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A dental blank comprising at least an inner zone of a first color and an outer zone of a second color, wherein the inner and outer zones (Z1, Z3) are concentric, the inner and outer zones (Z1, Z3) have a cross section or overall shape that mirrors the cross section or overall shape of the blank, so that the zones (Z1, Z3) of a rectangular blank have a generally rectangular shape and the zones (Z1, Z3) of a cylindrical blank have a generally cylindrical shape, characterized in that the inner zone is surrounded in its entirety by the outer zone such that only the outer zone is visible on all surfaces (S1-S6) of the blank and the inner zone is not visible on any surface (S1-S6) of the blank.
A method of determining a concentration of sulfate reducing bacteria comprising: preparing a growth medium for growing SRB in a group of test vials; adding ferrous chloride tetrahydrate (FCTH) to the each of the test vials (302 to 312; 402 to 452); adding a tested sample to a first of the group of test vials (402 to 412); sequentially diluting the tested sample by injecting succeeding vials (422 to 452) in the group with fluid from sequentially previous vials (402 to 412); and incubating the group of test vials (302 to 312; 402 to 452); wherein visual blackening of fluid in one incubated test vial (302 to 312; 402 to 452) indicates a presence of a threshold number of SRB. preparing a growth medium for growing SRB in a group of test vials; adding ferrous chloride tetrahydrate (FCTH) to the each of the test vials (302 to 312; 402 to 452); adding a tested sample to a first of the group of test vials (402 to 412); sequentially diluting the tested sample by injecting succeeding vials (422 to 452) in the group with fluid from sequentially previous vials (402 to 412); and incubating the group of test vials (302 to 312; 402 to 452); wherein visual blackening of fluid in one incubated test vial (302 to 312; 402 to 452) indicates a presence of a threshold number of SRB.
A composition for use in the treatment of senile arthritis and osteoarthrosis, where the composition comprises drone brood and calcium compounds, wherein the calcium compound is one from the following group of compounds or any combination of them: calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate, calcium aspartate, calcium ascorbate, calcium aminochelate, calcium fumarate, calcium succinate, and calcium phosphate.
Fluid circulation valve, in particular for exhaust gases from a motor vehicle engine, comprising a body that defines a main duct and an auxiliary duct for the flow of the fluid, opening into said main duct, said valve also comprising a flap that is able to move between a position, known as the closed position, preventing communication between the two ducts (31, 32), and a position, known as the open position, that allows communication between said ducts (31, 32), and a seal against which the flap bears when it is in the closed position, said body comprising a housing for an actuating motor of the flap, said body being configured to define a fluid gap between said seal and said housing, said seal having an opening for the fluid to pass from one duct to the other and the flap is provided with a first wing and a second wing, said first wing, known as the shutoff wing, making it possible to close said opening when the flap is in the closed position, the first wing and the second wing being provided on either side of the seal, said flap comprising an intermediate zone, connecting said first wing and said second wing, that passes through said opening in the seal when the flap is in the closed position, and said second wing making it possible to at least partially close said first duct when the flap is in the open position, characterized in that said seal has a blind zone situated facing said wing when the flap is in the closed position, the opening of the seal being provided only at the level of the shutoff wing, the flap being in the closed position, and said fluid gap is provided between said blind zone of the seal and said body.
Method for producing a thermal barrier system on a metal substrate of a turbine engine part, such as a high-pressure turbine blade, the thermal barrier system comprising at least one columnar ceramic layer (3; 31,..., 3i,..., 3n), characterised in that the method comprises a step of compressing at least one of said at least one columnar ceramic layer (3; 31,..., 3i,..., 3n); in that the compression is capable of reducing the spaces between the columns of the compressed columnar ceramic layer or layers (3; 31,..., 3i,..., 3n).
An active rectifier controller for controlling the operation of an active rectifier in converting an alternating current voltage provided by a variable frequency synchronous generator to a direct current output voltage, the active rectifier controller providing control instructions based, in part, on monitored position information representative of the rotor position of the generator independent of a load connected to the generator, and based, in part, on a speed dependent torque-to-current ratio (Kt) associated with the generator, thereby accounting for non-linearities associated with the generator, wherein the active rectifier controller calculates electrical phase/angular position (θ e), electrical frequency/ speed (ω e) and mechanical angular speed of the generator based on the monitored rotor position information, calculates the speed dependent torque-to-current ratio (Kt) based on the determined mechanical speed of the generator and stored parameters associated with the generator, generates a current command (IqR) based on monitored rectifier DC output voltage (Vo), the calculated torque-to-current ratio (Kt), and the determined mechanical speed of the generator; and controls the active rectifier such that the AC currents drawn by the active rectifier remain in-phase with the BEMF voltages of the generator.
A bike retaining device for retaining a bike in a bike carrier arrangement on a vehicle, said bike retaining device comprising: - an elongated arm having a longitudinal extension; - a first portion and a second portion projecting laterally away from said elongated arm; wherein said first portion and said second portion are arranged at a distance from each other wherein said first portion is movable relative to the second portion in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the elongated arm; - a hook connected to said first portion, said hook comprising a first shank and a second shank; wherein said hook is arrangeable at least in a first configuration and a second configuration; wherein in said first configuration said first shank is arranged such that a distance between said first portion and said second portion is at least partially covered by the first shank and such that it allows a user of said bike retaining device to press a frame portion of said bike against said first shank; wherein said hook is movable from said first configuration to said second configuration when said user of said bike retaining device presses a frame portion of said bike against said first shank; and wherein in said second configuration said second shank is arranged such that the distance between said first and second portion is at least partially covered by said second shank, whereby a space is defined by said first portion, said second portion and said second shank for securing said frame portion of said bike. - an elongated arm having a longitudinal extension; - a first portion and a second portion projecting laterally away from said elongated arm; wherein said first portion and said second portion are arranged at a distance from each other wherein said first portion is movable relative to the second portion in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the elongated arm; - a hook connected to said first portion, said hook comprising a first shank and a second shank; wherein said hook is arrangeable at least in a first configuration and a second configuration; wherein in said first configuration said first shank is arranged such that a distance between said first portion and said second portion is at least partially covered by the first shank and such that it allows a user of said bike retaining device to press a frame portion of said bike against said first shank; wherein said hook is movable from said first configuration to said second configuration when said user of said bike retaining device presses a frame portion of said bike against said first shank; and wherein in said second configuration said second shank is arranged such that the distance between said first and second portion is at least partially covered by said second shank, whereby a space is defined by said first portion, said second portion and said second shank for securing said frame portion of said bike.
A clothing dryer comprising: a body having a base and a rear body mounted at a rear portion of the base; a drum rotatably installed in the body; a dehumidifying unit mounted to the base, to condense humid air discharged from the drum; a water container arranged at the rear body to collect water condensed by the dehumidifying unit; a water container cover disposed to a top portion of the water container; a pump mounted to the water container cover to discharge water collected in the water container; characterized by further comprising a water level sensing device including an electrode sensor mounted to the water container cover, and a floating member movable in accordance with a variation in a level of water received in the water container, wherein the floating member is movable in accordance with the water level variation, to be coupled with or separated from the electrode sensor to detect the level of the water collected by the water container; and a rear cover coupled to a portion of the rear body where the water container is formed, wherein the rear body comprises a recess defining a portion of the water container, and the rear cover covers the recess. a body having a base and a rear body mounted at a rear portion of the base; a drum rotatably installed in the body; a dehumidifying unit mounted to the base, to condense humid air discharged from the drum; a water container arranged at the rear body to collect water condensed by the dehumidifying unit; a water container cover disposed to a top portion of the water container; a pump mounted to the water container cover to discharge water collected in the water container; characterized by further comprising a water level sensing device including an electrode sensor mounted to the water container cover, and a floating member movable in accordance with a variation in a level of water received in the water container, wherein the floating member is movable in accordance with the water level variation, to be coupled with or separated from the electrode sensor to detect the level of the water collected by the water container; and a rear cover coupled to a portion of the rear body where the water container is formed, wherein the rear body comprises a recess defining a portion of the water container, and the rear cover covers the recess.
Process for purifying technical methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE), which comprises the following steps: a) providing technical MTBE comprising at least MTBE, methanol, C4 hydrocarbons, C5 hydrocarbons and acetone; and b) distillatively separating the technical MTBE into a top product comprising C4 and C5 hydrocarbons, a side stream comprising acetone, methanol and MTBE, and a bottom product comprising MTBE. a) providing technical MTBE comprising at least MTBE, methanol, C4 hydrocarbons, C5 hydrocarbons and acetone; and b) distillatively separating the technical MTBE into a top product comprising C4 and C5 hydrocarbons, a side stream comprising acetone, methanol and MTBE, and a bottom product comprising MTBE.
A versatile pest station comprising interchangeable inserts, comprising: a housing including a base, a lid, and an opening, the base and the lid forming a cavity, the opening providing access to the cavity, the base having a bottom surface and being configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface; a lock mechanism interlocking the base and the lid; characterized in that a first insert is configured and arranged to removably fit within the cavity, the first insert including an entrance mechanism, the entrance mechanism allowing entrance into the insert cavity and preventing exit out of the insert cavity, the entrance mechanism comprising a door through which pests may enter but not exit the cavity; a second insert is configured and arranged to removably fit within the cavity, the second insert including a snap trap; wherein the first insert and the second insert being elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base; and wherein the first insert and the second insert are not placed within the cavity at the same time. a housing including a base, a lid, and an opening, the base and the lid forming a cavity, the opening providing access to the cavity, the base having a bottom surface and being configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface; a lock mechanism interlocking the base and the lid; characterized in that a first insert is configured and arranged to removably fit within the cavity, the first insert including an entrance mechanism, the entrance mechanism allowing entrance into the insert cavity and preventing exit out of the insert cavity, the entrance mechanism comprising a door through which pests may enter but not exit the cavity; a second insert is configured and arranged to removably fit within the cavity, the second insert including a snap trap;
A vacuum switchgear comprising a metallic container at a floating potential, a vacuum container composed of an insulating bushing fixed to said metallic container, at least one pair of connectable electrodes (10, 11) in said vacuum container, and a measuring terminal for vacuum pressure diagnosis, wherein said metallic container is molded by an insulator, a grounding layer is installed on an outer peripheral part of said insulator, and said grounding layer is not installed at a part of the surface area of said insulator, said part being arranged opposite to said metallic container, characterised in that said measuring terminal is arranged separately from said insulator, and opposite to and facing said part of the surface area of said insulator.
A vibration motor controller configured to control a vibration motor configured to cause a vibrating member in which a vibration is excited based on two frequency signals having a phase difference therebetween to generate relative movement between the vibrating member and a contact member brought into contact with the vibrating member, the vibration motor controller comprising: a memory configured to store a speed characteristic of the vibration motor, which is a relationship between a speed of the relative movement and a frequency of the two frequency signals; a controller configured to control the speed by changing at least one of the frequency and the phase difference; a detector configured to detect the speed; and a changing unit configured to acquire a change amount and a change direction in a frequency corresponding to a speed in the speed characteristic based on a comparison between a frequency in the speed characteristic corresponding to the speed detected by the detector under control conducted by the controller and an actual frequency corresponding to the detected speed, and change a start frequency (F22, F23) of control conducted by the controller based on the change amount and the change direction. a memory configured to store a speed characteristic of the vibration motor, which is a relationship between a speed of the relative movement and a frequency of the two frequency signals; a controller configured to control the speed by changing at least one of the frequency and the phase difference; a detector configured to detect the speed; and a changing unit configured to acquire a change amount and a change direction in a frequency corresponding to a speed in the speed characteristic based on a comparison between a frequency in the speed characteristic corresponding to the speed detected by the detector under control conducted by the controller and an actual frequency corresponding to the detected speed, and change a start frequency (F22, F23) of control conducted by the controller based on the change amount and the change direction.
An electrical connection device formed by assembling a support that is to be fastened on an electrically conductive structure together with an electrically conductive terminal lug that is to be electrically connected to an electric cable, wherein: - the support includes a first face that is to be in contact with said structure, with annular guide and locking channels projecting from a second face opposite from the first face, the channels extending in annular manner and defining a housing between them; - the terminal lug comprising an annular base for placing in the housing and a tubular shank fastened coaxially to the base, the base including a first face from which the tubular shank extends and a second face opposite from the first face and for being brought to bear against the second face of the support when the base is present in the housing; - the terminal lug further comprising a locking ring having annular ramps extending from the outer periphery of the ring, the annular ramps co-operating with the annular guide and locking channels of the support, said device being characterized in that the locking ring having the tubular shank passing through its center and movable in rotation relative to the tubular shank. - the support includes a first face that is to be in contact with said structure, with annular guide and locking channels projecting from a second face opposite from the first face, the channels extending in annular manner and defining a housing between them; - the terminal lug comprising an annular base for placing in the housing and a tubular shank fastened coaxially to the base, the base including a first face from which the tubular shank extends and a second face opposite from the first face and for being brought to bear against the second face of the support when the base is present in the housing; - the terminal lug further comprising a locking ring having annular ramps extending from the outer periphery of the ring, the annular ramps co-operating with the annular guide and locking channels of the support,
A hardware processor comprising: an address generation unit to generate a linear address for a memory access request to a memory; a register comprising a current privilege level indication; characterized by at least one control register comprising a user mode masking bit to indicate utilization of user mode masking and a supervisor mode masking bit to indicate utilization of supervisor mode masking; and a memory management unit (106, 400, 408) to mask out a proper subset of bits inside an address space of the linear address for the memory access request based on the current privilege level indication and either of the user mode masking bit or the supervisor mode masking bit to produce a resultant linear address, and output the resultant linear address. an address generation unit to generate a linear address for a memory access request to a memory; a register comprising a current privilege level indication; characterized by at least one control register comprising a user mode masking bit to indicate utilization of user mode masking and a supervisor mode masking bit to indicate utilization of supervisor mode masking; and a memory management unit (106, 400, 408) to mask out a proper subset of bits inside an address space of the linear address for the memory access request based on the current privilege level indication and either of the user mode masking bit or the supervisor mode masking bit to produce a resultant linear address, and output the resultant linear address.
A composition comprising a melt processable, hyper-branched polymer derived from a biodegradable polyester polymer and a branching agent, wherein the branching agent is an organic compound that contains at least two ethylenically unsaturated sites per molecule, wherein the hyper-branched polymer is produced by melt processing said biodegradable polymer with a branching agent and optionally a free radical initiator, at temperatures that promote free radical reactions between the biodegradable polyester polymer and the branching agent.
A detergent composition comprising an oleic acid-transforming enzyme and a surfactant system, wherein the oleic acid-transforming enzyme comprises an oleate hydratase enzyme of E.C. classification number 4.2.1.53, wherein the oleic acid-transforming enzyme has at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or 98% identity to a wild type Elizabethkingia meningoseptica oleate hydratase oleic acid-transforming enzyme (SEQ ID NO: 1) and wherein the composition is a manual dish-washing composition.
A dental apparatus, comprising: a handle; a controller operably coupled to the handle; and a subsystem in operable communication with the controller and configured to generate a frequency- or time-modulated excitation signal causing an emitted fluorescence light to return to the subsystem, the controller being for analyzing at least one property of the emitted fluorescence light, the at least one property corresponding to a decay time of the emitted fluorescence light, wherein the controller is programmed to analyze detected emitted fluorescence light to determine, based on the property of the emitted fluorescence light that plaque-emitted fluorescence light decays faster than tooth-emitted fluorescence light, whether the emitted fluorescence light is indicative of a plaque-emitted fluorescence light decay time or tooth-emitted fluorescence light decay time, to detect the presence of dental plaque. a handle; a controller operably coupled to the handle; and a subsystem in operable communication with the controller and configured to generate a frequency- or time-modulated excitation signal causing an emitted fluorescence light to return to the subsystem, the controller being for analyzing at least one property of the emitted fluorescence light, the at least one property corresponding to a decay time of the emitted fluorescence light, wherein the controller is programmed to analyze detected emitted fluorescence light to determine, based on the property of the emitted fluorescence light that plaque-emitted fluorescence light decays faster than tooth-emitted fluorescence light, whether the emitted fluorescence light is indicative of a plaque-emitted fluorescence light decay time or tooth-emitted fluorescence light decay time, to detect the presence of dental plaque.