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A flow meter for measuring fluid volume comprising: a housing defining a chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the housing comprising a substantially transparent wall; first and second gears (125, 130) installed within the chamber, the first and second gears (125, 130; 325, 330; 425, 430; 525, 530) being rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation (126, 131; 326, 331) in response to fluid flow through the chamber, wherein one of the gears (125, 130) comprises a distinctive optical characteristic on a top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) adjacent to the substantially transparent wall; an optical sensor (140; 340; 440) located outside of the chamber and configured to detect the distinctive optical characteristic of the top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) of the gears (125, 130) through the substantially transparent wall; characterized in that the distinctive optical characteristic comprises one or more markings on the top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) of each gear (125, 130; 325, 330; 425, 430; 525, 530), the markings being configured such that the direction of rotation can be determined. a housing defining a chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the housing comprising a substantially transparent wall; first and second gears (125, 130) installed within the chamber, the first and second gears (125, 130; 325, 330; 425, 430; 525, 530) being rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation (126, 131; 326, 331) in response to fluid flow through the chamber, wherein one of the gears (125, 130) comprises a distinctive optical characteristic on a top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) adjacent to the substantially transparent wall; an optical sensor (140; 340; 440) located outside of the chamber and configured to detect the distinctive optical characteristic of the top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) of the gears (125, 130) through the substantially transparent wall; characterized in that the distinctive optical characteristic comprises one or more markings on the top surface (129, 134; 329, 334; 429, 434) of each gear (125, 130; 325, 330; 425, 430; 525, 530), the markings being configured such that the direction of rotation can be determined.
A method for manufacturing a precursor lens for a rim-shaped lens, the precursor lens having a circular or elliptical external shape, the precursor lens being processed into a rim-shaped lens by cutting off a peripheral edge thereof so as to be fitted in a predetermined spectacle rim, the precursor lens being provided with rotationally asymmetric lens characteristics corresponding to a prescription of a user, the method comprising: a processing data input step of inputting data to specify at least a shape of the rim-shaped lens and a predetermined thickness, and a precursor lens manufacturing step of manufacturing the precursor lens by processing a material block by a processing means based on processing data of the rim-shaped lens, wherein an upper borderline (Lb) and a lower borderline (Lb) are imaginarily set to be extended in a rightward/leftward direction with a predetermined interval therebetween in an upper part and a lower part, respectively, of a rim shape of the rim-shaped lens, wherein processing is performed while reflecting the processing data until the borderlines (Lb) are reached, and wherein parts outside the borderlines (Lb) are processed while correcting the processing data so that an edge thickness of the manufactured precursor lens is secured to be equal to or larger than the predetermined thickness. a processing data input step of inputting data to specify at least a shape of the rim-shaped lens and a predetermined thickness, and a precursor lens manufacturing step of manufacturing the precursor lens by processing a material block by a processing means based on processing data of the rim-shaped lens, wherein an upper borderline (Lb) and a lower borderline (Lb) are imaginarily set to be extended in a rightward/leftward direction with a predetermined interval therebetween in an upper part and a lower part, respectively, of a rim shape of the rim-shaped lens, wherein processing is performed while reflecting the processing data until the borderlines (Lb) are reached, and wherein parts outside the borderlines (Lb) are processed while correcting the processing data so that an edge thickness of the manufactured precursor lens is secured to be equal to or larger than the predetermined thickness.
A method of three-dimensional printing onto an article of apparel, comprising: receiving an undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) for display on the article, the undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) configured for placement on an irregular three-dimensional surface; creating a predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) from the undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) for printing onto a simple three-dimensional shaped object; receiving the predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) in a three-dimensional printing system; and printing the predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) directly onto the surface of the article, the surface having the simple three-dimensional shape. receiving an undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) for display on the article, the undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) configured for placement on an irregular three-dimensional surface; creating a predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) from the undistorted three-dimensional pattern (750,1340,1840) for printing onto a simple three-dimensional shaped object; receiving the predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) in a three-dimensional printing system; and printing the predistorted three-dimensional pattern (850,1100,1240) directly onto the surface of the article, the surface having the simple three-dimensional shape.
Control and display method for a portable timepiece comprising means of displaying a measured time and at least a first analogue trend indicator, a control interface, and an electronic circuit for the actuation of said analogue trend indicator, the method including: - a first step of programming a first predefined time interval; - a second step of measuring a second time interval; - a third step of displaying said second time interval; the method being characterised in that it also comprises: - a fourth step of displaying a positive or negative difference between said first predefined time interval and said second time interval, with the aid of said first analogue trend indicator, the difference being positive or negative depending on whether the second time interval is less than or greater than the first time interval. - a first step of programming a first predefined time interval; - a second step of measuring a second time interval; - a third step of displaying said second time interval; - a fourth step of displaying a positive or negative difference between said first predefined time interval and said second time interval, with the aid of said first analogue trend indicator, the difference being positive or negative depending on whether the second time interval is less than or greater than the first time interval.
A composite structure having a surface, which surface has at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprising a fibrous material selected from non-woven structures, textiles, fibrous battings and combinations thereof, said fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, wherein the surface resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of two or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250°C and wherein the matrix resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising one or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250°C.
A system comprising: one or more processors; a data acquisition module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to receive voice call data records for a user device, each voice call data record including a location and time pair; a data analysis module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to determine a categorized location of a user of the user device by grouping the location and time pairs included in the voice call data records by location into a plurality of clusters, determining a count of the location and time pairs in each of the plurality of clusters that fall within a timeframe, and determining the categorized location based at least in part on the counts of the location and time pairs in each of the plurality of clusters and on at least one of the user's billing address or addresses of other users sharing a communication service account with the user; and a user location module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to provide an identifier of the user device along with the determined categorized location, wherein the location and time pairs are part of a multi-factor identity fingerprint for the user, the multi-factor identity fingerprint being constructed from data indicative of user locations and behaviors over time, and wherein the multi-factor identity fingerprint includes a set of data, a plurality of modes, each mode specifying a subset of the set of data that is exposed for querying, and a mode selector operable to select one of the plurality of modes. one or more processors; a data acquisition module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to receive voice call data records for a user device, each voice call data record including a location and time pair; a data analysis module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to determine a categorized location of a user of the user device by grouping the location and time pairs included in the voice call data records by location into a plurality of clusters, determining a count of the location and time pairs in each of the plurality of clusters that fall within a timeframe, and determining the categorized location based at least in part on the counts of the location and time pairs in each of the plurality of clusters and on at least one of the user's billing address or addresses of other users sharing a communication service account with the user; and a user location module configured to be operated by the one or more processors to provide an identifier of the user device along with the determined categorized location, wherein the location and time pairs are part of a multi-factor identity fingerprint for the user, the multi-factor identity fingerprint being constructed from data indicative of user locations and behaviors over time, and wherein the multi-factor identity fingerprint includes a set of data, a plurality of modes, each mode specifying a subset of the set of data that is exposed for querying, and a mode selector operable to select one of the plurality of modes.
A method for producing acrylic acid, comprising: i) providing a feedstock stream comprising ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide; ii) contacting the feedstock stream with a metal carbonyl supported on a solid support in a first reaction zone to effect conversion of at least a portion of the provided ethylene oxide to a beta-propiolactone; and iii) directing the effluent from the first reaction zone to a second reaction zone where the beta-propiolactone is subjected to conditions that convert it to acrylic acid, wherein the conversion of the beta-propiolactone to acrylic acid is performed in the presence of a catalyst in a continuous flow format; and iv) isolating a final product comprising the acrylic acid. i) providing a feedstock stream comprising ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide; ii) contacting the feedstock stream with a metal carbonyl supported on a solid support in a first reaction zone to effect conversion of at least a portion of the provided ethylene oxide to a beta-propiolactone; and iii) directing the effluent from the first reaction zone to a second reaction zone where the beta-propiolactone is subjected to conditions that convert it to acrylic acid, wherein the conversion of the beta-propiolactone to acrylic acid is performed in the presence of a catalyst in a continuous flow format; and iv) isolating a final product comprising the acrylic acid.
Arrangement for controlling a hydraulic three-point hitch, comprising a hydraulic cylinder with a working chamber, to which pressurized hydraulic fluid can be admitted to change the lifting position of a lower arm comprised by the hydraulic three-point hitch, and also first and second seat valves (24, 26) communicating with the working chamber, the first seat valve being designed for producing a flow connection to a high-pressure source and the second seat valve being designed for producing a return connection to a hydraulic reservoir, characterized in that it involves a double-acting hydraulic cylinder with a further working chamber, which is connected to a control valve arrangement by means of which a specified target pressure can be set in the further working chamber.
A method for determining whether a subject who has or is suspected to have cancer selected from lymphoma and melanoma is a candidate for treatment with an inhibitor of EZH2, comprising; detecting a Y641 mutant of an EZH2 polypeptide, if present, in a sample obtained from the subject; wherein the presence of the Y641 mutant indicates the subject is a candidate for treatment with an inhibitor of EZH2.
Multi-functional connector for connecting a plurality of functional drill elements to a drill head, in particular to an extendable cylinder of a drill head, the multi-functional connector comprising - a first connecting element with a first receptacle adapted for receiving a connecting section of a first functional drill element therein, - a second connecting element arranged proximal to the first connecting element in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the multi-functional connector with a second receptacle adapted for receiving a connecting section of a second functional drill element therein, - a retainer element arranged between the first and the second connecting element with a retainer opening for receiving the connecting section of the second functional drill element therethrough, wherein - the first receptacle has at least two driving surfaces for transferring a torque in a first direction to at least two corresponding contact surfaces on the connecting section of the first functional drill element, - the second receptacle has at least two driving surfaces (1311, 1312) for transferring a torque in a first direction and in a second, opposite direction to at least two corresponding contact surfaces on the connecting section of the second functional drill element in a drill and/or retracting position of the second functional drill element, and - the retainer element has at least one retaining section to prevent a movement of the connecting section of the second functional drill element in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis relative to the second connecting element in the retracting position of the second functional drill element. - a first connecting element with a first receptacle adapted for receiving a connecting section of a first functional drill element therein, - a second connecting element arranged proximal to the first connecting element in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the multi-functional connector with a second receptacle adapted for receiving a connecting section of a second functional drill element therein, - a retainer element arranged between the first and the second connecting element with a retainer opening for receiving the connecting section of the second functional drill element therethrough, wherein - the first receptacle has at least two driving surfaces for transferring a torque in a first direction to at least two corresponding contact surfaces on the connecting section of the first functional drill element, - the second receptacle has at least two driving surfaces (1311, 1312) for transferring a torque in a first direction and in a second, opposite direction to at least two corresponding contact surfaces on the connecting section of the second functional drill element in a drill and/or retracting position of the second functional drill element, and - the retainer element has at least one retaining section to prevent a movement of the connecting section of the second functional drill element in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis relative to the second connecting element in the retracting position of the second functional drill element.
A waterborne damping composition comprising: a waterborne emulsion polymer, said polymer having a calculated acid number of from 2 to 100; from 0.1% to 50%, solids based on emulsion polymer solids, of a liquid compound having a boiling point greater than 150 °C, wherein the liquid compound is selected from the group consisting of epoxy-functional resins which are acid group-reactive liquid compounds; and a solid filler; wherein said waterborne damping composition has a percent pigment volume concentration of from 25% to 85%; and wherein said waterborne damping composition has a water content of from 6% to 25% by weight. a waterborne emulsion polymer, said polymer having a calculated acid number of from 2 to 100; from 0.1% to 50%, solids based on emulsion polymer solids, of a liquid compound having a boiling point greater than 150 °C, wherein the liquid compound is selected from the group consisting of epoxy-functional resins which are acid group-reactive liquid compounds; and a solid filler; wherein said waterborne damping composition has a percent pigment volume concentration of from 25% to 85%; and wherein said waterborne damping composition has a water content of from 6% to 25% by weight.
A hand-tearable plastic tape, comprising; a backing comprising a longitudinal axis and a transverse width and axis, and comprising a first major side and an oppositely-facing second major side, wherein the first major side of the backing comprises a microstructured paint-retention pattern comprising microreceptacles that are at least partially defined by a multiplicity of first microstructured partitions and a multiplicity of second microstructured partitions at least some of which intersect with first microstructured partitions to define microreceptacles thereby, and wherein at least some of the first microstructured partitions comprise first elongate ribs with a long axis that is at least generally longitudinally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern comprising a multiplicity of lines of weakness at least some of which comprise a long axis that is oriented at least generally transversely to the longitudinal axis of the backing; wherein a pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed on the second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern and the microstructured hand-tear pattern all constitute a monolithic plastic unit, and wherein the hand-tearable plastic tape is transversely curvable into an arcuate shape. wherein the first major side of the backing comprises a microstructured paint-retention pattern comprising microreceptacles that are at least partially defined by a multiplicity of first microstructured partitions and a multiplicity of second microstructured partitions at least some of which intersect with first microstructured partitions to define microreceptacles thereby, and wherein at least some of the first microstructured partitions comprise first elongate ribs with a long axis that is at least generally longitudinally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern comprising a multiplicity of lines of weakness at least some of which comprise a long axis that is oriented at least generally transversely to the longitudinal axis of the backing; wherein a pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed on the second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern and the microstructured hand-tear pattern all constitute a monolithic plastic unit, and wherein the hand-tearable plastic tape is transversely curvable into an arcuate shape.
Door handle for a vehicle door of a motor vehicle, comprising a removable cover element, in particular for covering a locking cylinder, wherein the locking cylinder is provided for unlocking and locking a door lock, and wherein the cover element is movable between at least two positions (I, II), namely a cover position, in which in particular the locking cylinder is covered by the cover element so as to be inaccessible from the outside, and an open position, in which in particular the locking cylinder is exposed by the cover element, wherein a release device for the cover element is provided in order to automatically transfer the cover element into the open position, in particular in an emergency situation, wherein a control unit is provided for the release device in order to control the release device, characterized in that in the open position of the cover element, a pulling means for actuating the door lock is in mechanical operative connection with the cover element in order to actuate the door lock by pulling on the cover element.