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A magnetic catch for holding together and releasing two elements which are movable relative to each other, wherein - in each of the elements at least one magnet (3, 4, 16, 19, 21) is provided, wherein each magnet is positively held in a recess (15, 18, 21) of a holder (11, 12, 14, 17, 20), - one of the holders (11, 17, 20) is movable by means of an actuating device (15, 13) such that the magnetic poles of the magnets oppose each other in a manner to attract or repel each other, whereby the elements either are held together or are kept spaced from each other by means of the magnetic force, - each of the magnets is formed in one piece and has a flat top side, a flat bottom side parallel thereto and a circumferential surface which is positioned at an angle of 90° to the top and bottom sides, whereby the top side and the bottom side of the magnet have the same size and the same shape, characterized in that - the top side and the bottom side of each magnet have an unsymmetrical surface shape, and - the recess of each holder has a horizontal cross-sectional area which is identical with the unsymmetric shape of the top side and the bottom side of the associated magnet, so that on insertion into the recess provided for the magnet the same only is insertable with a functionally correct polarity. - in each of the elements at least one magnet (3, 4, 16, 19, 21) is provided, wherein each magnet is positively held in a recess (15, 18, 21) of a holder (11, 12, 14, 17, 20), - one of the holders (11, 17, 20) is movable by means of an actuating device (15, 13) such that the magnetic poles of the magnets oppose each other in a manner to attract or repel each other, whereby the elements either are held together or are kept spaced from each other by means of the magnetic force, - each of the magnets is formed in one piece and has a flat top side, a flat bottom side parallel thereto and a circumferential surface which is positioned at an angle of 90° to the top and bottom sides, whereby the top side and the bottom side of the magnet have the same size and the same shape, characterized in that - the top side and the bottom side of each magnet have an unsymmetrical surface shape, and - the recess of each holder has a horizontal cross-sectional area which is identical with the unsymmetric shape of the top side and the bottom side of the associated magnet, so that on insertion into the recess provided for the magnet the same only is insertable with a functionally correct polarity.
A unit for establishing contact between a liquid and a gas, comprising: - a chamber having a vertical axis; - a first series of contact sections (5, 7) positioned along the length of the vertical axis of the chamber; - a second series of contact sections (6, 8) positioned along the length of the vertical axis of the chamber, alternated with the contact sections (5, 7) of the first series; - a liquid circulation system (2, 3, 10, 13, 16) adapted for circulating a liquid in the contact sections (5, 7) of the first series and in the contact sections (6, 8) of the second series in a separate manner. - a chamber having a vertical axis; - a first series of contact sections (5, 7) positioned along the length of the vertical axis of the chamber; - a second series of contact sections (6, 8) positioned along the length of the vertical axis of the chamber, alternated with the contact sections (5, 7) of the first series; - a liquid circulation system (2, 3, 10, 13, 16) adapted for circulating a liquid in the contact sections (5, 7) of the first series and in the contact sections (6, 8) of the second series in a separate manner.
A method for determining breakthrough time of anti-seepage liners in a landfill, comprising the following steps: (a) detecting a leachate sample of the landfill to determine the initial concentration C 0 of typical pollutants, and monitoring the leachate head h of the landfill; (b) determining the harm-causing or pollution-causing concentration C A of the pollutants according to functional orientation of local groundwater of the landfill; (c) determining, through researches, related parameters of the anti-seepage liners and related parameters of pollutant migration, the related parameters of the anti-seepage liners comprising the thickness z of the anti-seepage liners, the permeability coefficient k of the liners, and the porosity n of the material of the liners; and the related parameters of pollutant migration comprising the effective diffusion coefficient D a * and the mechanical dispersion coefficient D m of the pollutants in the anti-seepage liners, and the adsorption retardation factor R d of the anti-seepage liners on the pollutants; and (d) calculating the breakthrough time t of the anti-seepage liners according to a formula: where a, b, c are state coefficients independently, wherein a is 0.2899, b is -0.1343, and c is -0.01094. (a) detecting a leachate sample of the landfill to determine the initial concentration C 0 of typical pollutants, and monitoring the leachate head h of the landfill; (b) determining the harm-causing or pollution-causing concentration C A of the pollutants according to functional orientation of local groundwater of the landfill; (c) determining, through researches, related parameters of the anti-seepage liners and related parameters of pollutant migration, the related parameters of the anti-seepage liners comprising the thickness z of the anti-seepage liners, the permeability coefficient k of the liners, and the porosity n of the material of the liners; and the related parameters of pollutant migration comprising the effective diffusion coefficient D a * and the mechanical dispersion coefficient D m of the pollutants in the anti-seepage liners, and the adsorption retardation factor R d of the anti-seepage liners on the pollutants; and (d) calculating the breakthrough time t of the anti-seepage liners according to a formula: where a, b, c are state coefficients independently, wherein a is 0.2899, b is -0.1343, and c is -0.01094.
A method for operating a mobile station, MS, to support an idle mode in a superframe-based wireless communication system, the method comprising: entering a paging listening interval based on a received paging cycle and a received paging offset; receiving broadcast channel information comprising a paging group identifier, ID, and a paging indicator during the paging listening interval; determining whether a current paging group is identical to a previous paging group through the broadcast channel information; if it is determined that the current paging group is identical to the previous paging group and the paging indicator indicates an existence of a paging advertisement message, receiving the paging advertisement message; if the paging advertisement message indicates that the MS is a paging target, performing the network entry process based on information in the paging advertisement message; and if the paging advertisement message does not indicate that the MS is a paging target, returning to an idle mode operation; if it is determined that the current paging group is not identical to the previous paging group, performing the location update process. entering a paging listening interval based on a received paging cycle and a received paging offset; receiving broadcast channel information comprising a paging group identifier, ID, and a paging indicator during the paging listening interval; determining whether a current paging group is identical to a previous paging group through the broadcast channel information; if it is determined that the current paging group is identical to the previous paging group and the paging indicator indicates an existence of a paging advertisement message, receiving the paging advertisement message; if the paging advertisement message indicates that the MS is a paging target, performing the network entry process based on information in the paging advertisement message; and if the paging advertisement message does not indicate that the MS is a paging target, returning to an idle mode operation; if it is determined that the current paging group is not identical to the previous paging group, performing the location update process.
A microcatheter for delivery of embolic fluids, the microcatheter comprising: an outer member dimensioned for insertion within a blood vessel adjacent an embolization site, the outer member defining a first longitudinal lumen; an inner member selectively positionable within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member, the inner member defining a second longitudinal lumen and having a delivery port in fluid communication with the second longitudinal lumen for passage and delivery of embolic fluids toward the embolization site, characterized in that: the outer member includes an inflatable balloon disposed on an exterior wall surface thereof adjacent the delivery port, the inflatable balloon dimensioned to expand and engage an interior wall portion of the blood vessel to at least partially isolate the embolization site, wherein the inflatable balloon is in fluid communication with the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member via one or more inflation holes defined by the outer member, and is adapted to inflate upon passage of inflation fluids through the first longitudinal lumen; and the microcatheter further comprises: a valve (140,302,318,332,348) disposed within the outer member distal to the one or more inflation holes, the valve dimensioned to establish a substantial seal about the inner member within the first longitudinal lumen, to minimize entry of the embolic fluids within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member subsequent to delivery thereof toward the embolization site. an outer member dimensioned for insertion within a blood vessel adjacent an embolization site, the outer member defining a first longitudinal lumen; an inner member selectively positionable within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member, the inner member defining a second longitudinal lumen and having a delivery port in fluid communication with the second longitudinal lumen for passage and delivery of embolic fluids toward the embolization site, characterized in that: the outer member includes an inflatable balloon disposed on an exterior wall surface thereof adjacent the delivery port, the inflatable balloon dimensioned to expand and engage an interior wall portion of the blood vessel to at least partially isolate the embolization site, wherein the inflatable balloon is in fluid communication with the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member via one or more inflation holes defined by the outer member, and is adapted to inflate upon passage of inflation fluids through the first longitudinal lumen; and the microcatheter further comprises: a valve (140,302,318,332,348) disposed within the outer member distal to the one or more inflation holes, the valve dimensioned to establish a substantial seal about the inner member within the first longitudinal lumen, to minimize entry of the embolic fluids within the first longitudinal lumen of the outer member subsequent to delivery thereof toward the embolization site.
A method for utilizing a combination of a time of flight sensor and a pixel camera for detecting presence and ascertaining surface characteristics of an object to control at least in part based upon the ascertained surface characteristics industrial automation machinery in an industrial automation environment, comprising: employing a pixel camera associated with a time of flight sensor, the time of flight sensor configured to detect presence of an object located within a target area, the pixel camera configured to capture an image of the detected object in response to the detection; evaluating a first pixel of the captured image by comparing the first pixel with one or more adjacent pixels associated with the captured image to facilitate background suppression using edge detection; identifying the detected object as a highly reflective object based at least in part upon the evaluation; and controlling industrial automation machinery to perform one or more actions based at least in part upon identifying the detected object as highly reflective object. employing a pixel camera associated with a time of flight sensor, the time of flight sensor configured to detect presence of an object located within a target area, the pixel camera configured to capture an image of the detected object in response to the detection; evaluating a first pixel of the captured image by comparing the first pixel with one or more adjacent pixels associated with the captured image to facilitate background suppression using edge detection; identifying the detected object as a highly reflective object based at least in part upon the evaluation; and controlling industrial automation machinery to perform one or more actions based at least in part upon identifying the detected object as highly reflective object.
A micro-concentrator solar array, comprising: a plurality of solar cells, wherein each solar cell includes a focal point; and a plurality of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based reflectors grouped in arrays associated with each solar cell, a control unit in operative communication with the solar cells and the MEMS based reflectors; wherein the MEMS based reflectors are each selectively tiltable about at least one axis to reflect a beam of light onto the focal point of the associated solar cell, characterized in that the control module includes control logic for monitoring an electrical output generated by the solar cells, for determining if the electrical output generated by the solar cells is below a threshold value, and for re-positioning the MEMS based reflectors about the at least one axis if the electrical output generated by the solar cells is below the threshold value. a plurality of solar cells, wherein each solar cell includes a focal point; and a plurality of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based reflectors grouped in arrays associated with each solar cell, a control unit in operative communication with the solar cells and the MEMS based reflectors; wherein the MEMS based reflectors are each selectively tiltable about at least one axis to reflect a beam of light onto the focal point of the associated solar cell, characterized in that the control module includes control logic for monitoring an electrical output generated by the solar cells, for determining if the electrical output generated by the solar cells is below a threshold value, and for re-positioning the MEMS based reflectors about the at least one axis if the electrical output generated by the solar cells is below the threshold value.
A system (200, 330) for managing water content in one or more electrochemical cells, each electrochemical cell comprising a plurality of electrodes (130, 140, 150, 160) and an aqueous ionically conductive medium, the aqueous ionically conductive medium being contained within a housing, the system comprising: a first gas-phase conduit for receiving humid gas-phase exiting from an electrochemical cell; a desiccator unit comprising a desiccant and communicated to the first gas-phase conduit and configured for extracting water from the humid gas-phase; a heater for selectively heating the desiccant to selectively release extracted water from the desiccator unit; and a return conduit communicating the desiccator unit to the aqueous ionically conductive medium for receiving the extracted water from the desiccator unit, and directing the extracted water to the aqueous ionically conductive medium of at least one of the electrochemical cells, wherein each electrochemical cell comprises a fuel electrode, an air chamber, and an oxidant reduction electrode having one surface facing the aqueous ionically conductive medium and an opposite surface facing the air chamber; wherein the fuel electrode is immersed in the aqueous ionically conductive medium; and wherein said first gas-phase conduit is communicated to the air chamber of the electrochemical cell to receive the humid gas-phase as humid air comprising water permeated from the aqueous ionically conductive medium from the air chamber. a first gas-phase conduit for receiving humid gas-phase exiting from an electrochemical cell; a desiccator unit comprising a desiccant and communicated to the first gas-phase conduit and configured for extracting water from the humid gas-phase; a heater for selectively heating the desiccant to selectively release extracted water from the desiccator unit; and a return conduit communicating the desiccator unit to the aqueous ionically conductive medium for receiving the extracted water from the desiccator unit, and directing the extracted water to the aqueous ionically conductive medium of at least one of the electrochemical cells, wherein each electrochemical cell comprises a fuel electrode, an air chamber, and an oxidant reduction electrode having one surface facing the aqueous ionically conductive medium and an opposite surface facing the air chamber; wherein the fuel electrode is immersed in the aqueous ionically conductive medium; and wherein said first gas-phase conduit is communicated to the air chamber of the electrochemical cell to receive the humid gas-phase as humid air comprising water permeated from the aqueous ionically conductive medium from the air chamber.
An electric motor, comprising: a shaft extending along an axial direction; a stator including an inner peripheral surface which faces said shaft with an air gap therebetween in said radial direction; a rotor provided farther away from said shaft than said stator in a radial direction of said shaft; a stator fixing part fixed to said shaft and also fixed to said stator; and a rotor fixing part facing said stator fixing part and said stator also with said air gap therebetween in said axial direction, arranged rotatably relative to said shaft, and also fixed to said rotor, wherein a rotor hole which passes through said rotor fixing part to be communicated with said air gap is formed in said rotor fixing part, and a stator hole formed in said stator fixing part, said stator hole being located between the shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the stator and passing said stator fixing part to be communicated with said rotor hole with said air gap therebetween, wherein the electric motor further comprises a protruding part provided between said stator and said rotor fixing part and protruding from one of said stator and said rotor fixing part toward other one of said stator and said rotor fixing part, and said rotor hole is located nearer said shaft in relation to said protruding part. a shaft extending along an axial direction; a stator including an inner peripheral surface which faces said shaft with an air gap therebetween in said radial direction; a rotor provided farther away from said shaft than said stator in a radial direction of said shaft; a stator fixing part fixed to said shaft and also fixed to said stator; and a rotor fixing part facing said stator fixing part and said stator also with said air gap therebetween in said axial direction, arranged rotatably relative to said shaft, and also fixed to said rotor, wherein a rotor hole which passes through said rotor fixing part to be communicated with said air gap is formed in said rotor fixing part, and a stator hole formed in said stator fixing part, said stator hole being located between the shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the stator and passing said stator fixing part to be communicated with said rotor hole with said air gap therebetween, wherein the electric motor further comprises a protruding part provided between said stator and said rotor fixing part and protruding from one of said stator and said rotor fixing part toward other one of said stator and said rotor fixing part, and said rotor hole is located nearer said shaft in relation to said protruding part.
Tablet, in particular for pharmaceutical use, comprising a plurality of individual powder particles, characterized in that on at least a part of the powder particles situated on surface of the tablet are embossed diffractive microstructures with grating period less than 500mm, wherein this microstructured tablet is additionally coated with a protective coating which is transparent in the visible spectral domain, wherein the protective coating exhibits an index of refraction which is higher than the index of refraction of the microstructured powder particles and the thickness of the protective coating is less than 1 μm.
A process for the surface functionalization of an implant device comprising, in this order, the steps of: a) optionally, treating the surface of the implant device with air, oxygen, argon, nitrogen plasma, or generally plasma capable of removing the surface layer of hydrocarbon contamination; b) treating the surface of the implant with polyethyleneimine; c) treating the surface of the implant resulting from step b), alternatively: - with a grape wine marcs extract, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by co-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract and hyaluronic acid, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by adsorbing hyaluronic acid and post-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract, and drying of said functionalized surface, wherein said implant device is preferably a titanium bone implant or a titanium dental implant screw. a) optionally, treating the surface of the implant device with air, oxygen, argon, nitrogen plasma, or generally plasma capable of removing the surface layer of hydrocarbon contamination; b) treating the surface of the implant with polyethyleneimine; c) treating the surface of the implant resulting from step b), alternatively: - with a grape wine marcs extract, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by co-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract and hyaluronic acid, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by adsorbing hyaluronic acid and post-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract, and drying of said functionalized surface, wherein said implant device is preferably a titanium bone implant or a titanium dental implant screw. - with a grape wine marcs extract, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by co-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract and hyaluronic acid, and drying said functionalized surface, or - by adsorbing hyaluronic acid and post-adsorbing a grape wine marcs extract, and drying of said functionalized surface,
A method for realising replica-deterministic behaviour in a distributed time-controlled computer system, which computer system comprises a number of node computers, preferably autonomous node computers, which have a common fault-tolerant real-time base with a precision P and which are connected via a time-controlled real-time communication system, wherein each node computer is equipped with its own clock generator of a nominal frequency f, and wherein the actual frequencies of the clock generators of the node computers move in an interval (f ± Δdf) by the nominal frequency f, wherein a defined internal state of a node computer is ensured at the moment of the occurrence of periodic significant events SE with the nominal real-time interval dnom in that the number of processing cycles AVT between two successive significant events SEs is determined by AVT = d min (f-Δdf), where d min = (d nom -2g), wherein g specifies the granularity of a global physical time, and where each node computer after the occurrence of a significant event SE initialises a counter and counts the processing cycles in this counter and, when this counter reaches the value AVT, inserts a sequence of waiting intervals until the occurrence of the next significant event SE.