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An inverter-integrated electric compressor comprising: an inverter accommodating section being integrated with a periphery of a housing accommodating an electric compressor; an inverter device being accommodated inside the inverter accommodating section; and a gel material for vibration prevention and moisture prevention being filled in the upper section thereof so as to leave an air layer, wherein an upper opening in the inverter accommodating section is sealed with a cover member, characterized in that a vent valve formed of a moisture-permeable waterproof membrane is provided in the cover member, wherein the vent valve is disposed at a position away from a position opposing a board which constitutes the inverter device accommodated inside the inverter accommodating section. an inverter accommodating section being integrated with a periphery of a housing accommodating an electric compressor; an inverter device being accommodated inside the inverter accommodating section; and a gel material for vibration prevention and moisture prevention being filled in the upper section thereof so as to leave an air layer, wherein an upper opening in the inverter accommodating section is sealed with a cover member, characterized in that a vent valve formed of a moisture-permeable waterproof membrane is provided in the cover member, wherein the vent valve is disposed at a position away from a position opposing a board which constitutes the inverter device accommodated inside the inverter accommodating section.
Process for producing a multicoat paint system on a metallic substrate, comprising producing a cured electrocoat (E.1) on the metallic substrate by electrophoretic application of an electrocoat material (e.1) to the substrate and subsequent curing of the electrocoat material (e.1), producing (2.1) a basecoat film (B.2.1) or (2.2) two or more directly successive basecoat films (B.2.2.x) directly on the cured electrocoat (E.1) by (2.1) application of an aqueous basecoat material (b.2.1) directly to the electrocoat (E.1) or (2.2) directly successive application of two or more basecoat materials (b.2.2.x) to the electrocoat (E.1), producing a clearcoat film directly on (3.1) the basecoat film (B.2.1), or (3.2) a topmost basecoat film (B.2.2.x) by application of a clearcoat material (k) directly to (3.1) the basecoat film (B.2.1) or (3.2) the topmost basecoat film (B.2.2.x), jointly curing the (4.1) basecoat film (B.2.1) and the clearcoat film or (4.2) the basecoat films (B.2.2.x) and the clearcoat film, characterized in that the basecoat material (b.2.1) or at least one of the basecoat materials (b.2.2.x) comprises at least one aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersion comprising polyurethane-polyurea particles, where the polyurethane-polyurea particles present in the dispersion comprise anionic groups and/or groups which can be converted into anionic groups, and have an average particle size of 40 to 2000 nm and also a gel fraction of at least 50%. producing a cured electrocoat (E.1) on the metallic substrate by electrophoretic application of an electrocoat material (e.1) to the substrate and subsequent curing of the electrocoat material (e.1), producing (2.1) a basecoat film (B.2.1) or (2.2) two or more directly successive basecoat films (B.2.2.x) directly on the cured electrocoat (E.1) by (2.1) application of an aqueous basecoat material (b.2.1) directly to the electrocoat (E.1) or (2.2) directly successive application of two or more basecoat materials (b.2.2.x) to the electrocoat (E.1), producing a clearcoat film directly on (3.1) the basecoat film (B.2.1), or (3.2) a topmost basecoat film (B.2.2.x) by application of a clearcoat material (k) directly to (3.1) the basecoat film (B.2.1) or (3.2) the topmost basecoat film (B.2.2.x), jointly curing the (4.1) basecoat film (B.2.1) and the clearcoat film or (4.2) the basecoat films (B.2.2.x) and the clearcoat film,
A method of forming an orthodontic aligner from an aligner digital model, the method comprising the steps of: (a) three-dimensionally printing an intermediate structure comprising fused filaments from a biocompatible thermoplastic according to the aligner digital model via fused deposition modelling, in which the filaments are three-dimensionally printed onto each other, each filament having a width corresponding to a wall thickness of the orthodontic aligner and printed such that the wall thickness of the orthodontic aligner is printed in a single pass; (b) coating the intermediate structure with a biocompatible translucent photopolymer; and (c) irradiating the coating with ultraviolet light to cure the coating on the intermediate structure, thereby forming the orthodontic aligner. (a) three-dimensionally printing an intermediate structure comprising fused filaments from a biocompatible thermoplastic according to the aligner digital model via fused deposition modelling, in which the filaments are three-dimensionally printed onto each other, each filament having a width corresponding to a wall thickness of the orthodontic aligner and printed such that the wall thickness of the orthodontic aligner is printed in a single pass; (b) coating the intermediate structure with a biocompatible translucent photopolymer; and (c) irradiating the coating with ultraviolet light to cure the coating on the intermediate structure, thereby forming the orthodontic aligner.
An apparatus that compensates for at least one of a frequency variation and a phase variation of a first electronic component relative to a second electronic component, the second electronic component adapted to send timing information to the first electronic component in the form of timing packets by processing packet delay values associated with timing packets, characterized by: a packet delay determination module operable to determine each of a plurality of packet delay values based on time values associated with the first electronic component and the second electronic component; a packet delay selection module operable to select a subset of the plurality of packet delay values based on a maximum packet delay threshold, wherein the maximum packet delay threshold is based on the maximum frequency drift of the first electronic component, wherein the packet delay selection module is operable to discard packet delay values that exceed the maximum packet delay threshold; a statistical parameter determination module operable to evaluate a first parameter based on a first portion of the subset of packet delay values, and a second parameter based on a second portion of the subset of packet delay values; a validation module operable to validate the first parameter and the second parameter when the first portion and the second portion of the subset of packet delay values each include a minimum number of packet delay values, wherein the minimum number is at least two; and an adjustment module operable to compensate for at least one of the frequency variation and the phase variation of the first electronic component based on the first parameter and the second parameter if the first parameter and the second parameter are both validated. a packet delay determination module operable to determine each of a plurality of packet delay values based on time values associated with the first electronic component and the second electronic component; a packet delay selection module operable to select a subset of the plurality of packet delay values based on a maximum packet delay threshold, wherein the maximum packet delay threshold is based on the maximum frequency drift of the first electronic component, wherein the packet delay selection module is operable to discard packet delay values that exceed the maximum packet delay threshold; a statistical parameter determination module operable to evaluate a first parameter based on a first portion of the subset of packet delay values, and a second parameter based on a second portion of the subset of packet delay values; a validation module operable to validate the first parameter and the second parameter when the first portion and the second portion of the subset of packet delay values each include a minimum number of packet delay values, wherein the minimum number is at least two; and an adjustment module operable to compensate for at least one of the frequency variation and the phase variation of the first electronic component based on the first parameter and the second parameter if the first parameter and the second parameter are both validated.
Context-based entropy decoder for decoding sample values of a spectral envelope of an audio signal, configured to sequentially decode the sample values using a decoding order which traverses the sample values time instant by instant with, in each time instant, leading from lowest to highest frequency, by spectrotemporally predicting a current sample value of the spectral envelope to obtain an estimated value of the current sample value; determining a context for the current sample value dependent on a measure for a deviation between a pair of already decoded sample values of the spectral envelope in a spectrotemporal neighborhood of the current sample value by using a signed difference between the pair of already decoded sample values of the spectral envelope in the spectrotemporal neighborhood of the current sample value as to measure the deviation; entropy decoding, using context-based entropy decoding, a prediction residual value of the current sample value using the context determined; and combining the estimated value and the prediction residual value to obtain the current sample value. spectrotemporally predicting a current sample value of the spectral envelope to obtain an estimated value of the current sample value; determining a context for the current sample value dependent on a measure for a deviation between a pair of already decoded sample values of the spectral envelope in a spectrotemporal neighborhood of the current sample value by using a signed difference between the pair of already decoded sample values of the spectral envelope in the spectrotemporal neighborhood of the current sample value as to measure the deviation; entropy decoding, using context-based entropy decoding, a prediction residual value of the current sample value using the context determined; and combining the estimated value and the prediction residual value to obtain the current sample value.
An automated, computerized method for processing an image, comprising the steps of: calculating a filter response for each of the pixels of the image, wherein at least one filter parameter is provided as input parameter to the calculation of the filter response, and wherein the filter response is indicative as to the presence or absence of a material edge; identifying patches of pixels in the image for which the calculated filter responses indicate uniform material reflectance among the pixels of the patch, wherein the patch size, patch shape and a criterion for the patch pixel filter responses that indicates uniform material reflectance of the patch are provided as input parameters for this step; and merging all patches identified in the previous step which exhibit a sufficient spatial overlap, wherein a definition of the sufficient overlap is provided as input parameter to this step. calculating a filter response for each of the pixels of the image, wherein at least one filter parameter is provided as input parameter to the calculation of the filter response, and wherein the filter response is indicative as to the presence or absence of a material edge; identifying patches of pixels in the image for which the calculated filter responses indicate uniform material reflectance among the pixels of the patch, wherein the patch size, patch shape and a criterion for the patch pixel filter responses that indicates uniform material reflectance of the patch are provided as input parameters for this step; and merging all patches identified in the previous step which exhibit a sufficient spatial overlap, wherein a definition of the sufficient overlap is provided as input parameter to this step.
A method of measuring an endotoxin level in a sample comprising the steps of: (a) mixing said sample with LAL reagent to form a mixture; (b) at a predetermined time following step (a), measuring the NMR relaxation rate of water in the mixture; and (c) on the basis of said NMR relaxation rate, determining the endotoxin level in said sample, wherein said NMR relaxation rate is a T2 relaxation rate. (a) mixing said sample with LAL reagent to form a mixture; (b) at a predetermined time following step (a), measuring the NMR relaxation rate of water in the mixture; and (c) on the basis of said NMR relaxation rate, determining the endotoxin level in said sample,
A method of feeding a young animal for reducing the young animal's feed refusal of a milk replacer, the method comprising: providing sensory compounds in the milk replacer, wherein the sensory compounds comprise an active ingredient of one or more of licorice, anise and fennel, the active ingredient accounting for at least 60 percent of the sensory compounds; and providing the mixture to the young animal, wherein the milk replacer is fed at a rate of at least 0.34 kilograms (0.75 pounds) on a dry basis per day and up to 1.13 kilograms (2.5 pounds) on a dry basis per day, and the sensory compounds are consumed at a rate of at least 0.17 grams per day and up to about 2.25 grams per day. providing sensory compounds in the milk replacer, wherein the sensory compounds comprise an active ingredient of one or more of licorice, anise and fennel, the active ingredient accounting for at least 60 percent of the sensory compounds; and providing the mixture to the young animal, wherein the milk replacer is fed at a rate of at least 0.34 kilograms (0.75 pounds) on a dry basis per day and up to 1.13 kilograms (2.5 pounds) on a dry basis per day, and the sensory compounds are consumed at a rate of at least 0.17 grams per day and up to about 2.25 grams per day.
A scaffold comprising: a polymer defining macropores and comprising hydroxypropylcellulose partially substituted by a substituent, said substituent comprising a self-crosslinkable group, said partially substituted hydroxypropylcellulose being crosslinked through said self-crosslinkable group, said macropores having an average pore size of larger than 50 microns and being at least partially interconnected, wherein the pore size is measured using a porosimeter. a polymer defining macropores and comprising hydroxypropylcellulose partially substituted by a substituent, said substituent comprising a self-crosslinkable group, said partially substituted hydroxypropylcellulose being crosslinked through said self-crosslinkable group, said macropores having an average pore size of larger than 50 microns and being at least partially interconnected, wherein the pore size is measured using a porosimeter.
A method for securing and/or locking an object (2.1), comprising the steps of: - introducing into a key receiver (2.2) at least one metal key element (1.1) that is provided along its longitudinal direction at least in part with at least one code (1.8), - reading of the at least one first code (1.8) by a reader unit (3.2) in the key receiver (2.2), characterised by the steps of - rotating the key element (1.1) in the key receiver (2.2) in relation to the key receiver by a user, therein producing a relative rotary movement, - detecting the relative rotary movement, - converting the detected rotary movement into a display signal that is variable with the rotation, - communicating the display signal to a display arrangement (2.4, 2.5) for display, - interactively setting a further code on the display arrangement (2.4, 2.5) by the user, by rotating the key element (1.1), - actuating the securing and/or locking respectively unlocking of the object (2.1) in dependence on the further code. - introducing into a key receiver (2.2) at least one metal key element (1.1) that is provided along its longitudinal direction at least in part with at least one code (1.8), - reading of the at least one first code (1.8) by a reader unit (3.2) in the key receiver (2.2), characterised by the steps of - rotating the key element (1.1) in the key receiver (2.2) in relation to the key receiver by a user, therein producing a relative rotary movement, - detecting the relative rotary movement, - converting the detected rotary movement into a display signal that is variable with the rotation, - communicating the display signal to a display arrangement (2.4, 2.5) for display, - interactively setting a further code on the display arrangement (2.4, 2.5) by the user, by rotating the key element (1.1), - actuating the securing and/or locking respectively unlocking of the object (2.1) in dependence on the further code.
An apparatus comprising: an interface for transmitting pulse power and data to a powered device over a wire pair; and a controller, coupled to the wire pair, for identifying power transitions in the pulse power and suspending data transmission during said identified power transitions to prevent interference between the pulse power and the data; wherein the pulse power comprises a plurality of pulse power on/off cycles, each of the cycles comprising a first period of time with the pulse power on and a second period of time with the pulse power off, with a cycle repeating with said first period of time and said second period of time. an interface for transmitting pulse power and data to a powered device over a wire pair; and a controller, coupled to the wire pair, for identifying power transitions in the pulse power and suspending data transmission during said identified power transitions to prevent interference between the pulse power and the data; wherein the pulse power comprises a plurality of pulse power on/off cycles, each of the cycles comprising a first period of time with the pulse power on and a second period of time with the pulse power off, with a cycle repeating with said first period of time and said second period of time.
A substantially planar glazing, comprising: a ply of glazing material; a ply of plastic material bonded to the ply of glazing material; at least first and second antennas (13, 16), embedded in the ply of plastic material; at least first and second conductors (14, 15), connected to the first and second antennas (13, 16); wherein the first and second conductors (14, 15) are in direct current isolation from each other, configured so that the first conductor runs adjacent to, and substantially parallel to, the second conductor, so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween; characterized in that the first and second conductors (14, 15) are embedded at different depths in the thickness of the ply of plastic material such that when viewed along a line perpendicular to the plane of the glazing one conductor is at least partially obscured by the other; and wherein at least one conductor (14, 15) is insulated wire. a ply of glazing material; a ply of plastic material bonded to the ply of glazing material; at least first and second antennas (13, 16), embedded in the ply of plastic material; at least first and second conductors (14, 15), connected to the first and second antennas (13, 16); wherein the first and second conductors (14, 15) are in direct current isolation from each other, configured so that the first conductor runs adjacent to, and substantially parallel to, the second conductor, so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween; characterized in that the first and second conductors (14, 15) are embedded at different depths in the thickness of the ply of plastic material such that when viewed along a line perpendicular to the plane of the glazing one conductor is at least partially obscured by the other; and wherein at least one conductor (14, 15) is insulated wire.
A patient interface structure for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient, comprising: a front plate configured to conform to the shape of the patient's face; a mouth cushion defining a breathing chamber and provided to the front plate and configured to seal around the patient's mouth; a nasal cushion configured to seal around the patient's nares, and headgear comprising a headgear strap; wherein the nasal cushion is supported by the mouth cushion; wherein the nasal cushion does not contact a bridge of the patient's nose in use; wherein the mouth cushion comprises a front portion adapted to receive the front plate; wherein the mouth cushion comprises a rear portion; wherein the front plate has a comparatively greater rigidity than the mouth cushion; and characterized in that the headgear comprises a clip configured to interface with the front plate; the headgear is configured to deliver gases to the face plate through the clip; and the rear portion of the mouth cushion comprises at least one flap or membrane configured to seal against the patient's face. a front plate configured to conform to the shape of the patient's face; a mouth cushion defining a breathing chamber and provided to the front plate and configured to seal around the patient's mouth; a nasal cushion configured to seal around the patient's nares, and headgear comprising a headgear strap; wherein the nasal cushion is supported by the mouth cushion; wherein the nasal cushion does not contact a bridge of the patient's nose in use; wherein the mouth cushion comprises a front portion adapted to receive the front plate; wherein the mouth cushion comprises a rear portion; wherein the front plate has a comparatively greater rigidity than the mouth cushion; and characterized in that the headgear comprises a clip configured to interface with the front plate; the headgear is configured to deliver gases to the face plate through the clip; and the rear portion of the mouth cushion comprises at least one flap or membrane configured to seal against the patient's face.
Light-absorbing solar cell assembly comprising an electrical insulator which is disposed on an electrically conductive substrate and is provided with a metallised surface, and at least one solar cell with a refractive secondary optics which is connected to the electrically conductive substrate, characterised in that the solar cell is disposed in a recess in the insulator which is provided with the metallised surface, the solar cell being connected to the substrate by the side orientated towards the substrate via an electrically conductive connection and the recess being dimensioned such that an interspace is produced laterally between the solar cell and the electrical insulator which is provided with the metallised surface, said interspace being filled with a coupling medium and the solar cell being connected to the metallised surface by at least one electrical contact.
A method to repair flexible fiber-reinforced pipe comprising a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material, the method comprising: removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location; applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204); installing the replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204) to the damage location; and binding the replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204) to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive. removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location; applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204); installing the replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204) to the damage location; and binding the replacement stacks (200; 200A; 804; 1004; 1115; 1204) to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive.