mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A process to obtain a real-time measurement of a monomer concentration and/or a real-time measurement of a comonomer concentration in at least one process stream of a solution polymerization to form a polymer, said process comprising analyzing the amount of the monomer and/or the amount of the comonomer in a polymer solution downstream from the exit of at least one reactor, using at least one fiber optic sensor coupled to a light source, or using at least one flow cell coupled to a light source, and wherein the light source is connected to a spectrometer; and wherein at least one of the following takes place: A) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and then comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or the flow cell, and a spectrum is generated, and then the solution flows through a densitometer; or B) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and then flows through a densitometer, and then the solution comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or the flow cell, and a spectrum is generated; or C) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and is split into at least two streams, and wherein one stream flows through a densitometer, and wherein another stream comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or flow cell, and a spectrum is generated; and wherein the process further comprises analyzing the amount of a monomer and/or the amount of a comonomer, in a recycled solvent stream, using at least one fiber optic sensor coupled to a light source, or using at least one flow cell coupled to a light source; and wherein this recycled solvent stream is downstream from a "solvent/monomer separator" and upstream from the injection of the monomer and/or the comonomer into a process stream fed to the at least one reactor. A) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and then comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or the flow cell, and a spectrum is generated, and then the solution flows through a densitometer; or B) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and then flows through a densitometer, and then the solution comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or the flow cell, and a spectrum is generated; or C) a portion of the polymer solution exits the reactor, and is split into at least two streams, and wherein one stream flows through a densitometer, and wherein another stream comes into contact with the fiber optic sensor or flow cell, and a spectrum is generated; and wherein the process further comprises analyzing the amount of a monomer and/or the amount of a comonomer, in a recycled solvent stream, using at least one fiber optic sensor coupled to a light source, or using at least one flow cell coupled to a light source; and wherein this recycled solvent stream is downstream from a "solvent/monomer separator" and upstream from the injection of the monomer and/or the comonomer into a process stream fed to the at least one reactor.
A method for enriching target sequences from a sequencing library to provide a target enriched sequencing library, wherein the target sequences to be enriched from the sequencing library comprise a sequence which lies in a target region of interest, wherein the sequencing library is suitable for massive parallel sequencing and comprises a plurality of double-stranded nucleic acid molecules, wherein the method comprises: a) providing nucleoprotein filaments comprising (i) a single stranded invasion probe, wherein the invasion probe has a region of substantial complementarity to one strand of a double-stranded target sequence, (ii) a recombinase; b) forming a complex between the invasion probe and a complementary portion of the target sequence wherein complex formation is mediated by the recombinase; c) separating the complexes from the remaining sequencing library, thereby enriching the target sequences. a) providing nucleoprotein filaments comprising (i) a single stranded invasion probe, wherein the invasion probe has a region of substantial complementarity to one strand of a double-stranded target sequence, (ii) a recombinase; (i) a single stranded invasion probe, wherein the invasion probe has a region of substantial complementarity to one strand of a double-stranded target sequence, (ii) a recombinase; b) forming a complex between the invasion probe and a complementary portion of the target sequence wherein complex formation is mediated by the recombinase; c) separating the complexes from the remaining sequencing library, thereby enriching the target sequences.
A handle (20; 40) for a shaving razor, the handle (20; 40) comprising: a frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134); and a flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) coupled to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) comprising a base (62; 92; 112; 122) with a first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124), the first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124) corresponding in shape and mating with a second mounting member (76; 100; 118; 136) of the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), wherein the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is compressible and decompressible to engage the first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124) of the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) with the second mounting member (76; 100; 118; 136) of the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), characterized in that the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is operably coupled to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134) such that the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is configured to rotate about an axis (26; 46) substantially perpendicular to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134). a frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134); and a flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) coupled to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) comprising a base (62; 92; 112; 122) with a first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124), the first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124) corresponding in shape and mating with a second mounting member (76; 100; 118; 136) of the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), wherein the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is compressible and decompressible to engage the first mounting member (64; 98; 114; 124) of the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) with the second mounting member (76; 100; 118; 136) of the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134), characterized in that the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is operably coupled to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134) such that the flexible pod (50, 60; 90; 110; 120) is configured to rotate about an axis (26; 46) substantially perpendicular to the frame (22; 42; 72; 82; 116; 134).
A process for the preparation of a fibrous composition comprising: (i) providing a casein-containing milk-based liquid; (ii) subjecting said liquid to a calcium ions-binding treatment, thereby forming a free calcium ions-depleted liquid; (iii) adding to the free calcium ions-depleted liquid a hydrocolloid capable of precipitating with metal cations, thereby forming a fibre-generation liquid mass; (iv) contacting the fibre-generation liquid mass with an aqueous solution comprising at least divalent metal cations so as to form fibres, wherein the casein-containing milk-based liquid is a micellar casein concentrate. (i) providing a casein-containing milk-based liquid; (ii) subjecting said liquid to a calcium ions-binding treatment, thereby forming a free calcium ions-depleted liquid; (iii) adding to the free calcium ions-depleted liquid a hydrocolloid capable of precipitating with metal cations, thereby forming a fibre-generation liquid mass; (iv) contacting the fibre-generation liquid mass with an aqueous solution comprising at least divalent metal cations so as to form fibres,
A method for changing an available amount of one or more services to be used by a user in an electronic communications system depending on service usage,, characterised by comprising the steps of: reserving (101, 102) at least a quota of said available amount of service(s), in response to a service request initiated by a user command to the system, and adding the reserved quota to an accumulated requested service register; detecting whether a valid delivery of at least a part of said requested service has been performed based on whether an acknowledgement thereof is received by the system; in response to receiving the acknowledgment of the valid delivery, accumulating in an accumulated delivered service register an amount representing the delivered said at least part of said requested service; and calculating a promotion or a refund for the user in dependence of said accumulated amount in the accumulated delivered service register. reserving (101, 102) at least a quota of said available amount of service(s), in response to a service request initiated by a user command to the system, and adding the reserved quota to an accumulated requested service register; detecting whether a valid delivery of at least a part of said requested service has been performed based on whether an acknowledgement thereof is received by the system; in response to receiving the acknowledgment of the valid delivery, accumulating in an accumulated delivered service register an amount representing the delivered said at least part of said requested service; and calculating a promotion or a refund for the user in dependence of said accumulated amount in the accumulated delivered service register.
A method of controlling an electronic device comprising: providing an image as input into an artificial intelligence model; obtaining a feature map for the image as output from the artificial intelligence model; identifying a type of the feature map based on histogram information of the feature map; obtaining a lookup table for the type of the feature map among a plurality of lookup tables, wherein the plurality of lookup tables are generated in a process of training the artificial intelligence model by inputting a plurality of input images and obtaining a learning feature map for each input image, and analysing histogram information of the learning feature maps and determining the types of the learning feature maps, wherein each of the plurality of lookup tables is generated such that the maximum residual among pixel values included in a learning feature map is decreased, and wherein each of the plurality of lookup tables corresponds to a respective type of learning feature map; converting the feature map to a converted feature map using the obtained lookup table, wherein a standard deviation of pixel values of the pixels of the converted feature map is less than a standard deviation of pixel values of the pixels of the feature map; compressing the converted feature map using a compression mode corresponding to the type of the feature map among a plurality of compression modes; and storing the compressed feature map in a memory of the electronic device. providing an image as input into an artificial intelligence model; obtaining a feature map for the image as output from the artificial intelligence model; identifying a type of the feature map based on histogram information of the feature map; obtaining a lookup table for the type of the feature map among a plurality of lookup tables, wherein the plurality of lookup tables are generated in a process of training the artificial intelligence model by inputting a plurality of input images and obtaining a learning feature map for each input image, and analysing histogram information of the learning feature maps and determining the types of the learning feature maps, wherein each of the plurality of lookup tables is generated such that the maximum residual among pixel values included in a learning feature map is decreased, and wherein each of the plurality of lookup tables corresponds to a respective type of learning feature map; converting the feature map to a converted feature map using the obtained lookup table, wherein a standard deviation of pixel values of the pixels of the converted feature map is less than a standard deviation of pixel values of the pixels of the feature map; compressing the converted feature map using a compression mode corresponding to the type of the feature map among a plurality of compression modes; and storing the compressed feature map in a memory of the electronic device.
A process for preparing a compound of the formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which comprises: contacting a compound of the formula II: with a compound of the formula III: in the presence of a coupling agent, to give the compound of the formula I. contacting a compound of the formula II: with a compound of the formula III: in the presence of a coupling agent,
Method for operating a particle accelerator device according to claim 8, having a synchrotron with individual components arranged for a slow extraction, characterized in that the energy of the particles released by the particle accelerator device is changed at least quasi-continuously at least at times and/or at least in part during the particle extraction phase by changing the energy of the particles in the particle accelerator device.
A device for de-orbiting a satellite in survival mode comprising: - a data acquisition module (202, 204, 206) for providing: - the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the satellite reference frame; and - a prediction of the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the local orbital reference frame; - an attitude estimation module coupled to the data acquisition module for determining the attitude of the satellite relative to the local orbital reference frame, the angle between the sun direction and the satellite Z-axis and the position on the orbit of the satellite; - a boost generation module coupled to the attitude estimation module for generating signals capable of activating the nozzles of the satellite when the attitude, angle and position values are equal to predefined values. - a data acquisition module (202, 204, 206) for providing: - the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the satellite reference frame; and - a prediction of the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the local orbital reference frame; - the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the satellite reference frame; and - a prediction of the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field and of the satellite-sun in the local orbital reference frame; - an attitude estimation module coupled to the data acquisition module for determining the attitude of the satellite relative to the local orbital reference frame, the angle between the sun direction and the satellite Z-axis and the position on the orbit of the satellite; - a boost generation module coupled to the attitude estimation module for generating signals capable of activating the nozzles of the satellite when the attitude, angle and position values are equal to predefined values.
A wireless power transceiver, comprising: a power receiver comprising a receiving resonator that receives an inbound power from a source resonator; a power transmitter comprising a transmitting resonator that transmits an outbound power to a target resonator using the inbound power received from the power receiver; an isolator to electrically isolate the power receiver and the power transmitter; and a coupling controller to control a coupling frequency between the target resonator and the transmitting resonator, the coupling frequency being used to transmit the outbound power. a power receiver comprising a receiving resonator that receives an inbound power from a source resonator; a power transmitter comprising a transmitting resonator that transmits an outbound power to a target resonator using the inbound power received from the power receiver; an isolator to electrically isolate the power receiver and the power transmitter; and a coupling controller to control a coupling frequency between the target resonator and the transmitting resonator, the coupling frequency being used to transmit the outbound power.
An apparatus (1, 801, 1001) for enabling smokable material (5, 805, 1005) to be heated to volatilise at least one component of said smokable material, the apparatus comprising: a housing (2, 802, 1002); a sensor arrangement (15, 812, 813, 1013, 1050) to enable an article of smokable material (5, 805, 1005) to be identified when the article has been introduced into the housing (2, 802, 1002) in use; and a processor; characterised in that the sensor arrangement includes: a capacitive sensor (15, 812, 813) comprising at least one electrode (12, 812), the processor constructed and arranged to sense a change in the capacitance of the at least one electrode (12, 812) and an article of smokable material (5, 805) as a result of the article (5, 805) introduced into the housing (2, 802) in use; and/or a resistive sensor (1013, 1050) comprising at least two electrodes, the processor constructed and arranged to provide a measure of electrical resistance using the at least two electrodes as a result of an article of smokable material introduced into the housing in use. a housing (2, 802, 1002); a sensor arrangement (15, 812, 813, 1013, 1050) to enable an article of smokable material (5, 805, 1005) to be identified when the article has been introduced into the housing (2, 802, 1002) in use; and a processor; characterised in that the sensor arrangement includes: a capacitive sensor (15, 812, 813) comprising at least one electrode (12, 812), the processor constructed and arranged to sense a change in the capacitance of the at least one electrode (12, 812) and an article of smokable material (5, 805) as a result of the article (5, 805) introduced into the housing (2, 802) in use; and/or a resistive sensor (1013, 1050) comprising at least two electrodes, the processor constructed and arranged to provide a measure of electrical resistance using the at least two electrodes as a result of an article of smokable material introduced into the housing in use. a capacitive sensor (15, 812, 813) comprising at least one electrode (12, 812), the processor constructed and arranged to sense a change in the capacitance of the at least one electrode (12, 812) and an article of smokable material (5, 805) as a result of the article (5, 805) introduced into the housing (2, 802) in use; and/or a resistive sensor (1013, 1050) comprising at least two electrodes, the processor constructed and arranged to provide a measure of electrical resistance using the at least two electrodes as a result of an article of smokable material introduced into the housing in use.
A filling composition for optical fiber cables comprising: a mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity from 32 mm 2 /s (32 cSt) to 100 mm 2 /s (100 cSt) at 40°C; a styrene-ethylene/propylene diblock copolymer; characterized in that the filling composition further comprises: from 1 wt% to less than 5 wt% polystyrene having a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of from 1,000 to 100,000. a mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity from 32 mm 2 /s (32 cSt) to 100 mm 2 /s (100 cSt) at 40°C; a styrene-ethylene/propylene diblock copolymer;
Safety system for a paraglider harness comprising an impact protection element that is formed by an air cell that is formed of shaped foam and filled by dynamic pressure, and an emergency parachute that is integrated in or on the harness, wherein the foam impact protection element is in the shape of a seat shell, and that, in addition to the impact protection element, an airbag system that can be inflated by means of an energy system, for example a fan, is integrated in the harness, which airbag system, when inflated, consists of a main chamber arranged under the impact protection element and two laterally arranged side chambers (38, 40).
System having at least one drive, wherein the drive comprises at least one electric motor and a converter, wherein the converter comprises at least power and signal electronics, wherein at least the signal electronics of the converter are mounted on a plug-in card for a computer comprising plug-in card slots and/or are comprised by this plug-in card, wherein the computer comprises at least one further plug-in card which has inputs and outputs such that the computer also comprises PLC functionality, wherein the electric motor comprises at least one transmitter, sensor and electronic type plate and the associated information, such as angular position, zero position, type data, is transmittable contactlessly by means of electromagnetic waves to the plug-in card comprising the control electronics, wherein the electric motor is electrically supplied by power electronics located outside the housing of the computer, wherein the power electronics with the plug-in card comprising the signal electronics are configured to transmit information between signal electronics and power electronics by means of electromagnetic waves, wherein the power electronics are surrounded by a housing, wherein the power electronics are suppliable by means of a system for contactless energy transmission, wherein the housing is a housing part of the electric motor housing, wherein the housing is part, in particular a cover, of the connection box of the electric motor, wherein the heat transmission resistance is greater from the power electronics towards the electric motor than to the environment, wherein a thermal barrier is placed between the power electronics and the electric motor.
A method for inspection of 3D manufactured structures or process control of a 3D manufacturing apparatus, the method comprising: obtaining, in real-time during a 3D manufacturing build process in which at least one structure is built by the 3D manufacturing apparatus, a topographical scan of an area of a build platform on which the at least one structure is built; evaluating, by a processor, the topographical scan to determine a powder depth or a layer depth after powder redistribution; determining, based on the evaluating, whether the powder depth or the layer depth is either inside or outside a predetermined range; modifying, based on the determining, an operational characteristic of the 3D manufacturing apparatus; wherein the method further comprises: identifying a defect in at least one structure; correlating the defect with the powder layer or the layer depth; generating or updating a statistical model based on the correlation; and generating the predetermined range from a distribution function of the statistical model. obtaining, in real-time during a 3D manufacturing build process in which at least one structure is built by the 3D manufacturing apparatus, a topographical scan of an area of a build platform on which the at least one structure is built; evaluating, by a processor, the topographical scan to determine a powder depth or a layer depth after powder redistribution; determining, based on the evaluating, whether the powder depth or the layer depth is either inside or outside a predetermined range; modifying, based on the determining, an operational characteristic of the 3D manufacturing apparatus; identifying a defect in at least one structure; correlating the defect with the powder layer or the layer depth; generating or updating a statistical model based on the correlation; and generating the predetermined range from a distribution function of the statistical model.
An electrode material comprising a porous carbon material and binder as an active material layer on a current collector, wherein the porous carbon material has a co-continuous structure portion in which a carbon skeleton and voids form a continuous structure, and wherein in the porous carbon material, the specific surface area measured by the BET method as described in the specification is 1 to 4500 m 2 /g, the pore volume measured by the BJH method as described in the specification is 0.01 to 2.0 cm 3 /g, and a structural period of the co-continuous structure portion of the porous carbon material measured as described in the specification is 0.002 to 3 μm.