mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An apparatus comprising: (a) a solar thermal collector including low emissivity (low-E) glass, an absorber, and internal insulation; and (b) a heat transfer mechanism in the form of a heat pipe including (i) a first section inside said solar thermal collector and on a first side of said internal insulation, and in thermal contact with said absorber; (ii) a second section on a second side of said internal insulation, said second side opposite said first side, and said second section in thermal contact with an environment outside of said solar thermal collector; and wherein said solar thermal collector is a sealed insulated solar panel including transparent insulation, and wherein below a pre-defined temperature of said first side, said heat transfer mechanism maintains said first side and said second side in thermal isolation, and above said pre-defined temperature said heat transfer mechanism is operative to enable transfer of heat from said first side to said second side; characterized in that said heat pipe is a closed-loop heat pipe; and said transparent insulation is a thermal convection suppressor. (a) a solar thermal collector including low emissivity (low-E) glass, an absorber, and internal insulation; and (b) a heat transfer mechanism in the form of a heat pipe including (i) a first section inside said solar thermal collector and on a first side of said internal insulation, and in thermal contact with said absorber; (ii) a second section on a second side of said internal insulation, said second side opposite said first side, and said second section in thermal contact with an environment outside of said solar thermal collector; and (i) a first section inside said solar thermal collector and on a first side of said internal insulation, and in thermal contact with said absorber; (ii) a second section on a second side of said internal insulation, said second side opposite said first side, and said second section in thermal contact with an environment outside of said solar thermal collector; and
A method for controlling a motor-driven screen of the rolling shutter, garage door, or blind type which may be maneuvered at different speeds, the method comprising at least one default control mode in which a maneuver of the screen is normally accomplished at a first slow rated speed over the whole of its travel subsequent to a simple command from a user on an order transmitter and in which at least one control event causes maneuvering of the screen at a second speed, greater than the first, the change in speed being one-off and only affecting the maneuvering of the screen controlled by the event, so that during subsequent maneuvers, if there is no particular instruction for changing speed, an actuator drives the screen at the first rated speed, the control event consisting in: ▪ a particular action of a user on an order transmitter, or ▪ an order automatically generated by an order transmitter. ▪ a particular action of a user on an order transmitter, or ▪ an order automatically generated by an order transmitter.
Fuel injection valve for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines, in particular for the direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, having an actuator (9, 10, 13, 20), by way of the excitation of which a stroke movement of a valve needle can be realized, thus permitting an actuation of a valve closing body which, together with a valve seat surface, forms a sealing seat, and having an inflow-side fuel feed, wherein, in the fuel inflow, there is arranged a setting element for setting the spring force of a restoring spring, characterized in that the setting element is delimited to the outside by a sleeve, and a dome-like or cupola-like filter element made of a woven metal fabric and a throttle element are introduced in the interior of the sleeve as in each case independent inserts.
Interface device associated with a refrigerating device, the refrigerating device comprising a refrigeration chamber, said interface device being characterised in that it comprises: - means for receiving a set of temperatures, the set of temperatures having been measured by means for measuring temperature distributed within the refrigeration chamber; - means for determining a thermal map using said set of temperatures received, the thermal map representing the temperature in locations within the refrigeration chamber; - means for displaying the determined thermal map; - means for displaying symbols representing food types, it being possible to select a food type by an action performed on the corresponding symbol; - means for determining a recommended location in said refrigeration chamber taking into account said thermal map and the selected food type; and - means for displaying said determined recommended location. - means for receiving a set of temperatures, the set of temperatures having been measured by means for measuring temperature distributed within the refrigeration chamber; - means for determining a thermal map using said set of temperatures received, the thermal map representing the temperature in locations within the refrigeration chamber; - means for displaying the determined thermal map; - means for displaying symbols representing food types, it being possible to select a food type by an action performed on the corresponding symbol; - means for determining a recommended location in said refrigeration chamber taking into account said thermal map and the selected food type; and - means for displaying said determined recommended location.
Construction material mixer, comprising a container having at least one driven shaft to which blades carrying mixing arms are fastened at intervals, wherein the mixing arms comprise an inner part, which is connected to the shaft, and an outer part, which carries the blades, which parts are connectable with each other without tools, characterized in that the mixing arms comprise a latching and/or snap-action connection so that the inner part is connectable with the outer part by means of the latching and/or snap-action connection.
Liquid composition, such as an ink composition, liquid at room temperature i.e. at a temperature from 5°C to 30°C, said liquid composition being a liquid composition specifically for printing with a binary deflected continuous jet printing technique wherein said liquid composition forms upon printing drops which are not charged by an electric field, which each have a zero electric charge, which each form a dipole under the effect of an electric field, and which are then deflected by said electric field, characterised in that said liquid composition comprises: a) a solvent comprising one or more organic solvent compound(s) and optionally water, said solvent having globally a dielectric constant less than 15; b) a binder; c) one or more dyes and/or pigments; and in that: d) said liquid composition has an electrical conductivity at 20°C from 1 to 200 μS/cm, measured in accordance with the ASTM D1125 -14 standard; provided that said liquid composition is not a composition comprising, in percentages by mass, 87.3% dioxolanne, 5% Microlith® Blue A3R-K, a blue pigment of the C.I. Pigment Blue 60 type from BASF®, 5.7 % Vinnol® E15-45M, a vinylic resin from Wacker®, 1.5 % Triethyleneglycoldimethylether, and 0.5 % potassium hexafluorophosphate, and provided that said liquid composition is not a composition comprising in percentages by mass, 87.4 % ethyl acetate, 5% Valifast® Black 3808, a C.I. Solvent Black 29, and 7.6% Vinnol® E15-45M, a vinylic resin from Wacker®. a) a solvent comprising one or more organic solvent compound(s) and optionally water, said solvent having globally a dielectric constant less than 15; b) a binder; c) one or more dyes and/or pigments;
Method for manufacturing a container by stretch-blow moulding starting from a preform made of plastic inside a forming unit comprising: - a mould provided with a side wall and with a mould bottom which together bear the impression of the container, and - a stretch rod mounted with the ability to move translationally with respect to the mould between a raised position in which the rod is distanced from the mould bottom and a lowered position in which the rod is near the mould bottom, this method comprising: - a pre-blow phase during which a fluid at a pressure referred to as the pre-blow pressure is injected into the preform and the rod is moved from its raised to its lowered position; - a blowing phase during which a fluid at a pressure referred to as the blow-moulding pressure, higher than the pre-blow pressure is injected into the preform; this method being characterized in that: - the maximum speed at which the rod moves during the pre-blow phase is greater than or equal to 2.5 m/s; - the blow-moulding pressure is less than or equal to 20 bar. - a mould provided with a side wall and with a mould bottom which together bear the impression of the container, and - a stretch rod mounted with the ability to move translationally with respect to the mould between a raised position in which the rod is distanced from the mould bottom and a lowered position in which the rod is near the mould bottom, - a pre-blow phase during which a fluid at a pressure referred to as the pre-blow pressure is injected into the preform and the rod is moved from its raised to its lowered position; - a blowing phase during which a fluid at a pressure referred to as the blow-moulding pressure, higher than the pre-blow pressure is injected into the preform; - the maximum speed at which the rod moves during the pre-blow phase is greater than or equal to 2.5 m/s; - the blow-moulding pressure is less than or equal to 20 bar.
Holding means (1, 49, 53) for mounting a control device on a circuit board, wherein the control device comprises an actuator and a contactor, wherein the holding means (1, 49, 53) have a holding element (4, 39, 50, 54) that has attachment means by way of which the holding element (4, 39, 50, 54) is able to be plugged onto the circuit board and wherein the holding element (4, 39, 50, 54) comprises mounting means that are designed to releasably hold the control device, characterized in that the mounting means comprise a clasp mechanism (34, 35) that is designed so as to releasably connect the contactor to the actuator in the state in which the control device is installed on the holding means (1, 49, 53), wherein the clasp mechanism (34, 35) comprises a bar element, wherein the control device is able to be connected releasably to the holding means (1, 49, 53), in particular to the holding element (4, 39, 50, 54), by the bar element, in particular by a rotational movement of the bar element, in the installed state of the control device.
A portable fuel heater (1, 101, 201, 301) to heat air, comprising: - a combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310) defined by a first delimitation wall (11, 111, 211, 311); - fuel adduction ducts leading to the inside of the combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310); - first forced ventilation means configured to generate a combustive air flow in the combustion chamber, where it reacts with the fuel; - an energy converter (20, 50) arranged with a first thermal exchange portion (21, 51) in thermal contact with the combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310) and a second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) that is distinct from said first exchange portion, configured to convert the thermal energy of the temperature difference between the first thermal exchange portion (21, 51) and the second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) into electric energy, said energy converter (20, 50) being connected to actuate said first forced ventilation means, - said energy converter comprising a Seebeck effect cell for the direct conversion of the temperature difference into electric power; characterized in that: said first forced ventilation means further generates a forced cooling air flow to cool the second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) of the energy converter (20, 50). - a combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310) defined by a first delimitation wall (11, 111, 211, 311); - fuel adduction ducts leading to the inside of the combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310); - first forced ventilation means configured to generate a combustive air flow in the combustion chamber, where it reacts with the fuel; - an energy converter (20, 50) arranged with a first thermal exchange portion (21, 51) in thermal contact with the combustion chamber (10, 110, 210, 310) and a second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) that is distinct from said first exchange portion, configured to convert the thermal energy of the temperature difference between the first thermal exchange portion (21, 51) and the second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) into electric energy, said energy converter (20, 50) being connected to actuate said first forced ventilation means, - said energy converter comprising a Seebeck effect cell for the direct conversion of the temperature difference into electric power; characterized in that: said first forced ventilation means further generates a forced cooling air flow to cool the second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) of the energy converter (20, 50). said first forced ventilation means further generates a forced cooling air flow to cool the second thermal exchange portion (22, 52) of the energy converter (20, 50).
A cryogenic refrigeration system comprising a conduit arranged as a cooling circuit through which a coolant fluid is pumped, the conduit being in thermal communication with a least one cooled stage for cooling the coolant fluid to a first temperature, wherein the conduit comprises a cryotrap in communication with the coolant fluid, the cryotrap being operable to remove contaminants from the coolant fluid by cryogenic pumping, and wherein the conduit further comprises a flow impedance for cooling the coolant fluid to a second temperature lower than the first temperature, and a hydrogen filter upstream of the flow impedance and in communication with the coolant fluid, the hydrogen filter being cooled to a temperature below the freezing point of hydrogen in the coolant fluid and operable to remove contaminant hydrogen from the coolant fluid, characterised in that the hydrogen filter further has a high aspect ratio between its diameter perpendicular to a flow direction and its thickness. wherein the conduit comprises a cryotrap in communication with the coolant fluid, the cryotrap being operable to remove contaminants from the coolant fluid by cryogenic pumping, and wherein the conduit further comprises a flow impedance for cooling the coolant fluid to a second temperature lower than the first temperature, and a hydrogen filter upstream of the flow impedance and in communication with the coolant fluid, the hydrogen filter being cooled to a temperature below the freezing point of hydrogen in the coolant fluid and operable to remove contaminant hydrogen from the coolant fluid, characterised in that the hydrogen filter further has a high aspect ratio between its diameter perpendicular to a flow direction and its thickness.
An exhaust device for an internal combustion engine, comprising: - a collective exhaust pipe through which exhaust gases of a plurality of cylinders flow; and - individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) through which respective exhaust gases of cylinders independently flow, wherein - the collective exhaust pipe and the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) are connected to a diffuser portion of a single catalytic converter, - a plurality of the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) merges at a part immediately close to the catalytic converter and are connected to the diffuser portion, and - a passage cross-sectional area of the collective exhaust pipe is set larger than a passage cross-sectional area of each of the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7), characterized in that the exhaust device is configured such that an introduction angle (θ2) of the exhaust flow of each of the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) into the diffuser portion with respect to a central axis of the catalytic converter is set larger than an introduction angle (θ1) of the exhaust flow of the collective exhaust pipe into the diffuser portion with respect to the central axis of the catalytic converter. - a collective exhaust pipe through which exhaust gases of a plurality of cylinders flow; and - individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) through which respective exhaust gases of cylinders independently flow, - the collective exhaust pipe and the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) are connected to a diffuser portion of a single catalytic converter, - a plurality of the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7) merges at a part immediately close to the catalytic converter and are connected to the diffuser portion, and - a passage cross-sectional area of the collective exhaust pipe is set larger than a passage cross-sectional area of each of the individual exhaust pipes (6, 7),
A packaging structure for containers for pharmaceutical use, wherein it comprises a support surface for the containers, a tray configured to support the support surface inside it, and demarcation elements which extend on the support surface and delimit with the support surface a plurality of cells in each of which a container may be positioned, each cell having a bottom wail for supporting the container and side walls for containing the lateral movement of the container, said bottom wall of the cell having along its entire perimeter solid portions for the container to rest on, alternating with empty portions enabling the passage of a device for handling the container, characterized in that said empty portions are defined by a central through opening of the bottom wall of the cell, said opening having a main central portion and branches (15, 16, 17) that extend radially from the central portion, wherein said opening, in first, second and third branches (15, 16, 17), respectively, extends for most of a first, second and third diameter (D1, D2, D3), respectively, of the bottom wall of the cell, wherein said first, second and third diameter (D1, D2, D3) are equally angularly spaced.
A semiconductor device, comprising: a silicon substrate; an initial buffer layer disposed on the silicon substrate; a transition layer disposed on the initial buffer layer; and a device structure disposed on the transition layer, wherein the transition layer comprises: a plurality of Al x Ga 1-x N (where 0 < x < 1) layers (32, 34, 36) disposed on the initial buffer layer; and at least one inserted buffer layer disposed between the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36), at a lower end portion of the transition layer, or at an upper end portion of the transition layer, wherein the inserted buffer layer includes a plurality of AlN layers (33, 35, 37), thicknesses of the AlN layers (33, 35, 37) increasing with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer, characterized in that the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36) have an Al concentration gradient such that the amounts of Al gradually decrease with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer. a silicon substrate; an initial buffer layer disposed on the silicon substrate; a transition layer disposed on the initial buffer layer; and a device structure disposed on the transition layer, wherein the transition layer comprises: a plurality of Al x Ga 1-x N (where 0 < x < 1) layers (32, 34, 36) disposed on the initial buffer layer; and at least one inserted buffer layer disposed between the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36), at a lower end portion of the transition layer, or at an upper end portion of the transition layer, wherein the inserted buffer layer includes a plurality of AlN layers (33, 35, 37), thicknesses of the AlN layers (33, 35, 37) increasing with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer, characterized in that the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36) have an Al concentration gradient such that the amounts of Al gradually decrease with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer. a plurality of Al x Ga 1-x N (where 0 < x < 1) layers (32, 34, 36) disposed on the initial buffer layer; and at least one inserted buffer layer disposed between the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36), at a lower end portion of the transition layer, or at an upper end portion of the transition layer, wherein the inserted buffer layer includes a plurality of AlN layers (33, 35, 37), thicknesses of the AlN layers (33, 35, 37) increasing with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer, characterized in that the Al x Ga 1-x N layers (32, 34, 36) have an Al concentration gradient such that the amounts of Al gradually decrease with increasing distance from the initial buffer layer.
A method, comprising: generating at least one modified image representation of a subject image representation using at least one color shading adjustment; calculating at least one frequency of color ratio values for each of said at least one modified image representation; calculating at least one frequency of color ratio values for said subject image; and determining one of said at least one modified image representation and said subject image based at least in part on said at least one frequency according to the greatest frequency of color ratios using the color ratio values calculated for said at least one modified image representation and for said subject image. generating at least one modified image representation of a subject image representation using at least one color shading adjustment; calculating at least one frequency of color ratio values for each of said at least one modified image representation; calculating at least one frequency of color ratio values for said subject image; and determining one of said at least one modified image representation and said subject image based at least in part on said at least one frequency according to the greatest frequency of color ratios using the color ratio values calculated for said at least one modified image representation and for said subject image.
A method for acoustic calibration of fluid control valves, comprising: rotating a closure member of a valve to a plurality of positions along a valve stroke; and obtaining acoustic emission signals generated by a fluid passing through the valve using a sensor when the closure member is in the said positions; characterized in that the method further comprises the steps of: identifying a minimal acoustic emission signal from said acoustic emission signals; and determining, using a processor, a zero position of the closure member, corresponding to a minimal leakage through the valve with the closure member in a closed position and based on the minimal acoustic emission signal. rotating a closure member of a valve to a plurality of positions along a valve stroke; and obtaining acoustic emission signals generated by a fluid passing through the valve using a sensor when the closure member is in the said positions; characterized in that the method further comprises the steps of: identifying a minimal acoustic emission signal from said acoustic emission signals; and determining, using a processor, a zero position of the closure member, corresponding to a minimal leakage through the valve with the closure member in a closed position and based on the minimal acoustic emission signal. identifying a minimal acoustic emission signal from said acoustic emission signals; and determining, using a processor, a zero position of the closure member, corresponding to a minimal leakage through the valve with the closure member in a closed position and based on the minimal acoustic emission signal.