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A vasculature closure device, comprising: an expandable support frame deployable within a vessel; and a sealing membrane at least partially supported by the support frame; wherein the support frame provides shape and support to the sealing membrane along at least a portion of a periphery of the sealing membrane; wherein, upon expanding the support frame within the vessel, the support frame is configured to intraluminally move the sealing membrane against a puncture site existing in a wall of the vessel; wherein the device has a longitudinal axis and a radial axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; wherein the device is configured for rolling and unrolling along the longitudinal axis generally aligned with and extending along a length of a lumen of the vessel; and wherein the sealing membrane comprises an area of excess membrane, characterized in that the area of excess membrane comprises one or more folds configured to allow extension of the area of excess membrane along the radial axis of the device to facilitate coupling of the sealing membrane to the wall of the vessel. an expandable support frame deployable within a vessel; and a sealing membrane at least partially supported by the support frame; wherein the support frame provides shape and support to the sealing membrane along at least a portion of a periphery of the sealing membrane; wherein, upon expanding the support frame within the vessel, the support frame is configured to intraluminally move the sealing membrane against a puncture site existing in a wall of the vessel; wherein the device has a longitudinal axis and a radial axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; wherein the device is configured for rolling and unrolling along the longitudinal axis generally aligned with and extending along a length of a lumen of the vessel; and wherein the sealing membrane comprises an area of excess membrane, characterized in that the area of excess membrane comprises one or more folds configured to allow extension of the area of excess membrane along the radial axis of the device to facilitate coupling of the sealing membrane to the wall of the vessel.
Process for producing gas diffusion electrodes for fuel cells which have at least one electrically conductive support and at least one noble-metal-containing catalytic layer on the support, wherein platinum-containing particles and non-metallic, conductive graphite-, titanium-, cobalt-and/or tungsten-containing particles are alternately applied by physical vapour deposition to the electrically conductive support for creating the catalytic layer, characterized in that, during the alternating application of platinum-containing particles and of graphite-containing particles, particles containing oxidation forms of titanium or tungsten are additionally applied in alternation by physical vapour deposition to form a catalytic layer having a plurality of alternating sublayers.
A device for distilling a liquid with - at least one mirror surface (24, 24a, 124) for focusing solar radiation onto an absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) which can be filled at least partly with the liquid, wherein the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) is provided for taking up energy from solar radiation and for evaporating the liquid, - at least one first condensation tube (22, 22a, 122) for condensing the evaporated liquid, wherein the first condensation tube (22, 22a, 122) is disposed at a distance from the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) and is coupled with this by at least one distillation bridge (20, 20a, 120), characterized in that a transparent sleeve (16, 16a, 116) is provided which is coupled thermally with the condensation tube (22, 22a, 122) and surrounds the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114), wherein a space (18, 18a, 118) remains between the sleeve (16, 16a, 116) and the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114). - at least one mirror surface (24, 24a, 124) for focusing solar radiation onto an absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) which can be filled at least partly with the liquid, wherein the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) is provided for taking up energy from solar radiation and for evaporating the liquid, - at least one first condensation tube (22, 22a, 122) for condensing the evaporated liquid, wherein the first condensation tube (22, 22a, 122) is disposed at a distance from the absorber tube (14, 14a, 114) and is coupled with this by at least one distillation bridge (20, 20a, 120),
Method for manufacturing a device for monitoring balance, comprising the steps of - providing a carrier plate shaped like a shoe insole, - fixing strain gauges (3a-d) onto the carrier plate, - fixing a central electronic unit onto the carrier plate, and - connecting the strain gauges (3a-d) and the central electronic unit with each other with conduits, - forming a flange adapted for providing flexible support to the carrier plate along a circumference of the carrier plate, and - providing in the central electronic unit a neural network-based algorithm for determining a position of a centre of gravity of a body, operating on the basis of signals of the strain gauges (3a-d), wherein the neural network-based algorithm is trained by - applying pressure forces to the carrier plate at several places thereof by utilizing pressure pins arranged in a grid pattern for the application of the pressure forces, and exerting pressure forces of at least three different magnitudes with each pressure pin, - measuring the signals of the strain gauges (3a-d) resulting from the deformation caused by the pressure forces; and - utilizing the thus obtained measurement data as training data for the neural network-based algorithm. - providing a carrier plate shaped like a shoe insole, - fixing strain gauges (3a-d) onto the carrier plate, - fixing a central electronic unit onto the carrier plate, and - connecting the strain gauges (3a-d) and the central electronic unit with each other with conduits, - forming a flange adapted for providing flexible support to the carrier plate along a circumference of the carrier plate, and - providing in the central electronic unit a neural network-based algorithm for determining a position of a centre of gravity of a body, operating on the basis of signals of the strain gauges (3a-d), - applying pressure forces to the carrier plate at several places thereof by utilizing pressure pins arranged in a grid pattern for the application of the pressure forces, and exerting pressure forces of at least three different magnitudes with each pressure pin, - measuring the signals of the strain gauges (3a-d) resulting from the deformation caused by the pressure forces; and - utilizing the thus obtained measurement data as training data for the neural network-based algorithm.
A fly fishing line comprising: an elongated core; and a coating disposed around the elongated core, wherein the coating comprises a polymer resin, a co-polymer of silicone, and one or more other polymeric materials, said fly fishing line being characterized in that the co-polymer of silicone is a fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane, a fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane propylhydroxy copolymer, a cross-linked silicone, or a combination thereof. an elongated core; and a coating disposed around the elongated core, wherein the coating comprises a polymer resin, a co-polymer of silicone, and one or more other polymeric materials, said fly fishing line being characterized in that the co-polymer of silicone is a fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane, a fluorinated polydimethylsiloxane propylhydroxy copolymer, a cross-linked silicone, or a combination thereof.
An audio processing circuit comprising: at least one input configured to receive from broadcast audio signals a primary audio signal (210, 810) and a feature generation signal (205, 450, 882); a feature model estimation circuit (240, 840) configured to model a feature in the primary audio signal (210, 810) and output a feature model signal (262, 862) of the primary audio signal (210, 810); and a feature generation circuit (220, 420, 820) coupled to the feature model estimation circuit (240, 840) and configured to receive the feature model signal (262, 862) and the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) and, in response to the feature model signal (262, 862), modify the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) to produce a modified feature generation signal (352, 452, 880); the audio processing circuit characterised by a feature mixing circuit (330, 430, 830) coupled to an output of the feature generation circuit (220, 420, 820) and configured to receive the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) and the modified feature generation signal (352, 452, 880) and a feature mixing factor (372, 472, 872), wherein the feature mixing circuit (330, 430, 830), in response to the feature mixing factor (372, 472, 872), is configured to output a modified representation (374, 474, 842) of the feature generation signal that is more similar to the primary audio signal (210, 810). at least one input configured to receive from broadcast audio signals a primary audio signal (210, 810) and a feature generation signal (205, 450, 882); a feature model estimation circuit (240, 840) configured to model a feature in the primary audio signal (210, 810) and output a feature model signal (262, 862) of the primary audio signal (210, 810); and a feature generation circuit (220, 420, 820) coupled to the feature model estimation circuit (240, 840) and configured to receive the feature model signal (262, 862) and the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) and, in response to the feature model signal (262, 862), modify the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) to produce a modified feature generation signal (352, 452, 880); the audio processing circuit characterised by a feature mixing circuit (330, 430, 830) coupled to an output of the feature generation circuit (220, 420, 820) and configured to receive the feature generation signal (205, 450, 882) and the modified feature generation signal (352, 452, 880) and a feature mixing factor (372, 472, 872), wherein the feature mixing circuit (330, 430, 830), in response to the feature mixing factor (372, 472, 872), is configured to output a modified representation (374, 474, 842) of the feature generation signal that is more similar to the primary audio signal (210, 810).
An apparatus for use in a downhole environment, the apparatus comprising a bearing assembly, a housing and a shaft, wherein the shaft has a shaft axis, wherein the shaft is rotatably connected with the housing, wherein the housing defines an interior of the housing, an exterior of the housing and a first housing end (34, 36), wherein the shaft is comprised of a shaft extension which extends from the interior of the housing at the first housing end (34, 36), and wherein the shaft extension defines a first bearing shaft surface, the bearing assembly comprising a first thrust bearing for transferring a first axial load between the shaft and the housing, wherein the first thrust bearing is located axially between the first housing end (34, 36) and the first bearing shaft surface, wherein the first thrust bearing is located at the exterior of the housing, wherein the first housing end (34, 36) has an inner dimension and the first thrust bearing has an outer dimension, wherein the outer dimension of the first thrust bearing is greater than the inner dimension of the first housing end (34, 36), wherein the housing has a maximum inner dimension, and wherein the outer dimension of the first thrust bearing is greater than the maximum inner dimension of the housing, wherein the first thrust bearing is a rolling element bearing, wherein the first thrust bearing is a lubricated bearing, and wherein the first thrust bearing is further comprised of a shroud for fully isolating the first thrust bearing from an environment at the exterior of the housing by providing a shroud seal between the shroud and either the housing or the shaft. wherein the housing defines an interior of the housing, an exterior of the housing and a first housing end (34, 36), wherein the shaft is comprised of a shaft extension which extends from the interior of the housing at the first housing end (34, 36), and wherein the shaft extension defines a first bearing shaft surface, the bearing assembly comprising a first thrust bearing for transferring a first axial load between the shaft and the housing, wherein the first thrust bearing is located axially between the first housing end (34, 36) and the first bearing shaft surface, wherein the first thrust bearing is located at the exterior of the housing, wherein the first housing end (34, 36) has an inner dimension and the first thrust bearing has an outer dimension, wherein the outer dimension of the first thrust bearing is greater than the inner dimension of the first housing end (34, 36), wherein the housing has a maximum inner dimension, and wherein the outer dimension of the first thrust bearing is greater than the maximum inner dimension of the housing, wherein the first thrust bearing is a rolling element bearing, wherein the first thrust bearing is a lubricated bearing, and wherein the first thrust bearing is further comprised of a shroud for fully isolating the first thrust bearing from an environment at the exterior of the housing by providing a shroud seal between the shroud and either the housing or the shaft.
A brassiere having cups, straps and elements for covering the wearer's breast tip region, wherein the elements are respectively arranged on the cups' inner side facing the wearer's body, and the elements only partly cover the cups' inner side facing the wearer's body, characterized in that the elements are connected to the brassiere at at least two positions, wherein the elements are fastened to one or more frames of the cup and to the apex of the brassiere.
Air ducting system for a household appliance for cleaning and drying household items, wherein the household appliance comprises a controller, an air duct implemented to guide an air flow to a compartment for receiving items to be cleaned, wherein the air ducting system is implemented to be arranged in the air duct upstream from the compartment, wherein the air ducting system has a first ducting line and a second ducting line, which second ducting line is implemented to contain an adsorptive material (120, 121), wherein the first and second ducting lines (110, 111) are provided with first and second blocking devices (90, 91) implemented to open or close the first and second ducting lines (110, 111) in response to a control signal from the controller, wherein the air ducting system is implemented to operate in a normal operation state, in which the first ducting line is opened by the first blocking device and the second ducting line is closed by the second blocking device and in an adsorption state, in which the second ducting line is opened by the second blocking device, characterized in that the air ducting system is configured to perform a drying process without the use of an adsorber in the normal operation state. wherein the air ducting system is implemented to be arranged in the air duct upstream from the compartment, wherein the air ducting system has a first ducting line and a second ducting line, which second ducting line is implemented to contain an adsorptive material (120, 121), wherein the first and second ducting lines (110, 111) are provided with first and second blocking devices (90, 91) implemented to open or close the first and second ducting lines (110, 111) in response to a control signal from the controller, wherein the air ducting system is implemented to operate in a normal operation state, in which the first ducting line is opened by the first blocking device and the second ducting line is closed by the second blocking device and in an adsorption state, in which the second ducting line is opened by the second blocking device, characterized in that the air ducting system is configured to perform a drying process without the use of an adsorber in the normal operation state.
Device for heating fuel, in particular diesel fuel, having: a tubular housing for guiding a fuel flow; a first heat exchange element which is arranged in the housing; a second heat exchange element which is arranged in the housing; an electrical heating element, in particular a PTC heating element, which is arranged in the housing between the first heat exchange element and the second heat exchange element, wherein the first heat exchange element, the electrical heating element and the second heat exchange element are electrically conductive and thermally connected, wherein the electrical current flows through the first heat exchange element, the electrical heating element and the second heat exchange element one after the other; a first flow directing element which is constructed to divide the fuel flow upstream of the first heat exchange element and the second heat exchange element into a first part-flow, which flows around the first heat exchange element, and a second part-flow, which flows around the second heat exchange element, wherein the first flow directing element tapers counter to a flow direction of the fuel flow, characterized in that the first flow directing element, at an upstream-side end of the first flow directing element, is constructed in a pointed manner. a tubular housing for guiding a fuel flow; a first heat exchange element which is arranged in the housing; a second heat exchange element which is arranged in the housing; an electrical heating element, in particular a PTC heating element, which is arranged in the housing between the first heat exchange element and the second heat exchange element, wherein the first heat exchange element, the electrical heating element and the second heat exchange element are electrically conductive and thermally connected, wherein the electrical current flows through the first heat exchange element, the electrical heating element and the second heat exchange element one after the other; a first flow directing element which is constructed to divide the fuel flow upstream of the first heat exchange element and the second heat exchange element into a first part-flow, which flows around the first heat exchange element, and a second part-flow, which flows around the second heat exchange element, wherein the first flow directing element tapers counter to a flow direction of the fuel flow,
A method for wireless communication, comprising: generating, by an access point, a frame, the frame assigning first resource units to first devices (106A-F) participating in a multi-user transmission with the access point during a transmission opportunity, and the frame indicating second resource units available for transmission during the transmission opportunity, further comprising generating the frame to further indicate one or more criteria for utilizing the second resource units, wherein generating the frame to indicate one or more criteria for utilizing the second resource units comprises generating the frame to further indicate a received signal strength, RSSI, limit for the frame, the frame indicating that if the RSSI of the frame when received is above the RSSI limit, the second resource units are not utilizable for transmission during the transmission opportunity; transmitting, from the access point, the frame; and receiving, at the access point, the multi-user transmission from the first devices (106A-F) according to the first resource units assigned in the frame. generating, by an access point, a frame, the frame assigning first resource units to first devices (106A-F) participating in a multi-user transmission with the access point during a transmission opportunity, and the frame indicating second resource units available for transmission during the transmission opportunity, further comprising generating the frame to further indicate one or more criteria for utilizing the second resource units, wherein generating the frame to indicate one or more criteria for utilizing the second resource units comprises generating the frame to further indicate a received signal strength, RSSI, limit for the frame, the frame indicating that if the RSSI of the frame when received is above the RSSI limit, the second resource units are not utilizable for transmission during the transmission opportunity; transmitting, from the access point, the frame; and receiving, at the access point, the multi-user transmission from the first devices (106A-F) according to the first resource units assigned in the frame.
A signal processing method, comprising: obtaining a periodic pseudo random sequence used when a compressive sampling receiving device performs frequency mixing (step 1010); selecting 2N information symbols from N radio signals, wherein the N radio signals are separately located on N narrow bands, the 2N information symbols are separately located on 2N carriers on the N narrow bands, and spectrums of the information symbols on the 2N carriers are shifted to a same frequency band after the frequency mixing is performed (step 1020); determining a precoding matrix D according to the periodic pseudo random sequence, wherein a conjugate transpose matrix D H of the matrix D meets a singular value decomposition formula A s = SVD H, the matrix A s is a matrix comprising columns that are corresponding to the N narrow bands and are in an equivalent channel matrix A, and the matrix A is generated based on the periodic pseudo random sequence (step 1030); and using the precoding matrix to perform precoding processing on the 2N information symbols to obtain 2N precoding results (step 1040), and separately transmitting the 2N precoding results to the compressive sampling receiving device by using the 2N carriers (step 1050). obtaining a periodic pseudo random sequence used when a compressive sampling receiving device performs frequency mixing (step 1010); selecting 2N information symbols from N radio signals, wherein the N radio signals are separately located on N narrow bands, the 2N information symbols are separately located on 2N carriers on the N narrow bands, and spectrums of the information symbols on the 2N carriers are shifted to a same frequency band after the frequency mixing is performed (step 1020); determining a precoding matrix D according to the periodic pseudo random sequence, wherein a conjugate transpose matrix D H of the matrix D meets a singular value decomposition formula A s = SVD H, the matrix A s is a matrix comprising columns that are corresponding to the N narrow bands and are in an equivalent channel matrix A, and the matrix A is generated based on the periodic pseudo random sequence (step 1030); and using the precoding matrix to perform precoding processing on the 2N information symbols to obtain 2N precoding results (step 1040), and separately transmitting the 2N precoding results to the compressive sampling receiving device by using the 2N carriers (step 1050).