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A method for preparing an aqueous calcium carbonate containing suspension, comprising the following steps of: a) providing a calcium carbonate containing material in the form of an aqueous cake or suspension having solids content of at least 45 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the aqueous cake or suspension; b) providing at least one alkali metal salt of a phosphonic acid in an amount from 0.01 to 5 wt.-%, based on the total dry weight of the calcium carbonate containing material; c) providing at least one phosphonic acid in an amount from 0.001 to 0.5 wt.-%, based on the total dry weight of the calcium carbonate containing material; d) contacting the calcium carbonate containing material of step a) with the at least one alkali metal salt of a phosphonic acid of step b) such as to obtain a suspension having a pH from 10 to 14; e) contacting the suspension of step d) with the at least one phosphonic acid of step c) such as to obtain a suspension having a pH from 8 to 10; and f) optionally grinding the suspension obtained in step e). a) providing a calcium carbonate containing material in the form of an aqueous cake or suspension having solids content of at least 45 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the aqueous cake or suspension; b) providing at least one alkali metal salt of a phosphonic acid in an amount from 0.01 to 5 wt.-%, based on the total dry weight of the calcium carbonate containing material; c) providing at least one phosphonic acid in an amount from 0.001 to 0.5 wt.-%, based on the total dry weight of the calcium carbonate containing material; d) contacting the calcium carbonate containing material of step a) with the at least one alkali metal salt of a phosphonic acid of step b) such as to obtain a suspension having a pH from 10 to 14; e) contacting the suspension of step d) with the at least one phosphonic acid of step c) such as to obtain a suspension having a pH from 8 to 10; and f) optionally grinding the suspension obtained in step e).
A process for producing nanoparticles of molecularly imprinted polymers comprising: (i) immobilising a template species on a solid support to provide a supported template material; (ii) locating the supported template material in a reaction vessel having one or more flow inlets, one or more flow outlets, a cooler/heater adapted to affect the temperature of the vessel's contents, and a radiation source adapted to irradiate the vessel's interior; (iii) passing a polymerisable composition into the vessel through one or more of said flow inlets; (iv) causing the radiation source to irradiate the vessel's interior to effect controlled polymerisation of the polymerisable composition, while using the cooler/heater to control the temperature thereof; (v) ceasing irradiation at a stage when polymerisation has generated nanoparticles with molecular weights in the range 500-1,000,000 Da, at least some of the nanoparticles being bound to the immobilised template; (vi) passing solvent through the vessel via one or more of said inlets and one or more of said outlets to wash out unreacted components of the polymerisable composition and unbound polymers; and (vii) passing solvent through the vessel via one or more of said inlets and one or more of said outlets under conditions such that at least some of said bound nanoparticles are separated from the immobilised template and passed out of the vessel to a collection vessel, said conditions comprising one or more of increased temperature produced by the cooler/heater, and use of a solvent composition that is able to disrupt binding of nanoparticles to template. (i) immobilising a template species on a solid support to provide a supported template material; (ii) locating the supported template material in a reaction vessel having one or more flow inlets, one or more flow outlets, a cooler/heater adapted to affect the temperature of the vessel's contents, and a radiation source adapted to irradiate the vessel's interior; (iii) passing a polymerisable composition into the vessel through one or more of said flow inlets; (iv) causing the radiation source to irradiate the vessel's interior to effect controlled polymerisation of the polymerisable composition, while using the cooler/heater to control the temperature thereof; (v) ceasing irradiation at a stage when polymerisation has generated nanoparticles with molecular weights in the range 500-1,000,000 Da, at least some of the nanoparticles being bound to the immobilised template; (vi) passing solvent through the vessel via one or more of said inlets and one or more of said outlets to wash out unreacted components of the polymerisable composition and unbound polymers; and (vii) passing solvent through the vessel via one or more of said inlets and one or more of said outlets under conditions such that at least some of said bound nanoparticles are separated from the immobilised template and passed out of the vessel to a collection vessel, said conditions comprising one or more of increased temperature produced by the cooler/heater, and use of a solvent composition that is able to disrupt binding of nanoparticles to template.
Steering wheel for a motor vehicle, having a sensor system with a capacitive sensor device, wherein the sensor system is designed to detect a presence of a human hand in a gripping area of the steering wheel and has at least one electrically conductive sensor structure which is arranged in a gripping area of the steering wheel and has a detection area, wherein the sensor system is designed in such a manner that the presence of a human hand in the detection area of the sensor device respectively causes, in comparison with a reference state, a capturable change in capacitive coupling of the sensor structure, which change is assigned to the sensor structure, wherein the sensor system is designed to capture this change in the capacitive coupling of the sensor structure to be sensed, with the result that the presence of a human hand in the gripping area of the steering wheel can consequently be detected, wherein the steering wheel has a screening device with at least one screening element, wherein the screening device screens the sensor device from interfering capacitive couplings to components of the steering wheel, characterized in that the sensor system is designed to capture the change in the capacitive coupling of the sensor structure to be sensed to a reference electrode, wherein the screening element is electrically conductive and a defined electrical potential (U AE) which is at least partially tracked to a potential (U Sensor) applied to the sensor structure during the capture of the change in the capacitive coupling can be applied to said screening element during capture of the change in the capacitive coupling of at least one sensor structure to the reference electrode.
A method, performed by a first playback device (602, 700) of a media playback system comprising a plurality of playback devices, the method comprising: receiving first audio information from a first audio information source via a first wired or wireless connection; generating first audio signals based on the first audio information via the first playback device; receiving, from a second audio information source via a second wired or wireless connection, a first control message; in response to receiving the first control message, changing a signal source from the first audio information source to the second audio information source such that the first playback device receives second audio information from the second audio information source via the second wired or wireless connection; and in response to receiving a second control message via the second wired or wireless connection from the second audio information source to change audio volume, changing a volume of the second audio information output by the first playback device, wherein the second control message is based on a volume command received by the second audio information source from a user input device. receiving first audio information from a first audio information source via a first wired or wireless connection; generating first audio signals based on the first audio information via the first playback device; receiving, from a second audio information source via a second wired or wireless connection, a first control message; in response to receiving the first control message, changing a signal source from the first audio information source to the second audio information source such that the first playback device receives second audio information from the second audio information source via the second wired or wireless connection; and in response to receiving a second control message via the second wired or wireless connection from the second audio information source to change audio volume, changing a volume of the second audio information output by the first playback device, wherein the second control message is based on a volume command received by the second audio information source from a user input device.
Converter arrangement (C.5, C.8, C.11, C.12), comprising a) at least two single LLC converters, b) a pulse generator per single LLC converter, wherein each pulse generator is configured to supply switching pulses to one single LLC converter and c) an output controller configured to use switching frequency control and/or phase-shift control to control the pulse generators, d) a load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) for controlling load balancing of the converter arrangement (C.5, C.8, C.11, C.12), e) a source converter (8.12) per LLC converter, wherein each source converter (8.12) is connected to an input of exactly one LLC converter to supply a supply voltage (V in_A, V in_B) to that LLC converter, wherein each source converter (8.12) is configured to be fed by a common power source, f) the load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) is configured to balance an input power of the source converters (8.12) characterized in that g) the load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) comprises a current regulator (12.1, 12.2) per source converter (8.12) configured to balance an input current (i src_A, i src_B) of the source converters (8.12) by comparing each input current (i src_A, i src_B) to a common reference current (i ref) and matching the input currents (i src_A, i src_B) to the common reference current (iref). a) at least two single LLC converters, b) a pulse generator per single LLC converter, wherein each pulse generator is configured to supply switching pulses to one single LLC converter and c) an output controller configured to use switching frequency control and/or phase-shift control to control the pulse generators, d) a load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) for controlling load balancing of the converter arrangement (C.5, C.8, C.11, C.12), e) a source converter (8.12) per LLC converter, wherein each source converter (8.12) is connected to an input of exactly one LLC converter to supply a supply voltage (V in_A, V in_B) to that LLC converter, wherein each source converter (8.12) is configured to be fed by a common power source, f) the load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) is configured to balance an input power of the source converters (8.12) characterized in that g) the load balancing control (7.8, 7.11, 7.12) comprises a current regulator (12.1, 12.2) per source converter (8.12) configured to balance an input current (i src_A, i src_B) of the source converters (8.12) by comparing each input current (i src_A, i src_B) to a common reference current (i ref) and matching the input currents (i src_A, i src_B) to the common reference current (iref).
A single-insertion, multiple sampling biopsy device comprising: an outer cannula extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the outer cannula having a first port; a stylet disposed in the outer cannula and configured to translate along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends in the outer cannula, the stylet having a second port; a sheath being disposed between the outer cannula and the stylet, the sheath configured to translate along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends; a bulkhead (11A, 14A,B) being disposed in the stylet and configured to translate with the stylet along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends; and a drive unit coupled to at least one of the outer cannula, stylet, and sheath to transmit motive force to at least one of the outer cannula, stylet, and sheath to move at least the stylet relative to the outer cannula, anc characterized in the stylet tip including a marker mounted on the outer surface of the tip, the marker configured to be separated from the tip in an operative condition of the device. an outer cannula extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the outer cannula having a first port; a stylet disposed in the outer cannula and configured to translate along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends in the outer cannula, the stylet having a second port; a sheath being disposed between the outer cannula and the stylet, the sheath configured to translate along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends; a bulkhead (11A, 14A,B) being disposed in the stylet and configured to translate with the stylet along the longitudinal axis towards the distal and proximal ends; and a drive unit coupled to at least one of the outer cannula, stylet, and sheath to transmit motive force to at least one of the outer cannula, stylet, and sheath to move at least the stylet relative to the outer cannula, anc characterized in the stylet tip including a marker mounted on the outer surface of the tip, the marker configured to be separated from the tip in an operative condition of the device.
An end cap for guiding an exhaust gas flow of a boat engine, wherein the end cap is configured to be fitted onto a propeller nut of the boat engine, wherein the end cap comprises a base body having a bottom surface, a lateral surface and a tip, wherein the tip and the bottom surface are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction of the end cap, wherein the lateral surface, starting from the bottom surface, converges in the tip, wherein a recess for receiving the propeller nut is introduced into the bottom surface, wherein the end cap has an exhaust gas guiding structure helically running around the lateral surface, characterized in that the recess is configured as a blind hole which has an outer first receiving section and an inner second receiving section, wherein the second receiving section is configured deeper than the first receiving section and has a hexagonal outer circumference.
A computer-implemented method of predicting tire pressure of a tire of an aircraft, the method comprising: obtaining first data indicative of an inflation pressure of the tire; obtaining second data indicative of a brake temperature of a brake associated with an aircraft wheel to which the tire is mounted; obtaining third data indicative of a gas temperature of the tire; and obtaining fourth data indicative of one or more predicted operational conditions of the aircraft during a future time period; characterized in that the method comprises determining, based at least in part on the first, second, third and fourth data, predicted tire pressure characteristics of the tire during the future time period. obtaining first data indicative of an inflation pressure of the tire; obtaining second data indicative of a brake temperature of a brake associated with an aircraft wheel to which the tire is mounted; obtaining third data indicative of a gas temperature of the tire; and obtaining fourth data indicative of one or more predicted operational conditions of the aircraft during a future time period; characterized in that the method comprises determining, based at least in part on the first, second, third and fourth data, predicted tire pressure characteristics of the tire during the future time period.
Method for producing solid-state layers, especially for use as wafers, having the following steps: providing at least one workpiece for detaching the solid-state layers, where the workpiece has at least one first exposed surface and one second exposed surface, where at least the first exposed surface extends in an X/Y plane, generating and/or providing a receiving layer for holding the solid-state layer, joining at least sections of the receiving layer to the first exposed surface of the workpiece, to form a composite structure, and generating and/or providing a stabilizing layer for holding the workpiece, joining sections at least of the stabilizing layer to the second exposed surface of the workpiece and to the receiving layer, to form a joining region, where at least a portion (54, 55) of the receiving layer in the joining region joined to the stabilizing layer forms a specified shaping portion (54, 55), subjecting the composite structure to an internal and/or external stress field in such a way that the solid-state layer is detached from the workpiece along a plane extending within the workpiece, by crack propagation, where the shaping portion (54, 55) exerts defined influence over the crack propagation within the workpiece. providing at least one workpiece for detaching the solid-state layers, where the workpiece has at least one first exposed surface and one second exposed surface, where at least the first exposed surface extends in an X/Y plane, generating and/or providing a receiving layer for holding the solid-state layer, joining at least sections of the receiving layer to the first exposed surface of the workpiece, to form a composite structure, and generating and/or providing a stabilizing layer for holding the workpiece, joining sections at least of the stabilizing layer to the second exposed surface of the workpiece and to the receiving layer, to form a joining region, where at least a portion (54, 55) of the receiving layer in the joining region joined to the stabilizing layer forms a specified shaping portion (54, 55), subjecting the composite structure to an internal and/or external stress field in such a way that the solid-state layer is detached from the workpiece along a plane extending within the workpiece, by crack propagation, where the shaping portion (54, 55) exerts defined influence over the crack propagation within the workpiece.
Reduction accessory, suitable for being coupled to and separated from a spindle of a machine tool, comprising - a main body having an accessory axis, fitted with a reduced seat, which constitutes a cone attachment for the coupling of a work tool, and with a truncated cone attachment surface for an engagement seat in the form of a cone attachment of the spindle; - at least one pair of attachment devices for the releasable coupling to the spindle; - wherein the attachment device comprises a yielding coupling element insertable, in an idle configuration, in an engagement seat of the spindle, and deformable to couple a prominence of said engagement seat of the spindle in a coupling configuration, characterized in that - the coupling element is a collet, and - the attachment device comprises a pin translatable from an idle position to a work position, on which the coupling element is supported, wherein the pin comprises a head suitable for interfering structurally with the coupling element so as to cause its dilation. - a main body having an accessory axis, fitted with a reduced seat, which constitutes a cone attachment for the coupling of a work tool, and with a truncated cone attachment surface for an engagement seat in the form of a cone attachment of the spindle; - at least one pair of attachment devices for the releasable coupling to the spindle; - wherein the attachment device comprises a yielding coupling element insertable, in an idle configuration, in an engagement seat of the spindle, and deformable to couple a prominence of said engagement seat of the spindle in a coupling configuration, characterized in that - the coupling element is a collet, and - the attachment device comprises a pin translatable from an idle position to a work position, on which the coupling element is supported, wherein the pin comprises a head suitable for interfering structurally with the coupling element so as to cause its dilation.
A method performed by a transmitting radio node for scheduling service data flows within a radio bearer towards a receiving radio node in a radio communications network, the method comprising: - mapping (203,703) data packets of at least two service data flows within the radio bearer to a respective pre-scheduling queue, wherein each pre-scheduling queue is associated with a service or a service quality requirement of the respective service data flow; - pre-scheduling (204,704) the data packets of the respective pre-scheduling queue down to a scheduling queue at a Radio Link Control, RLC, or a Medium Access Control, MAC, layer; and - scheduling (205,705) the data packets in the scheduling queue towards the receiving radio node, wherein the pre-scheduling (204,704) and/or the scheduling (205,705) takes a prebuffer time of a data packet queued in the pre-scheduling queue into account when pre-scheduling and/or scheduling the data packets, characterized in that each pre-scheduling queue is at a Packet Data Convergence Protocol, PDCP, layer, the pre-scheduling (204,704) takes a buffer delay of the scheduling queue into account when pre-scheduling data packets down to the scheduling queue, and the buffer delay in the scheduling queue is estimated based on data volume in the scheduling queue and radio link rate towards the receiving radio node. - mapping (203,703) data packets of at least two service data flows within the radio bearer to a respective pre-scheduling queue, wherein each pre-scheduling queue is associated with a service or a service quality requirement of the respective service data flow; - pre-scheduling (204,704) the data packets of the respective pre-scheduling queue down to a scheduling queue at a Radio Link Control, RLC, or a Medium Access Control, MAC, layer; and - scheduling (205,705) the data packets in the scheduling queue towards the receiving radio node, wherein the pre-scheduling (204,704) and/or the scheduling (205,705) takes a prebuffer time of a data packet queued in the pre-scheduling queue into account when pre-scheduling and/or scheduling the data packets, characterized in that each pre-scheduling queue is at a Packet Data Convergence Protocol, PDCP, layer, the pre-scheduling (204,704) takes a buffer delay of the scheduling queue into account when pre-scheduling data packets down to the scheduling queue, and the buffer delay in the scheduling queue is estimated based on data volume in the scheduling queue and radio link rate towards the receiving radio node.