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A semi-submersible microscope objective for focusing laser light having a wavelength in a range of from 300 to 1500 nm in multiphoton stereolithography processes, comprising: a microscope objective having a protective barrel with an optical inlet and optical outlet, wherein the optical inlet refers to the end of the microscope objective where the light beam has parallel light rays and the optical outlet refers to the end of the microscope objective where the light beam converges; a protective element affixed to the microscope objective, sealing the optical outlet but not the optical inlet, wherein the protective element comprises a transparent protective coating disposed on a portion of the microscope objective, wherein the transparent protective coating covers and seals the optical outlet, so that when the microscope objective is partially submerged in a liquid photoresist during use in multiphoton imaging, the optical outlet is sealed from contact with the liquid photoresist, wherein a transparent portion of the protective element is aligned with the optical outlet, wherein the transparent protective coating comprises a water-soluble polymer such that the protective element is separable from the microscope objective without damaging the microscope objective, and wherein the transparent protective coating comprises at least one of polyvinyl alcohol or a polymer having pendant carboxyl or carboxylate groups..
A wall-mountable air knife hand dryer which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand, the hand dryer being configured to have a maximum depth, front-to-back, of 150mm or less when it is surface-mounted on - rather than recessed within - the wall, the dryer having a projecting part which projects outwardly either from the wall or from a rear part of the dryer, the air-knife being directed downwardly onto the user's hand as it is passed lengthwise underneath the projecting part of the dryer, the air knife being discharged through one or more discharge apertures at a speed of at least 80 m/s, the discharge apertures being positioned towards the front of the projecting part so that they are spaced at least 75mm from the wall or, as the case may be, the rear part of the dryer.
A frameless lithium accumulator comprising a housing with at least one accumulator cell, the at least one accumulator cell comprising: a first current collector and a second current collector (3a, 3b),each current collector having a first side and an opposite second side, a first, positive electrode and a second, negative electrode (2a, 2b), each electrode being free of organic binders, a separator located between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a liquid electrolyte composed of a solution of lithium salt in an organic solvent, characterized in that each current collector (3a, 3b) is made of a perforated metal strip in the form of metal network, expanded metal or perforated metallic foil and has a thickness of 30 μm to 500 μm; in that each electrode, composed of a mixture of spatially distributed electron conductive component and an active material, free of organic binders, is pressed directly down into apertures of the perforated metal strip on the first side and on the second side of the first and second current collectors without using a system of frames, and in that the minimum thickness of the electrodes is three times the thickness of the current collector made of the perforated metal strip. a first current collector and a second current collector (3a, 3b),each current collector having a first side and an opposite second side, a first, positive electrode and a second, negative electrode (2a, 2b), each electrode being free of organic binders, a separator located between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a liquid electrolyte composed of a solution of lithium salt in an organic solvent, characterized in that each current collector (3a, 3b) is made of a perforated metal strip in the form of metal network, expanded metal or perforated metallic foil and has a thickness of 30 μm to 500 μm; in that each electrode, composed of a mixture of spatially distributed electron conductive component and an active material, free of organic binders, is pressed directly down into apertures of the perforated metal strip on the first side and on the second side of the first and second current collectors without using a system of frames, and in that the minimum thickness of the electrodes is three times the thickness of the current collector made of the perforated metal strip.
A method for shaping an effective transmission window used to select and transmit precursor ions for at least one of a plurality of adjacent or overlapping precursor mass ranges into which a mass range of a sequential windowed acquisition experiment has been divided, the method comprising: for at least one precursor mass range of the plurality of adj acent or overlapping precursor mass ranges, selecting an ion transfer function that is a function of mass and that describes a shape of an effective transmission window that is used to transmit precursor ions within the at least one precursor mass range using a processor; and instructing a quadrupole mass filter that transmits the precursor ions from a sample to produce transmission windows that are used over time to cumulatively create the effective transmission window with the selected shape for transmitting the precursor ions within the at least one precursor mass range using the processor, wherein each of two or more of the transmission windows has a width that is narrower than the at least one precursor mass range. for at least one precursor mass range of the plurality of adj acent or overlapping precursor mass ranges, selecting an ion transfer function that is a function of mass and that describes a shape of an effective transmission window that is used to transmit precursor ions within the at least one precursor mass range using a processor; and instructing a quadrupole mass filter that transmits the precursor ions from a sample to produce transmission windows that are used over time to cumulatively create the effective transmission window with the selected shape for transmitting the precursor ions within the at least one precursor mass range using the processor, wherein each of two or more of the transmission windows has a width that is narrower than the at least one precursor mass range.
A communication node processing for transmission of a communication signal in a distributed antenna system, the communication node comprising: a data appearance frequency monitor configured to receive a communication signal including a sign bit string, a count leading zero bit string, and an additional data bit string, and to monitor data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string included in the received communication signal, wherein the count leading zero bit string includes information corresponding to an exponent in floating-point data, and the additional data bit string includes information corresponding to a mantissa of the floating-point data; a Huffman encoder configured to encode the count leading zero bit string into a corresponding codeword according to a Huffman encoding algorithm based on the data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string when a condition for performing Huffman encoding is satisfied according to a result of monitoring the data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string; and an additional bit allocator configured to allocate additional bits to the additional data bit string when the number of bits in the codeword is less than that of in the count leading zero bit string. a data appearance frequency monitor configured to receive a communication signal including a sign bit string, a count leading zero bit string, and an additional data bit string, and to monitor data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string included in the received communication signal, wherein the count leading zero bit string includes information corresponding to an exponent in floating-point data, and the additional data bit string includes information corresponding to a mantissa of the floating-point data; a Huffman encoder configured to encode the count leading zero bit string into a corresponding codeword according to a Huffman encoding algorithm based on the data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string when a condition for performing Huffman encoding is satisfied according to a result of monitoring the data appearance frequency in the count leading zero bit string; and an additional bit allocator configured to allocate additional bits to the additional data bit string when the number of bits in the codeword is less than that of in the count leading zero bit string.
A process for unwinding a parent roll into multiple product rolls comprising: unwinding a tissue web from a parent roll and conveying the tissue web downstream on a web transport apparatus at a tension, and wherein a plurality of winding modules are positioned adjacent to the web transport apparatus, each winding module containing a mandrel, the mandrels being in operative association with a driving device; positioning a rotating mandrel adjacent to the transport apparatus for forming a nip between the web transport apparatus and the mandrel, the driving device driving the mandrel at a speed and the mandrel being positioned towards the transport apparatus at a nip pressure; conveying the tissue web into the nip formed between the mandrel and the web transport apparatus so as to initiate winding of the web onto the mandrel; and controlling the nip pressure, the incoming tension and the torque of the mandrel in order to control a roll bulk of a roll being wound, characterised in that the process comprises increasing the roll bulk to produce a roll having a bulk of greater than 10 cc/g by decreasing nip pressure, decreasing incoming tension, and decreasing the torque of the mandrel; and wherein the tissue web is conveyed on the web transport apparatus while being wound onto the mandrel at an average speed of from about 457.2 m/min (1500 feet per minute) to about 914.4 m/min (3000 feet per minute). unwinding a tissue web from a parent roll and conveying the tissue web downstream on a web transport apparatus at a tension, and wherein a plurality of winding modules are positioned adjacent to the web transport apparatus, each winding module containing a mandrel, the mandrels being in operative association with a driving device; positioning a rotating mandrel adjacent to the transport apparatus for forming a nip between the web transport apparatus and the mandrel, the driving device driving the mandrel at a speed and the mandrel being positioned towards the transport apparatus at a nip pressure; conveying the tissue web into the nip formed between the mandrel and the web transport apparatus so as to initiate winding of the web onto the mandrel; and controlling the nip pressure, the incoming tension and the torque of the mandrel in order to control a roll bulk of a roll being wound, characterised in that the process comprises increasing the roll bulk to produce a roll having a bulk of greater than 10 cc/g by decreasing nip pressure, decreasing incoming tension, and decreasing the torque of the mandrel; and wherein the tissue web is conveyed on the web transport apparatus while being wound onto the mandrel at an average speed of from about 457.2 m/min (1500 feet per minute) to about 914.4 m/min (3000 feet per minute).
Hinge, in particular for doors or windows, having hinge leaves (1, 2) which are rotatable relative to one another about an axis of rotation of a hinge pin connecting them to one another, wherein a measuring unit is integrated in the hinge with a sensor in one hinge leaf and with a measured value transmitter interacting with the latter in the other hinge leaf, which generates signals dependent on the angle of rotation when the hinge leaves (1, 2) rotate relative to one another, characterised in that the sensor of the measuring unit and an electrical cable connected to it are arranged in a longitudinal bore of the hinge pin, while the measuring transmitter of the measuring unit is mounted in the pivotable hinge leaf in a blind bore receiving the hinge pin, wherein the sensor transmitting the rotation angle dependent signals generated by the measuring unit through the electrical cable, wherein the measuring unit is designed with an inductive sensor and the transmitter cooperating with it is made of an electrically conductive material, wherein the hinge pin is fastened in the frame-side hinge sleeve of the hinge leaf and the electrical cable protrudes from the hinge sleeve, wherein the hinge sleeve is closed below the hinge pin at the lower end with a removable cover.
An electrical system (310, 410, 510) for an aircraft, comprising: a first alternating current main generator (314a, 414, 514a) connected to at least one load via an alternating current first bus system (320a, 420, 514a); a second alternating current main generator (314b, 514b) connected to at least one load via an alternating current second bus system (320b, 514b); a first and a second auxiliary generator (316a, 316b, 416, 516a, 516b) respectively selectively connectable to the first and second bus systems, the auxiliary generators being simultaneously driven by a common prime mover (326, 526), characterized in that said electrical system (310, 410, 510) further comprises an electrical conditioning unit (436, 540) selectively connectable between the first or the second auxiliary generator and the first and the second bus system and arranged to alter an electrical frequency and phase of the first or the second auxiliary generator to substantially match the frequency and phase of the alternating current of one of the main generators and respective alternating current first or second bus system. a first alternating current main generator (314a, 414, 514a) connected to at least one load via an alternating current first bus system (320a, 420, 514a); a second alternating current main generator (314b, 514b) connected to at least one load via an alternating current second bus system (320b, 514b); a first and a second auxiliary generator (316a, 316b, 416, 516a, 516b) respectively selectively connectable to the first and second bus systems, the auxiliary generators being simultaneously driven by a common prime mover (326, 526), characterized in that said electrical system (310, 410, 510) further comprises an electrical conditioning unit (436, 540) selectively connectable between the first or the second auxiliary generator and the first and the second bus system and arranged to alter an electrical frequency and phase of the first or the second auxiliary generator to substantially match the frequency and phase of the alternating current of one of the main generators and respective alternating current first or second bus system.
An apparatus comprising: a microfluidic flow channel having at least one surface with ridges and grooves parallel to the direction of flow through the flow channel and having-two different topographical patterns formed therein, the two different topographical patterns being distinct regions having different groove widths, the two topographical patterns of the surface are of micron-scale, the two different topographical patterns used to mimic an in vivo structure having two distinct cell types or arrangements; and an inlet in fluid connection with the flow channel for allowing fluid to flow into the flow channel. a microfluidic flow channel having at least one surface with ridges and grooves parallel to the direction of flow through the flow channel and having-two different topographical patterns formed therein, the two different topographical patterns being distinct regions having different groove widths, the two topographical patterns of the surface are of micron-scale, the two different topographical patterns used to mimic an in vivo structure having two distinct cell types or arrangements; and an inlet in fluid connection with the flow channel for allowing fluid to flow into the flow channel. an inlet in fluid connection with the flow channel for allowing fluid to flow into the flow channel.
A home appliance provided to enable communication with a server comprising: a communication module; and a controller configured to control an operation of the home appliance, characterized in that the home appliance is configured to, operate the communication module as a setting mode in response to user's selection of a particular input unit, control the communication module to receive, from an external terminal, service set identifier, SSID, information for an access point, AP and user information required for registration of the home appliance, control the communication module to establish communication connection with the AP based on the received SSID information, and control the communication module to transmit, through the AP, the user information and a device ID of the home appliance to the server, wherein the SSID information comprises a name of the AP and password information required for connecting the AP, and wherein the device ID is registered to the server together with the user information. a communication module; and a controller configured to control an operation of the home appliance, characterized in that the home appliance is configured to, operate the communication module as a setting mode in response to user's selection of a particular input unit, control the communication module to receive, from an external terminal, service set identifier, SSID, information for an access point, AP and user information required for registration of the home appliance, control the communication module to establish communication connection with the AP based on the received SSID information, and control the communication module to transmit, through the AP, the user information and a device ID of the home appliance to the server, operate the communication module as a setting mode in response to user's selection of a particular input unit, control the communication module to receive, from an external terminal, service set identifier, SSID, information for an access point, AP and user information required for registration of the home appliance, control the communication module to establish communication connection with the AP based on the received SSID information, and control the communication module to transmit, through the AP, the user information and a device ID of the home appliance to the server, wherein the SSID information comprises a name of the AP and password information required for connecting the AP, and wherein the device ID is registered to the server together with the user information.
A medical system for short-term replacement and/or repair of a native heart valve comprising an artificial valve, a catheter, a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize an artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets and arranging the plurality of chordae towards the artificial valve, characterized in that the device includes a clip forming a helix, wherein the clip is deployable from the catheter to surround the artificial valve and to lock the chordae in position towards the artificial valve. an artificial valve, a catheter, a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize an artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets and arranging the plurality of chordae towards the artificial valve, characterized in that the device includes a clip forming a helix, wherein the clip is deployable from the catheter to surround the artificial valve and to lock the chordae in position towards the artificial valve.
An automated device configured to move in contact with a building board, the automated device comprising a chassis bearing a tool, said tool being configured to perform at least one mechanical operation on the building board, the automated device comprising at least one suction member and at least one means for setting the automated device in motion along the building board, characterized in that the suction member comprises at least two chambers configured to hold the automated device against the building board, the suction member comprising at least one sealing device and a plate (39, 39A, 39B) forming the chassis, the sealing device and the plate (39, 39A, 39B) delimiting one of the chambers (26, 26A, 26B), the device being characterized in that the tool is situated between said at least two chambers (26, 26A, 26B).
Method of extraction of the relief marking patterns featuring on the surface of the sidewall of a tyre comprising the steps in the course of which: A- the three-dimensional image of the said surface of the sidewall is captured while assigning to each pixel (i, j) of the image a grey level value proportional to the elevation of this point with respect to the said surface, so as to obtain a starting image ( f), characterized in that it comprises the following steps: B- with the aid of linear structuring elements of successively increasing sizes and oriented in the circumferential direction, a series of morphological openings of the image ( f) of the starting surface (γ 150 ( f), γ 500 ( f), γ 7000 ( f)) is carried out, C- from the value of an image obtained after morphological opening with a structuring element is subtracted the value of the image obtained after morphological opening with the aid of the structuring element of immediately lower size ( f - γ 150 ( f), γ 150 ( f)-γ 500 ( f), γ 500 ( f) -γ 7000 ( f)), so as to obtain a succession of images flattened by differencing, while initializing the procedure by the subtraction of the image obtained with the aid of the structuring element of smaller size from the starting image ( f), D- a thresholding of the images flattened by differencing is carried out, so as to obtain binary images ( seg 1 ( f-γ 150 ( f)), seg 2 ( γ 150 ( f) -γ 500 ( f)), seg 3 ( γ 500 ( f) -γ 7000 ( f))), E- the set-theoretic union of the values of each of the binary images is performed so as to obtain a final binary image, in which only the marking patterns appear in relief ( seg = seg 1 ∪ seg 2 ∪ seg 3). A- the three-dimensional image of the said surface of the sidewall is captured while assigning to each pixel (i, j) of the image a grey level value proportional to the elevation of this point with respect to the said surface, so as to obtain a starting image ( f), characterized in that it comprises the following steps: B- with the aid of linear structuring elements of successively increasing sizes and oriented in the circumferential direction, a series of morphological openings of the image ( f) of the starting surface (γ 150 ( f), γ 500 ( f), γ 7000 ( f)) is carried out, C- from the value of an image obtained after morphological opening with a structuring element is subtracted the value of the image obtained after morphological opening with the aid of the structuring element of immediately lower size ( f - γ 150 ( f), γ 150 ( f)-γ 500 ( f), γ 500 ( f) -γ 7000 ( f)), so as to obtain a succession of images flattened by differencing, while initializing the procedure by the subtraction of the image obtained with the aid of the structuring element of smaller size from the starting image ( f), D- a thresholding of the images flattened by differencing is carried out, so as to obtain binary images ( seg 1 ( f-γ 150 ( f)), seg 2 ( γ 150 ( f) -γ 500 ( f)), seg 3 ( γ 500 ( f) -γ 7000 ( f))), E- the set-theoretic union of the values of each of the binary images is performed so as to obtain a final binary image, in which only the marking patterns appear in relief ( seg = seg 1 ∪ seg 2 ∪ seg 3).