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A fluid dispensing device component comprising: an input configured to receive a control signal from a fluid dispensing system the control signal for activating fluidic actuators during a fluidic operation mode;a nonvolatile memory; and a controller configured to, during the fluidic operation mode, control activation of fluidic actuators using the control signal, wherein the control signal comprises a fire signal that when activated causes selected fluidic actuators to dispense fluid through orifices of a fluid dispensing device comprising the fluid dispensing device component during the fluidic operation mode, characterised in that the controller is configured to, during a memory write mode: write a first portion of the nonvolatile memory to a first programmed level responsive to application of a first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal, and write a second portion of the nonvolatile memory to a second programmed level different to the first programmed level responsive to application of a second programming voltage different from the first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal. an input configured to receive a control signal from a fluid dispensing system the control signal for activating fluidic actuators during a fluidic operation mode;a nonvolatile memory; and a controller configured to, during the fluidic operation mode, control activation of fluidic actuators using the control signal, wherein the control signal comprises a fire signal that when activated causes selected fluidic actuators to dispense fluid through orifices of a fluid dispensing device comprising the fluid dispensing device component during the fluidic operation mode, characterised in that the controller is configured to, during a memory write mode: write a first portion of the nonvolatile memory to a first programmed level responsive to application of a first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal, and write a second portion of the nonvolatile memory to a second programmed level different to the first programmed level responsive to application of a second programming voltage different from the first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal. write a first portion of the nonvolatile memory to a first programmed level responsive to application of a first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal, and write a second portion of the nonvolatile memory to a second programmed level different to the first programmed level responsive to application of a second programming voltage different from the first programming voltage and activation of the fire signal.
An elevator device for drilling systems, comprising a driving head, and a lifting device mounted on the driving head, said lifting device being directly mounted on the driving head and being driven by said driving head whereby said lifting device comprises an outer body of a fixed type rigid with a frame of said driving head and including a plurality of hydraulic cylinders and operating expansible shoes, slidable on an inclined plane of an inner body of said lifting device turning and rigid with said driving head, thereby locking on an inside of said inner body a drilling rod or a casing, characterized in that said driving head is designed for rotating on an orthogonal pivot pin and mounted on a driving carriage which can slide in a vertical drilling direction, and said driving head cooperating with a loading device applied to a drilling machine; said lifting device being adapted to take a rod or a casing from an oblique position to successively engage said rod or casing in said driving head of said drilling machine.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable protein-based polymerized nanocarrier in the size range between 1 to 1000 nm and a preventative or therapeutic amount of an active agent, for use in the prevention and/or treatment of an allergic and/or inflammatory disease of the lower airways in a mammal, wherein the active agent is an oligonucleotide and/or an oligodeoxynucleotide which is effective for use in the prevention and/or treatment of an allergic and/or inflammatory disease of the lower airways, wherein the oligodeoxynucleotide is selected from the group consisting of guanidine phosphodiester cytosine (CpG) ODN class A, class B and/or class C, wherein the active agent is coupled to the polymerized protein-based nanoparticle in a manner wherein the active agent maintains its preventive and/or therapeutic activity, wherein the protein-based nanocarrier is made from a pharmaceutically acceptable, biocompatible and biodegradable protein selected from the group consisting of albumin, gelatin, legumine, gliadine, elastine polypeptide, beta-galactoglobulin and silk protein, and wherein the composition is administered via inhalation.
An underwater connection installation for connecting a riser and a flexible pipe intended for carrying fluids, said installation comprising a post suitable for being held below the surface by a float, said post having a base for suspending said riser and a top portion overhanging said base, said post comprising a gooseneck pipe having an inlet end secured to said base and a curved free outlet end which extends into said top post portion, said curved free end being terminated by a first coupling having a first centering lip, said installation also comprising a coupling endpiece suitable for being mounted at one end of said flexible pipe, said coupling endpiece comprising a second coupling having a second centering lip, said coupling endpiece and said post comprising mechanical guidance means (64, 84) for coaxially guiding said couplings and supporting said first and second lips (62, 88) in contact with one another when said coupling endpiece and said curved free end are driven toward one another; characterized in that said mechanical guidance means comprise matching frustoconical rings (64, 84), one of said rings being mounted on said top post portion, around said curved free end, so that the axes of said one of said rings and of said first coupling are substantially parallel, while the other of said rings is installed on said coupling endpiece coaxially with said second coupling; and in that the driving of said coupling end piece and of said curved free end causes the engagement of said frustoconical rings (64, 84) in one another and the coaxial alignment of said couplings (60, 86), while the contact of said first and second lips (62, 88) causes the self-centering of the couplings.
A piston ring, comprising: a ring outer side, an upper ring flank and a lower ring flank, wherein the ring outer side has a pressure relief chamfer at an upper edge, so that only a lower part of the ring outer side has a contact surface, which forms a running surface, wherein an axial dimension of the contact surface varies in a circumferential direction, wherein the axial dimension of the contact surface has a minimum at a ring end gap, characterized in that an axial distance between the upper edge and the contact surface is maximum in the region of the end gap and tapers at an even progression over the circumference to a minimum value, which lies in the range from 2.5 % to 40 % of a piston ring height, and that the axial dimension of the contact surface in subregions of the circumference is more than 60 % and less than 100 % of the piston ring height. a ring outer side, an upper ring flank and a lower ring flank, wherein the ring outer side has a pressure relief chamfer at an upper edge, so that only a lower part of the ring outer side has a contact surface, which forms a running surface, wherein an axial dimension of the contact surface varies in a circumferential direction, wherein the axial dimension of the contact surface has a minimum at a ring end gap, characterized in that an axial distance between the upper edge and the contact surface is maximum in the region of the end gap and tapers at an even progression over the circumference to a minimum value, which lies in the range from 2.5 % to 40 % of a piston ring height, and that the axial dimension of the contact surface in subregions of the circumference is more than 60 % and less than 100 % of the piston ring height.
A method for preparing spray-dried detergent powder, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) preparing an aqueous detergent suspension in a mixer, b) transferring the aqueous detergent suspension from the mixer to a pipe system which leads to a high-pressure pump and from the pump to a spray nozzle, c) introducing gases into the aqueous detergent suspension located in the pipe system at a point downstream of the high-pressure pump, ahead of or directly in a pulsation damper (air chamber), d) spraying the aqueous, gaseous detergent suspension into a spray tower by means of the spray nozzle, and e) spray-drying the gaseous detergent suspension in order to obtain a spray-dried detergent powder. a) preparing an aqueous detergent suspension in a mixer, b) transferring the aqueous detergent suspension from the mixer to a pipe system which leads to a high-pressure pump and from the pump to a spray nozzle, c) introducing gases into the aqueous detergent suspension located in the pipe system at a point downstream of the high-pressure pump, ahead of or directly in a pulsation damper (air chamber), d) spraying the aqueous, gaseous detergent suspension into a spray tower by means of the spray nozzle, and e) spray-drying the gaseous detergent suspension in order to obtain a spray-dried detergent powder.
A video inspection system, comprising: a frame element; a camera control unit, CCU, including a display; a docking apparatus mechanically coupled to the frame element and the CCU to allow the CCU to rotate relative to the frame element, about a rotational axis, responsive to a user action, wherein the docking apparatus is configured to detachably affix the CCU to the frame element; wherein the docking apparatus includes a knob rotatable on a release axis configured to release the CCU from attachment to the frame element, wherein the rotational axis and the release axis are common axes. a frame element; a camera control unit, CCU, including a display; a docking apparatus mechanically coupled to the frame element and the CCU to allow the CCU to rotate relative to the frame element, about a rotational axis, responsive to a user action, wherein the docking apparatus is configured to detachably affix the CCU to the frame element; wherein the docking apparatus includes a knob rotatable on a release axis configured to release the CCU from attachment to the frame element, wherein the rotational axis and the release axis are common axes.
A power supply device that supplies electric power from a plurality of batteries to an electrical apparatus, the power supply device comprising: a plurality of battery interfaces configured to removably receive at least three batteries; and a connection circuit configured to electrically connect the at least three batteries to each other, wherein the connection circuit is capable of connecting at least two batteries (100b, 100c, 100d) in parallel and connecting at least one other battery to the at least two parallel-connected batteries (100b, 100c, 100d) in series, characterized in that the power supply device further comprises: a detector configured to detect at least one indicator indicative of a condition of each battery attached to the battery interfaces; and a processor configured to group the at least three batteries into at least two battery groups according to said indicator such that at least one of the battery groups includes at least two batteries, wherein the connection circuit is configured to connect batteries grouped in the same battery group in parallel and connect batteries grouped in different battery groups in series. a plurality of battery interfaces configured to removably receive at least three batteries; and a connection circuit configured to electrically connect the at least three batteries to each other, wherein the connection circuit is capable of connecting at least two batteries (100b, 100c, 100d) in parallel and connecting at least one other battery to the at least two parallel-connected batteries (100b, 100c, 100d) in series, characterized in that the power supply device further comprises: a detector configured to detect at least one indicator indicative of a condition of each battery attached to the battery interfaces; and a processor configured to group the at least three batteries into at least two battery groups according to said indicator such that at least one of the battery groups includes at least two batteries, wherein the connection circuit is configured to connect batteries grouped in the same battery group in parallel and connect batteries grouped in different battery groups in series. a detector configured to detect at least one indicator indicative of a condition of each battery attached to the battery interfaces; and a processor configured to group the at least three batteries into at least two battery groups according to said indicator such that at least one of the battery groups includes at least two batteries, wherein the connection circuit is configured to connect batteries grouped in the same battery group in parallel and connect batteries grouped in different battery groups in series.
A hydrocephalus valve (100, 1100) for draining fluid from ventricular systems of patients, that has - a casing with casing interior; - and at least one first passage for admission and/or discharging in an passage direction, - and a body (500, 506, 1152); - which is arranged in the casing interior, - wherein at least one adjusting unit (700, 704, 706) is present, characterized in that the body (500, 506, 1152) is arranged in the passage and that an adjustable gab for draining fluid is arranged between the body (500, 506, 1152) and the passage, - wherein the body (500, 506, 1152) is designed to be movable at least in the passage direction, - the adjusting unit (700, 704, 706) being designed - to adjust at least a drainage rate in the passage by moving the body in the passage, and - to make the drainage rate at a at the hydrocephalus valve adjustable between 1 ml per hour and 1000 ml per hour in order, by way of this adjustment, to slow or accelerate a change, resulting from the drainage, in the pressure in the ventricular system. - a casing with casing interior; - and at least one first passage for admission and/or discharging in an passage direction, - and a body (500, 506, 1152); - which is arranged in the casing interior, - wherein at least one adjusting unit (700, 704, 706) is present, characterized in that the body (500, 506, 1152) is arranged in the passage and that an adjustable gab for draining fluid is arranged between the body (500, 506, 1152) and the passage, - wherein the body (500, 506, 1152) is designed to be movable at least in the passage direction, - the adjusting unit (700, 704, 706) being designed - to adjust at least a drainage rate in the passage by moving the body in the passage, and - to make the drainage rate at a at the hydrocephalus valve adjustable between 1 ml per hour and 1000 ml per hour in order, by way of this adjustment, to slow or accelerate a change, resulting from the drainage, in the pressure in the ventricular system. - to adjust at least a drainage rate in the passage by moving the body in the passage, and - to make the drainage rate at a at the hydrocephalus valve adjustable between 1 ml per hour and 1000 ml per hour in order, by way of this adjustment, to slow or accelerate a change, resulting from the drainage, in the pressure in the ventricular system.
A method for estimating at least one output variable (y) of a physical process as a function of at least one input variable (u) with a model ensemble, whereas the model ensemble being formed from a sum of model outputs (ŷ j) from a plurality (j) of models (M j) that have been weighted with a weighting factor (w j), characterized in that for each model (M j) an empirical complexity measurement (c j), that evaluates over a specified input variable range the deviation of the model output variable (ŷ j) from the output variable (y) of the actual physical process, that is measured on a test bench for the physical process, and a model error (E j) are determined, and a surface information criterion (SIC j, SIC) is formed from the empirical complexity measurement (cj) and the model error (Ej) from which the weighting factors (w j) for the model ensemble are determined.
Cosmetic or dermatological antiperspirant preparation based on a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a. at least one W/O emulsifier and additionally b. one or more sorbitan mono-, di-, tri and/or tetraoleates, c. wherein the preparation comprises a water content of more than 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparation without propellant, and the preparation is free of d. polyglycerol emulsifiers e. organopolysiloxane elastomers and f. ethanol characterized in that the preparation is formulated as an aerosol. a. at least one W/O emulsifier and additionally b. one or more sorbitan mono-, di-, tri and/or tetraoleates, c. wherein the preparation comprises a water content of more than 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparation without propellant, and the preparation is free of d. polyglycerol emulsifiers e. organopolysiloxane elastomers and f. ethanol
An ex vivo method for delivering exogenous mitochondria into recipient cells, comprising: a) a step of mixing the recipient cells with mitochondria isolated from donor cells; and b) a step of centrifuging the resulting mixture; the method further comprising a step of adding a surfactant before step b), wherein the donor cells and the recipient cells are respectively any one selected from the group consisting of somatic cells, stem cells, cancer cells, and combinations thereof. a) a step of mixing the recipient cells with mitochondria isolated from donor cells; and b) a step of centrifuging the resulting mixture;
Tunnel boring machine, having a shield casing extending in a longitudinal direction, having a sensor unit with distance sensors for capturing convergences and having a central unit, with which the distance values of the distance sensors can be evaluated for detecting convergences, characterised in that the sensor unit has at least two hydraulic distance sensors with an extendable probe for measuring the extension path, with which the distance between the shield casing in the area of the relevant distance sensor and the upcoming rock can be captured as a distance value, in that the distance sensors in the longitudinal direction of the shield casing are arranged at a measuring distance, wherein the measuring distance of the distance sensors in the longitudinal direction of the shield casing corresponds to the typical ring width of a lining segment, and in that the probes are extendable during interrupted advance and retractable during advance.
A hand maneuverable laser welding gun for joining two or more overlaid metal pieces, comprising: an elongated support column extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A); an optical head axially displaceable along the support column and provided with optics which are configured to focus a laser beam along a path through a protective window of the optical head on a welding zone, a first arm mounted to the support column along the path downstream from the protective window and coupled to the optical head to axially move between a home position and a welding position in which the arm presses against one of the metal pieces so as to enclose the welding zone to prevent laser emission from escaping outside the welding zone during welding, characterized in that the first arm being structured with an inner peripheral surface which defines an elongated tunnel configured with open upstream and downstream ends, the tunnel being configured to be axially traversed by the laser beam, a first axially flowing stream of pressurized gaseous medium, and a second axially flowing stream of gaseous medium at a second pressure lower than that of the first stream, the second pressure being selected to prevent formation of air vortexes; and a first vacuum source in fluid communication with the downstream end of the tunnel and operable to extract the first and second streams from the tunnel upon generating a pressure gradient between the upstream and downstream ends of the tunnel so that welding debris within the tunnel exit the downstream end of the tunnel with the first and second streams. an elongated support column extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A); an optical head axially displaceable along the support column and provided with optics which are configured to focus a laser beam along a path through a protective window of the optical head on a welding zone, a first arm mounted to the support column along the path downstream from the protective window and coupled to the optical head to axially move between a home position and a welding position in which the arm presses against one of the metal pieces so as to enclose the welding zone to prevent laser emission from escaping outside the welding zone during welding, the laser beam, a first axially flowing stream of pressurized gaseous medium, and a second axially flowing stream of gaseous medium at a second pressure lower than that of the first stream, the second pressure being selected to prevent formation of air vortexes; and a first vacuum source in fluid communication with the downstream end of the tunnel and operable to extract the first and second streams from the tunnel upon generating a pressure gradient between the upstream and downstream ends of the tunnel so that welding debris within the tunnel exit the downstream end of the tunnel with the first and second streams.
Elevator system comprising - an elevator shaft, - an elevator car and a counterweight, the elevator car and the counterweight being coupled and being arranged in the elevator shaft so as to be movable in opposite directions, and - a buffer device arranged in a shaft pit (6.1) of the elevator shaft, which buffer device limits the travel path of the counterweight and which buffer device comprises a buffer and a lifting device, overtravel of the elevator car in a shaft head of the elevator shaft being made possible in a rest position of the lifting device and it being possible to activate the lifting device such that, in an active position of the lifting device, the travel path of the counterweight in the shaft pit (6.1) is restricted and a minimum distance for maintenance by personnel can be ensured between a shaft ceiling of the elevator shaft and the elevator car, characterized in that the lifting device is arranged between the buffer and counterweight. - an elevator shaft, - an elevator car and a counterweight, the elevator car and the counterweight being coupled and being arranged in the elevator shaft so as to be movable in opposite directions, and - a buffer device arranged in a shaft pit (6.1) of the elevator shaft, which buffer device limits the travel path of the counterweight and which buffer device comprises a buffer and a lifting device,
A brush unit, with a brush holder (10, 11) that can be driven in rotation and a ring brush (4, 5) with a bristle ring with bristles projecting outwards, and with a stop means dipping into the rotating bristle ring, characterised in that the stop means constituted non-round in cross section is constituted rotatable about its longitudinal axis.