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An implantable medical stent system, comprising: a radially expandable stent comprising a plurality of adjacent circumferential segments that comprise patterned filamental structures that surround a bore and are arranged in series along a length relative to a longitudinal axis to thereby form a substantially tubular wall along the length; wherein each pair of adjacent segments is connected by at least one of a plurality of connections between segments; and wherein each connection comprises at least one of (a) a longitudinal bending stiffness that is greater than a longitudinal bending stiffness along either adjacent segment such that upon an applied force of deflection lateral to the longitudinal axis the stent exhibits more longitudinal flexure within the segments than at the connections, and (b) a minimum width that is greater than a minimum width along a patterned filamental structure comprised by at least one of the adjacent segments. a radially expandable stent comprising a plurality of adjacent circumferential segments that comprise patterned filamental structures that surround a bore and are arranged in series along a length relative to a longitudinal axis to thereby form a substantially tubular wall along the length; wherein each pair of adjacent segments is connected by at least one of a plurality of connections between segments; and wherein each connection comprises at least one of (a) a longitudinal bending stiffness that is greater than a longitudinal bending stiffness along either adjacent segment such that upon an applied force of deflection lateral to the longitudinal axis the stent exhibits more longitudinal flexure within the segments than at the connections, and (b) a minimum width that is greater than a minimum width along a patterned filamental structure comprised by at least one of the adjacent segments.
A wireless power transfer system in which a primary coil connected to a high-frequency power source and a secondary coil connected to a load are disposed so as to be isolated from each other with a coupling coefficient k, thereby supplying power from the primary coil to the secondary coil in a non-contact manner, the system comprising: a resonance current phase detection means forming a resonance circuit by connecting a resonance capacitor to the secondary coil and configured to detect phase information of a resonance current flowing in the secondary coil and correct the detected phase information so that a phase of the detected phase information is advanced; a phase information transfer means configured to transfer the corrected phase information; and a driving circuit configured to determine, based on the transferred phase information, a driving frequency so that a current phase of a driving current flowing in the primary coil slightly delays from a voltage phase of a driving voltage applied to the primary coil, thereby driving the primary coil, wherein a Q value determined based on a leakage inductance of the secondary coil, a capacitance of the resonance capacitor, and an equivalent load resistance on the secondary coil side is set to a value greater than or equal to a value determined by Q=2/k 2. a resonance current phase detection means forming a resonance circuit by connecting a resonance capacitor to the secondary coil and configured to detect phase information of a resonance current flowing in the secondary coil and correct the detected phase information so that a phase of the detected phase information is advanced; a phase information transfer means configured to transfer the corrected phase information; and a driving circuit configured to determine, based on the transferred phase information, a driving frequency so that a current phase of a driving current flowing in the primary coil slightly delays from a voltage phase of a driving voltage applied to the primary coil, thereby driving the primary coil, wherein a Q value determined based on a leakage inductance of the secondary coil, a capacitance of the resonance capacitor, and an equivalent load resistance on the secondary coil side is set to a value greater than or equal to a value determined by Q=2/k 2.
A method for lubricating cylinders in large diesel engines, such as marine engines, where injection of lubricating oil into cylinders of the engine is performed via a number of injection nozzles corresponding to a multiple of the cylinder number in the engine, wherein the lubricating oil is forwarded to the injection nozzles from lubricating apparatuses, each comprising a dosing piston with an adjustable stroke for adjustment of the amount of the lubricating oil for the cylinder lubrication; wherein the lubricating apparatuses are connected to local control units, which are connected to a central computer, where the method comprises regulating the stroke and timing for the injection by the local control units; characterised in also regulating the frequency for the injection by the control units.
A flexible modular system for the production of hydrogen from organic material in the form of solid, liquid or gas, which system comprises: (i) at least one loading device or loading module; (ii) at least one gasification module comprising at least one plasma generator, which is powered with an alternating current; (iii) at least one gas cooling module; (iv) at least one gas cleaning module comprising at least one gas cleaning device; (v) at least one water-gas-shift and hydrogen separation module; wherein each of the modules is constructed as a standard container having a standard size of a standard ISO-container and is adapted to be transported on a transport vehicle and which modules are connected to each other by means of an interface which comprises coupling means (19a, 19b, 19c, 19d) and connections for a gas, and electric power and communication, and wherein the plasma gas is directed from the discharge compartment of the generator comprising electrodes through an orifice to a chamber outside the discharge compartment in which chamber the plasma gas interacts with the organic material. (i) at least one loading device or loading module; (ii) at least one gasification module comprising at least one plasma generator, which is powered with an alternating current; (iii) at least one gas cooling module; (iv) at least one gas cleaning module comprising at least one gas cleaning device; (v) at least one water-gas-shift and hydrogen separation module; wherein
Apparatus for modifying a parameterized representation having, for a time portion of an audio signal, band pass filter information for a plurality of band pass filters, the band pass filter information indicating time-varying band pass filter center frequencies of band pass filters having band widths, which depend on the time-varying band pass filter center frequencies of the corresponding band pass filters, and having amplitude modulation information for each band pass filter for the time portion of the audio signal, the apparatus comprising: a modifier for modifying the amplitude modulation information and for generating a modified parameterized representation comprising modified amplitude modulation information, characterised in that the modifier is operative to modify the amplitude modulation information by a non-linear decomposition into a coarse structure and a fine structure, by deriving an energy value from the fine structure, by including the coarse structure into the modified parameterized representation, and by including the energy value representing the fine structure into the modified parameterized representation. having, for a time portion of an audio signal, band pass filter information for a plurality of band pass filters, the band pass filter information indicating time-varying band pass filter center frequencies of band pass filters having band widths, which depend on the time-varying band pass filter center frequencies of the corresponding band pass filters, and having amplitude modulation information for each band pass filter for the time portion of the audio signal, a modifier for modifying the amplitude modulation information and for generating a modified parameterized representation comprising modified amplitude modulation information, characterised in that the modifier is operative to modify the amplitude modulation information by a non-linear decomposition into a coarse structure and a fine structure, by deriving an energy value from the fine structure, by including the coarse structure into the modified parameterized representation, and by including the energy value representing the fine structure into the modified parameterized representation.
Rail vehicle having at least one appliance mount which is arranged in the area of the center of the lateral axis of the rail vehicle between the car body roof and the internal cladding on the ceiling of the rail vehicle, wherein at least one cable duct is arranged in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail vehicle between the at least one appliance mount and the car body roof characterized in that the at least one cable duct can be folded such that cables can be introduced from the side into the cable duct.
A process for the preparation of a citrate-coated amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticle which comprises the following steps: 1) providing a first solution of a salt of calcium and a citrate salt wherein the molar ratio of citrate ion to calcium ion is in the range from 1 to 2 thus obtaining a clear first solution; 2) providing a second solution of a salt capable to give phosphate anion and a carbonate salt; 3) mixing together the clear first solution and the second solution at a pH in the range from 8 to 11; 4) precipitating the nanoparticle; and 5) drying the nanoparticle obtained from step 4). 1) providing a first solution of a salt of calcium and a citrate salt wherein the molar ratio of citrate ion to calcium ion is in the range from 1 to 2 thus obtaining a clear first solution; 2) providing a second solution of a salt capable to give phosphate anion and a carbonate salt; 3) mixing together the clear first solution and the second solution at a pH in the range from 8 to 11; 4) precipitating the nanoparticle; and 5) drying the nanoparticle obtained from step 4).
Copolymers of isobutylene and isoprene having a copolymer sequence distribution defined by equation F = mA / 1 + mA 2 wherein • A is the molar ratio of isoprene to isobutylene in the copolymer as determined by 1 H NMR; and • F is the isoolefin-isoprene-isoprene triad fraction in the copolymer as determined by 13 C NMR; and wherein m is in the range of 1,30 − 0.025 × MOC ≥ m ≥ 1,15 − 0.025 × MOC whereby MOC is the content of isoprene in the copolymer in mol-% as determined by 1 H NMR; and the isobutylene content is from 90.0 to 91.0 mol.-% and the isoprene content is from 9.0 to 10.0 mol.-%. • A is the molar ratio of isoprene to isobutylene in the copolymer as determined by 1 H NMR; and • F is the isoolefin-isoprene-isoprene triad fraction in the copolymer as determined by 13 C NMR;
An agent against sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) for use in a method for treating multiple sclerosis, wherein the agent is an antibody or antibody fragment that binds to and neutralizes SIP.
A hybrid vacuum furnace having a sealed pressure-vacuum housing /1/ with inlet and outlet manifolds /22/ for process gases, heating elements /23, 24/ and PVD cathodes /5/ arranged mutually opposite, and a located therebetween heating chamber /2/ with a table /9/ being a support of holders and/or seats /13/ for securing the treated workpieces, cooperating with a vacuum pump, characterised in that the PVD cathodes /5/ are placed in mutually symmetrically arranged pockets /4/ of the pressure-vacuum housing /1/, and the located therebetween heating chamber /2/ made of thermally insulated material has open sides /6/ situated opposite the PVD cathodes /5/ and inside said heating chamber /2/ is the rotatable table /9/ equipped with individual seats and/or holders /13/ on rotatable supports /12/ with axes of rotation /O3/ parallel to the axes of rotation /O4/ of the table /9/, wherein between the pockets /4/ of the PVD cathodes /5/ and the open sides /6/ of the heating chamber /2/ there are movable diaphragms /7/.
A method for aligning wheels of a vehicle, the method comprising: capturing a first image of a wheel by an image capturing device when the wheel is illuminated by a first light source; capturing a second image of the wheel by the same image capturing device when the wheel is illuminated by a laser source, wherein the laser source projects one or more lines on the wheel; capturing a control image of the wheel in ambient light when both the first light source and the laser source are switched off; obtaining corrected first and second images by subtracting the control image from the first image and the second image; identifying, automatically, a rim coupled to the wheel based on the corrected first and second images; generating an information about orientation of the wheel based on the corrected first and second images; and aligning the wheel based on the generated rim identification. capturing a first image of a wheel by an image capturing device when the wheel is illuminated by a first light source; capturing a second image of the wheel by the same image capturing device when the wheel is illuminated by a laser source, wherein the laser source projects one or more lines on the wheel; capturing a control image of the wheel in ambient light when both the first light source and the laser source are switched off; obtaining corrected first and second images by subtracting the control image from the first image and the second image; identifying, automatically, a rim coupled to the wheel based on the corrected first and second images; generating an information about orientation of the wheel based on the corrected first and second images; and aligning the wheel based on the generated rim identification.
Loading floor for the luggage compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular of a passenger car provided with a tailgate, wherein the flat loading floor is divided into three parts: a first, rear loading-floor element, a second, middle loading-floor element and a third, front loading-floor element, wherein the first and second loading-floor elements (2, 3) and the second and third loading-floor elements (3, 4) can be counter-pivoted by means of a hinge-like connection respectively arranged between the loading-floor elements (2, 3, 4), wherein two loading-floor elements can be locked relative to one another in the folded-together state by locking means, characterized in that the locking means is a grip of the front loading-floor element that engages into a recess of the middle loading-floor element.
A centering tool for finding the center of an adjustable valve, the tool comprising: a housing including a cavity; a magnetic capsule comprising a tool magnet, the magnetic capsule disposed within the cavity; a target comprising a marking located on the centering tool; wherein the magnetic capsule is configured to slide within the cavity and center within the target when the tool magnet is magnetically aligned with a magnet of an adjustable valve. a housing including a cavity; a magnetic capsule comprising a tool magnet, the magnetic capsule disposed within the cavity; a target comprising a marking located on the centering tool; wherein the magnetic capsule is configured to slide within the cavity and center within the target when the tool magnet is magnetically aligned with a magnet of an adjustable valve.
A printer system, comprising: an arm assembly (220, 230) connected to a printer housing, comprising an upper arm, a lower arm and connections therebetween; a syringe connected to the arm assembly (220, 230); a print surface on a stage above which a deposition tip of the syringe is configured to deposit material; and a disposable barrier having an inlet formed in the disposable barrier surrounding the print surface, the disposable barrier being structured to isolate the stage from the arm assembly (220, 230), the inlet encasing the upper arm and lower arm so as to provide a barrier between the arm assembly (220, 230) and the deposition tip of the syringe, the syringe being positioned in the inlet, wherein motion of the upper arm and of the lower arm is permitted within the inlet, and wherein the deposition tip is not encased within the inlet and is exposed to an environment within the disposable barrier. an arm assembly (220, 230) connected to a printer housing, comprising an upper arm, a lower arm and connections therebetween; a syringe connected to the arm assembly (220, 230); a print surface on a stage above which a deposition tip of the syringe is configured to deposit material; and a disposable barrier having an inlet formed in the disposable barrier surrounding the print surface, the disposable barrier being structured to isolate the stage from the arm assembly (220, 230), the inlet encasing the upper arm and lower arm so as to provide a barrier between the arm assembly (220, 230) and the deposition tip of the syringe, the syringe being positioned in the inlet, wherein motion of the upper arm and of the lower arm is permitted within the inlet, and wherein the deposition tip is not encased within the inlet and is exposed to an environment within the disposable barrier.
A delivery device for use in an iliac artery comprising: a bifurcated intraluminal device having a first distal lumen and a second distal lumen adjacent to one another; a first inner member; and a release wire positioned both alongside the first inner member and within the first distal lumen and passing through a suture loop wherein the suture loop is attached to the second distal lumen passing through the wall of the first distal lumen, wherein the release wire which passes through suture loop serves to releasably constrain the first and second distal lumens (111, 112) adjacent to each other, wherein distal movement of the release wire relative to the bifurcated intraluminal device releases the constraint such that the second distal lumen is freed from being locked to and adjacent to the first distal lumen; wherein the delivery device is deliverable over a first guidewire; and wherein a first portion of the bifurcated intraluminal device is deployable from the first inner member. a bifurcated intraluminal device having a first distal lumen and a second distal lumen adjacent to one another; a first inner member; and a release wire positioned both alongside the first inner member and within the first distal lumen and passing through a suture loop wherein the suture loop is attached to the second distal lumen passing through the wall of the first distal lumen, wherein the release wire which passes through suture loop serves to releasably constrain the first and second distal lumens (111, 112) adjacent to each other, wherein distal movement of the release wire relative to the bifurcated intraluminal device releases the constraint such that the second distal lumen is freed from being locked to and adjacent to the first distal lumen; wherein the delivery device is deliverable over a first guidewire; and wherein a first portion of the bifurcated intraluminal device is deployable from the first inner member.
Method for measuring the visually-induced postural instability of a person, the method comprising: a display providing step during which a visual display device comprising a semi-transparent diffusive screen is provided in the lower half visual field of the person and arranged so as to display a dynamic visual pattern in at least 50 % of the lower half visual field of the person and to leave the upper half visual field of the person free, wherein the semi-transparent diffusive screen is curved so as to have a conic transversal shape, a display step during which a dynamic visual pattern is displayed on the visual display device, a measuring step during which a parameter representative of the postural instability is measured when the person is gazing at a fixed target straight in front of him while having the dynamic visual pattern displayed on the visual display device. a display providing step during which a visual display device comprising a semi-transparent diffusive screen is provided in the lower half visual field of the person and arranged so as to display a dynamic visual pattern in at least 50 % of the lower half visual field of the person and to leave the upper half visual field of the person free, wherein the semi-transparent diffusive screen is curved so as to have a conic transversal shape, a display step during which a dynamic visual pattern is displayed on the visual display device, a measuring step during which a parameter representative of the postural instability is measured when the person is gazing at a fixed target straight in front of him while having the dynamic visual pattern displayed on the visual display device.
A nonaqueous secondary battery comprising a negative electrode capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, a positive electrode containing a transition metal and lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte having a lithium salt dissolved in an organic solvent, the nonaqueous electrolyte containing a polycarboxylic ester compound represented by general formula or: wherein R 1 represents a vinylene, propenylene, isopropenylene, butenylene, pentenylene, hexenylene, or 1-propenylen-2,3-diyl group, or R 1 represents an arylene group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms; and R 2, R 3, R 4, R 5, R 6, and R 7 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms; wherein R 8 represents a saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or an arylene group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms; R 9, R 10, and R 11 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer 3 to 6.
A method for avoiding falsely doomed parent transactions of nested children in a transactional memory system that uses version numbers for memory regions or objects, the transactional memory system being adapted to increase version numbers when rolling back transactions, the method comprising the steps of: when rolling back a nested transaction, tracking (206, 208, 212; 244, 246; 274, 278) a release count that records the number of times that a write lock is released by the nested transaction; and during validation of a parent transaction, if an optimistic read failed to validate due to a version number mismatch, using (216; 248) the release count to determine whether the difference in version numbers exactly matches the release count, and if so, determining the optimistic read to be valid. when rolling back a nested transaction, tracking (206, 208, 212; 244, 246; 274, 278) a release count that records the number of times that a write lock is released by the nested transaction; and during validation of a parent transaction, if an optimistic read failed to validate due to a version number mismatch, using (216; 248) the release count to determine whether the difference in version numbers exactly matches the release count, and if so, determining the optimistic read to be valid.