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An implant comprising a base body, which is made entirely or in parts of a biocorrodible metallic material and in which, at the least, the parts of the base body that are made of the biocorrodible metallic material are covered with a corrosion-inhibiting coating, which comprises a primer layer made of a first biodegradable polymeric material and a protective layer, which is made of a second biodegradable polymeric material and is applied on the primer layer, characterized in that (i) the first biodegradable polymeric material of the primer layer is a poly(D, L-lactide) (PDLLA) having a degree of polymerization in the range from 5 to 20; and (ii) the second biodegradable polymeric material of the protective layer is a diblock copolymer (PEG/PLGA) comprising polyethylene glycol and poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA). (i) the first biodegradable polymeric material of the primer layer is a poly(D, L-lactide) (PDLLA) having a degree of polymerization in the range from 5 to 20; and (ii) the second biodegradable polymeric material of the protective layer is a diblock copolymer (PEG/PLGA) comprising polyethylene glycol and poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA).
A water-resistant watch case, in particular for a diving watch, the case comprising at least one crystal mounted on an upper side of a middle part, wherein the crystal comprises an annular peripheral surface to be fastened by means of a metal gasket (5, 5') of the watch case, that is annular in shape, on an inner annular surface on the upper side of the middle part, and wherein the annular peripheral surface of the crystal is inclined towards the inside of the watch case at a determined angle less than 90° relative to a central axis perpendicular to a plane of the watch case in order to distribute stresses between the crystal and the middle part due to the water pressure during a dive, and wherein the inner annular surface on the upper side of the middle part is of a shape complementary to the annular peripheral surface of the crystal, and wherein the metal gasket is made in one piece and is composed of a first portion arranged between the annular peripheral surface of the crystal and the inner annular surface of the middle part, and of a second portion in contact between an inner annular wall of the middle part above the inner annular surface and an outer annular wall of the crystal above the annular peripheral surface, and wherein the annular peripheral surface of the crystal and the inner annular surface of the middle part are two conical surfaces of the watch case, and the inner annular wall of the middle part and the outer annular wall of the crystal are cylindrical surfaces. wherein the crystal comprises an annular peripheral surface to be fastened by means of a metal gasket (5, 5') of the watch case, that is annular in shape, on an inner annular surface on the upper side of the middle part, and wherein the annular peripheral surface of the crystal is inclined towards the inside of the watch case at a determined angle less than 90° relative to a central axis perpendicular to a plane of the watch case in order to distribute stresses between the crystal and the middle part due to the water pressure during a dive, and wherein the inner annular surface on the upper side of the middle part is of a shape complementary to the annular peripheral surface of the crystal, and wherein the metal gasket is made in one piece and is composed of a first portion arranged between the annular peripheral surface of the crystal and the inner annular surface of the middle part, and of a second portion in contact between an inner annular wall of the middle part above the inner annular surface and an outer annular wall of the crystal above the annular peripheral surface, and wherein the annular peripheral surface of the crystal and the inner annular surface of the middle part are two conical surfaces of the watch case, and the inner annular wall of the middle part and the outer annular wall of the crystal are cylindrical surfaces.
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus comprising: a ROI calculating section configured to calculate a ROI from ultrasound image data; a judgment section configured to judge whether the calculation of the ROI is successful or not on the basis of at least one of a position with a predetermined brightness difference and the number of positions with the brightness difference in the ultrasound image data; and a compensation section configured to compensate a failed ultrasound image based on the ROI judged to be failed by the judgment section with a successful ultrasound image based on the ROI judged to be successful by the judgment section. a ROI calculating section configured to calculate a ROI from ultrasound image data; a judgment section configured to judge whether the calculation of the ROI is successful or not on the basis of at least one of a position with a predetermined brightness difference and the number of positions with the brightness difference in the ultrasound image data; and a compensation section configured to compensate a failed ultrasound image based on the ROI judged to be failed by the judgment section with a successful ultrasound image based on the ROI judged to be successful by the judgment section.
A bracket (11a, 11b) for a crossbar assembly for a roof rack, the bracket (11a, 11b) comprising: a crossbar housing for receiving and engaging one end of a crossbar; and rail engaging means for coupling the bracket (11a, 11b) to a rail, the rail engaging means comprising: first and second jaws (101, 102); and means for urging at least one of the jaws (101, 102) towards the other so as to grip the rail characterized by the fact that the housing has overhanging lips (17a, 17b) on a top side defining an opening for accessing a longitudinal channel in a crossbar received in the housing.
A composition comprising (i) an aminoglycoside and (ii) type VII collagen, mini-C7, or both for use in a method for treating a subject suffering from dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa due to a nonsense mutation in the COL7A1 gene selected from the group consisting of R20X, R137X, Q189X, R236X, Q281X, R525X, R669X, W796X, and R1632X, the method comprising: administering to said subject said composition comprising an effective amount of (i) an aminoglycoside selected from the group consisting of G418 and gentamicin and (ii) C7, mini-C7, or both by topical application.
Sanitary installation part having a flow rate regulator unit which is arranged in a flow path and has a movable adjustment element, wherein a throughflow rate defined by the flow rate regulator unit is settable by way of the adjustment element, and having a control element which is changeable in shape in a manner dependent on a temperature and is arranged in the flow path and is operatively connected to the adjustment element, wherein an increase in the temperature at the control element effects an adjustment of the adjustment element towards higher throughflow rates, and having a restoring spring which acts on the adjustment element, wherein the control element and the restoring spring are arranged in the flow path downstream in relation to the flow rate regulator unit, characterized in that the control element is changeable in shape in a manner dependent on the temperature at the inlet side, and in that the throughflow rate defined by the flow rate regulator unit is, with the aid of the adjustment element, settable such that the defined throughflow rate is lower at low temperatures than at relatively high temperatures at the control element.
Device for single photon detection, the device comprising at least two superconducting detection means as well as a bias current source, a filter element and a readout circuit, wherein each superconducting detection means forms a detection area adapted for absorption of incident photons and is connected in parallel to said bias current source and to said readout circuit by the intermediate of said filter element, each superconducting detection means being adapted to be maintained at a temperature below its critical temperature (T C), said bias current source being adapted to provide each superconducting detection means with an electrical bias current (I B) situated close to and below a critical current (I C) of the superconducting detection means such as to normally maintain each superconducting detection means in a non-resistive superconducting state, each superconducting detection means being adapted to transition, in case of absorption of an incident photon, from said non-resistive superconducting state to a resistive state, and said readout circuit being adapted to sense a voltage change corresponding to said transition of the superconducting detection means into its resistive state, such as to allow to create an event signal for each absorption of an incident photon by any of said superconducting detection means, the device further comprising at least one current re-distribution means which is not adapted for photon detection, characterised by the fact that said at least one current re-distribution means is adapted for at least partly redistributing current arising after absorption of incident photons by any of said superconducting detection means into said current re-distribution means, such as to avoid any of the superconducting detection means not having absorbed an incident photon of suffering an increase in current density above its critical current (I C), said at least one current re-distribution means being adapted to support enough current to remain superconducting even if all of the superconducting detection means are in their resistive state, such as to avoid disablement of the superconducting detection means due to a current pile-up and/or cascade effect.
Fluid composition in the form of an aqueous solution comprising potassium hydroxide in an amount of from 0.01 to 15 wt. %, related to the total amount of the composition wherein water is the carrier and wherein the solution is alkaline having a pH value of 9.5 to 15 for the use in the dermal treatment of actinic keratosis wherein ibuprofen is not comprised in the composition.
A threshold for a lift-slide window or a French door, comprising a base profile and an extension profile protruding beyond its outer edge, wherein - the base profile has, along its side facing outward, a support surface for an inner region of the extension profile and a locking profile partially overlapping this inner region, - both the base profile and also the extension profile are inclined downward toward an outer side; - the extension profile can be installed later - without additional connecting means - on the base profile, which is preinstalled or is to be preinstalled, to form the threshold; - wherein connecting elements for outer frames of a lift-slide element are provided at the ends of the threshold; - and an engagement profile of the extension profile formed on the inner region engages in the locking profile of the base profile to lock in a usage position; characterized in that - an outer region of each connecting element protruding beyond the locking profile and a part of the support surface has a thickening of a rubber layer on its lower side, - whereby the inner region of the extension profile is insertable between the support surface and the thickening of the rubber layer while compressing the thickening of the rubber layer; - and in the usage position, a downwardly protruding leg of the extension profile comes into contact on the outer edge of the base profile. - the base profile has, along its side facing outward, a support surface for an inner region of the extension profile and a locking profile partially overlapping this inner region, - both the base profile and also the extension profile are inclined downward toward an outer side; - the extension profile can be installed later - without additional connecting means - on the base profile, which is preinstalled or is to be preinstalled, to form the threshold; - wherein connecting elements for outer frames of a lift-slide element are provided at the ends of the threshold; - and an engagement profile of the extension profile formed on the inner region engages in the locking profile of the base profile to lock in a usage position; - an outer region of each connecting element protruding beyond the locking profile and a part of the support surface has a thickening of a rubber layer on its lower side, - whereby the inner region of the extension profile is insertable between the support surface and the thickening of the rubber layer while compressing the thickening of the rubber layer; - and in the usage position, a downwardly protruding leg of the extension profile comes into contact on the outer edge of the base profile.
Tank for storing cryogenic fluid, and in particular a two-phase mixture of liquid and of gas, comprising a first casing intended to contain the cryogenic fluid, the tank further comprising a circuit (9, 10) for filling the tank, comprising a first filling pipe having an upstream end intended to be connected to a fluid source and a downstream end connected to the lower portion of the first casing, the filling circuit comprising a second filling pipe having an upstream end intended to be connected to the fluid source and a downstream end connected to the upper portion of the first casing, the filling circuit comprising a set of one or more distribution valve(s) configured to allow the fluid originating from the fluid source to be distributed in the filling pipes (9, 10), the tank comprising a pipe (9, 21, 10) for pressurizing the first casing comprising a first end connected to the lower end of the first casing and a second end connected to the upper part of the first casing, the pressurization pipe comprising at least one regulating valve and a heater, in particular a vaporization heat exchanger, characterized in that the tank further comprises a vaporized gas drawing-off pipe comprising a first upstream end connected to the upper part of the first casing in order to draw off fluid in the gaseous state, said vaporized gas drawing-off pipe comprising a vaporizer and at least one regulating valve towards a downstream distribution end, an air venting regulator connected to the upper end of the first casing, the set of one or more distribution valve(s) of the filling circuit, the regulating valve of the pressurization pipe, the regulating valve of the drawing-off circuit and the air venting regulator being integrated in one and the same module of one or more valve(s) sharing at least one valve element.
A vehicle comprising: a plurality of wheels (13,14,21,22), including at least one forward wheel (13,14) and at least one aft wheel (21,22); at least one motor actuator that drives each aft wheel; a sensor unit for providing a pitch signal representing a measure of a pitch angle of the vehicle; and a controller that continuously governs the at least one motor actuator in such a manner as to apply a torque value to the at least one aft wheel to dynamically stabilize the vehicle when the at least one forward wheel is not in contact with an underlying surface, the controller continuously governing the at least one motor actuator in accordance with a control law, wherein the control law applied to dynamically stabilize the vehicle is the same whether or not the at least one forward wheel is in contact with the underlying surface, and wherein the control law is configured to determine the torque value and includes a term that is a function of the measured pitch angle, characterized in that said term appears when the measured pitch angle is greater than a predetermined pitch offset value (θ 0) tending to counteract further backward leaning of the vehicle. a plurality of wheels (13,14,21,22), including at least one forward wheel (13,14) and at least one aft wheel (21,22); at least one motor actuator that drives each aft wheel; a sensor unit for providing a pitch signal representing a measure of a pitch angle of the vehicle; and a controller that continuously governs the at least one motor actuator in such a manner as to apply a torque value to the at least one aft wheel to dynamically stabilize the vehicle when the at least one forward wheel is not in contact with an underlying surface, the controller continuously governing the at least one motor actuator in accordance with a control law, wherein the control law applied to dynamically stabilize the vehicle is the same whether or not the at least one forward wheel is in contact with the underlying surface, and wherein the control law is configured to determine the torque value and includes a term that is a function of the measured pitch angle,
An adhesively bonded packaging system composed at least of the following layers: (i) substrate 1, selected from the group consisting of aluminum foil, coated aluminum foil, and polyethylene, (ii) at least one adhesive layer comprising 5 to 95 wt% of at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and 5 to 95 wt% of at least one acid-functional ethylene copolymer, (v) substrate 2, selected from the group consisting of aluminum foil, coated aluminum foil, and polyethylene, the acid-functional ethylene copolymer being composed at least of the monomers ethylene and (meth)acrylic acid and having a molar weight of at least 45 000 g/mol (measured by GPC as fully methyl-esterified derivative), and the composition of the adhesive layer (ii) being such that it has a melting point of at least 40°C and less than 90°C. (i) substrate 1, selected from the group consisting of aluminum foil, coated aluminum foil, and polyethylene, (ii) at least one adhesive layer comprising 5 to 95 wt% of at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and 5 to 95 wt% of at least one acid-functional ethylene copolymer, (v) substrate 2, selected from the group consisting of aluminum foil, coated aluminum foil, and polyethylene, 5 to 95 wt% of at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and 5 to 95 wt% of at least one acid-functional ethylene copolymer, (v) substrate 2, selected from the group consisting of aluminum foil, coated aluminum foil, and polyethylene,
Bicycle bag for storage and transport of a bicycle, the bag com prising - a protective frame which comprises a rigid longitudinal bottom frame, a front frame and a rear frame for extending substantially vertically upwards from the longitudinal ends of the bottom frame, and a detachable top frame for extending between upper ends of the front and rear frames (50,60), the protective frame being configured to define a protective cavity arranged to accommodate the bicycle, - at least one bicycle support for fastening of the bicycle to the bottom frame, and - a flexible cover configured to enclose the protective frame, characterized in that the front and rear frames (50, 60) are hinged in their respective lower region, to be folded towards a respective opposite end of the bottom frame for collapsing of the bag. - a protective frame which comprises a rigid longitudinal bottom frame, a front frame and a rear frame for extending substantially vertically upwards from the longitudinal ends of the bottom frame, and a detachable top frame for extending between upper ends of the front and rear frames (50,60), the protective frame being configured to define a protective cavity arranged to accommodate the bicycle, - at least one bicycle support for fastening of the bicycle to the bottom frame, and - a flexible cover configured to enclose the protective frame, characterized in that the front and rear frames (50, 60) are hinged in their respective lower region, to be folded towards a respective opposite end of the bottom frame for collapsing of the bag.
Brake device for a hydraulic motor vehicle brake system, comprising at least one brake device housing which, after being mounted in the vehicle, has a front side oriented substantially in the direction of travel (Rf) and a rear side oriented counter to the direction of travel, and also comprising at least one pressure medium container which is arranged on the brake device housing and has a container housing, characterized in that the pressure medium container has at least one first connection piece for supplying the brake device with a hydraulic pressure medium, which is oriented substantially parallel or at an acute angle to the direction of travel (Rf) and plugged in a receiving seat formed in the brake device housing.
A plasma processing apparatus comprising: a process chamber configured to accommodate a target substrate and to be vacuum-exhausted; a first electrode (34, 34') and a second electrode disposed opposite each other within the process chamber, the first electrode being an upper electrode, and the second electrode being a lower electrode and configured to support the target substrate; a first RF power application unit configured to apply a first RF power to the first electrode (34, 34'); a second RF power application unit configured to apply a second RF power to the second electrode, the second RF power having a frequency lower than that of the first RF power; wherein the first electrode (34, 34') includes an inner electrode and an outer electrode, and the first RF power is divided and applied to the inner and the outer electrode; a DC power supply (50, 50a, 50b); a process gas supply unit configured to supply a process gas into the process chamber, characterized in that the plasma processing apparatus comprises a control unit configured to control any one of application voltage, application current, and application power from the DC power supply to the first electrode, and in that the DC power supply (50, 50a, 50b) is configured to apply respective DC voltages to the inner electrode and the outer electrode, such that said DC voltages are variable independently of each other. a process chamber configured to accommodate a target substrate and to be vacuum-exhausted; a first electrode (34, 34') and a second electrode disposed opposite each other within the process chamber, the first electrode being an upper electrode, and the second electrode being a lower electrode and configured to support the target substrate; a first RF power application unit configured to apply a first RF power to the first electrode (34, 34'); a second RF power application unit configured to apply a second RF power to the second electrode, the second RF power having a frequency lower than that of the first RF power; wherein the first electrode (34, 34') includes an inner electrode and an outer electrode, and the first RF power is divided and applied to the inner and the outer electrode; a DC power supply (50, 50a, 50b); a process gas supply unit configured to supply a process gas into the process chamber, characterized in that the plasma processing apparatus comprises a control unit configured to control any one of application voltage, application current, and application power from the DC power supply to the first electrode, and in that the DC power supply (50, 50a, 50b) is configured to apply respective DC voltages to the inner electrode and the outer electrode, such that said DC voltages are variable independently of each other.