communication nodes exceeds a reference value according to a result of the monitoring; and switching (S630) a synchronization mode of at least one second communication node when the number of the second communication nodes exceeds a reference value. monitoring (S610) a connection state of second communication nodes that are synchronized using a synchronization signal provided through a first communication node to which a synchronization source is connected; determining (S620) whether the number of the connected second communication nodes exceeds a reference value according to a result of the monitoring; and switching (S630) a synchronization mode of at least one second communication node when the number of the second communication nodes exceeds a reference value. <EOS>
A method of wireless communications at a UE, comprising: receiving a configuration of a protocol data unit, PDU, session, wherein the configuration does not identify a default data radio bearer, DRB, of the PDU session and a quality of service, QoS, flow of the PDU session does not have a QoS flow to DRB mapping rule configured; characterized by subsequent to a period elapsing after receiving the configuration, determining if the configuration still holds; when the configuration still holds : when a DRB of the PDU session that contains a QoS flow associated with a default QoS rule is configured to use uplink service data adaptation protocol, SDAP, headers, mapping the QoS flow to the DRB; and when the DRB of the PDU session that contains the QoS flow associated with the default QoS rule is not configured to use uplink SDAP headers, mapping the QoS flow to another DRB that does not contain a guaranteed bit rate, GBR, QoS flow and is configured to use uplink SDAP headers. receiving a configuration of a protocol data unit, PDU, session, wherein the configuration does not identify a default data radio bearer, DRB, of the PDU session and a quality of service, QoS, flow of the PDU session does not have a QoS flow to DRB mapping rule configured; characterized by subsequent to a period elapsing after receiving the configuration, determining if the configuration still holds; when the configuration still holds : when a DRB of the PDU session that contains a QoS flow associated with a default QoS rule is configured to use uplink service data adaptation protocol, SDAP, headers, mapping the QoS flow to the DRB; and when the DRB of the PDU session that contains the QoS flow associated with the default QoS rule is not configured to use uplink SDAP headers, mapping the QoS flow to another DRB that does not contain a guaranteed bit rate, GBR, QoS flow and is configured to use uplink SDAP headers. when a DRB of the PDU session that contains a QoS flow associated with a default QoS rule is configured to use uplink service data adaptation protocol, SDAP, headers, mapping the QoS flow to the DRB; and when the DRB of the PDU session that contains the QoS flow associated with the default QoS rule is not configured to use uplink SDAP headers, mapping the QoS flow to another DRB that does not contain a guaranteed bit rate, GBR, QoS flow and is configured to use uplink SDAP headers. <EOS>
Lawnmower system, having at least one autonomous lawnmower that comprises at least one energy storage unit (14a; 14c; 14e), and having at least one base station at least for supplying energy to the energy storage unit (14a; 14c; 14e) in at least one state, wherein the autonomous lawnmower or the base station has at least two flat contact charging elements (18a, 20a; 18b, 20b; 18c, 20c; 18d, 20d; 18e, 20e; 18f, 20f; 18g, 20g; 18h, 20h), wherein the at least two flat contact charging elements are intended to enable a charging docking process of the autonomous lawnmower on the base station in an angular range of more than 15°, wherein the angular range runs from a longitudinal axis of at least one of the at least two flat contact charging elements, wherein in each case 50% of the angular range extends from the longitudinal axis in two opposing directions, characterized by at least one activation unit that is intended to activate at least one maximum charging voltage in at least one charging position of the autonomous lawnmower in relation to the base station depending on at least one characteristic variable, wherein, for this purpose, the autonomous lawnmower and the base station each comprise at least one wireless communication unit that is intended for bidirectional transmission of electronic data or digital signals. <EOS>
A coupled output inductor for a current doubler output of a power converter, comprising: a ferromagnetic core ; and wire wrapped around the ferromagnetic core; and further comprising at least one ferromagnetic path for control of leakage flux, wherein the leakage flux is at least mostly contained within the at least one ferromagnetic path; and characterised in that the at least one ferromagnetic path comprises a shielding surrounding the ferromagnetic core and the wire, wherein the shielding is composed of a ferromagnetic material . a ferromagnetic core ; and wire wrapped around the ferromagnetic core; and further comprising at least one ferromagnetic path for control of leakage flux, wherein the leakage flux is at least mostly contained within the at least one ferromagnetic path; and characterised in that the at least one ferromagnetic path comprises a shielding surrounding the ferromagnetic core and the wire, wherein the shielding is composed of a ferromagnetic material . <EOS>
A compound of general formula (I): wherein R represents H or an alkyl group; wherein at the positions of the dotted lines there is independently either a single bond, a C=C double bond or a cyclopropane ring; and wherein the compound comprises at least one cyclopropane ring; or a mixture of the above compounds; or a stereoisomer of the above compounds or a mixture of these stereoisomers. R represents H or an alkyl group; wherein at the positions of the dotted lines there is independently either a single bond, a C=C double bond or a cyclopropane ring; and wherein the compound comprises at least one cyclopropane ring; or a mixture of the above compounds; or a stereoisomer of the above compounds or a mixture of these stereoisomers. <EOS>
A control method, the method being applied to a power system , the power system comprising a power battery , a permanent magnet motor , and an inverter , wherein the method comprising: obtaining (S201) a battery cell temperature of the power battery ; and sending (S202) a first control signal to the inverter when the battery cell temperature meets a preset power battery heating condition, wherein the first control signal is configured to control the inverter to convert a current provided by the power battery into an alternating current with a randomly changing frequency, and the alternating current with a randomly changing frequency is configured to supply power to the permanent magnet motor ; being the method characterized in that before the sending a first control signal to the inverter , the method further comprises: generating (S302) a plurality of set frequencies randomly, and determining duration of each set frequency according to each set frequency; determining (S303) a reference value sequence of a d-axis component according to the set frequencies and the duration of each set frequency, and setting a reference value sequence of a q-axis component to a zero sequence; and generating (S304) the first control signal according to the reference value sequence of the d-axis component, the reference value sequence of the q-axis component, and a motor parameter of the permanent magnet motor . obtaining (S201) a battery cell temperature of the power battery ; and sending (S202) a first control signal to the inverter when the battery cell temperature meets a preset power battery heating condition, wherein the first control signal is configured to control the inverter to convert a current provided by the power battery into an alternating current with a randomly changing frequency, and the alternating current with a randomly changing frequency is configured to supply power to the permanent magnet motor ; being the method characterized in that before the sending a first control signal to the inverter , the method further comprises: generating (S302) a plurality of set frequencies randomly, and determining duration of each set frequency according to each set frequency; determining (S303) a reference value sequence of a d-axis component according to the set frequencies and the duration of each set frequency, and setting a reference value sequence of a q-axis component to a zero sequence; and generating (S304) the first control signal according to the reference value sequence of the d-axis component, the reference value sequence of the q-axis component, and a motor parameter of the permanent magnet motor . generating (S302) a plurality of set frequencies randomly, and determining duration of each set frequency according to each set frequency; determining (S303) a reference value sequence of a d-axis component according to the set frequencies and the duration of each set frequency, and setting a reference value sequence of a q-axis component to a zero sequence; and generating (S304) the first control signal according to the reference value sequence of the d-axis component, the reference value sequence of the q-axis component, and a motor parameter of the permanent magnet motor . <EOS>
A method operational in a wireless device , the method comprising: wirelessly sending speaker-specific audio signals from the wireless device to one or more external loudspeakers , each speaker-specific audio signal adapted to be played back at a corresponding external loudspeaker to achieve a surround sound experience, characterized in that : the method comprises ascertaining a relative location of a target user with respect to the wireless device and the one or more external loudspeakers , where the location of the target user relative to the wireless device is arbitrary; and the surround sound experience is aimed at the ascertained location of the target user . wirelessly sending speaker-specific audio signals from the wireless device to one or more external loudspeakers , each speaker-specific audio signal adapted to be played back at a corresponding external loudspeaker to achieve a surround sound experience, characterized in that : the method comprises ascertaining a relative location of a target user with respect to the wireless device and the one or more external loudspeakers , where the location of the target user relative to the wireless device is arbitrary; and the surround sound experience is aimed at the ascertained location of the target user . the method comprises ascertaining a relative location of a target user with respect to the wireless device and the one or more external loudspeakers , where the location of the target user relative to the wireless device is arbitrary; and the surround sound experience is aimed at the ascertained location of the target user . <EOS>
A computing system , comprising: at least one processor ; and memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor, wherein the instructions, when executed, cause the computing system to: detect a set of processes that authenticate to the computing system using a certificate; generate process/certificate usage data identifying each of the processes in the set of processes and representing historical usage of the certificate by the set of processes to authenticate themselves to the computing system ; generate a certificate-specific usage model representing the process/certificate usage data ; detect that a given process is attempting to authenticate to the computing system using the certificate; determine whether the attempted authentication is anomalous based on the certificate-specific usage model ; if so, generate a certificate usage anomaly signal indicative of the anomalous attempted authentication; and generate an alert control signal to generate a near real time alert based on the certificate usage anomaly signal. at least one processor ; and memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor, wherein the instructions, when executed, cause the computing system to: detect a set of processes that authenticate to the computing system using a certificate; generate process/certificate usage data identifying each of the processes in the set of processes and representing historical usage of the certificate by the set of processes to authenticate themselves to the computing system ; generate a certificate-specific usage model representing the process/certificate usage data ; detect that a given process is attempting to authenticate to the computing system using the certificate; determine whether the attempted authentication is anomalous based on the certificate-specific usage model ; if so, generate a certificate usage anomaly signal indicative of the anomalous attempted authentication; and generate an alert control signal to generate a near real time alert based on the certificate usage anomaly signal. detect a set of processes that authenticate to the computing system using a certificate; generate process/certificate usage data identifying each of the processes in the set of processes and representing historical usage of the certificate by the set of processes to authenticate themselves to the computing system ; generate a certificate-specific usage model representing the process/certificate usage data ; detect that a given process is attempting to authenticate to the computing system using the certificate; determine whether the attempted authentication is anomalous based on the certificate-specific usage model ; if so, generate a certificate usage anomaly signal indicative of the anomalous attempted authentication; and generate an alert control signal to generate a near real time alert based on the certificate usage anomaly signal. <EOS>
Method for surface treating an object, characterised in that it comprises the following steps: - Immersion of said object in a solution comprising an acid or a mixture of acids, and having a pH of between 0 and 6, in order to impregnate the surface of said object; - Removal of said object from said acid solution; - Heating of said object at a temperature of between 50°C and the melting temperature of said object, until desired surface properties in terms of shine and roughness are obtained. - Immersion of said object in a solution comprising an acid or a mixture of acids, and having a pH of between 0 and 6, in order to impregnate the surface of said object; - Removal of said object from said acid solution; - Heating of said object at a temperature of between 50°C and the melting temperature of said object, until desired surface properties in terms of shine and roughness are obtained. <EOS>
A process for performing simultaneous substitution and crosslinking of a polysaccharide via its hydroxyl functional groups, in an aqueous reaction medium, comprising the following steps: - A polysaccharide is placed in an aqueous reaction medium, the polysaccharide is chosen from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid and salts thereof, chitosan, cellulose, and derivatives thereof; - It is brought into the presence of at least one precursor of the substituent, the precursor is chosen from the group consisting of compounds comprising a single reactive functional group being chosen from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted vinyl, substituted or unsubstituted epoxide, substituted or unsubstituted allyl, ketone, aldehyde, thiocyanate, halide, isocyanate, halosilicon, nitrile and sultone functional groups; - It is brought into the presence of a crosslinking agent ; - The substituted and crosslinked polysaccharide is obtained and isolated characterized in that the process is performed in the presence of a basic or acidic catalyst at a concentration between 3.16 × 10 -7 and 0.32 mol/L, and at a temperature of less than 60°C. - A polysaccharide is placed in an aqueous reaction medium, the polysaccharide is chosen from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid and salts thereof, chitosan, cellulose, and derivatives thereof; - It is brought into the presence of at least one precursor of the substituent, the precursor is chosen from the group consisting of compounds comprising a single reactive functional group being chosen from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted vinyl, substituted or unsubstituted epoxide, substituted or unsubstituted allyl, ketone, aldehyde, thiocyanate, halide, isocyanate, halosilicon, nitrile and sultone functional groups; - It is brought into the presence of a crosslinking agent ; - The substituted and crosslinked polysaccharide is obtained and isolated characterized in that the process is performed in the presence of a basic or acidic catalyst at a concentration between 3.16 × 10 -7 and 0.32 mol/L, and at a temperature of less than 60°C. <EOS>
A base station apparatus comprising a transmission unit configured to: transmit Cell-specific Reference Signal, CRS, assistance information to a terminal apparatus, wherein the CRS assistance information includes information related to a physical cell ID, information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and information related to a multimedia broadcast multicast service single frequency network, MBSFN, subframe; the information related to a physical cell ID, the information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and the information related to an MBSFN subframe are used to mitigate CRS interference from neighboring cells, and are configured for a primary cell and a secondary cell; and the primary cell and the secondary cell are used for carrier aggregation, wherein optional information of the CRS assistance information configured for the secondary cell is different from that of the CRS assistance information configured for the primary cell, wherein at least one of the information related to a physical cell ID, the information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and the information related to an MBSFN subframe, which are configured for the primary cell, is not configured for the secondary cell. transmit Cell-specific Reference Signal, CRS, assistance information to a terminal apparatus, wherein the CRS assistance information includes information related to a physical cell ID, information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and information related to a multimedia broadcast multicast service single frequency network, MBSFN, subframe; the information related to a physical cell ID, the information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and the information related to an MBSFN subframe are used to mitigate CRS interference from neighboring cells, and are configured for a primary cell and a secondary cell; and the primary cell and the secondary cell are used for carrier aggregation, wherein optional information of the CRS assistance information configured for the secondary cell is different from that of the CRS assistance information configured for the primary cell, wherein at least one of the information related to a physical cell ID, the information related to a number of antenna ports for a cell-specific reference signal, CRS, and the information related to an MBSFN subframe, which are configured for the primary cell, is not configured for the secondary cell. <EOS>
A method for producing a fiber-reinforced pressure container, characterized by the steps of 1) producing a pressure container blank, wherein the pressure container blank has at least one liner made of plastic and a cylindrical pipe operatively connected thereto, wherein the cylindrical pipe is produced separately, wherein the cylindrical pipe is at most partially cured; 2) overwrapping the pressure container blank. 1) producing a pressure container blank, wherein the pressure container blank has at least one liner made of plastic and a cylindrical pipe operatively connected thereto, wherein the cylindrical pipe is produced separately, wherein the cylindrical pipe is at most partially cured; 2) overwrapping the pressure container blank. <EOS>
Rack module for forming a support column by stacking at least two rack modules, the rack module comprising - at least one site for receiving a device for administering a medical product, this site comprising at least one plug (112, 112', 112") for electric power supply of the administering device and for data transfer; - an inlet connector (114, 115, 114', 115', 114", 115") and an outlet connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") for connecting two successive modules to each other, power and data transfer lines connecting the inlet connector to the plug (112, 112', 112") of the sites on the one hand side and the outlet connector on the other hand side, characterized in that the inlet connector or the outlet connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") is movable between a stocking position and a connected position, the movable connector being called mobile connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") and the other connector (114, 115, 114', 115', 114", 115") being called second connector, wherein, when a second module is placed over or under the module, the mobile connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") in the connected position is in connection with the second connector of a second module placed over or under the module, and further characterized in that means are provided for making the mobile connector pass from the stocking position to the connected position by swivelling in a plane perpendicular to the plugging-in direction of the mobile connector and of the second connector of the second module. - at least one site for receiving a device for administering a medical product, this site comprising at least one plug (112, 112', 112") for electric power supply of the administering device and for data transfer; - an inlet connector (114, 115, 114', 115', 114", 115") and an outlet connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") for connecting two successive modules to each other, power and data transfer lines connecting the inlet connector to the plug (112, 112', 112") of the sites on the one hand side and the outlet connector on the other hand side, characterized in that the inlet connector or the outlet connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") is movable between a stocking position and a connected position, the movable connector being called mobile connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") and the other connector (114, 115, 114', 115', 114", 115") being called second connector, wherein, when a second module is placed over or under the module, the mobile connector (121, 122, 121', 122', 121", 122") in the connected position is in connection with the second connector of a second module placed over or under the module, and further characterized in that means are provided for making the mobile connector pass from the stocking position to the connected position by swivelling in a plane perpendicular to the plugging-in direction of the mobile connector and of the second connector of the second module. <EOS>
A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment, UE , comprising: receiving information indicating whether a power measurement is permitted on a non-anchor carrier; and selectively performing the power measurement on at least one of the non-anchor carrier or an anchor carrier based at least in part on the information indicating whether the power measurement is permitted on the non-anchor carrier, wherein selectively performing the power measurement on at least one of the non-anchor carrier or the anchor carrier comprises: performing the power measurement on the non-anchor carrier based at least in part on the UE being in a relaxed monitoring state with regard to the anchor carrier. receiving information indicating whether a power measurement is permitted on a non-anchor carrier; and selectively performing the power measurement on at least one of the non-anchor carrier or an anchor carrier based at least in part on the information indicating whether the power measurement is permitted on the non-anchor carrier, wherein selectively performing the power measurement on at least one of the non-anchor carrier or the anchor carrier comprises: performing the power measurement on the non-anchor carrier based at least in part on the UE being in a relaxed monitoring state with regard to the anchor carrier. <EOS>
Arrangement for vertically introducing an elongate, flexible element, such as a drainage element, in particular a drainage ribbon, into a subsoil , comprising a king post and an elongate hollow mandrel that is slideably guided along the king post in its longitudinal direction between a retracted position in which the mandrel extends above the subsoil and an extended position in which the mandrel penetrates the subsoil , wherein the elongate, flexible element is fed through the hollow mandrel , characterized in that the mandrel comprises a permanent section and respective replacement section at the end of the mandrel , wherein the permanent section comprises a first elongate and hollow mandrel profile and a mandrel drive , and wherein the replacement section comprises a second elongate and hollow mandrel profile that is attached to the end of the first mandrel profile , a bottom face at the bottom end of the second mandrel profile , a push bar that is slideably guided inside the second mandrel profile in its elongate direction between a retracted position with respect to the bottom face and an extended position in which it projects downwards from the bottom face , and a spring that biases the push bar towards its extended position, wherein the mandrel drive comprises an hydraulic drive cylinder that is mounted to the first mandrel profile , and a drive cable that extends through the hollow mandrel and that is at one end operatively connected with the hydraulic drive cylinder and that is at the opposite end operatively connected with the push bar by means of a releasable coupling . <EOS>
A device for removing the solvent from solvent-containing flexographic printing plates , comprising a plurality of receptacles for at least one flexographic printing plate in each case; comprising a heating unit for heating air; comprising a unit for moving the heated air past flexographic printing plates accommodated in the plurality of receptacles so that the heated air picks up solvent from the flexographic printing plates , and a unit for changing the direction of the air flow past the plurality of receptacles; and comprising means for withdrawing so as to withdraw the solvent from the air again. comprising a plurality of receptacles for at least one flexographic printing plate in each case; comprising a heating unit for heating air; comprising a unit for moving the heated air past flexographic printing plates accommodated in the plurality of receptacles so that the heated air picks up solvent from the flexographic printing plates , and a unit for changing the direction of the air flow past the plurality of receptacles; and comprising means for withdrawing so as to withdraw the solvent from the air again. <EOS>
An anti-freeze agent containing propane-1,3-diol, ethanol, and water, wherein the mass ratio of propane-1,3-diol : ethanol : water is 35-45 : 12-16 : 40-50. <EOS>
A method for detecting motion in the vicinity of an automotive system using a camera mounted to the automotive system, comprising: using the camera to capture video frames; selecting an array of a plurality of target sampling points in each video frame; measuring intensity levels at the plurality of target sampling points; with a first filtering circuit, filtering the measured intensity levels to generate a first filtered output at the target sampling points, including using a long average filter to produce a long term average value, wherein the long average filter outputs a brightness level that is averaged over a first duration; with a second filtering circuit, filtering the measured intensity levels to generate a second filtered output at the target sampling points, including using a short average filter to produce a short term average value, wherein the short average filter outputs a brightness level that is averaged over a second duration that is shorter than the first duration; sensing motion in the vicinity of the automotive system based on the first and second filtered outputs, including computing a difference between the first and second filtered outputs; comparing the computed difference to a predetermined threshold to determine whether a given target sampling point in the plurality of target sampling points has been activated; and in response to detecting that a particular sequence of target sampling points has been activated, determining that another vehicle is approaching the automotive system. using the camera to capture video frames; selecting an array of a plurality of target sampling points in each video frame; measuring intensity levels at the plurality of target sampling points; with a first filtering circuit, filtering the measured intensity levels to generate a first filtered output at the target sampling points, including using a long average filter to produce a long term average value, wherein the long average filter outputs a brightness level that is averaged over a first duration; with a second filtering circuit, filtering the measured intensity levels to generate a second filtered output at the target sampling points, including using a short average filter to produce a short term average value, wherein the short average filter outputs a brightness level that is averaged over a second duration that is shorter than the first duration; sensing motion in the vicinity of the automotive system based on the first and second filtered outputs, including computing a difference between the first and second filtered outputs; comparing the computed difference to a predetermined threshold to determine whether a given target sampling point in the plurality of target sampling points has been activated; and in response to detecting that a particular sequence of target sampling points has been activated, determining that another vehicle is approaching the automotive system. <EOS>
An air conditioning system comprising a single compressor and a plurality of heat exchanger modules , each heat exchanger module being equipped with an oil/gas separator configured to receive an oil/gas mixture from the compressor and to feed separated gas to the respective heat exchanger module; each oil/gas separator comprising a duct having an inlet for receiving the oil/gas mixture, the duct having an inner surface providing a bend or series of bends extending at least partially in a horizontal direction, the duct providing at least partial separation of the oil/gas mixture, in use, by both gravitational and centrifugal oil collection onto the inner surface , and the duct being arranged to deliver gas and collected oil into a centrifuging cylinder providing an internal impingement surface, an upper gas outlet , and a lower oil outlet , the cylinder having an internal diameter of less than 180 mm; the air conditioning system further comprising a gas/oil manifold, wherein the gas/oil manifold communicates with the duct of each separator. each heat exchanger module being equipped with an oil/gas separator configured to receive an oil/gas mixture from the compressor and to feed separated gas to the respective heat exchanger module; each oil/gas separator comprising a duct having an inlet for receiving the oil/gas mixture, the duct having an inner surface providing a bend or series of bends extending at least partially in a horizontal direction, the duct providing at least partial separation of the oil/gas mixture, in use, by both gravitational and centrifugal oil collection onto the inner surface , and the duct being arranged to deliver gas and collected oil into a centrifuging cylinder providing an internal impingement surface, an upper gas outlet , and a lower oil outlet , the cylinder having an internal diameter of less than 180 mm; the air conditioning system further comprising a gas/oil manifold, wherein the gas/oil manifold communicates with the duct of each separator. <EOS>
A sheet-like material comprising: a nonwoven fabric including a microfiber having an average single fiber diameter of 0.3 to 7 um; and an elastomer resin, wherein a polymer constituting the microfiber is a polyester obtained from a dicarboxylic acid and/or an ester-forming derivative thereof and a diol, a component derived from 1,2-propanediol is contained at 1 to 500 ppm in the polyester, and characterized in that the elastomer resin is a polyurethane resin (D) including a copolymerized polycarbonate diol (A1) that includes a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a1) having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a2) having 8 to 20 carbon atoms and that has a molar ratio of the alkanediol (a2) to a total number of moles of the alkanediol (a1) and the alkanediol (a2) of 50 to 95 mol%, an organic diisocyanate (B), and a monomer (C)as a chain extender, as constituent monomers. a nonwoven fabric including a microfiber having an average single fiber diameter of 0.3 to 7 um; and an elastomer resin, wherein a polymer constituting the microfiber is a polyester obtained from a dicarboxylic acid and/or an ester-forming derivative thereof and a diol, a component derived from 1,2-propanediol is contained at 1 to 500 ppm in the polyester, and characterized in that the elastomer resin is a polyurethane resin (D) including a copolymerized polycarbonate diol (A1) that includes a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a1) having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a2) having 8 to 20 carbon atoms and that has a molar ratio of the alkanediol (a2) to a total number of moles of the alkanediol (a1) and the alkanediol (a2) of 50 to 95 mol%, an organic diisocyanate (B), and a monomer (C)as a chain extender, as constituent monomers. <EOS>
A method for detecting anomalies in a water distribution system composed of a network of nodes, said method comprising: - parametrizing a hydraulic model of the water distribution system with a set of values of control variables characterizing the network and its output at the nodes; - using sensors on the network to acquire observations of a subset of state variables at first time references; - identifying at least one target entity where to change the values of control variables based on at least said observations; - changing the set of values of control variables using a stepwise adjustment of the control variables and a break criterion based on residue values of the state variables; - performing a classification of at least one entity of the network in a state according to the set of control variables. - parametrizing a hydraulic model of the water distribution system with a set of values of control variables characterizing the network and its output at the nodes; - using sensors on the network to acquire observations of a subset of state variables at first time references; - identifying at least one target entity where to change the values of control variables based on at least said observations; - changing the set of values of control variables using a stepwise adjustment of the control variables and a break criterion based on residue values of the state variables; - performing a classification of at least one entity of the network in a state according to the set of control variables. <EOS>
An artificial atom for being included in a metamaterial, the artificial atom comprising: a first coiling unit that coils up a first space, wherein the first coiling unit is formed by connecting a plurality of channels in series where a wave propagates along a zigzag path, and wherein wave propagation directions of neighboring channels in the plurality of channels are different; and a second coiling unit that coils up a second space and that is connected with the first coiling unit , wherein the second coiling unit is formed by connecting a plurality of channels in series where a wave propagates along a zigzag path, and wherein wave propagation directions of neighboring channels in the plurality of channels are different; and wherein the first and second coiling units are disposed in a way the first coiling unit corresponds to the second coiling unit if rotated 90° relative to a center point of the artificial atom, and one end of each of the first and second coiling units is disposed at the center point. a first coiling unit that coils up a first space, wherein the first coiling unit is formed by connecting a plurality of channels in series where a wave propagates along a zigzag path, and wherein wave propagation directions of neighboring channels in the plurality of channels are different; and a second coiling unit that coils up a second space and that is connected with the first coiling unit , wherein the second coiling unit is formed by connecting a plurality of channels in series where a wave propagates along a zigzag path, and wherein wave propagation directions of neighboring channels in the plurality of channels are different; and wherein the first and second coiling units are disposed in a way the first coiling unit corresponds to the second coiling unit if rotated 90° relative to a center point of the artificial atom, and one end of each of the first and second coiling units is disposed at the center point. <EOS>
A wireless communication apparatus comprising: a control unit that is configured to acquire group information, which is information about each wireless communication apparatus belonging to a group of apparatuses that share network connection rights to a predetermined network, from a group management database of a management system via a Selected Home Operator, SHO , to which the wireless communication apparatus is connected based on a connection right, wherein the SHO is a communication control apparatus managed by a wireless operator that provides wireless connection services, wherein the group has at least a group ID and a group password assigned thereto, and to cause a display unit to display a group list display screen based on the acquired group information; an accepting unit that is configured to accept a transfer operation by a user to transfer the connection right from the wireless communication apparatus to which the connection right to connect to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to a second wireless communication apparatus to which the connection right is not set, wherein the second wireless communication apparatus is selected by the user as the transfer destination from the group list display screen; and wherein the control unit is configured to, when the transfer operation is accepted, transmit a transfer request that requests the connection right to be transferred from the wireless communication apparatus to the second wireless communication apparatus, via the management system , with information (221-227) included in the transfer request, the information being used for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication apparatus with predetermined data in the wireless communication apparatus, wherein the transfer request further includes the group password and the group ID. a control unit that is configured to acquire group information, which is information about each wireless communication apparatus belonging to a group of apparatuses that share network connection rights to a predetermined network, from a group management database of a management system via a Selected Home Operator, SHO , to which the wireless communication apparatus is connected based on a connection right, wherein the SHO is a communication control apparatus managed by a wireless operator that provides wireless connection services, wherein the group has at least a group ID and a group password assigned thereto, and to cause a display unit to display a group list display screen based on the acquired group information; an accepting unit that is configured to accept a transfer operation by a user to transfer the connection right from the wireless communication apparatus to which the connection right to connect to a predetermined network using wireless communication is set to a second wireless communication apparatus to which the connection right is not set, wherein the second wireless communication apparatus is selected by the user as the transfer destination from the group list display screen; and wherein the control unit is configured to, when the transfer operation is accepted, transmit a transfer request that requests the connection right to be transferred from the wireless communication apparatus to the second wireless communication apparatus, via the management system , with information (221-227) included in the transfer request, the information being used for synchronizing data in the second wireless communication apparatus with predetermined data in the wireless communication apparatus, wherein the transfer request further includes the group password and the group ID. <EOS>
A memory apparatus , comprising: a memory configured to receive a memory clock; and a single stage logic gate configured to generate the memory clock from a reference clock, the memory clock being a gated clock and having a wider pulse width than the reference clock, wherein the single stage logic gate comprises a pull-up circuit configured to pull-up the memory clock, and a pull-down circuit coupled to pull-down the memory clock, wherein the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit are configured to be controlled by the reference clock, a delayed reference clock, and a gating signal; wherein the single stage logic gate is further configured to enable the reference clock and the delayed reference clock to control the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit in response to one logic state of the gating signal, and enable one of the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit in response to another logic state of the gating signal independent of the reference clock and the delayed reference clock, wherein the pull-up circuit , the pull-down circuit and the enabling in response to the logic states of the gating signal implement the logic function of the single stage logic gate and are configured to introduce a single stage of delay. a memory configured to receive a memory clock; and a single stage logic gate configured to generate the memory clock from a reference clock, the memory clock being a gated clock and having a wider pulse width than the reference clock, wherein the single stage logic gate comprises a pull-up circuit configured to pull-up the memory clock, and a pull-down circuit coupled to pull-down the memory clock, wherein the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit are configured to be controlled by the reference clock, a delayed reference clock, and a gating signal; wherein the single stage logic gate is further configured to enable the reference clock and the delayed reference clock to control the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit in response to one logic state of the gating signal, and enable one of the pull-up circuit and the pull-down circuit in response to another logic state of the gating signal independent of the reference clock and the delayed reference clock, wherein the pull-up circuit , the pull-down circuit and the enabling in response to the logic states of the gating signal implement the logic function of the single stage logic gate and are configured to introduce a single stage of delay. <EOS>
A piezoelectric thin film element comprising a first electrode, a second electrode and one or more piezoelectric thin films there between wherein the first electrode is a platinum metal electrode having an average grain size greater than 50 nm and wherein a piezoelectric thin film adjacent the platinum metal electrode comprises a laminate having a plurality of piezoelectric thin film layers wherein a piezoelectric thin film layer contacting the platinum metal electrode comprises lead zirconate titanate (PZT) of composition at or about PbZr x Ti 1-x O 3 where 0 < x ≤ 0.60 and has a degree of pseudo cubic orientation greater than or equal to 90%. <EOS>
A planarization processing device for planarization processing in a catalyst-aided chemical processing with high precision at the atomic level, comprising: a first planarization processing section (SP1) that includes: a first holding means that holds one of a workpiece (W) and a catalyst body having a catalyst layer at least on a surface thereof, a second holding means that holds the other of the workpiece (W) and the catalyst body and brings the surface thereof into contact with or proximal to a surface of the one of the workpiece (W) and the catalyst body , and a first guide member that causes the second holding means to move in a direction parallel to the other surface of the workpiece (W) or the catalyst body at least by an amount that makes possible planarization based on a catalytic reaction; at least one weight section (SP2); and a primary driver (PD) that reciprocates the second holding means of the first planarization processing section (SP1) and the weight section (SP2) in a single plane in opposite phases in opposite directions along the first guide member in such a way that vibration-causing forces arising from reaction forces during movement thereof are attenuated overall. a first holding means that holds one of a workpiece (W) and a catalyst body having a catalyst layer at least on a surface thereof, a second holding means that holds the other of the workpiece (W) and the catalyst body and brings the surface thereof into contact with or proximal to a surface of the one of the workpiece (W) and the catalyst body , and a first guide member that causes the second holding means to move in a direction parallel to the other surface of the workpiece (W) or the catalyst body at least by an amount that makes possible planarization based on a catalytic reaction; at least one weight section (SP2); and a primary driver (PD) that reciprocates the second holding means of the first planarization processing section (SP1) and the weight section (SP2) in a single plane in opposite phases in opposite directions along the first guide member in such a way that vibration-causing forces arising from reaction forces during movement thereof are attenuated overall. <EOS>
A method for recording a custodial chain to a tamper-resistant blockchain structure for preventing unauthorised or counterfeit packages being inserted into an existing aggregated package; said method comprising defining or identifying a first element and assigning a first element identifier to the first element; associating the first element identifier physically with the first element; defining or identifying a second element and assigning a second element identifier to the second element; associating the second element identifier physically with the second element; aggregating at least the first element and the second element physically as an aggregated element and assigning an aggregated element identifier to the aggregated element; said aggregated element identifier containing at least said first element identifier and said second element identifier; defining an aggregated element record which includes the aggregated element identifier and at least the first element identifier and the second element identifier; recording the aggregated element identifier, the first element identifier and the second element identifier in said aggregated element record, as records in the blockchain structure; associating a sub element with each element identifier; the sub element containing data related to the element identifier and its passage along the custodial chain; wherein the sub element includes rules created by an originator of the element; whereby any change to the data in any aggregated element record results in a new copy of the aggregated element record being stored in the blockchain structure as well as the aggregated element record before the change; and whereby anomalies in the aggregated element records in the blockchain structure are identified and any aggregated element record with an identified anomaly is replicated in a node according to the test 'is transaction valid according to a majority of users' of the blockchain structure. defining or identifying a first element and assigning a first element identifier to the first element; associating the first element identifier physically with the first element; defining or identifying a second element and assigning a second element identifier to the second element; associating the second element identifier physically with the second element; aggregating at least the first element and the second element physically as an aggregated element and assigning an aggregated element identifier to the aggregated element; said aggregated element identifier containing at least said first element identifier and said second element identifier; defining an aggregated element record which includes the aggregated element identifier and at least the first element identifier and the second element identifier; recording the aggregated element identifier, the first element identifier and the second element identifier in said aggregated element record, as records in the blockchain structure; associating a sub element with each element identifier; the sub element containing data related to the element identifier and its passage along the custodial chain; wherein the sub element includes rules created by an originator of the element; whereby any change to the data in any aggregated element record results in a new copy of the aggregated element record being stored in the blockchain structure as well as the aggregated element record before the change; and whereby anomalies in the aggregated element records in the blockchain structure are identified and any aggregated element record with an identified anomaly is replicated in a node according to the test 'is transaction valid according to a majority of users' of the blockchain structure. <EOS>
A laser including an optical system, the optical system comprising: a concave input mirror and a flat output mirror together defining a laser cavity; an input optical source, comprising a pump laser, for projecting an input beam along an optical axis into the laser cavity, the input beam having a Gaussian beam profile; and an optical element located within the laser cavity and having a first cone refractive element configured to create a cone refracted beam from the input beam, the cone refractive element comprising a rare earth ion doped biaxial crystal cut in the direction to enable conical refraction, and the crystal having an entrance facet, wherein the output mirror reflects the cone reflected beam back through the first cone refractive element thereby applying a phase shift to the cone refractive beam and reconstructing the input beam, such that the reconstructed beam has substantially the same Gaussian beam profile as the input beam, and wherein the pump laser is focused on the entrance facet of the crystal. a concave input mirror and a flat output mirror together defining a laser cavity; an input optical source, comprising a pump laser, for projecting an input beam along an optical axis into the laser cavity, the input beam having a Gaussian beam profile; and an optical element located within the laser cavity and having a first cone refractive element configured to create a cone refracted beam from the input beam, the cone refractive element comprising a rare earth ion doped biaxial crystal cut in the direction to enable conical refraction, and the crystal having an entrance facet, wherein the output mirror reflects the cone reflected beam back through the first cone refractive element thereby applying a phase shift to the cone refractive beam and reconstructing the input beam, such that the reconstructed beam has substantially the same Gaussian beam profile as the input beam, and wherein the pump laser is focused on the entrance facet of the crystal. <EOS>
Optical article comprising: - at least an ophthalmic lens comprising: - a substrate , - a first layer comprising liquid crystals, said layer being disposed on at least part of the substrate, - a first and a second electrode made of a conductive material and disposed on opposite sides of the first layer, - a voltage source electrically connected to the first and second electrodes, the voltage source being configured to control an orientation of the liquid crystals depending on the voltage applied between the first and second electrodes, wherein: - the ophthalmic lens further comprises a second layer made of photoconductive material placed between the first and second electrodes , and - the optical article further comprises a light projector configured to project a light pattern on the second layer of the ophthalmic lens, said second layer being locally conductive when illuminated by the light pattern, said light pattern corresponding to a pattern of refractive index modification to be induced by the liquid crystals of the first layer. - at least an ophthalmic lens comprising: - a substrate , - a first layer comprising liquid crystals, said layer being disposed on at least part of the substrate, - a first and a second electrode made of a conductive material and disposed on opposite sides of the first layer, - a substrate , - a first layer comprising liquid crystals, said layer being disposed on at least part of the substrate, - a first and a second electrode made of a conductive material and disposed on opposite sides of the first layer, - a voltage source electrically connected to the first and second electrodes, the voltage source being configured to control an orientation of the liquid crystals depending on the voltage applied between the first and second electrodes, - the ophthalmic lens further comprises a second layer made of photoconductive material placed between the first and second electrodes , and - the optical article further comprises a light projector configured to project a light pattern on the second layer of the ophthalmic lens, said second layer being locally conductive when illuminated by the light pattern, said light pattern corresponding to a pattern of refractive index modification to be induced by the liquid crystals of the first layer. <EOS>
A light emitting device comprising: a self-supporting light emitting element including an active region sandwiched between an N-type region and a P-type region, with conductive pads on a surface of the light emitting element that are coupled to the N-type and P-type regions, and an optical element that receives light emitted from the light emitting element and emits light through one or more light emitting surfaces, wherein the light emitting device is a discrete self-supporting device, and the surface that includes the conductive pads forms an external surface of the light emitting device to facilitate coupling of the discrete device to an external source of power, characterized in that , the light emitting element includes a conductive layer between the conductive pads and the N-type an P-type regions that is sufficiently thick so as to provide self-support to the light emitting element . a self-supporting light emitting element including an active region sandwiched between an N-type region and a P-type region, with conductive pads on a surface of the light emitting element that are coupled to the N-type and P-type regions, and an optical element that receives light emitted from the light emitting element and emits light through one or more light emitting surfaces, wherein the light emitting device is a discrete self-supporting device, and the surface that includes the conductive pads forms an external surface of the light emitting device to facilitate coupling of the discrete device to an external source of power, characterized in that , the light emitting element includes a conductive layer between the conductive pads and the N-type an P-type regions that is sufficiently thick so as to provide self-support to the light emitting element . <EOS>
Wall structure with noise damping insulation properties, for an air intake manifold of a gas turbine , comprising first means for mechanically supporting an outer sheet , which separates the spaces on both sides of the wall in an airtight manner, and further comprising second means (25, 34-36) for establishing noise damping insulation between the spaces on both sides of the wall, whereby said second means (25, 34-36) is secured to said first means , and said second means (25, 34-36) is integrated in said first means ; the first means comprising a plurality of I-beams , which are arranged in a common plane with their webs oriented perpendicular to said common plane, the outer sheet is secured to a first one of the flanges of the I-beams , and said second means comprising the space between the I-beams being filled with a noise damping insulation material ; wherein the noise damping insulation material is enclosed between said outer sheet and perforated sheets , which are secured to a second one of the flanges of the I-beams ; the wall structure being characterised in that the I-beams and the outer sheet are made of a carbon steel and the perforated sheets are made of stainless steel, and in that intermediate strips of stainless steel are provided between the perforated sheets and the second one of the flanges of the I-beams . <EOS>
A communications cable comprising: a communications carrying medium; and a jacket surrounding said communications carrying medium, wherein said jacket is formed of a polymer having a microencapsulated ammonium octamolybdate (AOM) additive therein. a communications carrying medium; and a jacket surrounding said communications carrying medium, wherein said jacket is formed of a polymer having a microencapsulated ammonium octamolybdate (AOM) additive therein. <EOS>
- Medical instrument for taking a tissue sample in the body, whereby the instrument is composed of at least two tubes which fit into each other, respectively an inner tube and an outer tube , the inner tube being slideably and rotatably mounted in the outer tube , whereby the inner tube possesses a distal end which in its extension is provided with a cutting and rotationally penetrating spiral and a proximal end to turn the spiral in the tissue to be sampled and the outer tube possesses a distal end with a cutting edge to cut loose the tissue in the spiral by sliding the outer tube over the spiral , wherein both tubes over at least an overlapping axial length (C) of 30 cm are executed flexibly bendable because over said length the tubes are provided with one or more grooves which extend through the wall of the tubes and which open upon torsion in one direction and thus increase the bendability relative to the resting position without torsion and close upon torsion in the other direction, such that the torsional rigidity is maximal or increases to a maximum with an increasing torsional force for drawing the cutting spiral like a cork screw into the tissue to be sampled upon rotation of the spiral . <EOS>
A vehicle engine compartment assembly, comprising two upper longitudinal beams and a front subframe disposed under the upper longitudinal beams , wherein the vehicle engine compartment assembly further comprises two middle longitudinal beams and two connecting supporting members , each middle longitudinal beam is disposed between one of the upper longitudinal beams and the front subframe , and each connecting supporting member is connected to one of the middle longitudinal beams , one of the upper longitudinal beams and the front subframe ; the vehicle engine compartment assembly further comprises two energy absorbing boxes and a bumper beam , the energy absorbing boxes are disposed in the front of the upper longitudinal beam and the bumper beam is disposed in the front of the energy absorbing boxes , it is characterized in that a front portion of the upper longitudinal beams protrude out beyond the middle longitudinal beams along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the front portion of the upper longitudinal beams protruding out the middle longitudinal beams and an energy absorbing boxes of the vehicle are located side by side, seen from a side view of the vehicle engine compartment assembly, an end of the upper longitudinal beam crosses with the connecting supporting member and the middle longitudinal beam , a gap is defined between the other end of the upper longitudinal beam and the middle longitudinal beam , an end of the longitudinal bar is adjacent to the connecting supporting member and the middle longitudinal beam , a gap is defined between the other end of the longitudinal bar and the middle longitudinal beam , the other end of the longitudinal bar and the other end of the upper longitudinal beam are at opposites of the middle longitudinal beam . <EOS>
An optical measurement device for measuring turbidity of a liquid sample by measuring scattered light (L2) scattered by the liquid sample, the optical measurement device comprising: a cell that accommodates the liquid sample; a transmitted light measurement light source arranged to irradiate the liquid sample in the cell with light for measuring transmitted light; a scattered light measurement light source arranged to irradiate the liquid sample in the cell with light for measuring scattered light; a photodetector configured to detect transmitted light (L1) of the light for measuring transmitted light and scattered light (L2) of the light for measuring scattered light; and a reflection mirror to cause the light for measuring transmitted light to be directed to the photodetector , wherein the scattered light measurement light source is configured to emit the light for measuring scattered light toward a post-reflection optical path that is an optical path of the light for transmitted light reflected by the reflection mirror and directed to the photodetector so that the light for measuring scattered light intersects the post-reflection optical path at a predetermined angle, characterized in that the reflection mirror is provided in the cell and is arranged to reflect the light for measuring transmitted light in the cell . a cell that accommodates the liquid sample; a transmitted light measurement light source arranged to irradiate the liquid sample in the cell with light for measuring transmitted light; a scattered light measurement light source arranged to irradiate the liquid sample in the cell with light for measuring scattered light; a photodetector configured to detect transmitted light (L1) of the light for measuring transmitted light and scattered light (L2) of the light for measuring scattered light; and a reflection mirror to cause the light for measuring transmitted light to be directed to the photodetector , wherein the scattered light measurement light source is configured to emit the light for measuring scattered light toward a post-reflection optical path that is an optical path of the light for transmitted light reflected by the reflection mirror and directed to the photodetector so that the light for measuring scattered light intersects the post-reflection optical path at a predetermined angle, characterized in that the reflection mirror is provided in the cell and is arranged to reflect the light for measuring transmitted light in the cell . <EOS>
An undercut processing mechanism that is attached to and used in a fixed die or a movable die of a forming mold for molding a molded product (P) having an undercut portion (P1, P1a, P1b), the undercut processing mechanism comprising: a sliding piece having a molding core for forming the undercut portion; a holder provided to the fixed die or the movable die, the holder having a guide configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core is detached from the undercut portion; and a retaining piece slidably accommodated in the holder and slidably engaged with the sliding piece, wherein the holder and the retaining piece are configured such that one of the holder and the retaining piece is allowed to advance/retract relative to the other thereof, the sliding piece and the retaining piece have engagement units that are slidably engaged with each other, the engagement unit of the retaining piece includes a first engagement element and a second engagement element formed contiguously to the first engagement element, the first engagement element is configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core is detached from the undercut portion, and the second engagement element is configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core completely detached from the undercut portion moves away from the molded product, or to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core in a process of being detached from the undercut portion continues being detached from the undercut portion and moves away from the molded product, thus enabling the molding core to be detached from the undercut portion and move away from the molded product. a sliding piece having a molding core for forming the undercut portion; a holder provided to the fixed die or the movable die, the holder having a guide configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core is detached from the undercut portion; and a retaining piece slidably accommodated in the holder and slidably engaged with the sliding piece, wherein the holder and the retaining piece are configured such that one of the holder and the retaining piece is allowed to advance/retract relative to the other thereof, the sliding piece and the retaining piece have engagement units that are slidably engaged with each other, the engagement unit of the retaining piece includes a first engagement element and a second engagement element formed contiguously to the first engagement element, the first engagement element is configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core is detached from the undercut portion, and the second engagement element is configured to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core completely detached from the undercut portion moves away from the molded product, or to guide the sliding piece so that the molding core in a process of being detached from the undercut portion continues being detached from the undercut portion and moves away from the molded product, thus enabling the molding core to be detached from the undercut portion and move away from the molded product. <EOS>
A gradient coil assembly for a magnetic resonance examination system and comprising: a primary transverse gradient coil having primary windings on a primary cylindrical surface, a shield coil of the primary transverse gradient coil having shield windings that are shaped as saddle coils on a shield cylindrical surface, the shield cylindrical surface located radially outward relative to the primary cylindrical surface, a conical end-flange surface between the primary cylindrical surface and the shield cylindrical surface at their adjacent axial ends, interconnecting winding portions between the primary windings and the shield windings disposed on the conical end-flange surface and serially connecting at least some of the shield windings to some of the primary windings, characterised in that the shield coil is provided with a recessed patch of electrical conductors located radially inward relative to the shield cylindrical surface, wherein the conductors of the recessed patch are connected in series with some of the windings of the shield coil, close to the recessed patch, wherein the windings of the recessed patch that are connected to windings of the shield coil near the patch are connected in series to some of the electrical conductors of the primary transverse gradient coil. a primary transverse gradient coil having primary windings on a primary cylindrical surface, a shield coil of the primary transverse gradient coil having shield windings that are shaped as saddle coils on a shield cylindrical surface, the shield cylindrical surface located radially outward relative to the primary cylindrical surface, a conical end-flange surface between the primary cylindrical surface and the shield cylindrical surface at their adjacent axial ends, interconnecting winding portions between the primary windings and the shield windings disposed on the conical end-flange surface and serially connecting at least some of the shield windings to some of the primary windings, characterised in that the shield coil is provided with a recessed patch of electrical conductors located radially inward relative to the shield cylindrical surface, wherein the conductors of the recessed patch are connected in series with some of the windings of the shield coil, close to the recessed patch, wherein the windings of the recessed patch that are connected to windings of the shield coil near the patch are connected in series to some of the electrical conductors of the primary transverse gradient coil. <EOS>
A delivery device for delivering an implantable leadless pacing device , the delivery device comprising: an outer tubular member including an outer tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; an intermediate tubular member coaxially and slidingly disposed within the outer tubular member lumen , the intermediate tubular member including an intermediate tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; an inner tubular member coaxially and slidingly disposed within the intermediate tubular member lumen , the inner tubular member including an inner tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; a distal holding section extending distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member , the distal holding section defining a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device ; characterized by a deployment funnel secured relative to the distal end of the inner tubular member , the deployment funnel moveable between an advanced position in which the deployment funnel extends distally within the distal holding section and a retracted position in which the deployment funnel is seated within a proximal portion of the distal holding section ; the deployment funnel configured to permit fluid flow from the distal end of the intermediate tubular member lumen into the distal holding section when the deployment funnel is in the retracted position. an outer tubular member including an outer tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; an intermediate tubular member coaxially and slidingly disposed within the outer tubular member lumen , the intermediate tubular member including an intermediate tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; an inner tubular member coaxially and slidingly disposed within the intermediate tubular member lumen , the inner tubular member including an inner tubular member lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof; a distal holding section extending distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member , the distal holding section defining a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device ; characterized by a deployment funnel secured relative to the distal end of the inner tubular member , the deployment funnel moveable between an advanced position in which the deployment funnel extends distally within the distal holding section and a retracted position in which the deployment funnel is seated within a proximal portion of the distal holding section ; the deployment funnel configured to permit fluid flow from the distal end of the intermediate tubular member lumen into the distal holding section when the deployment funnel is in the retracted position. <EOS>
An apparatus for depositing poly(p-xylylene) onto a component , the apparatus comprising: - a radio-frequency electrical power supply configured to operate at a frequency between 1 and 100 MHz; - a deposition chamber ; - a platen disposed inside the deposition chamber and comprising an electrically conductive material, wherein the platen is electrically connected to the electrical power supply and configured to support a component ; - an electrode, either disposed in the deposition chamber or defined by the deposition chamber wherein the electrode is electrically insulated from the platen ; - a pyrolysis oven , comprising a first heating element configured to heat the pyrolysis oven to a first elevated temperature sufficient to cause pyrolysis of a poly(p-xylylene) dimer; - a vaporiser oven , comprising a second heating element configured to heat the vaporiser oven to a second elevated temperature sufficient to cause evaporation of the poly(p-xylylene) dimer; - a first feed means comprising a conduit which extends between the pyrolysis oven and the deposition chamber and being configured to feed a poly(p-xylylene) monomer to the platen ; and - a second feed means comprising a conduit which extends between the vaporiser oven and the pyrolysis oven and being configured to feed the poly(p-xylylene) dimer into the pyrolysis oven , wherein (i) the platen is configured to support a component comprising an electrically conductive material and the electrical power supply is configured to apply electrical power to the electrically conductive component supported by the platen at a power of between 0.0001 Watts/cm 2 and 10 Watt/cm 2 such that a plasma is generated that surrounds the component and ionizes and/or activates the poly(p-xylylene) monomer; or wherein (ii) the platen is configured to support a component consisting of an electrically insulating material and the platen comprises a plate configured to receive the component thereon and the electrical power supply is configured to apply electrical power to the platen at a power of between 0.0001 Watts/cm 2 and 10 Watt/cm 2 such that an electrical field is generated, which is able to penetrate through the component and to create a plasma that surrounds the component and ionizes and/or activates the poly(p-xylylene) monomer. - a radio-frequency electrical power supply configured to operate at a frequency between 1 and 100 MHz; - a deposition chamber ; - a platen disposed inside the deposition chamber and comprising an electrically conductive material, wherein the platen is electrically connected to the electrical power supply and configured to support a component ; - an electrode, either disposed in the deposition chamber or defined by the deposition chamber wherein the electrode is electrically insulated from the platen ; - a pyrolysis oven , comprising a first heating element configured to heat the pyrolysis oven to a first elevated temperature sufficient to cause pyrolysis of a poly(p-xylylene) dimer; - a vaporiser oven , comprising a second heating element configured to heat the vaporiser oven to a second elevated temperature sufficient to cause evaporation of the poly(p-xylylene) dimer; - a first feed means comprising a conduit which extends between the pyrolysis oven and the deposition chamber and being configured to feed a poly(p-xylylene) monomer to the platen ; and - a second feed means comprising a conduit which extends between the vaporiser oven and the pyrolysis oven and being configured to feed the poly(p-xylylene) dimer into the pyrolysis oven , <EOS>
Low SAFA fat composition for use in an aerated emulsion, such as a filling cream, wherein the composition comprises less than 35% by weight of SAFA based on the total weight of fatty acid residues; wherein the composition comprises from 2-8 % by weight C12:0 and from 12-15% by weight C16:0; and wherein the composition is whippable to a stable cream with water without the addition of stabilizers. <EOS>
A method performed by a receiving security edge protection proxy element provided in a first network operatively coupled to a second network in a communication system, wherein the receiving security edge protection proxy element is operatively coupled to a sending security edge protection proxy element of the second network, the method comprising: receiving a message at the receiving security edge protection proxy element from the sending security edge protection proxy element ; detecting, at the receiving security edge protection proxy element , one or more error conditions associated with the received message; and determining, at the receiving security edge protection proxy element , one or more error handling actions to be taken in response to the one or more detected error conditions, wherein one of said one or more error handling actions comprises: sending a message by the receiving security edge protection proxy element to the sending security edge protection proxy element , wherein the message comprises instructions to trigger renegotiation of a security mechanism with the sending security edge protection proxy element using different security parameters. receiving a message at the receiving security edge protection proxy element from the sending security edge protection proxy element ; detecting, at the receiving security edge protection proxy element , one or more error conditions associated with the received message; and determining, at the receiving security edge protection proxy element , one or more error handling actions to be taken in response to the one or more detected error conditions, wherein one of said one or more error handling actions comprises: sending a message by the receiving security edge protection proxy element to the sending security edge protection proxy element , wherein the message comprises instructions to trigger renegotiation of a security mechanism with the sending security edge protection proxy element using different security parameters. <EOS>
Method for controlling a linking reaction in a solution in proximity of a first electrode , wherein - said linking reaction is the formation of a covalent bond, and - for controlling said linking reaction the pH of said solution is altered locally in the proximity of said electrode by applying an electrolysis-inducing electrical current to said solution via said first electrode , and - a spatially structured hydrogel is formed by said linking reaction, wherein said hydrogel is formed by local inhibition of said linking reaction. - said linking reaction is the formation of a covalent bond, and - for controlling said linking reaction the pH of said solution is altered locally in the proximity of said electrode by applying an electrolysis-inducing electrical current to said solution via said first electrode , and - a spatially structured hydrogel is formed by said linking reaction, wherein said hydrogel is formed by local inhibition of said linking reaction. <EOS>
A polyamide multifilament having a single-filament fineness of 0.8 dtex to 7 dtex, a strength of 7.5 cN/dtex to 8.5 cN/dtex, and a knot strength of 6.0 cN/dtex to 7.5 cN/dtex, wherein the strength and the knot strength are measured by the methods of the description. <EOS>
An Fc variant of a parent Fc domain, wherein said Fc variant comprises a serine at position 434 and a leucine at position 428, wherein numbering is according to the EU index in Kabat et al., wherein the parent Fc domain is an IgG1 Fc domain of SEQ ID NO:1, IgG2 Fc domain of SEQ ID NO:2, or IgG4 Fc domain of SEQ ID NO:4 and wherein the variant comprises up to five amino acid modifications compared to the parent Fc domain. <EOS>
Pneumatic vehicle tire wherein the sidewall consists at least partly of a sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture comprising - 20 to 80 phr of natural rubber and/or synthetic polyisoprene, - 20 to 80 phr of at least one polybutadiene functionalized for attachment to silica and end group-modified with a silane sulfide, and - 20 to 50 phr of at least one silica with a CTAB surface area (to ASTM D 3765) of 50 to 130 m 2 /g and a nitrogen surface area (BET surface area) (to DIN ISO 9277 and DIN 66132) of 60 to 140 m 2 /g. - 20 to 80 phr of natural rubber and/or synthetic polyisoprene, - 20 to 80 phr of at least one polybutadiene functionalized for attachment to silica and end group-modified with a silane sulfide, and - 20 to 50 phr of at least one silica with a CTAB surface area (to ASTM D 3765) of 50 to 130 m 2 /g and a nitrogen surface area (BET surface area) (to DIN ISO 9277 and DIN 66132) of 60 to 140 m 2 /g. <EOS>
A gear pump , comprising a front plate , a gear plate and a rear plate ; a drive shaft having a drive gear ; an arbor having a driven gear engaged with the drive gear ; first and second bearings disposed in the gear plate , the first and second bearings each having a first opening for receiving the drive shaft and a second opening for receiving the arbor ; wherein the rear plate has first and second drain ports disposed adjacent to respective ends of the drive shaft and the arbor ; and wherein the arbor has a longitudinal opening therethrough that runs the full length of the arbor such that pumped media that passes between the first bearing and an outer surface of the arbor in a first direction is directed to the second drain port via the longitudinal opening in a second direction different from the first direction. <EOS>
A stationary charging system for charging a battery mounted in a vehicle with direct-current charging power generated from alternating-current input power, comprising: a power unit for generating the direct-current charging power from the alternating-current input power; a plurality of charging units that constitute the power unit ; a control unit for controlling the charging units ; and a CAN communication line for allowing data exchange between the control unit and the charging units , wherein the direct-current charging power is the sum of the output power provided by the charging units , the charging units being configured to conduct fault diagnosis on themselves to create charging unit status data concerning results of the fault diagnosis, and to transmit the charging unit status data to the control unit , and the control unit being configured to classify the charging units into a plurality of charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3), each charging unit being part of only one charging unit group, and to change the output statuses of the charging units for each of the charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) upon reception of the charging unit status data indicative of a fault, such that the charging units that constitute the same charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) are rendered into the same output status, wherein, when there is a fault in one of the charging units that constitute the same charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3), the control unit changes output statuses of the other charging units without a fault in the charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) in accordance with the status of the charging unit with the fault, and the output state includes a state of halt in output and a state in which the output current value of the charging unit is decreased, wherein the alternating-current input power is three-phase alternating-current power, and the charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) each consist of any three of the charging units to which an arbitrary one of the three phases of the alternating-current power is inputted. a power unit for generating the direct-current charging power from the alternating-current input power; a plurality of charging units that constitute the power unit ; a control unit for controlling the charging units ; and a CAN communication line for allowing data exchange between the control unit and the charging units , wherein the direct-current charging power is the sum of the output power provided by the charging units , the charging units being configured to conduct fault diagnosis on themselves to create charging unit status data concerning results of the fault diagnosis, and to transmit the charging unit status data to the control unit , and the control unit being configured to classify the charging units into a plurality of charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3), each charging unit being part of only one charging unit group, and to change the output statuses of the charging units for each of the charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) upon reception of the charging unit status data indicative of a fault, such that the charging units that constitute the same charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) are rendered into the same output status, wherein, when there is a fault in one of the charging units that constitute the same charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3), the control unit changes output statuses of the other charging units without a fault in the charging unit group (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) in accordance with the status of the charging unit with the fault, and the output state includes a state of halt in output and a state in which the output current value of the charging unit is decreased, wherein the alternating-current input power is three-phase alternating-current power, and the charging unit groups (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) each consist of any three of the charging units to which an arbitrary one of the three phases of the alternating-current power is inputted. <EOS>
A method of charging a battery, the method comprising: determining an internal state of the battery based on an electrochemical model to which an aging parameter of the battery is applied; determining an aging rate coefficient based on the internal state and the aging parameter; predicting an aging rate of the battery based on modeling a change in the aging rate coefficient according to aging of the battery ; comparing the predicted aging rate and a target aging rate; and charging the battery based on one of a current charging limit condition and a new charging limit condition, in response to the comparison. determining an internal state of the battery based on an electrochemical model to which an aging parameter of the battery is applied; determining an aging rate coefficient based on the internal state and the aging parameter; predicting an aging rate of the battery based on modeling a change in the aging rate coefficient according to aging of the battery ; comparing the predicted aging rate and a target aging rate; and charging the battery based on one of a current charging limit condition and a new charging limit condition, in response to the comparison. <EOS>
A water dispenser, comprising: a main body ; a rotator being rotatable in a horizontal direction in the main body , a water discharger protruding from one side of the rotator to provide water to a user, a rotation guide rail having a predetermined curvature within the main body , a rotation guide protrusion provided in the rotator and slidably coupled to the rotation guide rail to guide rotation of the rotator , a support within the main body to support the rotator , a filter installation portion on a front surface of the support for detachably installation of filters, an operation module rotated simultaneously with the water discharger when the water discharger is rotated, and a connector provided in each of the operation module and the rotator connecting the rotator and the operation module such that the operation module and the rotator are rotated together. a main body ; a rotator being rotatable in a horizontal direction in the main body , a water discharger protruding from one side of the rotator to provide water to a user, a rotation guide rail having a predetermined curvature within the main body , a rotation guide protrusion provided in the rotator and slidably coupled to the rotation guide rail to guide rotation of the rotator , a support within the main body to support the rotator , a filter installation portion on a front surface of the support for detachably installation of filters, an operation module rotated simultaneously with the water discharger when the water discharger is rotated, and a connector provided in each of the operation module and the rotator connecting the rotator and the operation module such that the operation module and the rotator are rotated together. <EOS>
Coupling with an electrical coupling for coupling two rail vehicles, in which the electrical coupling is provided with a coupling housing , with connectors and sockets for connecting electrical cables of rail vehicles, and with a pivotable closure cover for sealing enclosure of the connectors or sockets and in an open position in coupled state of the electrical coupling, whereby a tilting device is provided for pivoting the closure cover , which is configured so that the closure cover is tiltable and with its closure surface approximately perpendicular or perpendicular to a contact surface of the coupling housing surrounding the connectors or sockets can apply pressure all round, whereby the tilting device has at least one support arm holding the closure cover , which is arranged at least approximately perpendicular or perpendicular to the closure cover and is mounted to be pivotable about an axis and to be displaceable in its longitudinal direction, characterised in that the support arm is connected to a lever arm pivotable about a pivot point on the coupling housing of an angle lever and actuating element linked to the latter, whereby this lever arm with its pivot point is so arranged, that the support arm with the closure cover can be pivoted preferably 90° in the closing or open position and can apply pressure approximately perpendicular or perpendicular to the contact surface . <EOS>
A power supply system comprising a main management unit intended to be connected to a main power source and a reserve management unit intended to be connected to energy storage means , the main management unit and the reserve management unit being arranged to be connected to each other by a high voltage wire , a low voltage wire and a control wire , the main management unit comprising application means suitable for selectively applying a high voltage to the control wire or a low voltage to the control wire in order to transmit a discharge activation signal or a discharge deactivation signal to the reserve management unit, the reserve management unit comprising charge means suitable for charging the energy storage means through the high voltage wire and the low voltage wire, and discharge means suitable for discharging the energy storage means through the high voltage wire and the low voltage wire when the reserve management unit receives the discharge activation signal and for stopping the discharge when the reserve management unit receives the discharge deactivation signal. <EOS>