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A stapling device comprising: a shell assembly including a housing and a staple cartridge, the housing having a distal portion, a proximal portion, an outer housing portion and an inner housing portion, the outer housing portion and the inner housing portion defining an annular cavity, the inner housing portion defining a through bore, the staple cartridge being supported on the distal portion of the housing; an anvil retainer assembly being movable between retracted and advanced positions within the through bore; an anvil assembly including an anvil head and an anvil center rod, the anvil center rod having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an annular boss, the anvil head being supported on the distal portion of the anvil center rod, the proximal portion of the anvil center rod being adapted to releasably couple with the anvil retainer assembly, the anvil assembly being movable in relation to the shell assembly between an open position and a clamped position; and a strain gauge; characterised in that the inner housing portion supports at least one detection member, and wherein the at least one detection member is positioned to engage the annular boss of the anvil center rod to obstruct movement of the anvil assembly between the open position and the clamped position, the strain gauge being positioned to identify increased strain in the stapling device when the at least one detection member engages the annular boss. a shell assembly including a housing and a staple cartridge, the housing having a distal portion, a proximal portion, an outer housing portion and an inner housing portion, the outer housing portion and the inner housing portion defining an annular cavity, the inner housing portion defining a through bore, the staple cartridge being supported on the distal portion of the housing; an anvil retainer assembly being movable between retracted and advanced positions within the through bore; an anvil assembly including an anvil head and an anvil center rod, the anvil center rod having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an annular boss, the anvil head being supported on the distal portion of the anvil center rod, the proximal portion of the anvil center rod being adapted to releasably couple with the anvil retainer assembly, the anvil assembly being movable in relation to the shell assembly between an open position and a clamped position; and a strain gauge; characterised in that the inner housing portion supports at least one detection member, and wherein the at least one detection member is positioned to engage the annular boss of the anvil center rod to obstruct movement of the anvil assembly between the open position and the clamped position, the strain gauge being positioned to identify increased strain in the stapling device when the at least one detection member engages the annular boss.
A shock deferral unit comprising: a bi-directional communication device configured to receive a notification of an impending shock from a defibrillator and configured to send an instruction to defer the impending shock to the defibrillator; a user instruction interface configured to receive the instruction to defer the impending shock from the user; and characterized by: an authentication interface configured to receive authentication data from a user; and an authentication device configured to authenticate the user based on the authentication data and instruct the bi-directional communication device to send the instruction to defer a shock upon authentication and receipt of the instruction to defer the shock, wherein the shock deferral unit is portable by an ambulatory patient, wherein the authentication interface is configured to receive biometric data. a bi-directional communication device configured to receive a notification of an impending shock from a defibrillator and configured to send an instruction to defer the impending shock to the defibrillator; a user instruction interface configured to receive the instruction to defer the impending shock from the user; and characterized by: an authentication interface configured to receive authentication data from a user; and an authentication device configured to authenticate the user based on the authentication data and instruct the bi-directional communication device to send the instruction to defer a shock upon authentication and receipt of the instruction to defer the shock, wherein the shock deferral unit is portable by an ambulatory patient, wherein the authentication interface is configured to receive biometric data. an authentication interface configured to receive authentication data from a user; and an authentication device configured to authenticate the user based on the authentication data and instruct the bi-directional communication device to send the instruction to defer a shock upon authentication and receipt of the instruction to defer the shock, wherein the shock deferral unit is portable by an ambulatory patient, wherein the authentication interface is configured to receive biometric data.
A method for monitoring the vapor phase corrosion in a paper or board machine, comprising: obtaining information regarding the rate of vapor phase corrosion over a time period using an online sensor; and using the information to determine how to adjust the dosing of an oxidizing biocide in a paper or board making process; and adjusting the amount of the oxidizing biocide based on the information obtained regarding vapor phase corrosion. obtaining information regarding the rate of vapor phase corrosion over a time period using an online sensor; and using the information to determine how to adjust the dosing of an oxidizing biocide in a paper or board making process; and adjusting the amount of the oxidizing biocide based on the information obtained regarding vapor phase corrosion.
A method of measuring a particular physiological condition of a subject using sound sensed at a particular region of a subject's body, the sound being from a site of sound generation of said subject's body, to determine a modified sound sensor output, the method comprising: locating a first sound sensor (SS 1) on said particular region of the subject's body to produce an output corresponding to the sounds sensed by said first sound sensor (SS 1); characterized by: modifying the output of said first sound sensor (SS 1) by a pre-calculated Transfer Function to equate said output of the first sound sensor (SS 1) to the output (a) of a second sound sensor (SS 2) with respect to which said Transfer Function has been pre-calibrated for the equating, and (b) as said second sound sensor (SS 2) would produce located at a separate location; and providing said modified output of said first sound sensor (SS 1) as information for determining the existence of a particular physiological condition; wherein the separate location is at a predefined distance remote from said site of sound generation, and the particular region is in close proximity to the site of sound generation. modifying the output of said first sound sensor (SS 1) by a pre-calculated Transfer Function to equate said output of the first sound sensor (SS 1) to the output (a) of a second sound sensor (SS 2) with respect to which said Transfer Function has been pre-calibrated for the equating, and (b) as said second sound sensor (SS 2) would produce located at a separate location; and providing said modified output of said first sound sensor (SS 1) as information for determining the existence of a particular physiological condition; wherein the separate location is at a predefined distance remote from said site of sound generation, and the particular region is in close proximity to the site of sound generation.
A child care apparatus comprising: a standing frame including a mounting portion; a child support frame held on the standing frame via at least one hanging bar that is pivotally connected with the mounting portion, the hanging bar being rotatable for swinging the child support frame; a latching mechanism for rotationally locking the hanging bar, the latching mechanism including a latch connected with the mounting portion, a latch actuator movably linked to the latch and having an operating portion exposed for operation, and a spring connected with the latch actuator, the latch actuator being movable along with the latch between a locking state where the latch is engaged with the hanging bar and an unlocking state where the latch is disengaged from the hanging bar, the latching mechanism being biased toward the unlocking state by the spring; and a holding mechanism (134, 150) for keeping the latch actuator and the latch in the locking state, wherein the latch actuator is switchable between the locking state and the unlocking state by applying an external force on the operating portion of the latch actuator. a standing frame including a mounting portion; a child support frame held on the standing frame via at least one hanging bar that is pivotally connected with the mounting portion, the hanging bar being rotatable for swinging the child support frame; a latching mechanism for rotationally locking the hanging bar, the latching mechanism including a latch connected with the mounting portion, a latch actuator movably linked to the latch and having an operating portion exposed for operation, and a spring connected with the latch actuator, the latch actuator being movable along with the latch between a locking state where the latch is engaged with the hanging bar and an unlocking state where the latch is disengaged from the hanging bar, the latching mechanism being biased toward the unlocking state by the spring; and a holding mechanism (134, 150) for keeping the latch actuator and the latch in the locking state, wherein the latch actuator is switchable between the locking state and the unlocking state by applying an external force on the operating portion of the latch actuator.
A method of manufacturing an insulating core element for a translucent building element, comprising: - Providing two separation panels (15, 17) which are parallel to each other, which separation panels are provided with a grid of multiple elongated light-conducting elements which extend parallel to each other perpendicularly to the two separation panels, and which extend through the separation panels; - Applying a formwork so that an intermediate space between the separation panels is closed at least along three edges of the panels with three formwork walls; characterized in that the method further comprises: - Providing a foam-forming substance in the intermediate space between the separation panels which substance is to form a mono-block of insulating foam, forming a core layer extending between separation panels (15, 17) such that the light-conducting elements become embedded within the foam and protrude on two sides of the core element out of the separation walls; and - Removing the formwork after the insulating foam is formed. - Providing two separation panels (15, 17) which are parallel to each other, which separation panels are provided with a grid of multiple elongated light-conducting elements which extend parallel to each other perpendicularly to the two separation panels, and which extend through the separation panels; - Applying a formwork so that an intermediate space between the separation panels is closed at least along three edges of the panels with three formwork walls; - Providing a foam-forming substance in the intermediate space between the separation panels which substance is to form a mono-block of insulating foam, forming a core layer extending between separation panels (15, 17) such that the light-conducting elements become embedded within the foam and protrude on two sides of the core element out of the separation walls; and - Removing the formwork after the insulating foam is formed.
A blood pressure measuring system comprising: a blood pressure monitor which is configured to invasively measure a blood pressure value of a subject; a calibrating section which is configured to calibrate a measurement reference value of the blood pressure value; characterized in that the system further comprises: an imaging section which is configured to acquire an image of the subject; a heart position identifying section which is configured to identify a height position of a heart of the subject with respect to a predetermined reference height based on the image; and a determining section which, based on the identified height position of the heart, is configured to determine whether a calibration of the measurement reference value is necessary or not. a blood pressure monitor which is configured to invasively measure a blood pressure value of a subject; a calibrating section which is configured to calibrate a measurement reference value of the blood pressure value; an imaging section which is configured to acquire an image of the subject; a heart position identifying section which is configured to identify a height position of a heart of the subject with respect to a predetermined reference height based on the image; and a determining section which, based on the identified height position of the heart, is configured to determine whether a calibration of the measurement reference value is necessary or not.
Method for producing metallic semi-finished products by means of remelting and/or remelt-alloying of metallic materials, wherein solidification of the melt is effected by means of a cooling device at a high cooling rate, characterized in that the material is melted selectively locally in a melting capillary in the material volume by means of high-energy, focused radiation, dissipation of heat from the melting capillary is effected via the cold, non-remelted material volume adjacent to the melting capillary, simultaneously with the melting of the material by means of the focused radiation the material volume is cooled down by means of at least one heat sink in order to dissipate the heat transferred from the melting capillary to the material volume, wherein the heat sink is coupled to at least one part of at least one surface of the material volume in a well heat-conductive manner and the heat sink is cooled by means of a cooling liquid, the heat sink is coupled to the material volume in a well heat-conductive manner at a point of the material volume, which is located close to the focus of the focused radiation on the material or close to the melting capillary in the material, respectively, and for melting the material volume of the material surrounding the melting capillary, the focus of the focused radiation is moved over the material or the melting capillary is moved through the material, respectively, wherein the focus of the high-energy, focused radiation and the radiated material are moved relative to one another such that the desired area is swept over by the focus.
A method for producing a polypeptide, said method comprising transforming cells by a vector incorporating a DNA encoding cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase and by a vector incorporating a DNA encoding a desired polypeptide and culturing said cells to produce the desired polypeptide.
A diaphragm pump comprising a delivery chamber separated from a hydraulic chamber by way of a diaphragm, wherein the delivery chamber is respectively connected to a suction connection and a pressure connection and the hydraulic chamber which can be filled with a working fluid can be acted upon with a pulsating working fluid pressure and the diaphragm can be reciprocated between a pressure position in which the volume of the delivery chamber is smaller and a suction position in which the volume of the delivery chamber is larger, wherein the hydraulic chamber is connected to a working fluid supply by way of a leak replenishment valve, wherein the leak replenishment valve is so designed that when the pressure in the hydraulic chamber in the suction position of the diaphragm is less than a predetermined minimum value (p min) the leak replenishment valve opens and the hydraulic chamber has an outlet passage which is closed by a pressure limiting valve which is so designed that if the pressure in the hydraulic chamber rises above a predetermined maximum value (p max) the pressure limiting valve opens so that working fluid can leave the hydraulic chamber by way of the outlet passage, wherein the working fluid supply is arranged in a first and in a second chamber, the two chambers being connected together by way of a first connecting passage, characterised in that the outlet passage is connected to the second chamber, and in that the connecting passage is either closable or the flow through the connecting passage is throttled or at least can be throttled so that in an overpressure situation, that is to say when hydraulic oil has left the hydraulic chamber by way of the pressure limiting valve, more hydraulic oil is passed out of the first chamber into the hydraulic chamber than can flow during a stroke from the second chamber into the first chamber.
Burner nozzle for two fuels, wherein the fuel nozzle has a fuel lance extending in a direction of flow into which a number of first outlet orifices for a first fuel are introduced, and the fuel lance is surrounded by an outer pipe with at least one second outlet orifice for a second fuel, wherein the first outlet orifices are oriented radially and the second outlet orifice is oriented axially, wherein a number of vortex generators are arranged on the fuel lance, characterized in that at least one vortex generator is arranged upstream of the first outlet orifices and downstream of the second outlet orifice.
Pulp suspension treatment device, which is a wash press comprising a chamber formed inside a wall and two pressing rolls (11, 12), between which a pressing nip is formed, wherein the pressing rolls (11, 12) are located in the chamber, characterized by a measuring system, which comprises a temperature sensor system comprising several temperature sensors attached on an outer surface of the wall of the chamber, wherein the temperature sensor system is configured to create a temperature map indicating variation in temperatures on the outer surface of the wall of the chamber, and wherein the temperature map is configured to indicate stagnant suspension flow or build-ups in the chamber of the pulp suspension treatment device.
A specimen retrieval device, comprising: a housing including an outer shaft extending distally therefrom; an inner shaft disposed within the outer shaft, the inner shaft including at least one tissue engaging device (38,40, 56, 58, 60) configured to engage tissue; and a pouch; wherein the at least one tissue engaging device is positionable within the pouch; the pouch is coupled to the inner shaft and is movable from a first configuration for deployment from the outer shaft to a second configuration for receiving tissue therein; characterized in that: the inner shaft includes at least one spring; the pouch is coupled to the at least one spring, the pouch including an open proximal end and a closed distal end, the at least one tissue engaging device is movable along the inner shaft for engaging tissue and pulling the tissue within the pouch, and the at least one spring is configured to move the pouch from the first configuration to the second configuration. a housing including an outer shaft extending distally therefrom; an inner shaft disposed within the outer shaft, the inner shaft including at least one tissue engaging device (38,40, 56, 58, 60) configured to engage tissue; and a pouch; wherein the at least one tissue engaging device is positionable within the pouch; the pouch is coupled to the inner shaft and is movable from a first configuration for deployment from the outer shaft to a second configuration for receiving tissue therein; characterized in that: the inner shaft includes at least one spring; the pouch is coupled to the at least one spring, the pouch including an open proximal end and a closed distal end, the at least one tissue engaging device is movable along the inner shaft for engaging tissue and pulling the tissue within the pouch, and the at least one spring is configured to move the pouch from the first configuration to the second configuration. the inner shaft includes at least one spring; the pouch is coupled to the at least one spring, the pouch including an open proximal end and a closed distal end, the at least one tissue engaging device is movable along the inner shaft for engaging tissue and pulling the tissue within the pouch, and the at least one spring is configured to move the pouch from the first configuration to the second configuration.
A tilting saw for cutting to length of fire wood, comprising a rack on which at least one stationary cutting element is accommodated which is driveable in cutting direction, and further comprising a rocker tiltably mounted on the rack and having a tilting axis extending in transverse direction around a cutting plane, such rocker being provided with a prism-shaped receiving channel for receiving cutting material, which extends parallel to its tilting axis and in transverse direction to the cutting direction, characterised in a tipping trough comprising the receiving channel, which is tiltably accommodated on the rocker for tipping the cut material around an approximately horizontal tilting axis extending transverse to the channel axis.
A mirror group comprising: a first chip of semiconductor material, forming a first micromirror; a second chip of semiconductor material, forming a second micromirror; and a frame, being monolithic, bent along a bending line and including a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion carrying, respectively, the first and second chips, the first and second supporting portions (32, 33) being arranged on opposite sides of the bending line of the frame and being arranged angularly inclined with respect to each other. a first chip of semiconductor material, forming a first micromirror; a second chip of semiconductor material, forming a second micromirror; and a frame, being monolithic, bent along a bending line and including a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion carrying, respectively, the first and second chips, the first and second supporting portions (32, 33) being arranged on opposite sides of the bending line of the frame and being arranged angularly inclined with respect to each other.
Die casting cell at least comprising a casting chamber and a casting plunger axially displaceable along a longitudinal axis in the casting chamber, wherein at least one stirring element, that is rotatable about the longitudinal axis (z) of the casting plunger, is mounted to the casting plunger; wherein the stirring element is linearly travelable relative to the casting plunger and in the extent progression of the longitudinal axis (z) between - a casting position in which the stirring element has been fully retracted behind a front face of the casting plunger; and - a stirring position in which the stirring element is extended at least sectionally over the front face of the casting plunger and extends into the casting chamber, characterized in that the stirring element has a rod-like design and is mounted to the periphery of the casting plunger such that the stirring element contacts an inner wall of the casting chamber. the stirring element is linearly travelable relative to the casting plunger and in the extent progression of the longitudinal axis (z) between - a casting position in which the stirring element has been fully retracted behind a front face of the casting plunger; and - a stirring position in which the stirring element is extended at least sectionally over the front face of the casting plunger and extends into the casting chamber, - a casting position in which the stirring element has been fully retracted behind a front face of the casting plunger; and - a stirring position in which the stirring element is extended at least sectionally over the front face of the casting plunger and extends into the casting chamber, characterized in that the stirring element has a rod-like design and is mounted to the periphery of the casting plunger such that the stirring element contacts an inner wall of the casting chamber.